Job Title: Head of Compliance & MLRO - UK Location: United Kingdom Job Purpose: The Head of Compliance & MLRO is the senior manager accountable for Compliance Oversight and Money Laundering Reporting under the FCA/PRA's regulatory framework. The role provides independent assurance to the Board and Senior Management that the Bank operates in full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, with a key focus on financial crime prevention. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, this role holds direct escalation rights to the Chair of the Board Risk Committee. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and oversee the Bank's Compliance and Financial Crime Frameworks, including the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan. Ensure full adherence to FCA, PRA, JMLSG, POCA, MLR 2022, and related UK regulations. Act as the primary point of contact with the FCA, PRA, NCA, and law enforcement bodies for compliance and AML matters. Serve as the registered MLRO, responsible for receiving, investigating, and reporting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Oversee and continuously improve systems and controls for AML, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and fraud prevention. Provide regulatory advice across the business and ensure compliance input into new products, services, and promotions. Lead the delivery of regular Compliance and AML training for staff and the Board. Present regular Compliance and Financial Crime management information and reports to the Board Risk Committee. Lead and develop the Compliance and Financial Crime team, ensuring appropriate certifications and performance standards. Cultivate a strong compliance culture and embed conduct, risk awareness, and customer fairness throughout the Bank. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree or higher in Law, Finance, Business, or related discipline. Minimum of 10 years' senior-level experience in compliance and financial crime within the UK banking or financial services sector. In-depth knowledge of the FCA Handbook (e.g., SYSC, COND, COBS), PRA Rulebook, UK AML regulations, and Financial Crime legislation. Professional certification (e.g., ICA, CAMS, ACAMS, CISI) is essential. Legal or accountancy qualification is desirable but not mandatory. Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver clear, decisive compliance advice to Board and senior leadership. What the role Offers Strategic influence at senior executive and Board levels. Opportunity to build and lead a high-performing Compliance function. Private healthcare, pension contributions, and professional development support. A purpose-driven banking environment focused on compliance, risk management, and integrity. Upload your resume and our tool will compare it to the requirements for this job like recruiters do.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Head of Compliance & MLRO - UK Location: United Kingdom Job Purpose: The Head of Compliance & MLRO is the senior manager accountable for Compliance Oversight and Money Laundering Reporting under the FCA/PRA's regulatory framework. The role provides independent assurance to the Board and Senior Management that the Bank operates in full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, with a key focus on financial crime prevention. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, this role holds direct escalation rights to the Chair of the Board Risk Committee. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and oversee the Bank's Compliance and Financial Crime Frameworks, including the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan. Ensure full adherence to FCA, PRA, JMLSG, POCA, MLR 2022, and related UK regulations. Act as the primary point of contact with the FCA, PRA, NCA, and law enforcement bodies for compliance and AML matters. Serve as the registered MLRO, responsible for receiving, investigating, and reporting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Oversee and continuously improve systems and controls for AML, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and fraud prevention. Provide regulatory advice across the business and ensure compliance input into new products, services, and promotions. Lead the delivery of regular Compliance and AML training for staff and the Board. Present regular Compliance and Financial Crime management information and reports to the Board Risk Committee. Lead and develop the Compliance and Financial Crime team, ensuring appropriate certifications and performance standards. Cultivate a strong compliance culture and embed conduct, risk awareness, and customer fairness throughout the Bank. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree or higher in Law, Finance, Business, or related discipline. Minimum of 10 years' senior-level experience in compliance and financial crime within the UK banking or financial services sector. In-depth knowledge of the FCA Handbook (e.g., SYSC, COND, COBS), PRA Rulebook, UK AML regulations, and Financial Crime legislation. Professional certification (e.g., ICA, CAMS, ACAMS, CISI) is essential. Legal or accountancy qualification is desirable but not mandatory. Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver clear, decisive compliance advice to Board and senior leadership. What the role Offers Strategic influence at senior executive and Board levels. Opportunity to build and lead a high-performing Compliance function. Private healthcare, pension contributions, and professional development support. A purpose-driven banking environment focused on compliance, risk management, and integrity. Upload your resume and our tool will compare it to the requirements for this job like recruiters do.
Reserves Officer (Hook) Location: Hook, RG27 9AU Salary: £26,780 to £31,600 gross per annum depending on skills and experience Permanent Contract Full Time 35 Hours per Week Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature s recovery and to bring people closer to nature. Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital! Our future has to be wilder! We are seeking a Reserves Officer (Hook) to join our cause. Reporting to the Senior Nature Recovery Manager (North Hampshire) and functioning as a key member of the North Hampshire Area Team, this post is responsible for the habitat management of Hook Commons, Bassetts Mead and North Warnborough Greens. This portfolio of sites includes a diverse mixture of heathland, acid grassland, woodland, woodpasture and wet meadow habitats; all of which are being managed or restored to favourable condition with support from the team and in partnership with organisations such as Natural England, our inhouse grazing team, local landowners and Hook Parish Council. You will lead on wood pasture creation, heathland restoration, as well as wet meadow management on the Whitewater catchment. The Reserves Officer (Hook) will deliver Countryside Stewardship Scheme and other work plan objectives, working with fellow staff, volunteers, contractors, project partners and the grazing team to implement habitat management activities. Estate management will also include the maintenance of reserve infrastructure and gathering ecological data through working with partners and carrying out surveying when required. This role will also involve working closely with colleagues in the north reserves team to support the team objectives across our sites including large areas of MOD estate and Pamber Forest; while also maintaining a close and supportive relationship with our grazing team. Wild About Inclusion! As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. Disability Confident. We are proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. You can request adjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by emailing. To be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme you must: Identify as being disabled which under the Equality Act 2010 means a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial , long term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities; or a long-term health condition; and; ( Substantial is more than minor or trivial Long-term means 12 months or more) Set out how you meet all the minimum qualifying criteria set out in the person specification for the post at the application and testing stages. This is a requirement for all candidates, not just those applying under the scheme. We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more. Closing date: 19 August 2025 Interviews: To be confirmed To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the supporting information section, you ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below. Please note that we may occasionally close vacancies early when we have received enough applications that meet the required criteria. Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Reserves Officer (Hook) Location: Hook, RG27 9AU Salary: £26,780 to £31,600 gross per annum depending on skills and experience Permanent Contract Full Time 35 Hours per Week Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature s recovery and to bring people closer to nature. Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital! Our future has to be wilder! We are seeking a Reserves Officer (Hook) to join our cause. Reporting to the Senior Nature Recovery Manager (North Hampshire) and functioning as a key member of the North Hampshire Area Team, this post is responsible for the habitat management of Hook Commons, Bassetts Mead and North Warnborough Greens. This portfolio of sites includes a diverse mixture of heathland, acid grassland, woodland, woodpasture and wet meadow habitats; all of which are being managed or restored to favourable condition with support from the team and in partnership with organisations such as Natural England, our inhouse grazing team, local landowners and Hook Parish Council. You will lead on wood pasture creation, heathland restoration, as well as wet meadow management on the Whitewater catchment. The Reserves Officer (Hook) will deliver Countryside Stewardship Scheme and other work plan objectives, working with fellow staff, volunteers, contractors, project partners and the grazing team to implement habitat management activities. Estate management will also include the maintenance of reserve infrastructure and gathering ecological data through working with partners and carrying out surveying when required. This role will also involve working closely with colleagues in the north reserves team to support the team objectives across our sites including large areas of MOD estate and Pamber Forest; while also maintaining a close and supportive relationship with our grazing team. Wild About Inclusion! As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. Disability Confident. We are proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. You can request adjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by emailing. To be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme you must: Identify as being disabled which under the Equality Act 2010 means a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial , long term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities; or a long-term health condition; and; ( Substantial is more than minor or trivial Long-term means 12 months or more) Set out how you meet all the minimum qualifying criteria set out in the person specification for the post at the application and testing stages. This is a requirement for all candidates, not just those applying under the scheme. We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more. Closing date: 19 August 2025 Interviews: To be confirmed To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the supporting information section, you ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below. Please note that we may occasionally close vacancies early when we have received enough applications that meet the required criteria. Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.
Wonderseekers (the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre)
Head of Audiences Summary: Are you passionate about using audience and data insight to spark curiosity and inspire change? As our new Head of Audiences, you ll lead a bold, data-driven strategy that places audience understanding at the heart of everything we do - shaping programmes, experiences and campaigns that reach further, resonate deeper, and include everyone. You ll be joining a values-driven charity with a welcoming, collaborative culture, outstanding staff benefits, and a deep commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Job details Hours: 37.5 per week (flexible working considered, working a minimum of 0.9 FTE/33.75 hours per week) Location: Between both sites Winchester Science Centre (WSC), Winchester, SO21 1HZ, and Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE. Onsite presence is essential for the majority of this role, however occasional remote working is possible for a small proportion of time this can be discussed at the interview stage. Work pattern: Usually Monday to Friday working during office hours. Occasional out of hours work will be required. The charity operates 7 days a week. Salary: Between £40,000 - £43,500 per annum (1 FTE) Contract: Permanent Line manager: Chief Operating Officer Responsible for: Marketing Officer, Digital Content and Brand Producer Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays. Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post-holder will not usually be expected to work bank holidays however when duties require, time off in lieu will be available. Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, enhanced pension contribution and pension salary sacrifice scheme, inflationary pay rise subject to charity performance and more. Deadline: Monday 25th August 5pm Interviews: 1st and/or 3rd September About our Charity Wonderseekers (the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre) strives to engage all children with science so they can live happier, healthier and more sustainable lives and contribute to improving life on Earth. The Charity runs Winchester Science Centre - a vibrant, hands-on experience for young children. Promising an exciting day out for families, with curriculum-linked trips for schools and an evening events programme, the Science Centre welcomes over 170,000 visitors every year. Through our magnificent planetarium and live science experiences, science is brought to life in imaginative, fun and accessible ways that means everyone is included. 1. The Role The Head of Audiences is a new leadership role in the Commercial Operations team designed to ensure that audience insight and segmentation are at the heart of everything we do. This role will lead on understanding who our current and prospective audiences are, how they engage with us and what they need now and in the future. You will use this insight to guide programming, marketing, visitor experience at Winchester Science Centre but as we evolve our Charity s reach and engagement you will play an important role in ensuring we fulfil our ambitious plans and reaching a diverse community. By building an inclusive and evidence-based audience strategy, this role will enable Winchester Science Centre to grow reach and engagement, deepen impact and fulfil its charitable mission to inspire a lifetime of curiosity in science. The role is part of the Commercial Operations team led by the Chief Operating Officer and will work closely with the Head of Programming and Head of Visitor Experience. However, you will work with the wider leadership and their teams to ensure that both the community programme and on-site experience are insight-led, responsive to audience needs, and relevant to a wide range of segments. It plays a key role in championing access, equity and inclusion across all areas of the Charity s work. As we embark on a chapter of significant growth, you will play a pivotal role in identifying the audiences and ensuring they sit at the heart of our decision making. You will work with key stakeholders across the business, including our Children s Voice, to ensure the Charity can achieve its commercial and impact objectives. At the heart of that conversation is a deep understanding of our audiences through geo-demographic and / or psychographic audience segmentation, that you will lead on. You will lead a small team, with the potential for growth, comprising a Marketing Officer and a Digital Content and Brand Producer. Together, you will be responsible for driving bold, creative campaigns that are grounded in audience insight, developing engaging content across all channels, and supporting the evolution of our brand to reflect the diversity and ambition of our mission. As the team grows, you will shape its direction, nurture talent, and ensure alignment between strategy and delivery across all audience touchpoints. 2. Job Description Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation s audience strategy, embedding a data-led approach that informs programme development, marketing and wider organisational planning and offer. Lead the audiences' team to deliver high impact campaigns that delivers on organisational objectives and visitation targets, that contributes to the continued brand development of Wonderseekers and Winchester Science Centre. Use your expertise in audience segmentation to design, shape and oversee the delivery of multi-channel marketing strategies that maximises return on investment and successfully drives visitation and audience engagement targets. Gather, analyse and communicate audience insight using internal data, commissioned research and external benchmarking to build a shared understanding of current and potential audiences. Develop strategic campaigns to deliver audience growth with a focus on breadth (reach), depth (repeat engagement), equity (inclusive access) and impact (positive change). Collaborate with the Head of Programming to ensure audience needs, motivations and barriers directly inform the content, tone and timing of all programmes. Collaborate with the Development team to identify and align target audiences for new exhibitions and experiences. Collaborate with the fundraising team to ensure audience alignment for fundraising activities. Champion a culture of audience-centred decision-making across the organisation, ensuring all teams understand and use segmentation to shape their work and programmes. Provide actionable insight to the marketing team to refine messaging, campaign targeting, content tone and channel strategy by segment. Work in partnership with the Head of Visitor Experience to ensure audience insight and segmentation inform all aspects of the on-site experience including welcome, signage, wayfinding, service tone, flow and accessibility. Ensure programme, marketing and visitor experience are aligned to deliver a coherent, satisfying and inclusive journey for every audience group. Evaluate the audience experience across all touchpoints, using qualitative and quantitative feedback to support continuous improvement and operational learning. Contributing with the Head of Equity, Community, and Outreach to access and inclusion planning, ensuring physical, cultural and digital barriers are identified and addressed through evidence and audience consultation. Lead the piloting and testing of new engagement approaches, using segmentation insight to design and evaluate innovative offers across programme and experience. Collaborate with the Head of Digital Infrastructure and our web developers to ensure CRM, ticketing and digital platforms support effective tracking, evaluation and personalisation by audience segment Build internal capability by supporting colleagues to interpret and apply audience insight in their own work across programming, schools, visitor experience and marketing. Report regularly to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, sharing insight on audience trends, performance, and opportunities for future growth. Represent the organisation externally at relevant stakeholder events, networks and sector forums to share learning and maintain visibility. Manage the department budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated to maximise insight, impact, engagement, and visitation. Actively participate in senior leadership meetings and planning processes, ensuring key audience insight is integrated into organisational decision-making. Any other reasonable tasks commensurate with the position. Special Circumstances There may be occasional work, meetings and events in evenings, early mornings and at weekends which will be compensated by time off in lieu. Additional overtime would be arranged only with agreement of both the employee and line manager. Occasional travel may be required. 3. Person Specification Essential skills and experience Significant experience in using geo-demographic and / or psychographic audience insights in a cultural, visitor attraction or charitable setting to drive visitation and engagement. . click apply for full job details
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Head of Audiences Summary: Are you passionate about using audience and data insight to spark curiosity and inspire change? As our new Head of Audiences, you ll lead a bold, data-driven strategy that places audience understanding at the heart of everything we do - shaping programmes, experiences and campaigns that reach further, resonate deeper, and include everyone. You ll be joining a values-driven charity with a welcoming, collaborative culture, outstanding staff benefits, and a deep commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Job details Hours: 37.5 per week (flexible working considered, working a minimum of 0.9 FTE/33.75 hours per week) Location: Between both sites Winchester Science Centre (WSC), Winchester, SO21 1HZ, and Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE. Onsite presence is essential for the majority of this role, however occasional remote working is possible for a small proportion of time this can be discussed at the interview stage. Work pattern: Usually Monday to Friday working during office hours. Occasional out of hours work will be required. The charity operates 7 days a week. Salary: Between £40,000 - £43,500 per annum (1 FTE) Contract: Permanent Line manager: Chief Operating Officer Responsible for: Marketing Officer, Digital Content and Brand Producer Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays. Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post-holder will not usually be expected to work bank holidays however when duties require, time off in lieu will be available. Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, enhanced pension contribution and pension salary sacrifice scheme, inflationary pay rise subject to charity performance and more. Deadline: Monday 25th August 5pm Interviews: 1st and/or 3rd September About our Charity Wonderseekers (the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre) strives to engage all children with science so they can live happier, healthier and more sustainable lives and contribute to improving life on Earth. The Charity runs Winchester Science Centre - a vibrant, hands-on experience for young children. Promising an exciting day out for families, with curriculum-linked trips for schools and an evening events programme, the Science Centre welcomes over 170,000 visitors every year. Through our magnificent planetarium and live science experiences, science is brought to life in imaginative, fun and accessible ways that means everyone is included. 1. The Role The Head of Audiences is a new leadership role in the Commercial Operations team designed to ensure that audience insight and segmentation are at the heart of everything we do. This role will lead on understanding who our current and prospective audiences are, how they engage with us and what they need now and in the future. You will use this insight to guide programming, marketing, visitor experience at Winchester Science Centre but as we evolve our Charity s reach and engagement you will play an important role in ensuring we fulfil our ambitious plans and reaching a diverse community. By building an inclusive and evidence-based audience strategy, this role will enable Winchester Science Centre to grow reach and engagement, deepen impact and fulfil its charitable mission to inspire a lifetime of curiosity in science. The role is part of the Commercial Operations team led by the Chief Operating Officer and will work closely with the Head of Programming and Head of Visitor Experience. However, you will work with the wider leadership and their teams to ensure that both the community programme and on-site experience are insight-led, responsive to audience needs, and relevant to a wide range of segments. It plays a key role in championing access, equity and inclusion across all areas of the Charity s work. As we embark on a chapter of significant growth, you will play a pivotal role in identifying the audiences and ensuring they sit at the heart of our decision making. You will work with key stakeholders across the business, including our Children s Voice, to ensure the Charity can achieve its commercial and impact objectives. At the heart of that conversation is a deep understanding of our audiences through geo-demographic and / or psychographic audience segmentation, that you will lead on. You will lead a small team, with the potential for growth, comprising a Marketing Officer and a Digital Content and Brand Producer. Together, you will be responsible for driving bold, creative campaigns that are grounded in audience insight, developing engaging content across all channels, and supporting the evolution of our brand to reflect the diversity and ambition of our mission. As the team grows, you will shape its direction, nurture talent, and ensure alignment between strategy and delivery across all audience touchpoints. 2. Job Description Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation s audience strategy, embedding a data-led approach that informs programme development, marketing and wider organisational planning and offer. Lead the audiences' team to deliver high impact campaigns that delivers on organisational objectives and visitation targets, that contributes to the continued brand development of Wonderseekers and Winchester Science Centre. Use your expertise in audience segmentation to design, shape and oversee the delivery of multi-channel marketing strategies that maximises return on investment and successfully drives visitation and audience engagement targets. Gather, analyse and communicate audience insight using internal data, commissioned research and external benchmarking to build a shared understanding of current and potential audiences. Develop strategic campaigns to deliver audience growth with a focus on breadth (reach), depth (repeat engagement), equity (inclusive access) and impact (positive change). Collaborate with the Head of Programming to ensure audience needs, motivations and barriers directly inform the content, tone and timing of all programmes. Collaborate with the Development team to identify and align target audiences for new exhibitions and experiences. Collaborate with the fundraising team to ensure audience alignment for fundraising activities. Champion a culture of audience-centred decision-making across the organisation, ensuring all teams understand and use segmentation to shape their work and programmes. Provide actionable insight to the marketing team to refine messaging, campaign targeting, content tone and channel strategy by segment. Work in partnership with the Head of Visitor Experience to ensure audience insight and segmentation inform all aspects of the on-site experience including welcome, signage, wayfinding, service tone, flow and accessibility. Ensure programme, marketing and visitor experience are aligned to deliver a coherent, satisfying and inclusive journey for every audience group. Evaluate the audience experience across all touchpoints, using qualitative and quantitative feedback to support continuous improvement and operational learning. Contributing with the Head of Equity, Community, and Outreach to access and inclusion planning, ensuring physical, cultural and digital barriers are identified and addressed through evidence and audience consultation. Lead the piloting and testing of new engagement approaches, using segmentation insight to design and evaluate innovative offers across programme and experience. Collaborate with the Head of Digital Infrastructure and our web developers to ensure CRM, ticketing and digital platforms support effective tracking, evaluation and personalisation by audience segment Build internal capability by supporting colleagues to interpret and apply audience insight in their own work across programming, schools, visitor experience and marketing. Report regularly to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, sharing insight on audience trends, performance, and opportunities for future growth. Represent the organisation externally at relevant stakeholder events, networks and sector forums to share learning and maintain visibility. Manage the department budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated to maximise insight, impact, engagement, and visitation. Actively participate in senior leadership meetings and planning processes, ensuring key audience insight is integrated into organisational decision-making. Any other reasonable tasks commensurate with the position. Special Circumstances There may be occasional work, meetings and events in evenings, early mornings and at weekends which will be compensated by time off in lieu. Additional overtime would be arranged only with agreement of both the employee and line manager. Occasional travel may be required. 3. Person Specification Essential skills and experience Significant experience in using geo-demographic and / or psychographic audience insights in a cultural, visitor attraction or charitable setting to drive visitation and engagement. . click apply for full job details
Finance Manager We are looking for a Finance Manager to join the team in this community-based charity driven by a mission to ensure that every child and young person in Bolton has 'the best possible start in life, so that they have every chance to achieve their aspirations, succeed and be happy' (Bolton Vision 2030). This is an exciting time to join the team and the charity on its incredible journey. Position: Finance Manager Location: Bolton, hybrid working Salary: £43,292 - £45,775 per annum Hours: Full Time or Part Time Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 at 11.59pm The Role You will lead a small finance function, ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of all financial operations. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you will be a key player in shaping the financial strength of the organisation. You will: Provide practical and usable financial information to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team Prepare monthly management accounts and support budget setting and forecasting Manage a full-time Finance Assistant and conduct regular supervisions and appraisals Oversee all day-to-day financial functions, including SAGE postings, bank reconciliations, payroll, Gift Aid, and debtor management Continuously review and improve financial procedures and systems Support fundraising efforts through reporting and restricted income management Liaise with insurers, support audits, and maintain asset and contents registers Contribute to events and work collaboratively across the organisation If you're passionate about enabling children and young people to thrive and have the drive to ensure robust financial leadership in a values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you. About You We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Manager who shares our passion for empowering young people and thrives in a collaborative, community-driven environment. You will have: At least 5 years of experience in financial processes and control Strong background in producing management accounts and budget management Experience of managing staff and working with financial software (ideally SAGE) Excellent spreadsheet and database skills The ability to communicate financial matters to non-finance colleagues A relevant professional accountancy qualification or be working towards one Knowledge of the VCSE or charity sector is desirable Benefits Include: Flexible Working Opportunities Generous Leave Entitlement Contributory Pension Scheme On-site Gym Birthday Leave Enhanced Maternity and Compassionate Leave Certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024 and 2025 About the Organisation This charity is a dynamic, community-based charity dedicated to giving every child and young person in Bolton the best possible start in life. Each year, we support over 4,000 individuals through youth provision, targeted services, education, football, and outreach programmes. We are driven by our values: Driven, Empowering, Fun, Caring, and Excellence. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Finance Lead, Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Senior Finance Officer, Management Accountant, Finance, Etc . PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager We are looking for a Finance Manager to join the team in this community-based charity driven by a mission to ensure that every child and young person in Bolton has 'the best possible start in life, so that they have every chance to achieve their aspirations, succeed and be happy' (Bolton Vision 2030). This is an exciting time to join the team and the charity on its incredible journey. Position: Finance Manager Location: Bolton, hybrid working Salary: £43,292 - £45,775 per annum Hours: Full Time or Part Time Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 at 11.59pm The Role You will lead a small finance function, ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of all financial operations. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you will be a key player in shaping the financial strength of the organisation. You will: Provide practical and usable financial information to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team Prepare monthly management accounts and support budget setting and forecasting Manage a full-time Finance Assistant and conduct regular supervisions and appraisals Oversee all day-to-day financial functions, including SAGE postings, bank reconciliations, payroll, Gift Aid, and debtor management Continuously review and improve financial procedures and systems Support fundraising efforts through reporting and restricted income management Liaise with insurers, support audits, and maintain asset and contents registers Contribute to events and work collaboratively across the organisation If you're passionate about enabling children and young people to thrive and have the drive to ensure robust financial leadership in a values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you. About You We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Manager who shares our passion for empowering young people and thrives in a collaborative, community-driven environment. You will have: At least 5 years of experience in financial processes and control Strong background in producing management accounts and budget management Experience of managing staff and working with financial software (ideally SAGE) Excellent spreadsheet and database skills The ability to communicate financial matters to non-finance colleagues A relevant professional accountancy qualification or be working towards one Knowledge of the VCSE or charity sector is desirable Benefits Include: Flexible Working Opportunities Generous Leave Entitlement Contributory Pension Scheme On-site Gym Birthday Leave Enhanced Maternity and Compassionate Leave Certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024 and 2025 About the Organisation This charity is a dynamic, community-based charity dedicated to giving every child and young person in Bolton the best possible start in life. Each year, we support over 4,000 individuals through youth provision, targeted services, education, football, and outreach programmes. We are driven by our values: Driven, Empowering, Fun, Caring, and Excellence. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Finance Lead, Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Senior Finance Officer, Management Accountant, Finance, Etc . PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Advocacy Officer Cumbernauld, Glasgow £25,750 - £27,295 Full time (35 hours) Fixed term until 29th March 2030 Closing date: 5pm, Friday 22nd August 2025 Interview Date: Wednesday 12th September 2025 Our client is looking for a passionate and driven person to champion species and habitats with particular focus on new building developments / demolitions occurring in Cumbernauld, specifically the Town Centre, Community Growth Areas and their partners Sanctuary Scotland. Building on the success of previous projects, this project continues to realise the Cumbernauld Living Landscape long-term vision to improve Cumbernauld s green spaces for both people and wildlife, helping everyone in the community connect with the nature on their doorstep. The candidate: The successful candidate will be educated to at least degree level in one of the following: conservation, ecology or related discipline - or equivalent with a minimum of three years previous experience in working in a nature policy environment, ideally in Scotland. Main Objectives The main objectives of the role are: Delivery of NNC Advocacy Strategy, created during the Development Phase, championing green infra-structure and nature-positivity, with regards to reactive works for the Community Growth Areas (CGA) and proactive for the Town Centre development Building on the existing work of the Trust, create relationships with the Local Planning Authority Planners; developers and businesses. Develop detailed positions to enable the NNC partnership to contribute to and influence the implementation of Green Infrastructure to urban design and construct. Gather evidence and develop a detailed proposal to improve biodiversity, including provision for bats, swift and sparrows, in developments, as well as retaining and enhancing well connected greenspaces, and prioritising native planting regimes to support wildlife across Cumbernauld. Utilise current evidence from Wild Ways Well evaluations to demonstrate the positive links between increased biodiversity and improved health and wellbeing, helping to reinforce the need for good quality Green Infrastructure from a social perspective. Represent the Trust and Cumbernauld Living Landscape. Help keep the NNC team and partners up to date with significant developments in land management policy or legislation which significantly impact on species and habitats. Facilitate the sharing of research and learning between key stakeholders internally/externally and help identify opportunities for aligning policy and conservation work. Wider project work Support the team s wider communications plan. Support project team with events and other project-wide opportunities. Contribute to project reporting, including Monitoring & Evaluation findings across the life of the project. Knowledge sharing with the wider Trust, including recommendations to find centralised funding to potentially expand and continue the role. The successful candidate will ideally have: Knowledge of legislative and policy making process in Scotland and Scottish Government priorities. Knowledge of environmental governance structures in Scotland and UK. Experience of working with senior civil servants, parliamentarians, landowners and managers, NGOs and other key stakeholders regarding species management. Excellent written and communication skills. Experience of writing briefings, consultation responses and written evidence. What they offer: Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes. We have always been hugely flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to offer a flexible approach. One Wellness Hour per week Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation Sick Pay Allowance Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave Training and Development Our client is a proud equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of their background. They are committed to helping to make the world of nature conservation as inclusive as possible, as they believe there should be no barriers to being involved, and that champions and role models from every part of society will be vital in helping to reverse the loss of biodiversity.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Advocacy Officer Cumbernauld, Glasgow £25,750 - £27,295 Full time (35 hours) Fixed term until 29th March 2030 Closing date: 5pm, Friday 22nd August 2025 Interview Date: Wednesday 12th September 2025 Our client is looking for a passionate and driven person to champion species and habitats with particular focus on new building developments / demolitions occurring in Cumbernauld, specifically the Town Centre, Community Growth Areas and their partners Sanctuary Scotland. Building on the success of previous projects, this project continues to realise the Cumbernauld Living Landscape long-term vision to improve Cumbernauld s green spaces for both people and wildlife, helping everyone in the community connect with the nature on their doorstep. The candidate: The successful candidate will be educated to at least degree level in one of the following: conservation, ecology or related discipline - or equivalent with a minimum of three years previous experience in working in a nature policy environment, ideally in Scotland. Main Objectives The main objectives of the role are: Delivery of NNC Advocacy Strategy, created during the Development Phase, championing green infra-structure and nature-positivity, with regards to reactive works for the Community Growth Areas (CGA) and proactive for the Town Centre development Building on the existing work of the Trust, create relationships with the Local Planning Authority Planners; developers and businesses. Develop detailed positions to enable the NNC partnership to contribute to and influence the implementation of Green Infrastructure to urban design and construct. Gather evidence and develop a detailed proposal to improve biodiversity, including provision for bats, swift and sparrows, in developments, as well as retaining and enhancing well connected greenspaces, and prioritising native planting regimes to support wildlife across Cumbernauld. Utilise current evidence from Wild Ways Well evaluations to demonstrate the positive links between increased biodiversity and improved health and wellbeing, helping to reinforce the need for good quality Green Infrastructure from a social perspective. Represent the Trust and Cumbernauld Living Landscape. Help keep the NNC team and partners up to date with significant developments in land management policy or legislation which significantly impact on species and habitats. Facilitate the sharing of research and learning between key stakeholders internally/externally and help identify opportunities for aligning policy and conservation work. Wider project work Support the team s wider communications plan. Support project team with events and other project-wide opportunities. Contribute to project reporting, including Monitoring & Evaluation findings across the life of the project. Knowledge sharing with the wider Trust, including recommendations to find centralised funding to potentially expand and continue the role. The successful candidate will ideally have: Knowledge of legislative and policy making process in Scotland and Scottish Government priorities. Knowledge of environmental governance structures in Scotland and UK. Experience of working with senior civil servants, parliamentarians, landowners and managers, NGOs and other key stakeholders regarding species management. Excellent written and communication skills. Experience of writing briefings, consultation responses and written evidence. What they offer: Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes. We have always been hugely flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to offer a flexible approach. One Wellness Hour per week Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation Sick Pay Allowance Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave Training and Development Our client is a proud equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of their background. They are committed to helping to make the world of nature conservation as inclusive as possible, as they believe there should be no barriers to being involved, and that champions and role models from every part of society will be vital in helping to reverse the loss of biodiversity.
About The Role We're on the lookout for a Senior Internal Communications & Engagement Officer who can hit the ground running in our fast-paced team for a 12 month fixed term contract. This role is all about supporting and coordinating the delivery of engaging and timely communications for both our colleagues and members. You'll be responsible for managing a variety of content across multiple channels, from the staff intranet to email publications. This is an opportunity to truly make an impact by ensuring our internal messages are clear, on-brand, and reach the right audience. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. You'll be working closely with our Internal Communications and Engagement team to gather, write, and edit content that resonates with both staff and members. Whether it's contributing to our regular publications, helping to produce content for events like our Town Halls, or maintaining our intranet and digital platforms, your role will be fundamental in keeping everyone informed and connected. You'll also have the chance to get involved in producing posters and digital screens, all while ensuring a seamless experience for our internal audiences. A key part of your role will involve measuring the effectiveness of our communications efforts. You'll be tasked with gathering feedback and providing reports to help refine our approach and ensure that our channels are always working to their full potential. Plus, you'll help manage our internal communications inboxes, responding to queries and requests from across the organisation with a keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude. If you enjoy a bit of variety, this role will certainly keep you busy with different ad hoc projects and support for internal events as well. Our ideal candidate is someone with a background in internal communications, ideally with experience in intranet or web publishing systems. If you've worked in the charity sector, that's a bonus. You'll need to have excellent written communication skills, be a whizz at managing your time, and bring a flexible approach to the role. Above all, we need someone who's enthusiastic about creating great content and keeping everyone informed in a way that feels fresh and engaging. If you're looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub. Employee benefits include - - 28 day's paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days - Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14% - Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role - Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice - Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives - Opportunities to volunteer - Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. Interview Dates: Tuesday 19th August 2025, at our HQ, Haig House. Preferably, we're looking for someone who can start as soon as possible, so please include your availability in your application. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant applying for this secondment, please ensure you have discussed it with your line manager and obtained their approval.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
About The Role We're on the lookout for a Senior Internal Communications & Engagement Officer who can hit the ground running in our fast-paced team for a 12 month fixed term contract. This role is all about supporting and coordinating the delivery of engaging and timely communications for both our colleagues and members. You'll be responsible for managing a variety of content across multiple channels, from the staff intranet to email publications. This is an opportunity to truly make an impact by ensuring our internal messages are clear, on-brand, and reach the right audience. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. You'll be working closely with our Internal Communications and Engagement team to gather, write, and edit content that resonates with both staff and members. Whether it's contributing to our regular publications, helping to produce content for events like our Town Halls, or maintaining our intranet and digital platforms, your role will be fundamental in keeping everyone informed and connected. You'll also have the chance to get involved in producing posters and digital screens, all while ensuring a seamless experience for our internal audiences. A key part of your role will involve measuring the effectiveness of our communications efforts. You'll be tasked with gathering feedback and providing reports to help refine our approach and ensure that our channels are always working to their full potential. Plus, you'll help manage our internal communications inboxes, responding to queries and requests from across the organisation with a keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude. If you enjoy a bit of variety, this role will certainly keep you busy with different ad hoc projects and support for internal events as well. Our ideal candidate is someone with a background in internal communications, ideally with experience in intranet or web publishing systems. If you've worked in the charity sector, that's a bonus. You'll need to have excellent written communication skills, be a whizz at managing your time, and bring a flexible approach to the role. Above all, we need someone who's enthusiastic about creating great content and keeping everyone informed in a way that feels fresh and engaging. If you're looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub. Employee benefits include - - 28 day's paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days - Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14% - Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role - Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice - Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives - Opportunities to volunteer - Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. Interview Dates: Tuesday 19th August 2025, at our HQ, Haig House. Preferably, we're looking for someone who can start as soon as possible, so please include your availability in your application. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant applying for this secondment, please ensure you have discussed it with your line manager and obtained their approval.
Regional Lead (North) £40,000 to £42,000 per year Full-time, 35 hours per week Fixed term until end of March 2027 Based in the North of England as a home working role Our client empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in life. Together, they're helping people change their stories. You could join them as a key regional lead to engage partners, communities, and volunteers in their campaign. What you'll be doing Our client is leading, developing and co-ordinating a new campaign, ensuring a powerful and engaging national campaign which redefines reading for a new generation. You will be responsible for the strategic engagement and mobilisation of organisations across the public, private and community sectors in the North of England (North East, North West, Yorkshire and Humber), to support the campaign. You will be part of a new regional team structure for this, working alongside existing communities and local areas team and complementing their work by targeting other priority locations in the region. You will manage a small team of project officers (initially three but our client will increase capacity as they secure additional funding for this work) and work with them to engage partners, recruit volunteers and deliver events and activities. You will ensure key local organisations are included and that their national approach is integrated into planning. You will lead your team to reach families and communities, motivating them to read more, championing the benefits of reading and writing, and encouraging them to join and use their local library. You will be based in the North of England, working from home with regular travel across those areas, as well as national travel when necessary. This will include coming to London three times per year for regular staff days, as well as induction, and three team days per year that take place in other locations. All travel expenses will be covered. What our client is looking for You will have programme delivery and leadership experience including engaging and managing complex partner relationships at a senior/strategic level. You will also need experience of working in or with the education sector, and managing and motivating a team working remotely. Experience of also working in or with corporate partners would be an advantage. You will need to live in the North of England, and have an excellent understanding of the communities and families in those areas. Why our client's work is so vital Reading and writing change everything. They give you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. They're the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. They're better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, it's harder to get where you want to go. Our client helps people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words - reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days, to training, jobs and beyond. - They work collaboratively in local communities, focusing their work in areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges. - They support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children. - They campaign to make reading and writing a priority for politicians and decision-makers. - They support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders' institutions to build their skills. What our client offers you Our client's team are passionate about their mission, and have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. They offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to their success, whoever you are. As well as a competitive salary, they offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits. Application details Our client's people are their most important asset, and they value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). They particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which they work. They would like to increase the representation of these groups among their staff, as they know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for their work. To apply, please select the apply button shown. Closing date: 10am, Friday 29 August 2025. Please note, our client does not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Regional Lead (North) £40,000 to £42,000 per year Full-time, 35 hours per week Fixed term until end of March 2027 Based in the North of England as a home working role Our client empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in life. Together, they're helping people change their stories. You could join them as a key regional lead to engage partners, communities, and volunteers in their campaign. What you'll be doing Our client is leading, developing and co-ordinating a new campaign, ensuring a powerful and engaging national campaign which redefines reading for a new generation. You will be responsible for the strategic engagement and mobilisation of organisations across the public, private and community sectors in the North of England (North East, North West, Yorkshire and Humber), to support the campaign. You will be part of a new regional team structure for this, working alongside existing communities and local areas team and complementing their work by targeting other priority locations in the region. You will manage a small team of project officers (initially three but our client will increase capacity as they secure additional funding for this work) and work with them to engage partners, recruit volunteers and deliver events and activities. You will ensure key local organisations are included and that their national approach is integrated into planning. You will lead your team to reach families and communities, motivating them to read more, championing the benefits of reading and writing, and encouraging them to join and use their local library. You will be based in the North of England, working from home with regular travel across those areas, as well as national travel when necessary. This will include coming to London three times per year for regular staff days, as well as induction, and three team days per year that take place in other locations. All travel expenses will be covered. What our client is looking for You will have programme delivery and leadership experience including engaging and managing complex partner relationships at a senior/strategic level. You will also need experience of working in or with the education sector, and managing and motivating a team working remotely. Experience of also working in or with corporate partners would be an advantage. You will need to live in the North of England, and have an excellent understanding of the communities and families in those areas. Why our client's work is so vital Reading and writing change everything. They give you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. They're the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. They're better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, it's harder to get where you want to go. Our client helps people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words - reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days, to training, jobs and beyond. - They work collaboratively in local communities, focusing their work in areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges. - They support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children. - They campaign to make reading and writing a priority for politicians and decision-makers. - They support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders' institutions to build their skills. What our client offers you Our client's team are passionate about their mission, and have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. They offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to their success, whoever you are. As well as a competitive salary, they offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits. Application details Our client's people are their most important asset, and they value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). They particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which they work. They would like to increase the representation of these groups among their staff, as they know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for their work. To apply, please select the apply button shown. Closing date: 10am, Friday 29 August 2025. Please note, our client does not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites.
Regional Lead, National Year of Reading (South) £40,000 to £42,000 per year Full-time, 35 hours per week Fixed term until the end of March 2027 Based in the South of England as a home working role Our client empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in life. Together, they're helping people change their stories. You could join them as a key regional lead to engage partners, communities, and volunteers in their campaign. What you'll be doing Our client is leading, developing and co-ordinating a new campaign, ensuring a powerful and engaging national campaign which redefines reading for a new generation. You will be responsible for the strategic engagement and mobilisation of organisations across the public, private, and community sectors in the South of England (South East, South West, Greater London), to support the campaign. You will be part of a new regional team structure for this, working alongside existing communities and local areas team, and complementing their work by targeting other priority locations in the region. You will manage a small team of project officers (initially three, but our client will increase capacity as they secure additional funding for this work) and work with them to engage partners, recruit volunteers, and deliver events and activities. You will ensure key local organisations are included and that their national approach is integrated into planning. You will lead your team to reach families and communities, motivating them to read more, championing the benefits of reading and writing, and encouraging them to join and use their local library. You will be based in the South of England, working from home with regular travel across those areas, as well as national travel when necessary. This will include coming to London three times per year for regular staff days, as well as induction, and three team days per year that take place in other locations. All travel expenses will be covered. What our client is looking for You will have programme delivery and leadership experience, including engaging and managing complex partner relationships at a senior/strategic level. You will also need experience of working in or with the education sector and managing and motivating a team working remotely. Experience of working in or with corporate partners would be an advantage too. You will need to live in the South of England and have an excellent understanding of the communities and families in those areas. Why our client's work is so vital Reading and writing change everything. They give you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. They're the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. They're better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, it's harder to get where you want to go. Our client helps people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words - reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days, to training, jobs and beyond. - They work collaboratively in local communities, focusing their work in areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges. - They support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children. - They campaign to make reading and writing a priority for politicians and decision-makers. - They support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders' institutions to build their skills. What our client offers you Our client's team are passionate about their mission, and have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. They offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to their success, whoever you are. As well as a competitive salary, they offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits. Application details Our client's people are their most important asset, and they value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). They particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which they work. They would like to increase the representation of these groups among their staff, as they know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for their work. To apply, please select the apply button shown. Closing date: 10am, Friday 29 August 2025. Please note, our client does not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Regional Lead, National Year of Reading (South) £40,000 to £42,000 per year Full-time, 35 hours per week Fixed term until the end of March 2027 Based in the South of England as a home working role Our client empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in life. Together, they're helping people change their stories. You could join them as a key regional lead to engage partners, communities, and volunteers in their campaign. What you'll be doing Our client is leading, developing and co-ordinating a new campaign, ensuring a powerful and engaging national campaign which redefines reading for a new generation. You will be responsible for the strategic engagement and mobilisation of organisations across the public, private, and community sectors in the South of England (South East, South West, Greater London), to support the campaign. You will be part of a new regional team structure for this, working alongside existing communities and local areas team, and complementing their work by targeting other priority locations in the region. You will manage a small team of project officers (initially three, but our client will increase capacity as they secure additional funding for this work) and work with them to engage partners, recruit volunteers, and deliver events and activities. You will ensure key local organisations are included and that their national approach is integrated into planning. You will lead your team to reach families and communities, motivating them to read more, championing the benefits of reading and writing, and encouraging them to join and use their local library. You will be based in the South of England, working from home with regular travel across those areas, as well as national travel when necessary. This will include coming to London three times per year for regular staff days, as well as induction, and three team days per year that take place in other locations. All travel expenses will be covered. What our client is looking for You will have programme delivery and leadership experience, including engaging and managing complex partner relationships at a senior/strategic level. You will also need experience of working in or with the education sector and managing and motivating a team working remotely. Experience of working in or with corporate partners would be an advantage too. You will need to live in the South of England and have an excellent understanding of the communities and families in those areas. Why our client's work is so vital Reading and writing change everything. They give you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. They're the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. They're better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, it's harder to get where you want to go. Our client helps people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words - reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days, to training, jobs and beyond. - They work collaboratively in local communities, focusing their work in areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges. - They support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children. - They campaign to make reading and writing a priority for politicians and decision-makers. - They support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders' institutions to build their skills. What our client offers you Our client's team are passionate about their mission, and have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. They offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to their success, whoever you are. As well as a competitive salary, they offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits. Application details Our client's people are their most important asset, and they value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). They particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which they work. They would like to increase the representation of these groups among their staff, as they know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for their work. To apply, please select the apply button shown. Closing date: 10am, Friday 29 August 2025. Please note, our client does not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites.
FRANCIS HOLLAND SCHOOLS TRUST
City Of Westminster, London
Required as soon as possible We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead the financial operations of our small but ambitious charitable trust. This is a pivotal role for the Trust, and we are seeking someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment and enjoys working closely with senior leaders. You will join a small central team, reporting to the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer. Industry experience is not essential, though a commitment to the broader values of the Trust is. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. You will lead and develop a small, dedicated finance team, which includes billing, and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance for the Trust. This is an exciting time to be joining FHST, a dynamic and focused community. The role offers someone the opportunity to play a role in the future strategic growth of the Trust. We offer an excellent benefits package, including 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, complimentary lunches during term time and a generous 13.5% pension contribution. About You We're looking for someone who is: Ideally a professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or working towards a qualification with strong relevant experience. A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Skilled at simplifying complex financial information for a range of audiences. Experienced in charity, education, or public-sector finance (desirable but not essential). Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people. For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: 8.00am on 19th August 2025.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Required as soon as possible We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead the financial operations of our small but ambitious charitable trust. This is a pivotal role for the Trust, and we are seeking someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment and enjoys working closely with senior leaders. You will join a small central team, reporting to the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer. Industry experience is not essential, though a commitment to the broader values of the Trust is. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. You will lead and develop a small, dedicated finance team, which includes billing, and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance for the Trust. This is an exciting time to be joining FHST, a dynamic and focused community. The role offers someone the opportunity to play a role in the future strategic growth of the Trust. We offer an excellent benefits package, including 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, complimentary lunches during term time and a generous 13.5% pension contribution. About You We're looking for someone who is: Ideally a professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or working towards a qualification with strong relevant experience. A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Skilled at simplifying complex financial information for a range of audiences. Experienced in charity, education, or public-sector finance (desirable but not essential). Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people. For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: 8.00am on 19th August 2025.
Regional Lead (Central) £40,000 to £42,000 per year Full-time, 35 hours per week Fixed term until the end of March 2027 Based in the Midlands or East of England as a home-working role Our client empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in life. Together, they're helping people change their stories. You could join them as a key regional lead to engage partners, communities, and volunteers in their campaign. What you'll be doing Our client is leading, developing and co-ordinating a new campaign, ensuring a powerful and engaging national campaign which redefines reading for a new generation. You will be responsible for the strategic engagement and mobilisation of organisations across the public, private, and community sectors in the central region of England (East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England), to support the campaign. You will be part of a new regional team structure for this, working alongside existing communities and local areas team, and complementing their work by targeting other priority locations in the region. You will manage a small team of project officers (initially three, but our client will increase capacity as they secure additional funding for this work) and work with them to engage partners, recruit volunteers, and deliver events and activities. You will ensure key local organisations are included and that their national approach is integrated into planning. You will lead your team to reach families and communities, motivating them to read more, championing the benefits of reading and writing, and encouraging them to join and use their local library. You will be based in the Midlands or East of England, working from home with regular travel across those areas, as well as national travel when necessary. This will include coming to London three times per year for regular staff days, as well as induction, and three team days per year that take place in other locations. All travel expenses will be covered. What our client is looking for You will have programme delivery and leadership experience, including engaging and managing complex partner relationships at a senior/strategic level. You will also need experience of working in or with the education sector and managing and motivating a team working remotely. Experience of working in or with corporate partners would be an advantage too. You will need to live in the Midlands or East of England and have an excellent understanding of the communities and families in those areas. Why our client's work is so vital Reading and writing change everything. They give you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. They're the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. They're better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, it's harder to get where you want to go. Our client helps people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words - reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days, to training, jobs and beyond. - They work collaboratively in local communities, focusing their work in areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges. - They support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children. - They campaign to make reading and writing a priority for politicians and decision-makers. - They support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders' institutions to build their skills. What our client offers you Our client's team are passionate about their mission, and have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. They offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to their success, whoever you are. As well as a competitive salary, they offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits. Application details Our client's people are their most important asset, and they value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). They particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which they work. They would like to increase the representation of these groups among their staff, as they know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for their work. To apply, please select the apply button shown. Closing date: 10am, Friday 29 August 2025. Please note, our client does not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Regional Lead (Central) £40,000 to £42,000 per year Full-time, 35 hours per week Fixed term until the end of March 2027 Based in the Midlands or East of England as a home-working role Our client empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in life. Together, they're helping people change their stories. You could join them as a key regional lead to engage partners, communities, and volunteers in their campaign. What you'll be doing Our client is leading, developing and co-ordinating a new campaign, ensuring a powerful and engaging national campaign which redefines reading for a new generation. You will be responsible for the strategic engagement and mobilisation of organisations across the public, private, and community sectors in the central region of England (East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England), to support the campaign. You will be part of a new regional team structure for this, working alongside existing communities and local areas team, and complementing their work by targeting other priority locations in the region. You will manage a small team of project officers (initially three, but our client will increase capacity as they secure additional funding for this work) and work with them to engage partners, recruit volunteers, and deliver events and activities. You will ensure key local organisations are included and that their national approach is integrated into planning. You will lead your team to reach families and communities, motivating them to read more, championing the benefits of reading and writing, and encouraging them to join and use their local library. You will be based in the Midlands or East of England, working from home with regular travel across those areas, as well as national travel when necessary. This will include coming to London three times per year for regular staff days, as well as induction, and three team days per year that take place in other locations. All travel expenses will be covered. What our client is looking for You will have programme delivery and leadership experience, including engaging and managing complex partner relationships at a senior/strategic level. You will also need experience of working in or with the education sector and managing and motivating a team working remotely. Experience of working in or with corporate partners would be an advantage too. You will need to live in the Midlands or East of England and have an excellent understanding of the communities and families in those areas. Why our client's work is so vital Reading and writing change everything. They give you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. They're the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. They're better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, it's harder to get where you want to go. Our client helps people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words - reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days, to training, jobs and beyond. - They work collaboratively in local communities, focusing their work in areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges. - They support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children. - They campaign to make reading and writing a priority for politicians and decision-makers. - They support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders' institutions to build their skills. What our client offers you Our client's team are passionate about their mission, and have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. They offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to their success, whoever you are. As well as a competitive salary, they offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits. Application details Our client's people are their most important asset, and they value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). They particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which they work. They would like to increase the representation of these groups among their staff, as they know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for their work. To apply, please select the apply button shown. Closing date: 10am, Friday 29 August 2025. Please note, our client does not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites.
LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES AND LB WANDSWORTH
Wandsworth, London
Job Title: Leasehold and Procurement Manager Contract: Permanent Salary: £55,399 - £69,947per annum Hours: 36 Location: - Reed House Second Floor, Frogmore Complex, Dormay Street, SW18 1EY Objective of role Do you have experience of leasehold management and the procurement of building maintenance and service contracts in a local authority environment? If the answer is yes, you should use that knowledge in a supportive encouraging environment working with a small team of very experienced officers procuring these contracts and consulting leaseholders on major building works to the blocks. About the role You will be the lead expert for the council on all leasehold matters providing advice and guidance as needed. You will specifically manage a small team responsible for consulting with leaseholders on planned works, providing pre-sale information, lease extensions, alterations, lease variations, and sale of housing land. You will also be responsible for managing the extension, and re-procurement of all ground's maintenance, cleaning, and mechanical and electrical maintenance and service contracts on all council owned estates and blocks. You will also provide advice and resolve any contract management issues which could lead to the termination of the contract. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Detailed knowledge of leasehold management, incl. consultation legislation, legal interest relating to land ownership and leasehold service charges. Detailed knowledge of local government procurement and the legal framework for works, services, and goods in a public authority setting. Experience of managing a team of principal and senior officers and administrative staff, drafting contract documents, committee reports and letters of a complex nature and problem solving and decision making. Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing date: Sunday 24th August 2025. Shortlisting date: W/C 25th August 2025. Interview Date: TBC. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Useful Information Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Leasehold and Procurement Manager Contract: Permanent Salary: £55,399 - £69,947per annum Hours: 36 Location: - Reed House Second Floor, Frogmore Complex, Dormay Street, SW18 1EY Objective of role Do you have experience of leasehold management and the procurement of building maintenance and service contracts in a local authority environment? If the answer is yes, you should use that knowledge in a supportive encouraging environment working with a small team of very experienced officers procuring these contracts and consulting leaseholders on major building works to the blocks. About the role You will be the lead expert for the council on all leasehold matters providing advice and guidance as needed. You will specifically manage a small team responsible for consulting with leaseholders on planned works, providing pre-sale information, lease extensions, alterations, lease variations, and sale of housing land. You will also be responsible for managing the extension, and re-procurement of all ground's maintenance, cleaning, and mechanical and electrical maintenance and service contracts on all council owned estates and blocks. You will also provide advice and resolve any contract management issues which could lead to the termination of the contract. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Detailed knowledge of leasehold management, incl. consultation legislation, legal interest relating to land ownership and leasehold service charges. Detailed knowledge of local government procurement and the legal framework for works, services, and goods in a public authority setting. Experience of managing a team of principal and senior officers and administrative staff, drafting contract documents, committee reports and letters of a complex nature and problem solving and decision making. Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing date: Sunday 24th August 2025. Shortlisting date: W/C 25th August 2025. Interview Date: TBC. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Useful Information Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Expereo powers the global connectivity that enables enterprise transformation. As we scale, we're building a world-class digital product organization - and we're hiring a Head of Program Management to drive execution of our most critical cross-functional initiatives. This is a high-impact individual contributor role with a direct reporting line to the Chief Digital Officer. You'll work alongside Product, Engineering, UX, and Business stakeholders to turn strategy into action - ensuring that initiatives like ExpereoOne , supplier automation, and lead-to-live digitization deliver measurable outcomes, on time and at scale. What You'll Own As Head of Program Management, you'll be the execution partner to our Single-Threaded Owners (STOs) - helping turn strategic intent into operational reality. You'll drive delivery of major cross-functional initiatives, run our core planning cadences , and ensure OKRs are set, tracked, and used to steer execution and decision-making. You will: Own and coordinate strategic programs tied to business-critical outcomes - including digital customer journeys, internal platform modernization, and automation initiatives. Lead the quarterly and monthly planning cadences , ensuring teams are aligned, priorities are clear, and dependencies are identified early. Govern and evolve our OKR framework , ensuring that objectives are well-defined, tracked, and regularly reviewed at the org and team level. Connect the dots across product lines, platforms, and functions to surface risks, manage tradeoffs, and maintain delivery momentum. Provide clear, structured communication to leadership and stakeholders - turning complexity into clarity. Key Responsibilities Drive end-to-end delivery of major digital programs across Product, Engineering, UX, and Business teams. Plan and facilitate quarterly planning , monthly product health reviews , and delivery check-ins . Maintain our OKR governance process , supporting STOs in setting goals, tracking progress, and surfacing misalignment or blockers. Build and maintain delivery artifacts such as integrated timelines, risk registers, and cross-team dependency maps. Support the CDO with executive program updates, business reviews, and strategic planning inputs. What We're Looking For 8-12 years of experience in Program Management , Product Operations , or Digital Transformation , ideally in SaaS, telecom, or infrastructure environments. Demonstrated success managing cross-functional initiatives that cut across product, engineering, ops, and commercial teams. Experience running structured planning cadences and OKR processes at the team or org level. Strong communicator and facilitator - able to drive clarity, alignment, and action across senior stakeholders. Comfortable working hands-on, solo, and at pace - this is a foundational role with high visibility and immediate impact. Why This Role? You'll sit at the center of Expereo's digital transformation - helping align strategy, execution, and impact. You'll work directly with product leaders and executives, shaping how we deliver at scale. You'll bring structure, rhythm, and accountability to a fast-moving, product-led organization. You'll build the foundation for a program management capability that grows with the business. Pension Plan Hybrid working 25 days Holiday Beyond the Job We're proud of our focus on Environment, Social and Governance as well as the passion we display for the communities where we live and work. EEO (Equal Employments Opportunities) Statement: Expereo is an Equal Opportunities employer who aims to support and celebrate every employee that comes through our doors. We respect and support all of our people regardless of background, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, or physical condition.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Expereo powers the global connectivity that enables enterprise transformation. As we scale, we're building a world-class digital product organization - and we're hiring a Head of Program Management to drive execution of our most critical cross-functional initiatives. This is a high-impact individual contributor role with a direct reporting line to the Chief Digital Officer. You'll work alongside Product, Engineering, UX, and Business stakeholders to turn strategy into action - ensuring that initiatives like ExpereoOne , supplier automation, and lead-to-live digitization deliver measurable outcomes, on time and at scale. What You'll Own As Head of Program Management, you'll be the execution partner to our Single-Threaded Owners (STOs) - helping turn strategic intent into operational reality. You'll drive delivery of major cross-functional initiatives, run our core planning cadences , and ensure OKRs are set, tracked, and used to steer execution and decision-making. You will: Own and coordinate strategic programs tied to business-critical outcomes - including digital customer journeys, internal platform modernization, and automation initiatives. Lead the quarterly and monthly planning cadences , ensuring teams are aligned, priorities are clear, and dependencies are identified early. Govern and evolve our OKR framework , ensuring that objectives are well-defined, tracked, and regularly reviewed at the org and team level. Connect the dots across product lines, platforms, and functions to surface risks, manage tradeoffs, and maintain delivery momentum. Provide clear, structured communication to leadership and stakeholders - turning complexity into clarity. Key Responsibilities Drive end-to-end delivery of major digital programs across Product, Engineering, UX, and Business teams. Plan and facilitate quarterly planning , monthly product health reviews , and delivery check-ins . Maintain our OKR governance process , supporting STOs in setting goals, tracking progress, and surfacing misalignment or blockers. Build and maintain delivery artifacts such as integrated timelines, risk registers, and cross-team dependency maps. Support the CDO with executive program updates, business reviews, and strategic planning inputs. What We're Looking For 8-12 years of experience in Program Management , Product Operations , or Digital Transformation , ideally in SaaS, telecom, or infrastructure environments. Demonstrated success managing cross-functional initiatives that cut across product, engineering, ops, and commercial teams. Experience running structured planning cadences and OKR processes at the team or org level. Strong communicator and facilitator - able to drive clarity, alignment, and action across senior stakeholders. Comfortable working hands-on, solo, and at pace - this is a foundational role with high visibility and immediate impact. Why This Role? You'll sit at the center of Expereo's digital transformation - helping align strategy, execution, and impact. You'll work directly with product leaders and executives, shaping how we deliver at scale. You'll bring structure, rhythm, and accountability to a fast-moving, product-led organization. You'll build the foundation for a program management capability that grows with the business. Pension Plan Hybrid working 25 days Holiday Beyond the Job We're proud of our focus on Environment, Social and Governance as well as the passion we display for the communities where we live and work. EEO (Equal Employments Opportunities) Statement: Expereo is an Equal Opportunities employer who aims to support and celebrate every employee that comes through our doors. We respect and support all of our people regardless of background, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, or physical condition.
LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES AND LB WANDSWORTH
Wandsworth, London
Policy, Project and Improvement Lead £55,399 - £69,947 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 Hours) Wandsworth, London You will be required to be in the office on average half the week. Are you an experienced manager with the ability to lead and inspire your staff and want to make an impact on the services delivered to children and their families? Message from Ana Popovici, Executive Director Children's Services Wandsworth is not just a place I work; it's a vibrant community that I deeply love.Here, in the heart of one of the world's most amazing capitals, we're committed to fostering kindness, compassion, and community spirit in everything we do. Reporting to the Head of Policy, Project and Improvement Children's Services, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team consisting of Senior Policy and Improvement Officers, Policy and Improvement Officer and Policy and Commissioning Analysts. About the role Children's and Family's needs are ever changing. To ensure that our services are adapting and evolving, your role will be crucial to provide essential creative and delivery capacity to help meet that challenge. World-class organisational, verbal and written communication skills and change delivery skills are a must. You will be required to scope, develop and manage delivery of policy and transformation projects, including writing the associated papers and project plans. You will be required to manage a very busy schedule, prioritise tasks amongst competing demands, and keep track of important tasks. Being a team player is at your core. Relationships matter. Positive attitudes spread and inspire. Your relational approach will help advance our strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public, all of whom are integral to our mission. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Brilliant verbal and written communication skills are a must, as you will be required to write and convey information clearly and professionally to a diverse range of audiences. Previous project management and associated qualifications would be a big plus. Your formidable IT skills and enthusiasm for embracing new technologies will support our business needs effectively. We're passionate about promoting diversity and inclusivity, so your respectful interactions across various communities will be valued. If you meet the above criteria and want to make an impact on the services delivered to children and their families in Wandsworth, we invite you to apply for this opportunity. Contact details For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Katie Thornton at Closing Date: 17 August 2025. Shortlisting Date: w/c 18 August 2025. Interview Date: TBC. A written task will form part of the interview process. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Policy, Project and Improvement Lead £55,399 - £69,947 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 Hours) Wandsworth, London You will be required to be in the office on average half the week. Are you an experienced manager with the ability to lead and inspire your staff and want to make an impact on the services delivered to children and their families? Message from Ana Popovici, Executive Director Children's Services Wandsworth is not just a place I work; it's a vibrant community that I deeply love.Here, in the heart of one of the world's most amazing capitals, we're committed to fostering kindness, compassion, and community spirit in everything we do. Reporting to the Head of Policy, Project and Improvement Children's Services, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team consisting of Senior Policy and Improvement Officers, Policy and Improvement Officer and Policy and Commissioning Analysts. About the role Children's and Family's needs are ever changing. To ensure that our services are adapting and evolving, your role will be crucial to provide essential creative and delivery capacity to help meet that challenge. World-class organisational, verbal and written communication skills and change delivery skills are a must. You will be required to scope, develop and manage delivery of policy and transformation projects, including writing the associated papers and project plans. You will be required to manage a very busy schedule, prioritise tasks amongst competing demands, and keep track of important tasks. Being a team player is at your core. Relationships matter. Positive attitudes spread and inspire. Your relational approach will help advance our strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public, all of whom are integral to our mission. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Brilliant verbal and written communication skills are a must, as you will be required to write and convey information clearly and professionally to a diverse range of audiences. Previous project management and associated qualifications would be a big plus. Your formidable IT skills and enthusiasm for embracing new technologies will support our business needs effectively. We're passionate about promoting diversity and inclusivity, so your respectful interactions across various communities will be valued. If you meet the above criteria and want to make an impact on the services delivered to children and their families in Wandsworth, we invite you to apply for this opportunity. Contact details For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Katie Thornton at Closing Date: 17 August 2025. Shortlisting Date: w/c 18 August 2025. Interview Date: TBC. A written task will form part of the interview process. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors) Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum Location: Hybrid London EC1Y/Home/Travel to events About MQ Mental Health Research: MQ is the first major charity funding mental health research. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness. We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness. About the Role: You will play an active role in identifying, cultivating, securing, managing and retaining donors, and soliciting major gifts, with the full support of the Executive Leadership Team and Chair of Trustees. Here's a summary of your key responsibilities: Prospect and cultivate new individual supporters to donate 5 figure gifts using a variety of tactics, such as attending in person networking events, gaining introductions from our Development Board, Trustees and other senior supporters Personally manage a prospect pool of individuals to steward and re-engage to donate 5 figure gifts Maximise the partnership opportunities with the Lord Mayor s Appeal. Develop written materials and proposals to engage prospective individual donors and report on the impact of their donations Develop stewardship and cultivation activities (e.g. webinars/ drinks receptions for mid-level donors) Use the support of senior leadership and members of the Board of Trustees to cultivate prospects as needed Work with colleagues to identify and scope new high value partnership prospects and application opportunities With the support of the Head of Development, develop and implement the donor giving strategy Report against income, expenditure and other targets Keep MQ s central database up to date with all prospect actions About You: This role is for you if you are self-motivated and an experienced relationship fundraiser and driven to ensure that targets are hit and projects are delivered to the highest possible standards. You will have demonstrable experience of managing 4 and 5-figure+ gifts from donors and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors. We are open to receiving applications from both experienced Fundraising / Philanthropy Managers as well as Fundraising Officers looking for the next step up. Essential role requirements include: Previous major donor fundraising experience Exceptional communication skills particularly in understanding and translating complex information and turning it into compelling written proposals Has a can-do attitude Demonstrates a commercial mindset Good interpersonal, influencing and relationship-management skills, at all levels. Willingness to attend networking events as required Desirable Skills: Experience of Blackbaud s Raiser s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential. Background or study in relevant fields of mental health sciences What We're Offering You: In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube. Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities. We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for. Benefits Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks. Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays. Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable. Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee s salary over 12 months. Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line. Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme. Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%. Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee s salary over 12 months. Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. HR also runs internal management development sessions for all staff. We look forward to hearing from you. Closing date: Sunday 17th August 2025 Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check. No agencies please.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors) Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum Location: Hybrid London EC1Y/Home/Travel to events About MQ Mental Health Research: MQ is the first major charity funding mental health research. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness. We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness. About the Role: You will play an active role in identifying, cultivating, securing, managing and retaining donors, and soliciting major gifts, with the full support of the Executive Leadership Team and Chair of Trustees. Here's a summary of your key responsibilities: Prospect and cultivate new individual supporters to donate 5 figure gifts using a variety of tactics, such as attending in person networking events, gaining introductions from our Development Board, Trustees and other senior supporters Personally manage a prospect pool of individuals to steward and re-engage to donate 5 figure gifts Maximise the partnership opportunities with the Lord Mayor s Appeal. Develop written materials and proposals to engage prospective individual donors and report on the impact of their donations Develop stewardship and cultivation activities (e.g. webinars/ drinks receptions for mid-level donors) Use the support of senior leadership and members of the Board of Trustees to cultivate prospects as needed Work with colleagues to identify and scope new high value partnership prospects and application opportunities With the support of the Head of Development, develop and implement the donor giving strategy Report against income, expenditure and other targets Keep MQ s central database up to date with all prospect actions About You: This role is for you if you are self-motivated and an experienced relationship fundraiser and driven to ensure that targets are hit and projects are delivered to the highest possible standards. You will have demonstrable experience of managing 4 and 5-figure+ gifts from donors and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors. We are open to receiving applications from both experienced Fundraising / Philanthropy Managers as well as Fundraising Officers looking for the next step up. Essential role requirements include: Previous major donor fundraising experience Exceptional communication skills particularly in understanding and translating complex information and turning it into compelling written proposals Has a can-do attitude Demonstrates a commercial mindset Good interpersonal, influencing and relationship-management skills, at all levels. Willingness to attend networking events as required Desirable Skills: Experience of Blackbaud s Raiser s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential. Background or study in relevant fields of mental health sciences What We're Offering You: In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube. Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities. We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for. Benefits Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks. Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays. Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable. Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee s salary over 12 months. Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line. Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme. Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%. Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee s salary over 12 months. Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. HR also runs internal management development sessions for all staff. We look forward to hearing from you. Closing date: Sunday 17th August 2025 Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check. No agencies please.
Research Officer We're looking for TWO motivated and detail-oriented Research Officers to support the Association's research funding activities and award portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a bold and ambitious research strategy that puts stroke survivors at the centre. Position: CE376 Research officer (two posts) Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings) Salary: Circa £34,400 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,275 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live) Hours: 2 x 35 hours per week positions available Contract: This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: 10 August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Interview Date: Likely to be between 19-21 August 2025 Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application. The Role Working closely with a friendly and knowledgeable team, you'll manage the logistics of research funding calls, support peer review and governance processes, and ensure accurate tracking of award progress and impact. You'll be the first point of contact for funded researchers and play a key role in making research accessible and visible to wider audiences. The role includes opportunities to work with the Involvement Lead and Communications Lead, developing skills in research impact analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project management. You'll also work closely with teams across the organisation to amplify the impact of stroke research in policy and practice. About You You will: Be educated to degree level in a science, health, social science or related discipline, or have equivalent research experience. Be confident handling research data, drafting accessible content, and working with a range of stakeholders including researchers, funders, and stroke survivors. Have excellent organisational, communication and analytical skills, with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement. To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement. Finding strength through support The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life. It's only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support. The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they're determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity. The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work. A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we're happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you're able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs. You may also have experience in areas such as Research, Researcher, Research Advisor, Senior Researcher, Senior Research Advisor, Lead Researcher, Lead Research Advisor, Health Research, Health Researcher, Health Research Advisor, Senior Health Researcher, Senior Health Research Advisor. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Research Officer We're looking for TWO motivated and detail-oriented Research Officers to support the Association's research funding activities and award portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a bold and ambitious research strategy that puts stroke survivors at the centre. Position: CE376 Research officer (two posts) Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings) Salary: Circa £34,400 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,275 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live) Hours: 2 x 35 hours per week positions available Contract: This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: 10 August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Interview Date: Likely to be between 19-21 August 2025 Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application. The Role Working closely with a friendly and knowledgeable team, you'll manage the logistics of research funding calls, support peer review and governance processes, and ensure accurate tracking of award progress and impact. You'll be the first point of contact for funded researchers and play a key role in making research accessible and visible to wider audiences. The role includes opportunities to work with the Involvement Lead and Communications Lead, developing skills in research impact analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project management. You'll also work closely with teams across the organisation to amplify the impact of stroke research in policy and practice. About You You will: Be educated to degree level in a science, health, social science or related discipline, or have equivalent research experience. Be confident handling research data, drafting accessible content, and working with a range of stakeholders including researchers, funders, and stroke survivors. Have excellent organisational, communication and analytical skills, with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement. To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement. Finding strength through support The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life. It's only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support. The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they're determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity. The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work. A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we're happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you're able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs. You may also have experience in areas such as Research, Researcher, Research Advisor, Senior Researcher, Senior Research Advisor, Lead Researcher, Lead Research Advisor, Health Research, Health Researcher, Health Research Advisor, Senior Health Researcher, Senior Health Research Advisor. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Salary: £36,650 Hours: Full Time / Part Time (Min 0.8 FTE) Contract Type: Open Ended Location: Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid Working) Grade: D Closing Date : Sunday 31st August 2025 Job Overview: The Information Governance Group supports UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in meeting its statutory responsibilities under data protection, freedom of information and environmental information regulations legislation. The successful candidate will work with Senior Information Rights Managers to deliver timely, high-quality responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests or data protection subject rights requests. They will provide day-to-day case handling for information rights requests and will be responsible for the initial assessment of requests, gathering information and assessment of any exemptions that may apply. They will be the first point of contact with the requester and relevant business areas and they will also support the embedding of good information governance across UKRI. The role requires an in-depth understanding of both freedom of information legislation and data protection legislation. They will ensure strong linkages between the Information Governance Group and UKRI councils and business areas. Key Responsibilities: Respond to data subject rights requests and supporting Senior Information Rights Managers in handling complex requests. Respond to FOI and EIR requests and supporting the Senior Information Rights Managers in handling complex requests. Determine whether material requested is exempt from disclosure, applying the public interest test where appropriate. Work with Senior Information Rights Managers to ensure compliance with legislation. Keep up to date with best practice and developments in data protection legislation and freedom of information legislation, sharing with the team as necessary. Provide support to data protection team in responding to general enquiries and incidents when required. Provide input to the regular update of policies and procedures. Person Specification: (S) - Shortlisting Criteria (I) - Interview Criteria (S & I) - Shortlisting and Interview Criteria Essential Demonstrable experience working with information rights legislation in a complex organisation (S) Understanding of freedom of information and data protection legislation (I) Proven ability to interpret legislation and guidance relating to information rights requests, apply knowledge to make decisions on the release of information and the application of exemptions effectively (I) Effective communication skills (S & I) Strong team working skills with the ability to network beyond the core team and consult subject matter experts and other stakeholders (S & I) Ability to formulate and offer clear advice to colleagues and stakeholders on information rights, legal, regulatory and policy issues (I) Effective written skills and attention to detail (S & I) Ability to multi-task, prioritise own work load and work proactively (S & I) Flexible approach to working, to meet changing business priorities and meet targets and deadlines (S & I) Proficiency in IT skills (Office 365 and redaction software) (S) Demonstrable analytical, research and problem-solving skills (I) Candidates selected for interview will be expected to complete a written test exercise as part of the interview process. Application Guidance: For more information on how to apply and to view the full job description please click apply and visit our careers page. Benefits: We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below; An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options Please click here for more details on the
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Salary: £36,650 Hours: Full Time / Part Time (Min 0.8 FTE) Contract Type: Open Ended Location: Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid Working) Grade: D Closing Date : Sunday 31st August 2025 Job Overview: The Information Governance Group supports UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in meeting its statutory responsibilities under data protection, freedom of information and environmental information regulations legislation. The successful candidate will work with Senior Information Rights Managers to deliver timely, high-quality responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests or data protection subject rights requests. They will provide day-to-day case handling for information rights requests and will be responsible for the initial assessment of requests, gathering information and assessment of any exemptions that may apply. They will be the first point of contact with the requester and relevant business areas and they will also support the embedding of good information governance across UKRI. The role requires an in-depth understanding of both freedom of information legislation and data protection legislation. They will ensure strong linkages between the Information Governance Group and UKRI councils and business areas. Key Responsibilities: Respond to data subject rights requests and supporting Senior Information Rights Managers in handling complex requests. Respond to FOI and EIR requests and supporting the Senior Information Rights Managers in handling complex requests. Determine whether material requested is exempt from disclosure, applying the public interest test where appropriate. Work with Senior Information Rights Managers to ensure compliance with legislation. Keep up to date with best practice and developments in data protection legislation and freedom of information legislation, sharing with the team as necessary. Provide support to data protection team in responding to general enquiries and incidents when required. Provide input to the regular update of policies and procedures. Person Specification: (S) - Shortlisting Criteria (I) - Interview Criteria (S & I) - Shortlisting and Interview Criteria Essential Demonstrable experience working with information rights legislation in a complex organisation (S) Understanding of freedom of information and data protection legislation (I) Proven ability to interpret legislation and guidance relating to information rights requests, apply knowledge to make decisions on the release of information and the application of exemptions effectively (I) Effective communication skills (S & I) Strong team working skills with the ability to network beyond the core team and consult subject matter experts and other stakeholders (S & I) Ability to formulate and offer clear advice to colleagues and stakeholders on information rights, legal, regulatory and policy issues (I) Effective written skills and attention to detail (S & I) Ability to multi-task, prioritise own work load and work proactively (S & I) Flexible approach to working, to meet changing business priorities and meet targets and deadlines (S & I) Proficiency in IT skills (Office 365 and redaction software) (S) Demonstrable analytical, research and problem-solving skills (I) Candidates selected for interview will be expected to complete a written test exercise as part of the interview process. Application Guidance: For more information on how to apply and to view the full job description please click apply and visit our careers page. Benefits: We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below; An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options Please click here for more details on the
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) believes that access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right. This is why we are working together with our 14,000 members and partners to shape better sexual and reproductive health for all. FSRH is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for healthcare professionals working at the frontline of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (SRH) in a range of settings in the community and primary care. Our members include SRH specialists, GPs, nurses, midwives and pharmacists. FSRH's External Affairs Team influences policy and practice through evidence-based advocacy as well as raising awareness of SRH rights among the public. We aim to develop policy, build partnerships to enhance influencing ability, and provide external communications inclusive of media relations in order to promote the goals set out in FSRH's Hatfield Vision and Organisational Strategy , through the promotion of the highest standards in the field of SRH. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health in the UK (APPG SRH) promotes awareness and understanding in Parliament of a range of issues relating to sexual and reproductive health across the life course (from menstruation to menopause and beyond). Backed by a passionate cohort of Parliamentarians and other stakeholders, the APPG is Co-Chaired by Dr Rupa Huq MP and Baroness Barker, supported by passionate Vice Chairs, Baroness Sugg and Maya Ellis MP. About the role Please see attached JD for further details. This role plays an integral part in helping manage and develop the outputs of the External Affairs team, while advising on FSRH strategic issues. As the Senior Manager and Deputy to the Director in the team, you will manage the team's External Affairs Officer, and drive delivery of the ambitions contained in FSRH's Hatfield Vision. As Manager to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare you will work directly with leading Parliamentarians and partners to manage and deliver the APPG's annual programme of work and meetings. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in healthcare policy and a passion for improving society. A background in policy, public affairs, campaigning, as well as proven project management and events experience is highly desirable. Excellent writing skills are essential, as is a broad understanding of communications techniques to engage policy makers around the issues that clinicians and the public alike face. FSRH offers a flexible working pattern, including hybrid working, with the option of working in the offices of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London Bridge, where FSRH is situated. FSRH also offers a package that includes a first-class pension scheme and generous annual leave.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) believes that access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right. This is why we are working together with our 14,000 members and partners to shape better sexual and reproductive health for all. FSRH is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for healthcare professionals working at the frontline of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (SRH) in a range of settings in the community and primary care. Our members include SRH specialists, GPs, nurses, midwives and pharmacists. FSRH's External Affairs Team influences policy and practice through evidence-based advocacy as well as raising awareness of SRH rights among the public. We aim to develop policy, build partnerships to enhance influencing ability, and provide external communications inclusive of media relations in order to promote the goals set out in FSRH's Hatfield Vision and Organisational Strategy , through the promotion of the highest standards in the field of SRH. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health in the UK (APPG SRH) promotes awareness and understanding in Parliament of a range of issues relating to sexual and reproductive health across the life course (from menstruation to menopause and beyond). Backed by a passionate cohort of Parliamentarians and other stakeholders, the APPG is Co-Chaired by Dr Rupa Huq MP and Baroness Barker, supported by passionate Vice Chairs, Baroness Sugg and Maya Ellis MP. About the role Please see attached JD for further details. This role plays an integral part in helping manage and develop the outputs of the External Affairs team, while advising on FSRH strategic issues. As the Senior Manager and Deputy to the Director in the team, you will manage the team's External Affairs Officer, and drive delivery of the ambitions contained in FSRH's Hatfield Vision. As Manager to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare you will work directly with leading Parliamentarians and partners to manage and deliver the APPG's annual programme of work and meetings. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in healthcare policy and a passion for improving society. A background in policy, public affairs, campaigning, as well as proven project management and events experience is highly desirable. Excellent writing skills are essential, as is a broad understanding of communications techniques to engage policy makers around the issues that clinicians and the public alike face. FSRH offers a flexible working pattern, including hybrid working, with the option of working in the offices of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London Bridge, where FSRH is situated. FSRH also offers a package that includes a first-class pension scheme and generous annual leave.
Are you looking for working arrangements that enhance your work-life balance? Are you a competent Highways trained Engineer? Do you have experience in all aspects of highway maintenance? Are you confident communicating with people from all walks of life? Do you have a proven history of contract management? If you answered yes, we would love to hear from you! Who we are: The London Boroughs of Richmond Upon Thames and Wandsworth are recruiting a new Senior Engineer to work within the Highway Maintenance team, to manage, programme, plan, inspect and monitor our Planned Highway Maintenance in Richmond and Wandsworth. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Engineer to join the Highway Team within Engineering Group Two. This is a unique opportunity to assist a closely-knit team of Engineers and provide comprehensive Engineering service within the Highways team. About the role: You will assist the Principal Highway Engineers to plan, programme and implement the Highway Planned Maintenance in Richmond and Wandsworth. You will be responsible for the day to day operation of the planned highway work in partnership with other service providers to develop an integrated approach to service delivery and assist in the overall management and delivery of the highway maintenance term contract. The ideal candidate will have a relevant professional qualification in Civil/Highway Engineering andthorough knowledge of Health and Safety Legislationunder which this service operates together with significant experience in Highway Maintenance. You will: Be able to assess all types of highway defects, agree appropriate remedials, estimate, plan and programme their repair through to completion. Ability to measure and agree payment applications made by the contractor. Supervise works on the public highway and to produce accurate and detailed site reports. Chair meetings and monitor contractors and their employees. Have good knowledge of CDM and other relevant Highway legislation. Be conversant with general I.T applications. About you: Have a background in contract management and highway specification contracts. Have an understanding of street works and permitting on the public highway. You will need to be a good communicator and have confidence to deal with people at all levels, including members of the public, council officers and Councillors in writing and by telephone. You will have a proven background within a Highway Engineering discipline. You will be able to attend to emergencies and Planned works at short notice, which may include work at night or weekends. We are particularly looking for someone who can work on their own initiative to tight deadlines. Be able to work on their own and to prioritise their daily workload. It would be beneficial to have previous local government experience, but it is not essential. The job will be predominantly located in Wandsworth, however, during periods of heavy workloads, it may be necessary to cover works in Richmond. We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you'd like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of40paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. Indicative Recruitment Timeline Closing Date:22nd May 2023 Shortlisting Date: From 24th May- 8th June 2023 Interview Date:From 5th -15thJune 2023 Useful Information: The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. The application process for this campaign will be anonymised. We are proud to be aDisability Confident employer. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Are you looking for working arrangements that enhance your work-life balance? Are you a competent Highways trained Engineer? Do you have experience in all aspects of highway maintenance? Are you confident communicating with people from all walks of life? Do you have a proven history of contract management? If you answered yes, we would love to hear from you! Who we are: The London Boroughs of Richmond Upon Thames and Wandsworth are recruiting a new Senior Engineer to work within the Highway Maintenance team, to manage, programme, plan, inspect and monitor our Planned Highway Maintenance in Richmond and Wandsworth. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Engineer to join the Highway Team within Engineering Group Two. This is a unique opportunity to assist a closely-knit team of Engineers and provide comprehensive Engineering service within the Highways team. About the role: You will assist the Principal Highway Engineers to plan, programme and implement the Highway Planned Maintenance in Richmond and Wandsworth. You will be responsible for the day to day operation of the planned highway work in partnership with other service providers to develop an integrated approach to service delivery and assist in the overall management and delivery of the highway maintenance term contract. The ideal candidate will have a relevant professional qualification in Civil/Highway Engineering andthorough knowledge of Health and Safety Legislationunder which this service operates together with significant experience in Highway Maintenance. You will: Be able to assess all types of highway defects, agree appropriate remedials, estimate, plan and programme their repair through to completion. Ability to measure and agree payment applications made by the contractor. Supervise works on the public highway and to produce accurate and detailed site reports. Chair meetings and monitor contractors and their employees. Have good knowledge of CDM and other relevant Highway legislation. Be conversant with general I.T applications. About you: Have a background in contract management and highway specification contracts. Have an understanding of street works and permitting on the public highway. You will need to be a good communicator and have confidence to deal with people at all levels, including members of the public, council officers and Councillors in writing and by telephone. You will have a proven background within a Highway Engineering discipline. You will be able to attend to emergencies and Planned works at short notice, which may include work at night or weekends. We are particularly looking for someone who can work on their own initiative to tight deadlines. Be able to work on their own and to prioritise their daily workload. It would be beneficial to have previous local government experience, but it is not essential. The job will be predominantly located in Wandsworth, however, during periods of heavy workloads, it may be necessary to cover works in Richmond. We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you'd like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of40paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. Indicative Recruitment Timeline Closing Date:22nd May 2023 Shortlisting Date: From 24th May- 8th June 2023 Interview Date:From 5th -15thJune 2023 Useful Information: The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. The application process for this campaign will be anonymised. We are proud to be aDisability Confident employer. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES AND LB WANDSWORTH
Wandsworth, London
BusinessSupport Team Manager £42,192 - £51,127 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 hours) Wandsworth, London Town Hall Extension / SEND and Inclusion Hub Are you an experienced and process-driven Team Manager with a proactive and inspiring leadership style? Your next opportunity could be at the heart of Wandsworth Children's Services, where behind every successful frontline service is a team that keeps everything running smoothly, efficiently and with care. As a Business Support Team Manager, your main objective is to lead the delivery of a confidential, flexible, efficient and responsive business support service. You will manage the daily operations, ensuring your team supports the smooth running of services, maximises efficiency and delivers value for money. Your role includes overseeing administrative support, financial processes and offering expertise on business support systems, data protection and Council policies. About the role You will lead and manage a diverse team of 11 dedicated professionals, comprising Senior Business Support Officers, Business Support Officers and a Receptionist. You will ensure that five vital services - Education Welfare Service, Schools and Community Psychology Service, SEND and Inclusion, Wandsworth Autism Advisory Service, Virtual School - have the operational support they need to change lives. By providing operational leadership, maintaining performance measures, managing financial procedures and supporting staff development, you will ensure that the administrative needs of the services are met to the highest standard. The position requires you to understand and address a range of needs, including statutory obligations and oversee personnel in multiple locations while providing operational and motivational leadership. Additionally, your role will include responsibility for building management. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: An understanding of 'safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people (and its relevance to the service area), and a willingness to attend training as required for both Children's Services and schools. Capture and recording of information, of the teams' workload activities to contribute to achieving good outcomes for children. Prior experience of providing office administrative support to frontline service staff and in staff management. Must be able to work independently, managing own workload effectively but be willing to learn and undertake other team members' work to help with demands to service such as leave and sickness. Ability to deal with competing demands through planning and prioritisation to meet deadlines. Strong communicator who can communicate effectively with senior council officers, health professionals, partner agencies and service users independently. Ensure staff maintain data integrity through accurate and timely recording of information. If you meet the above criteria and are ready to lead with purpose, making systems work better and people feel supported, we encourage you to apply - join us and be the steady hand behind services that change lives. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Lewis Brunton by emailing Closing Date: 10 August 2025. Shortlisting Date: 11 August 2025. Interview Date: w/c 18 August 2025. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
BusinessSupport Team Manager £42,192 - £51,127 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 hours) Wandsworth, London Town Hall Extension / SEND and Inclusion Hub Are you an experienced and process-driven Team Manager with a proactive and inspiring leadership style? Your next opportunity could be at the heart of Wandsworth Children's Services, where behind every successful frontline service is a team that keeps everything running smoothly, efficiently and with care. As a Business Support Team Manager, your main objective is to lead the delivery of a confidential, flexible, efficient and responsive business support service. You will manage the daily operations, ensuring your team supports the smooth running of services, maximises efficiency and delivers value for money. Your role includes overseeing administrative support, financial processes and offering expertise on business support systems, data protection and Council policies. About the role You will lead and manage a diverse team of 11 dedicated professionals, comprising Senior Business Support Officers, Business Support Officers and a Receptionist. You will ensure that five vital services - Education Welfare Service, Schools and Community Psychology Service, SEND and Inclusion, Wandsworth Autism Advisory Service, Virtual School - have the operational support they need to change lives. By providing operational leadership, maintaining performance measures, managing financial procedures and supporting staff development, you will ensure that the administrative needs of the services are met to the highest standard. The position requires you to understand and address a range of needs, including statutory obligations and oversee personnel in multiple locations while providing operational and motivational leadership. Additionally, your role will include responsibility for building management. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: An understanding of 'safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people (and its relevance to the service area), and a willingness to attend training as required for both Children's Services and schools. Capture and recording of information, of the teams' workload activities to contribute to achieving good outcomes for children. Prior experience of providing office administrative support to frontline service staff and in staff management. Must be able to work independently, managing own workload effectively but be willing to learn and undertake other team members' work to help with demands to service such as leave and sickness. Ability to deal with competing demands through planning and prioritisation to meet deadlines. Strong communicator who can communicate effectively with senior council officers, health professionals, partner agencies and service users independently. Ensure staff maintain data integrity through accurate and timely recording of information. If you meet the above criteria and are ready to lead with purpose, making systems work better and people feel supported, we encourage you to apply - join us and be the steady hand behind services that change lives. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Lewis Brunton by emailing Closing Date: 10 August 2025. Shortlisting Date: 11 August 2025. Interview Date: w/c 18 August 2025. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to launch new digital banks or modernise existing banks, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, efficient back-office processes, and a modern highly resilient cloud-native platform that has enabled Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Joining Engine by Starling now will give you the opportunity to have an impact and be involved in shaping the future of a high growth company at the early stages of its journey. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. We don't like to mandate how much you visit the office and work from home, that's to be agreed upon between you and your manager. Travel (including international) may be necessary depending on the client and nature of the engagement. About the Role The role offers the opportunity to meet with a wide range of potential clients, listen to their needs and explore how Engine can help. You will work closely with the Product Management and Engineering functions to create, shape and develop new long term sustainable relationships for Engine.You will also develop vibrant relationships with our consulting and implementation partners. We're looking for versatile, adaptable individuals, who enjoy the challenge of a varied and collaborative role. You'll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, and helping new clients launch successful new propositions and businesses. What you'll get to do Supporting early stage conversations, running client workshops and demos, helping to identify and qualify genuine opportunities. Contributing to marketing activities and conferences, elevating the awareness and understanding of Engine's brand and proposition in the market, ensuring that we build a reputation based on trust and excellence. Fostering and maintaining strong relationships with our implementation partners, driving collaborative business development activities and go-to-market strategies. Taking ownership of selected strategic opportunities. Being the client's advocate throughout, building a dialogue and trusted relationship with them, and understanding their strategic vision, issues and needs. Project managing opportunities and building the client's confidence in our platform and organisation, bringing the technical expertise to the discussions, and following through reliably on our promises. Managing commercial and contractual conversations. Working with our product and engineering teams through the Discovery and Delivery phases providing client relationship and commercial support Helping clients to understand how Engine can address their issues, through dialogue and through structured analysis and presentations. Future development We want to develop future leaders by giving people the opportunity to move between teams and build experience in a variety of roles, in business development, product management, delivery and engineering. At the same time we are expanding internationally and establishing regional offices in key markets around the world. We expect that, after an initial period in Business Development, you will have the option (but not the obligation) to move to a new role, either in a different function, or in a different part of the world. You have worked for a few years in a reputable consulting organisation and gained experience across a number of banks and situations, and you are now looking to apply your advisory skills into practice You have experience in financial services (ideally retail or business banking) and an understanding of issues and challenges in relation to bank IT systems and projects Your skills You are inquisitive with strong analytical skills and like the detail of understanding client issues, needs and concerns You have a technical aptitude and curiosity You have the confidence to ask insightful questions and engage in conversation with senior bank executives The ability to be self motivated in a highly autonomous environment, in a collaborative team with a flat structure You have strong presentation and facilitation skills You have attention to detail but you can also see the big picture and articulate a value proposition You can adapt your communication style to different stakeholders (senior clients, consulting organisations, engineering functions) Desirably but not essentially you will also have European Language skills Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Interview with someone from the BD team Interview with Chief Commercial Officer Final interview with someone else from the Senior Leadership Team 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to launch new digital banks or modernise existing banks, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, efficient back-office processes, and a modern highly resilient cloud-native platform that has enabled Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Joining Engine by Starling now will give you the opportunity to have an impact and be involved in shaping the future of a high growth company at the early stages of its journey. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. We don't like to mandate how much you visit the office and work from home, that's to be agreed upon between you and your manager. Travel (including international) may be necessary depending on the client and nature of the engagement. About the Role The role offers the opportunity to meet with a wide range of potential clients, listen to their needs and explore how Engine can help. You will work closely with the Product Management and Engineering functions to create, shape and develop new long term sustainable relationships for Engine.You will also develop vibrant relationships with our consulting and implementation partners. We're looking for versatile, adaptable individuals, who enjoy the challenge of a varied and collaborative role. You'll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, and helping new clients launch successful new propositions and businesses. What you'll get to do Supporting early stage conversations, running client workshops and demos, helping to identify and qualify genuine opportunities. Contributing to marketing activities and conferences, elevating the awareness and understanding of Engine's brand and proposition in the market, ensuring that we build a reputation based on trust and excellence. Fostering and maintaining strong relationships with our implementation partners, driving collaborative business development activities and go-to-market strategies. Taking ownership of selected strategic opportunities. Being the client's advocate throughout, building a dialogue and trusted relationship with them, and understanding their strategic vision, issues and needs. Project managing opportunities and building the client's confidence in our platform and organisation, bringing the technical expertise to the discussions, and following through reliably on our promises. Managing commercial and contractual conversations. Working with our product and engineering teams through the Discovery and Delivery phases providing client relationship and commercial support Helping clients to understand how Engine can address their issues, through dialogue and through structured analysis and presentations. Future development We want to develop future leaders by giving people the opportunity to move between teams and build experience in a variety of roles, in business development, product management, delivery and engineering. At the same time we are expanding internationally and establishing regional offices in key markets around the world. We expect that, after an initial period in Business Development, you will have the option (but not the obligation) to move to a new role, either in a different function, or in a different part of the world. You have worked for a few years in a reputable consulting organisation and gained experience across a number of banks and situations, and you are now looking to apply your advisory skills into practice You have experience in financial services (ideally retail or business banking) and an understanding of issues and challenges in relation to bank IT systems and projects Your skills You are inquisitive with strong analytical skills and like the detail of understanding client issues, needs and concerns You have a technical aptitude and curiosity You have the confidence to ask insightful questions and engage in conversation with senior bank executives The ability to be self motivated in a highly autonomous environment, in a collaborative team with a flat structure You have strong presentation and facilitation skills You have attention to detail but you can also see the big picture and articulate a value proposition You can adapt your communication style to different stakeholders (senior clients, consulting organisations, engineering functions) Desirably but not essentially you will also have European Language skills Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Interview with someone from the BD team Interview with Chief Commercial Officer Final interview with someone else from the Senior Leadership Team 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
