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Binding Authority Executive Location: London (Hybrid) Package: £Negotiable + Benefits We're delighted to be expanding our team within the London Market with the addition of a Binding Authority Executive to support our growing and friendly team. You'll be responsible for the production of both In-House and Third Party Binding Authorities working with a number of stakeholders both in the UK and US. Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Core responsibilities: Slip issuance in line with FCA and Lloyd's regulatory bodies Ability to draft from scratch Binding Authorities. Mainly US but will also need the ability and knowledge to draft for other territories Have an understanding of the following Classes of Business Property, Construction, APD/MTC, Professional Liability, Financial Institutions and Healthcare Manage renewals of existing Binding Authorities along with Endorsements to in-force Agreements Have an understanding of Binding Authority BOR's/TOBA's and work with the incumbent broker and compliance to transfer all necessary documents for a seamless transition. Utilize in-house and Lloyd's systems, including Arena, Atlas, Crystal, DCOM and RiskServe Provide and gather information to and from Underwriters, Brokers, Technical staff and Business producers as required Maintenance of the more complex records within the technical department Process data and generate reports regarding results, earnings or conditions Performs other duties as required About you: You'll already be comfortable drafting Binding Authorities from scratch and have exposure to US Property as an minimum, ideally you'll also have some exposure to Transportation and wider risks. You should be comfortable in dealing with colleagues in different time zones and be able to prioritise tasks efficiently. A well developed skill set that includes strong communication (written, verbal, video), negotiation, influencing, stakeholder management and IT skills. Comfortable in utilising in house and Lloyds based systems including DCOM. What's on offer: A negotiable starting salary and all the normal benefits - 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension, Death in Service, Dental cover, PMI, Income Protection and a range of flex benefits post probation. An exceptionally focused and motivated team environment that's built on delivering results. Access to the annual Brown & Brown, Inc. Share save scheme (up to 15% discount on BRO shares) Full support for ongoing professional development (including funded qualifications). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.

Our client is a growing UK financial services organisation specialising in property-backed lending solutions with a current risk portfolio of £250mln. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the firm combines disciplined risk management with a strong governance culture and customer-focused approach. Its lending activities span a range of secured finance products including home purchase plans, buy-to-let lending and bridging finance. The business is now around 60 perm staff strong and continues to grow with another £100mln capital injection planned to expand into commercial lending sectors. As the organisation continues to expand its lending portfolio, the Risk function is being further strengthened with the appointment of this newly created role for a Credit Risk professional who will support portfolio monitoring, governance processes and the development of robust credit risk frameworks. This represents an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded risk professional to join a collaborative lending environment where sound judgement and strong governance sit at the heart of decision-making. Role Overview You will play an important role in assessing, monitoring and managing credit risk across the organisation's lending portfolio. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of risk frameworks, portfolio analysis and governance processes, ensuring that lending activity remains aligned with internal policies, regulatory expectations and prudent risk management principles. The role sits closely alongside the firm's broader risk management function and therefore exposure to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) responsibilities will be viewed particularly favourably. Key Responsibilities Monitor and report on the performance of the firm's Home Purchase Plan (HPP), Buy-to-Let (BTL) and Bridging portfolios, identifying emerging trends, early warning indicators and potential areas of credit risk. Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of credit risk policies, procedures and internal risk frameworks. Act as Secretariat to the Credit Committee, ensuring governance processes are well documented and effectively administered. Prepare and coordinate management information and reporting packs for Credit Committee, Executive Risk Committee and Board Risk & Audit Committee meetings. Support the monitoring of accounts in arrears, forbearance arrangements and portfolio performance metrics. Ensure activities remain aligned with FCA regulatory requirements and internal governance standards. Contribute to stress testing, scenario analysis and portfolio risk modelling activities. Work closely with Underwriting, Operations and Compliance teams to maintain consistent risk standards across the lending lifecycle. Assist with onboarding and training new colleagues on financial crime policies and internal procedures. Provide support across broader risk, governance and compliance initiatives as required. Skills & Experience Experience within credit risk, ideally within real estate, mortgages, property lending, specialist lending, buy-to-let or bridging finance. An understanding of UK regulatory expectations, particularly FCA oversight, MCOB requirements and financial crime frameworks. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret both financial and non-financial information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear risk reporting and documentation. High attention to detail with sound judgement when assessing credit risk scenarios. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative risk environment. Second Line Experience Experience supporting or contributing to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) risk responsibilities will be particularly advantageous. This may include exposure to areas such as: Portfolio risk monitoring and performance analysis Credit risk policy development and framework design Risk appetite monitoring and reporting Governance processes and committee reporting Stress testing, scenario analysis or portfolio modelling Risk reporting / Risk registers / enterprise risk experience Candidates with exposure to these areas are encouraged to clearly reference these responsibilities within their CV. Highlighting this experience in your CV, will ensure your application can be assessed accurately against the requirements of the role. The firm will wait for individuals who are awating bonus payouts + resignation periods if required. Please note the role is Birmingham based and so we are sharing this role across locations where it is commutable within 1.5 hours of the Head Office. Solihull has a rail startion and the firm has large car park. The expectations of employees are only once or twice per week in the office.

Senior Planner (MRTPI) Location: Exeter Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + Benefits About the Role Are you an experienced and Chartered planner looking to take the next step in your career? You'll be joining an independent planning consultancy in Exeter, with a reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused planning advice across the UK. Their work spans a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, covering urban and rural developments in both the public and private sectors. What You'll Be Doing As a Chartered Senior Planner, you'll manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of planning projects. You'll work closely with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams to shape developments that make a lasting impact. You will: Prepare and coordinate planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals Draft and review Planning Statements, Design and Access Statements, and other supporting documents Provide strategic planning and policy advice to a range of clients Engage with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees, and stakeholders You'll work across a variety of development types from major housing schemes and commercial developments to complex infrastructure and regeneration projects. What You'll Bring You'll be a proactive and motivated planning professional with a track record of managing projects and providing sound planning advice. You'll combine technical expertise with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach. You will also have: Chartered RTPI membership A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and current policy framework What You'll Get You'll be joining a dynamic, independent consultancy where your expertise will be valued and your professional development supported. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, contribute to business growth, and shape your own career path. In return, you'll receive: A competitive salary, based on experience and qualifications Paid RTPI membership and attendance at industry events Generous holiday allowance Opportunities for progression within a respected and growing consultancy Contact Georgia Cookson on (url removed), or (phone number removed). Job reference: 65097

As Head of Commercial Operations, you will define and lead the end-to-end commercial strategy for water2business, driving sustainable revenue growth, margin performance, and long-term value creation. You will shape how we win, retain and grow customers in a competitive market, ensuringour commercial and operational model is high performing, analytically strong, future ready and commercially ambitious. What you'll do In this role, you will: set and own the commercial strategy, aligning it to corporate goals and market opportunities while ensuring long term commercial success lead high stakes commercial negotiations, including pricing strategy, contractual constructs and major customer agreements - personally steering the most critical deals own the business development strategy, balancing growth, profitability and cost to serve across a diverse customer base provide executive level margin and portfolio oversight, using supply point level insights, customer lifetime value and portfolio analytics to inform commercial decisions partner closely with finance and MI teams to translate analytics into clear commercial actions. transform and modernise the commercial operating model, ensuring it is scalable, digitally enabled, efficient and fully aligned to regulatory expectations leverage data, systems and operational processes to build a scalable, insight driven commercial model for the future drive cross functional commercial transformation across business development, collections, customer processes and cash management, unlocking step change improvements in efficiency, profitability and cash performance influence enterprise wide decisions as a senior leader, bringing a confident commercial viewpoint to strategic discussions. What you'll need A strong track record of successfully leading complex, high value commercial negotiations with substantial financial impact. Proven experience designing and optimising commercial operating models within low margin, regulated or service based environments. Significant leadership experience drawn from commercial operations, commercial finance, FP&A, insights, sales, business development or collections background. Demonstrable ability to build and execute commercial strategies that accelerate revenue, improve margins and enhance operational performance. Background in collections strategy, debt management or broader cashflow optimisation and working capital performance. Deep experience in margin analytics, cost to serve modelling, and data led commercial decision making. Proven capability in commercial governance, bid management and long term customer value optimisation. Experience leading process, technology and digital transformation within commercial functions. Strong stakeholder management, with the confidence and credibility to influence at senior levels. Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance expectations relevant to the sector. We welcome applicants from a wide range of commercial disciplines. Whether your background is in operations, commercial finance, FP&A, insights, collections, customer strategy or sales. What matters most is your ability to drive commercial performance, influence at senior levels and lead transformational change. What you'll receive We offer a wealth of both financial and non financial benefits, including: 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service Up to 20% combined pension contribution Opportunity to buy or sell holiday Pay increments yearly rewarding your first 3 years of service Performance related bonus of up to 10% Health Plan supporting you with your healthcare costs £1000 'Refer a friend/family' scheme Life assurance of up to four times your salary Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle and cycle2work schemes A range of family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave Paid community day Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers Who we are water2business, rated 4.8 stars on Trustpilot, is one of the highest performing water retailers in the UK. We provide billing, account management, and customer service to business customers across England and Scotland. Based in Nailsea, we support over 85,000 customers and deliver leading levels of service through our fantastic customer teams. We're proud that both our customers and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and engaging place to work. Our annual People Promises are based directly on feedback from our team members. Our committees and working groups including Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health First Aiders, Meet4menopause, LGBTQ+ alliance, Carers Network and our Working Parents group are all populated by our own people. In this role you will benefit from our coaching and mentoring framework and numerous learning and development initiatives from our award winning team. We take your career, happiness, and general wellbeing seriously. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident committed employer - please let us know if you need any additional support or help to assist you in your application. All our roles are subject to disclosure and barring screening (DBS) checks, and successful candidates will be asked to disclose details of any unspent cautions or convictions. We recognise the contribution that people with criminal records can make, and any information given will be confidential and considered on an individual basis. All candidates are required to provide us with right to work in the UK documentation and, regretfully, we are not able to offer sponsorship at this time. We are popular and we may close our advert sooner than it says. We recommend you apply straight away so you don't miss the opportunity to join us!

Our client is a growing UK financial services organisation specialising in property-backed lending solutions with a current risk portfolio of £250mln. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the firm combines disciplined risk management with a strong governance culture and customer-focused approach. Its lending activities span a range of secured finance products including home purchase plans, buy-to-let lending and bridging finance. The business is now around 60 perm staff strong and continues to grow with another £100mln capital injection planned to expand into commercial lending sectors. As the organisation continues to expand its lending portfolio, the Risk function is being further strengthened with the appointment of this newly created role for a Credit Risk professional who will support portfolio monitoring, governance processes and the development of robust credit risk frameworks. This represents an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded risk professional to join a collaborative lending environment where sound judgement and strong governance sit at the heart of decision-making. Role Overview You will play an important role in assessing, monitoring and managing credit risk across the organisation's lending portfolio. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of risk frameworks, portfolio analysis and governance processes, ensuring that lending activity remains aligned with internal policies, regulatory expectations and prudent risk management principles. The role sits closely alongside the firm's broader risk management function and therefore exposure to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) responsibilities will be viewed particularly favourably. Key Responsibilities Monitor and report on the performance of the firm's Home Purchase Plan (HPP), Buy-to-Let (BTL) and Bridging portfolios, identifying emerging trends, early warning indicators and potential areas of credit risk. Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of credit risk policies, procedures and internal risk frameworks. Act as Secretariat to the Credit Committee, ensuring governance processes are well documented and effectively administered. Prepare and coordinate management information and reporting packs for Credit Committee, Executive Risk Committee and Board Risk & Audit Committee meetings. Support the monitoring of accounts in arrears, forbearance arrangements and portfolio performance metrics. Ensure activities remain aligned with FCA regulatory requirements and internal governance standards. Contribute to stress testing, scenario analysis and portfolio risk modelling activities. Work closely with Underwriting, Operations and Compliance teams to maintain consistent risk standards across the lending lifecycle. Assist with onboarding and training new colleagues on financial crime policies and internal procedures. Provide support across broader risk, governance and compliance initiatives as required. Skills & Experience Experience within credit risk, ideally within real estate, mortgages, property lending, specialist lending, buy-to-let or bridging finance. An understanding of UK regulatory expectations, particularly FCA oversight, MCOB requirements and financial crime frameworks. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret both financial and non-financial information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear risk reporting and documentation. High attention to detail with sound judgement when assessing credit risk scenarios. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative risk environment. Second Line Experience Experience supporting or contributing to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) risk responsibilities will be particularly advantageous. This may include exposure to areas such as: Portfolio risk monitoring and performance analysis Credit risk policy development and framework design Risk appetite monitoring and reporting Governance processes and committee reporting Stress testing, scenario analysis or portfolio modelling Risk reporting / Risk registers / enterprise risk experience Candidates with exposure to these areas are encouraged to clearly reference these responsibilities within their CV. Highlighting this experience in your CV, will ensure your application can be assessed accurately against the requirements of the role. The firm will wait for individuals who are awating bonus payouts + resignation periods if required. Please note the role is Birmingham based and so we are sharing this role across locations where it is commutable within 1.5 hours of the Head Office. Solihull has a rail startion and the firm has large car park. The expectations of employees are only once or twice per week in the office.

Our client is a growing UK financial services organisation specialising in property-backed lending solutions with a current risk portfolio of £250mln. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the firm combines disciplined risk management with a strong governance culture and customer-focused approach. Its lending activities span a range of secured finance products including home purchase plans, buy-to-let lending and bridging finance. The business is now around 60 perm staff strong and continues to grow with another £100mln capital injection planned to expand into commercial lending sectors. As the organisation continues to expand its lending portfolio, the Risk function is being further strengthened with the appointment of this newly created role for a Credit Risk professional who will support portfolio monitoring, governance processes and the development of robust credit risk frameworks. This represents an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded risk professional to join a collaborative lending environment where sound judgement and strong governance sit at the heart of decision-making. Role Overview You will play an important role in assessing, monitoring and managing credit risk across the organisation's lending portfolio. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of risk frameworks, portfolio analysis and governance processes, ensuring that lending activity remains aligned with internal policies, regulatory expectations and prudent risk management principles. The role sits closely alongside the firm's broader risk management function and therefore exposure to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) responsibilities will be viewed particularly favourably. Key Responsibilities Monitor and report on the performance of the firm's Home Purchase Plan (HPP), Buy-to-Let (BTL) and Bridging portfolios, identifying emerging trends, early warning indicators and potential areas of credit risk. Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of credit risk policies, procedures and internal risk frameworks. Act as Secretariat to the Credit Committee, ensuring governance processes are well documented and effectively administered. Prepare and coordinate management information and reporting packs for Credit Committee, Executive Risk Committee and Board Risk & Audit Committee meetings. Support the monitoring of accounts in arrears, forbearance arrangements and portfolio performance metrics. Ensure activities remain aligned with FCA regulatory requirements and internal governance standards. Contribute to stress testing, scenario analysis and portfolio risk modelling activities. Work closely with Underwriting, Operations and Compliance teams to maintain consistent risk standards across the lending lifecycle. Assist with onboarding and training new colleagues on financial crime policies and internal procedures. Provide support across broader risk, governance and compliance initiatives as required. Skills & Experience Experience within credit risk, ideally within real estate, mortgages, property lending, specialist lending, buy-to-let or bridging finance. An understanding of UK regulatory expectations, particularly FCA oversight, MCOB requirements and financial crime frameworks. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret both financial and non-financial information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear risk reporting and documentation. High attention to detail with sound judgement when assessing credit risk scenarios. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative risk environment. Second Line Experience Experience supporting or contributing to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) risk responsibilities will be particularly advantageous. This may include exposure to areas such as: Portfolio risk monitoring and performance analysis Credit risk policy development and framework design Risk appetite monitoring and reporting Governance processes and committee reporting Stress testing, scenario analysis or portfolio modelling Risk reporting / Risk registers / enterprise risk experience Candidates with exposure to these areas are encouraged to clearly reference these responsibilities within their CV. Highlighting this experience in your CV, will ensure your application can be assessed accurately against the requirements of the role. The firm will wait for individuals who are awating bonus payouts + resignation periods if required. Please note the role is Birmingham based and so we are sharing this role across locations where it is commutable within 1.5 hours of the Head Office. Solihull has a rail startion and the firm has large car park. The expectations of employees are only once or twice per week in the office.

The Organisation LawCare is the mental health charity for the legal sector, providing free, confidential emotional support and information to people working in law across the UK, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. While our primary focus is on direct support services, we also play a leading role in advocating for improved mental health practices within legal workplaces and driving cultural transformation through education, training, and research. Established in 1997, we have spent almost 30 years supporting legal professionals by offering a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk, whether individuals are experiencing day-to-day pressures or more complex, enduring challenges. Our team of Champions, over 100 volunteers, and staff bring lived experience of the legal sector, enabling us to provide informed, empathetic support grounded in a deep understanding of the profession's unique demands. We serve all branches of the legal community, including barristers, solicitors, in-house teams, chartered legal executives, and business and support staff. From early-career professionals facing bullying or imposter syndrome to senior leaders managing risk, regulatory pressures, or professional isolation, we are a trusted and independent source of support. In addition to our direct support services - including helpline, live online chat, and email support - we provide peer support and maintain a substantial, regularly updated online library of resources, including articles, personal stories, research, and multimedia content designed to promote mental health awareness and resilience across the sector. We also deliver training on mental wellbeing, management and supervision, vicarious trauma, and the new SRA workplace behaviour standards, and offer online sessions for legal workplaces and organisations to explain the support we provide. By combining frontline service delivery with sector-wide advocacy, LawCare is uniquely positioned at the intersection of individual wellbeing and organisational cultural change. We are supported by a strong, capable team and a committed Board of Trustees, enabling us to continue making a meaningful impact across the legal profession. The Role LawCare is seeking an inspiring and values-led Chief Executive to lead the charity into its next phase of development at a pivotal moment for the legal profession. As the public face and strategic leader of the organisation, the Chief Executive will champion LawCare's mission - ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality, confidential support services while strengthening its voice and influence across a rapidly evolving and increasingly commercial mental health landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to build on strong foundations, guiding a respected and independent charity through a period of significant sector change. Working closely with staff, volunteers, funders and partners, the Chief Executive will drive sustainable growth, deepen impact, and help shape a more compassionate and mentally healthy legal culture for the future. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Impact Lead delivery of LawCare's forthcoming strategy (2026 onwards), translating vision into measurable impact. Ensure LawCare sharpens its positioning and messaging in a crowded mental health marketplace. Balance direct support services, research, education and influencing work to maximise impact. Identify what the charity should prioritise and where it should collaborate rather than deliver directly. External Relations & Sector Influence Act as the primary ambassador and spokesperson for LawCare across the legal sector in the UK, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. Build and maintain senior relationships with: Professional bodies Regulators Law firms and chambers Legal educators Funders and charitable trusts Speak regularly at conferences, sector events, roundtables and award ceremonies. These are primarily London based, however, there will be occasions where representation is required across England, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Build alliances to influence policy, regulation and workplace practice around mental health and wellbeing. Position LawCare as the authoritative, evidence-informed voice on mental health in law. Service Oversight & Quality Ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, confidential helpline and peer support services. Maintain robust safeguarding, confidentiality and data governance practices. Oversee volunteer recruitment, training and engagement. Ensure services evolve in response to emerging issues (e.g., stress, anxiety, workplace conflict, regulatory pressure, AI-related disruption). Financial Sustainability & Governance Lead financial planning and sustainability, working closely with the Treasurer and Board. Manage relationships with core professional body funders and diversify income streams. Develop compelling funding cases and annual pitches to key stakeholders. Strengthen reserves and long-term financial resilience. Ensure strong governance, compliance and risk management. Support and work closely with the incoming Chair and a refreshed Board. Research, Education & Prevention Build on the impact of the Life in the Law research programme. Promote preventative approaches for firms and educators. Strengthen LawCare's role in vocational education and regulatory conversations. Ensure research informs policy influence and funding opportunities. Organisational Leadership Lead, support and develop a small, experienced and fully remote team. Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, wellbeing and accountability. Provide clarity and reassurance during a period of leadership transition and financial strengthening. Ensure operational efficiency and effective use of technology in a remote environment. The Person LawCare is seeking a credible, strategic and values-driven leader with a deep understanding of the legal profession and the pressures shaping it today. You will bring senior leadership experience, strong commercial and financial acumen, and the ability to balance operational excellence with sector-wide influence. An authentic and compelling ambassador for mental health and wellbeing, you will be an exceptional communicator who builds trust with ease. Emotionally intelligent, resilient and grounded, you will combine empathy with clarity and conviction, guiding the organisation confidently while remaining steadfast in your commitment to improving mental health across the legal community. Essential Professional Background Prior professional experience in the legal sector is required. Experience working in a qualified or regulated professional role is desirable. Deep, intrinsic understanding of the culture, pressures and structural dynamics of the profession. Senior leadership experience with responsibility for strategy, people and budgets. Leadership & Influence Credible, visible and compelling leader with presence. Exceptional communicator - confident public speaker and strong writer. Knowledge of mental health systems, workplace wellbeing or addiction support. Able to influence senior stakeholders and bring sceptical audiences "on the journey." A credible ambassador for mental health and wellbeing - knowledge of mental health systems, workplace wellbeing or addiction support. Comfortable operating at Board level. Organisational Capacity Experience managing and motivating high-performing teams (ideally remote). Financial acumen, including budget oversight and income generation. Fundraising experience, particularly with trusts, foundations or membership bodies. Ability to balance operational delivery with strategic influence. Skilled at prioritisation in resource-constrained environments. Personal Qualities Authentic commitment to mental health and wellbeing. Emotionally intelligent, empathetic and values-driven. Resilient and calm under pressure. Able to navigate sensitive conversations with discretion and diplomacy. Desirable Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector. Experience working with regulators or professional bodies. Understanding of research commissioning or evidence-led advocacy. Further information For further information about LawCare, the scope of the role and the person specification, please download the Candidate Briefing Pack . How to Apply If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please provide the following with your application: An up to date CV, with the details of two referees (we will not contact them without your prior permission). A supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification, along with your motivation for applying for the role. Closing date for applications: Monday 30th March 2026 Preliminary interviews with Russam: Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April 2026 Interviews with LawCare: Week commencing 20th April 2026 We look forward to receiving your application.

Our client is a growing UK financial services organisation specialising in property-backed lending solutions with a current risk portfolio of £250mln. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the firm combines disciplined risk management with a strong governance culture and customer-focused approach. Its lending activities span a range of secured finance products including home purchase plans, buy-to-let lending and bridging finance. The business is now around 60 perm staff strong and continues to grow with another £100mln capital injection planned to expand into commercial lending sectors. As the organisation continues to expand its lending portfolio, the Risk function is being further strengthened with the appointment of this newly created role for a Credit Risk professional who will support portfolio monitoring, governance processes and the development of robust credit risk frameworks. This represents an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded risk professional to join a collaborative lending environment where sound judgement and strong governance sit at the heart of decision-making. Role Overview You will play an important role in assessing, monitoring and managing credit risk across the organisation's lending portfolio. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of risk frameworks, portfolio analysis and governance processes, ensuring that lending activity remains aligned with internal policies, regulatory expectations and prudent risk management principles. The role sits closely alongside the firm's broader risk management function and therefore exposure to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) responsibilities will be viewed particularly favourably. Key Responsibilities Monitor and report on the performance of the firm's Home Purchase Plan (HPP), Buy-to-Let (BTL) and Bridging portfolios, identifying emerging trends, early warning indicators and potential areas of credit risk. Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of credit risk policies, procedures and internal risk frameworks. Act as Secretariat to the Credit Committee, ensuring governance processes are well documented and effectively administered. Prepare and coordinate management information and reporting packs for Credit Committee, Executive Risk Committee and Board Risk & Audit Committee meetings. Support the monitoring of accounts in arrears, forbearance arrangements and portfolio performance metrics. Ensure activities remain aligned with FCA regulatory requirements and internal governance standards. Contribute to stress testing, scenario analysis and portfolio risk modelling activities. Work closely with Underwriting, Operations and Compliance teams to maintain consistent risk standards across the lending lifecycle. Assist with onboarding and training new colleagues on financial crime policies and internal procedures. Provide support across broader risk, governance and compliance initiatives as required. Skills & Experience Experience within credit risk, ideally within real estate, mortgages, property lending, specialist lending, buy-to-let or bridging finance. An understanding of UK regulatory expectations, particularly FCA oversight, MCOB requirements and financial crime frameworks. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret both financial and non-financial information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear risk reporting and documentation. High attention to detail with sound judgement when assessing credit risk scenarios. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative risk environment. Second Line Experience Experience supporting or contributing to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) risk responsibilities will be particularly advantageous. This may include exposure to areas such as: Portfolio risk monitoring and performance analysis Credit risk policy development and framework design Risk appetite monitoring and reporting Governance processes and committee reporting Stress testing, scenario analysis or portfolio modelling Risk reporting / Risk registers / enterprise risk experience Candidates with exposure to these areas are encouraged to clearly reference these responsibilities within their CV. Highlighting this experience in your CV, will ensure your application can be assessed accurately against the requirements of the role. The firm will wait for individuals who are awating bonus payouts + resignation periods if required. Please note the role is Birmingham based and so we are sharing this role across locations where it is commutable within 1.5 hours of the Head Office. Solihull has a rail startion and the firm has large car park. The expectations of employees are only once or twice per week in the office.

Our client is a growing UK financial services organisation specialising in property-backed lending solutions with a current risk portfolio of £250mln. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the firm combines disciplined risk management with a strong governance culture and customer-focused approach. Its lending activities span a range of secured finance products including home purchase plans, buy-to-let lending and bridging finance. The business is now around 60 perm staff strong and continues to grow with another £100mln capital injection planned to expand into commercial lending sectors. As the organisation continues to expand its lending portfolio, the Risk function is being further strengthened with the appointment of this newly created role for a Credit Risk professional who will support portfolio monitoring, governance processes and the development of robust credit risk frameworks. This represents an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded risk professional to join a collaborative lending environment where sound judgement and strong governance sit at the heart of decision-making. Role Overview You will play an important role in assessing, monitoring and managing credit risk across the organisation's lending portfolio. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of risk frameworks, portfolio analysis and governance processes, ensuring that lending activity remains aligned with internal policies, regulatory expectations and prudent risk management principles. The role sits closely alongside the firm's broader risk management function and therefore exposure to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) responsibilities will be viewed particularly favourably. Key Responsibilities Monitor and report on the performance of the firm's Home Purchase Plan (HPP), Buy-to-Let (BTL) and Bridging portfolios, identifying emerging trends, early warning indicators and potential areas of credit risk. Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of credit risk policies, procedures and internal risk frameworks. Act as Secretariat to the Credit Committee, ensuring governance processes are well documented and effectively administered. Prepare and coordinate management information and reporting packs for Credit Committee, Executive Risk Committee and Board Risk & Audit Committee meetings. Support the monitoring of accounts in arrears, forbearance arrangements and portfolio performance metrics. Ensure activities remain aligned with FCA regulatory requirements and internal governance standards. Contribute to stress testing, scenario analysis and portfolio risk modelling activities. Work closely with Underwriting, Operations and Compliance teams to maintain consistent risk standards across the lending lifecycle. Assist with onboarding and training new colleagues on financial crime policies and internal procedures. Provide support across broader risk, governance and compliance initiatives as required. Skills & Experience Experience within credit risk, ideally within real estate, mortgages, property lending, specialist lending, buy-to-let or bridging finance. An understanding of UK regulatory expectations, particularly FCA oversight, MCOB requirements and financial crime frameworks. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret both financial and non-financial information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear risk reporting and documentation. High attention to detail with sound judgement when assessing credit risk scenarios. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative risk environment. Second Line Experience Experience supporting or contributing to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) risk responsibilities will be particularly advantageous. This may include exposure to areas such as: Portfolio risk monitoring and performance analysis Credit risk policy development and framework design Risk appetite monitoring and reporting Governance processes and committee reporting Stress testing, scenario analysis or portfolio modelling Risk reporting / Risk registers / enterprise risk experience Candidates with exposure to these areas are encouraged to clearly reference these responsibilities within their CV. Highlighting this experience in your CV, will ensure your application can be assessed accurately against the requirements of the role. The firm will wait for individuals who are awating bonus payouts + resignation periods if required. Please note the role is Birmingham based and so we are sharing this role across locations where it is commutable within 1.5 hours of the Head Office. Solihull has a rail startion and the firm has large car park. The expectations of employees are only once or twice per week in the office.

Commercial Development Executive £30,000 - £35,000 Warwick What's in it for you? Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience Very generous uncapped bonus scheme Opportunity to complete Cert CII and Dip CII through an apprenticeship scheme Pension contributions above standard auto-enrolment requirements 3x salary death in service cover Group personal accident cover 25 days annual leave plus additional service-related days Supportive and collaborative team environment with long-term career opportunities with an independent family run organisation Must have's 3-5 years' experience within the UK insurance industry Experience within commercial insurance or a similar insurance-focused role Strong new business development skills Confidence generating leads and opportunities via telephone and email Experience managing and nurturing client relationships Full UK driving licence Nice to have's Cert CII qualification or currently working towards it Experience within a call centre or high-volume outbound environment So, what will you be doing? Generating new business opportunities through outbound contact and prospect engagement Producing quotations and arranging meetings with prospective clients Developing new commercial and specialist scheme business Cross-selling and up-selling additional cover to existing clients Carrying out annual reviews for selected client accounts Following up new business enquiries generated via the website Working closely with internal account handlers and broking support teams Helpful extras Access to a large prospect database within a CRM system Established renewal pipeline to support business development External telemarketing support for renewal data collection Dedicated account handler support Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Interested? Send your CV to i2i Recruitment today! Our mission of 'Making Recruitment Personal' also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of if it's successful.

Our client is a growing UK financial services organisation specialising in property-backed lending solutions with a current risk portfolio of £250mln. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the firm combines disciplined risk management with a strong governance culture and customer-focused approach. Its lending activities span a range of secured finance products including home purchase plans, buy-to-let lending and bridging finance. The business is now around 60 perm staff strong and continues to grow with another £100mln capital injection planned to expand into commercial lending sectors. As the organisation continues to expand its lending portfolio, the Risk function is being further strengthened with the appointment of this newly created role for a Credit Risk professional who will support portfolio monitoring, governance processes and the development of robust credit risk frameworks. This represents an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded risk professional to join a collaborative lending environment where sound judgement and strong governance sit at the heart of decision-making. Role Overview You will play an important role in assessing, monitoring and managing credit risk across the organisation's lending portfolio. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of risk frameworks, portfolio analysis and governance processes, ensuring that lending activity remains aligned with internal policies, regulatory expectations and prudent risk management principles. The role sits closely alongside the firm's broader risk management function and therefore exposure to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) responsibilities will be viewed particularly favourably. Key Responsibilities Monitor and report on the performance of the firm's Home Purchase Plan (HPP), Buy-to-Let (BTL) and Bridging portfolios, identifying emerging trends, early warning indicators and potential areas of credit risk. Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of credit risk policies, procedures and internal risk frameworks. Act as Secretariat to the Credit Committee, ensuring governance processes are well documented and effectively administered. Prepare and coordinate management information and reporting packs for Credit Committee, Executive Risk Committee and Board Risk & Audit Committee meetings. Support the monitoring of accounts in arrears, forbearance arrangements and portfolio performance metrics. Ensure activities remain aligned with FCA regulatory requirements and internal governance standards. Contribute to stress testing, scenario analysis and portfolio risk modelling activities. Work closely with Underwriting, Operations and Compliance teams to maintain consistent risk standards across the lending lifecycle. Assist with onboarding and training new colleagues on financial crime policies and internal procedures. Provide support across broader risk, governance and compliance initiatives as required. Skills & Experience Experience within credit risk, ideally within real estate, mortgages, property lending, specialist lending, buy-to-let or bridging finance. An understanding of UK regulatory expectations, particularly FCA oversight, MCOB requirements and financial crime frameworks. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret both financial and non-financial information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear risk reporting and documentation. High attention to detail with sound judgement when assessing credit risk scenarios. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative risk environment. Second Line Experience Experience supporting or contributing to Second Line of Defence (2LoD) risk responsibilities will be particularly advantageous. This may include exposure to areas such as: Portfolio risk monitoring and performance analysis Credit risk policy development and framework design Risk appetite monitoring and reporting Governance processes and committee reporting Stress testing, scenario analysis or portfolio modelling Risk reporting / Risk registers / enterprise risk experience Candidates with exposure to these areas are encouraged to clearly reference these responsibilities within their CV. Highlighting this experience in your CV, will ensure your application can be assessed accurately against the requirements of the role. The firm will wait for individuals who are awating bonus payouts + resignation periods if required. Please note the role is Birmingham based and so we are sharing this role across locations where it is commutable within 1.5 hours of the Head Office. Solihull has a rail startion and the firm has large car park. The expectations of employees are only once or twice per week in the office.

About The Role: The Crowd are exclusively partnered with a mid-sized design studio that is going from strength to strength and dominating its sector on an international level. They are seeking an astute, commercially minded Managing Director to join their close-knit, thriving business on a permanent basis. With a background in the architecture, design, or built environment sector, and a commercially driven mindset, you will work closely with the founders to oversee and drive their already successful business forward. Our client has carved out a strong reputation in their space, with work spanning across the globe. They are looking for a leader who is invested, has a strong appetite for success and growth, and is excited to partner with the founders to oversee all commercial aspects of the business, freeing them up to focus on the creative and design side. You will lead strategic, commercial, and operational initiatives and play a key role in driving the company forward. This is a broad and exciting role where you can genuinely make an impact and make the role your own. With ample scope for growth and ownership, this is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to become embedded in a leading creative design studio. In addition to working with leading global names, our client offers a competitive remuneration package, including a profit-related bonus, hybrid/remote working, and a focus on employee culture and wellbeing. This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to join a desirable London-based design practice in a senior position. Please note: applicants must have prior experience in a leadership role within the architecture, design, or built environment sector, although experience as a designer is not required. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with the Founders to ensure the efficient day to day running of the studio Involvement in bids, proposals and work winning, identifying areas of growth and improvement Oversee contract management, carrying out reviews and recommendations Own financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and margin control. Drive business development and market expansion across key sectors and regions. Lead and develop the leadership team, embedding accountability and high performance. Strengthen senior client relationships and represent the business at an executive level where needed. Build scalable systems, processes, and governance to support continued growth. Key Skills/Requirements: Exceptional leader with strong strategic and commercial acumen, able to set vision, define growth strategy, and lead the business effectively. Proven experience in a leadership role within the architecture, design, or built environment sector (Middle East exposure highly advantageous). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build trusted relationships both internally and externally. Highly organised, with the ability to manage complexity and multiple priorities. Numerically strong, with confidence interpreting financial data and commercial metrics. Sound experience and understanding of contracts, commercial negotiations, and risk management. Comfortable leading through growth, change, and increasing complexity. Confident, decisive, and accountable leader with a results-driven mindset. Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate senior teams within a creative environment. Demonstrated success driving growth through client relationships, partnerships, and market expansion. To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions). By applying for this role, you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.

This no limits approach means that we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping us to change the insurance narrative - doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities. From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19 vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we're using our skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.We are actively looking for an Account Executive to join our growing Private Clients team with Howden Consumer & Local Commercial. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful team and develop your experience and career within High-net-worth insurance. You will be responsible for building rapport with an existing book of clients and working closely with the team to achieve objectives. About you: You will have experience developing and building long lasting relationships with Private or HNW Clients. You must have a passion for excellent customer services as this role will be working with existing clients and will be supporting their needs. You will be tenacious and have a business curiosity, as this will allow you to identify and explore opportunities for existing clients to drive the best possible outcome. You are willing to learn, as every day will be different. This is a great opportunity to expand your insurance knowledge and become Cert CII qualified. You are consultative, have the ability to question effectively and will be an active listener, you will take the time to fully understand client requirements and be able to advise on products and solutions - always identifying opportunities, but more importantly, looking for a 'path to yes' Rewards: We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that's why we offer: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind: Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury Contributory pension scheme - 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025 Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from: Discounts on gym membership across the UK Salary sacrifice schemes - Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase Access to discounted personal health policies - Critical illness, private medical, dental plans A range of insurance products available commission free, including home, motor, travel and specialist vehicles Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of work

Interim Divisional Financial Controller (12-month contract Mat cover) North Manchester (Hybrid working - 2 days office based) Salary - £80,000 - £90,000 Axon Moore is exclusively partnering with a high growth business based in North Manchester as they look to bring in a qualified and experience Financial Controller for a circa of 12 months to cover Maternity Leave. The successful candidate will be tasked to provide financial reporting, insight, challenge, standardisation and financial control to aid the division to achieve its financial objectives through strong finance business partnering skills and acting as deputy to the Divisional Finance Director. Key Responsibilities: To implement, maintain and continuously improve best in class standardised reporting for all functions within the Leadership Team - including Sales, Operations, Product Development, and Marketing - with commentary that provides insightful analysis to aide decision making. To ensure reporting is consistent within the division and across other divisions. To own and prepare all financial slides for the Leadership Team Meeting and Monthly / Quarterly Business Reviews (MBRs / QBRs) with the Executive Committee. To own the divisional quarterly financial forecast, annual budget and 5 Year Planning processes, ensuring consistency in approach across local finance teams, coordinating and owning the overall process at divisional level, ensuring Group submission requirements are met with assumptions and targets well understood by all. To support the Financial 'cash up' of the monthly S&OP / IBP Process so it is the one source of truth in guiding the business, challenging the Sales and Operations Teams to deliver on their commitments. To support weekly performance reporting required by Group Finance, including the weekly sales outlook process. To support monthly Finance Reviews (Demand and Supply) to hold Sales Directors, Key Account Managers and Plant Managers to account for their numbers and to drive action which will improve EBITA. To act as commercial business partner for high priority/strategic business opportunities To support and challenge cost centre managers to manage and control divisional overhead costs through insightful reporting, regular review meetings and tracking of cost reduction plans. Responsibility for the costing team with an aim to ensure they're providing high quality costings, that are accurate and reflect the most likely costs that will be incurred to manufacture and distribute goods. Manage a team of commercial finance business partners, ensuring they're adequately trained to business partner the commercial team to the highest standards. To provide ad hoc financial analysis to Divisional and Group stakeholders, working closely with the MD, Commercial Director and Group Financial Controller in particular. International travel within Europe will be required once a quarter for 3 to 4 business working days which will be covered for by the client. I am looking to speak with qualified accountants, with commercial experience who aren't afraid of rolling their sleeves up and supporting the business through a period of change and growth. Interviews are looking to take place next week to not miss out and to find out more please apply today.