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JOB TITLE: Senior Finance Manager DEPARTMENT: Finance LOCATION: United Kingdom (Hybrid) REPORTS TO: Director of Finance (UK) A. ROLE PURPOSE The Senior Finance Manager will support the Director of Finance, deputising where required and ensuring effective management of finance, accounting, and tax matters click apply for full job details

The Marches Academy Trust (MAT) was one of the earliest academy trusts established in the Shropshire area and has grown significantly over the past 14 years. The trust now comprises 18 schools: five secondary schools, twelve primary schools, and one 9-16 special school, serving a wide range of communities including small rural settings where schools play a vital role at the heart of local life. Four primary schools joined the trust most recently in December 2025, reflecting a period of rapid but carefully managed growth. The trust operates as a Mixed Multi Academy Trust, including both secular schools and Church of England schools, with formal links to the Diocese of Lichfield. The four most recent schools to join the trust are all Church of England schools. Representation from the Diocese sits on the Trust Board in line with the trust's Mixed MAT arrangements. Trustees are not expected to be practising members of the Church of England, but they are expected to uphold and champion the trust's vision and ethos: Achievement through caring and Inspiring potential. Marches Academy Trust has a strong track record of securing improvement. This is particularly evident at Woodlands School, the trust's 9-16 special school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Previously judged inadequate prior to joining the trust, its most recent inspection (March 2024) confirmed significant improvement, with all areas judged good except the quality of education, which continues to improve. The provision is well supported by the local authority and serves pupils from both within and beyond the trust. Beyond its core educational provision, the trust delivers a range of central and traded services, including IT and aspects of SEND support, to schools outside the trust. It also operates its own Teaching School, supporting professional development across the region, and works closely with its linked charity, the 4 All Foundation, which provides community based activities such as sport and family learning through local hubs. The trust is financially well governed, having recently received a clean external audit. The audit report will be shared with the full board ahead of submission to Companies House. Governance arrangements are well established: the trust has nine trustees, supported by a dedicated Trust Governance Professional, and all schools operate with local governing boards under a clear scheme of delegation. An External Review of Governance was completed in 2023 and all recommendations have been fully implemented, with reviews commissioned on a three year cycle. The Trust are seeking to build board capacity and support succession planning, as some existing trustees approach the end of their terms of office. The trust is keen to appoint new trustees who can bring fresh perspective, robust challenge, and strategic insight as the trust continues to grow and expand its influence across the region. The Trust's Requirements: The Marches Academy Trust is seeking to appoint up to four new Trustees with one or more of the following areas of expertise. Trustees will work collectively to provide strategic oversight, constructive challenge, and support to the executive leadership team. Finance and Business: The trust is seeking trustees with strong finance or commercial experience. While formal accountancy qualifications are not essential, candidates should be confident reading and interpreting company accounts and providing challenge on strategic financial planning, budget monitoring, and value for money. Successful candidates are likely to have overseen annual budgets of at least £50m, ideally within a growing or complex organisation. Experience of supporting organisational growth, developing traded services, or operating within financial constraint would be particularly valuable. These trustees are likely to add capacity to the Finance & Operations Committee. Time Commitment and Meetings: Trustees are typically expected to commit 6-8 hours per month, including preparation and reading, which can be undertaken flexibly. The Trust Board meets six times per year (October, November, February, March, May and July), with an additional annual strategy meeting. Board meetings are usually held on Monday mornings, starting at 9.30am, and last approximately 90 minutes. The trust operates three core committees: Finance & Operations, Audit & Risk, and Education Standards, each meeting once per half term. Finance & Operations and Education Standards meetings are held on Mondays at 9.30am; Audit & Risk meetings follow from 11.00am to 12.00pm. Meetings are primarily face to face at the trust's headquarters at The Grange Primary School, Shrewsbury (SY1 3QR), though hybrid attendance is available where necessary. Trustees are expected to attend at least half of meetings in person. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established, ambitious and values led trust with a strong local reputation and deep rooted partnerships across the region. As the trust continues to scale its impact, expand traded services, and explore further opportunities to support small schools and specialist provision, new trustees will play a critical role in shaping its future direction. Skills Finance Type of establishment: Multi academy trust What does the role include? As a trustee/director your key responsibilities are to ensure clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction; to hold executive leaders to account - both for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and to oversee the organisation's financial performance to ensure its funds are directed to the best possible educational outcomes for young people. By volunteering as a trustee/director you will be responsible for contributing to the strategic decision making of the board, helping the trust to realise immediate and long term goals, and ultimately ensuring transparency, accountability, and challenge. What are the benefits? Volunteering on an academy trust board is a meaningful way to shape young people's futures and strengthen education in your community. Trustees play a vital role in setting strategic direction and holding executive leaders to account - ensuring schools deliver the best outcomes. Alongside making a tangible impact, you'll gain valuable experience in senior level decision making. This is a great opportunity to support your career development, build a non executive portfolio, and give back to education. Further information: You can also find out more public information about the Trust on the Get Information About Schools Page Marches Academy Trust reference number is 3855. The following webpage also provides useful information and reading to any potential trustee: If you have any questions before applying, please contact our Trustee Recruitment Team on .

Join us at EIT At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Your Role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Tax to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in indirect tax, with a working knowledge of other relevant areas such as Employment taxes, Business Tax, Transfer Pricing and R&D tax credits. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role will be instrumental in shaping and leading our tax compliance and strategy as we scale. Your Responsibilities Managing all aspects of UK tax compliance, including Corporate Income Tax, Employment taxes, VAT, and other relevant taxes for the UK Group entities. Ensuring accurate and timely filings of quarterly and annual tax returns, along with other reporting obligations. Proactively creating and implementing processes, controls and governance, as well as improvements in the robustness of tax data to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function. Developing features, functionalities and processes within the ERP system. Collaborating with different parts of the business to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions and providing advice and support on tax related matters, including property transactions, transfer pricing, and structuring. Managing relationships with external tax advisors, auditors and HMRC, including the management of tax audits. Supporting with financial reporting, tax account reconciliations, tax provisions and tax forecasting. Identifying and mitigating tax risks, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Developing and implementing tax strategies, which are aligned with the company's overall business objectives, considering both short term and long term implications. Staying up to date with changes in tax legislation, assessing their impact on the company and proactively adapting strategies as needed. Skills, Qualifications & Experience Qualified tax professional (e.g., ACA/CTA/ATT) with extensive experience in UK tax. 10 years PQE, with experience working in house, as well as in a professional services firm. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Have excellent communication skills and an ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinking. Experience of Oracle is desirable but not essential. Prior experience working in similar industries is nice to have. Key Attributes Experience with managing HMRC. Proactive self starter who is a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. High proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel. Ability to engage and effectively build relationships with business stakeholders across functions from all levels of the organisation. Our Benefits Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.

Job Title:Head of Financial Reporting Birimingham We are seeking a dynamic and experienced finance leader to head up a large-scale accounting and reporting function. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for overseeing financial operations, compliance and reporting. We are seeking a qualified accountant with a proven track record in leading finance teams, strong technical accounting ac click apply for full job details

Overview Head of Operational Excellence (Head of Operations) London Hybrid (up to 3 days per week in the office) Full-time, Permanent £75,000-£85,000 About the role Cloudscaler is growing fast, and we are looking for a senior operational leader to help us scale intelligently. As Head of Operational Excellence, you will own and evolve the operational backbone of the business. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will bring structure, automation, and clarity across finance, people operations, and business processes. You will work closely with our founders and leadership team to ensure Cloudscaler continues to grow in a controlled, efficient, and data-informed way. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving how businesses work, loves simplifying complexity, and is excited by the potential of technology and AI to transform operations. You do not need to be an expert in every domain. What matters most is strong judgment, a holistic view of the business, and the ability to turn strategy into action. What you will be doing Driving operational strategy Translate Cloudscaler's business goals into clear, measurable operational plans Define and track meaningful KPIs across finance, people, and operations Provide clear, concise reporting and insights to leadership and the Board Use data to spot risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities before they become problems Help shape the long-term strategy of the business through operational insight Process improvement, automation, and technology Review how we work today and redesign processes to be leaner, smarter, and more scalable Identify opportunities to automate manual or repetitive work across the business, partnering with our Chief AI Officer to explore how AI can improve operational effectiveness Ensure key processes are clearly documented and easy for teams to follow Finance and commercial operations Take a holistic view of finance and what matters most for leadership decision making Oversee financial processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and scalability Drive automation to shorten month-end close and invoicing cycles Work with external accountants, auditors, and finance partners Use financial and operational data to highlight risks, improve margins, and control costs People and HR operations Oversee HR systems and processes, with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and employee experience Partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition to improve recruitment processes and outcomes Own and improve joiner, mover, and leaver processes Ensure compliance with UK employment law, IR35, and equality regulations Recruitment and workforce planning Work with leadership to forecast hiring needs and priorities Lead structured resourcing discussions and workforce planning Support the long-term shift towards a higher permanent workforce ratio Risk, compliance, and quality Coordinate audits and compliance activity, working with internal and external experts Maintain ISO accreditation and associated management systems Ensure compliance with data protection, health and safety, and other regulatory requirements Identify operational risks and ensure mitigation plans are documented and owned What we are looking for Experience and skills Senior operational leadership experience in a fast-growing business, ideally technology or professional services Strong understanding of how finance, people, and operations fit together Proven experience improving processes and making businesses run more efficiently Comfortable using data and technology to inform decisions and drive change Strong Excel skills and confidence working with dashboards and reporting Experience working with common HR, finance, and collaboration tools An interest in automation and AI, with a desire to learn and apply new approaches Experience leading teams and managing competing priorities Personal qualities Structured, organised, and proactive A strategic thinker who can also get hands-on when needed Comfortable with ambiguity and change in a fast-paced environment Calm under pressure and pragmatic in approach Emotionally intelligent, able to handle sensitive conversations with confidence and fairness Curious about new technology and how it can improve the way businesses operate Commercially minded and able to connect detail to big-picture outcomes Why join Cloudscaler This is a rare opportunity to shape the operational engine of a scaling consultancy with strong technical foundations and ambitious growth plans. You will work closely with our founders, influence company strategy, and have real ownership over how we evolve as we grow towards 200 employees and beyond. If you enjoy building, improving, and scaling businesses, and want to do that in an environment that values technology, clarity, and impact, we would love to hear from you. This is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, parental status, religion or medical history. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know when you speak to our Talent Acquisition team or contact at the earliest opportunity.

Head of Operations - Appvia Location:London, UK (Hybrid - typically 2-3 days in-office) Contract:Permanent, Full-time Package:£80,000-90,000 + 10% Bonus + 10% Shares + Benefits (see more below) About Us Appvia helps organisations build, secure and innovate across cloud, data and AI, drawing on our practical expertise gained from developing and maintaining open-source, cloud-native tools and products. As AWS Advanced and Microsoft Solutions Partners, we deliver secure, scalable platforms covering containerisation, FinOps, modernisation and data platforms. As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to balancing purpose with profit, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance. We believe that responsible business practices and technical excellence go hand in hand. Interview process - 3 stage Discovery conversation with our Talent Acquisition team Interview with COO Final Interview with CEO About the Role We are seeking an experienced Head of Operations to drive operational excellence across our growing business. This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting to the COO and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, where you will shape and optimise our internal operations, manage critical certifications and compliance programmes, and ensure we maintain our position on key public sector procurement frameworks. You will be responsible for building scalable operational processes that support our ambitious growth plans while maintaining the agility and innovation that defines our culture. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work autonomously, and brings a strategic mindset to operational challenges. Operational Leadership & Strategy Develop and implement operational strategies that support business growth and efficiency Establish and refine internal processes, policies, and procedures to ensure smooth day-to-day operations Own resource planning and capacity management across the organisation Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programmes Manage relationships with key service providers Roll out and embed OKR (Objectives and Key Results) methodology across the business, facilitating goal-setting cycles and tracking progress Coach teams on effective OKR practices, ensuring alignment between company, team, and individual objectives Working closely with Talent and People Operations to streamline onboarding and upskilling. Public Sector Framework Management Own and manage our presence on Crown Commercial Service frameworks including G-Cloud, Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS), and Technology Services Lead framework application and renewal processes, ensuring timely submissions and competitive positioning Monitor framework performance, maintain compliance requirements, and optimise service listings Identify and evaluate new framework opportunities aligned with our strategic direction Ensure ongoing compliance with public sector contractual obligations and reporting requirements Certifications, Standards & Compliance Maintain and enhance existing certifications including B Corp status, ensuring continued compliance and recertification Lead the acquisition of new ISO certifications (e.g., ISO 20000 as required for business growth Manage and enhance security accreditations (including Cyber Essentials and ISO27001) Develop and maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and Quality Management System (QMS) Coordinate internal and external audits, manage audit findings, and drive remediation activities Stay current with regulatory changes and industry standards that impact our operations Finance & Business Operations Oversee operational budgets and work with finance to ensure effective cost management Support contract management, commercial negotiations, and procurement activities Implement and manage operational tools, systems, and technologies Produce operational reports and KPIs for leadership and board review Contribute to company strategy and decision-making as a member of the Senior Leadership Team People & Culture Partner with leadership on people operations including onboarding, policies, and employee experience Support a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with our B Corp values Lead or support office management, facilities, and health and safety requirements Essential Experience & Skills Proven track record in operations leadership, ideally within a technology consultancy, SaaS, or professional services environment Experience implementing and managing OKR frameworks or similar goal-setting methodologies Hands-on experience with ISO certification processes, particularly ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management) Experience scaling operations in a high-growth technology business Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities Strong commercial acumen and experience with contract negotiation Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Self-starter mentality with the ability to work autonomously and drive initiatives forward Desirable Experience managing UK public sector procurement frameworks (G-Cloud, DOS, or similar Crown Commercial Service agreements) Strong understanding of compliance requirements for UK public sector contracts Experience with B Corp certification and maintaining social/environmental impact standards Familiarity with cloud technologies, Kubernetes, or DevOps environments Experience with Cyber Essentials Plus or other security accreditations Knowledge of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) or ISO 22301 (Business Continuity) Why join Appvia? We are a self-funded, London based startup; providing businesses with a fast and secure way to deploy containerised applications into the cloud. We are on a mission to enable organisations to make cloud-based software delivery simple and efficient, whilst having the insights into costs, security and cadence. As a company that holds customers at the heart of everything we do, we are looking for candidates that want to make a real change to how Dev and Ops is working in the industry. With us our customers, like the UK's Home Office & Bank of England, are harnessing cloud-native technologies, limiting the challenges of infrastructure management and rapidly delivering digital products. What's on offer? ️Work-life balance Flexible working with core hours of 10-4pm because we know life happens outside of work Hybrid working - only one compulsory office day per month 25 days' holiday a year, plus bank holidays An additional day off for your birthday Enhanced maternity and paternity to full pay Workplace Nursery Benefit to help working parents For your well-being Full Private Healthcare cover for you with partners and children covered 50% Death in Service Cycle to Work scheme Electric Car Scheme Pension plus a salary sacrifice option for even greater savings Employee Assistance Programme Free hygiene products available in the London office Mental health support Free therapy through AXA Access to the Headspace App Trained Mental Health First Aiders Other fun perks Learning budget of £1,000 a year Your own MacBook Pro while you work at Appvia Dog friendly office Wear what makes you comfortable Free snacks in the office Pool table & ping pong table Regular team socials, board game nights, industry meetups and more! But don't just take our word for it, you can check out what our Appvians say about us on Glassdoor and by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage, respect, and recognise diversity of thought and background throughout the business. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity, and disability status. Note:While all roles are active and approved at the time of posting, the dynamic nature of our start-up means some applications may be processed to pipeline talent for future opportunities rather than current openings. We will strive to keep you informed of any changes to the status of your application.

Procurement Manager at Kwalee (UK Visa Sponsorship) A Little Bit About Kwalee . Kwalee is a games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, which boasts more than 1 billion installs on mobile platforms with games such as Teacher Simulator, Draw it, Bake It, Shootout 3D, Rocket Sky! and Line Up: Draw the Criminal. The company also publishes a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Eternal Hope, Tens, Scathe, and Wildmender along with the upcoming titles ROBOBEAT, Space Chef, The Precinct and The Spirit of the Samurai. Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co founder David Darling CBE, who is joined by a fast growing team of global gaming experts with studios in the UK, India, Portugal and China and remote team members all over the world, Kwalee is on the lookout for high quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch. Outside of its games, Kwalee is also highly active in the industry, as an ambassador of the not for profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of the charity SpecialEffect. What's In It For You? Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/WFH is the norm Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best A dog friendly office (There's dog free areas too, if pooches aren't your thing) Private medical cover Life Assurance - for long term peace of mind On site gym - take care of yourself VISA Sponsorship - available Pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays! Kwalee Artificial Intelligence (K.A.I) - win prizes for proposing useful AI initiatives Are You Up To The Challenge? In the role of Procurement Manager, you will have a pivotal role in overseeing the entire procurement process from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include maintaining vendor relationships, facilitating the vendor contract renewal process, managing outsourced managed services, and leading the Office Administration team. Your Team Mates Our finance team shoulders the responsibility of monitoring the financial health of the entire company. They reason with logic, are accurate with numbers, and grasp what adds or brings tangible value to the business. And they do it with great optimism and humour. What Does The Job Actually Involve? Management of a company wide, efficient, and agile procurement process. Negotiation with vendors with the aim of achieving best value for Kwalee, procuring high quality goods and services within established time constraints. Maintain good third party vendor governance and oversee the management of outsourced services relationships, working with relationship owners and heads of division to ensure contractual terms are met and relationships maintained. Support the management of spend budgets, working with budget holders to ensure all spend is tracked, accounted for, and reported to internal stakeholders. Build and manage a brilliant team of Office Administrators to support procurement, vendor management, and general office administration. Help maintain Kwalee's position as a leading game producer and publisher. Build capability such that Kwalee develops its market and commercial position. More Details About The Role Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and negotiate favourable terms and agreements. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and quality product delivery. Cost Control Monitor and control procurement budgets and costs to maximise efficiency and reduce expenses. Implement cost saving initiatives and strategies without compromising quality. Inventory & Asset Management Manage inventory levels within Office Administration and support stock management in other departments such as within Information Technology, to meet business needs while minimising excess stock and associated costs. Implement inventory control and asset tracking systems to optimise stock turnover and management. Maintain an up to date asset register. Quality Assurance Ensure that all procured goods and services meet quality and safety standards and are fit for purpose. Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues promptly. Strategic Sourcing Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business objectives. Support the selection and management of strategic managed services partners as needed. Stay updated on market trends and technology advancements. Contract Negotiation Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to secure advantageous terms for Kwalee. Continuously review and update contracts to reflect changing business needs. Cross Functional Collaboration Collaborate with cross functional teams, including game development, production, and supply chain, to align procurement with project goals and timelines. Compliance And Risk Management Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in procurement practices. Identify and mitigate procurement related risks. Office Administration Team Management Manage the Office Administration teams in Kwalee's office hubs. Ensure Office Administration activities are completed in a timely manner. HOW TO APPLY Interested applicants should CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit his/her application.

Head of Data Science Hybrid in London, United Kingdom We're looking for a Head of Data Science You'll lead multiple data science teams whose work guides decision-making across lending, product, operations, and strategy. You'll shape how we work, ensuring that analytical insight directly influences the choices that matter most at iwoca. The company Small businesses move fast. Opportunities often don't wait, and cash flow pressures can appear overnight. To keep going, and growing, SMEs need finance that's as flexible and responsive as they are. That's why we built iwoca. Our smart technology, data science and five-star customer service ensures business owners can act with the speed, confidence and control they need, exactly when it's needed. We've already cleared the way for 100,000 businesses with more than £4 billion in funding. Our passionate team is driven to help even more SMEs succeed, through access to better finance and other services that make running a business easier. Our ultimate mission is to support one million SMEs in their defining moments, creating lasting impact for the communities and economies they drive. The team iwoca's data scientists build probabilistic and statistical models that make lending decisions in real time, support forecasting and shape commercial strategy. Their work is deployed in production code and makes real-time lending decisions; it's more than exploratory analysis. Successfully leading iwoca's data science teams will require close collaboration with engineering, product, and commercial teams. The role As the Head of Data Science, you'll lead a group that focuses on rigorous, interpretable, and commercially useful modelling that is deployed, monitored, and maintained in production. You'll set direction, shape team structure, and ensure the function's work is grounded in commercial context and used by decision-makers across iwoca. The group has approximately 25 data scientists, with most working in a central team and some smaller groups aligned to specific products or domains. You'll report to one of iwoca's co-founders, who is also a data scientist. Strategic direction You'll work with the team leads and senior data scientists who coordinate day-to-day work. You'll help them plan, sequence, and review projects and maintain consistent standards of reasoning, communication, and methodology. You'll help the teams decide where and how to apply their efforts - identifying where modelling adds value and where a lighter heuristic approach could be more effective. Technical and people leadership You'll oversee hiring and development, ensuring assessment, progression, and knowledge-sharing are fair, structured, and suited to a growing multi-team environment. You'll shape how data science is applied at scale - how uncertainty is communicated, how analytical support is allocated, and how the function directs its effort to the highest-value work. Collaboration with engineering and business teams You'll coordinate with Engineering, Product, and Operations teams so that projects are properly scoped, resourced, and aligned with wider priorities. You'll represent the function in discussions that shape lending, risk, and product decisions by explaining assumptions, highlighting risks, and helping senior stakeholders act on analytical insight. The requirements Essential Strategic leadership: You have experience setting data science strategy and aligning work with commercial goals. You can translate technical modelling for senior stakeholders, make assumptions explicit, and shape the decisions that follow. Production experience: You have managed the full lifecycle of models in production - deploying, monitoring, and retiring them. You are comfortable coordinating chains of model dependencies across different teams. Commercial acumen: You understand how modelling supports business decisions and know when to make trade-offs between depth, delivery time, and value. Team development: You have a track record of hiring and developing data scientists, and establishing consistent standards for planning, peer review, and methodology. Technical background: You have a background in probability, statistics, or a related quantitative field such as mathematics or physics and can evaluate analytical work for conceptual soundness. Bonus Experience shaping an R&D or modelling agenda, including probabilistic or long-term forecasting work Experience in domains such as credit risk, lending, or customer lifetime value Experience representing a data science function externally (for example, industry events or publications) The salary We expect to pay from £120,000 to £170,000 for this role. But, we're open-minded, so definitely include your salary goals with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates, and run quarterly performance and salary reviews. The culture At iwoca, we prioritise a culture of learning, growth, and support, and invest in the professional development of our team members. We value thought and skill diversity, and encourage you to explore new areas of interest to help us innovate and improve our products and services. The offices We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a great place to work: Offices in London, Leeds, Berlin, and Frankfurt with plenty of drinks and snacks. Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, football, etc. The benefits Flexible working hours. Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership. A private GP service (separate from Vitality) for you, your partner, and your dependents. 25 days' holiday per year, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave, and unlimited unpaid leave. A one-month, fully paid sabbatical after four years. Instant access to external counselling and therapy sessions for team members that need emotional or mental health support. 3% Pension contributions on total earnings. An employee equity incentive scheme. Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money. Electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme. Two company retreats a year: we've been to France, Italy, Spain, and further afield. And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer: A learning and development budget for everyone. Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers. Access to learning platforms like Treehouse Useful links iwoca benefits & policies Interview welcome pack.

Head of Operations - College of Social Sciences - 106721 - Grade 8 United Kingdom Be the First to Apply Job Description College of Social Sciences Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606 Grade: 8 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to June 2027 Closing date: 10th February 2026 Interview date:24th February 2026 This role is also open as an internal secondment opportunity which would need to be agreed by your current line manager. Previous applicants need not apply. Our offer to you People are at the heart of what we are and do. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, andweare equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university.We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here todevelopthrough our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programmewhichprovides allprofessionalservices staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential.With almost 5,000professionalservices jobs in a wide-range of functionsin Edgbaston andin our campus inDubai, there are plenty of opportunities foryou to be able to develop yourcareer at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate.We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are,and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees andtothe success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer avarietyof flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working.In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 dayspaid holidaya year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site.On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops,places to eat and drink,our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. Based across our world-class campuses in Birmingham and Dubai, the College of Social Sciences (CoSS) is a global, diverse, and inclusive community of currently more than 12,500 students, 900 academics, and 300professional services staff. We are committed to our strategic goal of driving social change for a fairer and more sustainable world. Our staff and students benefit from being in communities with rich cultures and contribute to the regional and global workforce and economy. Our four schools - Business, Education, Government, and Social Policy and Society - are in the vanguard of innovative and impactful research and teaching across social science. This role would be based in the School of Social Policy and Society. The School delivers a suite of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and executive education programmes to a diverse and international student population. We undertake research that matters, collaborating with our research partners from the private, public and third sectors from across the world. Role Summary The Head of Operations (HoOp) plays a key role in supporting the Head of School to deliver on University, College and School strategy. The role balances strategic thinking with delivering operational excellence through leadership of the professional services teams, frequently requiring the post-holder to translate complex strategy into operational plans. Reporting into the College Director of Operations HoOps are key members of the School Strategic Management team, College Professional Services Strategic Leadership Team (PSSLT), and College Management Network. The HoOp role is a College role, based locally within a School, and part of a team of senior professional services leads within the College.Flexibility is a key aspect of this position, with occasional cover and support to other Schools within the College based on operational demand and business need The HoOp will be required to work strategically with excellent communication and leadership skills, significant operational experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement of excellent service delivery through a collaborative and inclusive approach. Main Duties Leadership Provide the Head of School with exceptional leadership support in order to ensure both the School's strategic and operational priorities are delivered to a high standard. Work effectively with the School's Senior Management Team (SMT), translating strategy into practice, and ensuring clear communication or the School's priorities to professional services teams. Lead and manage professional services staff in the school to ensure effective, positive working relationships at all levels, both directly and through working with interim and matrix managers. Lead staff through periods of change, communicating a clear and positive vision and acting as a role model. Ongoing development and support for direct reports through coaching and training, both formal and informal. Developing teams that consistently embody and demonstrate the University values, and an ability to lead by example. Working with senior Professional Services colleagues across the College, lead on the continuous improvement of operational service delivery. Strategic and Operational Work in partnership with College Business Partners (as appropriate) to support the Head of School, in developing the School's Strategy in the context of the CoSS 2030 and the University Strategic Framework. Engagement with strategic initiatives, including with external partners, ensuring that the required professional services contribution is made. Work as part of the College Professional Services Strategic Leadership Team to provide a critical link between University Professional Services, College and School. Balance local needs with overarching University and College objectives and ensure that practices are aligned wherever possible, ensuring the delivery of an outstanding student and academic experience. Work closely with the College Finance Team, Head of School to understand the school's operational budget and support in year financial planning processes Oversee the School Operations Team's day-to-day management of operations within the School, including facilities management, security, maintenance, administrative services and ensuring that the School has appropriate health and safety procedures in place. Governance and Compliance Support the Head of School in ensuring that the School has robust governance and decision making structures that are fully aligned with those at College and University level. Lead role in understanding requirements for compliance with accreditation and regulatory bodies as relevant to the School, and responsibility for operational aspects. Ensure that the School's committees are supported to a high standard and ensure that decisions made are communicated and followed up as appropriate. To take the lead on ensuring that the School complies with University Regulations, all other University policies, procedures and guidelines, relevant legislation. HR Management Ensure appropriate HR strategies and procedures are in place for school members of staff to include induction, succession planning, training and development, performance management and review and reward mechanisms, working with College HR staff as appropriate to ensure compliance with University policy and procedures and relevant legislation. Recruit, train, and supervise professional services staff, promoting professional development and high performance. Conduct regular performance reviews and address staff concerns. Lead School HR processes by liaising with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, managing staffing requests, drafting business cases (CPAG) and job descriptions, and overseeing fixed-term contract staff activities in partnership with HR. Technology and Innovation Utilise technology to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery, including automation. Oversee the implementation of new systems and processes. Equity, Diversity and Belonging Actively promote equality, diversity and belongingacting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture Citizenship and collaboration Develop effective working relationships with the other Heads of Operations and professional services colleagues across the University. Take on projects as requested by the College Director of Operations for the benefit of the wider College and University. As a Birmingham Professional at the University of Birmingham, you are expected to support key university activities and projects, for example, graduations, confirmation and clearing, and other key events and to work flexibly across the University if required. This role may require occasional reassignment to other Schools based on operational demand and business need. . click apply for full job details

Overview Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 Per annum Hours of work: 35 hours (09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday) Contract type: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Stone Circle direct for further information. About Stone Circle Stone Circle was established by Wiltshire Council in 2019 as a Local Housing Company to complement the Council's housing services and deliver additional housing solutions. Operating on a commercial basis with strong social values, the Group acquires, develops and manages homes across Wiltshire, generating long-term value for the Council. The Group operates across housing management, property acquisition and limited development activity. It works closely with Wiltshire Council in its role as Shareholder, while maintaining clear commercial discipline and robust governance arrangements. As the organisation enters its next phase, the focus is on consolidation and financial discipline. For 2026/27, Stone Circle is prioritising the stabilisation of its core housing business, strengthening governance and assurance, and improving operational predictability. Any consideration of future regulated housing options will be tightly scoped and exploratory, with no commitment to expansion. Role The Head of Operations is a senior executive role with group-wide accountability for the effective operational leadership of the Stone Circle Group. The role is responsible for translating the Board-approved Business Plan into disciplined delivery across housing operations, governance, risk, assurance and corporate services. Reporting directly to the Board, the role provides the primary operational link between the Board, the Shareholder (Wiltshire Council) and the internal team. It ensures the Group operates within a strong governance framework, maintains financial discipline, manages operational and delivery risk, and remains focused on resident outcomes. As part of the 2026/27 Business Plan, the Group will invest in additional senior operational capacity to strengthen day-to-day management. The Head of Operations will play a central role in shaping how this support is structured and deployed, leading the design, recruitment and integration of the role in line with their operational approach, while retaining overall accountability for performance, compliance and delivery. Key responsibilities Strategic leadership Lead delivery of the Group's operational strategy in line with Board-approved Business Plans. Provide clear, evidence-based advice to the Board and Shareholder on operational performance, risk and delivery. Support the Chair in maintaining effective governance, assurance and decision-making frameworks. Housing operations Provide executive oversight of housing management functions including lettings, tenancy management, rent collection, compliance, repairs and resident engagement. Ensure landlord services meet statutory and regulatory obligations and reflect best practice. Oversee performance management frameworks, KPIs and continuous service improvement. Lead delivery of the Housing Company's stabilisation strategy, including portfolio performance, void management, re-letting approach, disposals governance and alignment of services with long-term financial sustainability. Development & asset delivery Oversee delivery of single development site, with a focus on completion and handover. Ensure appropriate controls around procurement, risk, valuations, warranties and asset handover. Governance, risk & assurance Act as a key liaison with the Shareholder and Council officers on governance, reporting and assurance matters. Lead the development and maintenance of robust policies, procedures and internal controls. Support Board and Committee structures, including the Risk & Audit Committee. Embed the Group's annual governance and assurance cycle, including strategic risk management, incident reporting and early Shareholder engagement on assumptions and sensitivities. Supported housing/RP exploration Lead the Group's tightly scoped exploration of potential Registered Provider acquisition options, ensuring work remains proportionate, risk-aware and subject to explicit Shareholder approval. Financial & commercial oversight Work closely with Finance to ensure strong budgetary control, forecasting and value for money. Contribute to business planning, financial modelling and long-term sustainability assessments. Oversee operational aspects of contracts and relationships with external advisers. People & organisational leadership Provide leadership to internal team, fostering a high-performance, accountable and values-led culture. Lead workforce planning and organisational development as the Group consolidates. During 2026/27, lead the recruitment and integration of a senior operational support role to strengthen day-to-day management capacity. Responsible for up to five direct reports, with scope to evolve the structure in line with the Business Plan. Person specification Essential Senior leadership experience in housing, development, local government or a related regulated environment. Experience operating within a stabilisation, consolidation or turnaround context, with emphasis on governance, predictability and risk control. Strong understanding of governance, risk management and operating within a council-owned or shareholder-led company structure. Proven ability to translate strategy into effective operational delivery. Experience working with Boards, Shareholders and senior stakeholders. Financial and commercial awareness. Excellent judgement, communication and influencing skills. Desirable Experience of affordable housing delivery or Local Housing Company models. Experience of acquisitions, asset management or development oversight. Familiarity with local authority governance and assurance requirements. Exposure to regulated housing environments or Registered Provider interfaces. Hands-on nature This is a highly hands-on senior role within a small and agile organisation. The Head of Operations is expected to operate comfortably at both strategic and delivery levels, personally drafting Board and Shareholder papers, developing policies and procedures, engaging directly with operational detail and progressing work without reliance on large teams or extensive support infrastructure. Why Join Stone Circle This is a rare opportunity to play a senior leadership role within a council-owned housing company at a pivotal stage in its development. The postholder will work closely with the Board and Shareholder, help shape how the organisation operates through its consolidation phase, and leave a tangible legacy across governance, delivery and service quality. The role offers significant autonomy, visibility and influence, alongside planned investment in senior operational capacity and a visible base at County Hall to support effective governance, assurance and partnership working. Practical Information Senior executive appointment Hybrid working arrangement, with attendance at Head Office in Trowbridge 2-3 days per week Up to five direct reports Regular engagement across Wiltshire required 35 hours per week (09:00-17:00) Salary and benefits: competitive, dependent on experience Find out more and apply Please contact for further information. Closing date: 5PM on 20 February 2026 Interview date: week commencing 2 March 2026 Commencement date: ASAP PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. 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