Global Head of Third Party Risk Management London, United Kingdom Job Description Who we're looking for The Global Head of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a global framework to assess, monitor, and manage risks associated with Schroders' third-party relationships. This includes vendors, outsourcing partners, service providers, and other external entities critical to the firm's operations. The role ensures that third-party risk is embedded in business decision-making, aligned with regulatory expectations (e.g., FCA, PRA, EBA, SEC), and integrated within the wider enterprise risk management framework. The role requires cross-functional working with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Technology to embed effective risk controls, due diligence, and supplier assurance within all stages of the procurement lifecycle. The role will bring a continuous improvement mindset, staying abreast of the evolving regulatory landscape to ensure Schroders' third party risk practices remain forward looking and fit for purpose. Based in London, the role reports to the Chief Procurement Officer, who is responsible for all Procurement activity across the organisation. About Schroders We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper. The team Group Procurement is the centre of excellence for active commercial management of all of Schroders' supply chain, enabled by great people, disciplined cost management and seamless risk and compliance. Group Procurement sits within the COO Corporate Functions, supporting the wider business on all its third party commercial activity. The team are made up of multiple disciplines across Market Data & Operations, Technology, Corporate Services, Third Party Risk and Procurement Operations. Located across London, Horsham, Singapore, and New York. The base We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We're close to our clients, in the heart of the UK's financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly. What you'll do Lead the development and continuous enhancement of Schroders' Third Party Risk Management strategy and policy. Establish governance structures, including steering committees, reporting lines, and escalation protocols. Ensure alignment with regulatory standards (e.g., DORA, EBA Guidelines, UK PRA SS2/21) and Schroders' risk appetite. Develop and maintain a robust TPRM framework, including risk segmentation, due diligence, onboarding, monitoring, and exit processes. Define risk taxonomy and criticality tiers for third party services. Oversee enterprise wide risk assessments and due diligence of vendors, including financial stability, cyber resilience, and ESG risk. Establish ongoing monitoring mechanisms, including performance reviews, SLA adherence, and control testing. Implement early warning indicators and risk dashboards to track third party exposure and performance. Act as the key control point to prevent the onboarding of supplier risk through data capture, review and assessment. Coordinate the de centralised supplier oversight framework, supporting, advising and collaborating with Business Owners globally, maintaining oversight of supplier reviews and ensuring policy compliance. Work closely with 2nd line risk functions (e.g. Financial Crime, Credit Risk, Business Continuity) to ensure supplier due diligence information is made available for SME review. Design and embed supplier oversight reporting capabilities and continuously improve performance and risk assessment governance and metrics. Continually monitor the global regulatory landscape to ensure policies and procedures remain compliant and fit for purpose. Provide guidance on all areas of the supplier lifecycle and business areas to direct reports and the wider team as required. Own the supplier contract management and oversight platform, ensuring supplier information is recorded, maintained and regularly reviewed. Maintain the Outsourcing Register, including the record of Business Owners, contracts, criticality and associated due diligence activities. Partner with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, IT, and Information Security to embed third party risk management practices. Engage with regulators, internal audit, and external assurance providers on third party risk matters. Communicate third party risk exposures and mitigation strategies to senior management and the board. Lead or support implementation of TPRM systems and tools to automate workflows and reporting. Maintain a centralised third party inventory and ensure quality, consistency, and completeness of vendor data. Support incident response and contingency planning related to third party failures or disruptions. Coordinate with business continuity and resilience teams to ensure robust third party crisis management. The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need Experience in operational risk, third party risk management, enterprise risk within financial services. Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements for outsourcing and third party risk (FCA, PRA, EBA, DORA, etc.). Strong knowledge of contract risk clauses, exit terms, business continuity, and supplier classification models. Proven senior leadership experience managing cross functional teams and risk frameworks in a complex global environment. Experience working closely with 2nd Line Risk and Assurance functions to ensure supplier due diligence is performed, monitored, and aligned to policy. Experience designing, owning and implementing supplier management and oversight frameworks, including contract database or supplier management systems, strong understanding of information security, data privacy, business continuity, and legal/vendor contracting principles. Experience with third party risk platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow VRM, Aravo, Coupa, etc.) is a plus. Adept at leading cross functional engagements with second line and audit teams. Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills; experience engaging with senior stakeholders and regulators. Strategic Thinking Supplier & Third Party Governance Expertise Risk and Control Mindset Regulatory Acumen Leadership & People Management Stakeholder Influence & Communication Analytical & Problem Solving The knowledge, experience and qualifications that'll help Degree in Risk Management, Business, Law, Finance, or related field Master's degree or MBA advantageous Professional certifications in risk or third party management We recognise potential, whoever you are Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio economic background, or any other protected characteristic.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Global Head of Third Party Risk Management London, United Kingdom Job Description Who we're looking for The Global Head of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a global framework to assess, monitor, and manage risks associated with Schroders' third-party relationships. This includes vendors, outsourcing partners, service providers, and other external entities critical to the firm's operations. The role ensures that third-party risk is embedded in business decision-making, aligned with regulatory expectations (e.g., FCA, PRA, EBA, SEC), and integrated within the wider enterprise risk management framework. The role requires cross-functional working with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Technology to embed effective risk controls, due diligence, and supplier assurance within all stages of the procurement lifecycle. The role will bring a continuous improvement mindset, staying abreast of the evolving regulatory landscape to ensure Schroders' third party risk practices remain forward looking and fit for purpose. Based in London, the role reports to the Chief Procurement Officer, who is responsible for all Procurement activity across the organisation. About Schroders We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper. The team Group Procurement is the centre of excellence for active commercial management of all of Schroders' supply chain, enabled by great people, disciplined cost management and seamless risk and compliance. Group Procurement sits within the COO Corporate Functions, supporting the wider business on all its third party commercial activity. The team are made up of multiple disciplines across Market Data & Operations, Technology, Corporate Services, Third Party Risk and Procurement Operations. Located across London, Horsham, Singapore, and New York. The base We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We're close to our clients, in the heart of the UK's financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly. What you'll do Lead the development and continuous enhancement of Schroders' Third Party Risk Management strategy and policy. Establish governance structures, including steering committees, reporting lines, and escalation protocols. Ensure alignment with regulatory standards (e.g., DORA, EBA Guidelines, UK PRA SS2/21) and Schroders' risk appetite. Develop and maintain a robust TPRM framework, including risk segmentation, due diligence, onboarding, monitoring, and exit processes. Define risk taxonomy and criticality tiers for third party services. Oversee enterprise wide risk assessments and due diligence of vendors, including financial stability, cyber resilience, and ESG risk. Establish ongoing monitoring mechanisms, including performance reviews, SLA adherence, and control testing. Implement early warning indicators and risk dashboards to track third party exposure and performance. Act as the key control point to prevent the onboarding of supplier risk through data capture, review and assessment. Coordinate the de centralised supplier oversight framework, supporting, advising and collaborating with Business Owners globally, maintaining oversight of supplier reviews and ensuring policy compliance. Work closely with 2nd line risk functions (e.g. Financial Crime, Credit Risk, Business Continuity) to ensure supplier due diligence information is made available for SME review. Design and embed supplier oversight reporting capabilities and continuously improve performance and risk assessment governance and metrics. Continually monitor the global regulatory landscape to ensure policies and procedures remain compliant and fit for purpose. Provide guidance on all areas of the supplier lifecycle and business areas to direct reports and the wider team as required. Own the supplier contract management and oversight platform, ensuring supplier information is recorded, maintained and regularly reviewed. Maintain the Outsourcing Register, including the record of Business Owners, contracts, criticality and associated due diligence activities. Partner with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, IT, and Information Security to embed third party risk management practices. Engage with regulators, internal audit, and external assurance providers on third party risk matters. Communicate third party risk exposures and mitigation strategies to senior management and the board. Lead or support implementation of TPRM systems and tools to automate workflows and reporting. Maintain a centralised third party inventory and ensure quality, consistency, and completeness of vendor data. Support incident response and contingency planning related to third party failures or disruptions. Coordinate with business continuity and resilience teams to ensure robust third party crisis management. The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need Experience in operational risk, third party risk management, enterprise risk within financial services. Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements for outsourcing and third party risk (FCA, PRA, EBA, DORA, etc.). Strong knowledge of contract risk clauses, exit terms, business continuity, and supplier classification models. Proven senior leadership experience managing cross functional teams and risk frameworks in a complex global environment. Experience working closely with 2nd Line Risk and Assurance functions to ensure supplier due diligence is performed, monitored, and aligned to policy. Experience designing, owning and implementing supplier management and oversight frameworks, including contract database or supplier management systems, strong understanding of information security, data privacy, business continuity, and legal/vendor contracting principles. Experience with third party risk platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow VRM, Aravo, Coupa, etc.) is a plus. Adept at leading cross functional engagements with second line and audit teams. Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills; experience engaging with senior stakeholders and regulators. Strategic Thinking Supplier & Third Party Governance Expertise Risk and Control Mindset Regulatory Acumen Leadership & People Management Stakeholder Influence & Communication Analytical & Problem Solving The knowledge, experience and qualifications that'll help Degree in Risk Management, Business, Law, Finance, or related field Master's degree or MBA advantageous Professional certifications in risk or third party management We recognise potential, whoever you are Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio economic background, or any other protected characteristic.
Birmingham City Football Club plc
City, Birmingham
Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise. With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is experiencing an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and s playing a central role in the once-in-a-generation transformation of England's second city - the Sports Quarter project With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success - on and off the pitch. We are seeking an exceptionalChief Financial Officer (CFO)to help lead the next chapter of the Club's journey. Reporting to theCEO, the CFO will act as a key strategic partner, driving financial performance, ensuring robust financial governance and shaping sustainable long-term growth across all areas of the Club. This role is pivotal to both the Club's day-to-day financial performance and the planning and delivery of major capital investment projects. Key Responsibilities Sustainable Business Growth Partner with the CEO, Board and senior leaders to develop and deliver long-term business and financial strategy Develop long- and short-term financial models and plans that support business performance and sustainable growth Create detailed ROI models to guide investment decisions and prioritisation Assess long-term financial trends and identify opportunities for new income streams and business development Build a reporting infrastructure that supports high-quality, insight-driven decision-making Work closely with Football leadership through the Football Committee to inform recruitment and football operations strategy Identify and promote opportunities for innovation and commercial growth Ensure the Club meets all financial and legal obligations Lead and continuously enhance all financial management processes, controls and procedures Ensure strong financial oversight of significant capital expenditure projects Ensure financial compliance with legislation, football regulations and Board directives Oversee financial accounting systems, processes and cross-Club integration Provide early identification and escalation of financial risk, irregularities or control weaknesses to the CEO & Board Support the Club Secretary on the financial aspects of player contracts, transfer agreements and football regulatory submissions Support Commercial teams in reviewing financial aspects of sponsorships and supplier arrangements Provide clear financial insight to the CEO and Board on cash flow, budget adherence, expenditure and revenue performance Analyse revenue projections and identify opportunities to optimise financial performance Represent the Club at Finance Officer meetings and other football finance forums Oversee insurance, healthcare analysis and regulatory submissions Ensure compliance with UEFA Licensing and WSL financial requirements Liaise with Capita Registrars, advisors and regulatory bodies Leadership Lead, develop and mentor the finance team, establishing clear structures, responsibilities and development pathways Create a high-performing team culture with regular one-to-ones, feedback and professional development Support the full employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding through to progression Operate as a senior leader; attend Board meetings and collaborate across all departments Role model Club values and champion a positive and high-performance culture Company Secretarial Responsibilities Manage annual returns and all Companies House filings Prepare agendas and take minutes for Board and AGM meetings Maintain statutory registers including members, directors and shareholders Oversee correspondence, report writing and the communication of decisions to stakeholders Organise the AGM at the stadium Advise Board members on governance, accounting and tax implications of proposed policies Monitor legislative changes and ensure compliance Liaise with external regulators, lawyers and auditors Maintain systems that ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements What we're looking for in you: Qualifications Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) Degree in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline Experience Proven track record of leading high-performing finance functions in fast-moving organisations Experience working proactively with a CEO and Board of Directors Experience overseeing large capital investment projects (desirable) Strong experience contributing strategically beyond core finance responsibilities Experience working in professional football (desirable Proven experience as a senior leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams Experience leading teams and functions through transformation and organisational change Skills & Knowledge Strong commercial awareness and ability to support complex decision-making Excellent technical financial capabilities, with the ability to be hands on Advanced financial modelling skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Deep understanding of financial systems, accounting processes and financial control Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships at all levels Personal Qualities Authentic passion for excellence, innovation and high performance High energy, resilient and motivated by the opportunity to help transform a football club and contribute to the regeneration of a city High level of integrity, professionalism and dependability Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process. Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us when applying.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise. With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is experiencing an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and s playing a central role in the once-in-a-generation transformation of England's second city - the Sports Quarter project With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success - on and off the pitch. We are seeking an exceptionalChief Financial Officer (CFO)to help lead the next chapter of the Club's journey. Reporting to theCEO, the CFO will act as a key strategic partner, driving financial performance, ensuring robust financial governance and shaping sustainable long-term growth across all areas of the Club. This role is pivotal to both the Club's day-to-day financial performance and the planning and delivery of major capital investment projects. Key Responsibilities Sustainable Business Growth Partner with the CEO, Board and senior leaders to develop and deliver long-term business and financial strategy Develop long- and short-term financial models and plans that support business performance and sustainable growth Create detailed ROI models to guide investment decisions and prioritisation Assess long-term financial trends and identify opportunities for new income streams and business development Build a reporting infrastructure that supports high-quality, insight-driven decision-making Work closely with Football leadership through the Football Committee to inform recruitment and football operations strategy Identify and promote opportunities for innovation and commercial growth Ensure the Club meets all financial and legal obligations Lead and continuously enhance all financial management processes, controls and procedures Ensure strong financial oversight of significant capital expenditure projects Ensure financial compliance with legislation, football regulations and Board directives Oversee financial accounting systems, processes and cross-Club integration Provide early identification and escalation of financial risk, irregularities or control weaknesses to the CEO & Board Support the Club Secretary on the financial aspects of player contracts, transfer agreements and football regulatory submissions Support Commercial teams in reviewing financial aspects of sponsorships and supplier arrangements Provide clear financial insight to the CEO and Board on cash flow, budget adherence, expenditure and revenue performance Analyse revenue projections and identify opportunities to optimise financial performance Represent the Club at Finance Officer meetings and other football finance forums Oversee insurance, healthcare analysis and regulatory submissions Ensure compliance with UEFA Licensing and WSL financial requirements Liaise with Capita Registrars, advisors and regulatory bodies Leadership Lead, develop and mentor the finance team, establishing clear structures, responsibilities and development pathways Create a high-performing team culture with regular one-to-ones, feedback and professional development Support the full employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding through to progression Operate as a senior leader; attend Board meetings and collaborate across all departments Role model Club values and champion a positive and high-performance culture Company Secretarial Responsibilities Manage annual returns and all Companies House filings Prepare agendas and take minutes for Board and AGM meetings Maintain statutory registers including members, directors and shareholders Oversee correspondence, report writing and the communication of decisions to stakeholders Organise the AGM at the stadium Advise Board members on governance, accounting and tax implications of proposed policies Monitor legislative changes and ensure compliance Liaise with external regulators, lawyers and auditors Maintain systems that ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements What we're looking for in you: Qualifications Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) Degree in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline Experience Proven track record of leading high-performing finance functions in fast-moving organisations Experience working proactively with a CEO and Board of Directors Experience overseeing large capital investment projects (desirable) Strong experience contributing strategically beyond core finance responsibilities Experience working in professional football (desirable Proven experience as a senior leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams Experience leading teams and functions through transformation and organisational change Skills & Knowledge Strong commercial awareness and ability to support complex decision-making Excellent technical financial capabilities, with the ability to be hands on Advanced financial modelling skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Deep understanding of financial systems, accounting processes and financial control Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships at all levels Personal Qualities Authentic passion for excellence, innovation and high performance High energy, resilient and motivated by the opportunity to help transform a football club and contribute to the regeneration of a city High level of integrity, professionalism and dependability Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process. Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us when applying.
Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) Senior Compliance Manager & Money Laundering Risk Officer Runa is pioneering a first-of-its-kind payment rail that enables the seamless, global money movement at scale. Legacy banking and payment infrastructure struggles to support the demands of today's low-volume, high-velocity payouts, leading to inefficiencies in global payouts. Businesses worldwide send over $20 trillion annually in rewards, remittances, and disbursements often incurring costs of up to 50% per transaction and subjecting recipients to lengthy delays. Runa transforms this landscape by providing a new digital payments infrastructure that empowers businesses to send digital money instantly and cost free to anyone, anywhere. The Runa API empowers thousands of businesses to make payments to 5 billion+ consumers in 190+ countries instantly to cards, wallets, bank accounts and gift cards. Leading companies such as Sodexo, TopCashback, Perkbox, Sweatcoin, Coinbase, and Globetopper rely on Runa to facilitate instant, flexible global payouts to tens of millions of consumers. The Role As Runa's MLRO (Senior Compliance Manager & Money Laundering Risk Officer), you will own our financial crime strategy and oversee the broader compliance framework that underpins our global payout infrastructure. You'll act as the key regulatory senior manager responsible for money laundering risk oversight, reporting, and governance, operating as the central point of accountability for the FCA and our banking partners. This is both a strategic and hands on role. You'll design and enhance AML, sanctions, fraud, ABC and financial crime frameworks, partner deeply with Product, Engineering, Data, Treasury and Operations, and ensure that robust, risk based controls are seamlessly embedded across Runa's transaction heavy environment. You'll thrive in ambiguity, enjoy solving complex regulatory and operational challenges, and bring a pragmatic, commercially minded approach to compliance that scales with the pace of innovation. What Excites You Acting as Runa's registered MLRO, owning all financial crime and AML responsibilities. Designing and continuously enhancing AML, sanctions, fraud, ABC and broader compliance frameworks that support scalable, global growth. Partnering with Product, Engineering and Data to embed automated, risk based controls into onboarding, payout flows and transaction monitoring systems. Using data to identify emerging risks, trends and control gaps, and driving end to end remediation. Leading investigations, high risk escal and SAR decisioning with clarity and sound judgement. Serving as the main point of contact for regulators, auditors and banking partners. Coaching Runa teams on compliance topics and strengthening our culture of risk awareness and operational excellence. Building a Compliance function that scales with new products, markets and regulatory obligations. What Excites Us Significant experience in AML, financial crime and regulatory compliance within regulated financial services, payments or fintech. Experience as an MLRO, Deputy MLRO or equivalent senior financial crime leader, or readiness to step into FCA regulated responsibility. Deep knowledge of UK AML regulations, sanctions, fraud risk and payment/e money regulatory requirements. Experience working with high velocity, transaction heavy products such as payouts, acquiring, prepaid, gaming/gambling or digital wallets. Strong analytical skills and comfort working with transaction data, monitoring rules and financial crime metrics. A pragmatic, solutions oriented approach, balancing regulatory expectations with operational feasibility. Exceptional communication skills and confidence engaging with regulators, auditors and senior stakeholders. The ability to manage complexity, prioritise effectively and operate independently in a fast moving environment. What's in it for you We have a hybrid structure with the requirement of 2 days a week at our London Office (Shoreditch) £1,000 annual L&D allowance to invest in mastering your craft, including accredited studies. Plus 5 L&D days per year 25 days holiday + public holidays Runa Reset Days - Runa closes on the first Friday of each quarter for a well deserved, Reset Day ️ Summer Hours - In the month of August, we log off at 3pm on Fridays. ️ Work from anywhere for up to 45 calendar days a year Participation in the Employee Options pool giving you ownership in Runa Private Medical + Dental Health Insurance with Bupa Enhanced parental leave for all new parents, up to 16 weeks full pay We are currently working towards salary transparency however we are not there just yet so our talent team will discuss this during the initial call to ensure that the right expectations are given. The Interview Process ️ Talent Screen - Talent Partner ️ Hiring Manager Interview Task/Scenario Interview - Cross functional Panel Cross functional Interview - Cross functional Panel Values Interview - Leadership Team Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to providing a hiring and working experience in which all people feel they are equally respected and valued regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) Senior Compliance Manager & Money Laundering Risk Officer Runa is pioneering a first-of-its-kind payment rail that enables the seamless, global money movement at scale. Legacy banking and payment infrastructure struggles to support the demands of today's low-volume, high-velocity payouts, leading to inefficiencies in global payouts. Businesses worldwide send over $20 trillion annually in rewards, remittances, and disbursements often incurring costs of up to 50% per transaction and subjecting recipients to lengthy delays. Runa transforms this landscape by providing a new digital payments infrastructure that empowers businesses to send digital money instantly and cost free to anyone, anywhere. The Runa API empowers thousands of businesses to make payments to 5 billion+ consumers in 190+ countries instantly to cards, wallets, bank accounts and gift cards. Leading companies such as Sodexo, TopCashback, Perkbox, Sweatcoin, Coinbase, and Globetopper rely on Runa to facilitate instant, flexible global payouts to tens of millions of consumers. The Role As Runa's MLRO (Senior Compliance Manager & Money Laundering Risk Officer), you will own our financial crime strategy and oversee the broader compliance framework that underpins our global payout infrastructure. You'll act as the key regulatory senior manager responsible for money laundering risk oversight, reporting, and governance, operating as the central point of accountability for the FCA and our banking partners. This is both a strategic and hands on role. You'll design and enhance AML, sanctions, fraud, ABC and financial crime frameworks, partner deeply with Product, Engineering, Data, Treasury and Operations, and ensure that robust, risk based controls are seamlessly embedded across Runa's transaction heavy environment. You'll thrive in ambiguity, enjoy solving complex regulatory and operational challenges, and bring a pragmatic, commercially minded approach to compliance that scales with the pace of innovation. What Excites You Acting as Runa's registered MLRO, owning all financial crime and AML responsibilities. Designing and continuously enhancing AML, sanctions, fraud, ABC and broader compliance frameworks that support scalable, global growth. Partnering with Product, Engineering and Data to embed automated, risk based controls into onboarding, payout flows and transaction monitoring systems. Using data to identify emerging risks, trends and control gaps, and driving end to end remediation. Leading investigations, high risk escal and SAR decisioning with clarity and sound judgement. Serving as the main point of contact for regulators, auditors and banking partners. Coaching Runa teams on compliance topics and strengthening our culture of risk awareness and operational excellence. Building a Compliance function that scales with new products, markets and regulatory obligations. What Excites Us Significant experience in AML, financial crime and regulatory compliance within regulated financial services, payments or fintech. Experience as an MLRO, Deputy MLRO or equivalent senior financial crime leader, or readiness to step into FCA regulated responsibility. Deep knowledge of UK AML regulations, sanctions, fraud risk and payment/e money regulatory requirements. Experience working with high velocity, transaction heavy products such as payouts, acquiring, prepaid, gaming/gambling or digital wallets. Strong analytical skills and comfort working with transaction data, monitoring rules and financial crime metrics. A pragmatic, solutions oriented approach, balancing regulatory expectations with operational feasibility. Exceptional communication skills and confidence engaging with regulators, auditors and senior stakeholders. The ability to manage complexity, prioritise effectively and operate independently in a fast moving environment. What's in it for you We have a hybrid structure with the requirement of 2 days a week at our London Office (Shoreditch) £1,000 annual L&D allowance to invest in mastering your craft, including accredited studies. Plus 5 L&D days per year 25 days holiday + public holidays Runa Reset Days - Runa closes on the first Friday of each quarter for a well deserved, Reset Day ️ Summer Hours - In the month of August, we log off at 3pm on Fridays. ️ Work from anywhere for up to 45 calendar days a year Participation in the Employee Options pool giving you ownership in Runa Private Medical + Dental Health Insurance with Bupa Enhanced parental leave for all new parents, up to 16 weeks full pay We are currently working towards salary transparency however we are not there just yet so our talent team will discuss this during the initial call to ensure that the right expectations are given. The Interview Process ️ Talent Screen - Talent Partner ️ Hiring Manager Interview Task/Scenario Interview - Cross functional Panel Cross functional Interview - Cross functional Panel Values Interview - Leadership Team Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to providing a hiring and working experience in which all people feel they are equally respected and valued regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Technical Support Forest Operations This role is to support the Forest Operations team deliver their respective programmes of work. You will be working alongside the Officers, Senior Officers and Team Leader to contribute to the sustainable management of Natural Resources Wales land. The team is based out of the Resolven NRW office and you will report to the Forest Operations Team Leader at that o click apply for full job details
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Technical Support Forest Operations This role is to support the Forest Operations team deliver their respective programmes of work. You will be working alongside the Officers, Senior Officers and Team Leader to contribute to the sustainable management of Natural Resources Wales land. The team is based out of the Resolven NRW office and you will report to the Forest Operations Team Leader at that o click apply for full job details
Beyond Reflections is a charity supporting the needs of Trans+, Non-Binary people including friends and allies. We are looking for an inspriing person who can continue to grow and develop the charity so it continues to advance and improve its impact and sustainability - a full job lack is avalable. More details can be found at our website where a job pack has full details About Beyond Reflections Beyond Reflections is a UK charity providing dedicated mental-wellbeing support to Trans+ people, as well as to their families, friends, and allies. We offer a combination of group support, one-to-one services, and therapeutic interventions delivered by experienced case workers, counsellors, and therapists. Our work spans both online and in-person settings, ensuring support is accessible, confidential, and rooted in compassion. From facilitated support groups and tailored counselling to mentoring, safe social spaces, and specialist guidance, we aim to meet people where they are and provide the right help at the right time. We play a wider role in strengthening inclusion across society. Our training and development programmes, which have been delivered to organisations such as the CPS, Hampshire Police, B&Q, and the University of Southampton, focus on Trans+ awareness, allyship, leadership coaching, conflict resolution, and policy development. All income from this work goes directly into our hardship fund, enabling us to support those who would otherwise be unable to access help. Volunteers are an essential part of our organisation. They contribute across support services, events, administration, and governance, bringing a wide range of lived experiences and skills. We provide a supportive environment for volunteers to grow, develop, and contribute to meaningful change. Our Services Support Groups and Community Spaces One-to-One Support Therapy and Counselling Mentoring Practical Support Job Description and Person Specification Please read this job description and person specification carefully to help you write your cover letter and tell us how you meet our requirements for the role. We are looking for potential from applicants. Job TItle Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Salary £40,000 - £52,000 per annum (FTE) Hours 0.8 - 1 FTE, with some flexibility required to meet organisational needs. Location Southampton, 3-4 days in the office with options to work remotely when required. Reports To Board of Trustees Responsible For Members Coordinator and Admin, Volunteer Coordinator, Revenue Coordinator, Therapeutic Lead. Contractors, including Supervision Lead, Bid Support and Social Media/PR. Job Description The Chief Executive will provide clear, compassionate, and forward-looking leadership that strengthens Beyond Reflections impact and ensures our services remain safe, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the Trans+ community. They will translate the Board s vision into organisational strategy, oversee effective operations, and build a culture rooted in our values of respect, inclusion, and empowerment. They will be responsible for guiding the charity through a period of growth in response to increasing demand. This includes developing partnerships across the charity and public sectors, driving financial sustainability, supporting staff and volunteers, and ensuring our services maintain the highest standards of quality and safeguarding. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Organisational Development Lead the delivery of the charity s strategic plan, ensuring the organisation remains responsive to the needs of the Trans+ community. Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration across the sector. Translate strategic priorities into clear operational objectives and measurable outcomes. Governance, Risk & Compliance Act as the primary link between the Board of Trustees and the organisation, ensuring clear communication and timely implementation of Board decisions. Ensure full compliance with charity law, safeguarding requirements, quality standards, and regulatory obligations. Provide clear, accurate reporting to the Board to support effective governance and decision-making. Maintain strong organisational risk management and business continuity processes. Operational Leadership & Service Delivery Oversee high-quality delivery of all services, including support groups, counselling, therapy, mentoring, training, and volunteering programmes. Lead and support the senior management team (e.g., Operations, Therapeutic, and Fundraising leads) to ensure effective operational oversight. Promote continuous improvement, data-informed decision-making, and consistent service standards across online and in-person provision. People, Culture & Wellbeing Foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, and person-centred organisational culture that reflects the charity s values. Recruit, lead, and develop staff, ensuring strong performance and wellbeing. Support and integrate volunteers across service delivery, promoting engagement, recognition, and effective practice. External Relations & Partnerships Act as an ambassador for Beyond Reflections, representing the charity to funders, partners, policymakers, statutory bodies, and the media. Build strategic partnerships, including collaboration with broader LGBTQIA+ organisations and health/social care providers. Advocate for Trans+ people, contributing to policy, awareness, and sector development. Ensure member voices inform organisational decisions and strategic direction. Finance, Fundraising & Sustainability Lead financial planning, budgeting, and stewardship to ensure sustainability and value for money. Grow diversified income streams, including unrestricted funding, grants, training revenue, and corporate partnerships. Maintain relationships with funders, commissioners, donors, and commercial partners. Person Specification We know that no candidate will meet every single requirement in this pack, and we strongly encourage you to apply even if you re unsure you tick every box. If you share our values, bring relevant experience, and feel motivated by our mission, we d be very glad to hear from you. Essential Desirable Significant senior leadership experience, preferably in the charity, social care, or mental health sectors. Lived experience as a trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse person, or personal experience connected to the Trans+ community. Deep understanding of issues facing trans+ (gender-diverse) communities, or lived experience. Experience in designing or delivering training programmes for organisations. Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and fundraising. Experience of mental health or therapeutic service delivery. People-management skills: experience managing teams, developing staff, and supporting volunteers. Network of relationships in the LGBTQIA+ sector, statutory bodies, or philanthropic funding landscape. Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills, including public speaking, advocacy, and partnership building. Experience scaling organisations, diversifying income, or developing trading/social enterprise models. Strong governance knowledge and experience working with or reporting to a Board of Trustees. Understanding of digital transformation and digital service delivery. Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice. Experience overseeing remote, hybrid or multi-site teams. Demonstrated ability to lead in emotionally complex environments and maintain professional boundaries. Familiarity with commissioning processes and local authority partnership models. How to Apply Submitting an application To apply for this role please submit your CV and a cover letter to us Your cover letter should address the following questions and be no longer than one A4 page: 1. 2. Why do you want to be part of Beyond Reflections? How do your skills and experience meet what is set out in this Job Description? To be considered for the role you must submit your application by the deadline. We want to see people at their best and so of course will make any reasonable adjustments relating to long-term conditions or disabilities that you need to help you perform at your best. Please let us know if this applies to completing your written application. We also ask you to let us know when submitting your application if you have any requirements for accessibility-related adjustments if you are selected for an interview. Interviews First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing 9th February 2026 and will take place online. Second-round interviews will take place w/c 16th February, where you will be asked to give a presentations to Trustees. If you are successful through these stages, you will be invited to the BR offices during the week of 23rd February. If you will be unavailable for any of these dates please mention this in your application email. These dates may be extended subject to the number of applications. References and eligibility checks Once we have identified a preferred candidate via the interview process, we will carry out reference checks and legally required checks of eligibility to work in the UK before making a final job offer.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Beyond Reflections is a charity supporting the needs of Trans+, Non-Binary people including friends and allies. We are looking for an inspriing person who can continue to grow and develop the charity so it continues to advance and improve its impact and sustainability - a full job lack is avalable. More details can be found at our website where a job pack has full details About Beyond Reflections Beyond Reflections is a UK charity providing dedicated mental-wellbeing support to Trans+ people, as well as to their families, friends, and allies. We offer a combination of group support, one-to-one services, and therapeutic interventions delivered by experienced case workers, counsellors, and therapists. Our work spans both online and in-person settings, ensuring support is accessible, confidential, and rooted in compassion. From facilitated support groups and tailored counselling to mentoring, safe social spaces, and specialist guidance, we aim to meet people where they are and provide the right help at the right time. We play a wider role in strengthening inclusion across society. Our training and development programmes, which have been delivered to organisations such as the CPS, Hampshire Police, B&Q, and the University of Southampton, focus on Trans+ awareness, allyship, leadership coaching, conflict resolution, and policy development. All income from this work goes directly into our hardship fund, enabling us to support those who would otherwise be unable to access help. Volunteers are an essential part of our organisation. They contribute across support services, events, administration, and governance, bringing a wide range of lived experiences and skills. We provide a supportive environment for volunteers to grow, develop, and contribute to meaningful change. Our Services Support Groups and Community Spaces One-to-One Support Therapy and Counselling Mentoring Practical Support Job Description and Person Specification Please read this job description and person specification carefully to help you write your cover letter and tell us how you meet our requirements for the role. We are looking for potential from applicants. Job TItle Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Salary £40,000 - £52,000 per annum (FTE) Hours 0.8 - 1 FTE, with some flexibility required to meet organisational needs. Location Southampton, 3-4 days in the office with options to work remotely when required. Reports To Board of Trustees Responsible For Members Coordinator and Admin, Volunteer Coordinator, Revenue Coordinator, Therapeutic Lead. Contractors, including Supervision Lead, Bid Support and Social Media/PR. Job Description The Chief Executive will provide clear, compassionate, and forward-looking leadership that strengthens Beyond Reflections impact and ensures our services remain safe, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the Trans+ community. They will translate the Board s vision into organisational strategy, oversee effective operations, and build a culture rooted in our values of respect, inclusion, and empowerment. They will be responsible for guiding the charity through a period of growth in response to increasing demand. This includes developing partnerships across the charity and public sectors, driving financial sustainability, supporting staff and volunteers, and ensuring our services maintain the highest standards of quality and safeguarding. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Organisational Development Lead the delivery of the charity s strategic plan, ensuring the organisation remains responsive to the needs of the Trans+ community. Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration across the sector. Translate strategic priorities into clear operational objectives and measurable outcomes. Governance, Risk & Compliance Act as the primary link between the Board of Trustees and the organisation, ensuring clear communication and timely implementation of Board decisions. Ensure full compliance with charity law, safeguarding requirements, quality standards, and regulatory obligations. Provide clear, accurate reporting to the Board to support effective governance and decision-making. Maintain strong organisational risk management and business continuity processes. Operational Leadership & Service Delivery Oversee high-quality delivery of all services, including support groups, counselling, therapy, mentoring, training, and volunteering programmes. Lead and support the senior management team (e.g., Operations, Therapeutic, and Fundraising leads) to ensure effective operational oversight. Promote continuous improvement, data-informed decision-making, and consistent service standards across online and in-person provision. People, Culture & Wellbeing Foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, and person-centred organisational culture that reflects the charity s values. Recruit, lead, and develop staff, ensuring strong performance and wellbeing. Support and integrate volunteers across service delivery, promoting engagement, recognition, and effective practice. External Relations & Partnerships Act as an ambassador for Beyond Reflections, representing the charity to funders, partners, policymakers, statutory bodies, and the media. Build strategic partnerships, including collaboration with broader LGBTQIA+ organisations and health/social care providers. Advocate for Trans+ people, contributing to policy, awareness, and sector development. Ensure member voices inform organisational decisions and strategic direction. Finance, Fundraising & Sustainability Lead financial planning, budgeting, and stewardship to ensure sustainability and value for money. Grow diversified income streams, including unrestricted funding, grants, training revenue, and corporate partnerships. Maintain relationships with funders, commissioners, donors, and commercial partners. Person Specification We know that no candidate will meet every single requirement in this pack, and we strongly encourage you to apply even if you re unsure you tick every box. If you share our values, bring relevant experience, and feel motivated by our mission, we d be very glad to hear from you. Essential Desirable Significant senior leadership experience, preferably in the charity, social care, or mental health sectors. Lived experience as a trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse person, or personal experience connected to the Trans+ community. Deep understanding of issues facing trans+ (gender-diverse) communities, or lived experience. Experience in designing or delivering training programmes for organisations. Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and fundraising. Experience of mental health or therapeutic service delivery. People-management skills: experience managing teams, developing staff, and supporting volunteers. Network of relationships in the LGBTQIA+ sector, statutory bodies, or philanthropic funding landscape. Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills, including public speaking, advocacy, and partnership building. Experience scaling organisations, diversifying income, or developing trading/social enterprise models. Strong governance knowledge and experience working with or reporting to a Board of Trustees. Understanding of digital transformation and digital service delivery. Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice. Experience overseeing remote, hybrid or multi-site teams. Demonstrated ability to lead in emotionally complex environments and maintain professional boundaries. Familiarity with commissioning processes and local authority partnership models. How to Apply Submitting an application To apply for this role please submit your CV and a cover letter to us Your cover letter should address the following questions and be no longer than one A4 page: 1. 2. Why do you want to be part of Beyond Reflections? How do your skills and experience meet what is set out in this Job Description? To be considered for the role you must submit your application by the deadline. We want to see people at their best and so of course will make any reasonable adjustments relating to long-term conditions or disabilities that you need to help you perform at your best. Please let us know if this applies to completing your written application. We also ask you to let us know when submitting your application if you have any requirements for accessibility-related adjustments if you are selected for an interview. Interviews First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing 9th February 2026 and will take place online. Second-round interviews will take place w/c 16th February, where you will be asked to give a presentations to Trustees. If you are successful through these stages, you will be invited to the BR offices during the week of 23rd February. If you will be unavailable for any of these dates please mention this in your application email. These dates may be extended subject to the number of applications. References and eligibility checks Once we have identified a preferred candidate via the interview process, we will carry out reference checks and legally required checks of eligibility to work in the UK before making a final job offer.
The Role Reporting to the CPO, you will be a strategic lead within our global People team. We don't follow the standard HR playbook; we need someone who actively challenges "the way it's always been done" to build better solutions. You will partner with your own commercial client groups (with the assistance of the People Advisor) and drive the People Operations and projects that shape our global culture. What we're offering you: Summer Fridays Competitive holiday benefits - 25 days a year paid holiday, plus 8 bank holidays (increases 1 day a year up to 30 days) Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office Closed for Christmas holidays - Extra days not taken from your annual holiday allowance. Work from anywhere for 2 weeks a year Life Assurance and Income Protection to protect your loved ones Benefits allowance for health, dental, and vision coverage Six months paid maternity leave, and one month paid paternity leave (subject to qualifying conditions) inclusive of same-sex and adoptive parents Defined Contribution Pension and Salary Sacrifice Scheme Be Well: Our award-winning wellbeing and mental health programme to support all MVFers and their families Family Forward support for our MVF parents and their mini-mes 2 charity days a year Free breakfast when in the office Responsibilities: Business Partnering Partner effectively with commercial client groups which will involve working across all levels, including with Director and C Suite stakeholders. Being a critical strategic partner to achieve organisational goals. Acting as a champion of MVF's culture by delivering pragmatic commercial advice that enables fast pace change, enhances engagement, DE&I and supports business objectives. Working with stakeholders and People Team colleagues to develop, implement and measure the success of relevant innovative People Initiatives for the client groups, ensuring there is alignment to the overall business objectives. Act as Lead for employee engagement initiatives within client groups or company wide. Manage organisational change programmes within your client groups including (but not limited to) any organisation design or redundancy programmes to ensure organisational design is fit for purpose. Support M&A activity, specifically managing the integration of new team members into your client groups and acting as an ambassador of our culture during any M&A process. Working with the Chief People Officer, lead the Talent Management process within your client groups by working with directors to identify top talent to determine solutions that develop MVF's future leaders. Coach and develop managers to manage performance effectively and to apply commercially viable performance improvement measures where necessary. Working with your client groups and across the business to embed and deliver a positive performance management framework. Lead and partner on MVF's Reward Framework within your client groups, including pay parity, benchmarking and fair implementation of pay. Quarterly salary review processes for your client groups. Partner with the senior People Team on our L&D approach, embedding L&D into the culture of your client groups. Responsible for all employee relations matters for the client groups including managing disciplinary/grievance issues. You will also support complex disciplinaries/grievances beyond your own client groups. Identifying areas of legal and financial risk (employment - UK and international) and interpreting legal advice into practical costed action plans. Work in collaboration with the Talent Team to develop EVP, attract and retain the correct talent. Be an expert in Global Mobility, advising the business on compliance and working alongside our 3rd party advisors. Lead on any early careers initiatives, such as apprenticeships. Act as a key partner through all social/engagement committees, ensuring inclusivity and celebration of our MVFers. Procedure & Process Working with other People Team members, ensure the HRIS system is kept up to date with all People related activities within your client group. Lead on the implementation and compliance of all People Related Policies and Processes. Utilise People Reporting to gain valuable insight, such as attendance, headcount, attrition etc to guide and advise your client groups on strategic approaches. Responsible for ensuring payroll operations are efficient in all locations, UK, US and through our EOR partners. Be a key partner/contact for all external partner providers. Office Space Manage the Office Manager and external vendors to ensure a seamless, inclusive, and high-functioning office environment. Oversee commercial contracts, property maintenance, and replenishment, acting as the key partner for building management. Drive our ESG agenda through sustainable office practices while maintaining full ownership of Health & Safety and property compliance. What Success Looks Like: Established yourself as a trusted advisor to C Suite and Director level stakeholders, evidenced by the successful delivery of bespoke People initiatives that directly support commercial objectives and organisational growth. People Operations and payroll functions across MVF are consistently efficient, compliant, and data-driven, utilizing HRIS insights to reduce attrition and improve attendance. A full suite of platforms, policies and People Initiatives that are innovative, successfully implemented and utilised by all, allowing all MVFer's to thrive. Insightful People Analytics that drive data based, commercial decisions. An engaged workspace and workforce, where people are heard, valued and recognised. Our Ideal MVFer: Not afraid to challenge the status quo and is comfortable taking a new approach. Strong commercial acumen - able to demonstrate experience of successfully developing and delivering innovative People solutions and strategies whilst balancing commercial needs and risk/compliance requirements. Proven track record of partnering with senior leadership and possess the coaching skills necessary to empower managers to handle complex performance and employee relations matters. Strong working knowledge and experience of UK employment law, supplemented with a basic knowledge or experience of US employment law and Global Mobility practices. Experienced in leading a people team across a broad range of People Related functions. Able to think about the big picture whilst also being hands on with tactical implementation. About MVF MVF powers growth for our clients by connecting them to potential customers. The digital marketing landscape is complex and constantly evolving. Businesses need experts who are tracking that evolution and finding new ways to innovate and win. This is where MVF comes in. We match readers, buyers & business leaders with the brands & companies that make the products and services they need. We do this by building relationships with potential customers at each stage of the marketing funnel by offering insights, information, and tools to help them learn more about the things they're interested in. We build profiles on our audiences, guide them through purchase decisions, and ultimately connect them to the right products/services when they are ready to buy. Our clients trust us as experts in lead generation, which frees up their time to do what they do best. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are the foundation for MVF to build, promote and sustain a culture of trust, safety, growth and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our DEI guiding principles underpin how we build our teams, develop our talent, provide a fair working environment and create an ambitious company that reflects the diversity of our employees, customers, clients and partners, globally. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage all MVFers to respect, value and celebrate our differences, and commit to actions that ensure that we can belong and be authentic at MVF, without limitations or barriers. We're committed to providing support and/or adjustments to those who may need them during employment. If you consider yourself someone who may need support or adjustments, please speak with your Line Manager, Department DEI Ambassador or People Partner. We are diverse by nature, but inclusive by choice.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
The Role Reporting to the CPO, you will be a strategic lead within our global People team. We don't follow the standard HR playbook; we need someone who actively challenges "the way it's always been done" to build better solutions. You will partner with your own commercial client groups (with the assistance of the People Advisor) and drive the People Operations and projects that shape our global culture. What we're offering you: Summer Fridays Competitive holiday benefits - 25 days a year paid holiday, plus 8 bank holidays (increases 1 day a year up to 30 days) Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office Closed for Christmas holidays - Extra days not taken from your annual holiday allowance. Work from anywhere for 2 weeks a year Life Assurance and Income Protection to protect your loved ones Benefits allowance for health, dental, and vision coverage Six months paid maternity leave, and one month paid paternity leave (subject to qualifying conditions) inclusive of same-sex and adoptive parents Defined Contribution Pension and Salary Sacrifice Scheme Be Well: Our award-winning wellbeing and mental health programme to support all MVFers and their families Family Forward support for our MVF parents and their mini-mes 2 charity days a year Free breakfast when in the office Responsibilities: Business Partnering Partner effectively with commercial client groups which will involve working across all levels, including with Director and C Suite stakeholders. Being a critical strategic partner to achieve organisational goals. Acting as a champion of MVF's culture by delivering pragmatic commercial advice that enables fast pace change, enhances engagement, DE&I and supports business objectives. Working with stakeholders and People Team colleagues to develop, implement and measure the success of relevant innovative People Initiatives for the client groups, ensuring there is alignment to the overall business objectives. Act as Lead for employee engagement initiatives within client groups or company wide. Manage organisational change programmes within your client groups including (but not limited to) any organisation design or redundancy programmes to ensure organisational design is fit for purpose. Support M&A activity, specifically managing the integration of new team members into your client groups and acting as an ambassador of our culture during any M&A process. Working with the Chief People Officer, lead the Talent Management process within your client groups by working with directors to identify top talent to determine solutions that develop MVF's future leaders. Coach and develop managers to manage performance effectively and to apply commercially viable performance improvement measures where necessary. Working with your client groups and across the business to embed and deliver a positive performance management framework. Lead and partner on MVF's Reward Framework within your client groups, including pay parity, benchmarking and fair implementation of pay. Quarterly salary review processes for your client groups. Partner with the senior People Team on our L&D approach, embedding L&D into the culture of your client groups. Responsible for all employee relations matters for the client groups including managing disciplinary/grievance issues. You will also support complex disciplinaries/grievances beyond your own client groups. Identifying areas of legal and financial risk (employment - UK and international) and interpreting legal advice into practical costed action plans. Work in collaboration with the Talent Team to develop EVP, attract and retain the correct talent. Be an expert in Global Mobility, advising the business on compliance and working alongside our 3rd party advisors. Lead on any early careers initiatives, such as apprenticeships. Act as a key partner through all social/engagement committees, ensuring inclusivity and celebration of our MVFers. Procedure & Process Working with other People Team members, ensure the HRIS system is kept up to date with all People related activities within your client group. Lead on the implementation and compliance of all People Related Policies and Processes. Utilise People Reporting to gain valuable insight, such as attendance, headcount, attrition etc to guide and advise your client groups on strategic approaches. Responsible for ensuring payroll operations are efficient in all locations, UK, US and through our EOR partners. Be a key partner/contact for all external partner providers. Office Space Manage the Office Manager and external vendors to ensure a seamless, inclusive, and high-functioning office environment. Oversee commercial contracts, property maintenance, and replenishment, acting as the key partner for building management. Drive our ESG agenda through sustainable office practices while maintaining full ownership of Health & Safety and property compliance. What Success Looks Like: Established yourself as a trusted advisor to C Suite and Director level stakeholders, evidenced by the successful delivery of bespoke People initiatives that directly support commercial objectives and organisational growth. People Operations and payroll functions across MVF are consistently efficient, compliant, and data-driven, utilizing HRIS insights to reduce attrition and improve attendance. A full suite of platforms, policies and People Initiatives that are innovative, successfully implemented and utilised by all, allowing all MVFer's to thrive. Insightful People Analytics that drive data based, commercial decisions. An engaged workspace and workforce, where people are heard, valued and recognised. Our Ideal MVFer: Not afraid to challenge the status quo and is comfortable taking a new approach. Strong commercial acumen - able to demonstrate experience of successfully developing and delivering innovative People solutions and strategies whilst balancing commercial needs and risk/compliance requirements. Proven track record of partnering with senior leadership and possess the coaching skills necessary to empower managers to handle complex performance and employee relations matters. Strong working knowledge and experience of UK employment law, supplemented with a basic knowledge or experience of US employment law and Global Mobility practices. Experienced in leading a people team across a broad range of People Related functions. Able to think about the big picture whilst also being hands on with tactical implementation. About MVF MVF powers growth for our clients by connecting them to potential customers. The digital marketing landscape is complex and constantly evolving. Businesses need experts who are tracking that evolution and finding new ways to innovate and win. This is where MVF comes in. We match readers, buyers & business leaders with the brands & companies that make the products and services they need. We do this by building relationships with potential customers at each stage of the marketing funnel by offering insights, information, and tools to help them learn more about the things they're interested in. We build profiles on our audiences, guide them through purchase decisions, and ultimately connect them to the right products/services when they are ready to buy. Our clients trust us as experts in lead generation, which frees up their time to do what they do best. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are the foundation for MVF to build, promote and sustain a culture of trust, safety, growth and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our DEI guiding principles underpin how we build our teams, develop our talent, provide a fair working environment and create an ambitious company that reflects the diversity of our employees, customers, clients and partners, globally. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage all MVFers to respect, value and celebrate our differences, and commit to actions that ensure that we can belong and be authentic at MVF, without limitations or barriers. We're committed to providing support and/or adjustments to those who may need them during employment. If you consider yourself someone who may need support or adjustments, please speak with your Line Manager, Department DEI Ambassador or People Partner. We are diverse by nature, but inclusive by choice.
Important notice In line with our redeployment policy, we'll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. We're looking for a Senior Estate Manager to join us in the Midlands where you'll be responsible for leading the estate management and rural surveying service across portfolios within the Midlands. You'll be accountable for commercial properties and lead for the management of our agricultural rental estate and offer technical advice and support on land management to our General Managers, key property staff, and consultancy colleagues. We have exciting ambitions for delivery of our new strategy where land management choices and working with our tenants and other third parties will be critical. You'll be an experienced rural practice Chartered Surveyor with a modern and progressive approach to land management. Acting as the main connection with our tenants and partners, you'll handle the portfolios professionally, making sure to maintain open communication and stay updated on industry trends. We're setting up for the new strategic delivery, with structures and ways of working that will be new for all - so coming into the team now you will have the ability to lead the development and implementation of that new approach. What it's like to work here Reporting to the Regional Head of Let Estate, you'll lead a very busy and highly professional team consisting of Estate Managers, Building Surveyors, Building Supervisors, General Tradespeople and Estate Management Officers. The team collaborates to manage our rental properties, which help generate around £50 million in national rental income. Our strong relationships with tenants are vital for our conservation efforts. This role provides a diverse range of tasks in beautiful locations, ensuring that each day is unique. You will engage in both strategic planning and daily operations, and you'll have opportunities to offer your expertise beyond your immediate team. As this role covers the Midlands, your contractual place of work will be the nearest National Trust consultancy office to your home. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. This role looks after some rural properties, some with very limited access via public transport. You'll be required to travel to different locations across the portfolio, sometimes at short notice, please keep this in mind when applying. What you'll be doing Working across portfolios you will have responsibility for the let estate and the team that manage it, and with a significant input into the in-hand areas of the estates. You will work closely with Trust property and advisory staff to make a real and lasting difference to the long-term environmental sustainability of our land, and the commercial and environmental success of the Trust's cause. It's a big, demanding job with substantial rental budgets, which you'll be accountable for, and with a significant number of property assets to manage. We need you to deliver the visionary management approach these estates deserve and make a real difference to long-term commercial success, all to support the Trust's strategic outcomes for nature, carbon and people. As well as your team, you'll have support to help you from our Property leadership teams, countryside specialists, regional and national specialists, as well as our tenants and external stakeholders. Who we're looking for Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below: You must be an experienced, qualified Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor. You'll be adaptable and confident in turning your hand to all areas of estate management. For this role, you'll need to demonstrate; An innovative approach to estate management and the ability to spot opportunities or creative solutions In depth knowledge of conservation and environmental land management with a first class understanding of commercial and agricultural tenancies The ability to foster a strong relationship with tenants and stakeholders, developing partnerships with a variety of audiences, and excellent negotiation skills. Strong people management and leadership skills with experience of staff development and performance management Additional criteria for all other applicants: Strong project management skills, including experience of managing projects A high level of financial acumen and strong experience of managing large budgets The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Important notice In line with our redeployment policy, we'll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. We're looking for a Senior Estate Manager to join us in the Midlands where you'll be responsible for leading the estate management and rural surveying service across portfolios within the Midlands. You'll be accountable for commercial properties and lead for the management of our agricultural rental estate and offer technical advice and support on land management to our General Managers, key property staff, and consultancy colleagues. We have exciting ambitions for delivery of our new strategy where land management choices and working with our tenants and other third parties will be critical. You'll be an experienced rural practice Chartered Surveyor with a modern and progressive approach to land management. Acting as the main connection with our tenants and partners, you'll handle the portfolios professionally, making sure to maintain open communication and stay updated on industry trends. We're setting up for the new strategic delivery, with structures and ways of working that will be new for all - so coming into the team now you will have the ability to lead the development and implementation of that new approach. What it's like to work here Reporting to the Regional Head of Let Estate, you'll lead a very busy and highly professional team consisting of Estate Managers, Building Surveyors, Building Supervisors, General Tradespeople and Estate Management Officers. The team collaborates to manage our rental properties, which help generate around £50 million in national rental income. Our strong relationships with tenants are vital for our conservation efforts. This role provides a diverse range of tasks in beautiful locations, ensuring that each day is unique. You will engage in both strategic planning and daily operations, and you'll have opportunities to offer your expertise beyond your immediate team. As this role covers the Midlands, your contractual place of work will be the nearest National Trust consultancy office to your home. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. This role looks after some rural properties, some with very limited access via public transport. You'll be required to travel to different locations across the portfolio, sometimes at short notice, please keep this in mind when applying. What you'll be doing Working across portfolios you will have responsibility for the let estate and the team that manage it, and with a significant input into the in-hand areas of the estates. You will work closely with Trust property and advisory staff to make a real and lasting difference to the long-term environmental sustainability of our land, and the commercial and environmental success of the Trust's cause. It's a big, demanding job with substantial rental budgets, which you'll be accountable for, and with a significant number of property assets to manage. We need you to deliver the visionary management approach these estates deserve and make a real difference to long-term commercial success, all to support the Trust's strategic outcomes for nature, carbon and people. As well as your team, you'll have support to help you from our Property leadership teams, countryside specialists, regional and national specialists, as well as our tenants and external stakeholders. Who we're looking for Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below: You must be an experienced, qualified Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor. You'll be adaptable and confident in turning your hand to all areas of estate management. For this role, you'll need to demonstrate; An innovative approach to estate management and the ability to spot opportunities or creative solutions In depth knowledge of conservation and environmental land management with a first class understanding of commercial and agricultural tenancies The ability to foster a strong relationship with tenants and stakeholders, developing partnerships with a variety of audiences, and excellent negotiation skills. Strong people management and leadership skills with experience of staff development and performance management Additional criteria for all other applicants: Strong project management skills, including experience of managing projects A high level of financial acumen and strong experience of managing large budgets The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
Officer, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs London, UK AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invent the new to help the world move forward. Combining powerful analytics and deeper insights with bigger ideas and innovative solutions, we free up our clients' potential, thereby fulfilling our own. Take it seriously. Make it fun. Know it matters. What you'll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Assist the Compliance team in establishing and maintaining a robust compliance framework (including the oversight of corresponding policies and procedures) which allows AXA XL's to comply with FCA, PRA and Lloyd's requirements. Assist the Compliance team in managing AXA XL's regulatory relationships e.g. FCA, PRA, Lloyd's and overseas regulatory authorities including preparing for and assisting in regulatory visits, attending regulatory meetings and reporting back to more senior members of the Compliance team and liaising with regulators directly to resolve minor issues. Ownership of elements of the Lloyd's Principles for Doing Business review and attestation process. Liaising with the business owners to ensure AXA XL is able to demonstrate compliance with the Lloyd's Principles for Doing Business. Dealing with more complex licensing queries as subject matter expert and escalating as appropriate and involving other members of the Compliance or Legal Departments as appropriate. With limited assistance from senior members of the team provide compliance advice to the business, which will involve knowledge and familiarisation with all relevant legislation and regulation. The provision of compliance advice will include drafting policies and procedures, providing written advice, and face to face advice. Drafting and updating compliance training presentations as well as delivering parts of the compliance training plan for the legal entities. Participate in the maintenance of legal entity documentation including department and business policies and procedures, taking specific ownership of certain policies and procedures and proactively managing any necessary reviews of these policies. Take responsibility for preparing certain regulatory returns. Taking ownership of routine regulatory applications with limited input and guidance from other members of the Compliance team and overseeing more junior members of the team's work on these applications. You will report to the Manager, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs. This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity regime. What you'll bring We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Experience of working in an insurance, compliance or regulatory environment. Knowledge of the Lloyd's and London Market. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, both within Compliance and the wider business. Able to prioritise competing workloads and work independently on tasks. Ability to identify potential issues for discussion with Senior Management and work through issue resolution. An ability to communicate at all levels in the organisation with confidence and clarity. Good attention to detail. Excellent analytical skills. Proactive and approachable. CII qualification (or studying for) is desirable but not essential. What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements. Enhanced family friendly leave benefits. Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index. Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter. Learn more at AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. For more information, please see Who we are AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Learn more at
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Officer, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs London, UK AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invent the new to help the world move forward. Combining powerful analytics and deeper insights with bigger ideas and innovative solutions, we free up our clients' potential, thereby fulfilling our own. Take it seriously. Make it fun. Know it matters. What you'll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Assist the Compliance team in establishing and maintaining a robust compliance framework (including the oversight of corresponding policies and procedures) which allows AXA XL's to comply with FCA, PRA and Lloyd's requirements. Assist the Compliance team in managing AXA XL's regulatory relationships e.g. FCA, PRA, Lloyd's and overseas regulatory authorities including preparing for and assisting in regulatory visits, attending regulatory meetings and reporting back to more senior members of the Compliance team and liaising with regulators directly to resolve minor issues. Ownership of elements of the Lloyd's Principles for Doing Business review and attestation process. Liaising with the business owners to ensure AXA XL is able to demonstrate compliance with the Lloyd's Principles for Doing Business. Dealing with more complex licensing queries as subject matter expert and escalating as appropriate and involving other members of the Compliance or Legal Departments as appropriate. With limited assistance from senior members of the team provide compliance advice to the business, which will involve knowledge and familiarisation with all relevant legislation and regulation. The provision of compliance advice will include drafting policies and procedures, providing written advice, and face to face advice. Drafting and updating compliance training presentations as well as delivering parts of the compliance training plan for the legal entities. Participate in the maintenance of legal entity documentation including department and business policies and procedures, taking specific ownership of certain policies and procedures and proactively managing any necessary reviews of these policies. Take responsibility for preparing certain regulatory returns. Taking ownership of routine regulatory applications with limited input and guidance from other members of the Compliance team and overseeing more junior members of the team's work on these applications. You will report to the Manager, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs. This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity regime. What you'll bring We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Experience of working in an insurance, compliance or regulatory environment. Knowledge of the Lloyd's and London Market. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, both within Compliance and the wider business. Able to prioritise competing workloads and work independently on tasks. Ability to identify potential issues for discussion with Senior Management and work through issue resolution. An ability to communicate at all levels in the organisation with confidence and clarity. Good attention to detail. Excellent analytical skills. Proactive and approachable. CII qualification (or studying for) is desirable but not essential. What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements. Enhanced family friendly leave benefits. Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index. Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter. Learn more at AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. For more information, please see Who we are AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Learn more at
Introduction SymphonyAI Financial Services is seeking a Senior Product Manager (AI First) to lead the product vision and roadmap for our Sensa Investigation - the central case management, workflow, and analyst experience layer across our financial crime and compliance portfolio (ie., AML Transaction Monitoring, KYC, Sanctions, Fraud and extending across the Compliance and Risk framework). This role is ideal for a hands on, AI native product leader who deeply understands financial crime investigations and disclosures, and is excited to re imagine the end to end investigation lifecycle using AI and Agentic AI - from alert triage and case creation through investigation, collaboration, decisioning, disclosure/reporting, and post case learning. You will own the product strategy for Sensa Investigation, define and deliver an AI first analyst experience, and drive cross functional execution with engineering, design, data science, go to market teams, and customers. Job Description Key Responsibilities Product Vision & Strategy Define and continuously refine the product vision, strategy, and multi year roadmap for Sensa Investigation as the core investigation and case management platform for SymphonyAI Financial Services. Develop a clear AI first and Agentic AI strategy for investigations, spanning intelligent alert triage, dynamic case assembly, automated evidence gathering, recommended actions, draft decisions, and disclosures. Translate market trends, regulatory developments, and customer feedback into a cohesive, differentiated product strategy that aligns with SymphonyAI's platform and portfolio direction. Define the role of Sensa Investigation within the overall product suite (screening, monitoring, KYC/CDD, fraud, market surveillance, customer risk rating, entity resolution, etc.) and ensure tight product integration. Domain & Customer Leadership Act as a domain expert and trusted partner to our customers on AML TM, KYC, Sanctions, Fraud, and Financial Crime investigations - including typologies, investigative workflows, adverse media, escalation rules, quality assurance, and governance. Deeply understand investigation and case management processes (e.g., Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 investigations, referrals, escalations, quality checks, audit, closure, SAR/STR/SMR filing, regulatory disclosures, and post case reviews). Engage regularly with compliance officers, investigation teams, operations leaders, and technology stakeholders at Tier 1 and Tier 2 financial institutions to understand pain points and validate concepts. Maintain a strong understanding of global regulations and expectations impacting investigations (e.g., BSA/AML, FATF, OFAC, EU AML directives, sanctions regimes, fraud and consumer protection regs, surveillance regulations). AI & Agentic AI Productization Partner with AI/ML and data science teams to define AI powered investigation capabilities, including: Intelligent case creation, clustering, and prioritization. Agent driven evidence gathering across internal and external data sources. AI copilots for investigators (guided investigations, recommended next steps, narrative generation). Automated/draft disclosures and regulatory reports (e.g., SAR/STR narratives, supporting documentation, decision rationales). Continuous learning from case outcomes, QA feedback, and regulatory changes. Define Agentic AI patterns and use cases for autonomous or semi autonomous workflows (e.g., auto closure of low risk alerts, pre investigation triage, periodic review workflows, negative news investigations). Own the balance between AI innovation, explainability, controls, and regulatory defensibility - ensuring all AI driven features meet standards for transparency, auditability, and human in the loop oversight. Collaborate with platform and engineering teams to align Sensa Investigation capabilities with the underlying AI platform, data fabric, ontologies, and workflow engines. Product Execution & Delivery Translate strategy into clear, prioritized product roadmaps, epics, and user stories with crisp acceptance criteria and measurable outcomes. Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release scoping in close partnership with engineering, UX, and data science. Drive the end to end product lifecycle - from concept and discovery through design, build, test, launch, and iterative improvement. Collaborate with UX to design intuitive, high performance analyst and manager experiences - dashboards, queues, case views, timelines, evidence workspaces, investigation notebooks, and reporting. Ensure the product meets the needs of complex enterprise deployments - including multi jurisdiction and multi business unit operations, configurable workflows, permissions, data residency, and extensibility. Stakeholder & Go To Market Collaboration Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Solutions teams to support strategic opportunities, customer workshops, RFP responses, and demos. Own the pricing, packaging, ROI narrative and competitive differentiation, ultimately driving revenue growth. Provide product expertise and positioning to Marketing for messaging, collateral, and thought leadership (whitepapers, webinars, conference talks). Work closely with Implementation and Professional Services teams to ensure that Sensa Investigation is deployable, configurable, and scalable in real world environments. Define and track product KPIs and customer value metrics (e.g., case handling time, investigation quality, consistency of decisions, SAR/NFA mix, productivity uplift, AI adoption and impact). What Success Looks Like (First 12-18 Months) A clear, multi release roadmap for Sensa Investigation that is understood and endorsed by internal stakeholders and key customers. Delivery of high impact AI and Agentic AI features that demonstrably improve investigation efficiency, quality, and consistency. Strong customer adoption and satisfaction, with Sensa Investigation recognized as the primary console and workflow engine for investigators across multiple domains. Documented value stories and case studies around productivity gains, improved disclosure quality, and risk outcomes enabled by the platform. A clear feedback and learning loop between customers, engineering, and AI teams that continuously improves both product capabilities and underlying models. Candidate Profile Experience 7+ years of product management experience, with significant time in financial services, regtech, or fintech, ideally focused on financial crime or compliance products. Deep practical exposure to case management and investigations workflows in one or more of the following domains: AML transaction monitoring and investigations KYC/CDD and periodic reviews Sanctions and name screening investigations Fraud investigations (payments, cards, digital channels) Trade/market surveillance or conduct risk investigations Experience building and shipping AI powered enterprise products, preferably involving intelligent workflows, recommendations, copilots, or autonomous/agentic components. Proven track record of driving complex B2B or SaaS products from concept to successful market adoption across multiple releases. Experience working with global banks, broker dealers, insurers, or large fintechs, understanding their governance, risk, compliance, and technology landscapes. Skills & Competencies AI First Product Mindset: Ability to think from first principles about how AI and Agentic AI can reshape the investigation lifecycle, not just add point features. Comfort working with LLMs, ML models, retrieval systems, and orchestration frameworks, and translating these into user facing capabilities and requirements. Domain Depth in Investigations & Disclosures: Strong understanding of how investigators work day to day: data they consume, tools they use, pain points in existing case management and workflow tools. Familiarity with the end to end disclosure lifecycle (e.g., SAR/STR narrative standards, supporting documentation, internal approvals, regulatory expectations around timeliness and quality). Product Leadership & Execution: Demonstrated ability to own a product area end to end, set direction, and lead cross functional teams. Strong skills in requirements discovery, prioritization, trade off decisions, and stakeholder management. Data driven decision maker, comfortable with defining metrics, experiments, and success criteria. User Centric & Design Oriented: Passion for creating best in class analyst and case manager experiences that reduce friction, cognitive load, and operational risk. Ability to work closely with UX to turn complex workflows into simple, powerful, and intuitive experiences. Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain AI driven features and constraints in business terms to non technical stakeholders. Comfortable presenting to executives, regulators, and senior compliance stakeholders, as well as leading detailed working sessions with investigators and operations teams. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field. Nice to Have . click apply for full job details
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Introduction SymphonyAI Financial Services is seeking a Senior Product Manager (AI First) to lead the product vision and roadmap for our Sensa Investigation - the central case management, workflow, and analyst experience layer across our financial crime and compliance portfolio (ie., AML Transaction Monitoring, KYC, Sanctions, Fraud and extending across the Compliance and Risk framework). This role is ideal for a hands on, AI native product leader who deeply understands financial crime investigations and disclosures, and is excited to re imagine the end to end investigation lifecycle using AI and Agentic AI - from alert triage and case creation through investigation, collaboration, decisioning, disclosure/reporting, and post case learning. You will own the product strategy for Sensa Investigation, define and deliver an AI first analyst experience, and drive cross functional execution with engineering, design, data science, go to market teams, and customers. Job Description Key Responsibilities Product Vision & Strategy Define and continuously refine the product vision, strategy, and multi year roadmap for Sensa Investigation as the core investigation and case management platform for SymphonyAI Financial Services. Develop a clear AI first and Agentic AI strategy for investigations, spanning intelligent alert triage, dynamic case assembly, automated evidence gathering, recommended actions, draft decisions, and disclosures. Translate market trends, regulatory developments, and customer feedback into a cohesive, differentiated product strategy that aligns with SymphonyAI's platform and portfolio direction. Define the role of Sensa Investigation within the overall product suite (screening, monitoring, KYC/CDD, fraud, market surveillance, customer risk rating, entity resolution, etc.) and ensure tight product integration. Domain & Customer Leadership Act as a domain expert and trusted partner to our customers on AML TM, KYC, Sanctions, Fraud, and Financial Crime investigations - including typologies, investigative workflows, adverse media, escalation rules, quality assurance, and governance. Deeply understand investigation and case management processes (e.g., Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 investigations, referrals, escalations, quality checks, audit, closure, SAR/STR/SMR filing, regulatory disclosures, and post case reviews). Engage regularly with compliance officers, investigation teams, operations leaders, and technology stakeholders at Tier 1 and Tier 2 financial institutions to understand pain points and validate concepts. Maintain a strong understanding of global regulations and expectations impacting investigations (e.g., BSA/AML, FATF, OFAC, EU AML directives, sanctions regimes, fraud and consumer protection regs, surveillance regulations). AI & Agentic AI Productization Partner with AI/ML and data science teams to define AI powered investigation capabilities, including: Intelligent case creation, clustering, and prioritization. Agent driven evidence gathering across internal and external data sources. AI copilots for investigators (guided investigations, recommended next steps, narrative generation). Automated/draft disclosures and regulatory reports (e.g., SAR/STR narratives, supporting documentation, decision rationales). Continuous learning from case outcomes, QA feedback, and regulatory changes. Define Agentic AI patterns and use cases for autonomous or semi autonomous workflows (e.g., auto closure of low risk alerts, pre investigation triage, periodic review workflows, negative news investigations). Own the balance between AI innovation, explainability, controls, and regulatory defensibility - ensuring all AI driven features meet standards for transparency, auditability, and human in the loop oversight. Collaborate with platform and engineering teams to align Sensa Investigation capabilities with the underlying AI platform, data fabric, ontologies, and workflow engines. Product Execution & Delivery Translate strategy into clear, prioritized product roadmaps, epics, and user stories with crisp acceptance criteria and measurable outcomes. Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release scoping in close partnership with engineering, UX, and data science. Drive the end to end product lifecycle - from concept and discovery through design, build, test, launch, and iterative improvement. Collaborate with UX to design intuitive, high performance analyst and manager experiences - dashboards, queues, case views, timelines, evidence workspaces, investigation notebooks, and reporting. Ensure the product meets the needs of complex enterprise deployments - including multi jurisdiction and multi business unit operations, configurable workflows, permissions, data residency, and extensibility. Stakeholder & Go To Market Collaboration Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Solutions teams to support strategic opportunities, customer workshops, RFP responses, and demos. Own the pricing, packaging, ROI narrative and competitive differentiation, ultimately driving revenue growth. Provide product expertise and positioning to Marketing for messaging, collateral, and thought leadership (whitepapers, webinars, conference talks). Work closely with Implementation and Professional Services teams to ensure that Sensa Investigation is deployable, configurable, and scalable in real world environments. Define and track product KPIs and customer value metrics (e.g., case handling time, investigation quality, consistency of decisions, SAR/NFA mix, productivity uplift, AI adoption and impact). What Success Looks Like (First 12-18 Months) A clear, multi release roadmap for Sensa Investigation that is understood and endorsed by internal stakeholders and key customers. Delivery of high impact AI and Agentic AI features that demonstrably improve investigation efficiency, quality, and consistency. Strong customer adoption and satisfaction, with Sensa Investigation recognized as the primary console and workflow engine for investigators across multiple domains. Documented value stories and case studies around productivity gains, improved disclosure quality, and risk outcomes enabled by the platform. A clear feedback and learning loop between customers, engineering, and AI teams that continuously improves both product capabilities and underlying models. Candidate Profile Experience 7+ years of product management experience, with significant time in financial services, regtech, or fintech, ideally focused on financial crime or compliance products. Deep practical exposure to case management and investigations workflows in one or more of the following domains: AML transaction monitoring and investigations KYC/CDD and periodic reviews Sanctions and name screening investigations Fraud investigations (payments, cards, digital channels) Trade/market surveillance or conduct risk investigations Experience building and shipping AI powered enterprise products, preferably involving intelligent workflows, recommendations, copilots, or autonomous/agentic components. Proven track record of driving complex B2B or SaaS products from concept to successful market adoption across multiple releases. Experience working with global banks, broker dealers, insurers, or large fintechs, understanding their governance, risk, compliance, and technology landscapes. Skills & Competencies AI First Product Mindset: Ability to think from first principles about how AI and Agentic AI can reshape the investigation lifecycle, not just add point features. Comfort working with LLMs, ML models, retrieval systems, and orchestration frameworks, and translating these into user facing capabilities and requirements. Domain Depth in Investigations & Disclosures: Strong understanding of how investigators work day to day: data they consume, tools they use, pain points in existing case management and workflow tools. Familiarity with the end to end disclosure lifecycle (e.g., SAR/STR narrative standards, supporting documentation, internal approvals, regulatory expectations around timeliness and quality). Product Leadership & Execution: Demonstrated ability to own a product area end to end, set direction, and lead cross functional teams. Strong skills in requirements discovery, prioritization, trade off decisions, and stakeholder management. Data driven decision maker, comfortable with defining metrics, experiments, and success criteria. User Centric & Design Oriented: Passion for creating best in class analyst and case manager experiences that reduce friction, cognitive load, and operational risk. Ability to work closely with UX to turn complex workflows into simple, powerful, and intuitive experiences. Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain AI driven features and constraints in business terms to non technical stakeholders. Comfortable presenting to executives, regulators, and senior compliance stakeholders, as well as leading detailed working sessions with investigators and operations teams. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field. Nice to Have . click apply for full job details
Liquidline is the fastest-growing commercial coffee solutions provider in the UK and Ireland-not that we're bragging! Our customers are companies that take pride in offering quality refreshments to their employees and clients. Our success is built on outstanding customer service, hard work, and a strong team culture. We believe in delivering WOW experiences to both our customers and our valued employees. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified, a testament to our dedication to fostering a culture of support, growth and development, as well as promoting well-being, and winning together. With our core company values-passion, thoughtfulness, responsiveness, innovation, and smart working-at the very heart of our business, we are committed to cultivating an environment that inspires excellence. As the Chief Financial Officer at Liquidline, you will have a strong and diverse background in financial leadership, business strategy, and operational transformation. With deep expertise in financial reporting, FP&A, and finance transformation, you will be well-positioned to support Liquidline's strategic growth. Your leadership has consistently driven improvements in financial performance, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. Your proven track record in M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, and integration, adds significant value, as does your experience in private equity environments and exit strategies. You will combine financial stewardship with strategic insight, making you a key driver of both stability and innovation within the business. The Role To become a 'thinking partner' to the Managing Director for all aspects of financial acumen. To take a lead on the structuring, and due diligence of potential acquisitions, and divestment across the business, providing strategic recommendations to the Managing Director and Board. To drive the corporation tax strategy across the Group; development of requirements for large company reporting in the future. To lead with a critical thinking approach, analysing and supporting with the presentation of data, which will include; global financial perspectives, strategic agility and dealing with ambiguity. To build a robust long-term budgeting process, ensuring that forecasting and business planning processes to deliver credibility to the business strategy. This will specifically focus on a future thinking approach. To coach the business through business case modelling, and return on investment tracking. To drive the development of financial tools to support the growth strategies of the business (organic and offshore) To ensure establishment and implementation of a fit for purpose Enterprise Risk Management framework for the business. To develop an Audit committee, ensuring robust challenge and development of processess to ensure compliance with relevant laws regulatory regimes and tax jurisdictions. Provide support to the Finance Director in the development of internal controls to mitigate key organisational risks and ensure compliance with financial reporting and control requirements. To scope and lead technology implementations to drive efficiency, including ERP implementations, and support the Finance Director to build a scalable model for a shared service function and ensure compliance with financial reporting and control requirements. To oversee and support the finance director in developing the talent pipeline within the finance function. To establish and develop relationships with the Board, Senior Management and key external partners. To provide leadership and mentoring to the Finance Director. To develop and embed a commercial partnering approach to Finance within the Liquidline business. What You Will Need In The Role Of Chief Financial Officer Full qualified CIMA or ACCA with a proven post qualification experience. A minimum of 2 years in a CFO role within a scaling commercial organisation. Previous experience of acquisitions at a senior level and ideally experience of PE or VC funding. Experience with strategy formulation. High level of commercial awareness. Previous experience with business exit, managing the preparation and due diligence. Capital formation and structuring experience (dept and equity) Ability to adapt to global markets and operations. What You Will Learn & What Liquidline Can Offer You Being a part of Liquidline is more than just a job - it's a chance to grow, develop and thrive! We are deeply invested in the success of our team and our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support, and reward our employees. The package includes, but is not limited too: 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays: Extra time off to rest and recharge. Long Service Annual Leave Entitlement & Buy/Sell Scheme: More flexibility for your time off needs. Candidate Referral Program: Help grow our team and earn rewards Company Bonus Scheme: Celebrate success with us. Enhanced Sick Pay: Supporting you when you need it most Enhanced Parental Leave: Comprehensive support for your family journey Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: Save for your future with ease. Life Assurance & Income Protection (UK Only): Peace of mind for you. HSF Health Plan: Access affordable healthcare. YuLife Wellbeing Platform: One stop shop for wellbeing, rewards and support. Employee Assistance Programme: Mental health support, virtual GP services and more. Menopause Support via Stella App: Tailored support for this stage of life. Lunch on Liquidline & Bi-Annual Conferences: Enjoy lunch on Liquidline, and Bi Annual company conferences. Not to mention, unlimited access to Liquidline coffee (what more could you desire!) Liquidline is a fast-growing, family owned business that has expanded from 92 to over 300 employees since 2020. With ambitious plans for the next five years, there's never been a better time to join us! Our dynamic and innovative environment offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, treating everyone with fairness, respect and appreciation. At Liquidline, we embrace diversity and value the unique experiences and perspectives of every individual. Together, we are always Winning Together!
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Liquidline is the fastest-growing commercial coffee solutions provider in the UK and Ireland-not that we're bragging! Our customers are companies that take pride in offering quality refreshments to their employees and clients. Our success is built on outstanding customer service, hard work, and a strong team culture. We believe in delivering WOW experiences to both our customers and our valued employees. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified, a testament to our dedication to fostering a culture of support, growth and development, as well as promoting well-being, and winning together. With our core company values-passion, thoughtfulness, responsiveness, innovation, and smart working-at the very heart of our business, we are committed to cultivating an environment that inspires excellence. As the Chief Financial Officer at Liquidline, you will have a strong and diverse background in financial leadership, business strategy, and operational transformation. With deep expertise in financial reporting, FP&A, and finance transformation, you will be well-positioned to support Liquidline's strategic growth. Your leadership has consistently driven improvements in financial performance, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. Your proven track record in M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, and integration, adds significant value, as does your experience in private equity environments and exit strategies. You will combine financial stewardship with strategic insight, making you a key driver of both stability and innovation within the business. The Role To become a 'thinking partner' to the Managing Director for all aspects of financial acumen. To take a lead on the structuring, and due diligence of potential acquisitions, and divestment across the business, providing strategic recommendations to the Managing Director and Board. To drive the corporation tax strategy across the Group; development of requirements for large company reporting in the future. To lead with a critical thinking approach, analysing and supporting with the presentation of data, which will include; global financial perspectives, strategic agility and dealing with ambiguity. To build a robust long-term budgeting process, ensuring that forecasting and business planning processes to deliver credibility to the business strategy. This will specifically focus on a future thinking approach. To coach the business through business case modelling, and return on investment tracking. To drive the development of financial tools to support the growth strategies of the business (organic and offshore) To ensure establishment and implementation of a fit for purpose Enterprise Risk Management framework for the business. To develop an Audit committee, ensuring robust challenge and development of processess to ensure compliance with relevant laws regulatory regimes and tax jurisdictions. Provide support to the Finance Director in the development of internal controls to mitigate key organisational risks and ensure compliance with financial reporting and control requirements. To scope and lead technology implementations to drive efficiency, including ERP implementations, and support the Finance Director to build a scalable model for a shared service function and ensure compliance with financial reporting and control requirements. To oversee and support the finance director in developing the talent pipeline within the finance function. To establish and develop relationships with the Board, Senior Management and key external partners. To provide leadership and mentoring to the Finance Director. To develop and embed a commercial partnering approach to Finance within the Liquidline business. What You Will Need In The Role Of Chief Financial Officer Full qualified CIMA or ACCA with a proven post qualification experience. A minimum of 2 years in a CFO role within a scaling commercial organisation. Previous experience of acquisitions at a senior level and ideally experience of PE or VC funding. Experience with strategy formulation. High level of commercial awareness. Previous experience with business exit, managing the preparation and due diligence. Capital formation and structuring experience (dept and equity) Ability to adapt to global markets and operations. What You Will Learn & What Liquidline Can Offer You Being a part of Liquidline is more than just a job - it's a chance to grow, develop and thrive! We are deeply invested in the success of our team and our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support, and reward our employees. The package includes, but is not limited too: 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays: Extra time off to rest and recharge. Long Service Annual Leave Entitlement & Buy/Sell Scheme: More flexibility for your time off needs. Candidate Referral Program: Help grow our team and earn rewards Company Bonus Scheme: Celebrate success with us. Enhanced Sick Pay: Supporting you when you need it most Enhanced Parental Leave: Comprehensive support for your family journey Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: Save for your future with ease. Life Assurance & Income Protection (UK Only): Peace of mind for you. HSF Health Plan: Access affordable healthcare. YuLife Wellbeing Platform: One stop shop for wellbeing, rewards and support. Employee Assistance Programme: Mental health support, virtual GP services and more. Menopause Support via Stella App: Tailored support for this stage of life. Lunch on Liquidline & Bi-Annual Conferences: Enjoy lunch on Liquidline, and Bi Annual company conferences. Not to mention, unlimited access to Liquidline coffee (what more could you desire!) Liquidline is a fast-growing, family owned business that has expanded from 92 to over 300 employees since 2020. With ambitious plans for the next five years, there's never been a better time to join us! Our dynamic and innovative environment offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, treating everyone with fairness, respect and appreciation. At Liquidline, we embrace diversity and value the unique experiences and perspectives of every individual. Together, we are always Winning Together!
We are Lightfoot, a high-growth technology company based just outside Exeter that is focused on making a difference worldwide, one driver at a time.We help businesses and private motorists improve efficiency and safety. Our technology has been proven to reduce fuel use and emissions rates by 10-20%, and at-fault accidents and wear and tear by 40-50%. It connects to your vehicle's on-board computer and uses all the live data it produces to analyse how efficiently you are driving. It's similar to how performance is analysed in Formula 1. Lightfoot turns that data into simple feedback for you - the driver - so you know when you're pushing your vehicle too far and can bring it back to maximum efficiency. Beyond the vehicle, our proprietary gamification platform engages users via our app, giving our driver community the opportunity to engage in their performance and to win weekly cash prizes and rewards for achieving Elite Driver standard. Our solutions are highly differentiated from the competition which has helped us secure circa 300 of the UK's largest fleet customers including Tesco, Asda, Southwest Water, Iceland and Virgin Media to name a few. More recently, we've started leveraging our gamification IP to expand our product offering to beyond drivers. With our new app-only solution we can now incentivise and reward all sorts of measurable behaviours for our customers, from physical activity to online order picking. We've now given away nearly £1m is prize money incentivising and rewarding desirable behaviours and are excited about the value this can bring to our customer and to our growth prospects. We're a fun-loving bunch who are growing at an astonishing rate. We work from a state-of-the-art office near Exeter in the beautiful Southwest (which was voted Exeter's 'Best Workspace'). We are excited to keep growing the Lightfoot family with like-minded, passionate individuals who share our values. We are innovative. We are customer first. We are friendly and celebrate individuality. About the role The Commercial Business Partner is an individual contributor role reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), with responsibility for sales forecasting, pricing, profitability, and process governance, driving accurate, commercially aligned insights that support decision-making. The person will also act as the commercial "bridge" between Finance and Sales, ensuring revenue growth is aligned to strategic goals and risk is managed through the contracting process. This role therefore combines financial control, commercial governance, and performance management and so will also have a dotted reporting line into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The role works with key stakeholders to shape pricing strategies, monitor margins, deliver reporting and analytics, and drive data-led improvements. The role also manages Salesforce governance and processes, ensuring accurate customer and pipeline data. This is an exciting opportunity to not only be a driver for revenue growth in the UK but also continue to expand into international markets. Key Responsibilities Forecasting & Performance Management Lead sales forecasting and variance tracking for bookings, revenue, and pipeline conversion. Maintain and improve sales dashboards and reporting tools (Salesforce, Excel etc). Analyse performance against target and provide commentary on trends and risks. Track key commercial KPIs including forecast accuracy, win rates, conversion, deal slippage and pipeline health. Prepare clear, board-ready summaries on sales performance and pipeline health. Commercial Governance & Pricing Review deals to ensure pricing, terms, and margins align with commercial policy. Maintain pricing templates, guardrails, and approval workflows. Support the CFO and CRO with deal validation and credit checks for larger opportunities. Monitor discounting, promotional activity, and incentive impact on profitability. System & Process Governance Own Salesforce data quality for opportunities, forecasts, and deal lifecycles. Drive process improvements to ensure clean, auditable data and accurate reporting. Champion sales process discipline across teams, supporting adoption and compliance. Partner with Finance to align bookings, revenue recognition, and cash forecasting. Support contract drafting and negotiation, ensuring commercial terms align with agreed pricing and secure CFO sign-off. Administer sales commission calculations and ensure accurate, timely payments. Maintain incentive plan tracking and alignment to budget and performance targets. Provide reporting and analysis on commission costs and attainment trends. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Finance, Account Management, and Product to ensure commercial alignment. Support Account Management with renewal and upsell tracking. Contribute to commercial model reviews and product pricing discussions as required. Experience & Qualifications Proven experience inSales Finance, Commercial Finance, or Sales Operationswithin SaaS or subscription-based businesses. Strong acumen in forecasting, pricing, reporting, and process optimisation. Proficiency in Salesforce or equivalent CRM. Skilled in forecasting, financial modelling, and data analytics with advanced Excel skills. Commercial mindset and collaborative business partner with excellent communication and stakeholder management ability, with the ability to challenge senior stakeholders. Analytical and strategic thinker with high attention to detail. Proactive, curious, and results oriented. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field; professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/MBA) preferred. BI or ERP system experience (SAP, Power BI etc) Experience in contract drafting and credit approval process/structuring. Experience in helping design and subsequently administeringsales incentive and commission plans. Benefits include 25 days annual leave including end of year closure (+ bank holidays, day off for birthday, volunteering day + option to buy additional leave) Company sick pay Group life insurance Company pension Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Retail/tech/gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, financial wellbeing support, a mental health support app Simplyhealth health plan and dental plan Refer-A-Friend scheme (£2,500 for successful referrals!) Company social events and activities Hybrid working Office in Exeter with on-site parking
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
We are Lightfoot, a high-growth technology company based just outside Exeter that is focused on making a difference worldwide, one driver at a time.We help businesses and private motorists improve efficiency and safety. Our technology has been proven to reduce fuel use and emissions rates by 10-20%, and at-fault accidents and wear and tear by 40-50%. It connects to your vehicle's on-board computer and uses all the live data it produces to analyse how efficiently you are driving. It's similar to how performance is analysed in Formula 1. Lightfoot turns that data into simple feedback for you - the driver - so you know when you're pushing your vehicle too far and can bring it back to maximum efficiency. Beyond the vehicle, our proprietary gamification platform engages users via our app, giving our driver community the opportunity to engage in their performance and to win weekly cash prizes and rewards for achieving Elite Driver standard. Our solutions are highly differentiated from the competition which has helped us secure circa 300 of the UK's largest fleet customers including Tesco, Asda, Southwest Water, Iceland and Virgin Media to name a few. More recently, we've started leveraging our gamification IP to expand our product offering to beyond drivers. With our new app-only solution we can now incentivise and reward all sorts of measurable behaviours for our customers, from physical activity to online order picking. We've now given away nearly £1m is prize money incentivising and rewarding desirable behaviours and are excited about the value this can bring to our customer and to our growth prospects. We're a fun-loving bunch who are growing at an astonishing rate. We work from a state-of-the-art office near Exeter in the beautiful Southwest (which was voted Exeter's 'Best Workspace'). We are excited to keep growing the Lightfoot family with like-minded, passionate individuals who share our values. We are innovative. We are customer first. We are friendly and celebrate individuality. About the role The Commercial Business Partner is an individual contributor role reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), with responsibility for sales forecasting, pricing, profitability, and process governance, driving accurate, commercially aligned insights that support decision-making. The person will also act as the commercial "bridge" between Finance and Sales, ensuring revenue growth is aligned to strategic goals and risk is managed through the contracting process. This role therefore combines financial control, commercial governance, and performance management and so will also have a dotted reporting line into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The role works with key stakeholders to shape pricing strategies, monitor margins, deliver reporting and analytics, and drive data-led improvements. The role also manages Salesforce governance and processes, ensuring accurate customer and pipeline data. This is an exciting opportunity to not only be a driver for revenue growth in the UK but also continue to expand into international markets. Key Responsibilities Forecasting & Performance Management Lead sales forecasting and variance tracking for bookings, revenue, and pipeline conversion. Maintain and improve sales dashboards and reporting tools (Salesforce, Excel etc). Analyse performance against target and provide commentary on trends and risks. Track key commercial KPIs including forecast accuracy, win rates, conversion, deal slippage and pipeline health. Prepare clear, board-ready summaries on sales performance and pipeline health. Commercial Governance & Pricing Review deals to ensure pricing, terms, and margins align with commercial policy. Maintain pricing templates, guardrails, and approval workflows. Support the CFO and CRO with deal validation and credit checks for larger opportunities. Monitor discounting, promotional activity, and incentive impact on profitability. System & Process Governance Own Salesforce data quality for opportunities, forecasts, and deal lifecycles. Drive process improvements to ensure clean, auditable data and accurate reporting. Champion sales process discipline across teams, supporting adoption and compliance. Partner with Finance to align bookings, revenue recognition, and cash forecasting. Support contract drafting and negotiation, ensuring commercial terms align with agreed pricing and secure CFO sign-off. Administer sales commission calculations and ensure accurate, timely payments. Maintain incentive plan tracking and alignment to budget and performance targets. Provide reporting and analysis on commission costs and attainment trends. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Finance, Account Management, and Product to ensure commercial alignment. Support Account Management with renewal and upsell tracking. Contribute to commercial model reviews and product pricing discussions as required. Experience & Qualifications Proven experience inSales Finance, Commercial Finance, or Sales Operationswithin SaaS or subscription-based businesses. Strong acumen in forecasting, pricing, reporting, and process optimisation. Proficiency in Salesforce or equivalent CRM. Skilled in forecasting, financial modelling, and data analytics with advanced Excel skills. Commercial mindset and collaborative business partner with excellent communication and stakeholder management ability, with the ability to challenge senior stakeholders. Analytical and strategic thinker with high attention to detail. Proactive, curious, and results oriented. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field; professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/MBA) preferred. BI or ERP system experience (SAP, Power BI etc) Experience in contract drafting and credit approval process/structuring. Experience in helping design and subsequently administeringsales incentive and commission plans. Benefits include 25 days annual leave including end of year closure (+ bank holidays, day off for birthday, volunteering day + option to buy additional leave) Company sick pay Group life insurance Company pension Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Retail/tech/gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, financial wellbeing support, a mental health support app Simplyhealth health plan and dental plan Refer-A-Friend scheme (£2,500 for successful referrals!) Company social events and activities Hybrid working Office in Exeter with on-site parking
Job Introduction Turning Point is a leading social enterprise committed to making a difference in people's lives. We are looking for an experienced Deputy Payroll Manager to join our HR Operations team and ensure the accurate and timely payment of salaries during this maternity cover period. This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract for 12 months. This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our Manchester office and the rest working from home. About the Role As Deputy Payroll Manager, you will lead and coach the Payroll and Pension Officers to deliver an outstanding service to colleagues across Turning Point. You'll assist the Payroll Manager in managing end-to-end payroll processes and act as the senior escalation point for complex queries. This role is key to maintaining compliance, improving processes, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities Manage and coach the payroll team to deliver accurate and timely payroll services Support the Payroll Manager and process end-to-end payroll in their absence Act as senior escalation point for payroll queries, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact on colleagues Oversee pension processing, including NHS and LGPS schemes Develop and monitor SLAs for payroll, reporting monthly and driving improvements Maintain and improve payroll processes and systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery Lead process improvement initiatives and train colleagues on new processes About You Proven leadership experience within a payroll environment Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends Knowledge of payroll regulations and statutory requirements Proficient in Office 365 and comfortable with process improvement initiatives Level 5 CIPP qualification or equivalent experience (advantageous) Enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and committed to delivering outstanding customer service Why Join Us? At Turning Point, we value innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, enhance processes, and make a real impact on the colleague experience. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 33 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents Deputy Payroll Manager .pdf Apply
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Job Introduction Turning Point is a leading social enterprise committed to making a difference in people's lives. We are looking for an experienced Deputy Payroll Manager to join our HR Operations team and ensure the accurate and timely payment of salaries during this maternity cover period. This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract for 12 months. This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our Manchester office and the rest working from home. About the Role As Deputy Payroll Manager, you will lead and coach the Payroll and Pension Officers to deliver an outstanding service to colleagues across Turning Point. You'll assist the Payroll Manager in managing end-to-end payroll processes and act as the senior escalation point for complex queries. This role is key to maintaining compliance, improving processes, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities Manage and coach the payroll team to deliver accurate and timely payroll services Support the Payroll Manager and process end-to-end payroll in their absence Act as senior escalation point for payroll queries, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact on colleagues Oversee pension processing, including NHS and LGPS schemes Develop and monitor SLAs for payroll, reporting monthly and driving improvements Maintain and improve payroll processes and systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery Lead process improvement initiatives and train colleagues on new processes About You Proven leadership experience within a payroll environment Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends Knowledge of payroll regulations and statutory requirements Proficient in Office 365 and comfortable with process improvement initiatives Level 5 CIPP qualification or equivalent experience (advantageous) Enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and committed to delivering outstanding customer service Why Join Us? At Turning Point, we value innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, enhance processes, and make a real impact on the colleague experience. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 33 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents Deputy Payroll Manager .pdf Apply
About The Role The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic financial leadership, commercial insight, and governance excellence across the Changeworks Group. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's future - driving financial strategy, strengthening resilience, and supporting ambitious growth across both charitable and commercial operations. Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of a financial strategy aligned with Changeworks' values and growth ambitions. Drive value creation and commercial performance across charitable and subsidiary activities. Embed robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks across all group entities. Build and lead a high-performing finance team that reflects Changeworks' collaborative and values-driven culture. Act as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive, Board, and subsidiary boards, representing Changeworks with integrity and professionalism to external partners and stakeholders. This is a hands-on and strategically influential position, balancing oversight with active engagement across financial operations, commercial ventures, and team development. The role offers an opportunity to shape Changeworks' long-term impact and support its aim to make homes warmer, greener, and more affordable. The Person Changeworks is seeking an experienced and values-driven financial leader who combines commercial acumen with a strong commitment to social and environmental impact. The successful candidate will bring: A proven track record as a CFO or senior finance leader within a growth-oriented or multi-entity organisation. Strong experience in charity finance and governance, ideally within organisations combining charitable and commercial activity. Significant commercial insight, with expertise in investment appraisal, capital structuring, and value creation. Demonstrable experience of strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and board engagement. A leadership approach that reflects Changeworks' culture - inclusive, collaborative, and focused on empowering others. Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience. The Opportunity This appointment offers a rare opportunity to join a respected, values-led organisation at a pivotal moment in its development. The CFO will play a central role in enabling innovation, ensuring financial sustainability, and guiding the next stage of Changeworks' growth. Joining a talented and passionate team, the successful candidate will help realise Changeworks' vision: a world where everyone can live and work in a warm, efficient, and low-carbon home. About Us Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too. The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes. We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You'll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring. We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year. At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
About The Role The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic financial leadership, commercial insight, and governance excellence across the Changeworks Group. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's future - driving financial strategy, strengthening resilience, and supporting ambitious growth across both charitable and commercial operations. Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of a financial strategy aligned with Changeworks' values and growth ambitions. Drive value creation and commercial performance across charitable and subsidiary activities. Embed robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks across all group entities. Build and lead a high-performing finance team that reflects Changeworks' collaborative and values-driven culture. Act as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive, Board, and subsidiary boards, representing Changeworks with integrity and professionalism to external partners and stakeholders. This is a hands-on and strategically influential position, balancing oversight with active engagement across financial operations, commercial ventures, and team development. The role offers an opportunity to shape Changeworks' long-term impact and support its aim to make homes warmer, greener, and more affordable. The Person Changeworks is seeking an experienced and values-driven financial leader who combines commercial acumen with a strong commitment to social and environmental impact. The successful candidate will bring: A proven track record as a CFO or senior finance leader within a growth-oriented or multi-entity organisation. Strong experience in charity finance and governance, ideally within organisations combining charitable and commercial activity. Significant commercial insight, with expertise in investment appraisal, capital structuring, and value creation. Demonstrable experience of strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and board engagement. A leadership approach that reflects Changeworks' culture - inclusive, collaborative, and focused on empowering others. Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience. The Opportunity This appointment offers a rare opportunity to join a respected, values-led organisation at a pivotal moment in its development. The CFO will play a central role in enabling innovation, ensuring financial sustainability, and guiding the next stage of Changeworks' growth. Joining a talented and passionate team, the successful candidate will help realise Changeworks' vision: a world where everyone can live and work in a warm, efficient, and low-carbon home. About Us Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too. The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes. We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You'll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring. We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year. At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
About The Role The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic financial leadership, commercial insight, and governance excellence across the Changeworks Group. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's future - driving financial strategy, strengthening resilience, and supporting ambitious growth across both charitable and commercial operations. Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of a financial strategy aligned with Changeworks' values and growth ambitions. Drive value creation and commercial performance across charitable and subsidiary activities. Embed robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks across all group entities. Build and lead a high-performing finance team that reflects Changeworks' collaborative and values-driven culture. Act as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive, Board, and subsidiary boards, representing Changeworks with integrity and professionalism to external partners and stakeholders. This is a hands-on and strategically influential position, balancing oversight with active engagement across financial operations, commercial ventures, and team development. The role offers an opportunity to shape Changeworks' long-term impact and support its aim to make homes warmer, greener, and more affordable. The Person Changeworks is seeking an experienced and values-driven financial leader who combines commercial acumen with a strong commitment to social and environmental impact. The successful candidate will bring: A proven track record as a CFO or senior finance leader within a growth-oriented or multi-entity organisation. Strong experience in charity finance and governance, ideally within organisations combining charitable and commercial activity. Significant commercial insight, with expertise in investment appraisal, capital structuring, and value creation. Demonstrable experience of strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and board engagement. A leadership approach that reflects Changeworks' culture - inclusive, collaborative, and focused on empowering others. Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience. The Opportunity This appointment offers a rare opportunity to join a respected, values-led organisation at a pivotal moment in its development. The CFO will play a central role in enabling innovation, ensuring financial sustainability, and guiding the next stage of Changeworks' growth. Joining a talented and passionate team, the successful candidate will help realise Changeworks' vision: a world where everyone can live and work in a warm, efficient, and low-carbon home. About Us Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too. The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes. We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You'll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring. We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year. At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
About The Role The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic financial leadership, commercial insight, and governance excellence across the Changeworks Group. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's future - driving financial strategy, strengthening resilience, and supporting ambitious growth across both charitable and commercial operations. Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of a financial strategy aligned with Changeworks' values and growth ambitions. Drive value creation and commercial performance across charitable and subsidiary activities. Embed robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks across all group entities. Build and lead a high-performing finance team that reflects Changeworks' collaborative and values-driven culture. Act as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive, Board, and subsidiary boards, representing Changeworks with integrity and professionalism to external partners and stakeholders. This is a hands-on and strategically influential position, balancing oversight with active engagement across financial operations, commercial ventures, and team development. The role offers an opportunity to shape Changeworks' long-term impact and support its aim to make homes warmer, greener, and more affordable. The Person Changeworks is seeking an experienced and values-driven financial leader who combines commercial acumen with a strong commitment to social and environmental impact. The successful candidate will bring: A proven track record as a CFO or senior finance leader within a growth-oriented or multi-entity organisation. Strong experience in charity finance and governance, ideally within organisations combining charitable and commercial activity. Significant commercial insight, with expertise in investment appraisal, capital structuring, and value creation. Demonstrable experience of strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and board engagement. A leadership approach that reflects Changeworks' culture - inclusive, collaborative, and focused on empowering others. Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience. The Opportunity This appointment offers a rare opportunity to join a respected, values-led organisation at a pivotal moment in its development. The CFO will play a central role in enabling innovation, ensuring financial sustainability, and guiding the next stage of Changeworks' growth. Joining a talented and passionate team, the successful candidate will help realise Changeworks' vision: a world where everyone can live and work in a warm, efficient, and low-carbon home. About Us Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too. The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes. We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You'll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring. We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year. At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
Department Quality Assurance and Enhancement Location Birmingham, West Midlands Salary £32,006 to £35,331 per annum Permanent Post Type Full Time Release Date 18 November 2025 Closing Date 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 04 January 2026 Interview Date Tuesday 20 January 2026 Reference Q125004 Introduction Birmingham City University is a large and diverse learning community with over 30,000 students from around 100 countries. We are passionate about providing our learners with a transformational journey, enabled by an exceptional supportive academic community, state of the art facilities and focus on practical skills and professional relevance to support their future employability. We are also committed to world class research, to advance knowledge and practice, to address real world problems and fuel innovations outside of the university. Role information To support the delivery of quality assurance and enhancement activities across the university. The postholder will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues to provide administrative and operational support for academic quality processes, including programme approval, review, and governance. The role is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of routine quality activities, maintaining records, and supporting the implementation of institutional policies and procedures. Main activities and responsibilities Provide operational support for programme validation, review, and reapproval processes, including scheduling, document preparation, and communication with stakeholders. Maintain accurate records of academic programmes, quality processes, and committee outcomes in line with institutional requirements. Support the coordination and servicing of academic quality committees, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up actions. Assist in the preparation and circulation of quality related documentation, ensuring consistency and compliance with university templates and standards. Liaise with academic departments to collect and review documentation required for quality processes, providing guidance as needed. Help monitor compliance with institutional regulations and procedures, flagging any issues or inconsistencies to senior colleagues. Support the collation and analysis of data for internal and external reporting, including programme performance and quality metrics. Contribute to the development of guidance materials, templates, and resources to support quality assurance and enhancement activity. Provide administrative support for staff development sessions and workshops related to academic quality. Undertake other duties as required to support the effective operation of the Quality Assurance & Enhancement function. Skills and Experience Please refer to the person specification contained within the job description. The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential. The University is proudly Disability Confident. This means amongst other things that we commit to offering a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who fully meet the essential criteria for each role.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Department Quality Assurance and Enhancement Location Birmingham, West Midlands Salary £32,006 to £35,331 per annum Permanent Post Type Full Time Release Date 18 November 2025 Closing Date 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 04 January 2026 Interview Date Tuesday 20 January 2026 Reference Q125004 Introduction Birmingham City University is a large and diverse learning community with over 30,000 students from around 100 countries. We are passionate about providing our learners with a transformational journey, enabled by an exceptional supportive academic community, state of the art facilities and focus on practical skills and professional relevance to support their future employability. We are also committed to world class research, to advance knowledge and practice, to address real world problems and fuel innovations outside of the university. Role information To support the delivery of quality assurance and enhancement activities across the university. The postholder will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues to provide administrative and operational support for academic quality processes, including programme approval, review, and governance. The role is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of routine quality activities, maintaining records, and supporting the implementation of institutional policies and procedures. Main activities and responsibilities Provide operational support for programme validation, review, and reapproval processes, including scheduling, document preparation, and communication with stakeholders. Maintain accurate records of academic programmes, quality processes, and committee outcomes in line with institutional requirements. Support the coordination and servicing of academic quality committees, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up actions. Assist in the preparation and circulation of quality related documentation, ensuring consistency and compliance with university templates and standards. Liaise with academic departments to collect and review documentation required for quality processes, providing guidance as needed. Help monitor compliance with institutional regulations and procedures, flagging any issues or inconsistencies to senior colleagues. Support the collation and analysis of data for internal and external reporting, including programme performance and quality metrics. Contribute to the development of guidance materials, templates, and resources to support quality assurance and enhancement activity. Provide administrative support for staff development sessions and workshops related to academic quality. Undertake other duties as required to support the effective operation of the Quality Assurance & Enhancement function. Skills and Experience Please refer to the person specification contained within the job description. The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential. The University is proudly Disability Confident. This means amongst other things that we commit to offering a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who fully meet the essential criteria for each role.
THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE Role Title: Chief of Staff/ Deputy Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based Past public sector or civil service experience required The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. Our organization is growing, and we need a motivated and adaptable VOLUNTEER to support our senior management team as Chief of Staff / Deputy Chief of Staff, in the Director-General's Office. The ideal candidates should be driven, experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. As with all roles in BCI, this is a voluntary unpaid role. As a former senior civil servant, the successful candidates will ensure streamlined activities within the organization based on the priorities of the Director-General. You will oversee the operation of the Director General office and assist in various aspects of organizational administration and development. The right candidates for the job will contribute to the organization's long-term success. Responsibilities Oversee strategic directorate-level project initiatives from development through successful execution with directorate officers; Assist and communicate with principal executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation; Review, design, and execute improvements to cross-institute project initiatives; Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity; Serve as liaison officer among senior executives, and heads of divisions regarding company climate, volunteers' well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning; Assist the Assistant Director-General in resolving volunteers' concerns (if necessary); Build and develop relationships with all volunteers for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness to existing operations, and help to define new operational strategies, working with Directors and Senior Executives on special projects; Serve as the general program manager handling inquiries, developing action plans to address them, and assisting with the preparation and dissemination of internal communications; Acts as a representative of the Director General for external liaison work. Public sector or civil service experience required Skills & Abilities Strong analytical and research skills including critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills; Effective interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent communicator in written and verbal form; Extremely versatile and dedicated to efficiency and productivity; Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives; Impeccable managerial and interpersonal skills; Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management; Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments. Experience Experience with budget management; Experience with data analysis (desirable); Consulting experience with a focus on operations management(desirable); Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions; Strong project reporting skills with a focus on inter-departmental communication; Experience working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using your own initiative. Education & Training Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration; Extensive experience in a business or executive management role. This is a great first step to take to gain experience for an industry change into climate action and/or emerging tech. It is also a great opportunity for those wanting to take some time to get involved in changing the world and work with like-minded people. Blockchain and other emerging technologies; climate change and sustainability - are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. Benefits You will get numerous benefits from volunteering with BCI, including: You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette, Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose; You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. Selection Process In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessments. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions) Section C: In-Tray Exercise (an open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a first interview and a final interview online.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE Role Title: Chief of Staff/ Deputy Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based Past public sector or civil service experience required The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. Our organization is growing, and we need a motivated and adaptable VOLUNTEER to support our senior management team as Chief of Staff / Deputy Chief of Staff, in the Director-General's Office. The ideal candidates should be driven, experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. As with all roles in BCI, this is a voluntary unpaid role. As a former senior civil servant, the successful candidates will ensure streamlined activities within the organization based on the priorities of the Director-General. You will oversee the operation of the Director General office and assist in various aspects of organizational administration and development. The right candidates for the job will contribute to the organization's long-term success. Responsibilities Oversee strategic directorate-level project initiatives from development through successful execution with directorate officers; Assist and communicate with principal executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation; Review, design, and execute improvements to cross-institute project initiatives; Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity; Serve as liaison officer among senior executives, and heads of divisions regarding company climate, volunteers' well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning; Assist the Assistant Director-General in resolving volunteers' concerns (if necessary); Build and develop relationships with all volunteers for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness to existing operations, and help to define new operational strategies, working with Directors and Senior Executives on special projects; Serve as the general program manager handling inquiries, developing action plans to address them, and assisting with the preparation and dissemination of internal communications; Acts as a representative of the Director General for external liaison work. Public sector or civil service experience required Skills & Abilities Strong analytical and research skills including critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills; Effective interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent communicator in written and verbal form; Extremely versatile and dedicated to efficiency and productivity; Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives; Impeccable managerial and interpersonal skills; Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management; Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments. Experience Experience with budget management; Experience with data analysis (desirable); Consulting experience with a focus on operations management(desirable); Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions; Strong project reporting skills with a focus on inter-departmental communication; Experience working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using your own initiative. Education & Training Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration; Extensive experience in a business or executive management role. This is a great first step to take to gain experience for an industry change into climate action and/or emerging tech. It is also a great opportunity for those wanting to take some time to get involved in changing the world and work with like-minded people. Blockchain and other emerging technologies; climate change and sustainability - are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. Benefits You will get numerous benefits from volunteering with BCI, including: You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette, Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose; You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. Selection Process In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessments. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions) Section C: In-Tray Exercise (an open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a first interview and a final interview online.
Project Management Junior Officer, Bristol Following our initial recruitment round, we are re advertising this role to ensure we find the best fit for the role. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with a close date of 14 January 2026. We encourage you to apply early as the position may close once a suitable candidate is found. About Palladium Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 2,100 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. Palladium is part of GISI's Consulting Group, which aims to create solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion, GISI's approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, and engineering consulting services. The Position Palladium is looking for a Project Management Junior Officer to support the Project Management Team on the Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use Programme - Phase 2 programme, a global sustainable land use programme funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The Project Management Junior Officer will support the Project Manager and Chief Operating Officer with the day to day running of the programme and the management and administration of key operational and financial tasks. You will also support the Global Grants Team and work closely with the wider Global and Regional Teams, offering excellent oversight of the programme. This role is a great starting point for a career in project management, or for those looking to develop their existing project management knowledge, skills and competencies with experience on a complex and large scale development programme. The role is offered full time (40 hours), at 5 days per week, based out the Bristol UK office, but with some home working permitted. We are willing to consider requests for part time work for the right candidate, and have flexible working conditions, to enable our team to balance their work and home commitments. Programme Context The Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use Programme - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) is one of the flagship programme in the Natural Capital and Climate, Environment, and Natural Resources practice areas at Palladium. IFSLU2 is split into three components, this position is primarily focused on Components 1 and 2, with collaboration and coordination opportunities for working with Component 3. IFSLU2 is a grants and technical assistance facility that supports businesses and investment models in which the private sector, public sector and communities can achieve improved returns from forests and sustainable land use whilst protecting existing forest, restoring degraded land and improving agricultural land management and production practices. All this work is focused across the tropical forests belt. IFSLU2 will run for 5 years from 1 February 2025. Depending on performance and subject to funding, the programme may be extended for a further 5 years (up to 2035). The programme is funded by the UK government. Primary Responsibilities Finance Manage programme payments and expenses, coordinating the processing, sign off and approval processes in line with programme and company processes and system requirements; Supporting with management of the programme budget through reviewing and analysing monthly project transactions and expenses; Analysing the project finances for internal reporting and client queries; Reviewing regional Field Voucher payments and supporting with processing; Supporting with the preparation of client billing, forecasting and financial reporting; Maintaining data and records on P4F systems; Maintaining and updating the programmes finance tools and documentation. Operations Support with programme procurement and supplier contract management, including contracting suppliers, conducting due diligence and tracking payments; Support with the implementation and review of the PM/Operations Manual; Manage the programme asset register, ensuring adherence to company and client asset management requirements; Support with coordination of the annual programme audit; Support with the planning and coordinating of key team travel, events and other programme; Support Regional Operations and Finance teams to ensure smooth operations of regional project offices; Serve as a point of contact and support for the wider P4F team on appropriate project management processes; Contribute to the development of Project Management processes; Act as a point of contact between programme staff and Palladium functions, including Contracts & Compliance, Safety and Security and IT; Upload and manage documentation, guidance and tools to the programme management systems e.g. SharePoint and Team Management Managing and drafting team contracts; Supporting with coordination of the performance review process; Monitoring team leave, timesheets and payroll across the team; Support with recruitments, contracting and onboarding for new employees or consultants; Support with updating internal HR records. Reporting Support progress against programme milestones and Supplier KPIs; Support the drafting of quarterly, annual and extraordinary reporting. Grants Management Supporting the Global Grants Team with any required administration of the Project Funding portfolios, including financial administration and compliance procedures. Other duties as reasonably requested. Reporting Line You will report directly to the Project Manager. You will also work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and the Grants Fund Senior Officer(s). Required Qualifications The ideal candidate is interested how a complex, global programme with a successful track record is managed and is pursuing a potential career in project management. The ideal candidate has the following skills and attitudes: Eagerness to learn and develop skills in project management. Knowledge of project finance and experience with basic budget management; Basic understanding of how to conduct analysis and interpret qualitative and quantitative data. Fluency in English - excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Strong organisational skills and careful attention to detail; Advanced Microsoft Office user (including but not limited to good working knowledge of Excel). Adaptable (keen to try new approaches, employs agile thinking, flexible and open to change). Innovative (intellectual curiosity, solution-based problem solving). Accountable (ensures work quality, organisational skills). The right to work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship Qualification, educational background or professional experience in project management or subject relevant to the role. Experience in an organisation or private company running FCDO funded or other large international development programmes. Experience or interest in international development, climate, nature or sustainable land use. Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and/or Bahasa Indonesia Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process (due to disability, neurodiversity, or for any other circumstance), please email our team at and we will be in touch to discuss. Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.
Jan 04, 2026
Full time
Project Management Junior Officer, Bristol Following our initial recruitment round, we are re advertising this role to ensure we find the best fit for the role. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with a close date of 14 January 2026. We encourage you to apply early as the position may close once a suitable candidate is found. About Palladium Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 2,100 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. Palladium is part of GISI's Consulting Group, which aims to create solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion, GISI's approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, and engineering consulting services. The Position Palladium is looking for a Project Management Junior Officer to support the Project Management Team on the Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use Programme - Phase 2 programme, a global sustainable land use programme funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The Project Management Junior Officer will support the Project Manager and Chief Operating Officer with the day to day running of the programme and the management and administration of key operational and financial tasks. You will also support the Global Grants Team and work closely with the wider Global and Regional Teams, offering excellent oversight of the programme. This role is a great starting point for a career in project management, or for those looking to develop their existing project management knowledge, skills and competencies with experience on a complex and large scale development programme. The role is offered full time (40 hours), at 5 days per week, based out the Bristol UK office, but with some home working permitted. We are willing to consider requests for part time work for the right candidate, and have flexible working conditions, to enable our team to balance their work and home commitments. Programme Context The Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use Programme - Phase 2 (IFSLU2) is one of the flagship programme in the Natural Capital and Climate, Environment, and Natural Resources practice areas at Palladium. IFSLU2 is split into three components, this position is primarily focused on Components 1 and 2, with collaboration and coordination opportunities for working with Component 3. IFSLU2 is a grants and technical assistance facility that supports businesses and investment models in which the private sector, public sector and communities can achieve improved returns from forests and sustainable land use whilst protecting existing forest, restoring degraded land and improving agricultural land management and production practices. All this work is focused across the tropical forests belt. IFSLU2 will run for 5 years from 1 February 2025. Depending on performance and subject to funding, the programme may be extended for a further 5 years (up to 2035). The programme is funded by the UK government. Primary Responsibilities Finance Manage programme payments and expenses, coordinating the processing, sign off and approval processes in line with programme and company processes and system requirements; Supporting with management of the programme budget through reviewing and analysing monthly project transactions and expenses; Analysing the project finances for internal reporting and client queries; Reviewing regional Field Voucher payments and supporting with processing; Supporting with the preparation of client billing, forecasting and financial reporting; Maintaining data and records on P4F systems; Maintaining and updating the programmes finance tools and documentation. Operations Support with programme procurement and supplier contract management, including contracting suppliers, conducting due diligence and tracking payments; Support with the implementation and review of the PM/Operations Manual; Manage the programme asset register, ensuring adherence to company and client asset management requirements; Support with coordination of the annual programme audit; Support with the planning and coordinating of key team travel, events and other programme; Support Regional Operations and Finance teams to ensure smooth operations of regional project offices; Serve as a point of contact and support for the wider P4F team on appropriate project management processes; Contribute to the development of Project Management processes; Act as a point of contact between programme staff and Palladium functions, including Contracts & Compliance, Safety and Security and IT; Upload and manage documentation, guidance and tools to the programme management systems e.g. SharePoint and Team Management Managing and drafting team contracts; Supporting with coordination of the performance review process; Monitoring team leave, timesheets and payroll across the team; Support with recruitments, contracting and onboarding for new employees or consultants; Support with updating internal HR records. Reporting Support progress against programme milestones and Supplier KPIs; Support the drafting of quarterly, annual and extraordinary reporting. Grants Management Supporting the Global Grants Team with any required administration of the Project Funding portfolios, including financial administration and compliance procedures. Other duties as reasonably requested. Reporting Line You will report directly to the Project Manager. You will also work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and the Grants Fund Senior Officer(s). Required Qualifications The ideal candidate is interested how a complex, global programme with a successful track record is managed and is pursuing a potential career in project management. The ideal candidate has the following skills and attitudes: Eagerness to learn and develop skills in project management. Knowledge of project finance and experience with basic budget management; Basic understanding of how to conduct analysis and interpret qualitative and quantitative data. Fluency in English - excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Strong organisational skills and careful attention to detail; Advanced Microsoft Office user (including but not limited to good working knowledge of Excel). Adaptable (keen to try new approaches, employs agile thinking, flexible and open to change). Innovative (intellectual curiosity, solution-based problem solving). Accountable (ensures work quality, organisational skills). The right to work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship Qualification, educational background or professional experience in project management or subject relevant to the role. Experience in an organisation or private company running FCDO funded or other large international development programmes. Experience or interest in international development, climate, nature or sustainable land use. Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and/or Bahasa Indonesia Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process (due to disability, neurodiversity, or for any other circumstance), please email our team at and we will be in touch to discuss. Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.
Forest Warden Location: Mid Wales (Cambrian Mountains) Pay Rate: 17.54 per hour Working Pattern: Full-time Contract length : 9 months About the Role A leading public sector organisation is seeking a dedicated Forest Warden to provide vital support to the Land Management team in delivering programmes that contribute to the sustainable management of land within the Cambrian Mountains. This area includes significant forest holdings such as Myherin, Tarenig, Ystwyth Valley, and Twyi , as well as the nationally important Cors Caron Nature Reserve estate across Ceredigion. Working closely with the Senior Officer and Team Leader, you will help organise and oversee the delivery of an agreed Land Management operations programme to a consistently high standard across the Welsh Government Woodland Estate and National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in Mid Wales. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for neighbours and stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and resolving issues collaboratively. Manage a range of operational activities including: Public safety inspections, Tree safety, Fencing, Roadside flailing Deliver teamwork plans and agreed actions to contribute to business planning. Participate in technical groups and promote consistent industry best practice. Deliver delegated programmes within agreed budgets, adhering to procurement procedures, health and safety legislation, and industry standards. Undertake health and safety duties appropriate to the post. Commit to Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies. Take responsibility for your own development through your personal development plan. Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of this role. About You Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple operational tasks. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Commitment to health and safety and environmental best practices. Comfortable working outdoors for a significant proportion of contracted hours.
Jan 04, 2026
Seasonal
Forest Warden Location: Mid Wales (Cambrian Mountains) Pay Rate: 17.54 per hour Working Pattern: Full-time Contract length : 9 months About the Role A leading public sector organisation is seeking a dedicated Forest Warden to provide vital support to the Land Management team in delivering programmes that contribute to the sustainable management of land within the Cambrian Mountains. This area includes significant forest holdings such as Myherin, Tarenig, Ystwyth Valley, and Twyi , as well as the nationally important Cors Caron Nature Reserve estate across Ceredigion. Working closely with the Senior Officer and Team Leader, you will help organise and oversee the delivery of an agreed Land Management operations programme to a consistently high standard across the Welsh Government Woodland Estate and National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in Mid Wales. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for neighbours and stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and resolving issues collaboratively. Manage a range of operational activities including: Public safety inspections, Tree safety, Fencing, Roadside flailing Deliver teamwork plans and agreed actions to contribute to business planning. Participate in technical groups and promote consistent industry best practice. Deliver delegated programmes within agreed budgets, adhering to procurement procedures, health and safety legislation, and industry standards. Undertake health and safety duties appropriate to the post. Commit to Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies. Take responsibility for your own development through your personal development plan. Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of this role. About You Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple operational tasks. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Commitment to health and safety and environmental best practices. Comfortable working outdoors for a significant proportion of contracted hours.
We are proud to be supporting the leading independent grant making foundation in the West Midlands and Warwickshire, in their search for a Chief Operating Officer. They nurture philanthropy, connecting people who care with incredible causes that matter. They help unlock the resources to tackle local issues, and support people and communities to thrive across the region. They are recruiting for a new position, a Chief Operating Officer, to support the CEO, having overall accountability for the organisation's operations. The COO will play a pivotal role in implementing their strategy, aimed at improving operational efficiency and diversifying income streams. Chief Operating Officer £60,000-£65,000 + benefits Hybrid working, 2 days in the office in Coventry The COO will ensure that ways of working are as effective as possible, enabling the team to meet their ambitions and modernise their internal operations and governance, freeing up capacity for the CEO to build strong relationships with donors and partners working with communities. Key responsibilities include: Play a central role as a member of the executive team in the overall leadership, strategic direction and governance of the Foundation. Work with the whole team to implement the organisational strategy and business plan. Lead on the development of the grant making strategy, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant and deliver an outstanding experience for applicants and donors. Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the Foundation, ensuring systems, policies and processes are appropriate and effective. Oversee fundholder relationships, demonstrating value and impact whilst overseeing performance against programme delivery commitments. Oversee research, insight and impact inputs and ensure effective horizon scanning for emerging trends and technologies. Oversee HR and marketing strategies to strengthen the culture and visibility. As COO, you will have a strong commitment to the mission and values of the foundation, with a passion for making a difference to the lives of people in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. You will need Senior management experience within a nonprofit, charitable or comparable grant-making organisation, evidenced by successful strategic planning and execution. How to Apply To apply for the role, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 1000 words) onto the Prospectus website via the link below. Please ensure that you have included a telephone number, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable. If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus. If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact our retained partners. At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website. Please be assured that your responses are kept confidential, separate from your candidate record, are not part of any application you make, and that the consultants never see individual responses to the questionnaire. Recruitment Timetable Deadline for applications: Sunday 8th Feb (midnight) Interviews with Prospectus: 24th Feb - 2nd March First stage interviews with the foundation: 17th and 19th March Second stage with the foundation: 24th March
Jan 03, 2026
Full time
We are proud to be supporting the leading independent grant making foundation in the West Midlands and Warwickshire, in their search for a Chief Operating Officer. They nurture philanthropy, connecting people who care with incredible causes that matter. They help unlock the resources to tackle local issues, and support people and communities to thrive across the region. They are recruiting for a new position, a Chief Operating Officer, to support the CEO, having overall accountability for the organisation's operations. The COO will play a pivotal role in implementing their strategy, aimed at improving operational efficiency and diversifying income streams. Chief Operating Officer £60,000-£65,000 + benefits Hybrid working, 2 days in the office in Coventry The COO will ensure that ways of working are as effective as possible, enabling the team to meet their ambitions and modernise their internal operations and governance, freeing up capacity for the CEO to build strong relationships with donors and partners working with communities. Key responsibilities include: Play a central role as a member of the executive team in the overall leadership, strategic direction and governance of the Foundation. Work with the whole team to implement the organisational strategy and business plan. Lead on the development of the grant making strategy, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant and deliver an outstanding experience for applicants and donors. Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the Foundation, ensuring systems, policies and processes are appropriate and effective. Oversee fundholder relationships, demonstrating value and impact whilst overseeing performance against programme delivery commitments. Oversee research, insight and impact inputs and ensure effective horizon scanning for emerging trends and technologies. Oversee HR and marketing strategies to strengthen the culture and visibility. As COO, you will have a strong commitment to the mission and values of the foundation, with a passion for making a difference to the lives of people in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. You will need Senior management experience within a nonprofit, charitable or comparable grant-making organisation, evidenced by successful strategic planning and execution. How to Apply To apply for the role, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 1000 words) onto the Prospectus website via the link below. Please ensure that you have included a telephone number, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable. If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus. If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact our retained partners. At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website. Please be assured that your responses are kept confidential, separate from your candidate record, are not part of any application you make, and that the consultants never see individual responses to the questionnaire. Recruitment Timetable Deadline for applications: Sunday 8th Feb (midnight) Interviews with Prospectus: 24th Feb - 2nd March First stage interviews with the foundation: 17th and 19th March Second stage with the foundation: 24th March
Property Procurement Officer Location : Southwest England - Taunton & Yeovil Salary : £32,100-£35,845 Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm Contract Type : Permanent Our client, a leader in housing solutions, seeks a Property Procurement Officer for Southwest England. This role is ideal for a property focused professional eager to make an impact by securing homes for communities. Job Objective: As a Procurement Officer, you'll drive procurement success by managing a caseload, engaging stakeholders, and building strong partnerships. You'll source properties for long-term contracts, foster client relationships, and ensure smooth procurement operations while exceeding targets. Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee property supply through accommodation partners, ensuring compliance with contracts and standards. Build and maintain relationships with senior EHOs and regional stakeholders to meet legal requirements. Collaborate with the Regional Operations Manager and Head of Procurement to optimise bed space efficiency. Ensure adherence to values, policies, and ethical standards. Monitor and report on performance targets and KPIs. Foster continuous improvement and share best practices across the supply chain. Promote a positive health and safety culture. Manage property procurement administration and maintain accurate records. Ensure proper property handover and sign-off processes are followed. Ensure the company s portfolio is compliance with Local Authority and other regulatory requirements. Handle daily inquiries from landlords and agents. Process Local Authority notices according to procedures. Ensure internal audits and compliance standards are met. Required Skills: Proven knowledge and experience in sourcing/acquiring properties within the market. Ready to hit the ground running, confident in securing new opportunities. Able to engage effectively with stakeholders, landlords, and agents. Skilled in influencing decisions, closing deals, and securing favourable terms. Excellent planning abilities to manage multiple tasks and meet targets efficiently. Thrives on achieving goals and exceeding expectations. Works effectively both independently and as part of a team. Capable of prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment. Persistent in overcoming challenges and securing deals. Full, valid UK driving licence. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Health Membership, Life cover, 6-month probation period, 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution,laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed, Employee Assistance Programme and Referral scheme. The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role. Please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) to learn more, or submit your application today.
Jan 02, 2026
Full time
Property Procurement Officer Location : Southwest England - Taunton & Yeovil Salary : £32,100-£35,845 Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm Contract Type : Permanent Our client, a leader in housing solutions, seeks a Property Procurement Officer for Southwest England. This role is ideal for a property focused professional eager to make an impact by securing homes for communities. Job Objective: As a Procurement Officer, you'll drive procurement success by managing a caseload, engaging stakeholders, and building strong partnerships. You'll source properties for long-term contracts, foster client relationships, and ensure smooth procurement operations while exceeding targets. Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee property supply through accommodation partners, ensuring compliance with contracts and standards. Build and maintain relationships with senior EHOs and regional stakeholders to meet legal requirements. Collaborate with the Regional Operations Manager and Head of Procurement to optimise bed space efficiency. Ensure adherence to values, policies, and ethical standards. Monitor and report on performance targets and KPIs. Foster continuous improvement and share best practices across the supply chain. Promote a positive health and safety culture. Manage property procurement administration and maintain accurate records. Ensure proper property handover and sign-off processes are followed. Ensure the company s portfolio is compliance with Local Authority and other regulatory requirements. Handle daily inquiries from landlords and agents. Process Local Authority notices according to procedures. Ensure internal audits and compliance standards are met. Required Skills: Proven knowledge and experience in sourcing/acquiring properties within the market. Ready to hit the ground running, confident in securing new opportunities. Able to engage effectively with stakeholders, landlords, and agents. Skilled in influencing decisions, closing deals, and securing favourable terms. Excellent planning abilities to manage multiple tasks and meet targets efficiently. Thrives on achieving goals and exceeding expectations. Works effectively both independently and as part of a team. Capable of prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment. Persistent in overcoming challenges and securing deals. Full, valid UK driving licence. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Health Membership, Life cover, 6-month probation period, 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution,laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed, Employee Assistance Programme and Referral scheme. The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role. Please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) to learn more, or submit your application today.
