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ABOUT SOMERSET CRICKET FOUNDATION Somerset Cricket Foundation (SCF) is part of the family of organisations that exist to make cricket accessible, available, and enjoyable for people in the county of Somerset. It is one of the 39 County Cricket Boards that makes up the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and is responsible for all ECB programmes in the county board area. Established as a charitable trust in 2021, we are here to facilitate the playing and improvement of recreational cricket in Somerset as well as positively impacting our communities through cricket. This involves working in close partnership with many organisations and individuals as well delivering courses, programmes and projects. Our strategic plan for 2020 to 2025 is linked to the ECB's Inspired Generations strategy to enable a generation to say that 'cricket is a game for me' but we also have many local priorities to ensure we are leading and inspiring our communities, clubs and players to grow and diversify the game. MISSION We will engage, inspire and develop our clubs and communities to improve people's lives through cricket. OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Sustain and develop a thriving network of clubs Develop, grow and diversify the volunteer workforce Take cricket to our communities and make it a game for all Proactively safeguard the game in Somerset Develop gold standard governance THE ROLE Job title: Head of Income Generation Hours & Contract: Full Time, 37 hours per week, permanent Salary: Competitive Location: Somerset Cricket Foundation Offices, Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton OVERALL PURPOSE The Head of Income Generation will provide strategic leadership to grow and diversify Somerset Cricket Foundation's income streams with particular focus on developing high value fundraising, while strengthening our grassroots community and public fundraising activities. The role will sit within the Senior Leadership Team and is key to delivering our new strategy built around the following pillars: Clubs, Leagues and Facilities - providing the best possible support to clubs and leagues allowing them to grow and thrive Healthy Communities - using physical activity and cricket to create opportunities for positive social change that unifies and builds social cohesion. Education - ensuring Children and Young People have access to high quality opportunities to participate in cricket. Women & Girls - deliver equity for Women and Girls to play by providing exciting opportunities for clubs to thrive. Governance & Leadership - striving to be the leading sports charity which delivers outstanding impactful outcomes for all. To realise our vision there needs to be significant growth and diversity in our income. The Head of Income Generation will play a critical role in making our vision possible. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership Lead the development and implementation of a multi-channel income generation strategy, aligned with the Charity's long-term goals and values. Prioritise growth in high value income streams, to maximise donor, partnership potential of giving, community fundraising and events and legacies. Embed a support-centric culture across all our income streams, ensuring positive and long-lasting relationships with our supporters/donors and wider community. Contribute to the wider strategic direction and leadership of the charity as a member of the senior leadership team. Report to the Managing Director and Board on performance, risk and opportunities across all areas of income generation. Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead on philanthropic income development, through the creation of compelling cases for support and deep, personalised engagement with major donors, corporate partners and trusts. Build a sustainable pipeline of high-value supporters and partnerships. Personally cultivate and manage a portfolio of senior level relationships. Public Fund Raising and Community Engagement Develop and grow innovative public fundraising including: Individual giving and legacies - building a long-term pipeline of committed supporters with a focus on regular giving, digital engagement and gifts in wills. Community fundraising - empowering supporters and volunteers to raise funds locally and through grassroots activities. Challenge events and fundraising events - developing inspiring, high-quality events that drive income and engagement. Partnerships - develop long-lasting partnerships with local corporate sponsors to enable sustainability of programme delivery. Financial and operational management Set and manage budgets across all fundraising streams, ensuring robust financial management and accurate forecasting. Monitor and evaluate performance using data and insight, driving continuous improvement and informed decision making. External Engagement and Representation Act as senior ambassador for Somerset Cricket Foundation alongside Managing Director with key donors, stakeholders and networks. Build and maintain relationships with sector peers, partners and collaborators to share learning and enhance innovation. Monitor and respond to external fundraising trends, policy developments and sector insights to inform strategy and tactics. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion and the voices of those supported by Somerset Cricket Foundation and SCCC are considered in all aspects of income generation work. Charity Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership as part of the senior leadership team, including at times deputising for the Managing Director when required. Ensure that all activities within the remit of the role comply with relevant legislation, regulation and the charities policies and procedures. Share expertise and give recommendations on legislative and regulatory requirement and best practice across the scope of the role. Ensure the safe, secure and ethical use of all data and information you access. This includes protecting sensitive data, following charity policies and legal requirements and ensuring information is only used for the right purposes. Role model best practices, always fostering a culture of responsible data use. Represent the charity as required at events. Role model proactive, positive behaviours in line with the charity's values and uphold the reputation and integrity of the charity. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Proven track record of senior leadership in income generation, with significant success in philanthropy and at least one of the following: corporate partnership, trusts and foundations, legacies. Strong experience in public fundraising, with understanding of community fundraising, events and individual giving strategies. Track record of delivering and exceeding income targets across a diverse range of income streams. Experience of leading strategy development, managing significant budgets and reporting at Board level. Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR and ethical fundraising practices. Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen, with a track record of converting this into practice. Skilled relationship builder, able to engage confidently with major donors, corporate partners, volunteers and stakeholders. Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build high performing inclusive teams. Data literate, with clear understanding of how to interpret data to drive fundraising strategy and performance. Confident communicator and ambassador, internally and externally with excellent influencing and presentation skills. Comfortable operating collaboratively with senior leadership team, with shared accountability for organisational success. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Pension Contributions: Staff are automatically enrolled into our Group Personal Pension Plan after three months. Annual Leave: A full-time annual entitlement of 25 days and 8 public bank holidays. Additional Benefits Membership to Somerset County Cricket Club and 2 tickets per game at the Cooper Associates County Ground. Flexible hybrid working (3 days office based). Death in Service policy. Company events & social activities. CPD opportunities. Business mileage. HOW TO APPLY If you have questions about the appointment and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please contact Managing Director, Maralyn Smith on and we will be happy to arrange a call. To apply for this position, simply complete the application form below. Please provide as much detail as possible in your application responses. In addition to the application form, please feel free to upload a copy of your CV for review where directed. NEXT STEPS Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026 at midnight. Preliminary interviews online: w/c Monday 12 January 2026 Final Panel interviews face to face: w/c Monday 19 January 2026

Generative Biology Institute GBI is tackling the key challenges in making biology engineerable, and thereby unlocking the unrivalled power of biology for the benefit of humanity. GBI is part of the Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford (EIT) and is led by founding Director Jason Chin. The vision of the Generative Biology Institute is to lay the foundations for engineering biology, and unlock its potential for good. To achieve this, we must overcome two key challenges. First, we need the ability to write in the natural language of biology, enabling the rapid and scalable synthesis of entire genomes with precision. Second, we must understand what to write - determining which DNA sequences will generate biological systems that perform the desired functions. Addressing these challenges will allow us to harness the full power of biology to create transformative solutions across health, agriculture, clean energy and more. GBI will have sustained and substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its ground-breaking vision for engineering biology. GBI researchers will also be supported by cutting edge technology hubs including mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, sequencing, automation, imaging, and bioprocessing. GBI will also have access to substantial compute resources that can be leveraged to further accelerate progress, including scientific compute, bioinformatics, and machine learning. The environment at GBI will allow researchers to undertake ambitious, long term, collaborative research, and we will actively support the translation of research to commercial applications, where appropriate. The Generative Biology Institute will commence operations in a newly renovated bespoke space in the Oxford Science Park. The team will later move to a purpose made facility in the Oxford Science Park, currently under construction. Once complete, this state of the art facility will include more than 40,000 m of research laboratory and office space. It will house over 30 groups and up to 600 employees at scale, focused on solving the two critical challenges in making biology engineerable and applying the solutions to addressing the global challenges encapsulated in EIT's Humane Endeavors. Job Summary We are seeking ambitious, creative, and highly skilled Postdoctoral Researchers to join the Generative Biology Institute (GBI). This is your opportunity to be part of cutting edge research within an institute dedicated to engineering biology at an unprecedented scale. In this role you will support an internationally competitive research programme, leveraging GBI's exceptional facilities, sustained funding, and collaborative environment. You will design and execute experiments, contribute to high impact publications, and play a key role in the training and mentorship of junior researchers and students. Working at the interface of biology, technology, and engineering, you will help shape GBI's vision to reimagine what's possible in biology. Applications to Research Groups Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by the specific research groups you select. On the application page, you will be asked to select up to three (3) research groups you wish to apply to. In your cover letter, please clearly identify the group(s) you are applying to and explain your fit, interest, and relevant experience for each one. Please note that applicants who select more than three groups, or who do not specify their groups of interest, will not be considered. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the EIT job portal. Please do not contact Principal Investigators directly, as direct outreach will not be considered as part of the application process. Due to the volume of applications, the review and decision process may take 3-6 months. Principal Investigators currently recruiting for Postdoctoral Fellows Leopold Parts - The Parts group works to engineer and model mammalian chromosomes. In particular, the group has long term aims to delete, randomize, evolve, and model chromosome scale DNA, all with the aim of informing models of synthetic DNA function; other ideas fitting this broad remit are very welcome. Rongzhen Tian - The Tian group aims to leverage an orthogonal replication system for the accelerated evolution of complex biological functions to i) advance fundamental scientific understanding of molecular and cellular evolution, ii) develop biomolecules to tackle challenges in human health and industry, and iii) generate large scale enzyme datasets for training next generation protein design models. Jérôme Zürcher - The Zürcher group aims to develop methodology to rapidly and scalably write entire genomes of microbes and phages and to leverage these methods to i) genetically isolate organisms, ii) investigate host pathogen interactions, iii) provide a platform for large vector assembly towards Gb scale genome synthesis. Linda van Bijsterveldt - The van Bijsterveldt group aims to develop methods for building and stably transmitting synthetic chromosomes through mitosis and meiosis in mammals and plants. Projects focus on i) creating scalable platforms for constructing entire genomes, ii) transferring chromosomes between different species, and iii) controlling trait inheritance patterns. Kiarash Jamali - The Jamali group focuses on integrating novel, large databases and inductive biases in generative models of biomolecules, seeking to create next generation tools that would enable protein design of new to nature enzymatic reactions, therapeutics, and molecular motors. A particular focus will be on the integration of learned machine learning force fields with generative protein modelling. Fabian Rehm - The Rehm group works to develop and apply new approaches for the continuous evolution of target genes, and the synthesis of large microbial genome stretches. Research will focus on i) evolving complex, multi gene traits within a single experiment, ii) building selective pressures that reward desired behaviours while minimising escape routes, iii) how to borrow principles from natural evolution, such as modularity, gene amplification, or cooperation, to help engineered organisms explore richer evolutionary pathways. Martin Spinck - The Spinck group explores biological evolution in artificial environments to uncover new to nature functions, focusing on evolvable self assembling biomaterials and their applications in sustainable chemistry and biotechnology. Jason Chin - The Chin group's work pioneers: i) the development and application of genome design and synthesis methods and ii) combines these approaches with cellular engineering for the encoded cellular synthesis of new polymers and materials. Key Responsibilities for all Postdoctoral Researchers Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, including the development of novel methodologies and adaptation of existing techniques to new applications. Analyse complex datasets using computational and statistical tools, interpreting results in the context of broader research goals. Contribute intellectually to the research direction by identifying opportunities for innovation and refining research questions. Prepare and publish high quality scientific papers, reports, presentations, and protocols. Present research at national and international conferences, seminars, and internal meetings. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within GBI, EIT, and external partners to advance complementary workstreams. Build and maintain research infrastructure, laboratory capabilities, and cutting edge technologies. Mentor and support junior researchers, including PhD students and research assistants. Translate research findings into commercial or translational opportunities in alignment with EIT's mission. Identify and pursue opportunities for intellectual property generation and protection. Ensure research activities comply with EIT's policies, legal requirements, and best scientific practice. This list is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional tasks and duties commensurate with the role. Essential and Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Completed a PhD within the last 4 years in a relevant field (e.g., synthetic biology, computational biology and AI, microbial, plant and human cell biology, genomics, robotics and automation, and nucleic acids chemistry). Track record of delivering ambitious research projects to a high standard. Strong track record in research, ideally in molecular biology, synthetic biology, or related fields. Skilled in data analysis and interpretation; experience with genomic analysis, automation, or computational tools desirable. Proven ability to work independently, think creatively, and solve complex experimental problems. Experience publishing in high impact journals and presenting at international conferences. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams. Capacity to build and sustain productive collaborations internally and externally. Resilience, adaptability, and enthusiasm for working in a fast paced, high growth research environment. We offer the following benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box . click apply for full job details

Here at NatPower, we are more than just a company; we are a community of individuals dedicated to driving sustainability and energy innovation forward. We launched in the UK market over a year ago and are aiming to become one of the industry leaders in the next 3-5 years. Our commitment to creating a cleaner and greener future is at the heart of everything we do. Are you ready to be part of a team that is shaping the world's energy landscape? Do you have a passion for renewable energy and a drive to make a positive impact? If so, then you've come to the right place! This is an excellent opportunity to learn and advance your career as part of an exciting scale-up business Our doors are open to talented individuals who are eager to make a difference. If this sounds like you, then hit the apply button, we'd love to hear from you! The Working Environment This is a long-term opportunity to collaborate with seasoned professionals at the top of their game, soaking up their expertise in a vibrant, people-focused setting. We value flexibility, so remote work is welcome. If you share our vision, brace yourself for a base compensation, and think beyond - with cash bonuses, LTIP, insurances, and more perks based on your role level. Exciting, right? Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to thrive and grow! The Role We are looking to hire a London-based Senior Financial Controller to steer the constant evolution of financial processes to support the business in the UK and feed the financial reporting needs of the listed holding company. The ideal candidate will support the NatPower UK CEO and team in managing the corporate governance structure of the UK entities, acting as a statutory director on the boards of certain UK subsidiaries alongside the UK CEO. They will take direct responsibility for establishing and overseeing the day-to-day financial operations, including: Accounting Compliance Tax and VAT Treasury Financial planning and analysis Reporting Budgeting Cash management Investment and divestment analysis HR Insurance Related functions for NatPower Group's UK operations The role will involve leading a dedicated UK finance team. The candidate will report to the UK CEO for UK-related operations and maintain a functional reporting line to the Group CFO in the EU, playing a key role in embedding best practice reporting, processes, and risk management, ensuring alignment with NatPower Group's international standards. At our company, we are proud to offer numerous opportunities for growth and advancement to all our employees. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional development. The Successful Applicant We are seeking a technically strong accountant with ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualifications, a hands-on approach, experience in setting up and managing teams in scale-ups, preferably with experience in large companies and/or accounting/auditing companies. You will be an experienced Senior Financial Controller with strong commercial acumen, capable of assessing the financial implications of investment and divestment opportunities across renewable energy projects. They will also be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of financial reporting, ensuring transparency and compliance to support strategic decision-making. What We Are Looking For Qualified Accountant (post qualification of at least 5 years, ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Strong academic profile Proactive and able to adapt well as required Sector experience in investment management inrenewableenergy and energy management Experience in managing banks for daily operations Perfect knowledge of main accounting software, excel, and MS Office Fluent in English, another European language preferential Authorised to work in the UK. Experience of a fast growing or acquisitive business. Due diligence and M&A experience UK experience in listed internationalgroups would be preferential Job Activities Description Some of these activities are performed coordinating the work of external consultants or internal team members. Board and UK Compliancy: Manage Board of Directors of all UKcompanies, including DevCo and SPVs Coordinate the Board activities (meetings, resolutions, minutes) Coordinate the Company Secretary activities Corporate Management: Prepare and manage periodic internal meetings of executive committees (e.g. development committee) Support the definition and manage the intercompany contracts, procedures Accounting: Maintain the UK accounting system records and integrated with NatPower International Group guidelines Facilitate the group consolidation process Provide support on IFRS and reporting approach Generate the periodic management and statutory accounts Planning & control: Manage UKgroup planning and control procedures, manage the business plan, budget, monthly reporting and forecasting at UK group level Generate the periodic management reporting and forecasts at UK group and company's level Cashflow: Manage, control and optimise the UK companies cashflows Manage the intercompany agreements, transfer prices, shareholders loans, and payments Propose repayment plan and drawdown of financing facilities including shareholder loan Identify and propose opportunities for cash flow optimisation with lenders and suppliers Tax: Manage UK tax positions, includinggroupVAT, prepare periodic VAT and tax returns Identify and coordinate the activities with tax advisors including for matter of relevance for the group and with the holding company Identify and negotiate opportunities for R&D tax credits and R&D grants With the support of our Financial Modellers, design and set-up the financial modelling for renewable energy assets, to constantly assess the profitability, cost constraints and selling prices of each assets, rank the allocation of resources to the different projects and suggest to the Development Committee the project financial feasibility. Asset Valuation: Support the definition of target prices for the sale of assets and support the board decisions on sales Support the preparation of investment memorandum for asset sales Support the formal asset sale process, from invitation, onboarding, KYC, to bidding, to contract negotiations and closing Manage post-closing covenants, if any Prepare and constantly update the data rooms for asset management and sale, validating and auditing the process and contents Provide financial analysis on new acquisitions and support in the preparation of investment papers for committee Support the negotiation and due diligenceof co-development agreements or jointdevelopment agreements withthirdparty developers Support the negotiation and due diligence of localdevelopers' acquisition orpipeline acquisitions. Auditing: Conduct internal auditing checks on procedures. Coordinate the activities of external auditors in the UK What's on Offer: Benefits, in line with NatPower UK policies.

Cross Rental Services are looking for a commercially sharp, hands on Finance Director to lead and mentor our finance team & business partner with the UK MD as a key member of the senior leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, you will have full strategic and operational responsibility for the entire finance function while leaning into group functions including Treasury & Capital expenditure. This is a full time, permanent role working in our Andover head office. About Cross Rental Services: Cross Rental Services is the UK & Ireland's leading specialist asset rental business, delivering cutting edge HVAC, refrigeration and catering hire solutions. Having experienced significant growth over the past 10 years, our team operates across multiple UK sites in a fast paced, operationally complex environment. We are relentlessly focused on our customers and take pride in long term partnerships with some of the country's leading retailers, government bodies, facilities managers and process manufacturers. Our critical solutions enable them to achieve their own goals with peace of mind that they are supported in all their HVAC and refrigeration requirements. Guided by our core values-Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Commitment, and Integrity-we offer a dynamic workplace where innovation and impact thrive. What You'll Do: Lead the group's financial strategy, annual budgeting, rolling forecasting and long term financial planning Delivering insightful monthly management accounts, KPIs and board reporting with clear commercial commentary Direct line management, mentoring and development of an on site finance team of 5 + 3 indirect reports based at our Andover Head Office Close management of outstanding debts, working with the commercial team to ensure that cash is collected on a timely basis, and managing debtor days Overseeing all treasury, cash flow management, banking relationships and covenant compliance Control the reporting of group capex actuals commitments and compare to budget for reporting to the Group board What We're Looking For: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post qualification experience Currently performing at Finance Director or Senior Financial Controller level, ideally gained within HVAC/equipment rental, plant hire, powered access, tool hire, facilities services or another asset heavy business Hands on, visible leader who enjoys being based full time on site with the team in Andover Strong technical foundation combined with genuine commercial curiosity and excellent communication skills Demonstrable experience of M&A, integration, and delivering growth in an SME or private equity backed environment Comfortable operating at Board level, challenging constructively and influencing key decisions What we offer: Competitive salary with car allowance. 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, company pension, private medical insurance, life assurance & corporate eyecare scheme. Continued learning & development supporting your career progression. Our Mission: We are customer centric. That means we provide excellent and agile service, which is right first time, every time. We are trusted partners. That means our customers trust us to work with them to solve complex engineering problems with precision. We are innovators. That means we use our expertise to grow our business, constantly looking for opportunity to innovate and improve. We are one team. We aim to grow talent by fostering pride and passion in the business, developing our people through education and having fun. Click "Apply" or send your CV to

This role represents an outstanding career move, an opportunity to join a strong team in a leading organisation where you will have access to the business leaders and decision makers. You will be evaluating investment opportunities and working closely with non finance to support decisions and cap-ex spend proposals. You primary focus will be leading business case validation and performing post investment reviews and working with the business to develop wider strategy. Leading UK retailer offering lots of opportunities to advance your career. They offer Hybrid working and an excellent benefits package including 20% bonus and generous pension contributions. Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities: Take the lead role in business partnering the property team, providing financial support and guidance in decision making across multiple projects impacting a variety of business areas. This includes leading on topics such as: Property Capex Investment and Leases, Facilities, Shape of Chain, and Property Strategy including New Stores. End to end support of business investments and new propositions, including financial appraisals of business cases for investments through to rationalising and tracking benefits. Influence and challenge stakeholders (including Board Directors and senior leadership team), to define, prioritise and action the opportunities and risks within the cost base. This includes communicating and managing the budget, forecasting full year outlooks and reporting on property areas, such as IFRS16 leases, rents, rates and utilities. Delivery of process improvements that automate tracking of costs, allowing more focus on value creation, whilst working alongside multiple stakeholders to understand opportunities and drive efficiencies. Manage relationship with Group functions regarding project plans, including forecasts across new stores, lease renewals and other property projects. Provide guidance and support to the Assistant Analyst, consistently role-modelling the organisation's values and behaviours within the Business Performance function. The key to this role is the ability to work with and influence stake holders, to ensure that you are using your analysis guide the decision making process. Strong communication skills are an essential and the ability to communicate with non-finance leaders. Business Partnering experience ideally gained in the Retail industry sector High level of attention to detail and accuracy is essential. Flexible and deadline-orientated, able to work under pressure and prioritise workload accordingly. Good working knowledge of Excel. ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified accountant £68,000 plus 20% bonus 14% pension EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.