ABOUT THE ROLE As Data Science Manager, you will lead a small, high performing team delivering the models, analytics and insight that shape Onmo's credit, commercial and customer strategies. You'll own the data science roadmap, drive the development and governance of predictive models, and ensure our work advances business goals, regulatory expectations and great customer outcomes under the FCA Consumer Duty. Example Strategic Initiatives: Early intervention models for vulnerable and at risk customers. Enhancements to risk and growth models across the lifecycle. Utilisation and engagement forecasting to unlock responsible growth. Behaviour scorecards and feature engineering (including Open Banking). Champion-challenger testbeds and a model governance library. RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Roadmap: Set direction, prioritise impact and create clear ways of working for a high performing team. Model Development & Governance: Build, validate and document robust predictive models; ensure compliance with model governance, FCA guidelines and Onmo standards. Model Monitoring: Establish champion-challenger frameworks and performance dashboards; escalate and remediate drift proactively. Analytics & Experimentation: Design and run tests that unlock growth, improve risk selection and enhance customer experience. Credit Risk & Decisioning: Partner with Risk, Product and Engineering to embed models across the lifecycle (acquisition, utilisation, behaviour, collections). Cross functional Collaboration: Translate complex analysis for non technical stakeholders and influence decisions across the business. FCA Compliance & Consumer Duty At Onmo we all take collective responsibility for our individual roles in creating the best outcomes for our customers. In this role that involves; Following the FCA Conduct Rules; You must act with integrity You must act with due skill, care and diligence You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly You must observe proper standards of market conduct ABOUT YOU Clear, motivating leadership style with a bias for execution and structured delivery. Excellent written documentation and stakeholder communication. Pragmatic, automation minded and curious; you value simplicity and standards. Strategic thinker who enjoys solving ambiguous problems in a fast paced fintech. Essential Qualifications/Experiencel: 4+ years in Data Science (or similar analytics) with delivery in financial services and/or credit risk. People leadership: mentoring, coaching and representing Data Science with senior stakeholders. Model development expertise (e.g., logistic regression, gradient boosted trees such as XGBoost). Production grade Python: clean, modular code; comfortable building production pipelines. Model governance: monitoring, documentation standards and controls aligned to FCA expectations and Consumer Duty. Advanced SQL and data manipulation to turn raw data into actionable insight. Engineering best practice: Git, Docker and CI/CD. Communication & influence: explain complex topics simply and advocate for data driven decisions. Desirable: Visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) and analytics platforms (Databricks). Scale up experience; comfortable with pace and ambiguity. LLMs/GenAI awareness and practical judgment on value adding use cases
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As Data Science Manager, you will lead a small, high performing team delivering the models, analytics and insight that shape Onmo's credit, commercial and customer strategies. You'll own the data science roadmap, drive the development and governance of predictive models, and ensure our work advances business goals, regulatory expectations and great customer outcomes under the FCA Consumer Duty. Example Strategic Initiatives: Early intervention models for vulnerable and at risk customers. Enhancements to risk and growth models across the lifecycle. Utilisation and engagement forecasting to unlock responsible growth. Behaviour scorecards and feature engineering (including Open Banking). Champion-challenger testbeds and a model governance library. RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Roadmap: Set direction, prioritise impact and create clear ways of working for a high performing team. Model Development & Governance: Build, validate and document robust predictive models; ensure compliance with model governance, FCA guidelines and Onmo standards. Model Monitoring: Establish champion-challenger frameworks and performance dashboards; escalate and remediate drift proactively. Analytics & Experimentation: Design and run tests that unlock growth, improve risk selection and enhance customer experience. Credit Risk & Decisioning: Partner with Risk, Product and Engineering to embed models across the lifecycle (acquisition, utilisation, behaviour, collections). Cross functional Collaboration: Translate complex analysis for non technical stakeholders and influence decisions across the business. FCA Compliance & Consumer Duty At Onmo we all take collective responsibility for our individual roles in creating the best outcomes for our customers. In this role that involves; Following the FCA Conduct Rules; You must act with integrity You must act with due skill, care and diligence You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly You must observe proper standards of market conduct ABOUT YOU Clear, motivating leadership style with a bias for execution and structured delivery. Excellent written documentation and stakeholder communication. Pragmatic, automation minded and curious; you value simplicity and standards. Strategic thinker who enjoys solving ambiguous problems in a fast paced fintech. Essential Qualifications/Experiencel: 4+ years in Data Science (or similar analytics) with delivery in financial services and/or credit risk. People leadership: mentoring, coaching and representing Data Science with senior stakeholders. Model development expertise (e.g., logistic regression, gradient boosted trees such as XGBoost). Production grade Python: clean, modular code; comfortable building production pipelines. Model governance: monitoring, documentation standards and controls aligned to FCA expectations and Consumer Duty. Advanced SQL and data manipulation to turn raw data into actionable insight. Engineering best practice: Git, Docker and CI/CD. Communication & influence: explain complex topics simply and advocate for data driven decisions. Desirable: Visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) and analytics platforms (Databricks). Scale up experience; comfortable with pace and ambiguity. LLMs/GenAI awareness and practical judgment on value adding use cases
HEAD OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CREWE UP TO 70,000 THE OPPORTUNITY We are recruiting for a Head of Research & Development to take ownership of all R&D and New Product Development activity for a growing, values-led organisation. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role suited to someone who excels in project and programme management, innovation governance, and end-to-end delivery. While this role sits at Head of Department level, it is not a large people-management position, instead, it focuses on leading R&D activity through coordination, influence, and cross-functional collaboration. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will define and deliver the R&D and innovation strategy, manage the full R&D budget, and ensure that new products are taken from concept through to successful market launch in a structured, commercially focused way. THE ROLE Own and manage the full R&D and NPD budget, ensuring effective resource allocation Define, implement, and evolve the R&D and innovation strategy aligned to business goals Develop and maintain multi-year product and technology roadmaps Establish clear governance, controls, and reporting frameworks for R&D activity Track and record R&D hours to a high standard to support tax reclaims Oversee intellectual property protection, ensuring NDAs are in place and liaising with legal advisors Lead the full product lifecycle from ideation and feasibility through design, validation, launch, and review Ensure all developments meet regulatory, safety, quality, and performance standards Coordinate closely with engineering, operations, commercial, and supply chain teams to ensure delivery Own the R&D portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification Track progress against KPIs and continuously improve development processes Identify, manage, and mitigate technical, commercial, and delivery risks Stakeholder & External Engagement Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders and external partners Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and certifications Champion structured innovation, creativity, and emerging technologies Drive improvements in sustainability, product performance, and manufacturability Embed best-practice R&D and project management approaches across the organisation THE PERSON Proven experience in a Head of Research & Development, Research & Development Lead, Research & Development Manager or similar role leading R&D, innovation, engineering, or technical programmes in a manufacturing or technical environment Strong project and programme management capability, with experience owning multiple workstreams Background in new product development and commercialisation Experience managing budgets and working at a strategic level Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Comfortable operating in a hands-on, delivery-focused Head of Department role Highly organised, resilient, and able to execute against deadlines By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
HEAD OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CREWE UP TO 70,000 THE OPPORTUNITY We are recruiting for a Head of Research & Development to take ownership of all R&D and New Product Development activity for a growing, values-led organisation. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role suited to someone who excels in project and programme management, innovation governance, and end-to-end delivery. While this role sits at Head of Department level, it is not a large people-management position, instead, it focuses on leading R&D activity through coordination, influence, and cross-functional collaboration. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will define and deliver the R&D and innovation strategy, manage the full R&D budget, and ensure that new products are taken from concept through to successful market launch in a structured, commercially focused way. THE ROLE Own and manage the full R&D and NPD budget, ensuring effective resource allocation Define, implement, and evolve the R&D and innovation strategy aligned to business goals Develop and maintain multi-year product and technology roadmaps Establish clear governance, controls, and reporting frameworks for R&D activity Track and record R&D hours to a high standard to support tax reclaims Oversee intellectual property protection, ensuring NDAs are in place and liaising with legal advisors Lead the full product lifecycle from ideation and feasibility through design, validation, launch, and review Ensure all developments meet regulatory, safety, quality, and performance standards Coordinate closely with engineering, operations, commercial, and supply chain teams to ensure delivery Own the R&D portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification Track progress against KPIs and continuously improve development processes Identify, manage, and mitigate technical, commercial, and delivery risks Stakeholder & External Engagement Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders and external partners Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and certifications Champion structured innovation, creativity, and emerging technologies Drive improvements in sustainability, product performance, and manufacturability Embed best-practice R&D and project management approaches across the organisation THE PERSON Proven experience in a Head of Research & Development, Research & Development Lead, Research & Development Manager or similar role leading R&D, innovation, engineering, or technical programmes in a manufacturing or technical environment Strong project and programme management capability, with experience owning multiple workstreams Background in new product development and commercialisation Experience managing budgets and working at a strategic level Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Comfortable operating in a hands-on, delivery-focused Head of Department role Highly organised, resilient, and able to execute against deadlines By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
Barclays have an excellent opportunity for a Financial Crime Legal Director - EMEA to join our Financial Crime Legal Team. This is a permanent role based in London. About Financial Crime Legal (FCL) FCL is a global team providing strategic, commercially focused legal advice on complex financial crime issues - including anti money laundering (AML), counter terrorist financing (CTF), sanctions, and anti bribery & corruption (ABC) - to all businesses and key functions across the Group. We are not business aligned: we provide a Group wide service spanning Retail Banking, Cards & Payments, Business Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, and Private Bank & Wealth Management. Our subject matter experts: Advise on transactions, products and new business initiatives with financial crime touchpoints. Lead on complex AML/CTF, sanctions and ABC advisory work. Shape internal policy positions and contribute to external policy engagement. Support with engagement with government, regulators and law enforcement on priority financial crime issues. Overall Purpose of the Role Act as the senior regional legal lead for AML/CTF across the UK, Middle East, and Africa regions delivering authoritative, independent advice on high profile, complex matters with minimal supervision. Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, exercising sound legal judgement and professional independence in a fast paced environment. To provide strategic leadership on legal issues relating to AML/CTF, working with other functions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of AML/CTF risk management within the region and across the Bank. Drive our global remit, locally coordinating cross border legal advice and ensuring consistent standards across jurisdictions. Strengthen the region's financial crime risk management by partnering with Legal, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), Audit and the Business, providing effective oversight and credible challenge. Proactively seek to identify unmanaged risk and emerging trends in financial crime, (including forthcoming laws, rules, and regulations) and help deliver legal advice on procedures and controls of to anticipate those trends and deliver sustainable value within the region and to the Bank globally. Provide a supporting role to LI&E, the Bank's FIU and FCC as necessary, on investigations and potential enforcement actions, specifically providing SME input including on remediation considerations. Key Responsibilities 1) Expert Legal Advisory Serve as primary senior legal contact for AML/CTF in the region; lead complex, time sensitive matters with material legal, regulatory and reputational impact. Sanctions expertise is beneficial, but any successful candidate will be expected to develop working knowledge of financial sanctions. Provide cross border legal advice coordinating with in country and product counsel to ensure consistent positions and robust execution. Translate complex legal requirements into clear, practical advice and options that balance risk, regulation and commerciality. 2) Independence, Escalation & Credible Challenge Exercise independent judgement when advising senior management; escalate promptly where risk tolerance, regulatory expectations or policy are at issue. Provide credible challenge to business proposals and control decisions; record and communicate legal risk positions effectively. 3) Governance, Policy & Risk Frameworks Represent FCL at regional governance fora (e.g., Transaction Review Committees), ensuring financial crime risks are appropriately assessed and mitigated. Contribute to the design and enhancement of financial crime legal risk frameworks, policies and standards, support periodic effectiveness reviews. Produce high quality management information (MI) and reporting on themes, trends and emerging risks for regional ExCo and Group stakeholders. 4) Regulatory & External Engagement Support engagement with regulators, government and law enforcement on AML/CTF matters; prepare responses to supervisory queries and participate in thematic reviews. Support industry engagement and thought leadership, input to consultations and external policy initiatives where appropriate. 5) Transformation, Data & Technology Awareness Advise on the legal implications of screening, monitoring and analytics technologies (including model governance, data and privacy interfaces) and major change programmes. Provide legal input on control enhancements, remediation and regulatory commitments. 6) Leadership & People Development Lead and coach VP/AVP lawyers and other team members; set clear expectations, provide feedback and develop specialist capabilities. Foster a high performance, fast paced culture anchored in professionalism, inclusion and continuous improvement. 7) External Counsel Management Instruct and manage external counsel for complex cross border or niche issues; ensure quality, value and knowledge transfer. Person Specification Qualifications Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, Attorney or equivalent). Experience & Expertise Seasoned AML expert with demonstrable experience leading high profile, complex AML/CTF matters in financial services, ideally across multiple jurisdictions. Strong knowledge of UK AML/CTF legal and regulatory frameworks; familiarity with Middle East / Africa regimes advantageous. Track record of operating independently and advising senior stakeholders, including ExCo level engagement. Experience partnering with regulators and managing regulatory interactions on financial crime topics. Skills & Behaviours Exceptional analytical, judgement and problem solving skills; ability to distil complexity into clear, pragmatic advice. Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills; capable of credible challenge and effective escalation. Proven leadership and people development capability. Resilient, organised and responsive under time pressure in a fast paced environment. Commitment to integrity, accountability and collaborative teamwork. Essential Skills In depth knowledge of UK financial crime law, with strength in AML/CTF; ability to develop or deepen sanctions expertise as needed. Understanding of governance, risk frameworks and three lines of defence; ability to contribute to control design, testing themes and remediation planning. Awareness of the legal considerations around screening/monitoring platforms and data driven controls. Why this role / team High quality, high profile work at pace, spanning multiple businesses and jurisdictions. Global remit with true cross border exposure and senior level visibility. A collaborative, group servicing legal function that partners closely with FCC and the businesses to protect the firm and enable sustainable growth. Purpose of the role To ensure that the institution's activities are conducted in compliance with applicable financial crime laws and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal and reputational risks associated with its activities. Accountabilities Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance. Legal advice and support to the business on financial crime laws, regulations, and rules, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) laws and regulations. Support other legal teams in representation, of the bank in legal proceedings that raise financial crime issues, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Advising on financial crime compliance policies and procedures including to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank's financial crime compliance practices. To support Compliance, contributing to and delivering training to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to financial crime. Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls. Director Expectations To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function . click apply for full job details
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Barclays have an excellent opportunity for a Financial Crime Legal Director - EMEA to join our Financial Crime Legal Team. This is a permanent role based in London. About Financial Crime Legal (FCL) FCL is a global team providing strategic, commercially focused legal advice on complex financial crime issues - including anti money laundering (AML), counter terrorist financing (CTF), sanctions, and anti bribery & corruption (ABC) - to all businesses and key functions across the Group. We are not business aligned: we provide a Group wide service spanning Retail Banking, Cards & Payments, Business Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, and Private Bank & Wealth Management. Our subject matter experts: Advise on transactions, products and new business initiatives with financial crime touchpoints. Lead on complex AML/CTF, sanctions and ABC advisory work. Shape internal policy positions and contribute to external policy engagement. Support with engagement with government, regulators and law enforcement on priority financial crime issues. Overall Purpose of the Role Act as the senior regional legal lead for AML/CTF across the UK, Middle East, and Africa regions delivering authoritative, independent advice on high profile, complex matters with minimal supervision. Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, exercising sound legal judgement and professional independence in a fast paced environment. To provide strategic leadership on legal issues relating to AML/CTF, working with other functions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of AML/CTF risk management within the region and across the Bank. Drive our global remit, locally coordinating cross border legal advice and ensuring consistent standards across jurisdictions. Strengthen the region's financial crime risk management by partnering with Legal, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), Audit and the Business, providing effective oversight and credible challenge. Proactively seek to identify unmanaged risk and emerging trends in financial crime, (including forthcoming laws, rules, and regulations) and help deliver legal advice on procedures and controls of to anticipate those trends and deliver sustainable value within the region and to the Bank globally. Provide a supporting role to LI&E, the Bank's FIU and FCC as necessary, on investigations and potential enforcement actions, specifically providing SME input including on remediation considerations. Key Responsibilities 1) Expert Legal Advisory Serve as primary senior legal contact for AML/CTF in the region; lead complex, time sensitive matters with material legal, regulatory and reputational impact. Sanctions expertise is beneficial, but any successful candidate will be expected to develop working knowledge of financial sanctions. Provide cross border legal advice coordinating with in country and product counsel to ensure consistent positions and robust execution. Translate complex legal requirements into clear, practical advice and options that balance risk, regulation and commerciality. 2) Independence, Escalation & Credible Challenge Exercise independent judgement when advising senior management; escalate promptly where risk tolerance, regulatory expectations or policy are at issue. Provide credible challenge to business proposals and control decisions; record and communicate legal risk positions effectively. 3) Governance, Policy & Risk Frameworks Represent FCL at regional governance fora (e.g., Transaction Review Committees), ensuring financial crime risks are appropriately assessed and mitigated. Contribute to the design and enhancement of financial crime legal risk frameworks, policies and standards, support periodic effectiveness reviews. Produce high quality management information (MI) and reporting on themes, trends and emerging risks for regional ExCo and Group stakeholders. 4) Regulatory & External Engagement Support engagement with regulators, government and law enforcement on AML/CTF matters; prepare responses to supervisory queries and participate in thematic reviews. Support industry engagement and thought leadership, input to consultations and external policy initiatives where appropriate. 5) Transformation, Data & Technology Awareness Advise on the legal implications of screening, monitoring and analytics technologies (including model governance, data and privacy interfaces) and major change programmes. Provide legal input on control enhancements, remediation and regulatory commitments. 6) Leadership & People Development Lead and coach VP/AVP lawyers and other team members; set clear expectations, provide feedback and develop specialist capabilities. Foster a high performance, fast paced culture anchored in professionalism, inclusion and continuous improvement. 7) External Counsel Management Instruct and manage external counsel for complex cross border or niche issues; ensure quality, value and knowledge transfer. Person Specification Qualifications Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, Attorney or equivalent). Experience & Expertise Seasoned AML expert with demonstrable experience leading high profile, complex AML/CTF matters in financial services, ideally across multiple jurisdictions. Strong knowledge of UK AML/CTF legal and regulatory frameworks; familiarity with Middle East / Africa regimes advantageous. Track record of operating independently and advising senior stakeholders, including ExCo level engagement. Experience partnering with regulators and managing regulatory interactions on financial crime topics. Skills & Behaviours Exceptional analytical, judgement and problem solving skills; ability to distil complexity into clear, pragmatic advice. Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills; capable of credible challenge and effective escalation. Proven leadership and people development capability. Resilient, organised and responsive under time pressure in a fast paced environment. Commitment to integrity, accountability and collaborative teamwork. Essential Skills In depth knowledge of UK financial crime law, with strength in AML/CTF; ability to develop or deepen sanctions expertise as needed. Understanding of governance, risk frameworks and three lines of defence; ability to contribute to control design, testing themes and remediation planning. Awareness of the legal considerations around screening/monitoring platforms and data driven controls. Why this role / team High quality, high profile work at pace, spanning multiple businesses and jurisdictions. Global remit with true cross border exposure and senior level visibility. A collaborative, group servicing legal function that partners closely with FCC and the businesses to protect the firm and enable sustainable growth. Purpose of the role To ensure that the institution's activities are conducted in compliance with applicable financial crime laws and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal and reputational risks associated with its activities. Accountabilities Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance. Legal advice and support to the business on financial crime laws, regulations, and rules, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) laws and regulations. Support other legal teams in representation, of the bank in legal proceedings that raise financial crime issues, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Advising on financial crime compliance policies and procedures including to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank's financial crime compliance practices. To support Compliance, contributing to and delivering training to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to financial crime. Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls. Director Expectations To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function . click apply for full job details
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Manchester, Lancashire
£109,179.00 to £125,637.00 per year, £109179.00 - £125637.00 a year Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 04/03/2026 About this job CORPORATE Contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Management Committee ensuring all relevant matters are brought to the attention of the meetings. Provide updates to the board of directors as required on the digital strategy, programmes and risks. Undertake the role (delegated by the Director of Future Christie) of SIRO and support the work of the Information Governance and Caldicott panels providing expert knowledge and assurance ensuring that highly sensitive and confidential data is managed appropriately. Ensure that the Senior Management Committee and Future Christie Director/Medical Director are briefed on the benefits and risks of new digital related projects. Ensure effective working relationships and engagement within the organisation particularly with all divisional, corporate, clinical, and operational teams. Provide digital leadership to the Greater Manchester (GM) Cancer Alliance, support the development of GM system digital cancer strategy Ensure effective working relationships and engagement outside the organisation particularly with third party suppliers, NHS bodies, academic institutions, and other external bodies. Participate effectively in local and national CIO networks. Produce action plans and implement policies to meet all requirements for risk management, audit, controls assurance, health & safety and information governance relating to the work of the digital service. Ensure there is continual improvement and learning within the digital service and that all decisions are based on an assessment of risk. Responsibilities STRATEGY Develop and lead implementation of a digital strategy which supports the overall trust strategy and the associated strategies for clinical services, research and innovation and education. Remain up to date on digital trends and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of services through changes to digital services and technology. Contribute actively to the development of strategies and plans for other departments ensuring that the contribution of digital technology is incorporated. DIGITAL SERVICES PROVISION Ensure provision of modern digital infrastructure, software, and services that fully support the operational, clinical, and business needs of the trust. Oversee the delivery of an effective digital service desk and set of comprehensive and proactive digital support services. Ensure the effective management of digital assets, including all hardware and software, ensuring that these are actively monitored. Ensure the provision of effective digital security measures to adequately protect and maintain systems and data. Ensure the support, maintenance, and development of the core clinical systems, including the procurement and implementation of clinical systems ensuring that benefits are maximised, and functionality fully supports the delivery of excellent patient care. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Work collaboratively with the Chief Data Officer to develop an information management service and oversee the infrastructure required for data storage. Manage and develop approaches to data integration, including for clinical systems. Oversee relationships with external vendors, suppliers and developers. Manage the project management services that support the delivery of the digital strategy and trust service transformation activities. GOVERNANCE Ensure implementation of appropriate digital governance systems which conform to legal and NHS requirements and fit within the wider governance systems of the trust. Ensure maintenance of an effective digital risk register, manage identified risks and escalate risks as required. Ensure the reduction, identification, management, and reporting of untoward digital incidents. Ensure compliance with the requirements of information governance, data protection and freedom of information guidance and legislation. Ensure that the Trust complies with the requirements of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Ensure that Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans are in place for all digital services and that these are routinely tested, weakness identified, and appropriate improvement plans developed and implemented. Ensure compliance of the clinical systems with Safety of Health Systems standards, appropriate NHS Information Standards Notices (ISNs) and National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) notices. As SIRO, oversee Information Asset Owners (IAOs) providing assurance on risks and compliance ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements (including GDPR and NHS standards) and promote good information governance practices across the organisation. Working with the CDO, maintain an Information Asset Register, and oversee data security, integrity, and availability. MANAGEMENT OF THE DIGITAL SERVICE Manage and lead the digital services team in line with the trusts workforce and related policies, standing financial instructions and scheme of delegation, and other relevant policies and procedures. Develop and achieve annual objectives for digital services within the framework of the Trusts objectives and agreed digital strategy. Manage the digital budget within the requirements of the Trusts Scheme of Delegation and Standing Financial Instructions. Produce an annual rolling investment plan for digital infrastructure including capital, revenue and staffing resource. Plan, deploy, and maintain the Trusts digital systems and operations. Manage the Trusts software development needs. Develop and implement digital policies and procedures in line with requirements and best practice. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDUCT Adhere to impeccable standards of personal conduct and demonstrate commitment to the Trusts Values and Behaviours. Ensure personal professional knowledge is regularly updated and keep abreast of relevant developments. Adhere to the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers. Implement systems and processes, so that in the event of absence, access to all appropriate information is maintained to allow the continued safe and effective running of the digital service. Participate in and embrace Trust initiatives to optimally develop and support our workforce (eg Real World Leadership and Respectful Resolution). ON CALL Participate in the Digital Services on call rota. Note: Please see attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities (removed boilerplate references).
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
£109,179.00 to £125,637.00 per year, £109179.00 - £125637.00 a year Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 04/03/2026 About this job CORPORATE Contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Management Committee ensuring all relevant matters are brought to the attention of the meetings. Provide updates to the board of directors as required on the digital strategy, programmes and risks. Undertake the role (delegated by the Director of Future Christie) of SIRO and support the work of the Information Governance and Caldicott panels providing expert knowledge and assurance ensuring that highly sensitive and confidential data is managed appropriately. Ensure that the Senior Management Committee and Future Christie Director/Medical Director are briefed on the benefits and risks of new digital related projects. Ensure effective working relationships and engagement within the organisation particularly with all divisional, corporate, clinical, and operational teams. Provide digital leadership to the Greater Manchester (GM) Cancer Alliance, support the development of GM system digital cancer strategy Ensure effective working relationships and engagement outside the organisation particularly with third party suppliers, NHS bodies, academic institutions, and other external bodies. Participate effectively in local and national CIO networks. Produce action plans and implement policies to meet all requirements for risk management, audit, controls assurance, health & safety and information governance relating to the work of the digital service. Ensure there is continual improvement and learning within the digital service and that all decisions are based on an assessment of risk. Responsibilities STRATEGY Develop and lead implementation of a digital strategy which supports the overall trust strategy and the associated strategies for clinical services, research and innovation and education. Remain up to date on digital trends and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of services through changes to digital services and technology. Contribute actively to the development of strategies and plans for other departments ensuring that the contribution of digital technology is incorporated. DIGITAL SERVICES PROVISION Ensure provision of modern digital infrastructure, software, and services that fully support the operational, clinical, and business needs of the trust. Oversee the delivery of an effective digital service desk and set of comprehensive and proactive digital support services. Ensure the effective management of digital assets, including all hardware and software, ensuring that these are actively monitored. Ensure the provision of effective digital security measures to adequately protect and maintain systems and data. Ensure the support, maintenance, and development of the core clinical systems, including the procurement and implementation of clinical systems ensuring that benefits are maximised, and functionality fully supports the delivery of excellent patient care. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Work collaboratively with the Chief Data Officer to develop an information management service and oversee the infrastructure required for data storage. Manage and develop approaches to data integration, including for clinical systems. Oversee relationships with external vendors, suppliers and developers. Manage the project management services that support the delivery of the digital strategy and trust service transformation activities. GOVERNANCE Ensure implementation of appropriate digital governance systems which conform to legal and NHS requirements and fit within the wider governance systems of the trust. Ensure maintenance of an effective digital risk register, manage identified risks and escalate risks as required. Ensure the reduction, identification, management, and reporting of untoward digital incidents. Ensure compliance with the requirements of information governance, data protection and freedom of information guidance and legislation. Ensure that the Trust complies with the requirements of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Ensure that Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans are in place for all digital services and that these are routinely tested, weakness identified, and appropriate improvement plans developed and implemented. Ensure compliance of the clinical systems with Safety of Health Systems standards, appropriate NHS Information Standards Notices (ISNs) and National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) notices. As SIRO, oversee Information Asset Owners (IAOs) providing assurance on risks and compliance ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements (including GDPR and NHS standards) and promote good information governance practices across the organisation. Working with the CDO, maintain an Information Asset Register, and oversee data security, integrity, and availability. MANAGEMENT OF THE DIGITAL SERVICE Manage and lead the digital services team in line with the trusts workforce and related policies, standing financial instructions and scheme of delegation, and other relevant policies and procedures. Develop and achieve annual objectives for digital services within the framework of the Trusts objectives and agreed digital strategy. Manage the digital budget within the requirements of the Trusts Scheme of Delegation and Standing Financial Instructions. Produce an annual rolling investment plan for digital infrastructure including capital, revenue and staffing resource. Plan, deploy, and maintain the Trusts digital systems and operations. Manage the Trusts software development needs. Develop and implement digital policies and procedures in line with requirements and best practice. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDUCT Adhere to impeccable standards of personal conduct and demonstrate commitment to the Trusts Values and Behaviours. Ensure personal professional knowledge is regularly updated and keep abreast of relevant developments. Adhere to the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers. Implement systems and processes, so that in the event of absence, access to all appropriate information is maintained to allow the continued safe and effective running of the digital service. Participate in and embrace Trust initiatives to optimally develop and support our workforce (eg Real World Leadership and Respectful Resolution). ON CALL Participate in the Digital Services on call rota. Note: Please see attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities (removed boilerplate references).
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Easter Howgate, Midlothian
Interim Head of Facilities Management FTE and Working Pattern: Full time, Fixed term for 2 years Competitive Salary based on experience Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University. Overview Heriot-Watt University is a distinctive, research-led institution with a truly global footprint. With campuses in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia, and a growing portfolio of international partnerships, the University operates within an increasingly complex academic, regulatory and commercial landscape. The Interim Head of Facilities Management will provide senior leadership at a pivotal moment, shaping the operational foundations that enable academic excellence, international growth and long-term sustainability. Reporting to the Global Director of Estates and Facilities, the role will lead the strategic and operational delivery of Facilities Management services across a multi-campus, international estate. This position sits at the intersection of global consistency and local responsiveness, ensuring diverse campuses and partnership environments are supported by clear standards, strong governance and high-quality service delivery. The focus of the interim period will be on stabilising and modernising Facilities Management operations, reviewing and strengthening service delivery models, and developing a clear roadmap for a future operating model capable of supporting international campus complexity and new partnership arrangements. Working closely with academic leaders, professional services colleagues and executive stakeholders, you will ensure Facilities Management actively supports teaching, research, student experience and collaborative activity with external partners. You will play a key role in ensuring the University's estates are adaptable, compliant and resilient across different regulatory regimes, cultural contexts and operating environments. Purpose of Role Reporting to the Global Director of Estates and Facilities, the Interim Head of Facilities Management will lead the strategic and operational delivery of Facilities Management services across a multi-campus, international estate. This role sits at the intersection of global consistency and local responsiveness, ensuring that diverse campuses and partnership environments are supported by clear standards, strong governance and high-quality service delivery. The focus of the interim period will be on stabilising and modernising Facilities Management operations, reviewing and strengthening service delivery models, and developing a clear roadmap for a future operating model capable of supporting international campus complexity and new partnership arrangements. Working closely with academic leaders, professional services colleagues and executive stakeholders, you will ensure that Facilities Management actively supports teaching, research, student experience and collaborative activity with external partners. You will play a key role in ensuring the University's estates are adaptable, compliant and resilient across different regulatory regimes, cultural contexts and operating environments. Key responsibilities Lead the operational delivery of Facilities Management services across multiple UK and international campuses Develop and implement a business improvement plan to modernise services, systems and operating models in line with global best practice in higher education Establish clear, consistent standards for facilities operations, compliance and service performance across diverse international settings Strengthen statutory compliance, health and safety performance and risk management across the estate, taking account of differing local regulatory requirements Provide leadership across maintenance, works management, compliance, fabric, landscape and environmental services Manage significant operational budgets and ensure value for money across in-house provision, contractors and partnership arrangements Work closely with the Energy and Environment Operations Manager to embed sustainability and Net Zero principles across Facilities Management activities globally Lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams, building capability and resilience within a complex, distributed operating model Act as a senior member of the Estates and Facilities leadership team, deputising for the Global Director of Estates and Facilities as required Build effective relationships with Schools, Professional Services, international campus leadership teams and external partners Essential Criteria Significant senior-level experience in estates or facilities management within a large, complex organisation A proven track record of leading service transformation and operational improvement, ideally within an HE or public sector context Experience of working across multiple sites and jurisdictions, with an appreciation of international regulatory, cultural and operational complexity In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation, statutory compliance and estate operations Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience managing substantial budgets and complex supplier and contract arrangements The ability to lead and develop large, multidisciplinary teams within matrixed or distributed structures Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with credibility at executive level and confidence working with international partners A clear commitment to service excellence, sustainability and enabling academic and research activity Degree-level education in a relevant discipline and membership of a professional body (e.g. IWFM, NEBOSH, RICS or equivalent) are expected How to apply To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter via the Heriot-Watt online recruitment. Applications can be submitted up to midnight UK time on Friday 27 February 2026. For an informal discussion, please contact: Lynda Johnstone, Global Director of Estates and Facilities Christina Lourenco, Talent Acquisition Lead Equality, diversity and inclusion Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised, and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. We value diversity across our university community and welcome applications from all sectors of society. For more information, see our equality and diversity pages. Use our total rewards calculator to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University. About Heriot-Watt University At Heriot-Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team. Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Interim Head of Facilities Management FTE and Working Pattern: Full time, Fixed term for 2 years Competitive Salary based on experience Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University. Overview Heriot-Watt University is a distinctive, research-led institution with a truly global footprint. With campuses in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia, and a growing portfolio of international partnerships, the University operates within an increasingly complex academic, regulatory and commercial landscape. The Interim Head of Facilities Management will provide senior leadership at a pivotal moment, shaping the operational foundations that enable academic excellence, international growth and long-term sustainability. Reporting to the Global Director of Estates and Facilities, the role will lead the strategic and operational delivery of Facilities Management services across a multi-campus, international estate. This position sits at the intersection of global consistency and local responsiveness, ensuring diverse campuses and partnership environments are supported by clear standards, strong governance and high-quality service delivery. The focus of the interim period will be on stabilising and modernising Facilities Management operations, reviewing and strengthening service delivery models, and developing a clear roadmap for a future operating model capable of supporting international campus complexity and new partnership arrangements. Working closely with academic leaders, professional services colleagues and executive stakeholders, you will ensure Facilities Management actively supports teaching, research, student experience and collaborative activity with external partners. You will play a key role in ensuring the University's estates are adaptable, compliant and resilient across different regulatory regimes, cultural contexts and operating environments. Purpose of Role Reporting to the Global Director of Estates and Facilities, the Interim Head of Facilities Management will lead the strategic and operational delivery of Facilities Management services across a multi-campus, international estate. This role sits at the intersection of global consistency and local responsiveness, ensuring that diverse campuses and partnership environments are supported by clear standards, strong governance and high-quality service delivery. The focus of the interim period will be on stabilising and modernising Facilities Management operations, reviewing and strengthening service delivery models, and developing a clear roadmap for a future operating model capable of supporting international campus complexity and new partnership arrangements. Working closely with academic leaders, professional services colleagues and executive stakeholders, you will ensure that Facilities Management actively supports teaching, research, student experience and collaborative activity with external partners. You will play a key role in ensuring the University's estates are adaptable, compliant and resilient across different regulatory regimes, cultural contexts and operating environments. Key responsibilities Lead the operational delivery of Facilities Management services across multiple UK and international campuses Develop and implement a business improvement plan to modernise services, systems and operating models in line with global best practice in higher education Establish clear, consistent standards for facilities operations, compliance and service performance across diverse international settings Strengthen statutory compliance, health and safety performance and risk management across the estate, taking account of differing local regulatory requirements Provide leadership across maintenance, works management, compliance, fabric, landscape and environmental services Manage significant operational budgets and ensure value for money across in-house provision, contractors and partnership arrangements Work closely with the Energy and Environment Operations Manager to embed sustainability and Net Zero principles across Facilities Management activities globally Lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams, building capability and resilience within a complex, distributed operating model Act as a senior member of the Estates and Facilities leadership team, deputising for the Global Director of Estates and Facilities as required Build effective relationships with Schools, Professional Services, international campus leadership teams and external partners Essential Criteria Significant senior-level experience in estates or facilities management within a large, complex organisation A proven track record of leading service transformation and operational improvement, ideally within an HE or public sector context Experience of working across multiple sites and jurisdictions, with an appreciation of international regulatory, cultural and operational complexity In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation, statutory compliance and estate operations Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience managing substantial budgets and complex supplier and contract arrangements The ability to lead and develop large, multidisciplinary teams within matrixed or distributed structures Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with credibility at executive level and confidence working with international partners A clear commitment to service excellence, sustainability and enabling academic and research activity Degree-level education in a relevant discipline and membership of a professional body (e.g. IWFM, NEBOSH, RICS or equivalent) are expected How to apply To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter via the Heriot-Watt online recruitment. Applications can be submitted up to midnight UK time on Friday 27 February 2026. For an informal discussion, please contact: Lynda Johnstone, Global Director of Estates and Facilities Christina Lourenco, Talent Acquisition Lead Equality, diversity and inclusion Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised, and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. We value diversity across our university community and welcome applications from all sectors of society. For more information, see our equality and diversity pages. Use our total rewards calculator to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University. About Heriot-Watt University At Heriot-Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team. Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.
Marc Daniels are working with a large, established organisation to recruit a Tax Manager into their growing finance team based in Manchester. This is a broad role covering tax compliance, reporting, governance and advisory, offering exposure to a wide range of stakeholders across the business. The role would suit a qualified tax professional looking for a hands-on position with responsibility across UK tax matters and the opportunity to contribute to process improvement and wider finance initiatives Key Responsibilities: Delivery of UK corporate tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax computations and returns Support of the tax provisioning process and year-end close in conjunction with Group Finance Maintenance of appropriate tax controls and governance frameworks Identification and management of tax risks across the business Provision of practical tax advice to Finance, Legal and commercial teams Support for business projects, contracts, financing and structural changes Involvement in wider tax areas including employment tax, VAT and international matters where required Contribution to improvements in tax processes, reporting and efficiency What we are looking for: Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax Broader exposure to other tax areas such as VAT and employment tax Experience in a similar role Comfortable working in a hands-on role with delivery responsibility Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities CTA qualified, or ACA/ACCA with a tax focus Clear communicator with a practical, commercial approach By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Marc Daniels are working with a large, established organisation to recruit a Tax Manager into their growing finance team based in Manchester. This is a broad role covering tax compliance, reporting, governance and advisory, offering exposure to a wide range of stakeholders across the business. The role would suit a qualified tax professional looking for a hands-on position with responsibility across UK tax matters and the opportunity to contribute to process improvement and wider finance initiatives Key Responsibilities: Delivery of UK corporate tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax computations and returns Support of the tax provisioning process and year-end close in conjunction with Group Finance Maintenance of appropriate tax controls and governance frameworks Identification and management of tax risks across the business Provision of practical tax advice to Finance, Legal and commercial teams Support for business projects, contracts, financing and structural changes Involvement in wider tax areas including employment tax, VAT and international matters where required Contribution to improvements in tax processes, reporting and efficiency What we are looking for: Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax Broader exposure to other tax areas such as VAT and employment tax Experience in a similar role Comfortable working in a hands-on role with delivery responsibility Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities CTA qualified, or ACA/ACCA with a tax focus Clear communicator with a practical, commercial approach By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
To provide a needs led service to adults with a learning disability by adopting a person centred approach that fosters self-awareness, personal growth and gives each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices. Hours - Full time. Salary - £16.90 - £19.60 ph + Performance Bonus, Health Care Cash Plan, Refer a friend & more M AIN RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DUTIES To provide a need led service to adults with a learning disability by adopting a person-centered approach that fosters self-awareness, personal growth and gives each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices Support management and performs management duties when managers are absent or out of office Manage medicine inventories and stock, including keeping detailed records of inven-tory use, and ordering where necessary Oversee projects and supervise the day-to-day operations of their team, making sure everyone is pulling their weight, distributing the workload evenly and that motivation and performance levels are maintained Provides encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skill checks Assist management with hiring processes and new team member training Answer team member questions, help with team member problems, and oversee team member work for quality and guideline compliance Communicate deadlines and goals to team members Develop strategies to promote team member adherence to company regulations and performance goals Conduct team meetings to update members on best practices and continuing expec-tations Generate and share comprehensive and detailed reports about team performance, mission-related objectives, and deadlines Ensures company brand materials and physical working spaces meet and exceed company presentation standards Provide quality customer service, including interacting with residents and families, an-swering customer enquiries, and effectively handling complaints Monitor team members' participation to ensure the training they are being provided is being put into use, and also to see if any additional training is needed Manage the flow of day-to-day operations Leadership Line Manage Senior Staff to fulfil their job description, thereby enabling you to carry out your job role Provide leadership to the team acting as a positive role model at all times. Support Senior Staff to manage Rota s and shift planners on a daily basis and intervene if needed. Lead the shift, ensuring Senior staff manage the support workers to give support that follows individual s care plans and daily support plans. Provide effective supervision to the Senior Support Workers allocated to you. Provide on call cover as arranged by the Home Manager, working within on call Guidance. Motivate, support and mentor the staff when needed. At each shift ensure staff complete all necessary paperwork to an acceptable standard with particular attention to the administration of medication and sign off. Support At times you may need to fulfil the role of a support worker and at such time that this is the case you would be required to follow the support worker job description (separately recorded). Ensure the security of the building and the safety of the people living in the home. Support the development of person-centered planning, ensuring each individual s plan has meaningful and achievable goals. Ensure that Support Workers support people to develop and expand social networks and friendships. To support people through the transition process. Coordinate and develop the support to the individual including Person-Centered Plans. Contribute to / attend reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings. Ensure that all staff work with individuals to promote healthy life style by liaising with local health care professionals. Work in partnership with care managers and other professionals to maximize quality of life for individuals. Develop positive relationships with family and support workers. Work in line with the company s Safeguarding Policy and Whistle Blowing Policy to ensure that people are kept safe at all times. At all times to work within equal opportunities policy and procedure. Ensure risk assessments are actioned as necessary, in line with policies and procedures. To be flexible and responsive at all times to support the organization with changes while promoting positive attitudes toward our service users. Administer medication in line with the policy and the individual s care plans. Values and Attitudes Manage staff to enable them to encourage individuals to achieve positive outcomes Support individuals in a non-judgmental way based on the principals of anti- discriminatory practice. Treat individuals with respect and encourage them to express their individuality. Performance and Development Maintain confidentiality. Work within Daneswood policies and procedures. Work in a way that meets the statutory requirements of employees under health and safety at work. Adhere to the CQC Codes of Practice and staff handbook. At all times work within current legislation. Enter actively into supervision and appraisal. Attend training on a regular basis to ensure that all mandatory and personal training and development needs are met in line with company requirements. Work in accordance with the company s Media and IT policies. Behave in a manner that reflects positively on the company at all times. Work closely with other members of the team for the ultimate benefit of the people living in the home. Finance Support people to manage their resources and finances. Ensure that you receive all receipts, change and any accompanying paperwork before the end of the shift. Give practical support to individuals in line with their care plan and policy. Ensure Petty Cash and people s monies are checked, balanced and recorded at the end of your shift. Financial discrepancies must be reported to the manager immediately. To keep updated with all financial policy and procedures. Administration You will be required to work flexibly on a rota basis to meet the needs of the service, this includes weekends and bank holidays. Ensure work is recorded accurately and appropriately in compliance with the company requirements and that records made, and personal information used are in compliance with the Data Protection Act and the standards of information governance. NB This job description is not exhaustive and there may be times you will be required to undertake other duties in order to meet the needs of the people living in the home or the service. PERSON SPECIFICATION - TEAM LEADER Criteria Qualifications - NVQ 3 Health & Social Care - Essential Experience 1 years experience of working with vulnerable people & Experience of leading a shift - Essential Experience of working with people with a learning disability - Desirable Knowledge Essential Understanding of: Equal Opportunities Health and Safety The needs of Adults with Learning Disabilities Desirable Current Legislation relating to Adults with Learning Disabilities Person Centred Planning
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
To provide a needs led service to adults with a learning disability by adopting a person centred approach that fosters self-awareness, personal growth and gives each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices. Hours - Full time. Salary - £16.90 - £19.60 ph + Performance Bonus, Health Care Cash Plan, Refer a friend & more M AIN RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DUTIES To provide a need led service to adults with a learning disability by adopting a person-centered approach that fosters self-awareness, personal growth and gives each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices Support management and performs management duties when managers are absent or out of office Manage medicine inventories and stock, including keeping detailed records of inven-tory use, and ordering where necessary Oversee projects and supervise the day-to-day operations of their team, making sure everyone is pulling their weight, distributing the workload evenly and that motivation and performance levels are maintained Provides encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skill checks Assist management with hiring processes and new team member training Answer team member questions, help with team member problems, and oversee team member work for quality and guideline compliance Communicate deadlines and goals to team members Develop strategies to promote team member adherence to company regulations and performance goals Conduct team meetings to update members on best practices and continuing expec-tations Generate and share comprehensive and detailed reports about team performance, mission-related objectives, and deadlines Ensures company brand materials and physical working spaces meet and exceed company presentation standards Provide quality customer service, including interacting with residents and families, an-swering customer enquiries, and effectively handling complaints Monitor team members' participation to ensure the training they are being provided is being put into use, and also to see if any additional training is needed Manage the flow of day-to-day operations Leadership Line Manage Senior Staff to fulfil their job description, thereby enabling you to carry out your job role Provide leadership to the team acting as a positive role model at all times. Support Senior Staff to manage Rota s and shift planners on a daily basis and intervene if needed. Lead the shift, ensuring Senior staff manage the support workers to give support that follows individual s care plans and daily support plans. Provide effective supervision to the Senior Support Workers allocated to you. Provide on call cover as arranged by the Home Manager, working within on call Guidance. Motivate, support and mentor the staff when needed. At each shift ensure staff complete all necessary paperwork to an acceptable standard with particular attention to the administration of medication and sign off. Support At times you may need to fulfil the role of a support worker and at such time that this is the case you would be required to follow the support worker job description (separately recorded). Ensure the security of the building and the safety of the people living in the home. Support the development of person-centered planning, ensuring each individual s plan has meaningful and achievable goals. Ensure that Support Workers support people to develop and expand social networks and friendships. To support people through the transition process. Coordinate and develop the support to the individual including Person-Centered Plans. Contribute to / attend reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings. Ensure that all staff work with individuals to promote healthy life style by liaising with local health care professionals. Work in partnership with care managers and other professionals to maximize quality of life for individuals. Develop positive relationships with family and support workers. Work in line with the company s Safeguarding Policy and Whistle Blowing Policy to ensure that people are kept safe at all times. At all times to work within equal opportunities policy and procedure. Ensure risk assessments are actioned as necessary, in line with policies and procedures. To be flexible and responsive at all times to support the organization with changes while promoting positive attitudes toward our service users. Administer medication in line with the policy and the individual s care plans. Values and Attitudes Manage staff to enable them to encourage individuals to achieve positive outcomes Support individuals in a non-judgmental way based on the principals of anti- discriminatory practice. Treat individuals with respect and encourage them to express their individuality. Performance and Development Maintain confidentiality. Work within Daneswood policies and procedures. Work in a way that meets the statutory requirements of employees under health and safety at work. Adhere to the CQC Codes of Practice and staff handbook. At all times work within current legislation. Enter actively into supervision and appraisal. Attend training on a regular basis to ensure that all mandatory and personal training and development needs are met in line with company requirements. Work in accordance with the company s Media and IT policies. Behave in a manner that reflects positively on the company at all times. Work closely with other members of the team for the ultimate benefit of the people living in the home. Finance Support people to manage their resources and finances. Ensure that you receive all receipts, change and any accompanying paperwork before the end of the shift. Give practical support to individuals in line with their care plan and policy. Ensure Petty Cash and people s monies are checked, balanced and recorded at the end of your shift. Financial discrepancies must be reported to the manager immediately. To keep updated with all financial policy and procedures. Administration You will be required to work flexibly on a rota basis to meet the needs of the service, this includes weekends and bank holidays. Ensure work is recorded accurately and appropriately in compliance with the company requirements and that records made, and personal information used are in compliance with the Data Protection Act and the standards of information governance. NB This job description is not exhaustive and there may be times you will be required to undertake other duties in order to meet the needs of the people living in the home or the service. PERSON SPECIFICATION - TEAM LEADER Criteria Qualifications - NVQ 3 Health & Social Care - Essential Experience 1 years experience of working with vulnerable people & Experience of leading a shift - Essential Experience of working with people with a learning disability - Desirable Knowledge Essential Understanding of: Equal Opportunities Health and Safety The needs of Adults with Learning Disabilities Desirable Current Legislation relating to Adults with Learning Disabilities Person Centred Planning
Overview Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance. From identity and business verification to ongoing monitoring, our platform adapts to different risk appetites and market demands, ensuring global compliance. It allows customizing analytics and workflows with a no-code interface. Over 4,000 clients - including Bitpanda, Wirex, Avis, Bybit, Vodafone, Duolingo, Kaizen Gaming, and TransferGo - trust Sumsub to accelerate growth, prevent fraud, and maintain compliance worldwide. What You Will Be Doing Support corporate governance and company secretarial matters for group companies across multiple jurisdictions. Assist with preparation and maintenance of corporate documentation, including board and shareholder resolutions and powers of attorney. Support interaction with company registrars, regulators and corporate service providers in different jurisdictions. Liaise with internal departments and stakeholders regarding corporate documentation, approvals and information requests. Assist with statutory filings and ensure corporate information remains accurate and up to date in all relevant jurisdictions. Maintain corporate records, registers and internal documentation systems. Support organisation of corporate approvals, meetings and annual corporate processes, including AGMs and annual returns. Assist with monitoring corporate deadlines and compliance calendars. Assist with monitoring regulatory and legislative developments across jurisdictions where the group operates. Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including preparation and coordination of documentation for licenses and accreditations. About you Law degree. Strong interest in corporate and regulatory law. Excellent command of written and spoken English. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work with templates, instructions and established processes. Nice to have Previous experience or internship in corporate law, company secretarial or corporate services. Exposure to multi-jurisdictional corporate structures. Familiarity with regulatory filings, licenses or accreditation processes. What We Offer Remote-first, trust-based culture. Work from the place that works best for you. No mandatory office days, no attendance trackers. In some locations, we provide offices or coworking spaces, but the choice is yours. True flexibility. We do not fix you to a 9-to-5 schedule. You can adjust your working hours when needed, as long as your day stays productive and in sync with the team. Extra time off. Your birthday is a holiday here. Add to that 10 personal days each year, seven sick days without paperwork, and extra time to enjoy Christmas and New Year. Time to rest is part of the deal. Work that matters. Our mission is to build a digital world that is secure, accessible and inclusive for everyone. From fighting fraud to making online services easier and safer to use, your work will have a real impact on how people experience trust online. Compensation. We offer fair and transparent pay, benchmarked to the market. Truly global. We work across continents and time zones, with teammates and customers from all over the world. You will run campaigns that cross borders, cultures, and languages, and see your ideas land worldwide. Growth built in. Clear goals, open feedback and personal development plans. We support your progress with learning opportunities and by covering role-specific events, from design conferences to marketing forums. Team offsites. Sometimes just Slack is not enough. That is why we meet in person a few times a year. Trips are fully covered, so you can meet, collaborate, and recharge together. Getting you set up. We make sure you have access to the tools and hardware you need to do your work well. Friendly by design. Our logo is a dog for a reason. We keep things human, open and kind. We welcome individuality, quirks and different perspectives, because that is what makes our work smarter and more fun. The hiring stages: TA screening -> Hiring Manager Interview. Sounds like a great opportunity for your career development? Then go ahead and apply! We are a global community of innovators, creators, and thinkers, and we believe that diversity fuels our innovation. Sumsub is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Join us in shaping the future inclusively.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Overview Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance. From identity and business verification to ongoing monitoring, our platform adapts to different risk appetites and market demands, ensuring global compliance. It allows customizing analytics and workflows with a no-code interface. Over 4,000 clients - including Bitpanda, Wirex, Avis, Bybit, Vodafone, Duolingo, Kaizen Gaming, and TransferGo - trust Sumsub to accelerate growth, prevent fraud, and maintain compliance worldwide. What You Will Be Doing Support corporate governance and company secretarial matters for group companies across multiple jurisdictions. Assist with preparation and maintenance of corporate documentation, including board and shareholder resolutions and powers of attorney. Support interaction with company registrars, regulators and corporate service providers in different jurisdictions. Liaise with internal departments and stakeholders regarding corporate documentation, approvals and information requests. Assist with statutory filings and ensure corporate information remains accurate and up to date in all relevant jurisdictions. Maintain corporate records, registers and internal documentation systems. Support organisation of corporate approvals, meetings and annual corporate processes, including AGMs and annual returns. Assist with monitoring corporate deadlines and compliance calendars. Assist with monitoring regulatory and legislative developments across jurisdictions where the group operates. Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including preparation and coordination of documentation for licenses and accreditations. About you Law degree. Strong interest in corporate and regulatory law. Excellent command of written and spoken English. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work with templates, instructions and established processes. Nice to have Previous experience or internship in corporate law, company secretarial or corporate services. Exposure to multi-jurisdictional corporate structures. Familiarity with regulatory filings, licenses or accreditation processes. What We Offer Remote-first, trust-based culture. Work from the place that works best for you. No mandatory office days, no attendance trackers. In some locations, we provide offices or coworking spaces, but the choice is yours. True flexibility. We do not fix you to a 9-to-5 schedule. You can adjust your working hours when needed, as long as your day stays productive and in sync with the team. Extra time off. Your birthday is a holiday here. Add to that 10 personal days each year, seven sick days without paperwork, and extra time to enjoy Christmas and New Year. Time to rest is part of the deal. Work that matters. Our mission is to build a digital world that is secure, accessible and inclusive for everyone. From fighting fraud to making online services easier and safer to use, your work will have a real impact on how people experience trust online. Compensation. We offer fair and transparent pay, benchmarked to the market. Truly global. We work across continents and time zones, with teammates and customers from all over the world. You will run campaigns that cross borders, cultures, and languages, and see your ideas land worldwide. Growth built in. Clear goals, open feedback and personal development plans. We support your progress with learning opportunities and by covering role-specific events, from design conferences to marketing forums. Team offsites. Sometimes just Slack is not enough. That is why we meet in person a few times a year. Trips are fully covered, so you can meet, collaborate, and recharge together. Getting you set up. We make sure you have access to the tools and hardware you need to do your work well. Friendly by design. Our logo is a dog for a reason. We keep things human, open and kind. We welcome individuality, quirks and different perspectives, because that is what makes our work smarter and more fun. The hiring stages: TA screening -> Hiring Manager Interview. Sounds like a great opportunity for your career development? Then go ahead and apply! We are a global community of innovators, creators, and thinkers, and we believe that diversity fuels our innovation. Sumsub is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Join us in shaping the future inclusively.
Overview Senior Manager, Tax Reporting and Compliance - London, Manchester or Wakefield HH Global are the leader in tech-enabled creative production and procurement. We amplify marketing campaigns through unrivaled production, procurement leadership and the most advanced sustainability capabilities available. All delivered at scale through industry-leading technology and the passionate expertise of our people. With more than 4,500 colleagues, 26 creative studios and over 5,800 strategic supplier partners across 64 countries, we work with the best talent across the world to partner with our clients to create big impact through big ideas. Purpose of the Job Company growth and the changing global tax environment means that we are seeking a Senior Manager over Tax Reporting and Compliance to ensure the Group's tax reporting and compliance obligations are managed efficiently and effectively - assisting with tax risk management and ensuring sustainable tax value. You will join our global tax team as the Senior Tax Manager for the Group and take responsibility for actively managing the tax compliance and reporting obligations across the Group's operations in 60+ jurisdictions. You'll work closely with the Group Finance and Financial Controllership teams and therefore need a collaborative mindset. Excellent tax reporting knowledge is required with strong project management skills to ensure deadlines are met. The role will report to the Global Head of Tax and operate on blended basis with remote working and attendance at the London (Bishopsgate) office. You could potentially be based from our Wakefield or Manchester offices on a blended basis. Key Responsibilities Group Tax Reporting (FRS 102 & Local GAAP) Manage the preparation of the consolidated group tax provision under FRS 102, including handling PPA data and Pillar Two calculations, working with tax managers in EMEA, APAC, LATAM and NAM to understand their workings and perform hands-on detailed reviews of spreadsheets and data from different sources Coordinate with the regional tax managers and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely local tax provisions and prior year tax true-ups Support year-end audit processes and responses to queries whilst managing final tax disclosures in the consolidated and individual statutory accounts Tax Compliance Manage global corporate income tax compliance across the Group, including relationships with centrally managed outsourced service providers and centralizing others currently managed separately Ensure timely filing of tax returns and payment of tax liabilities in all jurisdictions, including withholding taxes Maintain and enhance global tax compliance processes, controls, and documentation Oversee the preparation of documentation to support SAO sign off in the UK Manage the CbC and Pillar Two reporting for the group Lead on direct tax authority audits and enquiries in EMEA, APAC and LATAM to obtain prompt provision of data and defend the Group's tax positions Process improvements and governance Streamline processes to drive efficiency and reduce compliance risk, introducing AI and technology tools where it is cost effective Assist Global Head of Tax with managing Group's tax risk framework and governance policies Monitor legislative developments and proactively manage compliance risks Knowledge, Skills + Experience Very strong experience in International direct tax and applying this in a commercial environment CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor) or ACA (Chartered Accountant) or equivalent accounting qualification is desirable Strong experience in tax accounting under FRS 102 and other GAAPs Sound knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance processes, CFC, CIR, SAO, Group Relief etc, as well as a good understanding of the processes and reporting requirements in other jurisdictions Broad experience in managing tax matters across multiple jurisdictions Strong project management and communication skills, explaining tax to non-tax people Strong organizational / time management, people management and team-building skills Good experience with Excel is a must-have and experience with tax technology solutions and group reporting systems (eg Alphatax, SAP) is desirable Practical mindset with ability to integrate tax processes with business objectives Comfortable working in a dynamic and matrixed organization Strong numeracy skills and high attention to detail Experience of dealing with and resolving queries Driven to grow in the role, be proactive and seek improvements and solutions Very strong experience in International direct tax and applying this in a commercial environment Strong experience in tax accounting under FRS 102 and other GAAPs Sound knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance processes, CFC, CIR, SAO, Group Relief etc, as well as a good understanding of the processes and reporting requirements in other jurisdictions Broad experience in managing tax matters across multiple jurisdictions Exposure to the key aspects of Pillar Two Additional We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with us. HH Global are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all suitably qualified candidates from any background, regardless of any personal characteristic, especially those protected by law. We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please reach out to Please note that we carry out a variety of pre-employment background checks which are appropriate for the country that you are based in. These may include: employment history, right to work, identity, professional qualifications, criminal record, sanction file and / or CIFAS checks.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Overview Senior Manager, Tax Reporting and Compliance - London, Manchester or Wakefield HH Global are the leader in tech-enabled creative production and procurement. We amplify marketing campaigns through unrivaled production, procurement leadership and the most advanced sustainability capabilities available. All delivered at scale through industry-leading technology and the passionate expertise of our people. With more than 4,500 colleagues, 26 creative studios and over 5,800 strategic supplier partners across 64 countries, we work with the best talent across the world to partner with our clients to create big impact through big ideas. Purpose of the Job Company growth and the changing global tax environment means that we are seeking a Senior Manager over Tax Reporting and Compliance to ensure the Group's tax reporting and compliance obligations are managed efficiently and effectively - assisting with tax risk management and ensuring sustainable tax value. You will join our global tax team as the Senior Tax Manager for the Group and take responsibility for actively managing the tax compliance and reporting obligations across the Group's operations in 60+ jurisdictions. You'll work closely with the Group Finance and Financial Controllership teams and therefore need a collaborative mindset. Excellent tax reporting knowledge is required with strong project management skills to ensure deadlines are met. The role will report to the Global Head of Tax and operate on blended basis with remote working and attendance at the London (Bishopsgate) office. You could potentially be based from our Wakefield or Manchester offices on a blended basis. Key Responsibilities Group Tax Reporting (FRS 102 & Local GAAP) Manage the preparation of the consolidated group tax provision under FRS 102, including handling PPA data and Pillar Two calculations, working with tax managers in EMEA, APAC, LATAM and NAM to understand their workings and perform hands-on detailed reviews of spreadsheets and data from different sources Coordinate with the regional tax managers and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely local tax provisions and prior year tax true-ups Support year-end audit processes and responses to queries whilst managing final tax disclosures in the consolidated and individual statutory accounts Tax Compliance Manage global corporate income tax compliance across the Group, including relationships with centrally managed outsourced service providers and centralizing others currently managed separately Ensure timely filing of tax returns and payment of tax liabilities in all jurisdictions, including withholding taxes Maintain and enhance global tax compliance processes, controls, and documentation Oversee the preparation of documentation to support SAO sign off in the UK Manage the CbC and Pillar Two reporting for the group Lead on direct tax authority audits and enquiries in EMEA, APAC and LATAM to obtain prompt provision of data and defend the Group's tax positions Process improvements and governance Streamline processes to drive efficiency and reduce compliance risk, introducing AI and technology tools where it is cost effective Assist Global Head of Tax with managing Group's tax risk framework and governance policies Monitor legislative developments and proactively manage compliance risks Knowledge, Skills + Experience Very strong experience in International direct tax and applying this in a commercial environment CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor) or ACA (Chartered Accountant) or equivalent accounting qualification is desirable Strong experience in tax accounting under FRS 102 and other GAAPs Sound knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance processes, CFC, CIR, SAO, Group Relief etc, as well as a good understanding of the processes and reporting requirements in other jurisdictions Broad experience in managing tax matters across multiple jurisdictions Strong project management and communication skills, explaining tax to non-tax people Strong organizational / time management, people management and team-building skills Good experience with Excel is a must-have and experience with tax technology solutions and group reporting systems (eg Alphatax, SAP) is desirable Practical mindset with ability to integrate tax processes with business objectives Comfortable working in a dynamic and matrixed organization Strong numeracy skills and high attention to detail Experience of dealing with and resolving queries Driven to grow in the role, be proactive and seek improvements and solutions Very strong experience in International direct tax and applying this in a commercial environment Strong experience in tax accounting under FRS 102 and other GAAPs Sound knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance processes, CFC, CIR, SAO, Group Relief etc, as well as a good understanding of the processes and reporting requirements in other jurisdictions Broad experience in managing tax matters across multiple jurisdictions Exposure to the key aspects of Pillar Two Additional We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with us. HH Global are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all suitably qualified candidates from any background, regardless of any personal characteristic, especially those protected by law. We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please reach out to Please note that we carry out a variety of pre-employment background checks which are appropriate for the country that you are based in. These may include: employment history, right to work, identity, professional qualifications, criminal record, sanction file and / or CIFAS checks.
Overview This vacancy is open to all Civil Service employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) who were appointed on merit following a fair and open competition; or were appointed to a permanent post through an exception in the Civil Service Commissioners' rules. We are currently looking for an Organisational Change Partner to join our Strategic Programme Delivery Team within the Strategy group. This is a full-time opportunity, on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027. Internal move, temporary promotion or loans will be considered. The role will be based at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU. Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites. We are implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month onsite to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs and can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly. Who are we? The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhances and improves the health of millions of people every day through the regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. Strategic Programme Delivery oversees governance and performance of programmes and projects delivering strategic change for the Agency, ensuring compliance to standards and best practice for programme and project delivery. The team manages service transformation execution, change, delivery performance, financial performance, benefits and risk performance, and ensures projects realise the benefits of a new Future Operating Model. It drives modernisation, automation and risk proportionality, and develops capability to deliver a culture of continuous improvement while aligning with the agency's strategic change objectives. What's the role? The role will drive the people-related transition to and embedding of strategic projects and programmes, including roles, capabilities and ways of working. The role will support the Head of Strategic Change to ensure all Agency colleagues understand the change journey, the reasons for change and what change means for them. It will also involve managing change impacts and the process to transition from the current to the future state through embedding behaviour change. Key responsibilities: Change Management - Drives the sustainable and human-centric change management approach, including planning, managing and embedding change by engaging with all impacted business groups and stakeholder levels across the Agency Stakeholder Management - Manages stakeholder groups across the Agency (including senior stakeholders and disengaged groups) to support human-centric change management and develop strategic relationships Culture Change - Works with the Head of Strategic Change to support positive culture change through targeted interventions across the whole system Organisation Change - Drives the change aspect of organisational change activity to improve processes, measures and accountabilities to optimise ways of working and enable business results Who are we looking for? Oursuccessful candidate will demonstrate the following. Change Management - A demonstrable record of applying change management theory and skills, with the ability to lead change across projects involving cross-organisational and external teams, anticipating risks and delivering high standard of customer service Working Together - Collaboration skills to build productive relationships with senior colleagues across the network to achieve shared objectives Communicating and Influencing - Excellent written and oral communication, with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels Developing Self and Others - A confident self-starter who can operate independently, manage priorities and also work within a team Stakeholder Management - Experience of engaging and supporting senior stakeholders in making evidence-based decisions Person Specification Method of assessment: A = Application, T = Test, I = Interview, P = Presentation Behaviour Criteria: Working Together - Demonstrate collaboration skills across functions to achieve objectives (I) Communicating and Influencing - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (I) Developing Self and Others - Self-starter who can operate independently and also work in a team (I) Experience Criteria: Stakeholder Management - Experience engaging senior stakeholders in evidence-based decisions (A, I) Technical Criteria: Change Management - Demonstrable ability to lead change across projects with cross-organisational teams (A, P) Strengths Criteria Organiser - Planning and preparedness with focus on time and productivity (I) Challenger - Brings fresh perspectives and considers multiple viewpoints (I) Adaptable - Flexible and adaptable to change If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification. Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have issues viewing the job description, contact . The selection process We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates. Online application, including questions based on Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Ensure all application questions are completed in full; applications may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and Hiring Managers will not access CVs when reviewing applications. Presentations, interviews and other assessments follow with information provided at the stage. In the instance of high applications, an initial sift may be based on the lead criterion of Change Management. Closing date: 1st March 2026. Shortlisting from 2nd March 2026. Interview date from 17th March 2026. If you require disability-related adjustments, please contact . Closing notes on eligibility: Applicants will be assessed against UK immigration requirements and Civil Service nationality rules. Some roles require vaccinations or health surveillance. See the job for full details.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Overview This vacancy is open to all Civil Service employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) who were appointed on merit following a fair and open competition; or were appointed to a permanent post through an exception in the Civil Service Commissioners' rules. We are currently looking for an Organisational Change Partner to join our Strategic Programme Delivery Team within the Strategy group. This is a full-time opportunity, on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027. Internal move, temporary promotion or loans will be considered. The role will be based at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU. Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites. We are implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month onsite to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs and can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly. Who are we? The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhances and improves the health of millions of people every day through the regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. Strategic Programme Delivery oversees governance and performance of programmes and projects delivering strategic change for the Agency, ensuring compliance to standards and best practice for programme and project delivery. The team manages service transformation execution, change, delivery performance, financial performance, benefits and risk performance, and ensures projects realise the benefits of a new Future Operating Model. It drives modernisation, automation and risk proportionality, and develops capability to deliver a culture of continuous improvement while aligning with the agency's strategic change objectives. What's the role? The role will drive the people-related transition to and embedding of strategic projects and programmes, including roles, capabilities and ways of working. The role will support the Head of Strategic Change to ensure all Agency colleagues understand the change journey, the reasons for change and what change means for them. It will also involve managing change impacts and the process to transition from the current to the future state through embedding behaviour change. Key responsibilities: Change Management - Drives the sustainable and human-centric change management approach, including planning, managing and embedding change by engaging with all impacted business groups and stakeholder levels across the Agency Stakeholder Management - Manages stakeholder groups across the Agency (including senior stakeholders and disengaged groups) to support human-centric change management and develop strategic relationships Culture Change - Works with the Head of Strategic Change to support positive culture change through targeted interventions across the whole system Organisation Change - Drives the change aspect of organisational change activity to improve processes, measures and accountabilities to optimise ways of working and enable business results Who are we looking for? Oursuccessful candidate will demonstrate the following. Change Management - A demonstrable record of applying change management theory and skills, with the ability to lead change across projects involving cross-organisational and external teams, anticipating risks and delivering high standard of customer service Working Together - Collaboration skills to build productive relationships with senior colleagues across the network to achieve shared objectives Communicating and Influencing - Excellent written and oral communication, with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels Developing Self and Others - A confident self-starter who can operate independently, manage priorities and also work within a team Stakeholder Management - Experience of engaging and supporting senior stakeholders in making evidence-based decisions Person Specification Method of assessment: A = Application, T = Test, I = Interview, P = Presentation Behaviour Criteria: Working Together - Demonstrate collaboration skills across functions to achieve objectives (I) Communicating and Influencing - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (I) Developing Self and Others - Self-starter who can operate independently and also work in a team (I) Experience Criteria: Stakeholder Management - Experience engaging senior stakeholders in evidence-based decisions (A, I) Technical Criteria: Change Management - Demonstrable ability to lead change across projects with cross-organisational teams (A, P) Strengths Criteria Organiser - Planning and preparedness with focus on time and productivity (I) Challenger - Brings fresh perspectives and considers multiple viewpoints (I) Adaptable - Flexible and adaptable to change If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification. Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have issues viewing the job description, contact . The selection process We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates. Online application, including questions based on Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Ensure all application questions are completed in full; applications may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and Hiring Managers will not access CVs when reviewing applications. Presentations, interviews and other assessments follow with information provided at the stage. In the instance of high applications, an initial sift may be based on the lead criterion of Change Management. Closing date: 1st March 2026. Shortlisting from 2nd March 2026. Interview date from 17th March 2026. If you require disability-related adjustments, please contact . Closing notes on eligibility: Applicants will be assessed against UK immigration requirements and Civil Service nationality rules. Some roles require vaccinations or health surveillance. See the job for full details.
Overview Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to lead forensic mental health services? If so join Aberbeeg Hospital as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to provide strategic leadership, expert clinical oversight and recovery-focused care for people within the criminal justice system. Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act, you will ensure the highest standards of psychiatric care across medium and low secure services. In this role, you will lead the clinical management of a defined caseload, overseeing psychiatric assessments, formulations, and treatment planning. You will provide specialist advice to courts, probation, prison services and MAPPA, and prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, hospital managers' hearings, and the Ministry of Justice. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams-including forensic social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists-you will ensure coordinated care and effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach. Beyond clinical leadership, you will play a key role in service development, shaping strategy, and contributing to pathway reconfiguration to meet evolving needs. You will actively participate in clinical governance, audits, and risk management processes, supporting quality improvement and compliance with CQC/HIW standards. Your responsibilities will also include teaching and supervision of trainee psychiatrists and junior medical staff, as well as leading research and quality-improvement projects to inform best practice. Responsibilities Have a role within senior management within the respective hospital of clinical work. Manage and performance manage doctors as necessary. Have responsibility for safe and adequate medical cover. Facilitate and support the Clinical Quality Assurance programme, ensuring consistency within the units. Take a lead role in developing Clinical Governance in conjunction with the Clinical Governance team. Ensure high quality, appropriate information and paperwork is received by stakeholders. Ensure professional policy and practice and their application is of a good standard across the service. Ensure professional compliance with the relevant professional bodies. Participate in channels of communication throughout the hospital through which clinicians contribute information. Participate in continued professional development as laid out by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Provide clinical assistance and support where required to the development of strategies for clinical audit or Quality Improvement and medical education within the hospitals/ region. Promoting awareness and understanding of quality improvement and sharing learning and successes from quality improvement work. Ensure positive relationships are maintained with all our stakeholders. Ensure the hospitals and medical team are represented at local, national and Elysium healthcare Professional Development forums. Ensure adequate and safe delivery of medical input across site. To be successful in this role, you will have: MBChB/MBBS (or equivalent); Full GMC registration; CCT or CESR in Psychiatry; MRCPsych; Approved Clinician (s.12 MHA) Higher research degree (MD/PhD) or MSc. 5 years' postgraduate psychiatric experience, including 2 years in forensic settings Prior Responsible Clinician role; experience in secure inpatient and community forensic services Strong risk assessment, formulation and management skills; knowledge of MHA/MCA; report-writing for tribunals and courts Interest in Clinical Neuropsychiatry with clinical and academic experience. Proven ability to lead MDTs; service planning; participation in audit and governance processes Prior management role at consultant level in a forensic service Experience teaching trainees and healthcare professionals; involvement in audit and QI projects Peer-reviewed publications; experience securing research funding Excellent communication and negotiation skills; commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion; resilience and adaptability. What You'll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Competitive annual salary £5000 car allowance 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Free Meals and onsite parking About your next employer Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Overview Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to lead forensic mental health services? If so join Aberbeeg Hospital as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to provide strategic leadership, expert clinical oversight and recovery-focused care for people within the criminal justice system. Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act, you will ensure the highest standards of psychiatric care across medium and low secure services. In this role, you will lead the clinical management of a defined caseload, overseeing psychiatric assessments, formulations, and treatment planning. You will provide specialist advice to courts, probation, prison services and MAPPA, and prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, hospital managers' hearings, and the Ministry of Justice. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams-including forensic social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists-you will ensure coordinated care and effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach. Beyond clinical leadership, you will play a key role in service development, shaping strategy, and contributing to pathway reconfiguration to meet evolving needs. You will actively participate in clinical governance, audits, and risk management processes, supporting quality improvement and compliance with CQC/HIW standards. Your responsibilities will also include teaching and supervision of trainee psychiatrists and junior medical staff, as well as leading research and quality-improvement projects to inform best practice. Responsibilities Have a role within senior management within the respective hospital of clinical work. Manage and performance manage doctors as necessary. Have responsibility for safe and adequate medical cover. Facilitate and support the Clinical Quality Assurance programme, ensuring consistency within the units. Take a lead role in developing Clinical Governance in conjunction with the Clinical Governance team. Ensure high quality, appropriate information and paperwork is received by stakeholders. Ensure professional policy and practice and their application is of a good standard across the service. Ensure professional compliance with the relevant professional bodies. Participate in channels of communication throughout the hospital through which clinicians contribute information. Participate in continued professional development as laid out by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Provide clinical assistance and support where required to the development of strategies for clinical audit or Quality Improvement and medical education within the hospitals/ region. Promoting awareness and understanding of quality improvement and sharing learning and successes from quality improvement work. Ensure positive relationships are maintained with all our stakeholders. Ensure the hospitals and medical team are represented at local, national and Elysium healthcare Professional Development forums. Ensure adequate and safe delivery of medical input across site. To be successful in this role, you will have: MBChB/MBBS (or equivalent); Full GMC registration; CCT or CESR in Psychiatry; MRCPsych; Approved Clinician (s.12 MHA) Higher research degree (MD/PhD) or MSc. 5 years' postgraduate psychiatric experience, including 2 years in forensic settings Prior Responsible Clinician role; experience in secure inpatient and community forensic services Strong risk assessment, formulation and management skills; knowledge of MHA/MCA; report-writing for tribunals and courts Interest in Clinical Neuropsychiatry with clinical and academic experience. Proven ability to lead MDTs; service planning; participation in audit and governance processes Prior management role at consultant level in a forensic service Experience teaching trainees and healthcare professionals; involvement in audit and QI projects Peer-reviewed publications; experience securing research funding Excellent communication and negotiation skills; commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion; resilience and adaptability. What You'll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Competitive annual salary £5000 car allowance 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Free Meals and onsite parking About your next employer Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Head of Operations - People Matters - MAT leave cover April 26 - June 27 People Matters (Leeds) CIC Location: Hybrid - based at our Leeds office with the flexibility to work from home. There is an expectation to work in the office at least once per week. Introduction People Matters is a medium-sized charitable incorporated organisation with a wide membership model. Its members are people with disabilities, predominantly those with learning disabilities or autistic people who use its services. The staff team includes around 50 people, supported by volunteers. Services include social care, learning and social opportunities, and employment support. We are a values-led charity with a hands-on culture, limited bureaucracy, and a deep commitment to inclusion and empowerment. Purpose The Head of Operations will lead the operational delivery of People Matters' services, ensuring high quality support, strong safeguarding practice, and sustainable organisational growth. You will balance strategy with hands-on leadership - sometimes switching between the two within the same hour. This role is central to shaping the organisation's future, strengthening internal systems, and ensuring that our members receive the best possible experience. Key Responsibilities Area Responsibilities Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations across all services, ensuring they run efficiently, safely, and in line with organisational values. Lead service planning, delivery, and evaluation to maintain high standards and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection. Strategic Development: Work closely with the CEO and Board to develop and implement organisational strategy. Identify opportunities for service expansion, partnership development, and innovation. Contribute to long-term financial planning and sustainability. People Management: Lead, support, and develop the managers and coordinators. Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, training, wellbeing and performance management. Quality and compliance: Ensure services meet or exceed quality standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory frameworks. Lead on safeguarding practice, risk management, and incident reporting. Implement systems for monitoring outcomes, impact, and service effectiveness. Systems and IT: Oversee the organisation's digital infrastructure, ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and fit for purpose. Ensure compliance with data protection legislation and best practice in information governance. Identify opportunities to modernise systems, automate routine processes, and improve reporting and analytics. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with members, families, commissioners, partners, and community organisations. Represent People Matters at external meetings, networks, and events. Promote the organisation's mission and values across West Yorkshire. Finance and Resources: Manage operational budgets and ensure cost effective service delivery. Support income generation through tenders, bids, and partnership opportunities. Oversee effective use of organisational resources, systems, and technology. Person Specification Proven senior leadership experience in social care, community services, education, or a related field. Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive improvement. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. Commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and person-centred practice. Demonstrated ability to complete reports for stakeholders and update organisational policies and processes. Relevant Level 4 qualification (minimum) in education or social care. Commitment to continuous professional development. Humility, warmth, and collaborative leadership. Respect for lived experience. Emotional intelligence and resilience. Commitment to co-production and rights-based practice. Experience working with people with learning disabilities, autism, or additional needs. Experience overseeing a CQC regulated service. Knowledge of commissioning, contract management, and the voluntary/community sector. Experience in strategic planning and organisational development. Understanding of digital transformation and modern operational systems. The Realities of This Role This role is hands-on; you will be close to operational issues. You will juggle strategy and delivery. The environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and people-centred. Resources are finite; creativity and pragmatism are essential. You will lead through complexity and ambiguity. This role is NOT for you if You want a purely strategic post with minimal operational involvement. You prefer predictable routines. You feel uncomfortable leading safeguarding practice. You struggle with fast decision-making. This role IS for you if You thrive in a values-driven environment. You enjoy balancing strategy with hands on leadership. You are motivated by inclusion and empowerment. You want to influence culture and systems. What We Offer As a values driven charity with a strong sense of purpose, respected throughout Leeds, we offer a supportive and positive working environment where your leadership can make a genuine difference. In this role, you can expect: Meaningful Work: The opportunity to contribute to an organisation that makes a real impact in the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, and hidden disabilities in West Yorkshire. Positive, Supportive Culture: A workplace built on trust, collaboration, and kindness, where colleagues champion one another and work towards shared goals. A Voice That Matters: We actively encourage feedback and ideas at all levels. Your insight and experience will help shape the future of the organisation. Hybrid & Flexible Working: The autonomy to manage your time effectively with a blend of home-working and office presence. While there is an expectation to work from our Leeds office at least once per week, we support flexible arrangements around personal commitments such as childcare or other needs. Trust and Autonomy: A high degree of independence in how you plan and deliver your work, recognising you as a senior leader. Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to our health benefits scheme and Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential emotional, financial, and wellbeing support. Exclusive Discounts: A range of discounts available to charity and social care workers. A Place to Grow: Opportunities to develop professionally while shaping an organisation that values continuous improvement. People Matters is a member led organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and other support needs to live more independent, connected, and fulfilling lives. We are seeking an experienced and values driven Head of Operations to provide maternity cover and ensure the smooth running of our services, teams, and organisational systems. About the Role The Head of Operations plays a central role in ensuring our services run safely, efficiently, and in line with our mission. You will oversee day to day operations, lead and support staff teams, manage compliance and quality standards, and contribute to strategic planning during a key period of organisational delivery and development. Key Responsibilities Lead and support operational teams to deliver high quality, person centred services Oversee staffing, recruitment, supervision, and workforce planning Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements Manage budgets, resources, and operational systems Monitor performance, outcomes, and service quality Work closely with senior leadership to support organisational development Build strong relationships with members, families, partners, and commissioners About You Experienced in operational leadership within social care, community services, or the voluntary sector Skilled in managing teams, systems, and compliance Committed to person centred practice and co production A confident communicator who builds positive relationships Comfortable working in a dynamic, values driven environment
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Operations - People Matters - MAT leave cover April 26 - June 27 People Matters (Leeds) CIC Location: Hybrid - based at our Leeds office with the flexibility to work from home. There is an expectation to work in the office at least once per week. Introduction People Matters is a medium-sized charitable incorporated organisation with a wide membership model. Its members are people with disabilities, predominantly those with learning disabilities or autistic people who use its services. The staff team includes around 50 people, supported by volunteers. Services include social care, learning and social opportunities, and employment support. We are a values-led charity with a hands-on culture, limited bureaucracy, and a deep commitment to inclusion and empowerment. Purpose The Head of Operations will lead the operational delivery of People Matters' services, ensuring high quality support, strong safeguarding practice, and sustainable organisational growth. You will balance strategy with hands-on leadership - sometimes switching between the two within the same hour. This role is central to shaping the organisation's future, strengthening internal systems, and ensuring that our members receive the best possible experience. Key Responsibilities Area Responsibilities Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations across all services, ensuring they run efficiently, safely, and in line with organisational values. Lead service planning, delivery, and evaluation to maintain high standards and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection. Strategic Development: Work closely with the CEO and Board to develop and implement organisational strategy. Identify opportunities for service expansion, partnership development, and innovation. Contribute to long-term financial planning and sustainability. People Management: Lead, support, and develop the managers and coordinators. Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, training, wellbeing and performance management. Quality and compliance: Ensure services meet or exceed quality standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory frameworks. Lead on safeguarding practice, risk management, and incident reporting. Implement systems for monitoring outcomes, impact, and service effectiveness. Systems and IT: Oversee the organisation's digital infrastructure, ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and fit for purpose. Ensure compliance with data protection legislation and best practice in information governance. Identify opportunities to modernise systems, automate routine processes, and improve reporting and analytics. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with members, families, commissioners, partners, and community organisations. Represent People Matters at external meetings, networks, and events. Promote the organisation's mission and values across West Yorkshire. Finance and Resources: Manage operational budgets and ensure cost effective service delivery. Support income generation through tenders, bids, and partnership opportunities. Oversee effective use of organisational resources, systems, and technology. Person Specification Proven senior leadership experience in social care, community services, education, or a related field. Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive improvement. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. Commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and person-centred practice. Demonstrated ability to complete reports for stakeholders and update organisational policies and processes. Relevant Level 4 qualification (minimum) in education or social care. Commitment to continuous professional development. Humility, warmth, and collaborative leadership. Respect for lived experience. Emotional intelligence and resilience. Commitment to co-production and rights-based practice. Experience working with people with learning disabilities, autism, or additional needs. Experience overseeing a CQC regulated service. Knowledge of commissioning, contract management, and the voluntary/community sector. Experience in strategic planning and organisational development. Understanding of digital transformation and modern operational systems. The Realities of This Role This role is hands-on; you will be close to operational issues. You will juggle strategy and delivery. The environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and people-centred. Resources are finite; creativity and pragmatism are essential. You will lead through complexity and ambiguity. This role is NOT for you if You want a purely strategic post with minimal operational involvement. You prefer predictable routines. You feel uncomfortable leading safeguarding practice. You struggle with fast decision-making. This role IS for you if You thrive in a values-driven environment. You enjoy balancing strategy with hands on leadership. You are motivated by inclusion and empowerment. You want to influence culture and systems. What We Offer As a values driven charity with a strong sense of purpose, respected throughout Leeds, we offer a supportive and positive working environment where your leadership can make a genuine difference. In this role, you can expect: Meaningful Work: The opportunity to contribute to an organisation that makes a real impact in the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, and hidden disabilities in West Yorkshire. Positive, Supportive Culture: A workplace built on trust, collaboration, and kindness, where colleagues champion one another and work towards shared goals. A Voice That Matters: We actively encourage feedback and ideas at all levels. Your insight and experience will help shape the future of the organisation. Hybrid & Flexible Working: The autonomy to manage your time effectively with a blend of home-working and office presence. While there is an expectation to work from our Leeds office at least once per week, we support flexible arrangements around personal commitments such as childcare or other needs. Trust and Autonomy: A high degree of independence in how you plan and deliver your work, recognising you as a senior leader. Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to our health benefits scheme and Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential emotional, financial, and wellbeing support. Exclusive Discounts: A range of discounts available to charity and social care workers. A Place to Grow: Opportunities to develop professionally while shaping an organisation that values continuous improvement. People Matters is a member led organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and other support needs to live more independent, connected, and fulfilling lives. We are seeking an experienced and values driven Head of Operations to provide maternity cover and ensure the smooth running of our services, teams, and organisational systems. About the Role The Head of Operations plays a central role in ensuring our services run safely, efficiently, and in line with our mission. You will oversee day to day operations, lead and support staff teams, manage compliance and quality standards, and contribute to strategic planning during a key period of organisational delivery and development. Key Responsibilities Lead and support operational teams to deliver high quality, person centred services Oversee staffing, recruitment, supervision, and workforce planning Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements Manage budgets, resources, and operational systems Monitor performance, outcomes, and service quality Work closely with senior leadership to support organisational development Build strong relationships with members, families, partners, and commissioners About You Experienced in operational leadership within social care, community services, or the voluntary sector Skilled in managing teams, systems, and compliance Committed to person centred practice and co production A confident communicator who builds positive relationships Comfortable working in a dynamic, values driven environment
Overview PMO Manager - Location: Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire. Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance. Leidos is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead and oversee all Programme Management Office (PMO) activities within a major, complex programme. This role is critical to ensuring robust governance, effective delivery management, and alignment across multiple technical and non-technical workstreams. You will manage a team of Project Managers, ensuring work packages are clearly defined, appropriately governed, and delivered to meet contractual, technical, and programme commitments. The successful candidate will bring significant experience operating within a Systems Integrator (SI) environment, alongside strong commercial awareness and a track record of managing PMO functions within a contractually governed customer-supplier relationship. What will I be doing? Lead the PMO function for the programme, ensuring all core disciplines - governance, schedule management, risk and issue management, change control, data quality, and deliverables tracking - are effectively operated and continuously improved. Oversee a team of Project Managers, ensuring work packages are clearly defined, well-governed, and delivered in line with contractual, technical and programme commitments. Maintain high-quality programme reporting, dashboards, and insights, ensuring transparency for senior stakeholders and alignment with customer governance requirements. Ensure PMO processes support and comply with the programme's commercial and contractual framework, including milestone tracking, baseline management, and integration with the customer processes. Build strong relationships across internal teams, external partners, and customer stakeholders to ensure alignment, issue resolutions, and effective cross-programme communication. What does Leidos need from me? Significant experience in PMO Leadership within Systems Integration Programmes. Strong understanding of PMO functions, governance frameworks and SI delivery environments. Experience operating within a commercial and contractual framework, including supporting contract deliverables, change processes and milestone compliance. Proven ability to lead and develop teams of Project Managers. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging senior leadership and customer representatives. Proficient in PMO tools and methodologies. What we do for you At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits Flexi Working Commitment to Diversity We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. What Makes Us Different Purpose: You can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: Having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We invest in technical academies, career rotations and career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Pay Range £73,700.00-£97,000.00 About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information, please contact . Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Overview PMO Manager - Location: Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire. Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance. Leidos is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead and oversee all Programme Management Office (PMO) activities within a major, complex programme. This role is critical to ensuring robust governance, effective delivery management, and alignment across multiple technical and non-technical workstreams. You will manage a team of Project Managers, ensuring work packages are clearly defined, appropriately governed, and delivered to meet contractual, technical, and programme commitments. The successful candidate will bring significant experience operating within a Systems Integrator (SI) environment, alongside strong commercial awareness and a track record of managing PMO functions within a contractually governed customer-supplier relationship. What will I be doing? Lead the PMO function for the programme, ensuring all core disciplines - governance, schedule management, risk and issue management, change control, data quality, and deliverables tracking - are effectively operated and continuously improved. Oversee a team of Project Managers, ensuring work packages are clearly defined, well-governed, and delivered in line with contractual, technical and programme commitments. Maintain high-quality programme reporting, dashboards, and insights, ensuring transparency for senior stakeholders and alignment with customer governance requirements. Ensure PMO processes support and comply with the programme's commercial and contractual framework, including milestone tracking, baseline management, and integration with the customer processes. Build strong relationships across internal teams, external partners, and customer stakeholders to ensure alignment, issue resolutions, and effective cross-programme communication. What does Leidos need from me? Significant experience in PMO Leadership within Systems Integration Programmes. Strong understanding of PMO functions, governance frameworks and SI delivery environments. Experience operating within a commercial and contractual framework, including supporting contract deliverables, change processes and milestone compliance. Proven ability to lead and develop teams of Project Managers. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging senior leadership and customer representatives. Proficient in PMO tools and methodologies. What we do for you At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits Flexi Working Commitment to Diversity We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. What Makes Us Different Purpose: You can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: Having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We invest in technical academies, career rotations and career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Pay Range £73,700.00-£97,000.00 About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information, please contact . Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Job Description Strictly Private and Confidential Overview Job Title: Quality Group Leader Location: Poole Reports to: Factory Technical Manager Purpose: To manage a small team of Quality Control Technicians. To support the business compliance with the group, customers and BRC standards and drive continuous improvement. To maintain the company's due diligence defence. Key Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities Conduct food safety risk assessments. Validations Management. Design CCP, vegan cleaning, allergen cleaning and prerequisites validations following Group and customers' standards. Create the schedule for validations and verifications. Perform validations and verifications. Coach / upskill and supervise members of Technical Team in performing validations and verifications. Review cleaning instruction cards to reflect the correct working method to ensure effective cleaning to the correct standard. Support HACCP Team as required. Sample collection as required. Preparation of governance packs/reports supported with relevant information. Conduct internal audits; quality system, fabrication, CCPs, traceability, mass balance, and GMP audits according to the company schedule. Conduct trend analysis for non-conformances and work with other departments to ensure corrective and preventative actions are in place addressing the root cause. Liaise with responsible parties for closure of non-conformances in a timely manner. Ensure CCPs QC are properly trained with up-to-date CCP procedures, and CCPs production documentation are completed to standard. Update and maintain auditing templates and procedures; provide coaching to internal auditors. Provide support to the Factory Technical Manager to ensure site is audit-ready every day. Liaise with Pest Control contractor to assure compliance. Manage field biologist reports, liaise with relevant staff to assure non-conformances closure in a timely manner, and site audit readiness related to pest control. Manage Red tractor, RSPO audits and provide training for site. Manage Quality Control Technicians teams responsible for Goods in checks, customer complaints and export documentation, as delegated by Factory Technical Manager. Provide training and on-the-job coaching. Provide adequate cover for site. Manage all HR-related tasks for the team (development plan, holidays approval, return to work form, reviews, probations, grievances etc.) with the support of HR Department, as necessary. Create RM internal specifications, update supplier approved list, codes list, WIP & traceability shelf-life list and other documentation used for Intake checks. Manage RM sampling and logging on lab portal for tests. Management of customer complaints investigations. Management of exports documentations based on traceability. Concessions management. Risk assessment and granting / rejecting concessions needed by factory. Trending concessions and liaising with relevant departments to lower the number of concessions. Perform Gap Analysis. Check artwork for new batches of packaging based on approved artwork to positive release them. Sign sample of approved packaging from first batch to be added to packaging library for further reference. Manage inline packaging verification system (Autocoding). Subject Matter Expert for CCPs. Troubleshooting of metal detectors, X-Rays, Autocoding and checkweighers. Drive factory standards to be audit ready all the time. Conceive different KPI reports / other reports required by the site, group, and/or customers, as delegated by Factory Technical Manager. Complete traceability investigations as required. Support the System Team with new procedure reviews and updates as delegated by Factory Technical Manager. Ad hoc projects/duties in line with business needs as agreed with Factory Technical Manager. Deputizing the Factory Technical in the event of holiday and absence, if required. Step down to assure quality control technician cover when needed. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience Minimum 5 years experience in food industry Experience with working with Quality Management System Applied knowledge of quality assurance principles and GMP Validations design and implementation Traceability Internal audit Gap analysis Experience of managing a small team is advantageous Key Skills Good administrative skills Ability to consistently meet deadlines Good analytical skills Good people management skills Proficient in the use of MS Office tools Problem solving Clear written and verbal communication with a flexible approach for appropriate bottom-up and top-down communication channels. Good time management Positive "can do" attitude Ability to identify and act on opportunities for improvements Be able to engage with site colleagues at all levels to share knowledge and act as site expert To act with integrity Knowledge Familiarity with the Food Information Regulations and retail customer portals Food degree or relevant field qualification HACCP level 2 Food safety level 3 As part of our compliance and external audit requirements, employees are required to review and sign their job description. This helps demonstrate that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and effectively communicated across the business. Assent and Acknowledgement NAME: SIGNATURE: DATE:
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Job Description Strictly Private and Confidential Overview Job Title: Quality Group Leader Location: Poole Reports to: Factory Technical Manager Purpose: To manage a small team of Quality Control Technicians. To support the business compliance with the group, customers and BRC standards and drive continuous improvement. To maintain the company's due diligence defence. Key Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities Conduct food safety risk assessments. Validations Management. Design CCP, vegan cleaning, allergen cleaning and prerequisites validations following Group and customers' standards. Create the schedule for validations and verifications. Perform validations and verifications. Coach / upskill and supervise members of Technical Team in performing validations and verifications. Review cleaning instruction cards to reflect the correct working method to ensure effective cleaning to the correct standard. Support HACCP Team as required. Sample collection as required. Preparation of governance packs/reports supported with relevant information. Conduct internal audits; quality system, fabrication, CCPs, traceability, mass balance, and GMP audits according to the company schedule. Conduct trend analysis for non-conformances and work with other departments to ensure corrective and preventative actions are in place addressing the root cause. Liaise with responsible parties for closure of non-conformances in a timely manner. Ensure CCPs QC are properly trained with up-to-date CCP procedures, and CCPs production documentation are completed to standard. Update and maintain auditing templates and procedures; provide coaching to internal auditors. Provide support to the Factory Technical Manager to ensure site is audit-ready every day. Liaise with Pest Control contractor to assure compliance. Manage field biologist reports, liaise with relevant staff to assure non-conformances closure in a timely manner, and site audit readiness related to pest control. Manage Red tractor, RSPO audits and provide training for site. Manage Quality Control Technicians teams responsible for Goods in checks, customer complaints and export documentation, as delegated by Factory Technical Manager. Provide training and on-the-job coaching. Provide adequate cover for site. Manage all HR-related tasks for the team (development plan, holidays approval, return to work form, reviews, probations, grievances etc.) with the support of HR Department, as necessary. Create RM internal specifications, update supplier approved list, codes list, WIP & traceability shelf-life list and other documentation used for Intake checks. Manage RM sampling and logging on lab portal for tests. Management of customer complaints investigations. Management of exports documentations based on traceability. Concessions management. Risk assessment and granting / rejecting concessions needed by factory. Trending concessions and liaising with relevant departments to lower the number of concessions. Perform Gap Analysis. Check artwork for new batches of packaging based on approved artwork to positive release them. Sign sample of approved packaging from first batch to be added to packaging library for further reference. Manage inline packaging verification system (Autocoding). Subject Matter Expert for CCPs. Troubleshooting of metal detectors, X-Rays, Autocoding and checkweighers. Drive factory standards to be audit ready all the time. Conceive different KPI reports / other reports required by the site, group, and/or customers, as delegated by Factory Technical Manager. Complete traceability investigations as required. Support the System Team with new procedure reviews and updates as delegated by Factory Technical Manager. Ad hoc projects/duties in line with business needs as agreed with Factory Technical Manager. Deputizing the Factory Technical in the event of holiday and absence, if required. Step down to assure quality control technician cover when needed. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience Minimum 5 years experience in food industry Experience with working with Quality Management System Applied knowledge of quality assurance principles and GMP Validations design and implementation Traceability Internal audit Gap analysis Experience of managing a small team is advantageous Key Skills Good administrative skills Ability to consistently meet deadlines Good analytical skills Good people management skills Proficient in the use of MS Office tools Problem solving Clear written and verbal communication with a flexible approach for appropriate bottom-up and top-down communication channels. Good time management Positive "can do" attitude Ability to identify and act on opportunities for improvements Be able to engage with site colleagues at all levels to share knowledge and act as site expert To act with integrity Knowledge Familiarity with the Food Information Regulations and retail customer portals Food degree or relevant field qualification HACCP level 2 Food safety level 3 As part of our compliance and external audit requirements, employees are required to review and sign their job description. This helps demonstrate that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and effectively communicated across the business. Assent and Acknowledgement NAME: SIGNATURE: DATE:
Overview The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for shaping, leading, and executing the operational strategy of the Walker Crips Group. This includes architecting the future operating model following the strategic migration to Pershing Securities Ltd (PSL), embedding robust oversight of outsourced arrangements, and transforming residual manual processes into a scalable, technology-enabled environment. The COO will ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a consistently high-quality client experience across all touchpoints. The role requires a leader who respects the firm's 100-year heritage while having the courage and capability to dismantle inefficient legacy processes, rationalise complexity, and drive automation. The mandate is clear: rationalise, de-risk, and automate. Responsibilities Oversight & Governance Act as primary relationship owner for all key vendors, including PSL. Monitor and challenge Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across custody, nominee, and settlement services. Ensure compliance with FCA outsourcing requirements (SYSC 8), maintaining strong oversight of the "retained" organisation. Streamline committee structures to improve decision-making and operational governance. Embed client journey metrics, service standards, and Consumer Duty outcomes into governance forums. Provide regular reporting to the CEO and Board on operational performance, risk, and transformation progress. Operations Oversee daily business and administrative operations, ensuring optimal efficiency and control. Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks impacting turnaround times and client satisfaction. Lead the management of residual assets not migrated to PSL (e.g., CTFs, non-transferable holdings). Direct HMRC, tax, and regulatory reporting functions, ensuring accuracy despite manual constraints. Develop long-term strategies for residual assets, including potential sale, specialist migration, or automation. Establish policies that promote company culture, operational discipline, and regulatory compliance. Onboarding (First Line of Defence) Take ultimate accountability for AML, KYC, and Client Suitability checks. Implement a rigorous Quality Assurance (QA) framework to ensure front-office submissions meet regulatory standards. Transform the onboarding journey from manual and paper-heavy to digital-first, reducing friction and improving client experience. Ensure onboarding processes support scalability and growth ambitions. Investment Operations Lead the Investment Administration and data integrity teams supporting Investment Managers. Oversee client-facing support teams, ensuring high-touch service supported by modern CRM tools. Rationalise data entry functions, shifting from manual repetition to exception-based monitoring. Ensure operational processes support accurate, timely, and compliant investment operations. Strategic Transformation & Change Leadership Conduct a "First 90 Days" operational audit to identify misaligned roles, inefficient workflows, and opportunities for redesign. Lead the design and implementation of the future Target Operating Model (TOM). Review technology providers and end-to-end solutions to de-risk, increase efficiency, reduce cost, and industrialise processes. Leverage automation tools (RPA, AI, workflow engines such as AWOL) to eliminate manual hand-offs and reduce key-person dependencies. Drive cultural change, inspiring teams to embrace modernisation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Participate in strategic initiatives including investments, acquisitions, and corporate alliances. Regulatory Status This role is designated as a Senior Management Function (SMF24 - Chief Operations Function) under the UK Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) and is therefore a regulated role subject to FCA approval and ongoing regulatory obligations. The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience operating in a regulated senior management capacity within an FCA-authorised firm and be capable of meeting the FCA's Fit and Proper requirements, including integrity, competence, financial soundness and will be accountable under the Senior Managers Conduct Rules. Person specification Experience 10+ years' senior leadership experience in Wealth Management or Financial Services Operations. Proven experience operating in a Senior or regulated role within an FCA-authorised firm, with demonstrable accountability under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) and familiarity in Statements of Responsibilities, Responsibilities Maps, and regulatory interactions with the FCA. Strong understanding of personal accountability under the Senior Managers Regime, including Conduct Rules, regulatory references, and fitness and propriety requirements. Experience working with Pershing ecosystems (desirable). Proven track record in operational transformation, automation, and organisational redesign. Demonstrable experience managing outsourced relationships and vendor governance. Deep understanding of CASS, Consumer Duty, AML/KYC, Suitability, and broader FCA regulatory frameworks. Strong working knowledge of operational metrics, data analysis, and performance measurement. Familiarity with HR, Finance, IT, and other core business functions. Strong understanding of business infrastructure, CRM systems, and workflow automation technologies. Leadership & Behavioural Competencies Outstanding organisational and leadership abilities. Proven ability to "lift and shift" functions to optimise organisational design. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public-speaking skills. Strong decision-making capability and problem-solving aptitude. Ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire teams to deliver high performance. Courage to challenge legacy thinking while respecting the firm's heritage. Qualifications BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field. IOD level 4 (minimum) or higher. MSc/MBA desirable. Relevant regulatory or professional certifications advantageous.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Overview The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for shaping, leading, and executing the operational strategy of the Walker Crips Group. This includes architecting the future operating model following the strategic migration to Pershing Securities Ltd (PSL), embedding robust oversight of outsourced arrangements, and transforming residual manual processes into a scalable, technology-enabled environment. The COO will ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a consistently high-quality client experience across all touchpoints. The role requires a leader who respects the firm's 100-year heritage while having the courage and capability to dismantle inefficient legacy processes, rationalise complexity, and drive automation. The mandate is clear: rationalise, de-risk, and automate. Responsibilities Oversight & Governance Act as primary relationship owner for all key vendors, including PSL. Monitor and challenge Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across custody, nominee, and settlement services. Ensure compliance with FCA outsourcing requirements (SYSC 8), maintaining strong oversight of the "retained" organisation. Streamline committee structures to improve decision-making and operational governance. Embed client journey metrics, service standards, and Consumer Duty outcomes into governance forums. Provide regular reporting to the CEO and Board on operational performance, risk, and transformation progress. Operations Oversee daily business and administrative operations, ensuring optimal efficiency and control. Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks impacting turnaround times and client satisfaction. Lead the management of residual assets not migrated to PSL (e.g., CTFs, non-transferable holdings). Direct HMRC, tax, and regulatory reporting functions, ensuring accuracy despite manual constraints. Develop long-term strategies for residual assets, including potential sale, specialist migration, or automation. Establish policies that promote company culture, operational discipline, and regulatory compliance. Onboarding (First Line of Defence) Take ultimate accountability for AML, KYC, and Client Suitability checks. Implement a rigorous Quality Assurance (QA) framework to ensure front-office submissions meet regulatory standards. Transform the onboarding journey from manual and paper-heavy to digital-first, reducing friction and improving client experience. Ensure onboarding processes support scalability and growth ambitions. Investment Operations Lead the Investment Administration and data integrity teams supporting Investment Managers. Oversee client-facing support teams, ensuring high-touch service supported by modern CRM tools. Rationalise data entry functions, shifting from manual repetition to exception-based monitoring. Ensure operational processes support accurate, timely, and compliant investment operations. Strategic Transformation & Change Leadership Conduct a "First 90 Days" operational audit to identify misaligned roles, inefficient workflows, and opportunities for redesign. Lead the design and implementation of the future Target Operating Model (TOM). Review technology providers and end-to-end solutions to de-risk, increase efficiency, reduce cost, and industrialise processes. Leverage automation tools (RPA, AI, workflow engines such as AWOL) to eliminate manual hand-offs and reduce key-person dependencies. Drive cultural change, inspiring teams to embrace modernisation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Participate in strategic initiatives including investments, acquisitions, and corporate alliances. Regulatory Status This role is designated as a Senior Management Function (SMF24 - Chief Operations Function) under the UK Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) and is therefore a regulated role subject to FCA approval and ongoing regulatory obligations. The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience operating in a regulated senior management capacity within an FCA-authorised firm and be capable of meeting the FCA's Fit and Proper requirements, including integrity, competence, financial soundness and will be accountable under the Senior Managers Conduct Rules. Person specification Experience 10+ years' senior leadership experience in Wealth Management or Financial Services Operations. Proven experience operating in a Senior or regulated role within an FCA-authorised firm, with demonstrable accountability under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) and familiarity in Statements of Responsibilities, Responsibilities Maps, and regulatory interactions with the FCA. Strong understanding of personal accountability under the Senior Managers Regime, including Conduct Rules, regulatory references, and fitness and propriety requirements. Experience working with Pershing ecosystems (desirable). Proven track record in operational transformation, automation, and organisational redesign. Demonstrable experience managing outsourced relationships and vendor governance. Deep understanding of CASS, Consumer Duty, AML/KYC, Suitability, and broader FCA regulatory frameworks. Strong working knowledge of operational metrics, data analysis, and performance measurement. Familiarity with HR, Finance, IT, and other core business functions. Strong understanding of business infrastructure, CRM systems, and workflow automation technologies. Leadership & Behavioural Competencies Outstanding organisational and leadership abilities. Proven ability to "lift and shift" functions to optimise organisational design. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public-speaking skills. Strong decision-making capability and problem-solving aptitude. Ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire teams to deliver high performance. Courage to challenge legacy thinking while respecting the firm's heritage. Qualifications BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field. IOD level 4 (minimum) or higher. MSc/MBA desirable. Relevant regulatory or professional certifications advantageous.
Package Submission Manager - Infrastructure (£2bn Power Sector) Location: Birmingham Employer: Laing O'Rourke - Great Grid Partnership We are excited to invite a Package Submission Manager to join us on one of the UK's most transformative national infrastructure programmes: the Great Grid Upgrade. If you have experience in tendering, engineering, commercial management, bid leadership, or delivering complex infrastructure projects - and you enjoy bringing talented people together to produce excellent work - this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the UK's power network. What will you be doing? You'll lead the development of Package Allowance Proposal submissions for work packages totalling £2bn, delivered by Laing O'Rourke through the Great Grid Partnership. This is a role where collaboration, organisation, and clear communication matter just as much as technical expertise. You'll guide internal teams, ensure governance is followed, and help produce confident, high quality submissions that reflect our engineering excellence. In this role, you will: Bring together multi disciplinary bid teams - including engineering, delivery, procurement, estimating and planning - ensuring everyone is aligned and supported. Oversee the creation of proposal submissions and coordinate key inputs such as cost models, benchmarking insights, risk assessments and summary reports. Work closely with commercial teams to explore pricing strategies, value creation opportunities and risk allocation. Support consistent compliance with corporate governance to ensure our submissions are robust and clear. Help refine our approach by reviewing submissions afterwards and sharing lessons learned. Who will you work with? The Project Director, Commercial Director and Pre Construction Leader Multi disciplinary technical and delivery teams, including engineering, planning, estimating, procurement and digital specialists You'll be surrounded by industry professionals who value teamwork, open communication and shared problem solving. Why this role? You'll play a meaningful part in a nationally critical programme that will shape how millions of people access cleaner, more reliable power. You will join at a foundational stage, influencing approaches and processes that will support the programme for years to come. This is an environment where your ideas, your voice and your leadership style will make a visible impact. About You We know that people succeed in different ways, and we value diverse backgrounds - including civil engineering, electrical or mechanical engineering, bid management, commercial management, and project leadership. You might have a degree in engineering, construction, business management or a related field, but we're equally interested in your experience, your problem solving ability and your willingness to learn. We're looking for someone who: Enjoys organising and coordinating people and information in a calm, structured way. Has an eye for detail and a desire to produce work that feels accurate, well reasoned and professionally presented. Is comfortable managing several deadlines while maintaining a supportive, collaborative atmosphere. Communicates clearly, builds strong relationships and helps teams feel confident and engagedli> Has experience in tendering, engineering, commercial review, bid preparation or a similar environment. Is curious, proactive and ready to grow with a major programme. Don't meet every requirement? We encourage applications from individuals who may not tick every box but feel they can bring transferable skills, motivation and a fresh perspective to a delivery led, engineering centric environment. If you're excited about this role and believe you could thrive here, we'd love to hear from you. About Us Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state of the art infrastructure and building projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email .
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Package Submission Manager - Infrastructure (£2bn Power Sector) Location: Birmingham Employer: Laing O'Rourke - Great Grid Partnership We are excited to invite a Package Submission Manager to join us on one of the UK's most transformative national infrastructure programmes: the Great Grid Upgrade. If you have experience in tendering, engineering, commercial management, bid leadership, or delivering complex infrastructure projects - and you enjoy bringing talented people together to produce excellent work - this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the UK's power network. What will you be doing? You'll lead the development of Package Allowance Proposal submissions for work packages totalling £2bn, delivered by Laing O'Rourke through the Great Grid Partnership. This is a role where collaboration, organisation, and clear communication matter just as much as technical expertise. You'll guide internal teams, ensure governance is followed, and help produce confident, high quality submissions that reflect our engineering excellence. In this role, you will: Bring together multi disciplinary bid teams - including engineering, delivery, procurement, estimating and planning - ensuring everyone is aligned and supported. Oversee the creation of proposal submissions and coordinate key inputs such as cost models, benchmarking insights, risk assessments and summary reports. Work closely with commercial teams to explore pricing strategies, value creation opportunities and risk allocation. Support consistent compliance with corporate governance to ensure our submissions are robust and clear. Help refine our approach by reviewing submissions afterwards and sharing lessons learned. Who will you work with? The Project Director, Commercial Director and Pre Construction Leader Multi disciplinary technical and delivery teams, including engineering, planning, estimating, procurement and digital specialists You'll be surrounded by industry professionals who value teamwork, open communication and shared problem solving. Why this role? You'll play a meaningful part in a nationally critical programme that will shape how millions of people access cleaner, more reliable power. You will join at a foundational stage, influencing approaches and processes that will support the programme for years to come. This is an environment where your ideas, your voice and your leadership style will make a visible impact. About You We know that people succeed in different ways, and we value diverse backgrounds - including civil engineering, electrical or mechanical engineering, bid management, commercial management, and project leadership. You might have a degree in engineering, construction, business management or a related field, but we're equally interested in your experience, your problem solving ability and your willingness to learn. We're looking for someone who: Enjoys organising and coordinating people and information in a calm, structured way. Has an eye for detail and a desire to produce work that feels accurate, well reasoned and professionally presented. Is comfortable managing several deadlines while maintaining a supportive, collaborative atmosphere. Communicates clearly, builds strong relationships and helps teams feel confident and engagedli> Has experience in tendering, engineering, commercial review, bid preparation or a similar environment. Is curious, proactive and ready to grow with a major programme. Don't meet every requirement? We encourage applications from individuals who may not tick every box but feel they can bring transferable skills, motivation and a fresh perspective to a delivery led, engineering centric environment. If you're excited about this role and believe you could thrive here, we'd love to hear from you. About Us Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state of the art infrastructure and building projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email .
We are looking for a strategic, confident and values-driven leader with a strong track record in both fundraising and communications. We have an exciting opportunity to join Bristol Animal Rescue Centre as Head of Fundraising and Communications (Maternity Cover). Job title: Head of Fundraising and Communications (Maternity Cover) Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA occasional home-working may be possible subject to business requirements. Contract: Fixed-term Contract, up to 12 months Job type: Part-time Hours per week: 28 hours per week (of a 35 hours pw FTE) to be worked during office hours (Monday Friday 8am 5pm). Occasional evening and weekend working for supporter and fundraising events and some trustee meetings for which TOIL will be agreed with the line manager. Salary: £46k £50k per annum, pro rata depending on experience (£36,800 £40,000 actual for 28 hours per week) About Us: Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us. About the role: As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will provide strategic leadership across all fundraising and communications activity. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring integrated, impactful and compliant activity that grows income, enhances supporter experience and strengthens our brand and reputation. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO and Trustees, contributing to organisational strategy, governance and long-term planning. This is a maternity cover position, expected to commence June 2026 for a maximum period of 12 months. As the nature of this position involves responsibility for public money as well as daily access to sensitive financial and personal information the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check. About you We are looking for a strategic, confident and values-driven leader with a strong track record in both fundraising and communications. You will be an experienced and confident fundraising and communications professional with a strong track record of leading successful, multi-income stream fundraising programmes and delivering impactful marketing and communications activity. You will have proven experience of operating at a senior management level, with the ability to think and act strategically while also ensuring high-quality delivery across day-to-day activity. You will be an inspiring and supportive leader, with experience of motivating and developing teams to achieve ambitious targets and deliver excellent supporter experiences. You will bring strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience of setting and managing budgets and using data and insight to inform decision-making and improve performance. You will be confident managing risk, ensuring compliance, and working within regulatory frameworks relevant to fundraising, marketing and communications. You will be an excellent communicator, able to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including trustees, senior colleagues, funders, corporate partners, agencies and supporters. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment. You will be committed to the values and mission of Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact for animal welfare. Application closing date: Midnight on 1 March 2026 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1) As a charity we try to minimise recruitment costs; if you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date of applications please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful. No agencies please.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a strategic, confident and values-driven leader with a strong track record in both fundraising and communications. We have an exciting opportunity to join Bristol Animal Rescue Centre as Head of Fundraising and Communications (Maternity Cover). Job title: Head of Fundraising and Communications (Maternity Cover) Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA occasional home-working may be possible subject to business requirements. Contract: Fixed-term Contract, up to 12 months Job type: Part-time Hours per week: 28 hours per week (of a 35 hours pw FTE) to be worked during office hours (Monday Friday 8am 5pm). Occasional evening and weekend working for supporter and fundraising events and some trustee meetings for which TOIL will be agreed with the line manager. Salary: £46k £50k per annum, pro rata depending on experience (£36,800 £40,000 actual for 28 hours per week) About Us: Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us. About the role: As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will provide strategic leadership across all fundraising and communications activity. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring integrated, impactful and compliant activity that grows income, enhances supporter experience and strengthens our brand and reputation. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO and Trustees, contributing to organisational strategy, governance and long-term planning. This is a maternity cover position, expected to commence June 2026 for a maximum period of 12 months. As the nature of this position involves responsibility for public money as well as daily access to sensitive financial and personal information the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check. About you We are looking for a strategic, confident and values-driven leader with a strong track record in both fundraising and communications. You will be an experienced and confident fundraising and communications professional with a strong track record of leading successful, multi-income stream fundraising programmes and delivering impactful marketing and communications activity. You will have proven experience of operating at a senior management level, with the ability to think and act strategically while also ensuring high-quality delivery across day-to-day activity. You will be an inspiring and supportive leader, with experience of motivating and developing teams to achieve ambitious targets and deliver excellent supporter experiences. You will bring strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience of setting and managing budgets and using data and insight to inform decision-making and improve performance. You will be confident managing risk, ensuring compliance, and working within regulatory frameworks relevant to fundraising, marketing and communications. You will be an excellent communicator, able to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including trustees, senior colleagues, funders, corporate partners, agencies and supporters. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment. You will be committed to the values and mission of Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact for animal welfare. Application closing date: Midnight on 1 March 2026 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1) As a charity we try to minimise recruitment costs; if you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date of applications please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful. No agencies please.
Lead the preparation of detailed cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions for fit-out projects typically ranging from £1m-£5m+ Review and analyse architectural, structural, and MEP information, employer's requirements, fit-out guides, and contract documentation Interpret client briefs and develop aligned cost strategies during bid and pre-contract stages Produce detailed cost breakdowns, work packages, and pricing schedules (primarily using Excel and estimating software) Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with margin protection Maintain and update pre-construction budgets through design development Prepare and contribute to go / no-go bid assessments Support and attend internal tender reviews and pitch rehearsals Develop pre-contract programmes, procurement schedules, and design development timelines Identify long-lead items, temporary works requirements, and specialist subcontract packages Prepare logistics strategies for constrained and complex London sites Coordinate RFI processes during pre-construction Support the preparation of method statements and buildability reviews Ensure sustainability requirements (BREEAM, LEED, WELL) are understood and integrated into pre-construction planning Support collation and review of pre-contract documentation, including scopes, specifications, and schedules Assist with contract particulars, amendments, and collateral warranty requirements in coordination with legal and commercial teams Ensure accurate and structured handover of all pre-construction information to project delivery teams Attend initial post-handover meetings to ensure continuity and clarity Mentor estimators and/or Junior commercial team members Allocate resources across multiple bids and pre-construction activities Support the development and upskilling of junior commercial staff Promote consistent processes, standards, and best practice across the estimating function Contribute to wider commercial strategy and forecasting at senior level Ensure pre-construction activities comply with CDM regulations and JLL health and safety standards Support compliance with Building Regulations, Planning conditions, and statutory requirements Adhere to JLL policies relating to governance, compliance, sustainability, and ethics 6+ years' experience in pre-construction, estimating, or commercial management within the London fit-out sector Proven experience delivering successful bids on Cat A and Cat B projects Track record on projects typically £1m-£5m+, with exposure to complex refurbishments and live environments Strong understanding of commercial risk and cost control Degree-qualified in a construction-related discipline or equivalent MCIOB, RICS, or similar professional accreditation preferred Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and London market rates Working knowledge of MEP systems and ability to discuss them at a high level with clients Experience with estimating software and advanced Excel Familiarity with BIM-based take-offs and digital workflows preferred Knowledge of JCT, NEC, and Design & Build contracts Understanding of modern construction techniques, including modular and prefabrication Clear and confident communicator Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented with a structured approach Able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines Collaborative and professional working style Commercially astute and pragmaticAt JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit .
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Lead the preparation of detailed cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions for fit-out projects typically ranging from £1m-£5m+ Review and analyse architectural, structural, and MEP information, employer's requirements, fit-out guides, and contract documentation Interpret client briefs and develop aligned cost strategies during bid and pre-contract stages Produce detailed cost breakdowns, work packages, and pricing schedules (primarily using Excel and estimating software) Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with margin protection Maintain and update pre-construction budgets through design development Prepare and contribute to go / no-go bid assessments Support and attend internal tender reviews and pitch rehearsals Develop pre-contract programmes, procurement schedules, and design development timelines Identify long-lead items, temporary works requirements, and specialist subcontract packages Prepare logistics strategies for constrained and complex London sites Coordinate RFI processes during pre-construction Support the preparation of method statements and buildability reviews Ensure sustainability requirements (BREEAM, LEED, WELL) are understood and integrated into pre-construction planning Support collation and review of pre-contract documentation, including scopes, specifications, and schedules Assist with contract particulars, amendments, and collateral warranty requirements in coordination with legal and commercial teams Ensure accurate and structured handover of all pre-construction information to project delivery teams Attend initial post-handover meetings to ensure continuity and clarity Mentor estimators and/or Junior commercial team members Allocate resources across multiple bids and pre-construction activities Support the development and upskilling of junior commercial staff Promote consistent processes, standards, and best practice across the estimating function Contribute to wider commercial strategy and forecasting at senior level Ensure pre-construction activities comply with CDM regulations and JLL health and safety standards Support compliance with Building Regulations, Planning conditions, and statutory requirements Adhere to JLL policies relating to governance, compliance, sustainability, and ethics 6+ years' experience in pre-construction, estimating, or commercial management within the London fit-out sector Proven experience delivering successful bids on Cat A and Cat B projects Track record on projects typically £1m-£5m+, with exposure to complex refurbishments and live environments Strong understanding of commercial risk and cost control Degree-qualified in a construction-related discipline or equivalent MCIOB, RICS, or similar professional accreditation preferred Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and London market rates Working knowledge of MEP systems and ability to discuss them at a high level with clients Experience with estimating software and advanced Excel Familiarity with BIM-based take-offs and digital workflows preferred Knowledge of JCT, NEC, and Design & Build contracts Understanding of modern construction techniques, including modular and prefabrication Clear and confident communicator Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented with a structured approach Able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines Collaborative and professional working style Commercially astute and pragmaticAt JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit .
Job Title: Privacy Operations Specialist Location: London, 2-3 days in the office Working pattern: Full time via an Umbrella Company Contract Length: 12 months Role Summary Are you passionate about privacy and data protection? Our client is seeking a Privacy Operations Specialist to join their dynamic Information Governance Department! This is a hands-on role where your expertise will help shape and maintain a robust EMEA privacy program. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at translating complex privacy regulations into actionable processes, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities and Focus Areas In this pivotal role, you'll be the backbone of our privacy operations, ensuring compliance and proactive risk mitigation. Your day-to-day will focus on three core areas: Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) Lead the end-to-end DPIA process for new projects and changes in data processing. Conduct thorough reviews, identify privacy risks, and collaborate with teams to create mitigation plans. Deliver completed DPIA reports and document risk strategies effectively. Inquiry and Request Management Manage daily privacy inquiries from internal stakeholders, including Legal, HR, and IT. Ensure timely resolution and maintain the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) with precision. Governance and Compliance Support Assist in the Personal Data Breach process, from initial triage to documentation. Conduct privacy due diligence on third-party vendors and help deliver mandatory training programs. Required Qualifications and Experience . We're looking for a detail-oriented professional with: Proven of hands-on experience in a dedicated privacy or data protection role. A Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Technology, Business, or equivalent experience. IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) certification- this is a must! In-depth knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and global privacy frameworks in the EMEA region. Strong technical acumen to interpret data flows and technical architecture. Preferred Qualifications While not mandatory, the following are highly desirable: Additional IAPP certifications like CIPP/E or CIPT. Familiarity with information security standards (ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). An ability to work under tight deadlines while fostering collaboration across teams. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a dedicated team! You'll be at the forefront of privacy operations, ensuring compliance while mitigating risks. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a challenge, we can't wait to meet you! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Feb 06, 2026
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Job Title: Privacy Operations Specialist Location: London, 2-3 days in the office Working pattern: Full time via an Umbrella Company Contract Length: 12 months Role Summary Are you passionate about privacy and data protection? Our client is seeking a Privacy Operations Specialist to join their dynamic Information Governance Department! This is a hands-on role where your expertise will help shape and maintain a robust EMEA privacy program. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at translating complex privacy regulations into actionable processes, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities and Focus Areas In this pivotal role, you'll be the backbone of our privacy operations, ensuring compliance and proactive risk mitigation. Your day-to-day will focus on three core areas: Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) Lead the end-to-end DPIA process for new projects and changes in data processing. Conduct thorough reviews, identify privacy risks, and collaborate with teams to create mitigation plans. Deliver completed DPIA reports and document risk strategies effectively. Inquiry and Request Management Manage daily privacy inquiries from internal stakeholders, including Legal, HR, and IT. Ensure timely resolution and maintain the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) with precision. Governance and Compliance Support Assist in the Personal Data Breach process, from initial triage to documentation. Conduct privacy due diligence on third-party vendors and help deliver mandatory training programs. Required Qualifications and Experience . We're looking for a detail-oriented professional with: Proven of hands-on experience in a dedicated privacy or data protection role. A Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Technology, Business, or equivalent experience. IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) certification- this is a must! In-depth knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and global privacy frameworks in the EMEA region. Strong technical acumen to interpret data flows and technical architecture. Preferred Qualifications While not mandatory, the following are highly desirable: Additional IAPP certifications like CIPP/E or CIPT. Familiarity with information security standards (ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). An ability to work under tight deadlines while fostering collaboration across teams. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a dedicated team! You'll be at the forefront of privacy operations, ensuring compliance while mitigating risks. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a challenge, we can't wait to meet you! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Post: Head of Finance Salary & Band: £43,000 to £52,500 Department: Finance Team Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week Line Manager: Chief Operating Officer Reports From: Finance Team Location: Coventry Applications close: 3 March 2026, Interviews: w/c 16 March PURPOSE OF ROLE: The Head of Finance will report to the COO, and work closely with the Senior Leadership team, supporting the Theatre s strategic objectives and decision-making. The postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership to a small and dedicated finance team and will be responsible for the financial management of the Theatre and its subsidiaries, in alignment with organisational strategic plans and budgets, and in compliance with Charity and Company accounting standards and practices. This role is hands on and works closely with each department. Key Objectives Working with the COO to provide Strategic Management: Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Oversee day to day financial operations, leading and managing the Finance team Support the COO to ensure regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met, especially in relation to charity accounting regulations Managing statutory accounts, external audits, and specialist areas like VAT and Theatre Tax Relief. Implement efficient and effective Finance reporting to meet the evolving needs of the business, supporting deep dive analysis for the Executive team where required Working with the COO, and SLT on risk management This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It isn t meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes of legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time Responsibilities Financial Leadership and Strategy Lead and deliver the financial strategy for Belgrade Theatre to ensure long term financial sustainability. Support the COO in shaping financial planning and risk management. Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans aligned with strategic priorities. Provide financial analysis and insight to support organisational decision making and business planning. Deputise for the COO when required. Financial Operations and Systems Optimisation Oversee and continuously improve financial processes and systems Work with external contractors and internal teams to support integration projects between EPOS, CRM, and accounting systems, reducing manual processing and improving data accuracy. Proactively identify opportunities for further automation, system improvements, and app integrations that enhance control, reduce costs, or increase capacity. Ensure efficient month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting. Maintain oversight of ledgers, payroll, VAT and banking arrangements. Ensure compliance and accuracy in grant and restricted fund accounting. Reporting and Analysis Produce monthly management accounts for the COO and work with the COO to produce quarterly reports for the Finance Committee and Trustee Board meetings. Report on performance against budget, forecast, and prior year, including cash flow and balance sheet commentary. Provide clear and concise analysis and recommendations to support decision making. Oversee preparation of detailed project and grant reports for funders and assist the development team with the financial aspects of fundraising bids. Governance, Compliance, and Risk Manage the audit process, ensuring delivery of compliant and timely statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP and Companies Act requirements. Act as key point of contact for external auditors, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies. Work with senior colleagues to ensure appropriate financial controls, risk management, and business continuity plans are in place. Maintain awareness of developments in charity finance legislation and best practice. Leadership and Team Development Line manage and develop the finance team. Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development, building a collaborative and accountable team culture. Work closely with colleagues across departments to improve financial literacy and promote robust financial management across the organization General Work at all times within the Theatre s policies, including but not limited to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Dignity at Work, Environmental, Health and Safety and Code of Conduct for Staff Develop a strong understanding of the Belgrade Theatre brand, act as an ambassador for the Theatre in general Act as the central point of contact for all staff, partners, local authorities and suppliers in connection with Finance related activities Work in line with the Belgrade s core values of inclusion, collaboration, evolution and authenticity Undertake any other duties which are consistent with the function and seniority of the role including: supporting the Executive in delivery of the strategic aims of the business. attending staff meetings and training courses supporting Guest Nights and Fundraising events What We Are Looking For EXPERIENCE Essential: Significant, proven experience in a senior finance role, including both strategic and hands-on delivery (qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Experience working with modern cloud-based accounting systems. Proven ability to design and embed effective financial controls and processes. Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports. Experience liaising with auditors and preparing consolidated statutory accounts under Charity SORP. Strong financial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on in delivery. Proactive problem-solver with a track record of delivering system and process improvements. Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain finance clearly to non-financial colleagues. Collaborative, supportive management style with the ability to motivate and develop staff. Experience of leading a small team. High level of integrity, professionalism, and resilience, with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Commitment to the mission and values of Belgrade Theatre. Desirable: Experience in theatre accounting, Theatre Tax Relief (TTR), and the TTR claims process. Experience preparing consolidated management and statutory accounts. Experience with Access, or similar modern finance tools. Familiarity with CRM and EPOS systems and integration projects. Experience in VAT for charities, including cultural exemption. Experience of working with Funders, e.g. Arts Council England. Experience managing through organisational change Other Information The Belgrade operates a House Agreement based on the UK Theatre (formerly TMA)/BECTU (Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union) Agreement and its Staff Handbook outlines the terms on sick pay, maternity leave and pay, paternity leave and pay, grievance and discipline and other relevant staff matters Employees health and safety is of paramount importance, and Management insists that an employee obtains written express permission to take on any paid work or other employment during periods of TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) or holiday. No permission will be given for the first 28 days of holiday as this is a statutory requirement On appointment the successful candidate must be able to provide the correct documents as proof of their right to work in the UK. The candidate s contract of employment with the Belgrade Theatre does not come into force until the first day of work Staff are entitled to tickets for shows at the Belgrade Theatre, subject to particular conditions and 10% discount at the Theatre s Café and Bar Start date: ASAP Probationary period: Three months Notice period: Four weeks during probation, three months following Working Hours: Your normal hours of work will be 39 hours per week over Monday to Friday. You are expected to offer reasonable flexibility in your working arrangements where it is considered necessary to undertake the duties you have been employed to perform and in the interests of the Theatre. There is no provision for payment of overtime Overtime: Is not payable but 6th day working and excessive additional hours will attract TOIL (time off in lieu) if agreed in advance with the Line Manager Pension: Auto-enrolment, with Belgrade currently making 3% employer contributions which will rise in line with legal requirements. The Theatre s appointed pension provider is NEST. Further details are available . click apply for full job details
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Post: Head of Finance Salary & Band: £43,000 to £52,500 Department: Finance Team Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week Line Manager: Chief Operating Officer Reports From: Finance Team Location: Coventry Applications close: 3 March 2026, Interviews: w/c 16 March PURPOSE OF ROLE: The Head of Finance will report to the COO, and work closely with the Senior Leadership team, supporting the Theatre s strategic objectives and decision-making. The postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership to a small and dedicated finance team and will be responsible for the financial management of the Theatre and its subsidiaries, in alignment with organisational strategic plans and budgets, and in compliance with Charity and Company accounting standards and practices. This role is hands on and works closely with each department. Key Objectives Working with the COO to provide Strategic Management: Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Oversee day to day financial operations, leading and managing the Finance team Support the COO to ensure regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met, especially in relation to charity accounting regulations Managing statutory accounts, external audits, and specialist areas like VAT and Theatre Tax Relief. Implement efficient and effective Finance reporting to meet the evolving needs of the business, supporting deep dive analysis for the Executive team where required Working with the COO, and SLT on risk management This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It isn t meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes of legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time Responsibilities Financial Leadership and Strategy Lead and deliver the financial strategy for Belgrade Theatre to ensure long term financial sustainability. Support the COO in shaping financial planning and risk management. Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans aligned with strategic priorities. Provide financial analysis and insight to support organisational decision making and business planning. Deputise for the COO when required. Financial Operations and Systems Optimisation Oversee and continuously improve financial processes and systems Work with external contractors and internal teams to support integration projects between EPOS, CRM, and accounting systems, reducing manual processing and improving data accuracy. Proactively identify opportunities for further automation, system improvements, and app integrations that enhance control, reduce costs, or increase capacity. Ensure efficient month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting. Maintain oversight of ledgers, payroll, VAT and banking arrangements. Ensure compliance and accuracy in grant and restricted fund accounting. Reporting and Analysis Produce monthly management accounts for the COO and work with the COO to produce quarterly reports for the Finance Committee and Trustee Board meetings. Report on performance against budget, forecast, and prior year, including cash flow and balance sheet commentary. Provide clear and concise analysis and recommendations to support decision making. Oversee preparation of detailed project and grant reports for funders and assist the development team with the financial aspects of fundraising bids. Governance, Compliance, and Risk Manage the audit process, ensuring delivery of compliant and timely statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP and Companies Act requirements. Act as key point of contact for external auditors, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies. Work with senior colleagues to ensure appropriate financial controls, risk management, and business continuity plans are in place. Maintain awareness of developments in charity finance legislation and best practice. Leadership and Team Development Line manage and develop the finance team. Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development, building a collaborative and accountable team culture. Work closely with colleagues across departments to improve financial literacy and promote robust financial management across the organization General Work at all times within the Theatre s policies, including but not limited to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Dignity at Work, Environmental, Health and Safety and Code of Conduct for Staff Develop a strong understanding of the Belgrade Theatre brand, act as an ambassador for the Theatre in general Act as the central point of contact for all staff, partners, local authorities and suppliers in connection with Finance related activities Work in line with the Belgrade s core values of inclusion, collaboration, evolution and authenticity Undertake any other duties which are consistent with the function and seniority of the role including: supporting the Executive in delivery of the strategic aims of the business. attending staff meetings and training courses supporting Guest Nights and Fundraising events What We Are Looking For EXPERIENCE Essential: Significant, proven experience in a senior finance role, including both strategic and hands-on delivery (qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Experience working with modern cloud-based accounting systems. Proven ability to design and embed effective financial controls and processes. Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports. Experience liaising with auditors and preparing consolidated statutory accounts under Charity SORP. Strong financial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on in delivery. Proactive problem-solver with a track record of delivering system and process improvements. Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain finance clearly to non-financial colleagues. Collaborative, supportive management style with the ability to motivate and develop staff. Experience of leading a small team. High level of integrity, professionalism, and resilience, with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Commitment to the mission and values of Belgrade Theatre. Desirable: Experience in theatre accounting, Theatre Tax Relief (TTR), and the TTR claims process. Experience preparing consolidated management and statutory accounts. Experience with Access, or similar modern finance tools. Familiarity with CRM and EPOS systems and integration projects. Experience in VAT for charities, including cultural exemption. Experience of working with Funders, e.g. Arts Council England. Experience managing through organisational change Other Information The Belgrade operates a House Agreement based on the UK Theatre (formerly TMA)/BECTU (Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union) Agreement and its Staff Handbook outlines the terms on sick pay, maternity leave and pay, paternity leave and pay, grievance and discipline and other relevant staff matters Employees health and safety is of paramount importance, and Management insists that an employee obtains written express permission to take on any paid work or other employment during periods of TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) or holiday. No permission will be given for the first 28 days of holiday as this is a statutory requirement On appointment the successful candidate must be able to provide the correct documents as proof of their right to work in the UK. The candidate s contract of employment with the Belgrade Theatre does not come into force until the first day of work Staff are entitled to tickets for shows at the Belgrade Theatre, subject to particular conditions and 10% discount at the Theatre s Café and Bar Start date: ASAP Probationary period: Three months Notice period: Four weeks during probation, three months following Working Hours: Your normal hours of work will be 39 hours per week over Monday to Friday. You are expected to offer reasonable flexibility in your working arrangements where it is considered necessary to undertake the duties you have been employed to perform and in the interests of the Theatre. There is no provision for payment of overtime Overtime: Is not payable but 6th day working and excessive additional hours will attract TOIL (time off in lieu) if agreed in advance with the Line Manager Pension: Auto-enrolment, with Belgrade currently making 3% employer contributions which will rise in line with legal requirements. The Theatre s appointed pension provider is NEST. Further details are available . click apply for full job details