Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 1st February Interview Date: 11th February Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the South West and South East. Those huge small victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Homes Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Homes Managers and others to ensure that their practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding. They will also support Homes Managers to develop a robust safeguarding culture within their homes. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support homes and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and home based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will provide day-to-day advice and guidance to Homes Managers and others in relation to safeguarding cases and undertake safeguarding audits in homes to ensure compliance within current frameworks and ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds and that record keeping is robust and in line with best practice You will be required to manage safeguarding data and produce safeguarding data reports as required.To be successful for this role you will at least 5 years' experience of working in a role where managing and dealing with safeguarding cases relating to children and young people was a key responsibility, ideally in a children's home. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Substantial safeguarding expertise - at least 5 years' experience managing safeguarding and welfare cases, particularly for looked after children, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or in a senior children's home role. Strong regulatory and policy knowledge -thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, Working Together to Safeguard Children, Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding partnership arrangements. Proven leadership and advisory skills - experience working at a senior level, supporting children's homes to resolve safeguarding deficits, and acting as a trusted source of advice, guidance, and expertise for staff. Training and development experience - ability to design, deliver and evaluate safeguarding and child protection training, underpinned by a strong portfolio of CPD and evidence of embedding learning from practice reviews into practice. Excellent professional skills - strong communication, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the flexibility to prioritise competing demands, produce clear reports, and work both independently and collaboratively. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 1st February Interview Date: 11th February Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the South West and South East. Those huge small victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Homes Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Homes Managers and others to ensure that their practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding. They will also support Homes Managers to develop a robust safeguarding culture within their homes. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support homes and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and home based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will provide day-to-day advice and guidance to Homes Managers and others in relation to safeguarding cases and undertake safeguarding audits in homes to ensure compliance within current frameworks and ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds and that record keeping is robust and in line with best practice You will be required to manage safeguarding data and produce safeguarding data reports as required.To be successful for this role you will at least 5 years' experience of working in a role where managing and dealing with safeguarding cases relating to children and young people was a key responsibility, ideally in a children's home. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Substantial safeguarding expertise - at least 5 years' experience managing safeguarding and welfare cases, particularly for looked after children, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or in a senior children's home role. Strong regulatory and policy knowledge -thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, Working Together to Safeguard Children, Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding partnership arrangements. Proven leadership and advisory skills - experience working at a senior level, supporting children's homes to resolve safeguarding deficits, and acting as a trusted source of advice, guidance, and expertise for staff. Training and development experience - ability to design, deliver and evaluate safeguarding and child protection training, underpinned by a strong portfolio of CPD and evidence of embedding learning from practice reviews into practice. Excellent professional skills - strong communication, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the flexibility to prioritise competing demands, produce clear reports, and work both independently and collaboratively. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a true CFO role within a fast-scaling, international business undergoing significant growth and transformation. Reporting directly to the CEO and operating as a core member of the executive leadership team, you will play a decisive role in shaping strategy, driving performance, and enabling expansion across multiple geographies and legal entities. This is a commercial, outward-facing CFO position for a leader who thrives on complexity, pace, and influence. This role requires a hands-on individual rather than someone that has been predominantly focussed on the strategic focus. Job Title: Chief Financial Officer Job Type: Permanent Location: Fleet Salary: £150,000 - £160,000 Reference no: 15956 Chief Financial Officer Benefits 24 days holiday increasing with tenure Hybrid working Healthcare policy Annual performance bonus Chief Financial Officer About The Role As CFO, you will work collaboratively with the CEO s, supporting critical decision-making across strategy, performance, investment, and transformation. You will work cross-functionally with senior leaders across the business to unlock growth, improve forecasting accuracy, and strengthen financial discipline. You will have a direct impact on: Strategic planning and execution Geographic expansion and business transformation M&A activity and post-acquisition integration Group-level financial governance and reporting Key Responsibilities: Strategic & Commercial Leadership Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO on all financial and commercial matters Deliver high-quality financial analysis to support executive and board-level decisions Partner with senior leaders to drive business performance and operational efficiency Support expansion initiatives, transformation programmes and strategic investments Financial Management & Reporting Lead and develop international finance teams, ensuring timely and accurate reporting Own statutory accounts, tax compliance, audits and internal controls Deliver annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow planning and liquidity management Drive working capital optimisation, credit risk management and collections Implement FX hedging and banking strategies aligned to group policy Governance, Systems & Group Collaboration Ensure compliance with internal controls, risk and governance frameworks Lead the evolution of finance systems and define local requirements for group platforms Act as the senior finance interface with group stakeholders and finance leadership The successful Chief Financial Officer will have: Proven CFO or Finance Director experience within a multi-entity, international environment Strong track record in business partnering, not just financial control Experience supporting growth, transformation and M&A Deep understanding of forecasting, cash management and financial governance Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, change-driven organisation A minimum of 10 years demonstrable experience across finance Experience of having responsibility within EMEA or International business environment Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
This is a rare opportunity to step into a true CFO role within a fast-scaling, international business undergoing significant growth and transformation. Reporting directly to the CEO and operating as a core member of the executive leadership team, you will play a decisive role in shaping strategy, driving performance, and enabling expansion across multiple geographies and legal entities. This is a commercial, outward-facing CFO position for a leader who thrives on complexity, pace, and influence. This role requires a hands-on individual rather than someone that has been predominantly focussed on the strategic focus. Job Title: Chief Financial Officer Job Type: Permanent Location: Fleet Salary: £150,000 - £160,000 Reference no: 15956 Chief Financial Officer Benefits 24 days holiday increasing with tenure Hybrid working Healthcare policy Annual performance bonus Chief Financial Officer About The Role As CFO, you will work collaboratively with the CEO s, supporting critical decision-making across strategy, performance, investment, and transformation. You will work cross-functionally with senior leaders across the business to unlock growth, improve forecasting accuracy, and strengthen financial discipline. You will have a direct impact on: Strategic planning and execution Geographic expansion and business transformation M&A activity and post-acquisition integration Group-level financial governance and reporting Key Responsibilities: Strategic & Commercial Leadership Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO on all financial and commercial matters Deliver high-quality financial analysis to support executive and board-level decisions Partner with senior leaders to drive business performance and operational efficiency Support expansion initiatives, transformation programmes and strategic investments Financial Management & Reporting Lead and develop international finance teams, ensuring timely and accurate reporting Own statutory accounts, tax compliance, audits and internal controls Deliver annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow planning and liquidity management Drive working capital optimisation, credit risk management and collections Implement FX hedging and banking strategies aligned to group policy Governance, Systems & Group Collaboration Ensure compliance with internal controls, risk and governance frameworks Lead the evolution of finance systems and define local requirements for group platforms Act as the senior finance interface with group stakeholders and finance leadership The successful Chief Financial Officer will have: Proven CFO or Finance Director experience within a multi-entity, international environment Strong track record in business partnering, not just financial control Experience supporting growth, transformation and M&A Deep understanding of forecasting, cash management and financial governance Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, change-driven organisation A minimum of 10 years demonstrable experience across finance Experience of having responsibility within EMEA or International business environment Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 18th January Interview Date: 27th January Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the North East and North West. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 18th January Interview Date: 27th January Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the North East and North West. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 18th January Interview Date: 27th January Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the North East and North West. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 18th January Interview Date: 27th January Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the North East and North West. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 18th January Interview Date: 27th January Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the North East and North West. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 18th January Interview Date: 27th January Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the North East and North West. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 18th January Interview Date: 27th January Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the North East and North West. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 18th January Interview Date: 27th January Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the North East and North West. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner, backed by over 110 years of combined experience. We employ more than 2,500 people and support over 400 clients across the UK, delivering essential repairs, refurbishment and building safety services that keep homes and public buildings operating at their best. Each year we complete over 400,000 repairs, helping to keep tenants safe, properties performing and owners fully compliant. The Role: Head of Fire Safety We are looking for a Head of Fire Safety to lead the strategic growth and technical excellence of our fire safety division. This is a national leadership role that brings together technical authority, regulatory assurance, client influence and commercial insight. As the group s most senior fire safety specialist, you will set best practice across the business, shape the development of new and enhanced services, and ensure we maintain the highest standards of compliance and innovation. You will play a key role in scaling our fire safety offering from £50m to over £200m over the next five years, supporting both organic growth and strategic opportunities. While this role is advertised as Stratford, London, we are open to the successful candidate being based from other locations nationally, with flexibility to travel as required. What You ll Do Act as the group s senior technical authority across both passive and active fire safety services Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, British Standards and third-party accreditations (including FIRAS and BM Trada) Lead and coordinate the national fire safety compliance function, including internal audit and assurance processes Support business development activity, tenders and key client engagements as the fire safety subject matter expert Shape and deliver the long-term fire safety strategy in partnership with the Chief Commercial Officer and senior leadership team Skills, Knowledge & Experience To be successful Head of Fire Safety, you will require: Essential: Deep technical expertise across passive and active fire safety systems Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and guidance, including the Fire Safety Order, Building Safety Act and PAS 9980 IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (minimum) Proven experience presenting confidently to senior clients, stakeholders and boards Desirable: Chartered status with a recognised fire safety or construction-related professional body Experience of digital fire safety compliance systems and/or working within public sector or regulated framework environments What We Offer An executive level salary and package with a performance-related bonus Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance 25 days holiday + bank holidays Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers) 1 paid volunteer day £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC Why Axis CLC Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow. Our Commitment to Inclusion Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner, backed by over 110 years of combined experience. We employ more than 2,500 people and support over 400 clients across the UK, delivering essential repairs, refurbishment and building safety services that keep homes and public buildings operating at their best. Each year we complete over 400,000 repairs, helping to keep tenants safe, properties performing and owners fully compliant. The Role: Head of Fire Safety We are looking for a Head of Fire Safety to lead the strategic growth and technical excellence of our fire safety division. This is a national leadership role that brings together technical authority, regulatory assurance, client influence and commercial insight. As the group s most senior fire safety specialist, you will set best practice across the business, shape the development of new and enhanced services, and ensure we maintain the highest standards of compliance and innovation. You will play a key role in scaling our fire safety offering from £50m to over £200m over the next five years, supporting both organic growth and strategic opportunities. While this role is advertised as Stratford, London, we are open to the successful candidate being based from other locations nationally, with flexibility to travel as required. What You ll Do Act as the group s senior technical authority across both passive and active fire safety services Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, British Standards and third-party accreditations (including FIRAS and BM Trada) Lead and coordinate the national fire safety compliance function, including internal audit and assurance processes Support business development activity, tenders and key client engagements as the fire safety subject matter expert Shape and deliver the long-term fire safety strategy in partnership with the Chief Commercial Officer and senior leadership team Skills, Knowledge & Experience To be successful Head of Fire Safety, you will require: Essential: Deep technical expertise across passive and active fire safety systems Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and guidance, including the Fire Safety Order, Building Safety Act and PAS 9980 IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (minimum) Proven experience presenting confidently to senior clients, stakeholders and boards Desirable: Chartered status with a recognised fire safety or construction-related professional body Experience of digital fire safety compliance systems and/or working within public sector or regulated framework environments What We Offer An executive level salary and package with a performance-related bonus Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance 25 days holiday + bank holidays Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers) 1 paid volunteer day £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC Why Axis CLC Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow. Our Commitment to Inclusion Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Information Governance Officer Norfolk Contract Type: Temporary (3 months) Hourly Rate: 24.19 per hour, inside IR35 Hybrid Are you passionate about Information Governance and looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector? Our client is seeking a dedicated Information Governance Assurance Officer to join their dynamic Digital Health team! Bring your expertise and join a vibrant environment committed to excellence in patient care! What You'll Do: As the Information Governance Assurance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in: Supporting the delivery and coordination of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and CQC compliance. Assisting with Subject Access Requests (SAR) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA). Advocating for a risk-based culture in Information Governance across the organisation. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including senior managers and service directors, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Providing expert IG advice and guidance to staff at all levels. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage the organisations Information Governance audit programme. Complete DPIAs and Subject Access Requests while maintaining confidentiality. Produce clear reports for governance committees and the oragnisations management board. Facilitate communication with external stakeholders. Deliver engaging training and awareness programmes on data security and governance. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent significant experience. A formal qualification in Information Governance and Data Protection (e.g., ISEB or GDPR Practitioner). Strong experience in data handling, manipulation, and analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly. A deep understanding of Public Sector Information Governance and data protection legislation.
Jan 09, 2026
Contractor
Information Governance Officer Norfolk Contract Type: Temporary (3 months) Hourly Rate: 24.19 per hour, inside IR35 Hybrid Are you passionate about Information Governance and looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector? Our client is seeking a dedicated Information Governance Assurance Officer to join their dynamic Digital Health team! Bring your expertise and join a vibrant environment committed to excellence in patient care! What You'll Do: As the Information Governance Assurance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in: Supporting the delivery and coordination of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and CQC compliance. Assisting with Subject Access Requests (SAR) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA). Advocating for a risk-based culture in Information Governance across the organisation. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including senior managers and service directors, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Providing expert IG advice and guidance to staff at all levels. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage the organisations Information Governance audit programme. Complete DPIAs and Subject Access Requests while maintaining confidentiality. Produce clear reports for governance committees and the oragnisations management board. Facilitate communication with external stakeholders. Deliver engaging training and awareness programmes on data security and governance. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent significant experience. A formal qualification in Information Governance and Data Protection (e.g., ISEB or GDPR Practitioner). Strong experience in data handling, manipulation, and analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly. A deep understanding of Public Sector Information Governance and data protection legislation.
Job Advert JOB TITLE: Head of Operations SALARY: £56,000 (pro rata) LOCATION: LSE Students Union, Central London Office WORKING HOURS: 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE) CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent The LSE Students Union is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Operations. This is a newly created position, offering an exciting opportunity to take senior oversight of our central teams and ensure the effective delivery of our operational functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide leadership and direction across finance, HR, governance, compliance, and risk management. Your work will underpin the Union s ability to deliver its strategic objectives and maintain high standards of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence. As Head of Operations, you will lead our finance and HR team, ensuring robust financial management, effective people practices, and strong governance frameworks. You will oversee budgeting, audits, and financial reporting, while promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Acting as a key adviser to the Board of Trustees and relevant committees, you will also manage risk and data protection across the organisation. Who are we? LSESU is a vibrant, student-led organisation committed to helping LSE students make the most of the life-changing experiences open to them during their time at university. As part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in shaping our future and helping us to create a student experience which is enjoyable and empowering. Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK. We provide support, representation, and opportunities to help students thrive during their time at university. Everything we do is shaped by our members and guided by our values to be bold and inclusive, working collaboratively to create a welcoming community built on integrity and respect. Who are we looking for? We are looking for a candidate who combines strategic vision with operational expertise. You will bring a recognised accounting qualification and strong financial acumen, alongside experience in managing both finance and HR functions. Your knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks will be essential, as will your ability to provide clear leadership and build effective relationships at all levels. You ll need excellent organisation and planning skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is fundamental, together with an interest in working within a democratic, student-led environment. Why apply? As Head of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Union and supporting thousands of students at one of the world s leading universities. We offer: - 25 days of holiday per year (pro rata) - Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter - Free LSE Students Union gym membership - Opportunities for professional development and growth. - Access to TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts - Flexibility for work-life balance How to apply We want to ensure that all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible. Therefore, we ask that all candidates complete our application process by uploading the following three documents: Part 1: CV Outlining your skills and experience to date. Part 2: Supporting Statement A one-page statement explaining your suitability for the role. This will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview. Please do not include any personal information (e.g., name or date of birth). Use the attached job description and person specification to help with this. Part 3: Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form This includes personal information so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for an interview. It also allows us to gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This form will only be seen by HR and will not impact shortlisting. Want to apply? To apply for this role, please complete an online application. Job Application Timeline Closing date: Thursday 29th January 2026 at 10am Intended interview dates: 12th / 13th February 2026 Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Job Advert JOB TITLE: Head of Operations SALARY: £56,000 (pro rata) LOCATION: LSE Students Union, Central London Office WORKING HOURS: 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE) CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent The LSE Students Union is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Operations. This is a newly created position, offering an exciting opportunity to take senior oversight of our central teams and ensure the effective delivery of our operational functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide leadership and direction across finance, HR, governance, compliance, and risk management. Your work will underpin the Union s ability to deliver its strategic objectives and maintain high standards of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence. As Head of Operations, you will lead our finance and HR team, ensuring robust financial management, effective people practices, and strong governance frameworks. You will oversee budgeting, audits, and financial reporting, while promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Acting as a key adviser to the Board of Trustees and relevant committees, you will also manage risk and data protection across the organisation. Who are we? LSESU is a vibrant, student-led organisation committed to helping LSE students make the most of the life-changing experiences open to them during their time at university. As part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in shaping our future and helping us to create a student experience which is enjoyable and empowering. Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK. We provide support, representation, and opportunities to help students thrive during their time at university. Everything we do is shaped by our members and guided by our values to be bold and inclusive, working collaboratively to create a welcoming community built on integrity and respect. Who are we looking for? We are looking for a candidate who combines strategic vision with operational expertise. You will bring a recognised accounting qualification and strong financial acumen, alongside experience in managing both finance and HR functions. Your knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks will be essential, as will your ability to provide clear leadership and build effective relationships at all levels. You ll need excellent organisation and planning skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is fundamental, together with an interest in working within a democratic, student-led environment. Why apply? As Head of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Union and supporting thousands of students at one of the world s leading universities. We offer: - 25 days of holiday per year (pro rata) - Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter - Free LSE Students Union gym membership - Opportunities for professional development and growth. - Access to TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts - Flexibility for work-life balance How to apply We want to ensure that all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible. Therefore, we ask that all candidates complete our application process by uploading the following three documents: Part 1: CV Outlining your skills and experience to date. Part 2: Supporting Statement A one-page statement explaining your suitability for the role. This will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview. Please do not include any personal information (e.g., name or date of birth). Use the attached job description and person specification to help with this. Part 3: Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form This includes personal information so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for an interview. It also allows us to gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This form will only be seen by HR and will not impact shortlisting. Want to apply? To apply for this role, please complete an online application. Job Application Timeline Closing date: Thursday 29th January 2026 at 10am Intended interview dates: 12th / 13th February 2026 Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor.
Compliance Technologist We drive our own success Salary: Competitive Benefits: A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans), Free health check, Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Location: Bakkavor Meals Boston - Old Leake (Boston PE22 9PN) Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday to Friday / 08:30am - 17:00pm Contract Type: Permanent Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fuelling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realise their potential and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. What we do. We're the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. The site employs over 700 people and specialises in making chilled Italian ready meals and pasta salads products for a dedicated customer. About the role As a Compliance Technologist, you will work in a busy and dynamic environment, reporting to the Technical Services Manager. You will provide technical expertise to our customers, suppliers, and the wider business, advising on legal, safety, and quality standards, and delivering specialist technical support across all functions. Role Accountabilities Provide administrative support for QMS and HACCP compliance. Generate and maintain Technical KPI reports. Monitor and trend non-conformance, complaints, microbiological, and nutritional surveillance data to ensure root cause analysis and improvements. Coordinate pest control activities and ensure compliance with scheduled visits. Maintain the Allergen Risk Assessment by implementing procedures and updating changes to meet business needs. Perform data entry, trend analysis, respond to information requests, coordinate actions, manage change procedures, and communicate updates to stakeholders. Conduct traceability exercises across the site and drive system improvements for full compliance. Ensure professional, timely communication with customers and contribute to audits and site visits. Share relevant information in forums to maintain audit readiness. Perform internal audits, trend actions and non-conformances, and report findings to appropriate forums. Collaborate with Technical Management to ensure compliance with standards, Codes of Practice, and legislation. Work with the Specification Technologist to create and update finished product specifications. Support implementation of changes related to product launches, delists, and promotional activities. Assist with export documentation compliance and manage export veterinary officer visits. Provide flexible support across the Technical team, deputising where required and contributing to projects. About You You have a solid technical background gained within a dynamic manufacturing environment, giving you the expertise to navigate complex processes with confidence. Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and in person - sets you apart, enabling you to build strong relationships and collaborate seamlessly across teams. Naturally analytical and solutions-focused, you thrive on problem-solving and approach challenges with a calm, methodical mindset. Your combination of technical expertise, strong communication skills, and proactive approach makes you an invaluable asset to any team. What you'll receive As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! At Bakkavor, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair, transparent recruitment practices. Learn more about our commitment in our Inclusion and Diversity Policy ( Inclusion & Diversity Policy ). Find out more and apply.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Compliance Technologist We drive our own success Salary: Competitive Benefits: A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans), Free health check, Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Location: Bakkavor Meals Boston - Old Leake (Boston PE22 9PN) Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday to Friday / 08:30am - 17:00pm Contract Type: Permanent Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fuelling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realise their potential and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. What we do. We're the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. The site employs over 700 people and specialises in making chilled Italian ready meals and pasta salads products for a dedicated customer. About the role As a Compliance Technologist, you will work in a busy and dynamic environment, reporting to the Technical Services Manager. You will provide technical expertise to our customers, suppliers, and the wider business, advising on legal, safety, and quality standards, and delivering specialist technical support across all functions. Role Accountabilities Provide administrative support for QMS and HACCP compliance. Generate and maintain Technical KPI reports. Monitor and trend non-conformance, complaints, microbiological, and nutritional surveillance data to ensure root cause analysis and improvements. Coordinate pest control activities and ensure compliance with scheduled visits. Maintain the Allergen Risk Assessment by implementing procedures and updating changes to meet business needs. Perform data entry, trend analysis, respond to information requests, coordinate actions, manage change procedures, and communicate updates to stakeholders. Conduct traceability exercises across the site and drive system improvements for full compliance. Ensure professional, timely communication with customers and contribute to audits and site visits. Share relevant information in forums to maintain audit readiness. Perform internal audits, trend actions and non-conformances, and report findings to appropriate forums. Collaborate with Technical Management to ensure compliance with standards, Codes of Practice, and legislation. Work with the Specification Technologist to create and update finished product specifications. Support implementation of changes related to product launches, delists, and promotional activities. Assist with export documentation compliance and manage export veterinary officer visits. Provide flexible support across the Technical team, deputising where required and contributing to projects. About You You have a solid technical background gained within a dynamic manufacturing environment, giving you the expertise to navigate complex processes with confidence. Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and in person - sets you apart, enabling you to build strong relationships and collaborate seamlessly across teams. Naturally analytical and solutions-focused, you thrive on problem-solving and approach challenges with a calm, methodical mindset. Your combination of technical expertise, strong communication skills, and proactive approach makes you an invaluable asset to any team. What you'll receive As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! At Bakkavor, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair, transparent recruitment practices. Learn more about our commitment in our Inclusion and Diversity Policy ( Inclusion & Diversity Policy ). Find out more and apply.
Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 18th January Interview Date: 27th January Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the North East and North West. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 18th January Interview Date: 27th January Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the North East and North West. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Health & Safety Compliance Officer Location: Hartshill Warwickshire Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) About the Role We are seeking a highly proactive and technically skilled Health & Safety Compliance Officer to lead and promote a strong safety culture across our site. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practices specifically in high-risk areas such as Permit to Work systems, Fire Safety, Asbestos, and Legionella control. This role is critical to ensuring that operational activities are carried out safely and responsibly. You will act as a key technical specialist, conduct thorough investigations, oversee statutory compliance, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement to maintain a safe and legally compliant working environment. Key Responsibilities Statutory Compliance, Systems & Documentation Maintain and review Risk Assessments, Safe Working Procedures, Fire Risk Assessments and other site-specific documentation, updating every two years or following process changes (including Young Workers, Pregnant Workers and Confined Space assessments). Develop, implement, and strictly manage the site s Permit to Work (PTW) system for high-risk activities (hot work, confined spaces, live work, contractor control). Ensure statutory inspection and certification of lifting equipment and pressure systems in accordance with LOLER and PSSR . Oversee COSHH compliance including hazardous substance control, updating assessments, and managing the Asbestos Management Plan . Ensure full compliance with Legionella control requirements (L8 ACOP), including record-keeping and coordination with contractors. Verify competence and documentation of all external contractors, particularly scaffolding providers. Monitoring, Audit & Performance Ensure routine workplace inspections by supervisors and managers are completed and actioned. Chair and minute quarterly Health & Safety Committee meetings, monitoring progress on actions. Oversee First Aid compliance, training, and equipment across the site. Produce monthly accident statistics and KPIs, sharing with Group Health and Safety and ensuring visibility across the site. Fire & Emergency Management Manage weekly fire alarm testing and ensure compliance of fire systems. Ensure annual inspections of all firefighting equipment. Maintain up-to-date emergency and evacuation procedures. Organise fire drills every six months and ensure adequate numbers of trained Fire Marshals. Incident Management & Investigation Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions. Prepare mandatory external reports, including RIDDOR submissions. Coordinate site occupational health and health surveillance programmes. Equipment & Training Manage the inspection, servicing, and calibration of critical safety equipment (gas detectors, confined space equipment, SCBA, pressure systems). Deliver internal safety training and inductions; coach managers and supervisors on their H&S responsibilities. Conduct routine site inspections (daily/weekly/monthly). Carry out contractor and new employee safety inductions. Arrange external training for FLT, Telehandler, MEWP, Shunter etc., and maintain training matrices. Key Relationships Line Managers and Supervisors Operational Teams Environment Agency HSE External Contractors and Regulatory Bodies Group Health & Safety Co-ordinator Site Services Manager Person Specification Education & Qualifications NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent (Essential) Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Safety Management Qualification (Essential) Good standard of education incl. English & Maths (Essential) First Aid at Work (Essential) Accredited Asbestos Awareness training (Essential) Accredited Legionella Awareness training (Essential) Accredited Confined Space Entry and Rescue training (Essential) Knowledge Strong working knowledge of key UK safety legislation (HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, CDM etc.) (Essential) Understanding of manufacturing or similar industrial environments (Desirable) Experience Minimum 2 years experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing/industrial environment (Essential) Experience preparing professional documentation for regulators or external agencies (e.g., RIDDOR, insurance claims, HSE submissions) (Essential) Working Conditions Split between office and on-site environments Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, or waste-related conditions Full-time permanent role, typically Monday Friday (hours to be confirmed) How to Apply Please send your CV and cover letter to (url removed), quoting Health & Safety Compliance Officer Application in the subject line.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Health & Safety Compliance Officer Location: Hartshill Warwickshire Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) About the Role We are seeking a highly proactive and technically skilled Health & Safety Compliance Officer to lead and promote a strong safety culture across our site. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practices specifically in high-risk areas such as Permit to Work systems, Fire Safety, Asbestos, and Legionella control. This role is critical to ensuring that operational activities are carried out safely and responsibly. You will act as a key technical specialist, conduct thorough investigations, oversee statutory compliance, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement to maintain a safe and legally compliant working environment. Key Responsibilities Statutory Compliance, Systems & Documentation Maintain and review Risk Assessments, Safe Working Procedures, Fire Risk Assessments and other site-specific documentation, updating every two years or following process changes (including Young Workers, Pregnant Workers and Confined Space assessments). Develop, implement, and strictly manage the site s Permit to Work (PTW) system for high-risk activities (hot work, confined spaces, live work, contractor control). Ensure statutory inspection and certification of lifting equipment and pressure systems in accordance with LOLER and PSSR . Oversee COSHH compliance including hazardous substance control, updating assessments, and managing the Asbestos Management Plan . Ensure full compliance with Legionella control requirements (L8 ACOP), including record-keeping and coordination with contractors. Verify competence and documentation of all external contractors, particularly scaffolding providers. Monitoring, Audit & Performance Ensure routine workplace inspections by supervisors and managers are completed and actioned. Chair and minute quarterly Health & Safety Committee meetings, monitoring progress on actions. Oversee First Aid compliance, training, and equipment across the site. Produce monthly accident statistics and KPIs, sharing with Group Health and Safety and ensuring visibility across the site. Fire & Emergency Management Manage weekly fire alarm testing and ensure compliance of fire systems. Ensure annual inspections of all firefighting equipment. Maintain up-to-date emergency and evacuation procedures. Organise fire drills every six months and ensure adequate numbers of trained Fire Marshals. Incident Management & Investigation Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions. Prepare mandatory external reports, including RIDDOR submissions. Coordinate site occupational health and health surveillance programmes. Equipment & Training Manage the inspection, servicing, and calibration of critical safety equipment (gas detectors, confined space equipment, SCBA, pressure systems). Deliver internal safety training and inductions; coach managers and supervisors on their H&S responsibilities. Conduct routine site inspections (daily/weekly/monthly). Carry out contractor and new employee safety inductions. Arrange external training for FLT, Telehandler, MEWP, Shunter etc., and maintain training matrices. Key Relationships Line Managers and Supervisors Operational Teams Environment Agency HSE External Contractors and Regulatory Bodies Group Health & Safety Co-ordinator Site Services Manager Person Specification Education & Qualifications NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent (Essential) Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Safety Management Qualification (Essential) Good standard of education incl. English & Maths (Essential) First Aid at Work (Essential) Accredited Asbestos Awareness training (Essential) Accredited Legionella Awareness training (Essential) Accredited Confined Space Entry and Rescue training (Essential) Knowledge Strong working knowledge of key UK safety legislation (HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, CDM etc.) (Essential) Understanding of manufacturing or similar industrial environments (Desirable) Experience Minimum 2 years experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing/industrial environment (Essential) Experience preparing professional documentation for regulators or external agencies (e.g., RIDDOR, insurance claims, HSE submissions) (Essential) Working Conditions Split between office and on-site environments Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, or waste-related conditions Full-time permanent role, typically Monday Friday (hours to be confirmed) How to Apply Please send your CV and cover letter to (url removed), quoting Health & Safety Compliance Officer Application in the subject line.
Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 18th January Interview Date: 27th January Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the North East and North West. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Salary: Up to £50,000 Closing date: 18th January Interview Date: 27th January Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the North East and North West. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding . Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Information Governance Officer Remote (Equipment pick up will be required) Contract Type: Temporary (3 months) Hourly Rate: 24.19 per hour, inside IR35 Are you passionate about Information Governance and looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector? Our client is seeking a dedicated Information Governance Assurance Officer to join their dynamic Digital Health team! Bring your expertise and join a vibrant environment committed to excellence in patient care! What You'll Do: As the Information Governance Assurance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in: Supporting the delivery and coordination of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and CQC compliance. Assisting with Subject Access Requests (SAR) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA). Advocating for a risk-based culture in Information Governance across the organisation. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including senior managers and service directors, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Providing expert IG advice and guidance to staff at all levels. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage the organisations Information Governance audit programme. Complete DPIAs and Subject Access Requests while maintaining confidentiality. Produce clear reports for governance committees and the oragnisations management board. Facilitate communication with external stakeholders. Deliver engaging training and awareness programmes on data security and governance. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent significant experience. A formal qualification in Information Governance and Data Protection (e.g., ISEB or GDPR Practitioner). Strong experience in data handling, manipulation, and analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly. A deep understanding of Public Sector Information Governance and data protection legislation.
Jan 09, 2026
Contractor
Information Governance Officer Remote (Equipment pick up will be required) Contract Type: Temporary (3 months) Hourly Rate: 24.19 per hour, inside IR35 Are you passionate about Information Governance and looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector? Our client is seeking a dedicated Information Governance Assurance Officer to join their dynamic Digital Health team! Bring your expertise and join a vibrant environment committed to excellence in patient care! What You'll Do: As the Information Governance Assurance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in: Supporting the delivery and coordination of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and CQC compliance. Assisting with Subject Access Requests (SAR) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA). Advocating for a risk-based culture in Information Governance across the organisation. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including senior managers and service directors, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Providing expert IG advice and guidance to staff at all levels. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage the organisations Information Governance audit programme. Complete DPIAs and Subject Access Requests while maintaining confidentiality. Produce clear reports for governance committees and the oragnisations management board. Facilitate communication with external stakeholders. Deliver engaging training and awareness programmes on data security and governance. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent significant experience. A formal qualification in Information Governance and Data Protection (e.g., ISEB or GDPR Practitioner). Strong experience in data handling, manipulation, and analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly. A deep understanding of Public Sector Information Governance and data protection legislation.
KYM is redefining what luxury means in the modern world. We're more than a destination for pre owned designer fashion - we're a movement built on authenticity, sustainability, and timeless style. From rare, iconic handbags to one of a kind ready to wear, our curated collections connect people with the pieces they love, while championing mindful consumption in an age of fast fashion. KYM is a brand under RM365 Group - an international company with operations in the UK, France, and the Netherlands. Our group focuses on aesthetic beauty and high end luxury, with a strong presence across the European market. In 2024, RM365 Group generated over £20 million in total revenue, including more than £6 million from the France market. Built on a foundation of trust, quality, and purpose, KYM is growing quickly across the UK, France, and beyond. As we expand our global reach, we're scaling our team with curious, driven, and creative people who want to make an impact - not just in fashion, but in shaping the future of circular luxury retail. Join a fast paced, collaborative environment where creativity meets commercial ambition. Every role at KYM plays a direct part in our mission: to inspire a more conscious approach to luxury, empowering individuals to express their style without compromise. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues across departments and locations, and with senior leadership, to bring our vision to life and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. We look for people who share our values, our high standards, and our appetite for innovation - people ready to help shape the next chapter of KYM as we grow into a truly global brand. Why work with us Bonus Scheme Definite bonus twice a year. Salary Review Every June and December. £800/year for formal office attire. Working Hours Holidays 20 days annual leave + bank holidays. Available for long serving team members. Responsibilities Lead all aspects of finance, including planning, treasury, tax, audit, reporting, and risk control across UK and EU entities. Build and manage scalable financial frameworks to support cross border operations and preparation for a U.S. IPO. Oversee investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising strategies (debt and equity). Optimise internal controls, cost structures, and working capital models to enable sustainable growth. Collaborate with the CEO and board on strategic initiatives, growth planning, and international expansion. Drive financial strategies that align with KYM's B2B2C supply chain integration, multi channel distribution, and cross border compliance operations. The Ideal Candidate Master's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; CPA/ACCA preferred. Minimum 8 years' experience in senior finance roles, ideally in e commerce, consumer health, or platform based businesses. Proven track record in international tax structures, IFRS/UK GAAP compliance, and cross border finance. IPO experience (NASDAQ or HKEX) strongly preferred. Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands on approach and strong communication skills in English; French is an advantage. Background in companies such as JD Health, Amazon, Yatsen, Shein, or Farfetch is highly desirable. The annual base salary for this role is £180,000 - £250,000, depending on experience. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. This position operates within a formal office environment, where professional dress is required at all times. To maintain focus and productivity, personal mobile phone use is limited to the lunch break, and snacking is not permitted during working hours. At KYM, we offer a dynamic environment where you'll have the opportunity to shape financial strategies, drive global growth, and play a pivotal role in our upcoming NASDAQ IPO. JOIN OUR TEAM Inclusive Hiring At KYM, we believe exceptional talent comes in many forms. Our recruitment process is built around skills, creativity, and potential - not background. Every candidate has an equal opportunity to showcase their abilities and contribute to our mission of redefining luxury with purpose. Diversity & Equality At KYM, our strength lies in our differences. We celebrate diversity and champion equality across every level of the business, ensuring that every voice is heard and respected. From decision making to daily operations, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Benefits Base Salary: £180,000 - £250,000 (depending on experience) Equity Incentives: Participation in growth stage share scheme or future ESOP Flexible hybrid/remote work environment Performance based bonuses, private pension, and international team travel options Additional Information: Candidates should prepare a portfolio for potential interview stages. We look forward to welcoming you to the RM365 team and leveraging your expertise in luxury authentication to drive our mission forward.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
KYM is redefining what luxury means in the modern world. We're more than a destination for pre owned designer fashion - we're a movement built on authenticity, sustainability, and timeless style. From rare, iconic handbags to one of a kind ready to wear, our curated collections connect people with the pieces they love, while championing mindful consumption in an age of fast fashion. KYM is a brand under RM365 Group - an international company with operations in the UK, France, and the Netherlands. Our group focuses on aesthetic beauty and high end luxury, with a strong presence across the European market. In 2024, RM365 Group generated over £20 million in total revenue, including more than £6 million from the France market. Built on a foundation of trust, quality, and purpose, KYM is growing quickly across the UK, France, and beyond. As we expand our global reach, we're scaling our team with curious, driven, and creative people who want to make an impact - not just in fashion, but in shaping the future of circular luxury retail. Join a fast paced, collaborative environment where creativity meets commercial ambition. Every role at KYM plays a direct part in our mission: to inspire a more conscious approach to luxury, empowering individuals to express their style without compromise. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues across departments and locations, and with senior leadership, to bring our vision to life and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. We look for people who share our values, our high standards, and our appetite for innovation - people ready to help shape the next chapter of KYM as we grow into a truly global brand. Why work with us Bonus Scheme Definite bonus twice a year. Salary Review Every June and December. £800/year for formal office attire. Working Hours Holidays 20 days annual leave + bank holidays. Available for long serving team members. Responsibilities Lead all aspects of finance, including planning, treasury, tax, audit, reporting, and risk control across UK and EU entities. Build and manage scalable financial frameworks to support cross border operations and preparation for a U.S. IPO. Oversee investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising strategies (debt and equity). Optimise internal controls, cost structures, and working capital models to enable sustainable growth. Collaborate with the CEO and board on strategic initiatives, growth planning, and international expansion. Drive financial strategies that align with KYM's B2B2C supply chain integration, multi channel distribution, and cross border compliance operations. The Ideal Candidate Master's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; CPA/ACCA preferred. Minimum 8 years' experience in senior finance roles, ideally in e commerce, consumer health, or platform based businesses. Proven track record in international tax structures, IFRS/UK GAAP compliance, and cross border finance. IPO experience (NASDAQ or HKEX) strongly preferred. Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands on approach and strong communication skills in English; French is an advantage. Background in companies such as JD Health, Amazon, Yatsen, Shein, or Farfetch is highly desirable. The annual base salary for this role is £180,000 - £250,000, depending on experience. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. This position operates within a formal office environment, where professional dress is required at all times. To maintain focus and productivity, personal mobile phone use is limited to the lunch break, and snacking is not permitted during working hours. At KYM, we offer a dynamic environment where you'll have the opportunity to shape financial strategies, drive global growth, and play a pivotal role in our upcoming NASDAQ IPO. JOIN OUR TEAM Inclusive Hiring At KYM, we believe exceptional talent comes in many forms. Our recruitment process is built around skills, creativity, and potential - not background. Every candidate has an equal opportunity to showcase their abilities and contribute to our mission of redefining luxury with purpose. Diversity & Equality At KYM, our strength lies in our differences. We celebrate diversity and champion equality across every level of the business, ensuring that every voice is heard and respected. From decision making to daily operations, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Benefits Base Salary: £180,000 - £250,000 (depending on experience) Equity Incentives: Participation in growth stage share scheme or future ESOP Flexible hybrid/remote work environment Performance based bonuses, private pension, and international team travel options Additional Information: Candidates should prepare a portfolio for potential interview stages. We look forward to welcoming you to the RM365 team and leveraging your expertise in luxury authentication to drive our mission forward.
Job Title: Compliance Officer Location: Hertfordshire (Office-based) Salary: Up to 35,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.30 pm Benefits, Perks & Wellbeing: Onsite swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and free gym Pilates and fitness classes with staff discounts Rooftop bar & restaurant, breakout areas, and year-round social events Family-friendly initiatives, including "Bring Your Kids to Work" days, Meet Santa 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Days off for charity days Workplace pension About the position of Compliance Officer: This is a hands-on, compliance role focused on mitigating risk for contractors in the construction sector. You will review reports, investigate anomalies, and make outbound calls to contractors and clients to validate information, clarify discrepancies, and ensure that payments, tax codes, Unique Tax References (UTRs), CIS registrations, and KYC information are accurate and fully compliant with regulatory and company standards. You will maintain clear audit trails and escalate high-risk matters, making this role central to protecting the business and ensuring robust compliance across the construction contractor network. Key Responsibilities for the position of Compliance Officer: Review contractor reports to identify anomalies, unusual patterns, or potential compliance risks. Investigate large or irregular payments, validating amounts, recipients, and supporting documentation. Check compliance with tax codes, Unique Tax References (UTRs), CIS registration, and KYC/AML requirements. Conduct outbound calls to contractors or clients to gather information, clarify discrepancies, and validate data. Identify potential Modern Slavery Act or human trafficking risks Liaise with the onboarding team to flag quality-control issues and recommend corrective actions. Maintain complete audit trails, evidencing all investigations and actions taken. Escalate high-risk matters to senior compliance leads. Track recurring anomalies and systemic issues to support risk mitigation and process improvement. Experience required for the position of Compliance Officer: Strong investigative mindset with exceptional attention to detail. Confident making outbound calls to verify information and challenge discrepancies. Proactive, reliable, and able to manage workload independently. Knowledge of construction-sector contractor compliance, payroll, KYC/AML, or tax administration is a plus. Able to work full-time from the Cuffley office. Comfortable escalating high-risk matters and maintaining clear audit trails. For more information regarding the role of Compliance Officer , please contact us Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC. Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Compliance Officer Location: Hertfordshire (Office-based) Salary: Up to 35,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.30 pm Benefits, Perks & Wellbeing: Onsite swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and free gym Pilates and fitness classes with staff discounts Rooftop bar & restaurant, breakout areas, and year-round social events Family-friendly initiatives, including "Bring Your Kids to Work" days, Meet Santa 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Days off for charity days Workplace pension About the position of Compliance Officer: This is a hands-on, compliance role focused on mitigating risk for contractors in the construction sector. You will review reports, investigate anomalies, and make outbound calls to contractors and clients to validate information, clarify discrepancies, and ensure that payments, tax codes, Unique Tax References (UTRs), CIS registrations, and KYC information are accurate and fully compliant with regulatory and company standards. You will maintain clear audit trails and escalate high-risk matters, making this role central to protecting the business and ensuring robust compliance across the construction contractor network. Key Responsibilities for the position of Compliance Officer: Review contractor reports to identify anomalies, unusual patterns, or potential compliance risks. Investigate large or irregular payments, validating amounts, recipients, and supporting documentation. Check compliance with tax codes, Unique Tax References (UTRs), CIS registration, and KYC/AML requirements. Conduct outbound calls to contractors or clients to gather information, clarify discrepancies, and validate data. Identify potential Modern Slavery Act or human trafficking risks Liaise with the onboarding team to flag quality-control issues and recommend corrective actions. Maintain complete audit trails, evidencing all investigations and actions taken. Escalate high-risk matters to senior compliance leads. Track recurring anomalies and systemic issues to support risk mitigation and process improvement. Experience required for the position of Compliance Officer: Strong investigative mindset with exceptional attention to detail. Confident making outbound calls to verify information and challenge discrepancies. Proactive, reliable, and able to manage workload independently. Knowledge of construction-sector contractor compliance, payroll, KYC/AML, or tax administration is a plus. Able to work full-time from the Cuffley office. Comfortable escalating high-risk matters and maintaining clear audit trails. For more information regarding the role of Compliance Officer , please contact us Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC. Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days.
Who We Are Ultimate Performance (U.P.) is the world's largest globally scaled private personal training business,operatingacross multiple regions with a reputation for exceptional results, elite coaching, and a truly premium client experience. Backed by leading private equity firm Inflexion, we are a high performance, growth-focused organisation with a strong commercial foundation and international reach. We are entering an exciting next phase of growth, with a clear ambition to significantly expand our global studio footprint over the coming years. This is a pivotal moment for the business and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the evolution of a truly international, performance driven brand. The Opportunity We have a rare opportunity within our People team for aSenior HR Advisor (Employee Relations)to play a key role in supporting our global people agenda, with a strong focus on employee relations, compliance, and manager capability. This is not a passive or purely administrative HR role. Our HR teamoperatesas trusted people and business partners, working closely with leaders across the organisation to ensure people decisions are fair, robust, and commercially sound. You will support, coach, and at times appropriately challenge managers, bringing credibility, empathy, and strong judgement to complex situations. This role offers genuine autonomy and trust. You will be empowered to manage your own workload and priorities, with the freedom to build strong, effective relationships with managers across the global business. It requires confidence, sound judgement, and the ability tooperateindependently while knowing when to escal or collaborate. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, and with exposure to the Chief People Officer on wider initiatives, this role provides meaningful visibility and the opportunity to develop breadth alongside depth. You will take a hands on role in managing employee relations matters globally, supporting disciplinary processes, performance improvement plans, and terminations, while ensuring consistency and best practice across the business. Alongside core employee relations responsibilities, you will work closely with the Learning & Development team to support manager capability initiatives. This will includeidentifyingcommon themes, risks, and development needsemergingfrom employee relations casework, contributing to the design of manager development programmes, and supporting the creation and delivery of practical, relevant training and upskilling initiatives. You will work as part of a close knit, collaborative People team, with dedicated colleagues supporting onboarding, benefits administration, learning and development, recruitment, and health and safety. The team works closely with Payroll to ensure accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee experience across the full employment lifecycle. Within this structure, you will have clear ownership of employee relations matters and will play a key role in ensuring that offboarding processes, including exits and terminations, are handled consistently, compliantly, and in line with best practice across alljurisdictions. This is an excellent opportunity for aSenior HR Advisor with circa 3-5 years' experiencewho is looking to deepen their ERexpertiseand progress toward an HR Business Partner or HR Manager role over time. As the business continues to scale globally, the scope and impact of this role will growaccordingly, offering genuine development, increased responsibility, and exposure to broader people strategy and leadership initiatives. You will thrive if you enjoy pace, complexity, and working within a premium, performance led organisation that setshigh standardsand values pragmatic, commercially grounded HR support. The Ideal You You'llbring strong, practical experience across core HR disciplines, including: Proven employee relationsexpertise, with confidence managing cases end-to end Strong performancemanagement experience, both proactive and reactive Solid HR operational and compliance knowledge Experience supporting and coaching managers Sound judgement, with the ability to balance risk, fairness, and commercial outcomes Experience working in a fast paced, multi site or operational environment Confidence to build relationships and appropriately challenge upwards Comfortoperatingin ambiguity, with a pragmatic and commercially minded approach Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and debate constructively Exposure to international or cross border HR matters (desirable, not essential - support provided for more complexjurisdictions) A genuine interest in health, fitness, and wellbeing A degree or qualification in Human Resources or a related field (or working towards) The Focus The role will centre on employee relations, operational compliance, performance management, and learning & development, while ensuring alignment with global labour laws, local regulations, and internal frameworks, always balancing risk, performance, and culture. For more on who we are and what we stand for, visit The Detail 1. Employee Relations & Case Management Act as the first point of contact for all employee relations matters across the gym estate Manage employee relations cases end-to end, including grievances, disciplinary actions, performance concerns, and absence management Ensure fair, consistent, and timely case management in line with company policy and best practice Maintain accurate case documentation and records Escalate complex or high risk cases appropriately Promote positive employee relations and a respectful workplace culture Adapt style and approach to local labor requirements and culture 2. Performance Management Support the delivery of performance management under the company's structured framework (PT Check In) Coach Gym Managers on setting objectives, conducting monthly reviews, and addressing underperformance Provide guidance on improvement plans, capability processes, and outcomes Ensure performance processes are applied consistently and fairly across locations Support managers in developing high performing teams 3. Operational HR Compliance Ensure Personal Trainers (PTs) and Gym Managers follow corporate HR processes and policies Monitor compliance with contracts, working time requirements, and people processes Support audits and internal checks related to HR operations Identify risks and recommend corrective actions Support consistent application of process and policies across all gyms 4. Local Labour Relations & Legal Compliance Ensure gyms operate in compliance with local labour laws and employment regulations in each country Apply global HR standards while respecting local legal and cultural requirements Stay informed of changes in employment legislation and best practice Support managers with local labour relation issues and compliance queries Partner with external advisors where required 5. Business Partnering with Gym Managers Build strong, trusted relationships with Gym Managers and regional leaders Provide proactive HR support, guidance, and coaching Advise managers on people processes, policies, and decision making Translate business needs into practical HR solutions Support change initiatives and people related projects 6. Learning & Development Lead and support the internal Gym Manager (GM) Pathway programme Contribute to the design and development of learning materials and content Support delivery of training sessions, workshops, and development initiatives Work with stakeholders to identify development needs Promote a culture of continuous learning and growth What we value Results-Driven: You focus on outcomes that genuinely move the needle Own It: You take full ownership, wins, failures, & everything in between. Passion for Progress: You're driven by growth, not just the finish line. Supportive & Personalised: You adapt your approach because no two people (or challenges) are the same What You'll Get 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Pension scheme: salary sacrifice with employer contributions Electric vehicle scheme Simply Health policy: claim back costs for dental, optical, physio, massage & more Exclusive UP discounts, including 40% off our supplements, books, and partner offers Personal Training discounts: up to 50% off our world class transformation programme (up to 36 sessions a year) for you and a loved one Salary sacrifice benefits: Cycle to Work, Tech, and Home schemes Employee Assistance Programme: free 24/7 mental health, counselling, and financial advice Free group fitness classes at our Manchester gym in Spinningfields Hybrid working: two days per week working from home If you are interested in the Senior HR Advisor Rolewe'dlove to hear from you. Apply now! All job applicants are required to have a valid right to work. Your data will be stored by Ultimate Performance and will be used by our HR and recruitment teams for the purpose of managing your application
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Who We Are Ultimate Performance (U.P.) is the world's largest globally scaled private personal training business,operatingacross multiple regions with a reputation for exceptional results, elite coaching, and a truly premium client experience. Backed by leading private equity firm Inflexion, we are a high performance, growth-focused organisation with a strong commercial foundation and international reach. We are entering an exciting next phase of growth, with a clear ambition to significantly expand our global studio footprint over the coming years. This is a pivotal moment for the business and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the evolution of a truly international, performance driven brand. The Opportunity We have a rare opportunity within our People team for aSenior HR Advisor (Employee Relations)to play a key role in supporting our global people agenda, with a strong focus on employee relations, compliance, and manager capability. This is not a passive or purely administrative HR role. Our HR teamoperatesas trusted people and business partners, working closely with leaders across the organisation to ensure people decisions are fair, robust, and commercially sound. You will support, coach, and at times appropriately challenge managers, bringing credibility, empathy, and strong judgement to complex situations. This role offers genuine autonomy and trust. You will be empowered to manage your own workload and priorities, with the freedom to build strong, effective relationships with managers across the global business. It requires confidence, sound judgement, and the ability tooperateindependently while knowing when to escal or collaborate. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, and with exposure to the Chief People Officer on wider initiatives, this role provides meaningful visibility and the opportunity to develop breadth alongside depth. You will take a hands on role in managing employee relations matters globally, supporting disciplinary processes, performance improvement plans, and terminations, while ensuring consistency and best practice across the business. Alongside core employee relations responsibilities, you will work closely with the Learning & Development team to support manager capability initiatives. This will includeidentifyingcommon themes, risks, and development needsemergingfrom employee relations casework, contributing to the design of manager development programmes, and supporting the creation and delivery of practical, relevant training and upskilling initiatives. You will work as part of a close knit, collaborative People team, with dedicated colleagues supporting onboarding, benefits administration, learning and development, recruitment, and health and safety. The team works closely with Payroll to ensure accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee experience across the full employment lifecycle. Within this structure, you will have clear ownership of employee relations matters and will play a key role in ensuring that offboarding processes, including exits and terminations, are handled consistently, compliantly, and in line with best practice across alljurisdictions. This is an excellent opportunity for aSenior HR Advisor with circa 3-5 years' experiencewho is looking to deepen their ERexpertiseand progress toward an HR Business Partner or HR Manager role over time. As the business continues to scale globally, the scope and impact of this role will growaccordingly, offering genuine development, increased responsibility, and exposure to broader people strategy and leadership initiatives. You will thrive if you enjoy pace, complexity, and working within a premium, performance led organisation that setshigh standardsand values pragmatic, commercially grounded HR support. The Ideal You You'llbring strong, practical experience across core HR disciplines, including: Proven employee relationsexpertise, with confidence managing cases end-to end Strong performancemanagement experience, both proactive and reactive Solid HR operational and compliance knowledge Experience supporting and coaching managers Sound judgement, with the ability to balance risk, fairness, and commercial outcomes Experience working in a fast paced, multi site or operational environment Confidence to build relationships and appropriately challenge upwards Comfortoperatingin ambiguity, with a pragmatic and commercially minded approach Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and debate constructively Exposure to international or cross border HR matters (desirable, not essential - support provided for more complexjurisdictions) A genuine interest in health, fitness, and wellbeing A degree or qualification in Human Resources or a related field (or working towards) The Focus The role will centre on employee relations, operational compliance, performance management, and learning & development, while ensuring alignment with global labour laws, local regulations, and internal frameworks, always balancing risk, performance, and culture. For more on who we are and what we stand for, visit The Detail 1. Employee Relations & Case Management Act as the first point of contact for all employee relations matters across the gym estate Manage employee relations cases end-to end, including grievances, disciplinary actions, performance concerns, and absence management Ensure fair, consistent, and timely case management in line with company policy and best practice Maintain accurate case documentation and records Escalate complex or high risk cases appropriately Promote positive employee relations and a respectful workplace culture Adapt style and approach to local labor requirements and culture 2. Performance Management Support the delivery of performance management under the company's structured framework (PT Check In) Coach Gym Managers on setting objectives, conducting monthly reviews, and addressing underperformance Provide guidance on improvement plans, capability processes, and outcomes Ensure performance processes are applied consistently and fairly across locations Support managers in developing high performing teams 3. Operational HR Compliance Ensure Personal Trainers (PTs) and Gym Managers follow corporate HR processes and policies Monitor compliance with contracts, working time requirements, and people processes Support audits and internal checks related to HR operations Identify risks and recommend corrective actions Support consistent application of process and policies across all gyms 4. Local Labour Relations & Legal Compliance Ensure gyms operate in compliance with local labour laws and employment regulations in each country Apply global HR standards while respecting local legal and cultural requirements Stay informed of changes in employment legislation and best practice Support managers with local labour relation issues and compliance queries Partner with external advisors where required 5. Business Partnering with Gym Managers Build strong, trusted relationships with Gym Managers and regional leaders Provide proactive HR support, guidance, and coaching Advise managers on people processes, policies, and decision making Translate business needs into practical HR solutions Support change initiatives and people related projects 6. Learning & Development Lead and support the internal Gym Manager (GM) Pathway programme Contribute to the design and development of learning materials and content Support delivery of training sessions, workshops, and development initiatives Work with stakeholders to identify development needs Promote a culture of continuous learning and growth What we value Results-Driven: You focus on outcomes that genuinely move the needle Own It: You take full ownership, wins, failures, & everything in between. Passion for Progress: You're driven by growth, not just the finish line. Supportive & Personalised: You adapt your approach because no two people (or challenges) are the same What You'll Get 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Pension scheme: salary sacrifice with employer contributions Electric vehicle scheme Simply Health policy: claim back costs for dental, optical, physio, massage & more Exclusive UP discounts, including 40% off our supplements, books, and partner offers Personal Training discounts: up to 50% off our world class transformation programme (up to 36 sessions a year) for you and a loved one Salary sacrifice benefits: Cycle to Work, Tech, and Home schemes Employee Assistance Programme: free 24/7 mental health, counselling, and financial advice Free group fitness classes at our Manchester gym in Spinningfields Hybrid working: two days per week working from home If you are interested in the Senior HR Advisor Rolewe'dlove to hear from you. Apply now! All job applicants are required to have a valid right to work. Your data will be stored by Ultimate Performance and will be used by our HR and recruitment teams for the purpose of managing your application
Do you have a background working within compliance or quality assurance? Do you enjoy ensuring that audits are pristine? If so, then this is the job for you? Our client, a leading debt resolution business, are looking for a quality assurance officer to join their team! Benefits On going support and training 3% pension 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Christmas Shutdown Life Insurance Career progression This head office environment is fun, friendly and very supportive! Within this role you will be ensuring that both their internal and field teams are consistently meeting contractual standards. Reporting to the Compliance Manager, this role plays a critical part in maintaining service excellence and regulatory compliance across all contact operations. Responsibilities Achieve individual and team KPIs, actively engage in monthly 1-2-1 meetings, and seek continuous development opportunities. Complete weekly/monthly reviews of Field Visits and Telephony Call recordings in line with client and internal targets. Provide feedback and identify training needs for Customer Contact, Call Centre, Field Agents, and Area Managers based on call listening outcomes. Analyse QA feedback to identify trends and report findings to the Compliance Manager. Ensure fair and consistent treatment of client customers across all interactions. Escalate urgent matters appropriately and communicate findings constructively across the business. Maintain QA scorecards in accordance with client requirements. Respond to and resolve customer complaints, liaising with relevant departments and following company policies. Assist with processing Data Subject Access Requests as required. Perform administrative duties including file creation and project file maintenance. Support the Field Operations Team with call listening for Field Agents when required. Adhere to all company procedures and policies, including GDPR, and complete associated documentation. Participate in training courses to enhance performance and adapt to evolving business needs. Proactively identify areas for improvement across the business. Engage with all departments to build and maintain effective working relationships. Carry out ad-hoc tasks as requested by management or team leaders You must not have a criminal record and will be required to undergo a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and Credit Reference Check.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Do you have a background working within compliance or quality assurance? Do you enjoy ensuring that audits are pristine? If so, then this is the job for you? Our client, a leading debt resolution business, are looking for a quality assurance officer to join their team! Benefits On going support and training 3% pension 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Christmas Shutdown Life Insurance Career progression This head office environment is fun, friendly and very supportive! Within this role you will be ensuring that both their internal and field teams are consistently meeting contractual standards. Reporting to the Compliance Manager, this role plays a critical part in maintaining service excellence and regulatory compliance across all contact operations. Responsibilities Achieve individual and team KPIs, actively engage in monthly 1-2-1 meetings, and seek continuous development opportunities. Complete weekly/monthly reviews of Field Visits and Telephony Call recordings in line with client and internal targets. Provide feedback and identify training needs for Customer Contact, Call Centre, Field Agents, and Area Managers based on call listening outcomes. Analyse QA feedback to identify trends and report findings to the Compliance Manager. Ensure fair and consistent treatment of client customers across all interactions. Escalate urgent matters appropriately and communicate findings constructively across the business. Maintain QA scorecards in accordance with client requirements. Respond to and resolve customer complaints, liaising with relevant departments and following company policies. Assist with processing Data Subject Access Requests as required. Perform administrative duties including file creation and project file maintenance. Support the Field Operations Team with call listening for Field Agents when required. Adhere to all company procedures and policies, including GDPR, and complete associated documentation. Participate in training courses to enhance performance and adapt to evolving business needs. Proactively identify areas for improvement across the business. Engage with all departments to build and maintain effective working relationships. Carry out ad-hoc tasks as requested by management or team leaders You must not have a criminal record and will be required to undergo a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and Credit Reference Check.
About Freetrade Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers. The Role As our Chief Financial Officer, you will be a strategic and operational leader responsible for shaping Freetrade's financial strategy to ensure sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence. This is a hands-on role where you will balance strategic leadership with the need to drive day-to-day financial execution. You will shape the financial model for our business and be responsible for establishing and scaling an organisation of finance business partners who work directly with product, marketing, people, and operations to fuel our mission. This is a senior executive role that requires strong commercial acumen, deep product understanding, and the ability to translate financial insights into strategic advantage. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and inspire the Finance team and the broader organisation, building an inclusive, high-performing function. Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with Freetrade's growth ambitions. Partner closely with the CEO and executive team to shape company direction, with a strong focus on commercial outcomes and shareholder value. Commercial & Product Finance Work as a key commercial partner for the business, ensuring decisions are grounded in strong financial insight and clear commercial thinking. Partner with the CTO and CMO to evaluate, prioritise, and measure the impact of new features and initiatives. Build pricing and monetisation strategies that balance customer value with sustainable economics. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary finance liaison with Freetrade's Board, the Freetrade Audit & Risk Committee, and our regulator, the FCA. Effectively manage our shareholder relationship with the IG Group, interlocking on key areas such as budget, reporting, and strategy. Leverage and collaborate with IG Group resources, including tax, treasury, and internal audit, to ensure financial efficiency and compliance. Finance Business Partnering Establish and scale a team of finance business partners who support all strategic areas of the business, embedding finance into product, marketing, people, and operations. Drive a culture of collaboration, ensuring that financial insights are accessible, actionable, and drive performance. Equip teams with tools and frameworks to make faster, smarter, more data-informed decisions. Operational & Financial Excellence Own all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting. Partner with the Data team to ensure financial and operational metrics are tracked, analysed, and reported effectively. Ensure KPIs are monitored to understand the health of the business and opportunities, and report progress to the executive team and board. Ensure governance, compliance, and controls while enabling agility and speed. Team Development Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance team. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and commercial thinking. Invest in talent development and create clear growth opportunities within the Finance function. Requirements A strategic leader with strong academic or professional foundations and the ability to drive meaningful change. MBA or equivalent is a plus. Proven experience as a senior finance leader, preferably as a Director or VP of Finance in a fast-paced, product-led organisation (fintech or consumer technology is a strong plus) and are ready to step up into a CFO role. Strong commercial mindset with experience supporting sustainable growth. Experience in or a keen interest in building and scaling finance business partnering within an organisation. Strong product orientation, with an ability to evaluate and influence product and pricing strategy. Deep expertise in financial planning, reporting, and analytics, with the ability to translate complexity into clear insights. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving impact and delivering results. What we don't require We don't require extensive industry experience in financial services or brokerage, although experience or a deep interest in investing are a strong plus. We can teach and onboard the right candidate who is willing to learn our industry. Domain knowledge: We prefer someone who can lead strategy, deliver results by building the right level of partnership, processes, and more, leaning on the expertise of subject matter experts where needed. Benefits Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Why join us This is an opportunity to join a successful fintech company in a senior leadership role that rarely opens up. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the future of financial services. You'll be part of Freetrade's executive team. Hybrid working culture We're operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home. We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together. Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work. Flexibility for those who need it: We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let's talk about it, whether you're a parent or have other care responsibilities. Values At Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty, Focus and Grit. Expect to be asked about these in your interview! Benefits In London: Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked. Bonus Scheme - join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact. First payouts: July 2026 Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%. Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most. Flexibility for those who need it - We're office-first, but life happens. Whether you're a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments. Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Following the completion of our acquisition by IG Group, you can expect our benefits package to further improve as we align with the broader offerings available across the group. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you. To find out more about how we look after your personal data when you apply for a job with us, please see our Recruitment Privacy Policy here. Please note we are not accepting agency CVs.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
About Freetrade Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers. The Role As our Chief Financial Officer, you will be a strategic and operational leader responsible for shaping Freetrade's financial strategy to ensure sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence. This is a hands-on role where you will balance strategic leadership with the need to drive day-to-day financial execution. You will shape the financial model for our business and be responsible for establishing and scaling an organisation of finance business partners who work directly with product, marketing, people, and operations to fuel our mission. This is a senior executive role that requires strong commercial acumen, deep product understanding, and the ability to translate financial insights into strategic advantage. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and inspire the Finance team and the broader organisation, building an inclusive, high-performing function. Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with Freetrade's growth ambitions. Partner closely with the CEO and executive team to shape company direction, with a strong focus on commercial outcomes and shareholder value. Commercial & Product Finance Work as a key commercial partner for the business, ensuring decisions are grounded in strong financial insight and clear commercial thinking. Partner with the CTO and CMO to evaluate, prioritise, and measure the impact of new features and initiatives. Build pricing and monetisation strategies that balance customer value with sustainable economics. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary finance liaison with Freetrade's Board, the Freetrade Audit & Risk Committee, and our regulator, the FCA. Effectively manage our shareholder relationship with the IG Group, interlocking on key areas such as budget, reporting, and strategy. Leverage and collaborate with IG Group resources, including tax, treasury, and internal audit, to ensure financial efficiency and compliance. Finance Business Partnering Establish and scale a team of finance business partners who support all strategic areas of the business, embedding finance into product, marketing, people, and operations. Drive a culture of collaboration, ensuring that financial insights are accessible, actionable, and drive performance. Equip teams with tools and frameworks to make faster, smarter, more data-informed decisions. Operational & Financial Excellence Own all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting. Partner with the Data team to ensure financial and operational metrics are tracked, analysed, and reported effectively. Ensure KPIs are monitored to understand the health of the business and opportunities, and report progress to the executive team and board. Ensure governance, compliance, and controls while enabling agility and speed. Team Development Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance team. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and commercial thinking. Invest in talent development and create clear growth opportunities within the Finance function. Requirements A strategic leader with strong academic or professional foundations and the ability to drive meaningful change. MBA or equivalent is a plus. Proven experience as a senior finance leader, preferably as a Director or VP of Finance in a fast-paced, product-led organisation (fintech or consumer technology is a strong plus) and are ready to step up into a CFO role. Strong commercial mindset with experience supporting sustainable growth. Experience in or a keen interest in building and scaling finance business partnering within an organisation. Strong product orientation, with an ability to evaluate and influence product and pricing strategy. Deep expertise in financial planning, reporting, and analytics, with the ability to translate complexity into clear insights. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving impact and delivering results. What we don't require We don't require extensive industry experience in financial services or brokerage, although experience or a deep interest in investing are a strong plus. We can teach and onboard the right candidate who is willing to learn our industry. Domain knowledge: We prefer someone who can lead strategy, deliver results by building the right level of partnership, processes, and more, leaning on the expertise of subject matter experts where needed. Benefits Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Why join us This is an opportunity to join a successful fintech company in a senior leadership role that rarely opens up. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the future of financial services. You'll be part of Freetrade's executive team. Hybrid working culture We're operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home. We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together. Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work. Flexibility for those who need it: We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let's talk about it, whether you're a parent or have other care responsibilities. Values At Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty, Focus and Grit. Expect to be asked about these in your interview! Benefits In London: Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked. Bonus Scheme - join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact. First payouts: July 2026 Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%. Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most. Flexibility for those who need it - We're office-first, but life happens. Whether you're a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments. Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Following the completion of our acquisition by IG Group, you can expect our benefits package to further improve as we align with the broader offerings available across the group. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you. To find out more about how we look after your personal data when you apply for a job with us, please see our Recruitment Privacy Policy here. Please note we are not accepting agency CVs.
Astute's Renewable Energy team is partnering with a UK leading business in anaerobic digestion that provides cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management. We are looking to recruit a Regional Compliance Officer to support with our clients' sites located in Wales, the Midlands, the Southeast and West Region. The vital Regional Compliance Officer role comes with a salary of up to 45,000 (depending on experience), a discretionary bonus, pension, life assurance, ongoing training, development and progression. If you're an experienced Compliance Officer and are looking to work for one of the largest Biogas operators in the UK and are a cutting edge, bold and inspirational business, then upload your CV to apply today. . Responsibilities and duties of the Regional Compliance Officer role Reporting to the Environmental Permitting Manager you will: Leading in external inspections/visits from regulatory bodies. (EA/HSE/APHA/PLA) Carrying out integrated management system audits (IMS, i.e. ISO and PAS 110 re-certification audits). Drafting responses and identifying pragmatic and cost-effective solutions. Completing annual reports, pollution inventory and improvement condition returns for the sites as required by the permits. Completing and submitting permit variations and renewals to the EA and APHA. The development and review of relevant risk assessments, SOPs, training and driving safety improvements throughout the business. Other duties as require Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Safety and/or Environmental Management qualification (IEMA, CEnv) Full UK Driving License Personal skills The Regional Compliance Officer role would suit someone who is: Experience with ISO and NEBOSH standards. Previous experience working in an environmental compliance or health and safety role. A passion for the environment and being involved in its upkeep. The willingness to travel between sites multiple times per week. Salary and benefits of the Regional Compliance Officer role Salary of up to 45,000 Car allowance Pension scheme Healthcare Life assurance The chance to join a leader in the renewable energy sector INDREN Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Astute's Renewable Energy team is partnering with a UK leading business in anaerobic digestion that provides cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management. We are looking to recruit a Regional Compliance Officer to support with our clients' sites located in Wales, the Midlands, the Southeast and West Region. The vital Regional Compliance Officer role comes with a salary of up to 45,000 (depending on experience), a discretionary bonus, pension, life assurance, ongoing training, development and progression. If you're an experienced Compliance Officer and are looking to work for one of the largest Biogas operators in the UK and are a cutting edge, bold and inspirational business, then upload your CV to apply today. . Responsibilities and duties of the Regional Compliance Officer role Reporting to the Environmental Permitting Manager you will: Leading in external inspections/visits from regulatory bodies. (EA/HSE/APHA/PLA) Carrying out integrated management system audits (IMS, i.e. ISO and PAS 110 re-certification audits). Drafting responses and identifying pragmatic and cost-effective solutions. Completing annual reports, pollution inventory and improvement condition returns for the sites as required by the permits. Completing and submitting permit variations and renewals to the EA and APHA. The development and review of relevant risk assessments, SOPs, training and driving safety improvements throughout the business. Other duties as require Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Safety and/or Environmental Management qualification (IEMA, CEnv) Full UK Driving License Personal skills The Regional Compliance Officer role would suit someone who is: Experience with ISO and NEBOSH standards. Previous experience working in an environmental compliance or health and safety role. A passion for the environment and being involved in its upkeep. The willingness to travel between sites multiple times per week. Salary and benefits of the Regional Compliance Officer role Salary of up to 45,000 Car allowance Pension scheme Healthcare Life assurance The chance to join a leader in the renewable energy sector INDREN Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
