Principal Electrical Design Engineer Stowmarket, London - Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary: Freedom are seeking a Principal Power System Engineer to join us on our journey! Are you a Lead who can motivate and inspire? Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Manage and lead with delivering technically demanding projects. Have good commercial awareness with the ability to work closely with the clients to build a strong relationship, and regular communication both written and verbally. Lead all types of power system projects from inception to completion unaided, ensuring that the project is cost effective and delivered on time with the deadlines in the proposal. Co-ordinate and implementation of multiple design inputs to ensure electrical design complies with other disciplines and stakeholders' requirements (cost, health and safety, environment, design risks, lead times etc.) Manage, mentor and provide training / guidance to Design, Assistant and Graduate Engineer's and Apprentices as required. Have detailed knowledge and understanding of various power system studies. Also, be able to produce and review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for the following studies (not exhaustive): Load Flow Study Reactive power capability study Short circuit study Protection coordination and settings study, Arc-flash study, Transient stability study, Motor-starting study, Harmonics study (G5/5), Energization study (P28), Grid compliance studies (G99), LV coordination studies (BS7671), Insulation coordination study and Switching study. Have good understanding of working with different power system software' like DigSILENT Power Factory/PSSE/ETAP/IPSA, Amtech Protect, ProDesign, PSCAD. Attend and chair design team meetings/progress meetings with the team/client via teams or in person to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of work. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Review/authorize power system reports and drawings to a high standard and be able to provide constructive technical feedback to all engineering levels Ability to confidently conduct, supervise and demonstrate site visits to collect required for various power system studies Ability to estimate design budget cost in supporting sales proposals and preparation of tender technical documents including precise technical responses with case study examples. Experience : Extensive experience in performing electrical power system studies with typically 15-18 years with strong technical fundamentals, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector. Qualifications: Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree (typically 2:1 or above) or Master's degree in electrical engineering in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. Ph.D in Electrical power system is desirable but not mandatory. Chartered Status (Preferred): Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) is highly desirable Certifications (Optional): Professional certifications such as NEBOSH for health and safety, or specific training in system studies and protection coordination studies for complex power systems, may be beneficial Why Join Us? At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Private Medical Insurance Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes) Ongoing Training & Development Programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Principal Electrical Design Engineer Stowmarket, London - Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary: Freedom are seeking a Principal Power System Engineer to join us on our journey! Are you a Lead who can motivate and inspire? Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Manage and lead with delivering technically demanding projects. Have good commercial awareness with the ability to work closely with the clients to build a strong relationship, and regular communication both written and verbally. Lead all types of power system projects from inception to completion unaided, ensuring that the project is cost effective and delivered on time with the deadlines in the proposal. Co-ordinate and implementation of multiple design inputs to ensure electrical design complies with other disciplines and stakeholders' requirements (cost, health and safety, environment, design risks, lead times etc.) Manage, mentor and provide training / guidance to Design, Assistant and Graduate Engineer's and Apprentices as required. Have detailed knowledge and understanding of various power system studies. Also, be able to produce and review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for the following studies (not exhaustive): Load Flow Study Reactive power capability study Short circuit study Protection coordination and settings study, Arc-flash study, Transient stability study, Motor-starting study, Harmonics study (G5/5), Energization study (P28), Grid compliance studies (G99), LV coordination studies (BS7671), Insulation coordination study and Switching study. Have good understanding of working with different power system software' like DigSILENT Power Factory/PSSE/ETAP/IPSA, Amtech Protect, ProDesign, PSCAD. Attend and chair design team meetings/progress meetings with the team/client via teams or in person to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of work. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Review/authorize power system reports and drawings to a high standard and be able to provide constructive technical feedback to all engineering levels Ability to confidently conduct, supervise and demonstrate site visits to collect required for various power system studies Ability to estimate design budget cost in supporting sales proposals and preparation of tender technical documents including precise technical responses with case study examples. Experience : Extensive experience in performing electrical power system studies with typically 15-18 years with strong technical fundamentals, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector. Qualifications: Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree (typically 2:1 or above) or Master's degree in electrical engineering in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. Ph.D in Electrical power system is desirable but not mandatory. Chartered Status (Preferred): Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) is highly desirable Certifications (Optional): Professional certifications such as NEBOSH for health and safety, or specific training in system studies and protection coordination studies for complex power systems, may be beneficial Why Join Us? At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Private Medical Insurance Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes) Ongoing Training & Development Programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Senior Civil Design Engineer London, Stowmarket - Hybrid Permanent Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Are you an experienced Civil / Structural Design Engineer with a passion for civil engineering and the energy sector? Freedom Professional Services are seeking an individual with a strong technical expertise in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. With your strong technical expertise, you will be asked to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion and be able to work in close collaboration with other internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental), along with clients and stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNO's, as well as design and build opportunities for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project, from planning and cost estimation to construction and quality control. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Produce, update and review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for the following (not exhaustive): masonry buildings, steel portal frames, reinforced concrete transformer bunds, surface and foul water drainage, roads, fencing, earthworks, external works, refurbishment. Co-ordination and implementation of multiple design inputs to ensure civil design complies with other disciplines and stakeholders' requirements (for example structural design, electrical design, operational and site restrictions etc.). Organise, manage, and maintain BIM/CAD files, databases, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring version control and data integrity, in accordance with company BIM policy. Manage pre-construction surveys (safe dig, topographical, GPR, geotechnical site investigation) and ensure the engineering strategy incorporates relevant pre-construction information. Management of design risks to deliver buildable solutions. Have a strong understanding of CDM requirements, including reviewing designers risk assessments, coordinating health and safety measures, and liaising with project stakeholders to promote the principles of safe by design. Attend and chair design team meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of work. Attend construction progress meetings as required at client/contractor offices or construction sites. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Provision of contract administration on the client's behalf?(where applicable) Checking of third-party designs (for example, ICP substation design, roof trusses, pre-cast planks, steelwork fabrication drawings, doors etc.) Produce rebar details and bar bending schedules, and reinforced and psot-tensioned concrete designs. Pile foundation designs, vertical load bearing capacity assessments, and understand laterally loaded vertical and battered piles, and appropriate pile selection. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious senior civil engineer with the following attributes: Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Revit/Solidworks. Experience of setting out and level recording. TWD Experience: haul roads, bell mouths, access bridges, culverts, construction compound design, platform designs, MEWP pad designs, and swept path analysis. Proven experience of working in a design environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete. Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning You'll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE. Desirable: Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure Full UK driving licence. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by reg
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Civil Design Engineer London, Stowmarket - Hybrid Permanent Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Are you an experienced Civil / Structural Design Engineer with a passion for civil engineering and the energy sector? Freedom Professional Services are seeking an individual with a strong technical expertise in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. With your strong technical expertise, you will be asked to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion and be able to work in close collaboration with other internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental), along with clients and stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNO's, as well as design and build opportunities for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project, from planning and cost estimation to construction and quality control. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Produce, update and review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for the following (not exhaustive): masonry buildings, steel portal frames, reinforced concrete transformer bunds, surface and foul water drainage, roads, fencing, earthworks, external works, refurbishment. Co-ordination and implementation of multiple design inputs to ensure civil design complies with other disciplines and stakeholders' requirements (for example structural design, electrical design, operational and site restrictions etc.). Organise, manage, and maintain BIM/CAD files, databases, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring version control and data integrity, in accordance with company BIM policy. Manage pre-construction surveys (safe dig, topographical, GPR, geotechnical site investigation) and ensure the engineering strategy incorporates relevant pre-construction information. Management of design risks to deliver buildable solutions. Have a strong understanding of CDM requirements, including reviewing designers risk assessments, coordinating health and safety measures, and liaising with project stakeholders to promote the principles of safe by design. Attend and chair design team meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of work. Attend construction progress meetings as required at client/contractor offices or construction sites. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Provision of contract administration on the client's behalf?(where applicable) Checking of third-party designs (for example, ICP substation design, roof trusses, pre-cast planks, steelwork fabrication drawings, doors etc.) Produce rebar details and bar bending schedules, and reinforced and psot-tensioned concrete designs. Pile foundation designs, vertical load bearing capacity assessments, and understand laterally loaded vertical and battered piles, and appropriate pile selection. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious senior civil engineer with the following attributes: Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Revit/Solidworks. Experience of setting out and level recording. TWD Experience: haul roads, bell mouths, access bridges, culverts, construction compound design, platform designs, MEWP pad designs, and swept path analysis. Proven experience of working in a design environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete. Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning You'll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE. Desirable: Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure Full UK driving licence. Benefits: We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick Pay Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by reg
Principal Electrical Design Engineer Stowmarket, London - Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary: Freedom are seeking a Principal Power System Engineer to join us on our journey! Are you a Lead who can motivate and inspire? Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Manage and lead with delivering technically demanding projects. Have good commercial awareness with the ability to work closely with the clients to build a strong relationship, and regular communication both written and verbally. Lead all types of power system projects from inception to completion unaided, ensuring that the project is cost effective and delivered on time with the deadlines in the proposal. Co-ordinate and implementation of multiple design inputs to ensure electrical design complies with other disciplines and stakeholders' requirements (cost, health and safety, environment, design risks, lead times etc.) Manage, mentor and provide training / guidance to Design, Assistant and Graduate Engineer's and Apprentices as required. Have detailed knowledge and understanding of various power system studies. Also, be able to produce and review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for the following studies (not exhaustive): Load Flow Study Reactive power capability study Short circuit study Protection coordination and settings study, Arc-flash study, Transient stability study, Motor-starting study, Harmonics study (G5/5), Energization study (P28), Grid compliance studies (G99), LV coordination studies (BS7671), Insulation coordination study and Switching study. Have good understanding of working with different power system software' like DigSILENT Power Factory/PSSE/ETAP/IPSA, Amtech Protect, ProDesign, PSCAD. Attend and chair design team meetings/progress meetings with the team/client via teams or in person to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of work. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Review/authorize power system reports and drawings to a high standard and be able to provide constructive technical feedback to all engineering levels Ability to confidently conduct, supervise and demonstrate site visits to collect required for various power system studies Ability to estimate design budget cost in supporting sales proposals and preparation of tender technical documents including precise technical responses with case study examples. Experience : Extensive experience in performing electrical power system studies with typically 15-18 years with strong technical fundamentals, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector. Qualifications: Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree (typically 2:1 or above) or Master's degree in electrical engineering in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. Ph.D in Electrical power system is desirable but not mandatory. Chartered Status (Preferred): Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) is highly desirable Certifications (Optional): Professional certifications such as NEBOSH for health and safety, or specific training in system studies and protection coordination studies for complex power systems, may be beneficial Why Join Us? At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Private Medical Insurance Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes) Ongoing Training & Development Programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Principal Electrical Design Engineer Stowmarket, London - Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary: Freedom are seeking a Principal Power System Engineer to join us on our journey! Are you a Lead who can motivate and inspire? Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Manage and lead with delivering technically demanding projects. Have good commercial awareness with the ability to work closely with the clients to build a strong relationship, and regular communication both written and verbally. Lead all types of power system projects from inception to completion unaided, ensuring that the project is cost effective and delivered on time with the deadlines in the proposal. Co-ordinate and implementation of multiple design inputs to ensure electrical design complies with other disciplines and stakeholders' requirements (cost, health and safety, environment, design risks, lead times etc.) Manage, mentor and provide training / guidance to Design, Assistant and Graduate Engineer's and Apprentices as required. Have detailed knowledge and understanding of various power system studies. Also, be able to produce and review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for the following studies (not exhaustive): Load Flow Study Reactive power capability study Short circuit study Protection coordination and settings study, Arc-flash study, Transient stability study, Motor-starting study, Harmonics study (G5/5), Energization study (P28), Grid compliance studies (G99), LV coordination studies (BS7671), Insulation coordination study and Switching study. Have good understanding of working with different power system software' like DigSILENT Power Factory/PSSE/ETAP/IPSA, Amtech Protect, ProDesign, PSCAD. Attend and chair design team meetings/progress meetings with the team/client via teams or in person to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of work. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Review/authorize power system reports and drawings to a high standard and be able to provide constructive technical feedback to all engineering levels Ability to confidently conduct, supervise and demonstrate site visits to collect required for various power system studies Ability to estimate design budget cost in supporting sales proposals and preparation of tender technical documents including precise technical responses with case study examples. Experience : Extensive experience in performing electrical power system studies with typically 15-18 years with strong technical fundamentals, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector. Qualifications: Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree (typically 2:1 or above) or Master's degree in electrical engineering in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. Ph.D in Electrical power system is desirable but not mandatory. Chartered Status (Preferred): Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) is highly desirable Certifications (Optional): Professional certifications such as NEBOSH for health and safety, or specific training in system studies and protection coordination studies for complex power systems, may be beneficial Why Join Us? At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Private Medical Insurance Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes) Ongoing Training & Development Programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Chair in Drug Discovery Department Faculty of Science Salary Starting from £75,182, rising to £138,905 Contract Type Full Time, Open Ended Closing Date Tuesday 26 May 2026 About the role The Departments of Life Sciences and Chemistry are seeking an exceptional research leader to join us as Chair in Drug Discovery, a strategic joint appointment across the two departments that will help shape the future of th click apply for full job details
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Chair in Drug Discovery Department Faculty of Science Salary Starting from £75,182, rising to £138,905 Contract Type Full Time, Open Ended Closing Date Tuesday 26 May 2026 About the role The Departments of Life Sciences and Chemistry are seeking an exceptional research leader to join us as Chair in Drug Discovery, a strategic joint appointment across the two departments that will help shape the future of th click apply for full job details
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Chief Information Officer (CIO) for our World Services division, to lead and govern a lean, high performing global IT function that delivers secure, reliable and business enabling technology services. About the role This is a senior leadership role accountable for overall IT strategy, operating model design, governance and performance. The CIO provides clear direction and oversight across Service Operations, Technical Operations, and Cybersecurity and Productivity Solutions Operations, ensuring technology services are aligned with business priorities, risk appetite and compliance obligations. Operating within a security first, cloud centric environment, the CIO ensures that IT delivers predictable, transparent and measurable outcomes, balancing operational stability with continuous improvement and transformation. The role acts as a trusted partner to senior business leadership, translating business strategy into a coherent technology roadmap while maintaining strong control, accountability and financial discipline. The CIO leads a small, highly skilled internal team augmented by managed service partners, ensuring that internal capability is focused on leadership, governance, architecture and assurance rather than commodity delivery. This role reports directly to the World Services Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a functional report through to the M+C Saatchi Group CIO. What you'll do IT leadership and strategy Define and own the World Services IT strategy aligned to business objectives, growth plans and risk appetite. Establish clear priorities, outcomes and success measures across all IT domains. Act as the senior information technology advisor to World Services leadership, providing clear, pragmatic guidance on technology decisions and trade offs. Work closely with peers and ensure strategic alignment. Operating model ownership Own and evolve the IT operating model, ensuring clear accountability across Service Operations, Technical Operations, and Cybersecurity and Productivity Solutions Operations. Chair and lead the IT Leadership Group, ensuring effective cross domain coordination, decision making and escalation. Ensure the operating model remains lean, scalable and fit for purpose as business needs evolve. Governance, risk and compliance Provide executive oversight of IT governance, risk management and compliance activities. Ensure alignment with recognised frameworks including ITIL, ISO27001, NIST , NIST , Essential 8 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Maintain executive visibility of risk, control effectiveness, audit readiness and remediation activities. Security and resilience Set clear expectations for a 'security by default' culture across all IT services and delivery activities. Ensure appropriate investment and prioritisation of cyber security, resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities. Act as the senior escalation point for major incidents and security events, ensuring effective communication and decision making . Service performance and accountability Hold domain leads accountable for service quality, availability, performance and user experience. Ensure clear metrics, reporting and transparency of IT performance to business stakeholders. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, automation and operational maturity. Technology roadmap and investment Own the end to end technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy and architectural principles. Approve major initiatives, investments and changes, balancing cost, risk, value and long term sustainability. Ensure technology spend is well governed, transparent and delivers measurable business value. Project and change oversight Provide executive sponsorship and oversight for IT projects and change programmes. Ensure project managers within IT are empowered to coordinate across World Services business units. Maintain visibility of delivery progress, risks and dependencies, intervening where required. Vendor and partner management Set strategy and governance for managed service providers and information technology partners. Ensure strong commercial management, performance oversight and accountability. Ensure internal teams remain focused on leadership, governance and value adding activities. Outcomes A secure, stable and predictable IT environment supporting global operations. Clear accountability and visibility across all IT domains. Strong alignment between information technology delivery, business priorities and information risk management. Consistent compliance with security and governance frameworks. A trusted, transparent IT function recognised as a business partner. A scalable operating model capable of supporting future growth and change. About you You are a senior information technology leader with experience operating at executive level within complex, securitised and highly regulated environments. You bring a strong balance of strategic vision, governance discipline and operational pragmatism. You are comfortable leading small, high impact teams, working with managed service partners and influencing senior stakeholders. You understand that effective IT leadership is about clarity, accountability and outcomes rather than scale. You'll bring with you experience and capabilities including: Proven experience as a CIO, IT Director or equivalent senior information technology leadership role. Strong understanding of IT operating models, service management and governance. Experience operating within fast paced regulated or security focused environments. Demonstrable knowledge of frameworks such as ITIL, ISO27001 and NIST 800-53 and 800-171. Experience overseeing cyber security, information security risk and compliance at executive level. Strong commercial acumen and experience governing technology spend and vendors. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You're good at: Setting clear direction and expectations. Balancing risk, cost, security and business enablement. Holding leaders accountable while empowering them to deliver. Translating business strategy into actionable technology outcomes. Creating clarity, structure and focus in complex environments. WHAT YOU'LL GET A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 27 days holiday per year, pension contributions, private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, enhanced maternity/parental leave, plus a whole host of others including: Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per year Half days off before bank holidays Emergency care days for dependants Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year Season Ticket loan Payroll Giving Scheme Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize An annual Summer and Christmas party Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays We also offer learning opportunities around D&I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in several active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success. ABOUT M&C SAATCHI GROUP M&C Saatchi Group is a creative company that connects specialist expertise, fuelled by data, technology, and culture, to help clients navigate, create, and lead meaningful change. The Group operates across five core divisions: Connected Creativity; Passion Marketing; Global & Social Issues; Brand, Experience & Innovation; and Performance Media. Headquartered in London, operations span 23 countries with major hubs in the UK, Europe, US, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia. M&C Saatchi Group's two principles, Diversity of Thought and Brutal Simplicity of Thought, guide how they build teams and solve problems. M&C Saatchi Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on talent and capability, without regard for any personal characteristics. All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Chief Information Officer (CIO) for our World Services division, to lead and govern a lean, high performing global IT function that delivers secure, reliable and business enabling technology services. About the role This is a senior leadership role accountable for overall IT strategy, operating model design, governance and performance. The CIO provides clear direction and oversight across Service Operations, Technical Operations, and Cybersecurity and Productivity Solutions Operations, ensuring technology services are aligned with business priorities, risk appetite and compliance obligations. Operating within a security first, cloud centric environment, the CIO ensures that IT delivers predictable, transparent and measurable outcomes, balancing operational stability with continuous improvement and transformation. The role acts as a trusted partner to senior business leadership, translating business strategy into a coherent technology roadmap while maintaining strong control, accountability and financial discipline. The CIO leads a small, highly skilled internal team augmented by managed service partners, ensuring that internal capability is focused on leadership, governance, architecture and assurance rather than commodity delivery. This role reports directly to the World Services Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a functional report through to the M+C Saatchi Group CIO. What you'll do IT leadership and strategy Define and own the World Services IT strategy aligned to business objectives, growth plans and risk appetite. Establish clear priorities, outcomes and success measures across all IT domains. Act as the senior information technology advisor to World Services leadership, providing clear, pragmatic guidance on technology decisions and trade offs. Work closely with peers and ensure strategic alignment. Operating model ownership Own and evolve the IT operating model, ensuring clear accountability across Service Operations, Technical Operations, and Cybersecurity and Productivity Solutions Operations. Chair and lead the IT Leadership Group, ensuring effective cross domain coordination, decision making and escalation. Ensure the operating model remains lean, scalable and fit for purpose as business needs evolve. Governance, risk and compliance Provide executive oversight of IT governance, risk management and compliance activities. Ensure alignment with recognised frameworks including ITIL, ISO27001, NIST , NIST , Essential 8 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Maintain executive visibility of risk, control effectiveness, audit readiness and remediation activities. Security and resilience Set clear expectations for a 'security by default' culture across all IT services and delivery activities. Ensure appropriate investment and prioritisation of cyber security, resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities. Act as the senior escalation point for major incidents and security events, ensuring effective communication and decision making . Service performance and accountability Hold domain leads accountable for service quality, availability, performance and user experience. Ensure clear metrics, reporting and transparency of IT performance to business stakeholders. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, automation and operational maturity. Technology roadmap and investment Own the end to end technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy and architectural principles. Approve major initiatives, investments and changes, balancing cost, risk, value and long term sustainability. Ensure technology spend is well governed, transparent and delivers measurable business value. Project and change oversight Provide executive sponsorship and oversight for IT projects and change programmes. Ensure project managers within IT are empowered to coordinate across World Services business units. Maintain visibility of delivery progress, risks and dependencies, intervening where required. Vendor and partner management Set strategy and governance for managed service providers and information technology partners. Ensure strong commercial management, performance oversight and accountability. Ensure internal teams remain focused on leadership, governance and value adding activities. Outcomes A secure, stable and predictable IT environment supporting global operations. Clear accountability and visibility across all IT domains. Strong alignment between information technology delivery, business priorities and information risk management. Consistent compliance with security and governance frameworks. A trusted, transparent IT function recognised as a business partner. A scalable operating model capable of supporting future growth and change. About you You are a senior information technology leader with experience operating at executive level within complex, securitised and highly regulated environments. You bring a strong balance of strategic vision, governance discipline and operational pragmatism. You are comfortable leading small, high impact teams, working with managed service partners and influencing senior stakeholders. You understand that effective IT leadership is about clarity, accountability and outcomes rather than scale. You'll bring with you experience and capabilities including: Proven experience as a CIO, IT Director or equivalent senior information technology leadership role. Strong understanding of IT operating models, service management and governance. Experience operating within fast paced regulated or security focused environments. Demonstrable knowledge of frameworks such as ITIL, ISO27001 and NIST 800-53 and 800-171. Experience overseeing cyber security, information security risk and compliance at executive level. Strong commercial acumen and experience governing technology spend and vendors. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You're good at: Setting clear direction and expectations. Balancing risk, cost, security and business enablement. Holding leaders accountable while empowering them to deliver. Translating business strategy into actionable technology outcomes. Creating clarity, structure and focus in complex environments. WHAT YOU'LL GET A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 27 days holiday per year, pension contributions, private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, enhanced maternity/parental leave, plus a whole host of others including: Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per year Half days off before bank holidays Emergency care days for dependants Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year Season Ticket loan Payroll Giving Scheme Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize An annual Summer and Christmas party Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays We also offer learning opportunities around D&I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in several active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success. ABOUT M&C SAATCHI GROUP M&C Saatchi Group is a creative company that connects specialist expertise, fuelled by data, technology, and culture, to help clients navigate, create, and lead meaningful change. The Group operates across five core divisions: Connected Creativity; Passion Marketing; Global & Social Issues; Brand, Experience & Innovation; and Performance Media. Headquartered in London, operations span 23 countries with major hubs in the UK, Europe, US, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia. M&C Saatchi Group's two principles, Diversity of Thought and Brutal Simplicity of Thought, guide how they build teams and solve problems. M&C Saatchi Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on talent and capability, without regard for any personal characteristics. All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Software Engineering Manager - Services About this role Capital One is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join us in our London office. You will have previous experience of leading a Software Engineering team and be passionate about people and technical leadership. What you'll do Be a differential people leader. Literally . We expect you to coach and nurture your engineers and make a material positive difference to their careers and impact on the business. Bring technical leadership to your team. We don't require you to code, but we do expect you to stay close to your team's work, set a high bar for engineering, understand technical risks and influence architectural thinking and decisions. Bring context and purpose to your team. You will ensure your team understands the why behind the work they do, and you will be intentional about how you own and shape culture. Own ways of working and deliveries, partnering with your Product Owner and Change Delivery Lead to shape roadmaps and lead frequent delivery of high quality software in a complex regulatory environment Own one or more business applications, keeping them well-managed and compliant with the high bar set by the business Be a manager for the business , elevating your thinking beyond your immediate team. You'll represent the interests and context of the business to your engineers, and help make the environment beyond your immediate team a better place. What we're looking for An approachable and inquisitive problem-solving leader, with a focus on the why, and a passion for growing people, nurturing culture and leading technical delivery to help us get things done and make things better in a complex, regulatory environment. We are looking for: Previous experience in leading teams, growing engineers and dealing with conflict, constructively and collaboratively Previous experience of having been an experienced software engineer, and somebody who remains comfortable with technology, architectural decisions and technical trade-offs Previous experience in our backend tech stack - Java, Spring, AWS and who is a strong advocate of tight feedback loops through mechanisms including, but not limited to automated tests, CI/CD pipelines and frequent releases A balance of self-reflection and bias for action Strong ownership and excellent communication A drive for positive, proactive impact We understand that great engineering managers may not have everything listed here, and that is OK. If you believe you can make a difference, lead a happy & high-performing engineering team and you have the drive to make a positive impact on the business, we'd love to hear from you. What's in it for you: A people and technical leadership role in an engineering organisation that actively values excellence and doing the right thing, in a business that cares for its associates and has interesting problems to solve around growth, security, availability and performance in a highly regulated space. A learning environment with access to many excellent resources including online technical courses and in-person leadership training A competitive salary and immediate access to core benefits including salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% company contribution, bonus, generous holiday entitlement, private medical insurance and flexible benefits including season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspace and facilities designed to inspire and support you. In our (quite beautiful) London office, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you'll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous) Solve real world problems, navigate ambiguity and deliver on the public cloud (AWS) to drive growth and operational efficiencies in an ambitious and growing UK business Influence change in a complex regulated environment Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Software Engineering Manager - Services About this role Capital One is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join us in our London office. You will have previous experience of leading a Software Engineering team and be passionate about people and technical leadership. What you'll do Be a differential people leader. Literally . We expect you to coach and nurture your engineers and make a material positive difference to their careers and impact on the business. Bring technical leadership to your team. We don't require you to code, but we do expect you to stay close to your team's work, set a high bar for engineering, understand technical risks and influence architectural thinking and decisions. Bring context and purpose to your team. You will ensure your team understands the why behind the work they do, and you will be intentional about how you own and shape culture. Own ways of working and deliveries, partnering with your Product Owner and Change Delivery Lead to shape roadmaps and lead frequent delivery of high quality software in a complex regulatory environment Own one or more business applications, keeping them well-managed and compliant with the high bar set by the business Be a manager for the business , elevating your thinking beyond your immediate team. You'll represent the interests and context of the business to your engineers, and help make the environment beyond your immediate team a better place. What we're looking for An approachable and inquisitive problem-solving leader, with a focus on the why, and a passion for growing people, nurturing culture and leading technical delivery to help us get things done and make things better in a complex, regulatory environment. We are looking for: Previous experience in leading teams, growing engineers and dealing with conflict, constructively and collaboratively Previous experience of having been an experienced software engineer, and somebody who remains comfortable with technology, architectural decisions and technical trade-offs Previous experience in our backend tech stack - Java, Spring, AWS and who is a strong advocate of tight feedback loops through mechanisms including, but not limited to automated tests, CI/CD pipelines and frequent releases A balance of self-reflection and bias for action Strong ownership and excellent communication A drive for positive, proactive impact We understand that great engineering managers may not have everything listed here, and that is OK. If you believe you can make a difference, lead a happy & high-performing engineering team and you have the drive to make a positive impact on the business, we'd love to hear from you. What's in it for you: A people and technical leadership role in an engineering organisation that actively values excellence and doing the right thing, in a business that cares for its associates and has interesting problems to solve around growth, security, availability and performance in a highly regulated space. A learning environment with access to many excellent resources including online technical courses and in-person leadership training A competitive salary and immediate access to core benefits including salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% company contribution, bonus, generous holiday entitlement, private medical insurance and flexible benefits including season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspace and facilities designed to inspire and support you. In our (quite beautiful) London office, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you'll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous) Solve real world problems, navigate ambiguity and deliver on the public cloud (AWS) to drive growth and operational efficiencies in an ambitious and growing UK business Influence change in a complex regulated environment Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Senior Software Engineering Manager What you'll do You'll support a cross-functional group of 3 to 4 engineering teams to design, develop and integrate software features that are delightful and vital to the lives of credit card consumers across all walks of life Coach and nurture your engineering managers on how to build, empower and operate teams to achieve their goals Collaborate with product managers and designers on the overall product roadmap for a key business goal Provide sound stewardship of the platform and capabilities created and owned by your teams Be part of the engineering leadership team that evolves and enhances our capability, by defining and adopting best practices Play a lead role in the development of your teams culture, their vision and how they achieve it Work with associates across the business to identify, lead and drive change that impacts associates beyond your team What we're looking for You'll have experience in leading and supporting multi-disciplined engineering teams to achieve business goals You're comfortable in reaching technical trade-offs between short-term team and long-term business needs You're passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent You'll demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and work together across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste What you'll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous) An in-depth understanding and experience working with the cloud/AWS and the opportunities that it brings Solving real world problems and being comfortable working in a complex regulated environment Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in either our London or Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Senior Software Engineering Manager What you'll do You'll support a cross-functional group of 3 to 4 engineering teams to design, develop and integrate software features that are delightful and vital to the lives of credit card consumers across all walks of life Coach and nurture your engineering managers on how to build, empower and operate teams to achieve their goals Collaborate with product managers and designers on the overall product roadmap for a key business goal Provide sound stewardship of the platform and capabilities created and owned by your teams Be part of the engineering leadership team that evolves and enhances our capability, by defining and adopting best practices Play a lead role in the development of your teams culture, their vision and how they achieve it Work with associates across the business to identify, lead and drive change that impacts associates beyond your team What we're looking for You'll have experience in leading and supporting multi-disciplined engineering teams to achieve business goals You're comfortable in reaching technical trade-offs between short-term team and long-term business needs You're passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent You'll demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and work together across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste What you'll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous) An in-depth understanding and experience working with the cloud/AWS and the opportunities that it brings Solving real world problems and being comfortable working in a complex regulated environment Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in either our London or Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Overview We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a Consultant in Neuropsychiatry to work for a private service based in Swindon. This is a full-time role, providing psychiatric care to a 20-bed neurological centre for men and women who have acquired brain surgery. Salary: £154,000 + £8,400 car allowance Position: Consultant Neuropsychiatrist Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Setting: 20 bed neurological centre for men and women who have acquired brain surgery Location: Swindon Responsibilities Responsible for the administration of the Mental Health Act, Clinical Policy, Clinical Standards and associated administrative tasks in respect of service users. Manage and evaluate the medical service through audits, ensuring clinical policy, practice and its application are research-based and of an excellent standard Work in conjunction with external stakeholders to map and facilitate the service users' journey back into the community Chair ward MDT (ICR) meetings Ensure the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach for service users Involvement in the assessment of referrals and ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are appropriately admitted Contribute to the training, education and development of staff of all disciplines Participate in delivering Clinical Governance What benefits are on offer? 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity Package Free meals while on duty Employee Assistance Services Career development and training Wellbeing support and activities Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover Flexibility to work in clinically led environments Qualifications Medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent Excellent spoken and written communication skills Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions Leadership ability The ability to affect change professionally and organisationally Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health Knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary cases in mental and physical health Previous consultant experience What can Athona offer you? Experts in the psychiatry sector offering a professional and supportive service Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals. Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day. If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with James on .
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Overview We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a Consultant in Neuropsychiatry to work for a private service based in Swindon. This is a full-time role, providing psychiatric care to a 20-bed neurological centre for men and women who have acquired brain surgery. Salary: £154,000 + £8,400 car allowance Position: Consultant Neuropsychiatrist Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Setting: 20 bed neurological centre for men and women who have acquired brain surgery Location: Swindon Responsibilities Responsible for the administration of the Mental Health Act, Clinical Policy, Clinical Standards and associated administrative tasks in respect of service users. Manage and evaluate the medical service through audits, ensuring clinical policy, practice and its application are research-based and of an excellent standard Work in conjunction with external stakeholders to map and facilitate the service users' journey back into the community Chair ward MDT (ICR) meetings Ensure the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach for service users Involvement in the assessment of referrals and ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are appropriately admitted Contribute to the training, education and development of staff of all disciplines Participate in delivering Clinical Governance What benefits are on offer? 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity Package Free meals while on duty Employee Assistance Services Career development and training Wellbeing support and activities Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover Flexibility to work in clinically led environments Qualifications Medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent Excellent spoken and written communication skills Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions Leadership ability The ability to affect change professionally and organisationally Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health Knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary cases in mental and physical health Previous consultant experience What can Athona offer you? Experts in the psychiatry sector offering a professional and supportive service Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals. Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day. If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with James on .
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Engineering Manager - Software & ML About this role We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager who brings a solid foundation in modern development and some experience with Machine Learning environments . You'll lead and grow a team that builds the core software powering our data-driven financial products, ensuring our models are integrated into seamless, consumer-facing experiences. What you'll do Lead & Scale: Support a cross-functional group of engineers to design, develop, and integrate software features that are vital to the lives of credit card consumers. Nurture Talent: Coach and nurture your engineers, including those working on ML integration to achieve their technical, business, and personal goals. Bridge the Gap: Collaborate with Product Managers and Data Scientists to ensure ML models are effectively integrated into our production software. Build Robust Systems: Oversee the development of platforms that are performant, secure, and capable of handling the unique deployment needs of AI-powered features. Optimize Delivery: Enhance engineering and agile processes, ensuring that model updates and software releases move in sync. What we're looking for Leadership Excellence: Proven experience leading and supporting software engineering teams to achieve business goals. Technical Breadth: Excellent knowledge of RESTful API development in modern languages (Java, Python, or .Net) and experience with Cloud environments (AWS or Azure). AI Awareness: You aren't necessarily a researcher, but you have expectations of how AI fits into the stack . You understand the basics of model inference, data requirements, and how to manage the non-deterministic nature of AI. Strategic Thinking: Comfortable making technical trade-offs between the need for rapid experimentation and long-term architectural stability. Collaborative Mindset: Ability to communicate effectively across engineering teams to maximize inner-sourcing and reduce technical debt. What you'll get to learn ML Integration at Scale: How to take machine learning models out of the lab and into a high-concurrency production environment. Regulated AI: Navigating the complexities of fairness and transparency in a regulated financial landscape. Cloud Evolution: Deepening your expertise in AWS/Cloud native tools that support modern intelligent applications. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in either our London or Nottingham offices. We have a hybrid working model. You'll be based in the office 3 days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) to foster team connection and collaboration. What's in it for you Innovation Time: We give you 10% of your time to work on cutting-edge projects-whether that's exploring new AI frameworks or building internal tools. Growth: Access to Capital One University and external training to help you grow as both a leader and a technical strategist. Total Reward: Competitive salary, performance bonus, and immediate access to core benefits (pension, private medical, and generous holiday). World-Class Facilities: From our Nottingham gym and music rooms to our London rooftop running track and premium coffee bars. Our Commitment to Diversity We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. We partner with organisations like Women in Tech and Stonewall to ensure we build teams that reflect the customers we serve. We offer a host of internal networks including REACH (Race Equality and Culture Heritage), OutFront (LGBTQ+ support), and Mind Your Mind . Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Engineering Manager - Software & ML About this role We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager who brings a solid foundation in modern development and some experience with Machine Learning environments . You'll lead and grow a team that builds the core software powering our data-driven financial products, ensuring our models are integrated into seamless, consumer-facing experiences. What you'll do Lead & Scale: Support a cross-functional group of engineers to design, develop, and integrate software features that are vital to the lives of credit card consumers. Nurture Talent: Coach and nurture your engineers, including those working on ML integration to achieve their technical, business, and personal goals. Bridge the Gap: Collaborate with Product Managers and Data Scientists to ensure ML models are effectively integrated into our production software. Build Robust Systems: Oversee the development of platforms that are performant, secure, and capable of handling the unique deployment needs of AI-powered features. Optimize Delivery: Enhance engineering and agile processes, ensuring that model updates and software releases move in sync. What we're looking for Leadership Excellence: Proven experience leading and supporting software engineering teams to achieve business goals. Technical Breadth: Excellent knowledge of RESTful API development in modern languages (Java, Python, or .Net) and experience with Cloud environments (AWS or Azure). AI Awareness: You aren't necessarily a researcher, but you have expectations of how AI fits into the stack . You understand the basics of model inference, data requirements, and how to manage the non-deterministic nature of AI. Strategic Thinking: Comfortable making technical trade-offs between the need for rapid experimentation and long-term architectural stability. Collaborative Mindset: Ability to communicate effectively across engineering teams to maximize inner-sourcing and reduce technical debt. What you'll get to learn ML Integration at Scale: How to take machine learning models out of the lab and into a high-concurrency production environment. Regulated AI: Navigating the complexities of fairness and transparency in a regulated financial landscape. Cloud Evolution: Deepening your expertise in AWS/Cloud native tools that support modern intelligent applications. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in either our London or Nottingham offices. We have a hybrid working model. You'll be based in the office 3 days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) to foster team connection and collaboration. What's in it for you Innovation Time: We give you 10% of your time to work on cutting-edge projects-whether that's exploring new AI frameworks or building internal tools. Growth: Access to Capital One University and external training to help you grow as both a leader and a technical strategist. Total Reward: Competitive salary, performance bonus, and immediate access to core benefits (pension, private medical, and generous holiday). World-Class Facilities: From our Nottingham gym and music rooms to our London rooftop running track and premium coffee bars. Our Commitment to Diversity We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. We partner with organisations like Women in Tech and Stonewall to ensure we build teams that reflect the customers we serve. We offer a host of internal networks including REACH (Race Equality and Culture Heritage), OutFront (LGBTQ+ support), and Mind Your Mind . Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Chair of Governors Location: Ark Priory Primary Academy, Acton Ln, London W3 8NR Closing date: 08/05/2026 Interviews: May/June 2026 Start date: September 2026 This is an exciting time to join us as Chair of Governors on the local governing body for the Ark Priory Primary Academy. You will join a close-knit community of enthusiastic governors, teachers, senior leaders, pupils and parents, with guidance and support from the central team of experts at Ark Schools. The Chair must provide the local governing body with a clear lead and direction, ensuring that the governors work as an effective team and understand their own roles. The ideal candidate will have some experience in school governance (although this is not essential), or alternatively will have demonstrated leadership skills in a board or committee setting. The Chair will: demonstrate alignment to the purpose, values and beliefs of Ark Priory Primary Academy, work closely with the Regional Director and Principal to promote and maintain high standards of educational achievement by offering support, challenge and encouragement; ensure that the local governing body monitors the delivery of the vision, ethos and strategic direction for the school; utilise your personal and professional skills, experience and knowledge to lead the local governing body ensuring considered and sound discussions are held; delegate tasks across the local governing body so that all members contribute, and feel that their individual skills, knowledge and experience are well-used and that the overall workload is shared; ensure that the local governing body monitors and reviews the financial performance of the school and effective use of the school's resources; support the vision and ethos of Ark Schools and work collaboratively approach the role within the delegated responsibilities as outlined in Ark's Decision Making Framework As well as an interest in and commitment to the education sector we are seeking the following personal attributes: An engaging style, providing ideas and solutions A willingness to commit the required time and effort Team focused with strong leadership skills High levels of integrity An ability to challenge appropriately As Chair you should expect to commit up to two days per month to the role in term time but this is not necessarily time in school. Local Governing Body Ark governors are drawn from a range of backgrounds and bring their skills, life experience and work experience to the local governing body (LGB). Governors take on a link role and develop expertise in areas such as Safeguarding, Careers and Destinations, Finance and SEND. Ark provides general and specialist training to support governors, Chairs and future Chairs. The LGB meets five times a year. How to apply We want our local governing body to include members with a broad range of experience, backgrounds and skills that not only reflect the community we serve but contribute to our long term goals and add real value to our strategic decision making. We welcome applications from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds and all appointments are made on merit following a fair and transparent process. If you would like a confidential, informal discussion about the role please contact Katie Bird If you would like to be considered for the position please send an up to date CV with a covering letter explaining why you believe you would be suitable for the role via the button below. The closing date for applications is Friday 8th May 2026 and interviews will be held in May/June. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take over the Chair role in September 2026 (with a period of handover from the current Chair). All Ark Chairs and governors are required to adhere to the Ark governors' Code of Conduct, undergo an enhanced disclosure DBS check and make an annual Declaration of Interest. This may require you to withdraw from specific discussions where you, a partner or close relative or associate stands to gain or where you are so close to a matter being discussed that it will be difficult for you to be impartial.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Chair of Governors Location: Ark Priory Primary Academy, Acton Ln, London W3 8NR Closing date: 08/05/2026 Interviews: May/June 2026 Start date: September 2026 This is an exciting time to join us as Chair of Governors on the local governing body for the Ark Priory Primary Academy. You will join a close-knit community of enthusiastic governors, teachers, senior leaders, pupils and parents, with guidance and support from the central team of experts at Ark Schools. The Chair must provide the local governing body with a clear lead and direction, ensuring that the governors work as an effective team and understand their own roles. The ideal candidate will have some experience in school governance (although this is not essential), or alternatively will have demonstrated leadership skills in a board or committee setting. The Chair will: demonstrate alignment to the purpose, values and beliefs of Ark Priory Primary Academy, work closely with the Regional Director and Principal to promote and maintain high standards of educational achievement by offering support, challenge and encouragement; ensure that the local governing body monitors the delivery of the vision, ethos and strategic direction for the school; utilise your personal and professional skills, experience and knowledge to lead the local governing body ensuring considered and sound discussions are held; delegate tasks across the local governing body so that all members contribute, and feel that their individual skills, knowledge and experience are well-used and that the overall workload is shared; ensure that the local governing body monitors and reviews the financial performance of the school and effective use of the school's resources; support the vision and ethos of Ark Schools and work collaboratively approach the role within the delegated responsibilities as outlined in Ark's Decision Making Framework As well as an interest in and commitment to the education sector we are seeking the following personal attributes: An engaging style, providing ideas and solutions A willingness to commit the required time and effort Team focused with strong leadership skills High levels of integrity An ability to challenge appropriately As Chair you should expect to commit up to two days per month to the role in term time but this is not necessarily time in school. Local Governing Body Ark governors are drawn from a range of backgrounds and bring their skills, life experience and work experience to the local governing body (LGB). Governors take on a link role and develop expertise in areas such as Safeguarding, Careers and Destinations, Finance and SEND. Ark provides general and specialist training to support governors, Chairs and future Chairs. The LGB meets five times a year. How to apply We want our local governing body to include members with a broad range of experience, backgrounds and skills that not only reflect the community we serve but contribute to our long term goals and add real value to our strategic decision making. We welcome applications from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds and all appointments are made on merit following a fair and transparent process. If you would like a confidential, informal discussion about the role please contact Katie Bird If you would like to be considered for the position please send an up to date CV with a covering letter explaining why you believe you would be suitable for the role via the button below. The closing date for applications is Friday 8th May 2026 and interviews will be held in May/June. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take over the Chair role in September 2026 (with a period of handover from the current Chair). All Ark Chairs and governors are required to adhere to the Ark governors' Code of Conduct, undergo an enhanced disclosure DBS check and make an annual Declaration of Interest. This may require you to withdraw from specific discussions where you, a partner or close relative or associate stands to gain or where you are so close to a matter being discussed that it will be difficult for you to be impartial.
Chief Digital and Transformation Officer The closing date is 06 April 2026 We are inviting applications for a new role on our NHS executive team to lead the digital and transformation agenda for Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, serving Derbyshire and Derby. This role will lead the strategic integration of digital, data, technology and organisational change unlocking new capabilities, driving innovation and transforming how we deliver services for the benefit of the patients and communities we serve. The Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) provides strategic leadership to ensure technology, innovation and service redesign are fully aligned with Trust priorities and wider system objectives. The postholder will act as Chief Information Officer (CIO), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and Cyber Security Lead, providing assurance to the Board that digital infrastructure, information governance and cyber security arrangements are robust, secure and future-focused. This is a high profile executive leadership role requiring strong Board level credibility, influence and the ability to lead complex change in partnership with key stakeholders. Main duties of the job Key Priorities Board level leadership Contribute as a full Trust Board member, shaping strategy, providing expert advice and constructive challenge on digital, data and transformation matters. Transformation and service redesign Lead large scale transformation programmes that enable new models of care, digital innovation, agile working and service sustainability. Digital and data strategy Develop and deliver the Trust's digital and IMT strategy, ensuring systems support safe, effective and efficient care and high quality decision making. Information governance and cyber security Fulfil statutory responsibilities as CIO and SIRO, ensuring strong data protection, information governance and cyber resilience. Partnership and system working Build strong relationships across the Joined Up Care Derbyshire system to support collaborative transformation and shared digital ambition. Financial stewardship Provide strategic oversight of digital and transformation investment, ensuring value for money and long term organisational benefit. About us Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in peoples own homes and via virtual consultations. During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care. Job responsibilities See attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please send a CV and covering letter outlining how your skills and experience align to the requirements of this role as detailed in the job description and person specification to . The covering letter should also include salary expectations. Applications should be authored by the applicant and demonstrate personal reflection on the role and organisation. Submissions that appear to be wholly or largely generated using artificial intelligence tools may not be progressed. Person Specification Experience Experience of leading large scale organisational change and transformation Experience of partnership working and cross organisational collaboration Digital, data and technology leadership Experience in managing teams, budgets and complex projects Knowledge & Skills Understanding of NHS and social care operating environments Influential and motivational leadership Strong communication and influencing skills Effective chairing and stakeholder management Advanced IT literacy and familiarity with digital tools and Microsoft Office Ability to manage complexity and make decisions under pressure Qualifications Inclusion on an appropriate specialist register or equivalent senior level experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Chief Digital and Transformation Officer The closing date is 06 April 2026 We are inviting applications for a new role on our NHS executive team to lead the digital and transformation agenda for Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, serving Derbyshire and Derby. This role will lead the strategic integration of digital, data, technology and organisational change unlocking new capabilities, driving innovation and transforming how we deliver services for the benefit of the patients and communities we serve. The Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) provides strategic leadership to ensure technology, innovation and service redesign are fully aligned with Trust priorities and wider system objectives. The postholder will act as Chief Information Officer (CIO), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and Cyber Security Lead, providing assurance to the Board that digital infrastructure, information governance and cyber security arrangements are robust, secure and future-focused. This is a high profile executive leadership role requiring strong Board level credibility, influence and the ability to lead complex change in partnership with key stakeholders. Main duties of the job Key Priorities Board level leadership Contribute as a full Trust Board member, shaping strategy, providing expert advice and constructive challenge on digital, data and transformation matters. Transformation and service redesign Lead large scale transformation programmes that enable new models of care, digital innovation, agile working and service sustainability. Digital and data strategy Develop and deliver the Trust's digital and IMT strategy, ensuring systems support safe, effective and efficient care and high quality decision making. Information governance and cyber security Fulfil statutory responsibilities as CIO and SIRO, ensuring strong data protection, information governance and cyber resilience. Partnership and system working Build strong relationships across the Joined Up Care Derbyshire system to support collaborative transformation and shared digital ambition. Financial stewardship Provide strategic oversight of digital and transformation investment, ensuring value for money and long term organisational benefit. About us Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in peoples own homes and via virtual consultations. During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care. Job responsibilities See attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please send a CV and covering letter outlining how your skills and experience align to the requirements of this role as detailed in the job description and person specification to . The covering letter should also include salary expectations. Applications should be authored by the applicant and demonstrate personal reflection on the role and organisation. Submissions that appear to be wholly or largely generated using artificial intelligence tools may not be progressed. Person Specification Experience Experience of leading large scale organisational change and transformation Experience of partnership working and cross organisational collaboration Digital, data and technology leadership Experience in managing teams, budgets and complex projects Knowledge & Skills Understanding of NHS and social care operating environments Influential and motivational leadership Strong communication and influencing skills Effective chairing and stakeholder management Advanced IT literacy and familiarity with digital tools and Microsoft Office Ability to manage complexity and make decisions under pressure Qualifications Inclusion on an appropriate specialist register or equivalent senior level experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Morgan Hunt are currently working with a Professional Regulatory Body in their search for an interim Governance Coordinator to join their Corporate Services team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a highly visible and varied role, offering the opportunity to support senior leadership and play a key role in delivering effective governance across the organisation. Job Title: Governance Coordinator Location: Hybrid - 20-40% in London office Salary: £34,743 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months - maternity cover) Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) In this role you will support the coordination and delivery of Council and Committee activity, working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive and Registrar, and Board members. You will plan and organise meetings, coordinate agendas and papers, and ensure that governance processes run smoothly and efficiently. A key part of the role will involve producing high quality minutes, tracking actions through to completion, and maintaining accurate governance records. You will also act as a key point of contact for Council and Committee members, managing communications and supporting effective engagement across governance structures. Alongside governance responsibilities you will provide Executive Assistant support to senior stakeholders, including diary coordination, correspondence and administrative support. You will also contribute to wider governance processes such as recruitment and appraisals, maintaining registers (e.g. declarations of interest), and supporting the publication of governance materials. This is a fast paced and stakeholder focused role, suited to someone who is highly organised, confident working with senior stakeholders, and able to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and attention to detail. The successful candidate will have experience supporting governance functions, boards or committees, ideally within a regulatory, public sector or similar environment. You will be a strong communicator, confident handling sensitive information, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Key Responsibilities Plan, organise and coordinate Council and Committee meetings. Prepare agendas, collate papers and ensure meetings run effectively. Produce clear, accurate minutes and manage action logs through to completion. Act as a key point of contact for Council and Committee members. Provide Executive Assistant support to the Chief Executive, Chair and senior stakeholders. Support governance processes including recruitment, appraisals and member administration. Maintain governance records, registers and documentation for audit and compliance purposes. Support the publication of governance materials, including website updates. Provide general administrative and office support as required. Candidate Profile Experience supporting governance, board or committee functions. Strong minute taking skills and ability to produce high quality documentation. Experience working with senior stakeholders in a professional environment. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Proactive, reliable and able to work independently. Experience within regulatory, public sector or similar environments (desirable). Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with governance systems. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a small, collaborative organisation, supporting senior leadership and gaining exposure to high level governance processes. You'll play a key role in ensuring effective decision making and governance, while developing valuable experience in a regulatory environment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Alfie Robinson at Morgan Hunt on for more information. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Morgan Hunt are currently working with a Professional Regulatory Body in their search for an interim Governance Coordinator to join their Corporate Services team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a highly visible and varied role, offering the opportunity to support senior leadership and play a key role in delivering effective governance across the organisation. Job Title: Governance Coordinator Location: Hybrid - 20-40% in London office Salary: £34,743 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months - maternity cover) Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) In this role you will support the coordination and delivery of Council and Committee activity, working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive and Registrar, and Board members. You will plan and organise meetings, coordinate agendas and papers, and ensure that governance processes run smoothly and efficiently. A key part of the role will involve producing high quality minutes, tracking actions through to completion, and maintaining accurate governance records. You will also act as a key point of contact for Council and Committee members, managing communications and supporting effective engagement across governance structures. Alongside governance responsibilities you will provide Executive Assistant support to senior stakeholders, including diary coordination, correspondence and administrative support. You will also contribute to wider governance processes such as recruitment and appraisals, maintaining registers (e.g. declarations of interest), and supporting the publication of governance materials. This is a fast paced and stakeholder focused role, suited to someone who is highly organised, confident working with senior stakeholders, and able to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and attention to detail. The successful candidate will have experience supporting governance functions, boards or committees, ideally within a regulatory, public sector or similar environment. You will be a strong communicator, confident handling sensitive information, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Key Responsibilities Plan, organise and coordinate Council and Committee meetings. Prepare agendas, collate papers and ensure meetings run effectively. Produce clear, accurate minutes and manage action logs through to completion. Act as a key point of contact for Council and Committee members. Provide Executive Assistant support to the Chief Executive, Chair and senior stakeholders. Support governance processes including recruitment, appraisals and member administration. Maintain governance records, registers and documentation for audit and compliance purposes. Support the publication of governance materials, including website updates. Provide general administrative and office support as required. Candidate Profile Experience supporting governance, board or committee functions. Strong minute taking skills and ability to produce high quality documentation. Experience working with senior stakeholders in a professional environment. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Proactive, reliable and able to work independently. Experience within regulatory, public sector or similar environments (desirable). Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with governance systems. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a small, collaborative organisation, supporting senior leadership and gaining exposure to high level governance processes. You'll play a key role in ensuring effective decision making and governance, while developing valuable experience in a regulatory environment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Alfie Robinson at Morgan Hunt on for more information. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Job Description: Services Manager (VESS Alliance) Reporting to: Head of Services - Youth Justice ROLE OVERVIEW New Horizon Youth Centre (NHYC) is commissioned by London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) as part of an Alliance with Safer London, St Giles Trust and the VRU to deliver on their Violence and Exploitation Support Services (VESS). The commission has been running since June 2024. The Services Manager is the key NHYC operational lead for the Alliance, sitting as part of our wider Youth Justice team. They are responsible ensuring successful delivery of the commission and fulfilment of the objectives agreed with Alliance partners. JOB OBJECTIVES The key objectives of the post are: To lead on the operational delivery of our new VESS Alliance contract. To work with the Head of Services to ensure delivery of housing focused casework to young people impacted by violence and exploitation who are referred via the Alliance front door. To support the management and development of a team of housing caseworkers. To ensure the successful working of the VESS Alliance partnership, with Safer London, St Giles Trust and the VRU, and other subcontracted partners. Key details Contract type and hours: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £37,024 - £41,600 Location: New Horizon Youth Centre, 68 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JR Application deadline: 9am, 21st April 2026 How to apply: complete our application form below, submit your CV and write a 2 page cover letter/supporting statement. Please don't include your name or address in your CV or cover letter. Main tasks and responsibilities Staff Management To work with the Head of Services to lead, supervise and develop team members, ensuring they make a full and positive contribution to the achievement of NHYC's mission. This will include: Participating in recruitment, selection and induction of new staff, locums, students and volunteers. Leading, managing and motivating team members including volunteers, students and locum workers by means of: Drawing up and carrying out planned programmes of induction and training. Setting and monitoring individual performance objectives and targets. Holding regular, recorded supervisions, annual appraisals and team meetings Managing the workload of the team to ensure that adequate cover is provided at all times. Dealing with problems concerning staff conduct, performance and attendance in line with policies and procedures. Providing expert coaching and guidance to staff and monitoring and evaluating their work with young people, including chairing case review meetings. Young People's Services Supporting the Head of Services in all aspects of the development and delivery of the service, ensuring young people receive a high-quality service from the point of referral via the Alliance front door to the achievement of an appropriate housing outcome. Supporting the Head of Services in all aspects of the development and delivery of the service, ensuring young people receive a high-quality service from the point of referral via the Alliance front door to the achievement of an appropriate housing outcome. Holding a small caseload of young people when required. Continued use of feedback and showing a commitment to a service that is sensitive and responsive to young people's needs. Taking a hands on approach to dealing with complex or difficult cases. Sharing best practice To proactively share best practice with internal and external stakeholders in order to maximise the impact of the work of NHYC. This will include: Acting to maximise the profile of NHYC and the wider VESS Alliance by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with partners who might offer resources, funding, or individual services relevant to young people's needs. Formulating Service Level Agreements where appropriate. Working with the Head of Services to research and pilot new systems that will benefit the service and assist in best practice sharing throughout the whole organisation. Promoting and representing NHYC and the Alliance at relevant external forums, meetings and events. Information management To produce and maintain accurate and useful information in a range of formats in order to promote effective service delivery and evaluation. This will include: Recording all contact with clients appropriately and maintaining all relevant files and recording systems up to date. Inputting and extracting information from the client database and other accounting systems. Utilising computer software for the production of correspondence and reports. Producing project monitoring reports and evaluation in a variety of formats to meet the requirements of senior managers, funders and service providers. Being fully and compliant with NHYC and Alliance GDPR policies. Reviewing personal and professional development needs Continuously reviewing own working practices in line with client feedback and current best practice. Reviewing and evaluating own performance to identify strengths and areas for development. Identifying own learning and development needs and opportunities. Undertaking development and training opportunities and being responsible for obtaining maximum benefit through review, reflection, and practice. Other Undertaking duties in relation to the smooth running of the day centre and life skills service, including covering for other members of the team where necessary. Acting on behalf of the Head of Services on day to day matters in their absence and contributing to the overall management of the team as requested. Following NHYC's policies, procedures and performance expectations in all functions of the post. Undertaking as required any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by the Head of Services, Director of Operations or CEO. Person specification We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies to a high level and want to use these to the full in their work. Experience and Track Record Experience of managing services for young people. (E) Experience of assessing risk and implementing safety procedures when supporting children and young people involved in or at risk of violence or exploitation. (E) Knowledge of housing and homelessness, and experience of achieving housing outcomes for young people, including those from the VESS client group. (E) Experience of line managing staff and/or volunteers, including coordinating the work of a number of individuals to achieve effective outcomes, and the ability to motivate staff to deliver high-quality services. (D) Experience of working with a range of external partners to co-deliver services. (E) Confidence in managing competing priorities within a partnership, including the ability to provide and respond to sometimes challenging feedback. (E) Experience of using IT systems (including databases) to support the achievement of service objectives and learning. (E) The ability to multitask in a pressured environment. (E) Specialist Knowledge and Role Requirements Ability to maintain enthusiasm for a high level of contact with young people on a day to day basis (including young people impacted by violence and offending) and a genuine interest in helping young people to make changes in their lives and move towards independent living. (E) Understanding of the kinds of behaviour that young people fleeing violence and exploitation might demonstrate and the ability to take a trauma informed approach to managing such behaviour. (E) Thorough and up to date knowledge of: Local and National Government policies and procedures in relation to the client group (D) Relevant organisations and their role/responsibilities in providing support to young people (D) Youth Justice legislation and guidance. (D) Housing options for young people in London. (D) Knowledge of working to performance indicators, including monitoring and reporting on service outputs/outcomes, client tracking, analysing performance information, and identifying corrective action. (E) An understanding of and a commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as it applies to a supportive service and in the workplace. (E) A high level of knowledge of health and safety issues in a working environment. (E) Experience and knowledge around safeguarding policy and procedures for children and adults at risk, including knowledge relevant to violence and exploitation. (E) Additional job requirements Willingness and ability to work outside of normal hours on occasion (within New Horizon's flexible working arrangements), including work over the Christmas period when required. Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements. Willingness to work from different sites including our day centre in Camden. Timescales and how to apply Dates Closing date for applications: 9am, 21st April 2026 Shortlisted candidates will be informed: 22nd April 2026 Interviews: 29th April 2026 Application process Complete the application form below. Upload your CV setting out your career history, education or qualifications . click apply for full job details
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Job Description: Services Manager (VESS Alliance) Reporting to: Head of Services - Youth Justice ROLE OVERVIEW New Horizon Youth Centre (NHYC) is commissioned by London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) as part of an Alliance with Safer London, St Giles Trust and the VRU to deliver on their Violence and Exploitation Support Services (VESS). The commission has been running since June 2024. The Services Manager is the key NHYC operational lead for the Alliance, sitting as part of our wider Youth Justice team. They are responsible ensuring successful delivery of the commission and fulfilment of the objectives agreed with Alliance partners. JOB OBJECTIVES The key objectives of the post are: To lead on the operational delivery of our new VESS Alliance contract. To work with the Head of Services to ensure delivery of housing focused casework to young people impacted by violence and exploitation who are referred via the Alliance front door. To support the management and development of a team of housing caseworkers. To ensure the successful working of the VESS Alliance partnership, with Safer London, St Giles Trust and the VRU, and other subcontracted partners. Key details Contract type and hours: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £37,024 - £41,600 Location: New Horizon Youth Centre, 68 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JR Application deadline: 9am, 21st April 2026 How to apply: complete our application form below, submit your CV and write a 2 page cover letter/supporting statement. Please don't include your name or address in your CV or cover letter. Main tasks and responsibilities Staff Management To work with the Head of Services to lead, supervise and develop team members, ensuring they make a full and positive contribution to the achievement of NHYC's mission. This will include: Participating in recruitment, selection and induction of new staff, locums, students and volunteers. Leading, managing and motivating team members including volunteers, students and locum workers by means of: Drawing up and carrying out planned programmes of induction and training. Setting and monitoring individual performance objectives and targets. Holding regular, recorded supervisions, annual appraisals and team meetings Managing the workload of the team to ensure that adequate cover is provided at all times. Dealing with problems concerning staff conduct, performance and attendance in line with policies and procedures. Providing expert coaching and guidance to staff and monitoring and evaluating their work with young people, including chairing case review meetings. Young People's Services Supporting the Head of Services in all aspects of the development and delivery of the service, ensuring young people receive a high-quality service from the point of referral via the Alliance front door to the achievement of an appropriate housing outcome. Supporting the Head of Services in all aspects of the development and delivery of the service, ensuring young people receive a high-quality service from the point of referral via the Alliance front door to the achievement of an appropriate housing outcome. Holding a small caseload of young people when required. Continued use of feedback and showing a commitment to a service that is sensitive and responsive to young people's needs. Taking a hands on approach to dealing with complex or difficult cases. Sharing best practice To proactively share best practice with internal and external stakeholders in order to maximise the impact of the work of NHYC. This will include: Acting to maximise the profile of NHYC and the wider VESS Alliance by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with partners who might offer resources, funding, or individual services relevant to young people's needs. Formulating Service Level Agreements where appropriate. Working with the Head of Services to research and pilot new systems that will benefit the service and assist in best practice sharing throughout the whole organisation. Promoting and representing NHYC and the Alliance at relevant external forums, meetings and events. Information management To produce and maintain accurate and useful information in a range of formats in order to promote effective service delivery and evaluation. This will include: Recording all contact with clients appropriately and maintaining all relevant files and recording systems up to date. Inputting and extracting information from the client database and other accounting systems. Utilising computer software for the production of correspondence and reports. Producing project monitoring reports and evaluation in a variety of formats to meet the requirements of senior managers, funders and service providers. Being fully and compliant with NHYC and Alliance GDPR policies. Reviewing personal and professional development needs Continuously reviewing own working practices in line with client feedback and current best practice. Reviewing and evaluating own performance to identify strengths and areas for development. Identifying own learning and development needs and opportunities. Undertaking development and training opportunities and being responsible for obtaining maximum benefit through review, reflection, and practice. Other Undertaking duties in relation to the smooth running of the day centre and life skills service, including covering for other members of the team where necessary. Acting on behalf of the Head of Services on day to day matters in their absence and contributing to the overall management of the team as requested. Following NHYC's policies, procedures and performance expectations in all functions of the post. Undertaking as required any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by the Head of Services, Director of Operations or CEO. Person specification We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies to a high level and want to use these to the full in their work. Experience and Track Record Experience of managing services for young people. (E) Experience of assessing risk and implementing safety procedures when supporting children and young people involved in or at risk of violence or exploitation. (E) Knowledge of housing and homelessness, and experience of achieving housing outcomes for young people, including those from the VESS client group. (E) Experience of line managing staff and/or volunteers, including coordinating the work of a number of individuals to achieve effective outcomes, and the ability to motivate staff to deliver high-quality services. (D) Experience of working with a range of external partners to co-deliver services. (E) Confidence in managing competing priorities within a partnership, including the ability to provide and respond to sometimes challenging feedback. (E) Experience of using IT systems (including databases) to support the achievement of service objectives and learning. (E) The ability to multitask in a pressured environment. (E) Specialist Knowledge and Role Requirements Ability to maintain enthusiasm for a high level of contact with young people on a day to day basis (including young people impacted by violence and offending) and a genuine interest in helping young people to make changes in their lives and move towards independent living. (E) Understanding of the kinds of behaviour that young people fleeing violence and exploitation might demonstrate and the ability to take a trauma informed approach to managing such behaviour. (E) Thorough and up to date knowledge of: Local and National Government policies and procedures in relation to the client group (D) Relevant organisations and their role/responsibilities in providing support to young people (D) Youth Justice legislation and guidance. (D) Housing options for young people in London. (D) Knowledge of working to performance indicators, including monitoring and reporting on service outputs/outcomes, client tracking, analysing performance information, and identifying corrective action. (E) An understanding of and a commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as it applies to a supportive service and in the workplace. (E) A high level of knowledge of health and safety issues in a working environment. (E) Experience and knowledge around safeguarding policy and procedures for children and adults at risk, including knowledge relevant to violence and exploitation. (E) Additional job requirements Willingness and ability to work outside of normal hours on occasion (within New Horizon's flexible working arrangements), including work over the Christmas period when required. Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements. Willingness to work from different sites including our day centre in Camden. Timescales and how to apply Dates Closing date for applications: 9am, 21st April 2026 Shortlisted candidates will be informed: 22nd April 2026 Interviews: 29th April 2026 Application process Complete the application form below. Upload your CV setting out your career history, education or qualifications . click apply for full job details
:My client based in Nottingham are a progressive Law Firm with an outstanding reputation. An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Support Manager Manager to join their Senior Support Team. This role is hybrid and will entail managing a team of up to 20 support staff both administrative and secretarial staff. This role is based only two days in office. This role will ensure the successful delivery of a high-quality, client-focused legal support service, through the operational day-to-day management of the practice and team assistants; and will be the main point of contact. Managing a team of legal support staff of 20 or more. Managing individual performance including regular progress meetings and annual appraisals, probation reviews in line with the competency framework, and objective setting. Ensure the smooth induction of new starters, transfers and maternity returns to the department. Identify appropriate an provide pastoral care and active management of wellbeing for the legal support team. Manage legal support teams with a focus on service delivery and excellence; resolve issues relating to workflow, resources, working relationships, service delivery and HR matters. Working closely with Managers Developing relationships with stakeholders to ensure KPIs are met. Managing headcount in line with business needs Managing the recruitment and selection process Arrange and chair legal support team meetings. Produce management information as required and review processes and services introducing improvements/new services as appropriate. Ensuring full compliance by the legal teams and actively support and be a champion for department/firm initiatives, engaging frequently with central teams and driving positive change. Lead on department projects. Applicants must have experience of line managing LEGAL support staff within a Law firm. Experience of managing around 10 plus employees would be required. Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
:My client based in Nottingham are a progressive Law Firm with an outstanding reputation. An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Support Manager Manager to join their Senior Support Team. This role is hybrid and will entail managing a team of up to 20 support staff both administrative and secretarial staff. This role is based only two days in office. This role will ensure the successful delivery of a high-quality, client-focused legal support service, through the operational day-to-day management of the practice and team assistants; and will be the main point of contact. Managing a team of legal support staff of 20 or more. Managing individual performance including regular progress meetings and annual appraisals, probation reviews in line with the competency framework, and objective setting. Ensure the smooth induction of new starters, transfers and maternity returns to the department. Identify appropriate an provide pastoral care and active management of wellbeing for the legal support team. Manage legal support teams with a focus on service delivery and excellence; resolve issues relating to workflow, resources, working relationships, service delivery and HR matters. Working closely with Managers Developing relationships with stakeholders to ensure KPIs are met. Managing headcount in line with business needs Managing the recruitment and selection process Arrange and chair legal support team meetings. Produce management information as required and review processes and services introducing improvements/new services as appropriate. Ensuring full compliance by the legal teams and actively support and be a champion for department/firm initiatives, engaging frequently with central teams and driving positive change. Lead on department projects. Applicants must have experience of line managing LEGAL support staff within a Law firm. Experience of managing around 10 plus employees would be required. Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer.
Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd is a leading technical consultancy with a reputation built on over 35 years of successful projects in the UK and Ireland. Our purpose is to facilitate the investment and delivery of energy infrastructure projects that positively influence the energy transition. Our success comes from the unique combination of skills and experience that continuously evolves. Our Engineers and Consultants support some of the most innovative energy projects across the UK and Ireland; providing design, intellectual, and engineering services to developers, investors, and owner-operators. We are looking to engage an experienced Health and Safety Advisor on a permanent basis. You should have prior applicable experience and will be based from our Stockport office supporting project engineering teams across the UK, and Ireland. We are looking for: NEBOSH General Cert in Occupational Health and Safety (essential) or NEBOSH Diploma (desirable) A member of IOSH, actively working towards (or having achieved) Chartered membership. ISO45001 Lead Auditor certified with practical construction-based audit experience. 3-day First Aid Certification; A recognised wellbeing certification. Have good working knowledge of UK OH&S regulations and guidance. Excellent working knowledge gained from technical consultancy , power generation, a process industry or renewable energy and the dynamic nature of risk and its management; Proven track record of operating in and continually updating a positive health and safety culture. Support on occupational health and safety for our offices in England, Scotland, and Ireland; Promote health and safety services to our client base, in conjunction with the Business Development team; Up to date working knowledge of the CDM 2015 Regulations (including Principal Contractor role). Based within an hour s commute of our Stockport office Able to chair and minute meetings; Strong and concise communication skills (including professional report writing); Proven ability to influence others in promoting a strong safety culture. The ability to evaluate, explain and simplify complex root cause and effect issues; Full driving licence with willingness to travel in the UK and overseas if required; Full right to work in the UK without any visa restrictions; and A dynamic individual how will be very visible across the business as part of our recognised health and safety function. What you can expect from us: A competitive salary (to be discussed prior to interview) Up to 20% of salary bonus scheme Cycle to work scheme 5% pension contribution Private healthcare (BUPA) Team and company social events. Milestone scheme celebrating years spent as part of the Fichtner team!
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd is a leading technical consultancy with a reputation built on over 35 years of successful projects in the UK and Ireland. Our purpose is to facilitate the investment and delivery of energy infrastructure projects that positively influence the energy transition. Our success comes from the unique combination of skills and experience that continuously evolves. Our Engineers and Consultants support some of the most innovative energy projects across the UK and Ireland; providing design, intellectual, and engineering services to developers, investors, and owner-operators. We are looking to engage an experienced Health and Safety Advisor on a permanent basis. You should have prior applicable experience and will be based from our Stockport office supporting project engineering teams across the UK, and Ireland. We are looking for: NEBOSH General Cert in Occupational Health and Safety (essential) or NEBOSH Diploma (desirable) A member of IOSH, actively working towards (or having achieved) Chartered membership. ISO45001 Lead Auditor certified with practical construction-based audit experience. 3-day First Aid Certification; A recognised wellbeing certification. Have good working knowledge of UK OH&S regulations and guidance. Excellent working knowledge gained from technical consultancy , power generation, a process industry or renewable energy and the dynamic nature of risk and its management; Proven track record of operating in and continually updating a positive health and safety culture. Support on occupational health and safety for our offices in England, Scotland, and Ireland; Promote health and safety services to our client base, in conjunction with the Business Development team; Up to date working knowledge of the CDM 2015 Regulations (including Principal Contractor role). Based within an hour s commute of our Stockport office Able to chair and minute meetings; Strong and concise communication skills (including professional report writing); Proven ability to influence others in promoting a strong safety culture. The ability to evaluate, explain and simplify complex root cause and effect issues; Full driving licence with willingness to travel in the UK and overseas if required; Full right to work in the UK without any visa restrictions; and A dynamic individual how will be very visible across the business as part of our recognised health and safety function. What you can expect from us: A competitive salary (to be discussed prior to interview) Up to 20% of salary bonus scheme Cycle to work scheme 5% pension contribution Private healthcare (BUPA) Team and company social events. Milestone scheme celebrating years spent as part of the Fichtner team!
Chief Executive Part-time role - £48,000 - £50,000 per year FTE plus pension. 15 hours per week, usually balanced across 3 or 4 days per week. Reports to Chairman. Location: Hybrid role. Must reside in Hertfordshire and be flexible to work from Welwyn village office and home as needed. Must have own transportation for occasional meetings / events all over Hertfordshire. About CPRE Hertfordshire CPRE Hertfordshire is the countryside charity for Hertfordshire. We campaign to protect, promote and enhance the beautiful countryside across the county for the benefit of everyone. We are an independent charity federated with 40+ county charities and a national office, giving us local, regional and national reach. Our CPRE National Patron is King Charles III. Job description We are looking for an exceptional individual who can work with and motivate volunteers, take a strategic view on issues affecting the Hertfordshire countryside and represent CPRE Hertfordshire at events and through media. The role also involves management of a small staff team, the oversight of our Governance including finances, reporting, budget, fundraising, communications and volunteer management. This is an exciting time to join CPRE Hertfordshire, as the candidate will be able to build and influence the new long-term strategy and annual plan with our Board of Trustees in advance of 2027. The Chief Executive is responsible for: 1. Contributing to and driving the implementation of CPRE Hertfordshire s strategy. 2. Delivering effective and efficient operational performance of the charity including robust contingency arrangements. 3. Providing exceptional leadership and management of the team both paid staff and volunteers and further growing our volunteer cadre. 4. Delivering the marketing and communications strategy, including membership acquisition and retention communications, email and social media marketing. 5. Leading and managing local Branch campaigns and projects as agreed by the Board of Trustees. 6. Devising and overseeing activities to increase recruitment of new CPRE members. 7. Devising fundraising activities in line with agreed targets in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. 8. Overseeing our planning activities, including interaction with those in national and local government roles and community groups, and ensuring the charity keeps up to date with current national and local planning policy. 9. Attending regular meetings with national CPRE and other county branches to share knowledge, formulate one CPRE policy positions, and participate in national campaigns. 10. Ensure that the annual operating budget is met and continually look for cost savings across all lines of expenditure. 11. Ensuring that all risk factors faced by the charity in undertaking its activities are clearly understood and mitigated as appropriate. 12. Ensuring the charity keeps up to date with appropriate external best practices and maintains compliance with relevant charity commission and other regulations such as HSE and GDPR. Essential 1. Successful track record of organisational leadership from a not-for-profit sector role. 2. Demonstrable evidence of exceptional people and team leadership and management skills. 3. Good communication skills and knowledge of social media and websites to support delivery of a marketing strategy. 4. Experience presenting to large groups, taking part in media interviews and writing formal reports. 5. Experience of operational delivery, a completer-finisher. 6. Good financial management and budgeting skills. 7. Full UK driving license with access to own transportation (for occasional meetings and events around the county). 8. A passion for the countryside and protection of the environment. Desirable 1. Experience with a variety of digital tools and technologies. 2. Knowledge of income generation/fundraising. 3. Good understanding of marketing and communications. 4. Strong project management skills. 5. Able and committed to taking on new knowledge, in particular of the planning system, sufficient for effective oversight of the planning team and activity. How to Apply: Please provide your CV along with a covering statement describing how your achievements, skills and experience match the requirements of the role and apply via Charity Jobs. Recruitment Timetable and Process Closing date for applications is Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 11.30pm and we will aim to respond to candidates on first interviews by Friday 8th May 2026. First interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th May at our office in Welwyn Village.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Chief Executive Part-time role - £48,000 - £50,000 per year FTE plus pension. 15 hours per week, usually balanced across 3 or 4 days per week. Reports to Chairman. Location: Hybrid role. Must reside in Hertfordshire and be flexible to work from Welwyn village office and home as needed. Must have own transportation for occasional meetings / events all over Hertfordshire. About CPRE Hertfordshire CPRE Hertfordshire is the countryside charity for Hertfordshire. We campaign to protect, promote and enhance the beautiful countryside across the county for the benefit of everyone. We are an independent charity federated with 40+ county charities and a national office, giving us local, regional and national reach. Our CPRE National Patron is King Charles III. Job description We are looking for an exceptional individual who can work with and motivate volunteers, take a strategic view on issues affecting the Hertfordshire countryside and represent CPRE Hertfordshire at events and through media. The role also involves management of a small staff team, the oversight of our Governance including finances, reporting, budget, fundraising, communications and volunteer management. This is an exciting time to join CPRE Hertfordshire, as the candidate will be able to build and influence the new long-term strategy and annual plan with our Board of Trustees in advance of 2027. The Chief Executive is responsible for: 1. Contributing to and driving the implementation of CPRE Hertfordshire s strategy. 2. Delivering effective and efficient operational performance of the charity including robust contingency arrangements. 3. Providing exceptional leadership and management of the team both paid staff and volunteers and further growing our volunteer cadre. 4. Delivering the marketing and communications strategy, including membership acquisition and retention communications, email and social media marketing. 5. Leading and managing local Branch campaigns and projects as agreed by the Board of Trustees. 6. Devising and overseeing activities to increase recruitment of new CPRE members. 7. Devising fundraising activities in line with agreed targets in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. 8. Overseeing our planning activities, including interaction with those in national and local government roles and community groups, and ensuring the charity keeps up to date with current national and local planning policy. 9. Attending regular meetings with national CPRE and other county branches to share knowledge, formulate one CPRE policy positions, and participate in national campaigns. 10. Ensure that the annual operating budget is met and continually look for cost savings across all lines of expenditure. 11. Ensuring that all risk factors faced by the charity in undertaking its activities are clearly understood and mitigated as appropriate. 12. Ensuring the charity keeps up to date with appropriate external best practices and maintains compliance with relevant charity commission and other regulations such as HSE and GDPR. Essential 1. Successful track record of organisational leadership from a not-for-profit sector role. 2. Demonstrable evidence of exceptional people and team leadership and management skills. 3. Good communication skills and knowledge of social media and websites to support delivery of a marketing strategy. 4. Experience presenting to large groups, taking part in media interviews and writing formal reports. 5. Experience of operational delivery, a completer-finisher. 6. Good financial management and budgeting skills. 7. Full UK driving license with access to own transportation (for occasional meetings and events around the county). 8. A passion for the countryside and protection of the environment. Desirable 1. Experience with a variety of digital tools and technologies. 2. Knowledge of income generation/fundraising. 3. Good understanding of marketing and communications. 4. Strong project management skills. 5. Able and committed to taking on new knowledge, in particular of the planning system, sufficient for effective oversight of the planning team and activity. How to Apply: Please provide your CV along with a covering statement describing how your achievements, skills and experience match the requirements of the role and apply via Charity Jobs. Recruitment Timetable and Process Closing date for applications is Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 11.30pm and we will aim to respond to candidates on first interviews by Friday 8th May 2026. First interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th May at our office in Welwyn Village.
York St John University is an institution defined by its values and its long-standing commitment to social justice. Since its foundation in 1841, the University has evolved into a modern, innovative, and inclusive community that welcomes over 13,000 students across campuses in York and London. Recently named University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide the University is on a significant upward trajectory. The University is now seeking an exceptional Chair of Governors to lead its as it delivers its strategic ambitions as the University for Social Impact, acting as a catalyst for change to create a fair future through excellence in education and research. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the direction of a values-driven institution during a time of both challenge and immense potential for the higher education sector. The successful candidate will provide high-level leadership to the board of governors, ensuring robust governance and effective strategic oversight. Acting as a 'critical friend' to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Karen Bryan OBE, the Chair will support the executive team in delivering institutional objectives while maintaining financial sustainability and regulatory compliance. Beyond internal governance, the Chair can serve as an ambassador for the University, engaging with stakeholders to enhance its regional, national, and international standing. The time commitment is 3-4 days per month, encompassing Board and committee meetings. Candidates should bring significant non-executive experience, ideally including a track record of chairing complex boards or committees. You will possess the personal gravitas and interpersonal skills required to lead a diverse group of governors and foster a collaborative, inclusive environment. A deep personal commitment to the University's mission of widening access to education and a genuine passion for its strategic goals are essential. For further information, including details on how to apply, please visit using reference VBYLA . The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 27 April 2026
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
York St John University is an institution defined by its values and its long-standing commitment to social justice. Since its foundation in 1841, the University has evolved into a modern, innovative, and inclusive community that welcomes over 13,000 students across campuses in York and London. Recently named University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide the University is on a significant upward trajectory. The University is now seeking an exceptional Chair of Governors to lead its as it delivers its strategic ambitions as the University for Social Impact, acting as a catalyst for change to create a fair future through excellence in education and research. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the direction of a values-driven institution during a time of both challenge and immense potential for the higher education sector. The successful candidate will provide high-level leadership to the board of governors, ensuring robust governance and effective strategic oversight. Acting as a 'critical friend' to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Karen Bryan OBE, the Chair will support the executive team in delivering institutional objectives while maintaining financial sustainability and regulatory compliance. Beyond internal governance, the Chair can serve as an ambassador for the University, engaging with stakeholders to enhance its regional, national, and international standing. The time commitment is 3-4 days per month, encompassing Board and committee meetings. Candidates should bring significant non-executive experience, ideally including a track record of chairing complex boards or committees. You will possess the personal gravitas and interpersonal skills required to lead a diverse group of governors and foster a collaborative, inclusive environment. A deep personal commitment to the University's mission of widening access to education and a genuine passion for its strategic goals are essential. For further information, including details on how to apply, please visit using reference VBYLA . The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 27 April 2026
Overview We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a Consultant in Neuropsychiatry to work for a private service based in Cambridgeshire. This is a full-time role. As an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist, you will have expert knowledge of working with survivors of an acquired brain injury, individuals with neurodegenerative conditions with potentially co-morbid mental illness and complex physical health conditions. Patients at the Unit can be detained under the Mental Health Act, supported via Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards or as an informal patient. Referrals are taken from many sources including psychiatric hospitals, prisons and the courts Salary: £154,000 per annum Position: Consultant in Neuropsychiatry Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Setting: acquired brain injury patients (mixed gender) 38 beds covered when full (currently 31) Location: Cambridgeshire Responsibilities For this role, you will be responsible for: Responsible for the administration of the Mental Health Act, Clinical Policy, Clinical Standards and associated administrative tasks in respect of service users. Manage and evaluate the medical service through audits, ensuring clinical policy, practice and its application are research-based and of an excellent standard Work in conjunction with external stakeholders to map and facilitate the service users' journey back into the community Chair ward MDT (ICR) meetings Ensure the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach for service users Involvement in the assessment of referrals and ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are appropriately admitted Contribute to the training, education and development of staff of all disciplines Participate in delivering Clinical Governance Benefits Car allowance Relocation of up to £8,000 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity Package Free meals while on duty Employee Assistance Services Career development and training Wellbeing support and activities Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover Flexibility to work in clinically led environment Requirements Medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent Excellent spoken and written communication skills Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions Leadership ability The ability to affect change professionally and organisationally Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health Knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary cases in mental and physical health Previous consultant experience (desirable) Previous experience in a management role (desirable) What Athona Offers Experts in the psychiatry sector offering a professional and supportive service Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day. If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Frankie on .
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Overview We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a Consultant in Neuropsychiatry to work for a private service based in Cambridgeshire. This is a full-time role. As an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist, you will have expert knowledge of working with survivors of an acquired brain injury, individuals with neurodegenerative conditions with potentially co-morbid mental illness and complex physical health conditions. Patients at the Unit can be detained under the Mental Health Act, supported via Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards or as an informal patient. Referrals are taken from many sources including psychiatric hospitals, prisons and the courts Salary: £154,000 per annum Position: Consultant in Neuropsychiatry Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Setting: acquired brain injury patients (mixed gender) 38 beds covered when full (currently 31) Location: Cambridgeshire Responsibilities For this role, you will be responsible for: Responsible for the administration of the Mental Health Act, Clinical Policy, Clinical Standards and associated administrative tasks in respect of service users. Manage and evaluate the medical service through audits, ensuring clinical policy, practice and its application are research-based and of an excellent standard Work in conjunction with external stakeholders to map and facilitate the service users' journey back into the community Chair ward MDT (ICR) meetings Ensure the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach for service users Involvement in the assessment of referrals and ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are appropriately admitted Contribute to the training, education and development of staff of all disciplines Participate in delivering Clinical Governance Benefits Car allowance Relocation of up to £8,000 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity Package Free meals while on duty Employee Assistance Services Career development and training Wellbeing support and activities Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover Flexibility to work in clinically led environment Requirements Medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent Excellent spoken and written communication skills Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions Leadership ability The ability to affect change professionally and organisationally Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health Knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary cases in mental and physical health Previous consultant experience (desirable) Previous experience in a management role (desirable) What Athona Offers Experts in the psychiatry sector offering a professional and supportive service Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day. If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Frankie on .
Working hours - full time (35 hours a week) - you'll agree your working pattern with your manager (core working hours are 10:00 - 16:00). Purpose and scope Are you looking for a policy role where you can make a difference? We're looking for a senior policy and campaigns adviser at the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) to translate our members' views and experiences into robust policy positions that effectively influence the national agenda. You'll be part of the policy and campaigns team, responsible for ensuring the RCP maintains its position as a credible, influential stakeholder in the eyes of government, NHS systems and our physician members. You'll join the organisation just as it finalises its new strategy and decides its new areas of policy focus for the coming year. You'll play a critical role in developing and delivering policy work on a range of high-profile topics to ensure we influence healthcare policy and the implementation of the 10 Year Health Plan. You'll need a sharp eye for detail and be able to quickly and accurately interpret and communicate complex information. You'll use your enthusiasm, skills and experience to work with members to explore and turn their views into coherent policy positions. You will have strong experience of analysing policy developments in the external landscape and making recommendations for how to evolve our policy positioning in response. You will be as comfortable speaking to officials and other stakeholders as you are writing policy reports, consultation submissions and briefings. You will brief the president, senior officers and senior staff for meetings and play an active role in engaging external stakeholders in NHS systems and the wider sector. You will provide lead support to an RCP advisory group, working closely with the chair to set and deliver a workplan. The RCP represents around 40,000 members and fellows in the UK and internationally. Our members and fellows work across over 30 medical specialties such as cardiology, neurology, infectious diseases, geriatric and respiratory and acute internal medicine - working in hospital and community settings. The policy and campaigns team - which is part of the wider communications, policy and research directorate - is a fast paced, collaborative and innovative environment. You will help us shape our objectives and continuously improve how we work. Responsibilities Developing and delivering policy work across a range of topics within the RCP's policy portfolio. Delivering robust horizon scanning and policy monitoring to proactively identify key issues and opportunities to evolve our policy positioning and further our aims. Developing proactive and reactive policy positions on high-profile issues relating to the RCP's work, working in partnership with senior officers, RCP members, communications colleagues and other staff and organisations as appropriate. Working flexibly and proactively, undertaking a range of work such as writing briefings, policy positions, reports, committee papers, consultation responses. Supporting senior officers and staff in stakeholder meetings, including researching and drafting briefings and yourself representing the RCP at meetings and events. Building and owning relationships with sector stakeholders, NHS systems and other organisations relevant to the RCP's policy and campaigns aims. Contributing policy advice to the media team to underpin media releases, comments, statements and opinion pieces. Supporting RCP committees and advisory groups to develop and deliver policy work. Any other duties commensurate with your post, including deputising for the Head of policy and campaigns and other staff as required. Experience You will have a strong background in policy development and effective influencing, with a demonstrable understanding of the policy development process and how to influence national and/or arms-length body policy processes. be able to quickly and accurately analyse and interpret complex information to aid understanding and decision making. have excellent writing skills and strong experience of producing briefings, consultation responses and other communications on behalf of an organisation. have experience of successfully managing competing views, priorities and interests to achieve your aims. be able to quickly develop positive and effective working relationships with a diverse range of people, including those in senior positions. be able to act on your own initiative to develop new work, proposing reasonable and realistic solutions. understand the importance of and be committed to involving a diverse range of organisations and people in developing and delivering influencing work. How to apply Please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification. Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement as requested will not be shortlisted. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already significantly transforming the way we work. The policy and campaigns team is excited by the prospect of AI and is committed to learning how it can be used, just like any other tool, to help us be better at our roles. We recognise it can be helpful in applying for jobs too! We have developed guiding principles for what we think good, responsible use of AI looks like in the context of policy work. One of these is that we will not solely use AI to write policy materials. To ensure we are able to fully consider your application, we ask you not to solely use AI to generate a cover letter. AI tools may help you to apply for this role, but it's essential that you use them appropriately. Authenticity is important. We are interested in who you are, how you think, and how you write. Closing date: 26 April 2026 Interviewing date: 06 May 2026
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Working hours - full time (35 hours a week) - you'll agree your working pattern with your manager (core working hours are 10:00 - 16:00). Purpose and scope Are you looking for a policy role where you can make a difference? We're looking for a senior policy and campaigns adviser at the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) to translate our members' views and experiences into robust policy positions that effectively influence the national agenda. You'll be part of the policy and campaigns team, responsible for ensuring the RCP maintains its position as a credible, influential stakeholder in the eyes of government, NHS systems and our physician members. You'll join the organisation just as it finalises its new strategy and decides its new areas of policy focus for the coming year. You'll play a critical role in developing and delivering policy work on a range of high-profile topics to ensure we influence healthcare policy and the implementation of the 10 Year Health Plan. You'll need a sharp eye for detail and be able to quickly and accurately interpret and communicate complex information. You'll use your enthusiasm, skills and experience to work with members to explore and turn their views into coherent policy positions. You will have strong experience of analysing policy developments in the external landscape and making recommendations for how to evolve our policy positioning in response. You will be as comfortable speaking to officials and other stakeholders as you are writing policy reports, consultation submissions and briefings. You will brief the president, senior officers and senior staff for meetings and play an active role in engaging external stakeholders in NHS systems and the wider sector. You will provide lead support to an RCP advisory group, working closely with the chair to set and deliver a workplan. The RCP represents around 40,000 members and fellows in the UK and internationally. Our members and fellows work across over 30 medical specialties such as cardiology, neurology, infectious diseases, geriatric and respiratory and acute internal medicine - working in hospital and community settings. The policy and campaigns team - which is part of the wider communications, policy and research directorate - is a fast paced, collaborative and innovative environment. You will help us shape our objectives and continuously improve how we work. Responsibilities Developing and delivering policy work across a range of topics within the RCP's policy portfolio. Delivering robust horizon scanning and policy monitoring to proactively identify key issues and opportunities to evolve our policy positioning and further our aims. Developing proactive and reactive policy positions on high-profile issues relating to the RCP's work, working in partnership with senior officers, RCP members, communications colleagues and other staff and organisations as appropriate. Working flexibly and proactively, undertaking a range of work such as writing briefings, policy positions, reports, committee papers, consultation responses. Supporting senior officers and staff in stakeholder meetings, including researching and drafting briefings and yourself representing the RCP at meetings and events. Building and owning relationships with sector stakeholders, NHS systems and other organisations relevant to the RCP's policy and campaigns aims. Contributing policy advice to the media team to underpin media releases, comments, statements and opinion pieces. Supporting RCP committees and advisory groups to develop and deliver policy work. Any other duties commensurate with your post, including deputising for the Head of policy and campaigns and other staff as required. Experience You will have a strong background in policy development and effective influencing, with a demonstrable understanding of the policy development process and how to influence national and/or arms-length body policy processes. be able to quickly and accurately analyse and interpret complex information to aid understanding and decision making. have excellent writing skills and strong experience of producing briefings, consultation responses and other communications on behalf of an organisation. have experience of successfully managing competing views, priorities and interests to achieve your aims. be able to quickly develop positive and effective working relationships with a diverse range of people, including those in senior positions. be able to act on your own initiative to develop new work, proposing reasonable and realistic solutions. understand the importance of and be committed to involving a diverse range of organisations and people in developing and delivering influencing work. How to apply Please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification. Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement as requested will not be shortlisted. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already significantly transforming the way we work. The policy and campaigns team is excited by the prospect of AI and is committed to learning how it can be used, just like any other tool, to help us be better at our roles. We recognise it can be helpful in applying for jobs too! We have developed guiding principles for what we think good, responsible use of AI looks like in the context of policy work. One of these is that we will not solely use AI to write policy materials. To ensure we are able to fully consider your application, we ask you not to solely use AI to generate a cover letter. AI tools may help you to apply for this role, but it's essential that you use them appropriately. Authenticity is important. We are interested in who you are, how you think, and how you write. Closing date: 26 April 2026 Interviewing date: 06 May 2026
Strong experience in civil engineering subcontract procurement is essential. A well established civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the South West is looking for a Senior Buyer (Subcontract) to join their procurement team. You'll support projects in and around Plymouth, with flexibility to work from an office base in Exeter. Role - Senior Buyer (Subcontract) Type - Permanent Location - Preston Salary - 55,000 to 65,000 + benefits Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Building bid lists and carrying out due diligence on subcontractors. Working closely with project teams to shape procurement strategies. Managing tender schedules and coordinating enquiries. Reviewing quotations, analysing best value, and recommending awards. Leading negotiations and running key supplier meetings. Chairing pre-let meetings and ensuring all governance documents are in order. Holding regular procurement reviews and supporting project delivery teams. Onboarding and developing relationships with subcontractors. Maintaining strong document control and supporting framework agreements. Representing the business at client and supplier events when needed. Key skills and experience required (and not limited to): Background in civil engineering subcontract procurement. CIPS qualified or working towards. Good understanding of construction contracts, materials, and trades. Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills. Confident working independently and managing workload effectively. To apply for this Senior Buyer / Subcontract Buyer / Civil Engineering Buyer / Procurement Specialist role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Strong experience in civil engineering subcontract procurement is essential. A well established civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the South West is looking for a Senior Buyer (Subcontract) to join their procurement team. You'll support projects in and around Plymouth, with flexibility to work from an office base in Exeter. Role - Senior Buyer (Subcontract) Type - Permanent Location - Preston Salary - 55,000 to 65,000 + benefits Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Building bid lists and carrying out due diligence on subcontractors. Working closely with project teams to shape procurement strategies. Managing tender schedules and coordinating enquiries. Reviewing quotations, analysing best value, and recommending awards. Leading negotiations and running key supplier meetings. Chairing pre-let meetings and ensuring all governance documents are in order. Holding regular procurement reviews and supporting project delivery teams. Onboarding and developing relationships with subcontractors. Maintaining strong document control and supporting framework agreements. Representing the business at client and supplier events when needed. Key skills and experience required (and not limited to): Background in civil engineering subcontract procurement. CIPS qualified or working towards. Good understanding of construction contracts, materials, and trades. Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills. Confident working independently and managing workload effectively. To apply for this Senior Buyer / Subcontract Buyer / Civil Engineering Buyer / Procurement Specialist role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.