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Chief Executive Officer Help shape the next chapter of community action in Uttlesford Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum pro rata over four days a week, depending on experience Contract: Initially 12 months, fixed term, with extension subject to funding Location : Saffron Walden, with at least two days a week office based Direct reports: Leading a team of seven Reporting to: Chair and Board of Trustees About the opportunity Can you turn strong community relationships into a sustainable future for our area's leading community health charity? UCAN is seeking a strategic, compassionate and resourceful Chief Executive to lead a significant transformation. At the heart of our next chapter is our volunteering hub: connecting people who want to help with local organisations and residents who need their time, skills and support. We coordinate 500 registered active volunteers and deliver several thousand volunteer hours every year. UCAN works with volunteers, community organisations and public-service partners to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and help people access practical support. The challenge and opportunity UCAN has supported communities across Uttlesford for more than 20 years, from tackling loneliness and supporting people living with dementia to hospital discharge services, volunteering and community activities. Following a period of rapid growth, changes in project funding and commissioning have required the charity to reduce its activities and rethink its operating model. We need a leader who can make difficult choices, secure income and establish a sustainable future. You will work with an experienced and committed Board of Trustees, a small staff team and volunteers, building on established relationships with local councils, health partners and community organisations. What you will lead Agree and deliver a focused transformation plan, with realistic priorities, budgets and clear decisions about what UCAN can sustain. Secure core and project funding through grants, fundraising, employer relationships and commissioned partnerships that cover the full cost of delivery. Develop the volunteering hub, improving recruitment, matching, support and recognition, including access to skilled and occasional volunteering. Build productive partnerships around community health, hospital discharge, wellbeing and rural isolation. Lead and support staff and volunteers through change, maintaining safeguarding, service quality and sound financial management. Demonstrate impact clearly to residents, partners, funders and trustees through an annual report, stakeholder meeting and AGM. Who we're looking for You will bring experience of: Leading organisational change and transformation. Securing funding and building productive partnerships. Financial management, funding proposals and negotiating sustainable agreements. Providing clear, compassionate and supportive leadership. Combining strategic decision-making with hands-on delivery. You may come from a charity, community organisation, health or public-service setting, or another relevant background. During the first year, success will mean a clearer and affordable operating model, stronger volunteer support, a credible funding pipeline and funded partnerships that strengthen UCAN's core purpose. If you want to build on the achievements of a valued local charity and turn local willingness into lasting community capacity, we would like to hear from you. Closing date: Friday 13 November, 2026 Interviews : w/c 16 November with opportunity to meet employees and partners We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Senior Solutions Architect - Senior Manager Job Title: Senior Solutions Architect - Senior Manager Location: London - Hybrid Working Pattern: 3 days in-office (Tuesday-Thursday) and 2 days remote. Our Mission We're on a mission to be a force for good in lending. Throughout our almost 30-year history, we've consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK's Best Workplaces list. Hear from our team about what it's like working at Capital One UK. You and the Role Working in and across tech teams is a natural part of our outcome-based culture, so you'll have plenty of opportunity to talk, coach and learn with many great and diverse individuals. As a Senior Manager Solutions Architect, you are an experienced technical leader bringing business, industry, and deep technical understanding to shape the architectural direction and evolution of our UK ecosystem across your aligned domains. Please apply if you are keen to work with the following architecture landscape and methodologies. You do not need to be an expert in all of these areas; we are primarily looking for excellent problem solvers with a strong willingness to learn and adapt: Cloud-Native & Public Cloud , particularly leveraging AWS to build highly resilient, real-time, and intelligent experiences Real-time / Event-driven Architectures , driving modern data-driven solutions SaaS & Enterprise Platforms , evaluating buy-vs-build recommendations and driving reuse of enterprise standards and patterns Complex IT Technology Estates , spanning software applications, infrastructure, and management information domains And meet most of the following: You are passionate about driving architectural simplification, quality, and pragmatism across technologies, balancing speed with delivery confidence You enjoy leading larger initiatives alongside Product , Service Transition , Cyber Security , and Engineering to shape strategic solutions You can define long-term target architectures and product roadmaps , effectively setting guardrails for agile delivery teams You appreciate the sensitivity of operating within a data-driven, highly regulated environment (e.g., Financial Services) and the resiliency , performance , cost-effectiveness , and security that demands You are comfortable reaching technical trade-offs between short-term team needs and long-term business strategy, and can tell the story to align stakeholders You enjoy mentoring engineers , highlighting key technical skills needed for target architectures and supporting career growth in solution design You thrive in an inclusive, ambiguous, and fast-paced environment , seeking diverse perspectives and adapting your approach to build consensus You enjoy hybrid working, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in our bright offices Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London office . We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. What's in it for you We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career through our Capital One University training programmes, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave. A full list of our benefits is available here . 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 value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We empower our associates to do great work by creating an inclusive culture-one that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration and encourages innovative ideas-and a place where associates of all backgrounds can thrive by bringing their most authentic selves to work. We call this our Culture of Belonging, and it rests at the heart of our business. Our associate-led Business Resource Groups were created to help support our diverse population and include over 10 groups across our offices (such as REACH, OutFront, Mind Your Mind, Women in Tech, and EmpowHER). Because each Business Resource Group is as unique as the population it serves, they offer a range of activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programs to associates. 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 Director of Software Engineering Job Title: Director of Software Engineering Location: London - Hybrid Working Pattern: 3 days in-office (Tuesday-Thursday) and 2 days remote. Our Mission We're on a mission to be a force for good in lending. Throughout our almost 30-year history, we've consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK's Best Workplaces list. Hear from our team about what it's like working at Capital One UK. About this role We are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of 50+ engineers. We're looking for someone who is results-oriented, able to partner with business leaders and go toe-to-toe with the best engineers on technical rigour. You'll be responsible for all the technologists within a series of our 'outcome teams': established to drive forward business outcomes. You'll be an excellent leader of people and communicator. You'll be able to seamlessly switch from executive-level progress conversations, to diving deep into solutions, to contributing to strategic discussions around roadmaps. You'll be able to provide clear thinking and direction to cut through ambiguity. You'll be able to partner well with the local business leadership team and with enterprise stakeholders; providing objective assessments of the likely cost and risk trade-offs for different solutions, and clear paths forward. What you'll do Leadership of a team of 50+ technologists (Software Engineers and Architects): operating engineering at scale within a complex regulated environment Work together with Product and Design teams on the overall product roadmap for key business capabilities and goals Elevate great talent and ensure you have a clear agenda for development in the team. Actively manage performance across the team to develop talent over time Drive for effective delivery with pace and precision across the different outcome teams Liaising with and managing enterprise stakeholders primarily based in the US, who often have deep expertise on particular domains Manage a team with a blend of associates and third party engineers, and ensure effective oversight of the relevant third parties within the domain. Seek and share the context of the wider organisation, its purpose, commitments and opportunities to enable and engage your team with customer and organisational outcomes Stay up to date with the latest relevant changes in regulation and enterprise process Maintain broad knowledge and awareness of the latest relevant technologies and engineering practices Be a key voice in technical design reviews - ensuring a clear and consistent approach to engineering practices Support the career growth and development of the team What we're looking for You'll have a clear track record of leading large software engineering teams, and a proven track record of driving high performance You'll be able to solve complex challenges across people, process and technology. A high level of intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity is essential. You will have the ability to deep dive on different technology options quickly and provide recommendations on a path forward. You will have excellent critical thinking skills and be able to provide thoughtful and effective counsel to leaders across the business You're passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent You'll be able to drive results quickly individually, whilst enabling others through the establishing of clear patterns and practices for engineering teams. You'll possess excellent communication skills, with an ability to adapt and communicate compellingly and with authenticity to any audience (including internal and external stakeholders) You'll be aware of the latest native developments within AWS and have real world experience You'll have an understanding of the latest cybersecurity trends and how they impact engineering practice You'll be able to work within enterprise policies/guidelines while customising to fit the UK to strike the right balance You're comfortable in reaching pragmatic outcomes between short-term and long-term business needs Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London office. We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. What's in it for you We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave. A full list of our benefits is available here . 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 value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We empower our associates to do great work by creating an inclusive culture-one that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration and encourages innovative ideas-and a place where associates of all backgrounds can thrive by bringing their most authentic selves to work. We call this our Culture of Belonging, and it rests at the heart of our business. Our associate-led Business Resource Groups were created to help support our diverse population and include over 10 groups across our offices. Because each Business Resource Group is as unique as the population it serves, they offer a range of activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programs to associates. 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.

Lead a community transport organisation and continue to grow our contracts and services so that we help even more people reach the places and services that matter to them. Location: Stafford ST16 3EL Applications close: 9 a.m. Friday 13th November 2026 About Community Link Stafford & District Community Link has been operating since the mid-1980s, first under the auspices of Stafford Borough Council Voluntary Services and, since 2002, as an independent charity. Its purpose has remained consistent: to provide transport for members who cannot access it because of age, disability, health, location or a lack of public transport. Around 350 people are members today and volunteer drivers continue to provide much of this service. Community Link is a well-regarded local provider and has been one of the Mayor of Stafford's chosen charities in recent years. The charity also delivers mainstream and SEN school transport contracts. This work brings in income that supports the member transport service and helps keep it available in Stafford and District. The contracts and fleet are an important part of how Community Link sustains its charitable purpose. Community Link operates around 50 minibuses and five wheelchair-adapted cars. The mix reflects its broad transport work, including school contracts as well as accessible community journeys for members. About the role As the current CEO prepares to retire, the charity seeks its next Chief Executive, inheriting a committed team, an established service and a strong local reputation. The role is to lead the whole organisation, safeguard its purpose and make sure its contracts, finances and people support accessible transport for the long term. Who we are looking for You will be a visible, thoughtful leader who can earn trust, keep the needs of members and older people in view and balance the charity's purpose with the commercial realities of a contract-led transport service. You will bring: Experience leading people and building effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, ideally in a similarly complex service organisation. Strong financial and commercial judgement and ability to grow home-to-school and other contracts, cost control, budget planning and to mitigate organisational risk. Experience in transport, local authority contracts or a regulated operational setting would be valuable. The Board is open to candidates who can demonstrate the judgement and curiosity to understand the sector and how contract income can sustain our member service. Bring your warmth, energy and commitment to practical community transport to this special role. Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the role and how to apply. Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 13th November 2026.

Chief Executive Part-time role - £45,000 - £50,000 per year FTE plus pension (c. £17,000 - £18,500 per annum for a 15 hour week) 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 and the oversight of our governance including finances, reporting and budgets. The role is also directly responsible for fundraising, communications and volunteer recruitment and management. 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. CPRE Hertfordshire is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment Timetable and Process Closing date for applications is Saturday 10th Nov 2026 at 11.30pm and we will aim to respond to candidates on first interviews by 17th Nov 2026. Interviews will be held at our office in Welwyn Village.

Hours: 42.5 hours per week We are seeking a Head of Estates and Operations responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the estates and operational functions for a large school site. This role ensures that the school provides a safe, secure, well-maintained, and effective environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. Day-to-day of the role: Lead and manage the Estates and Operations function, ensuring a professional, responsive, and high-quality service. Line manage the Estates/Caretaking team, Minibus team, and the Administration team. Provide direction, supervision, support, and motivation to team members, ensuring work is completed to the required standard. Set clear objectives and expectations and undertake appropriate performance management and development of direct reports. Identify training and development needs and ensure staff are appropriately trained and briefed to carry out their responsibilities. Support recruitment and selection within the teams, in accordance with the school's policies and procedures. Establish effective communication within the Estates and Administration teams, including appropriate regular team meetings. Promote high professional standards and a culture in which staff take pride in the presentation, safety, and effective operation of the school. Keep the Chief Operating Officer appropriately informed about all areas of responsibility and promptly escalate significant operational, safety, security, or compliance concerns. Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer on the development and implementation of the school's estates and operational priorities. Provide advice and practical recommendations to the Chief Operating Officer and Head on estates, facilities, Health and Safety, security, and operational matters. Required Skills & Qualifications: Significant experience in estates, facilities, and operational management, including experience of managing people and services. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to provide clear direction, motivate staff, and maintain high standards. Strong knowledge and practical understanding of Health and Safety legislation and its application in the workplace. A relevant Health and Safety qualification, such as NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent. Relevant experience or qualification within estates, facilities, building, engineering, or a related discipline. Experience of planned preventative and reactive maintenance. Experience of managing contractors, service providers, and estates-related contracts. Experience of managing projects and coordinating works within an operational environment. Experience of managing and monitoring a departmental budget. Good working knowledge of statutory compliance requirements relating to buildings, facilities, and Health and Safety. Strong IT skills, including confidence in using Microsoft 365 and relevant estates, security, or compliance systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Benefits include: 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure To apply for the Head of Estates and Operations position, please submit your CV

Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Remote Salary : £70,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Expiry date: 27 October, 2026 Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys getting behind the numbers, influencing decisions and making a real impact? We're looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team, providing high-quality financial insight, challenge and support to senior stakeholders across our Operations directorate. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to play a key role in shaping financial decision-making. You'll combine strong technical expertise with commercial thinking, helping colleagues understand performance, identify opportunities and use resources effectively. The role As our Senior Finance Business Partner , you'll take ownership of management reporting for the Operations directorate, covering management accounts, budgets, quarterly forecasting, KPIs and variance analysis. You'll be working with budget holders at all levels of the business, including our Chief Operating Officer. Your insight will help senior leaders understand financial performance and make informed strategic and operational decisions. Using your experience in business partnering, you'll build strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted finance partner who can provide constructive challenge, commercial advice and practical solutions. You'll support effective decision-making, identify Value for Money opportunities and savings. You'll lead and develop a team of three colleagues, including an Apprentice, creating an environment where people can perform at their best and continue to grow. You'll work collaboratively with other Finance team members and look for ways to continuously improve our finance processes and systems. From time to time, you'll also deputise for the Head of Business Partnering. Approval of reconciliation work and contact with our external auditors throughout the year, will form part of this role. What we're looking for You'll be a qualified accountant with strong experience across management accounting, month and year-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and finance business partnering. Alongside your technical expertise, you'll bring: A strong customer-focused approach to Finance Business Partnering Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn complex financial information into clear, meaningful insight Proven leadership and people management skills Experience of working successfully within a changing environment A proactive, solutions-focused mindset The ability to identify, lead and deliver improvements to financial systems and processes Strong commercial acumen and a genuine commitment to delivering value for money Why this role? This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Finance team in a role where your expertise will have genuine influence. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, have the opportunity to challenge and shape financial thinking, develop your team and help drive continuous improvement across the organisation. If you're looking for a senior Finance Business Partnering role where you can look beyond the numbers, build trusted relationships and help turn financial insight into better business decisions, we'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (if applicable), satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Head of Applications & Automation Hybrid or remote-based, with travel to Preston Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 DOE 37 hours per week A glance at the role: This is a senior technology leadership opportunity to shape how LPPA uses enterprise applications, automation and systems integration to deliver better services for our colleagues, employers and members. As Head of Applications & Automation, you will set the strategic direction for LPPA's enterprise applications portfolio and automation capability, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient and effective while identifying opportunities to simplify processes and improve user experience. Working closely with the Chief Technology Officer as a key member of the IT Leadership Team, you will lead LPPA's enterprise applications roadmap, automation strategy, governance and integration approach. You will also lead the Applications & Automation team, develop strategic partnerships and help shape LPPA's wider technology agenda. A bit about us: Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UK's leading pension administration companies. We support over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes. What we can offer you: - Salary of £80,000-£85,000 DOE + annual bonus scheme - 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, two concessionary days and your birthday, with the option to buy and sell leave - Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions - Health or Dental Plan and Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - Free car parking in Preston City Centre What you'll be doing: Strategic Leadership & Application Portfolio Management - Develop the roadmap for enterprise applications and automation services - Review LPPA's application landscape to maximise value, user experience and efficiency - Identify opportunities to simplify and modernise business processes through technology - Ensure technology investments deliver measurable business benefits and service improvements Automation, Integration & Applications - Own LPPA's automation roadmap, assessing and prioritising opportunities across the organisation - Chair the Automation Forum, ensuring effective governance and prioritisation - Oversee integration between core systems, third-party applications and external data sources - Ensure automation and integration solutions are scalable, secure and resilient - Lead the support and continual improvement of LPPA's enterprise applications - Oversee application performance, upgrades, enhancements and major incidents Enterprise Applications Leadership - Lead the support, maintenance and improvement of LPPA's enterprise applications - Ensure business-critical applications meet service, availability, performance and user satisfaction standards - Maintain governance and lifecycle management for enterprise systems - Oversee application upgrades, enhancements and new functionality - Act as an escalation point for major application incidents and risks Leadership & People Management - Lead and develop a high-performing Applications & Automation team - Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement - Set objectives and priorities aligned with LPPA's strategic goals - Support professional development and plan for future skills and capability needs Supplier, Governance & Stakeholder Management - Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners and support providers - Monitor supplier performance and contractual obligations - Maintain governance frameworks and operating standards for enterprise applications and automation - Build relationships across the business, translating requirements into effective technology solutions - Contribute to the leadership and continuous improvement of the wider IT function You'll need: - Significant senior leadership experience in enterprise applications, business systems, automation or digital services - A track record of delivering application strategies, roadmaps and technology-enabled transformation - Experience delivering measurable business value and service improvements through technology - Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary technical teams - Strong experience managing enterprise applications, including performance, risk, resilience and security - Experience of automation, workflow orchestration, systems integration and process optimisation - Strong knowledge of automation and integration technologies, including UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, APIs or comparable platforms - Experience establishing governance and assurance for enterprise technology and automation - Strong commercial and supplier-management experience - The ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex technology issues into clear decisions - Strong strategic thinking, judgement and problem-solving skills - Understanding of technology risk, information security, service management and regulatory considerations Nice to have: - SQL, reporting and data analysis experience - UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform or related automation qualifications - Experience of enterprise systems governance or service management frameworks - Familiarity with Agile delivery methods - Experience in pensions, financial services, the public sector, regulated environments or member-focused organisations Working with and upholding our values: - Working together - Committed to excellence - Doing the right thing - Forward thinking

Head of AI Hybrid or remote-based, with travel to Preston. Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 DOE - 37 hours per week A glance at the role: Shape how AI is introduced, governed and scaled across one of the UK's leading pension administration organisations. As Head of AI, you will build the strategy, capability and operating model that turns emerging technology into measurable improvements for colleagues, clients and members. Working with the Chief Technology Officer, Executive team and stakeholders, you will identify, prioritise and deliver AI opportunities that support LPPA's strategy, operational efficiency, service improvement and member and client outcomes. A bit about us Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UK's leading pension administration companies. We support more than 1,500 employers and 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping members informed and providing employers with ongoing education and support. What we can offer you: - Competitive salary £90,000-£100,000 DOE + inclusion in annual bonus scheme - 30 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional concessionary days and 1 day for your birthday, with the option to 'buy and sell' leave. - Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions. - Access to a Health or Dental Plan and an Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - Free Car Parking in Preston City Centre What you'll be doing: Strategic Leadership & AI Direction - Develop LPPA's AI strategy, roadmap and implementation plans, aligned with business, technology and transformation priorities. - Advise Executive and senior leaders on AI opportunities, risks, trends, ethics and investment priorities. - Shape LPPA's AI operating model, with clear ownership, governance and accountability. - Identify AI, automation and analytics opportunities that improve efficiency, colleague experience and member and client outcomes. - Monitor AI developments, regulation and industry expectations. - Partner with business and technology teams to embed AI-enabled working and realise benefits. AI Governance, Risk & Assurance - Maintain AI governance, risk, assurance and controls, ensuring responsible, secure and ethical implementation. - Chair AI governance forums. - Assess AI initiatives for value, risk, complexity, security, compliance and readiness. - Ensure AI adoption aligns with LPPA's risk appetite, legal obligations, information governance and policies. - Establish processes for the assessment and assurance of third-party AI capabilities, products and services. - Monitor AI regulation and best practice. Leadership & People Management - Establish and grow LPPA's AI function, recruiting and developing the specialist capability required to deliver our ambitions, creating a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative culture. - Set clear objectives, priorities and performance expectations. - Coach and support team members, developing AI, technical, professional and leadership capabilities. - Lead workforce and capability planning for the AI function. Delivery, Adoption & Benefits - Lead the evaluation, prioritisation and delivery of AI initiatives, ensuring resources are focused on the highest-value opportunities. - Work closely with technology, change and project delivery teams to ensure AI initiatives are well governed, appropriately resourced and effectively delivered. - Establish and manage a clear AI implementation pipeline. - Drive AI adoption, training and awareness across LPPA, supporting colleagues to use AI tools confidently, safely and effectively. - Oversee AI capability within existing and future software solutions. - Define measures of success for AI initiatives. Stakeholder, Supplier & Industry Engagement - Build strong relationships with stakeholders across LPPA to understand business challenges and identify appropriate AI-enabled solutions. - Act as a trusted advisor on AI opportunities, risks and implementation approaches. - Work with external partners, suppliers and the wider pensions industry to understand best practice and emerging use cases for AI in pensions administration. - Manage supplier and third-party relationships relating to AI capability. - Communicate complex AI concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. - Promote organisation-wide AI literacy and awareness. You'll need: - Significant leadership experience within AI, technology, digital transformation, automation, innovation or a related field. - Proven experience of developing and delivering AI, data, automation or technology strategies in a complex organisation. - Experience of establishing governance, risk, assurance or control frameworks for emerging technologies. - Strong understanding of responsible AI, ethical AI use, human oversight, data protection, cyber security and organisational risk. - Strong practical understanding of AI technologies, their organisational applications and the conditions required for their safe and successful adoption. - Experience of leading, developing and managing technical or specialist teams. - Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, prioritisation and capability development. - Experience of working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional delivery teams to drive technology-enabled change and improvements. - Experience of managing suppliers, third-party technology partners and external relationships. - Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly. - Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. - Ability to balance innovation with robust governance, security, ethics and operational delivery. - Experience of identifying, prioritising and delivering technology, AI or automation use cases that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Chief Data Officer £160,000-£180,000 London (Hybrid - 1x Day a Week in Office) The Company This is a high-growth, PE-backed financial services business operating within the consumer credit and instalment payments space; with an ambitious growth agenda, the business is investing heavily in its technology, data and product capabilities. This is a key leadership hire as the organisation looks to modernise its data estate, build stronger engineering capabilities and use data more effectively across the customer journey! The Role As the Chief Data Officer, you will take ownership of the data strategy and lead a significant transformation of the organisation's data and analytics capabilities. Your remit is to come in, review and reshape the existing data capability, define the target operating model and lead the development of a modern data lake and warehouse architecture. A major focus will be creating a genuinely self-serve data environment, enabling teams across the business to access and use data more effectively. You will work closely with a tight-knit senior leadership team. The role will also have a strong focus on using AI to improve engineering productivity, including increasing development speed and efficiency through modern coding and development practices; one of the initial priorities will be the customer onboarding journey, using data to improve personalisation, analytics and the overall customer experience. Your Skills & Experience Senior data leader operating at Director / Chief Data Officer level Strong background within a technology-led business Experience building or significantly transforming data functions Strong understanding of data engineering, data architecture, data platforms and analytics Experience developing data lakes / modern data warehouses Strong track record of creating self-serve data capabilities Comfortable being highly hands-on with technology and technical detail Experience working with Azure / Microsoft data technologies highly desirable Strong understanding of AI and how it can be used to improve engineering productivity and development efficiency Experience working alongside architecture, product and engineering leadership Able to operate strategically while remaining close to the technical detail Financial services, fintech or similar technology-led environments would be advantageous The Benefits £160,000-£180,000 How to Apply Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page

Head of Finance £56,000-£65,000 Bath based with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office About EJF The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a global non-profit organisation working to protect the natural world and our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change. Through field investigations, rigorous research, and strategic international advocacy, we expose environmental crime, challenge impunity, and catalyse systemic reform. Our work delivers real-world impact, shaping policy, strengthening governance, protecting vital ecosystems, and defending those who risk their lives to safeguard them. Our campaigns span four interconnected areas: oceans, climate, forests and wetlands, and the training, protection, and empowerment of environmental defenders and investigative journalists. From illegal fishing and plastic pollution to deforestation, land grabs, and climate breakdown, we confront some of the most complex and urgent crises of our time - always with a focus on accountability, equity, and durable solutions. About the role: This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and conscientious qualified accountant to join a dynamic, high-impact team working to protect the global environment and defend human rights. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead the international finance team and provide financial insight and analysis to the CEO and Senior Management Team to support a fast-growing, ambitious charity. This role is right for you if you're an energetic, meticulously organised finance professional with a strong commitment to protecting the environment and the people who depend on it. You'll work globally to ensure EJF's financial administration runs efficiently in every country where we operate, securing value for money so that resources are focused on delivering impact. Key responsibilities: Maintaining and improving EJF's global financial policies, systems, controls and processes, ensuring they are applied consistently in every country where EJF operates. Managing six finance staff working in the UK and overseas. Ensuring the production of accurate, accessible and insightful monthly and annual global financial reporting for internal and external audiences. Providing strategic financial forecasts, insights and advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Trustees to inform planning and decision-making. Preparing budgets for funding proposals and ensuring accurate and timely financial projections of spend against grants and reporting to funders. Leading the annual organisational budget process, including multi-year financial plans. Mentoring team leads on financial budgeting, tracking and expenditure oversight. Monitoring and ensuring value for money in expenditure, identifying and removing inefficiencies and waste. Developing and executing EJF's treasury strategy, including managing currency risk and reserves. Overseeing payroll and pensions, working with external providers where relevant. Completing regulatory returns as required by the Charity Commission and statutory bodies in the countries of operation. Leading the annual external audit and overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts. Managing financial risk, including safeguarding EJF against fraud, and maintaining relationships with auditors, banks and other professional advisers. Essential skills and experience Demonstrable commitment to EJF's vision, mission and values and a determination to change the world for the better. Qualified accountant with a superb eye for detail. Minimum of six years' work experience, preferably in the international charity sector, including responsibility for managing a finance team. Demonstrable experience designing and implementing financial controls and securing good value for money through procurement and commissioning. Strong IT skills, and experience managing IT systems and/or databases. Excellent communication skills, in writing and in person. Proactive and solution-oriented, highly organised and self-motivated. Enthusiastic, outgoing and friendly, able to work in a growing, diverse, international team with minimal supervision. Experience of working with the UK Charity SORP and the production of the annual report and accounts. Experience with multi-currency income & expenditure and management of the processes around sub-grants to overseas partners. Ability to travel to EJF's countries of operation to assess the development and implementation of financial systems and to manage finance staff. What we offer 22 days' annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year. Private healthcare package. Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time. Flexible working hours and hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office / 2 from home). Cycle-to-work scheme. A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression. The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering real-world impact for people and planet. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For more information on this opportunity including a job description and person spec please contact Nicola Shaw our retained consultant on or to apply send a CV and support statement to Closing date 1st November early applications are strongly encouraged Interview date 12th November

A Warwickshire based local authority is seeking an experienced Interim Monitoring Officer to provide statutory governance leadership and expert legal advice across the organisation. This role requires experience supporting organisational transformation, shared services, or local government reorganisation. This is a key role within the senior team, working closely with the Chief Executive, Leader of the Council, elected Members, Corporate Leadership Team, and external partners to ensure the Council maintains the highest standards of governance, transparency, and lawful decision-making. The role requires a candidate with previous DMO or MO experience, preferably from a Borough Council. Duties of the role include: Fulfil the statutory duties of Monitoring Officer under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Lead on standards, ethics, Member conduct, and governance matters. Advise on matters relating to planning governance, licensing, housing, local taxation, regulatory services, and district council service delivery. Lead on constitutional reviews and governance improvement initiatives. Oversee complaints, standards investigations, Ombudsman enquiries, and governance-related audits. Work closely with the Section 151 Officer and Corporate Leadership Team to maintain robust corporate governance arrangements. Manage external legal support where required and oversee the delivery of specialist legal services. Applicants must have previous experience at this level and be a qualified Solicitor (or equivalent). Previous experience operating as a Monitoring Officer or Deputy Monitoring Officer is essential. You must possess a strong understanding of political environments and be able to navigate sensitive governance issues to succeed in this position. For a confidential discussion or to apply contact Kate Jasper in our Manchester office today! Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Help lead an ambitious national charity helping children do better at school. Parentkind is the UK's largest parent charity. We champion the role of parents in education, support parents and PTAs across the country and work directly with schools through our Parent Friendly Schools accreditation. This year we celebrate our 70th birthday and are looking for someone to help lead our organisation. This is an exciting time to join us. With a new Chief Executive, a new strategy and an ambitious programme of change underway, Parentkind is entering an important new phase. We want to grow our impact and income, building a stronger organisation capable of making an even greater difference to parents and children. We have a strong national profile and use it to represent the voice of parents in education. We support thousands of PTAs and parent groups across the UK. We are growing Parent Friendly Schools and want to strengthen our approach to partnerships and commercial income. Over the years ahead, we want to grow Parentkind and our Parent Friendly Schools accreditation to make an even bigger difference. To help deliver that ambition, we're looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who is passionate about growing the organisation so we can achieve more for parents across the UK. The role As CFO, you will be part of a two-person Executive Leadership Team, helping to lead Parentkind. This is about much more than managing our finances. You'll help lead the organisation, make important strategic decisions and support Parentkind's growth. You'll provide leadership across finance, governance and operations, helping us balance commercial thinking with our charitable purpose. You will lead our approach to income generation, including PTA membership and Parent Friendly Schools, and help identify new commercial opportunities. You'll play a pivotal role in Parentkind's future. Why this role matters Parentkind is at an important point in its development. We have strong foundations, a reputation for credibility and a growing range of services that support schools and parents. The need for our work has never felt more important. Schools face increasing challenges, parents need our support and stronger parental engagement in education can improve outcomes for children. As CFO, you will help ensure Parentkind is in the strongest possible position to respond to these challenges. The decisions you make won't just be reflected in balance sheets and board papers. They'll help create stronger school communities, enable more parents to engage in their child's education and contribute to better outcomes for children across the UK. About you You're an experienced and qualified finance leader who combines commercial awareness with a passion for growing purpose-led organisations and a collaborative approach. You enjoy helping a national charity work more effectively by translating strategy into action and social impact. You may already be operating at CFO level, or you could be an ambitious Finance Director looking to take the next step in leadership. Most importantly, you'll be excited by our purpose. You'll understand that strong financial leadership can be a powerful enabler of social impact. You'll be motivated by the opportunity to help Parentkind reach more schools, support more parents and improve educational outcomes for children. Why join Parentkind? This is a chance to join a charity with a clear purpose, an ambitious future and a team that genuinely believes in the difference its work can make. You'll have the opportunity to lead strategy, influence organisation-wide decisions and work alongside colleagues who are committed to improving the lives of parents and children. For the right person, this role offers something increasingly rare - the opportunity to combine commercial leadership with meaningful impact at a national scale. Recruitment process We know that senior appointments require careful consideration, so we have designed a process that allows candidates to learn as much about Parentkind as we learn about them. Applications close: Monday 26 October 2026, 9am First-stage interviews: Thursday 12 November (virtual) Final-stage interviews: Friday 20 November (in person, central London) We encourage early applications and reserve the right to begin conversations with suitable candidates ahead of the closing date. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website. Salary: Circa £80,000 (dependent on experience) Location: Remote (with the expectation of regular meetings in central London)