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Location Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Sheffield. Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, this role will be based at Benton Park View and then at 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027. About the job Job summary "If you are an experienced leader who is passionate about being part of the Digital Community then we want to hear from you" DWP Digital and Transformation Group is looking to fill the role of Head of Digital & Transformation Capacity & Capability. DWP is one of the largest UK government departments, serving 22 million people annually and managing £300bn in benefits. Sitting within the Chief Operating Office, the Head of Digital and Transformation Capacity and Capability is an essential leadership role within DWP Digital and Transformation Group and the wider Civil Service. The role is fundamental in building the Group's capability and culture to empower our people and provide an environment where everyone can thrive. This includes: Building internal capability by "growing our own" Increasing capacity through smarter sourcing and partnering Driving strategic workforce planning and talent development. The role must balance scaling capability with value-for-money, managing 9,000 resources (7,300 civil servants, 1,700 external), amid competitive market conditions and pay challenges. Why Join DWP? Job description The Digital and Transformation Group is a unified group which brings together Digital, Change Portfolio and Working Age Services, combining our talents to propel digital innovation and drive transformational change across DWP. The Chief Operating Office, where this role sits, plays an essential part in driving Digital and Transformation Group forwards, providing an enterprise level view of all our delivery and ensuring we have the right people, processes and planning in place to support our ambitions and those of the wider DWP department. The role-holder will be specifically accountable for: Strategic Leadership of Digital and Transformation Capability & Capacity Lead the development of the long term blueprint for how Digital and Transformation will build and deploy capability, ensuring the organisation has the skills, structures and culture needed to deliver its strategic mission over the next decade. Workforce planning and talent Oversee the end to end processes that enable Digital and Transformation Group to grow, mobilise and optimise its 9,000 strong workforce, balancing cost, capability and resilience in a complex labour market. Curate and champion an ecosystem of career pathways, development programmes, and skills to develop digital practitioners and talent across the Department Risk, Governance & Compliance Ensure robust governance and efficiency of external resources, commercial decisions and contractual arrangements, maintaining directorate-wide compliance with Civil Service recruitment principles and workforce strategies. Provide strategic assurance to the Executive Team and Director Generals through transparent, data driven oversight of resourcing patterns and risks. Budget Management Manage significant budgets, including a £14m recruitment spend, ensuring efficiency and value for money. It's an exciting time to be part of DWP! Please see the candidate pack attached to the advert for more about this role and the Directorate priorities. Person specification The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their knowledge, experience and skills against the following essential criteria: Evidence of leading enterprise level workforce planning, capability forecasting and resource modelling in a large, complex organisation, using data and insight to shape future workforce requirements and investment decisions. Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at the most senior level in your organisation, providing authoritative advice and securing commitment to complex workforce and capability decisions in ambiguous environments. Experience working within or alongside technical, digital or transformation functions with the ability to translate emerging skills needs and technical capability gaps into actionable workforce and capability strategies. Proven ability and experience overseeing significant commercial arrangements, such as external resourcing, supplier contracts or contingent labour, ensuring value for money, compliance, and alignment with strategic workforce needs. Strong evidence of leading senior staff across multiple locations and disciplines, embedding continuous improvement, driving measurable performance, and influencing senior stakeholders to support complex capability and workforce interventions.

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), one of the world s foremost independent international policy and research organisations, is seeking an outstanding fundraising and communications leader to work alongside our Executive Director and senior team. Following the launch of our strategy - Manifesto for a Thriving World and a recent organisational restructure, we decided to bring the functions of fundraising and communications together under a single Director. This is a tactical move, appreciating our funding sources, audiences, and how to reach them are quickly shifting, with the need to think differently about our brand, positioning, use of technology and relationships. You will lead and shape our strategy in these areas, while also managing strong existing teams and being a key voice in IIED s governing bodies. You will be the focal point for our institutional funding partnerships and take accountability for achieving a fundraising target and set of objectives. You will be at the heart of guiding IIED s impact-focused communications, brand, marketing and influencing approach, as well as creating a reinforcing positive trajectory by connecting fundraising and communications. In joining IIED, you will have the opportunity to work with creative, innovative and committed colleagues striving to achieve IIED s six propositions. You will be part of an organisation hosting the Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, supporting the Least Developed Countries in international negotiations and delivering highly influential research, events and equitable partnerships tackling climate change, nature loss and inequality. About Us IIED is an international policy and research organisation working to build a fairer, more sustainable world, in partnership with others across the globe. We stand up: challenging the systems and structures that perpetuate economic, social and environmental injustice acknowledging our own role in this. We speak out: calling out the big blockers that prevent progress for communities and working to amplify voices, redistribute power and strengthen rights. We innovate: developing, co-producing and supporting evidence-based ideas to drive progress towards a thriving world for all. We collaborate: building connections at local, national and international levels, to support diverse partners to tackle the climate, nature and inequality crises so that people and the planet can thrive. Come and be part of this exciting journey with us The Benefits - Salary of £78,715 - £91,102 per annum dependent on experience - 25 days' annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas - 7.5% employer pension contributions - Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay - Cycle-to-work scheme - Employee protection scheme (life, critical illness, income protection) This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a senior fundraising and communications leader with significant experience in an international NGO or charity settings to join our globally influential organisation at a moment of strategic transformation. About You To be considered as the Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will need: Significant experience leading fundraising functions, delivering multi-stream income generation strategies Significant experience overseeing a broad communications portfolio, including research communications, brand positioning, digital engagement and media, and internal communications. An impressive track record in securing large-scale funding and have exceptional communications and influencing skills across diverse stakeholders. Strong leadership experience in multi-cultural environments, building high-performing, values-led teams. The willingness and ability to travel internationally. If you are ready for a career-defining role at a pivotal point for our organisation and the global community, we are waiting to hear from you. The closing date for this role 24 March 2026. IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED s workforce, including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role. So, if you want to become our Director of Fundraising and Communications, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Location We're looking for someone ideally based in Bristol to support our South West region, working with teams in Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, and Plymouth. You'll be travelling regularly between these offices, with occasional visits to other Ridge offices as needed. About the role Reporting to the People Partner Lead and working closely with the Head of People, People Director and wider People leadership team, this role exists to act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders across the region. You'll shape and deliver people priorities that enable business performance, support growth and create a compelling employee experience. This is a broad, senior generalist role, combining strategic partnering with hands-on delivery and leadership of a People Advisory team (People Advisor and People Coordinator). You will set strategic direction, lead operational and tactical people activity, and develop forward-looking people solutions aligned to Ridge People Strategy and values. You'll work confidently across long-term people planning, change and transformation, and day-to-day leadership challenges, bringing clarity, insight and momentum in a fast-paced and evolving environment. What you need to do to be effective in this role Build strong, trusted relationships across the business, embedding yourself with leaders to shape and deliver people priorities aligned to the experience we want to create for our people. Act as a two-way conduit between the business and the People team, bringing commercial insight into people solutions and people insight into business decision-making. Co-design, plan and deliver people initiatives across the employee lifecycle, coordinating delivery and drawing on specialist support where appropriate. Lead and support change and transformation activity within the region, setting direction, managing impact and supporting leaders to navigate complexity and ambiguity. Own the people outcomes of acquisitions and TUPE transfers within the region, ensuring risks are anticipated, leaders are aligned and integration delivers a positive, sustainable experience for individuals. Own and embed core people practices across your region, including workforce planning, induction, performance development, reward and recognition, career progression and engagement action planning. Enable leaders and managers to take ownership of performance, careers and development by building capability and providing practical tools, coaching and guidance. Support the identification and development of talent, helping to create meaningful, career-defining experiences for our people. Partner with leaders to deliver inclusive, engaging and high-performing teams, championing diversity, equity and inclusion in both thinking and practice. Take ownership of people data and insight for the region, using evidence to shape decisions, anticipate trends, manage risk and drive meaningful improvement in people outcomes. Work closely with the ER & Integration Lead to ensure employee relations activity is well governed, with clear ownership, appropriate escalation and a strong focus on early intervention, consistency and risk management. Act as the senior owner for complex or high-risk employee relations matters, guiding leaders on the right outcomes and holding overall accountability for fairness, proportionality and business impact. Work collaboratively with the wider People team and other support functions to deliver a seamless, high-quality employee experience. Lead and develop the People Advisory team (People Advisor and People Coordinator), setting a strong personal example, building capability and enabling the team to do their best work. The skills and experience you need to have for this role Relationships are central to this role. We're looking for someone who understands how people and organisations work, and who can translate insight into practical, commercially sound people solutions. Experience within the built environment, professional services or a similarly complex, project-based sector would be advantageous. Whilst you will ideally be CIPD qualified, the following skills and experience are essential: Proven experience operating as a People / HR Business Partner in a complex, fast-paced environment, with the credibility to influence and challenge senior leaders. Broad and deep generalist HR experience, enabling you to shape and deliver effective people solutions across the full employee lifecycle. Experience supporting organisational change and transformation, including restructures, M&A, TUPE or other significant change programmes. Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to balance people outcomes and business performance. Sound employee relations capability and employment law knowledge, with a pragmatic approach that focuses on prevention, early resolution and building confident managers. The confidence to coach, influence and challenge leaders constructively, helping them make better people decisions. A progressive, agile mindset and genuine interest in evolving people practice and emerging HR trends. Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, taking ownership, setting direction and maintaining momentum in evolving situations. Strong analytical and digital capability, using people data and insight to inform decisions and drive improvement. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to move fluidly between listening, advising, coaching and influencing at all levels. A collaborative, team-oriented approach, with a willingness to share knowledge and work across boundaries to get the best outcome. Resilience, judgement and common sense - able to prioritise effectively, simplify where possible and focus energy on what will make the biggest difference. JBRP1_UKTJ

Locations : Lisbon London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do This is a unique opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to join BCG's Global Compliance Team as Senior Manager in Compliance Investigations within the Global Risk function. The Compliance team provides oversight on critical compliance topics that anchor how we support each other, our clients, and our business - with policies, processes, and systems we continuously improve. A key aspect of this oversight is the ability to identify, investigate, and remediate compliance concerns with rigor, transparency, and fairness. In this newly created role, the Senior Manager will lead end-to-end compliance investigations globally, ensuring that BCG appropriately detects, assesses and mitigates compliance incidents, while learning from these incidents to reinforce the control environment and prevent future misconduct. This role requires good judgment, strong analytical skills, discretion, scepticism and the ability to navigate complex, sensitive matters while partnering with senior leadership to maintain trust in BCG's Compliance framework worldwide. WHAT YOU'LL DO Investigations Oversight Lead complex, high-profile compliance investigations across global BCG offices, from intake to resolution and closure. Scope, plan, and conduct investigations with rigor, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with BCG's Values, Code of Conduct, and regulatory requirements. Identify root causes and partner with stakeholders to design and implement remedial actions that prevent recurrence. Conduct thorough interviews with investigation subjects and witnesses to gather all necessary information and evidence. Establish and uphold rigorous documentation and reporting standards for investigations globally. Risk Assessment & Prevention Analyze investigation outcomes and identify global trends to feed into BCG's global risk assessment projects and inform broader compliance risk management priorities. Recommend enhancements to policies, procedures and controls (including training and comms) based on investigative insights. Share lessons learned across regions and functions to strengthen BCG's global control environment and enhance the maturity of the Compliance programme. Stakeholder Engagement & Decision Enablement Act as a trusted partner and provide strategic counsel to senior stakeholders worldwide on sensitive compliance matters. Collaborate with Risk, Legal, HR, Finance, IT and other functional areas to carry out effective and thorough investigations and to ensure investigative findings drive meaningful change in the organisation. Provide concise, business-relevant updates to executive leadership, escalating significant matters as appropriate. Program Execution & Reporting Develop and deliver investigation reports, dashboards, and thematic analyses for regional and global leadership. Ensure the completeness and accuracy of investigation records in BCG's internal tools and systems. Contribute to the design and implementation of global KPIs and metrics to assess investigative effectiveness and feed into BCG's risk registers. Culture & Training Promote awareness of reporting channels and investigation processes globally, reinforcing a culture of accountability and transparency. Design and deliver training to strengthen investigative capability within the compliance function, as well as other global functions. Team Leadership Provide coaching and mentoring to the Compliance and Risk teams, sharing investigative expertise and best practices. Act as a role model, demonstrating integrity, resilience, rigour and professionalism in handling sensitive matters. YOU'RE GOOD AT Navigating high-stakes, cross-border ethics and compliance incidents with discretion, sensibility, rigour and empathy. Leading investigations in diverse regulatory and cultural contexts. Analysing large and complex datasets from multiple sources to identify and assess compliance issues. Problem-solving and thinking creatively about how to obtain the evidence required to conduct and resolve investigations. Communicating with clarity and authority to senior executives and global stakeholders. Driving consistency and quality in investigative practices across a complex, global organization. Balancing independence with collaboration to achieve fair, thorough and informed outcomes. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, or equivalent) strongly preferred. 8-10 years of experience in compliance, investigations, legal, audit, or related fields, with proven global exposure. Demonstrated expertise in leading complex investigations across multiple geographies and regulatory regimes. Strong knowledge of investigative methodologies and best practices in a multinational setting, including evidence gathering and review, interviewing and report writing. Track record of influencing senior leadership and driving the adoption of remediation measures. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with case management systems and business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, Mimecast, Microsoft Purview). Commitment to confidentiality and the highest ethical standards. Who You'll Work With You will be part of the Global Compliance team, reporting to the Global Compliance Director, with a reporting line into the Global Head of Compliance and the Chief Risk Officer. The Global Compliance team operates within the Global Risk function. In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across BCG's global network of regional compliance teams, and work closely with stakeholders including Managing Directors and Partners, Risk & Compliance Nodes, Legal, HR, Finance, Employee Relations, IT and other cross-functional partners. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Location: Birmingham Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week) We are currently seeking an accomplished Executive Director of Finance to join the senior leadership team of a leading Further Education college based in Birmingham. This strategic role is designed to enhance financial stewardship, drive digital capability, and support sustainable growth within a highly regulated, mission-led environment. Day-to-day of the role: Strategic Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and empower the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with the college's values. Serve as a senior advisor to the College Management Team, ensuring financial strategies support educational and organisational goals. Continuously improve financial processes, systems, and frameworks to support growth and sustainability. Deputise for the Vice Principal/CFO when required. Financial Reporting & Planning: Oversee the delivery of accurate financial statements, management accounts, and reports for internal and external stakeholders. Lead statutory and regulatory reporting in line with ESFA, audit, and sector requirements. Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasting, and cash flow planning. Provide transparent reporting to the Corporation, Audit Committee, and senior teams. Digital Transformation & Financial Systems: Maximise the use of digital finance systems, increasing automation and reducing manual processes. Champion the integration of data-driven financial insights to support strategic decision-making across the organisation. Governance, Risk & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant FE sector financial regulations, standards, and statutory frameworks. Develop robust financial policies and risk-management strategies. Act as the primary contact for auditors, regulators, and funding agencies. Stakeholder & Partnership Management: Build strong relationships with external partners including auditors, funders, and suppliers. Provide expert financial guidance to leaders and departments across the college. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven senior financial leadership experience within Further Education or a closely regulated public-sector environment. Strong technical knowledge of FE funding, regulatory frameworks, and statutory reporting. Advanced digital skills with experience in modernising finance functions and implementing enhanced financial systems. Exceptional communication and influencing skills at executive level. A strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term planning with the realities of daily financial management. Benefits: Opportunity to impact an FE institution undergoing digital and organisational transformation. Senior leadership influence with direct access to the Executive Team. Access to ongoing training and professional development. An inclusive culture with a strong commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance. Highly competitive salary and benefits package. To apply for the Executive Director of Finance position, please submit your CV today.

Director, Europe Digital Product - London page is loaded Director, Europe Digital Product - Londonremote type: Remotelocations: GBR - London - 22 Carlisle Placetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 9, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JRThis Director, Digital Product role is responsible for driving digital growth across the company's European remittance business by creating, delivering, and managing a corridor-driven product roadmap. This leader owns the end-to-end digital experience for senders, including digital wallet capabilities, and is accountable for increasing transaction volume, revenue and customer lifetime value across priority corridors.This role requires deep understanding of European customer behaviors and the ability to translate corridor level insights into differentiated digital product experiences that drive repeat usage and long-term engagement. Role Responsibilities Own the European digital product roadmap with explicit accountability for corridor level growth and profitability. Define and scale digital wallet strategy as a core component of the Eurpoean product ecosystem, including embedded financial solutions to drive loyalty and deeper engagement. Prioritize features that increase frequency, retention, and lifetime value by corridor. Partner with regional business leaders to align go-to-market strategies to drive revenue, transactions and customer retention. Continuously assess corridor and wallet performance to dynamically adjust roadmap priorities. Drive wallet adoption, activation and repeat usage across Europe. Establish corridor-level and wallet specific KPIs to define product contribution to digital growth. Optimize digital funnels from customer registration/login to transaction. Lead cross-functional delivery of key initiatives. Localize and optimize the global platform capabilities to specifically serve the needs of the European customer. Serve as the primary EU product leader representing corridor and wallet priorities in global forums. Own the end-to-end digital customer experience, including wallet onboarding, and ensure the experiences meet market requirements for speed, reliability and ease. Partner with compliance and risk teams to ensure features comply with EU country level regulations. Ensure risk controls, fraud prevention and transaction monitoring are properly embedded into product design. Collaborate with operations to minimize customer support issues. Lead and develop a European focused product team responsible for regional product performance. Communicate progress, performance and trade-offs clearly to executive stakeholders. Role Requirements 12+ years of experience in consumer facing product strategy, development, and management. A background in payments preferred. Proven success scaling digital wallet solutions in Europe. Strong background in fintech, payments, remittances, or regulated financial services. Impeccable understanding of data and metrics, exercising high quality, data driven decisioning. Strong collaboration skills. Ability to build trust and negotiate with teams across different seniority levels and functions, including product, design, technology, marketing, compliance, business development and sales, and geographies to build products that engage our global customers. Experience building high performing teams. Proven success developing, coaching, and mentoring diverse talent, and serving as a role model across global cross functional teams. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Job Posting End Date:03-09-2026This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.

Programme Director for Clean Energy and Growth BASE LOCATION: Swindon with travel to other locations SALARY: £94,931 CONTRACT TYPE: Open Ended (Permanent) HOURS: Full or Part Time (Min 0.8 FTE) CLOSING DATE: 29 March 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications) ABOUT UKRI UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) invests £8bn a year in research and innovation as an independent public body. It brings together nine partners-the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and Research England-to maintain the UK's global leadership in research and innovation. UKRI also gives the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology strategic advice on how funding should be balanced across research disciplines. ABOUT THE ROLE As Programme Director, Clean Energy and Growth, your systems perspective will shape UKRI's role in delivering the Government's Clean Energy Sector Plan and wider net zero ambitions. You will provide clear, authoritative insight into a complex and competitive field, enabling informed research and innovation investments that attract industry leverage and maximise economic and societal benefit. Reporting to the Senior Responsible Owner, you will provide strategic leadership across UKRI to ensure coherent, high impact investments aligned with national priorities; work closely with other Programme Directors across Industrial Strategy sectors to shape crosscutting initiatives where environmental and engineering sciences intersect with digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, financial services and national security; and build trusted relationships across government, academia and industry, navigating diverse perspectives to deliver authoritative, evidence based decisions. ABOUT YOU You are an accomplished senior leader with credibility across research, innovation and the public sector, bringing substantial experience delivering major multidisciplinary programmes with clear accountability at Programme Director level. You are confident shaping programme strategy and securing approval from senior governance, with a strong record of designing delivery approaches for complex, interdependent, system wide programmes. You have hands on programme management experience, covering delivery model design, risk management, benefits realisation and governance, ensuring objectives, outputs and outcomes are achieved to time and cost. You excel at building relationships and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders across academia, government and industry, navigating conflicting views and securing inclusive, effective partnerships. You have a proven record of leading high performing teams, including matrixed and cross organisational groups, with an inclusive, transparent leadership style that unites colleagues around shared purpose and delivers robust outcomes at pace and scale. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead development and delivery of the Clean Energy and Growth Programme strategy with the SRO. Establish the Programme operating model and governance, including risk and benefits management. Be accountable for delivering agreed scope, outcomes and benefits. Lead external engagement and build partnerships across government, experts and industry in the net zero R&I landscape. Manage the £202m budget for 26/27-29/30, ensuring full compliance with UKRI processes. Maintain effective relationships with UKRI Councils, Executive Committee and Board. Broker collaboration across UKRI and external partners to strengthen the UK environmental science and engineering ecosystem and accelerate societal and economic impact. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Extensive leadership of large, multifaceted and cross organisational programmes, with a strong track record of driving coherence, alignment and impact. High credibility in the R&I community, supported by a PhD or equivalent experience and recognised expertise that secures senior stakeholder confidence. Strategic thinker able to turn long-term net zero priorities into rapid, systemwide plans that deliver measurable national outcomes. Proven ability to design and run effective governance, assurance and performance frameworks, including evaluation, risk management and stewardship of major public budgets. Strong senior level stakeholder networks and influence across complex environments, including government and industry. Deep understanding of the environmental and engineering innovation pipeline, from scientific and technological challenges to commercialisation and real-world impact INCENTIVES UKRI can offer the successful candidate: - Flexible Working - 30 days annual leave + Public Holidays - Access to Civil Service Pension Scheme - Various everyday discounts through our dedicated provider Visit our dedicated benefits webpage for more info: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Who is HSBC Innovation Banking? HSBC Innovation Banking (HINV) is the power behind the UK's forward-thinkers, future-makers, and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO typically within the technology and life science sectors. Whether it's comprehensive banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or Strategic Fund Solutions, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first-time founders to the funds that back them, and everything in between. We're proud to accelerate growth for our clients, create meaningful connections and communities, and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Here's to never standing still. Come and join us! The team you'll work with: We are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual to take up the role of Chief Finance Officer, HSBC Innovation Banking UK. The role holder will have significant people management experience, drawing on this to lead the Finance function consisting of both onshore and offshore resources. The value you'll add: You will play a critical leadership role for the Finance function and wider HINV UK business, operating as the Senior Manager Function holder (SMF2 and SMF3) as well as being a member of the HINV UK Board (both subject the relevant approvals) responsible for managing strategy, risk appetite and overall HINV business. You'll provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for financial control, accounting, reporting, treasury, tax, financial planning and analysis, business performance management and strategy activities in HINV UK; also providing direction and advice to the HINV UK senior leadership team on a wide range of financial and non-financial matters including strategic planning, risk, capital planning and financial management. Requirements: CFO or other Senior Leadership role within Finance function. Business strategy - owning and driving business strategy throughout an organisation. People management - leading and influencing cross-functional teams, to embed a culture of continued growth. Building and/or scaling business/functions - a strong innovator with the ability to challenge assumptions, embrace change and position the company to thrive in future markets. Presenting to/be a member of Board committees or other senior governance functions. Other highly desirable but not mandatory requirements: Innovation ecosystem experience. Experience within a global financial services organisation. Digitisation experience - leverage digital transformation, AI, and automation to future proof financial and operational performance. Where you'll be based: Our home office in Finsbury Square, London. We offer hybrid working to our employees, so you can flex between home and the office. Managing Directors have a requirement to be in the office 4 days per week. Equal opportunities and accommodations: Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk. Email: Telephone:

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance is proud to partner exclusively with Age NI, Northern Ireland's leading charity supporting older people. Age NI's work has a profound impact across the region-delivering vital services, advocating on key issues, and helping create a society where people can thrive as they age. Their reach extends through care services, wellbeing programmes, advice and advocacy, and extensive volunteer engagement. This is an exciting and influential leadership role at the heart of an organisation that is trusted, well governed, and driven by clear social purpose. Your new role Provide strategic leadership across finance, income generation, IT, administration and facilities, ensuring all functions support organisational goals. Contribute to strategic planning, business continuity and senior decision making, providing clear reports and updates to the CEO and Board. Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting, audit processes and long term financial sustainability, maintaining strong financial controls. Oversee income generation activities, ensuring compliance, ethical practice and supporting diversification of funding streams. Lead on digital development by ensuring IT systems, data protection and information governance are secure, efficient and future ready. Manage administration and facilities, including procurement, health & safety and sustainability initiatives. Represent the organisation externally, building strong relationships and partnerships. Support organisational resilience through participation in senior on call duties and oversight of key corporate functions. What you'll need to succeed Significant senior level leadership experience within the charity, public, or not for profit sectors. Strong financial leadership background with experience in strategic budgeting, controls, and compliance. Experience driving income generation, service development, or commercial growth in a mission focused environment. Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and manage risk. Demonstrated experience developing teams, driving change, and delivering organisational improvements. Recognised professional finance qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent). Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and organisational performance frameworks. Desirable: Knowledge of issues affecting older people or the wider charity sector. Experience managing mufti disciplinary teams across finance, IT, income, and corporate services. What you'll get in return Competitive salary package Hybrid working 26 days annual leave (rising to 27 with service) + 12 bank holidays Enhanced family leave and carers leave Pension scheme (5% employer / 3% employee) Health cash plan Cycle to Work Scheme, and additional flexible benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Campaign Director Are you driven by social justice and motivated by creating real, lasting change? Are you a strategic campaign leader who can turn public will into political action? If so, we have a job for you. We are looking for a Campaign Director to provide overall day-to-day leadership of the Partnership with The Disabled Children's Partnership (DCP). You will be responsible for driving forward an ambitious integrated campaign, which combines political influencing, press and digital communications, public campaigning, and coalition mobilisation. Reporting directly to the Chair, the Campaign Director ensures the Partnership's strategy is coherent, impactful, and responsive to political and public opportunities. In this role, one eye will always be to our impact and the lasting legacy of our campaigns. Success will be measured in terms of real lasting social change - the extent to which DCP has driven positive shifts in policy, practice and attitudes through our campaigns, and whether our influence has shaped the narratives, priorities and actions of others beyond the lifetime of the campaign. This role is a fixed term position (22.5 hours per week, worked over 3 days) until June 2027. We're open to discussing how these hours can best work for you. Some on call and out of hours working may be required. The charity offers flexible and hybrid working. The role involves at least fortnightly in person meetings at the Contact office in London N1, with opportunities to also work from the Head Office in London E1. The Disabled Children's Partnership (DCP) is a major coalition of 130+ organisations united by a common vision: improved health, education and social care for disabled children, young people, and their families. Together we campaign to secure the policy change, public awareness, and political attention that disabled children deserve. Our current focus is the high-profile Fight for Ordinary campaign. Together we are calling for reform of the SEND system, so that children with special educational needs or who are disabled can enjoy the ordinary things that other children take for granted, like having a nursery, school or college place, being safe in school, making friends, and taking part in activities in and beyond school. What you'll do Lead and evolve an integrated strategy across influencing, media, digital and grassroots mobilisation. Build and nurture a high performing coalition, aligning 130+ partner organisations around shared objectives and moments. Anticipate and seize political and media opportunities; brief spokespeople and partners; and steward relationships across government, parliament, arm's length bodies and civil society. Champion co production with disabled children, young people and families - so lived experience shapes priorities, messages and tactics. Set clear goals and KPIs; commission insight and evaluation; and report transparently on outcomes and learning. Act as a visible ambassador for the DCP, representing the Partnership in senior forums and the media. What you'll bring A strong track record of leading multi channel campaigning that shifts policy, budgets and public narratives. Deep experience of political strategy and stakeholder management (government, parliament, local systems, sector leaders and media). Credibility and facilitation skills to align diverse organisations behind shared priorities-and keep them moving. Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and experience of co producing campaigns with people who have lived experience. Analytical and outcomes focused mindset - you use data, insight and evaluation to prioritise, pivot and scale what works. Inclusive, values led leadership that builds trust, clarity and accountability across partners and teams If you are passionate about creating meaningful, lasting change for disabled children, young people and their families, we want to hear from you! Apply now with an updated CV. Applications close on Sunday 15th March. Interviews will be held week comencing 23rd of March. Benefits The charity offers an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward employees to ensure that teams feel valued and appreciated. The benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. About The Organisation The charity's vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. They're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. Fighting for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. Everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make it an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It's okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. There are Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. Everyone is encouraged to apply and there are a variety of different contract types and working patterns on offer. They're not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. You will have training and development to help you to succeed in the role you're applying for. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at the organisation and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We're not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you're applying for.

Senior Category Manager Somerset Hybrid Are you a commercially sharp, people-focused Category leader ready to take ownership of a high-impact, growth-driving category? This is a brilliant opportunity to join our client at their Head Office in Somerset, leading a strategically significant category that sits right at the heart of the business's future growth ambitions. Reporting to the Director of Trading, you'll have full P&L accountability and the platform to shape, influence and elevate a powerhouse category across the organisation. The Opportunity As Senior Category Manager, you'll: Own and evolve the category strategy, aligning it to wider business objectives and market opportunity Lead at Board and Senior Leadership level, presenting performance, risks and growth plans with confidence Drive sustainable sales, margin and working capital performance Build and nurture strong supplier partnerships, negotiating best-in-class commercial terms Champion innovation - from new product introduction to phasing out underperforming SKUs Collaborate cross-functionally across Trading, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and Digital Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture of accountability, agility and excellence You'll deputise for the Director of Trading when required and play a key role within the wider Trading leadership team. What We're Looking For You'll likely be operating as a Senior Buyer, Category Manager or similar within a retail environment, with: A proven track record of delivering category growth Strong commercial acumen and full P&L management experience Excellent supplier negotiation and influencing skills Advanced financial and analytical capability Experience leading and developing high-performing teams The ability to translate strategy into clear, focused action Experience with digital tools, data analytics and modern procurement platforms would be highly advantageous. Why Join? Beyond the opportunity to truly shape a category and influence at senior level, the benefits package is exceptional: 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, with 5 flexible days) Hybrid working Discretionary bonus Company car car allowance Private medical cover (individual and family options) 20% discount Enhanced family leave EV scheme Share save scheme and award-winning Pension In-house training and development opportunities This is a role for a commercially driven, strategic thinker who thrives on ownership, influence and leading from the front. If you're ready to take your category leadership to the next level within a fast-paced, ambitious retail environment, I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch for a confidential conversation. BH35647

Job title: Senior Account Manager Location: London, United Kingdom Work environment: Hybrid Reports to: Business Unit Director About Irvine Partners At Irvine Partners, we shape culture-forward communications for global industry leaders. We combine sharp strategic thinking with creative storytelling and digital craft to build brands that matter, move and endure. Our team spans PR experts, award-winning creatives, journalists, cultural strategists, and digital innovators across the UK and Africa About the role We are seeking a strategic, confident and commercially aware Senior Account Manager to join our UK team. This is a high-ownership role responsible for leading significant workstreams across complex client accounts. The Senior Account Manager plays a critical part in translating strategic direction into integrated, high-performing communications programmes while safeguarding delivery standards, timelines and commercial discipline. You will act as a trusted day-to-day advisor to clients, contribute meaningfully to campaign ideation and optimisation, and ensure that account delivery is both creatively strong and commercially sound. Key responsibilities Strategic execution & campaign leadership: Lead the development and execution of integrated communications campaigns across earned, owned and emerging platforms. Interrogate audience behaviour and cultural relevance to inform campaign planning. Translate high-level strategy into clear, structured executional roadmaps. Ensure all outputs align with client objectives and measurable KPIs. Client management: Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact on key accounts. Provide proactive counsel grounded in insight and performance data. Lead status meetings, reporting discussions and campaign reviews with confidence. Anticipate challenges and provide solutions before escalation is required. Media & platform leadership: Maintain and grow strong UK media and creator relationships. Drive proactive media engagement strategies beyond reactive pitching. Identify emerging platforms and new storytelling opportunities to enhance visibility and influence. Performance & commercial oversight: Analyse campaign performance and media impact. Translate data into strategic recommendations and optimisation plans. Present clear, outcome-focused reporting to clients. Requirements Experience: 5-7 years' experience in a PR or integrated communications agency. Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape. Demonstrated experience leading campaigns with measurable results. Experience working with senior client stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously. Core competencies: Strategic thinking: Ability to understand client business objectives and align communications activity accordingly. Executional excellence: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables without compromising quality. Communication excellence: Compelling storyteller with strong written and verbal skills. Media & cultural intelligence: Deep understanding of UK media, digital ecosystems and cultural shifts. Problem-solving & judgement: Confident decision-maker with strong critical thinking ability. Commercial awareness: Understands scopes, timelines and resource management, with an ability to protect account health. Personal attributes: Confident and credible with clients and media. Calm under pressure and highly organised. Curious and culturally aware. Ambitious and growth-oriented. Strong sense of accountability and ownership.

This role sits at the heart of Operation Smile UK s five-year strategy to deliver transformational growth across all income streams. As Senior Lead - Acquisition and Digital Fundraising, you will be instrumental in delivering on three of our four core strategic priorities: Build Regular Giving laying the foundation for higher long-term value and stronger ROI across acquisition channels. Drive All Donors to Legacy recruiting quality donors who have the potential value to feed into legacy and long-term giving goals. Maximise Growth Through Digital Fundraising Integration leading the expansion and optimisation of digital acquisition within a cohesive fundraising strategy The Senior Lead - Acquisition & Digital Fundraising role is responsible for delivering Operation Smile UK s strategic individual giving acquisition programme. This role is key to driving income growth and expanding our supporter base across multiple channels, including digital, DRTV, dialogue fundraising and print. You will lead the strategy, planning, delivery and evaluation of acquisition campaigns, including the onboarding process, with full accountability for managing significant budgets, agency partnerships and performance metrics. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to an experienced acquisition fundraiser with strong commercial acumen and a data-driven mindset. Key Responsibilities Strategic Campaign Leadership Develop and implement the multi-channel acquisition strategy, aligned with income targets and supporter growth objectives. Lead on the planning and delivery of campaigns across direct dialogue, digital, DRTV, and print channels. Lead on the planning and delivery of the onboarding process for all new recruits. Monitor and report on campaign performance, providing insight-driven recommendations to optimise results. Drive testing and innovation to expand existing channels and introduce new ones within acceptable risk and return parameters. Budget Ownership & Performance Monitoring Take full responsibility for acquisition budget management, income forecasting and cost control. Set, monitor, and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting against ROI, CPA, and long-term value across all acquisition channels. Collaborate with the Senior Database Manager and the Director of Data and Technology to develop and maintain performance dashboards (e.g., Power BI) and support strategic data analysis, including both short-term and long-term channel performance evaluation. Agency & Partner Management Manage day-to-day relationships with external fundraising and creative partners. Lead briefings, content sourcing, agent training, stakeholder approvals, and quality assurance processes. Negotiate contracts and hold suppliers accountable for delivery and performance. Cross-Team and Market Integration Represent the acquisition programme in cross-functional planning meetings and contribute to a unified team culture focused on strategic delivery. Deliver and optimise the onboarding and conversion programme for new donors. Develop CRO strategies and implement with support from the Communications team, whilst supporting the enhancement of web development Ensure consistent campaign integration across touchpoints and maximise thematic/creative cohesion, working in collaboration with the Senior Communications Manager to lead and develop the creative and content strategy for acquisition. Act as a key liaison with colleagues across Operation Smile global markets, sharing insights and exploring opportunities to align strategy, co-develop creative, or pilot cross-market initiatives. Compliance, Risk & Best Practice Ensure all campaigns meet legal, ethical and data protection requirements (e.g., GDPR, Fundraising Regulator). Act as a key contributor to organisational risk assessments relating to income performance and supplier performance. Keep up to date with sector trends, innovations and benchmarks to maintain best practice. Person Specification Essential Experience Extensive experience (ideally 5+ years) in Individual Giving or fundraising acquisition roles. Proven success delivering multi-channel acquisition campaigns with strong ROI. Experience managing external agencies and suppliers to high-performance standards. Strong background in digital fundraising and paid media. Demonstrated experience managing and reporting on substantial acquisition budgets. Skills & Attributes Strategic thinker with excellent campaign planning and execution skills. Highly numerate and confident using data for decision-making and optimisation. Strong project and stakeholder management abilities. Proactive, self-starting approach with high levels of ownership and accountability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to represent the organisation externally. Desirable Understanding of retention and supporter journey optimisation. Familiarity with CRM and data system Donorfy. Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools. First-round interviews are set for the week of 23rd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications. Disability Confident Committed Employer We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job. At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description). Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Description Location: We're open to the successful candidate being based from either our Cardiff, Manchester or Southampton office. Travel between sites will be required (likely once/twice per month to one other location). Hybrid working: All Starling colleagues spend a minimum of 10 days per month in the office with flexibility to work the rest from home. Reporting to: Director of Customer Care Closing date: 10am, Thursday 12th March About Starling At Starling, we are on a mission to provide people with a fairer, smarter, and more human alternative to traditional banks. We are building a leading digital bank, driven by fast technology, fair service, and honest values. Our vision is to create a banking industry that serves everyone, which we accomplish by developing best-in-class proprietary technology, offering an exceptional customer experience, and establishing a strong, sustainable business. Our five core values - Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim for Greatness - are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our strategy and shaping our culture. We're a branchless, largely paperless bank, committed to responsible banking, sustainability, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. The Opportunity The Head of Customer Care Insights is a pivotal new role responsible for driving transformative improvements across the entire Customer Care division. This role acts as a central intelligence hub, evaluating performance and customer outcomes across all departments, including the Contact Centre, Complaints, Vulnerability, Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) activity, and Financial Assistance. The primary objective is to gain a deep understanding of operational realities and customer experiences, translating these insights into actionable strategies that lead to measurable improvements in people, customer, and business outcomes. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader who can not only identify root causes but also champion and evidence the successful implementation of change. Key Responsibilities Proactively analyse data from all customer care departments (Contact Centre, Complaints, Vulnerability, FOS, Financial Assistance) to understand the why behind current performance levels and customer outcomes (e.g., drivers of First Contact Resolution (FCR), Average Handling Time (AHT), Customer Satisfaction (CSAT . Review and analyse FOS decisions and insights, translating external feedback into necessary internal actions and change strategies to better improve customer outcomes and reduce future escalations. Develop and deliver comprehensive strategies to improve all key customer metrics (e.g., FCR, CSAT) and drive operational efficiencies across the Customer Care division. Lead and execute analysis on customer complaints and operational failure points to identify systemic issues impacting customer experience and business efficiency. Work collaboratively with department heads on the implementation and tracking of improvement initiatives, providing robust evidence that the implemented changes have successfully delivered the intended business, customer, and people improvements. Own the mandate for cost efficiency across the Customer Care area, consistently seeking opportunities for "customer wins" that simultaneously reduce operational expense. Evaluate the current processes and treatment protocols for vulnerable customers to ensure they are delivering consistently correct and fair outcomes, identifying any disparities in treatment. Determine necessary process, policy, and training changes required to enhance the fair treatment of vulnerable customers and work with department heads to successfully implement these changes. Own and maintain the governance framework for Customer Care insights and change initiatives, ensuring accountability, transparency, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with all Customer Care department heads, Operations teams, and shared services (e.g., Technology, Risk, Product) to facilitate cross-functional implementation of changes. Requirements Behaviours & Competencies: Strategic Storytelling and ability to look at data and find the "so what?" Stakeholder influencing between technical teams and business leaders, with the ability to challenge senior stakeholders' assumptions without burning bridges. A proactive mindset and ability to identify themes and emerging trends Enthusiasm for driving forward efficiency, quality and service improvements with the tenacity to overcome any obstacles. Commercial Acumen, evidenced through prioritisation of improvement initiatives Essential Skills & Experience: Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of media (written and verbal) to a wide range of audiences - customer, stakeholders, external bodies. Analytical skills to investigate, collate and evaluate information Ability to take a problem solving approach and to analyse information and situations and generate recommendations and solutions. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Benefits Why Join Starling? Make an Impact: Work on projects that directly shape the future of banking and improve the financial lives of our customers. Starling is technology-led, and you'll have the freedom to accomplish your goals in innovative ways. Culture of Excellence: Be part of a collaborative, empowered, and forward-thinking team. We encourage experimentation, ownership, and a relentless focus on "doing the right thing." Growth and Development: We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities to learn new technologies, take on new challenges, and own interesting things from day one. A Bank That Cares: We're a Living Wage employer, committed to flexible working, and dedicated to creating a fair, open, and safe working environment with compassion and inclusion at its core. Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Company-enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme (7% employer contribution) Private Medical Insurance with Vitality including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton. 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Life Insurance at 4x your salary. 16 hours of paid volunteering time a year. Ability to buy or sell annual leave. Generous family-friendly policies. Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off Incentivised refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasingOur Commitment to Equality Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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Executive Assistant Corporate Resources and Business Improvement The Resources and Business Improvement directorate is led by Dianne Tranmer. It is responsible for: People Function, Facilities Management, Digital Experience Unit and Technology Group, Information Governance, Executive Support Team and leadership of all our shared services across the GLA Group. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join our high-performing Executive Support Team, providing direct support to the organisation's most senior leaders. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of the action, shaping how our senior Principals operate day to day. You'll manage complex and fast-moving commitments, handle sensitive communications with confidence, and serve as a trusted link between senior leadership and a wide network of internal and external partners. This is more than just an administrative role, it's a chance to gain unique insight into the GLA's strategic priorities and ambitions, and to contribute meaningfully to the work that shapes London's future. We're looking for someone who brings: Proven experience managing senior-level inboxes, diaries and priorities Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills Calm, confident decision-making, even when handling competing demands Absolute discretion and professionalism when working with sensitive information A collaborative, team-focused mindset and a desire to contribute to broader team success If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems before they arise, and are passionate about supporting leadership that drives positive change across the capital, we'd love to hear from you. What your day will look like: Every day is different, and the Executive Assistant plays a key role in keeping their principals work running smoothly and effectively. You will: Provide first-class support to senior Principals, managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, and ensuring they're fully briefed and prepared for each day. Work with confidence and independence, using sound judgment to balance competing priorities, resolve issues, and maintain seamless operations. Act as a connector, building strong professional relationships with senior leaders, stakeholders, and teams across the organisation. Stay informed about key priorities and developments within your Principals' business areas and the wider organisation to deliver informed, targeted support. Maintain transparency and compliance by supporting governance processes, including Gifts & Hospitality and the Register of Interests. Oversee key administrative approvals, including documentation clearance and absence authorisations. Manage and maintain inboxes efficiently, coordinating meeting invites, handling correspondence, and ensuring timely filing and decluttering for clear communication. Contribute positively to the Executive Support Team, bringing professionalism, initiative, and collaboration to a high-performing team environment. Skills, knowledge and experience: To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Have substantial Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leaders Be confident prioritising a high volume of tasks and shifting demands Be adaptable and used to working at pace in a dynamic environment Stay calm and solution focused when dealing with pressure focused when dealing with pressure Be a collaborative team player who builds strong, effective relationships across organisations Behavioural Competencies Building and managing relationships is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. Level 2 indicators of effective performance: Develops new professional relationships Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action Fosters an environment where others feel respected Communicating and Influencing .is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us. Level 2 indicators of effective performance: Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication Persuades others, using evidence-based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally Planning and Organising is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Level 2 indicators of effective performance: Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team's work is delivered to a high standard Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met Problem Solving is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions. Level 2 indicators of effective performance: Processes and distils a variety of information to understand a problem fully Proposes options for solutions to presented problems Builds on the ideas of others to encourage creative problem solving Thinks laterally about own work, considering different ways to approach problems Seeks the opinions and experiences of others to understand different approaches to problem solving Responding to Pressure and Change is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift Level 2 indicators of effective performance: Maintains a focus on key priorities and deliverables, staying resilient in the face of pressure Anticipates and adapts flexibly to changing requirements Uses challenges as an opportunity to learn and improve Participates fully and encourages others to engage in change initiatives Manages team's well-being, supporting them to cope with pressure and change Organisational Awareness is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly. Level 2 indicators of effective performance: Challenges unethical behaviour Uses understanding of the GLA's complex partnership arrangements to deliver effectively Recognises how political changes and sensitivities impact on own and team's work Is aware of the changing needs of Londoners, anticipating resulting changes for work agendas Follows the GLA's position in the media and understands how it impacts on work The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework This role is based at City Hall, Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE) How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Judella Fereira would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Is this role eligible for sponsorship? This role DOES NOT meet the criteria for sponsorship for external candidates. It may meet the criteria for sponsorship for some internal candidates, in limited circumstances. Please contact the hiring manager if you wish to discuss this further. . click apply for full job details

Ready to scale the UK's leading manufacturer of precast concrete products brand? This is a rare opportunity to take full commercial ownership of two high-performing construction manufacturing businesses at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. In this role you will have full accountability for winning new business as well as leading a sales team. Your background would ideally be selling subcontractor services, solutions or bespoke manufactured products into the construction sector. The role offers the chance to define and lead a unified commercial strategy across established and innovative brands - driving revenue across core precast solutions while unlocking major opportunities in MMC, RC frame markets, and nationally significant infrastructure programmes. Backed by a family-owned investment group with a long-term, values-led approach, you'll have the freedom to shape markets, influence sustainability agendas, and build commercial strategies that deliver lasting impact rather than short-term wins. If you're ready to operate at board level, lead high-performing teams, and position engineered solutions at the heart of the UK's evolving construction landscape, this role offers genuine scope to make your mark. The Role at a Glance: Commercial Director Hybrid Working - located ideally 2 hours from Earls Colne, Colchester HQ base plus national travel Salary Package Commensurate with Experience Plus a performance based bonus and other benefits Full-time - Permanent Company: We are a family-owned investment business with a diverse portfolio of companies, focused on long-term, patient investments. Portfolio: 13 diverse businesses inc construction suppliers Current £28 million revenue. 360+ Employees Culture: Integrity, personalised service, and genuine care for our customers at the heart of all we do. Your Background: Commercial Leadership role (Sales Director / Managing Director for manufacturer selling into construction / house builder or construction company. Pricing Strategy. Product Control. New Product Development. Managing Customer Base. Forecast & Revenue Ownership. Subcontracting. Groundwork. Bespoke Manufacturing. Leadership: 4 Direct Reports Who we are: For more than 75 years, we have dedicated ourselves to providing an exceptional level of service within the precast concrete industry. From design and manufacture to delivery and installation, we offer the most comprehensive concrete product service across the UK, providing a range of standardised and specialist precast concrete products. Our people are at the heart of our business, whether producing a product, quotation, or piece of advice, or supporting our clients and local communities. We strive to be a rewarding place to work where our people are happy, supported, rewarded, and motivated to go the extra mile. As we scale operations to meet our ambitious targets we are now recruiting for Commercial Director to join our Board of 5. The Opportunity: As Sales Commercial Director you will own and drive the commercial strategy and sales performance, delivering sustained revenue growth across core precast solutions while unlocking new opportunities in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), RC frame markets, and major national infrastructure programmes, including Sizewell C. With full leadership accountability for external sales, internal sales, and estimating teams, the role will set the commercial standard - ensuring robust pricing, disciplined decision-making, compelling customer engagement, and a seamless journey from first enquiry through to order. Success in this role demands a proven track record of selling engineered construction products to senior decision-makers within UK house builders, combined with the credibility to influence at board and executive level. The Commercial Director will also be central to commercialising sustainability, shaping market-leading propositions aligned to regulatory change, embodied carbon reporting, lifecycle cost analysis, and net-zero procurement strategies - positioning the business at the forefront of a rapidly evolving construction landscape. Accountabilities: • Lead and deliver a unified commercial and sales strategy across both brands, with clear market priorities, pricing discipline and revenue targets • Grow market share across housebuilders, RC frame contractors, MMC/modular providers and major national infrastructure programmes • Position products as integrated structural solutions rather than transactional components • Lead and develop external sales, internal sales and estimating teams, embedding joined-up working across commercial, design and operations • Own pricing, forecasting, margin control, CRM reporting and commercial governance • Act as senior commercial lead for key strategic accounts, bids and negotiations • Drive product and market development aligned to MMC, off-site construction and low-carbon solutions • Commercialise sustainability through carbon data, regulatory alignment and net-zero procurement strategies • Champion digital sales tools, data-led reporting and board-level visibility • Contribute to Group strategy, partnerships, acquisitions and cross-business collaboration About You: Essential: • Proven senior commercial leadership experience in the UK construction or engineered products sector • Strong track record selling into UK housebuilders at senior level with measurable revenue growth • Experience leading external sales, internal sales and estimating teams • Strong understanding of pricing governance, estimating processes, contractual negotiation and commercial risk • Capable of leading strategy while engaging directly with customers and teams Desirable: • Experience with precast concrete, engineered structural systems, modular construction or hybrid systems • Knowledge of MMC markets, RC frame construction, Tier 1 procurement and platform-based design • Understanding of embodied carbon, sustainability compliance, EPDs, lifecycle costing and net zero frameworks • Experience implementing CRM systems and data-led sales processes • Understanding of Building Regulations Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to lead the commercial strategy across two established and innovative engineering businesses, with the chance to shape market positioning following the acquisition of Cube6. If you're a commercially astute leader with a strong track record in engineered construction products - and you're motivated by building something that lasts - we'd love to hear from you. This is more than a Commercial Director role. It's a chance to shape markets, commercialise sustainability, and leave a lasting legacy within a growing group that invests patiently in people, innovation, and performance. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.