Senior Bid & Commercial Manager Job Description and Person Specification Reports To: Director of Sales & Strategy - Defence Department: Defence Line Management Responsibility Yes - Contract Management function Hours of work Full-Time Background Analox is a well established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products and systems. Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep sea diving. We have 116 people across our two sites in North Yorkshire, UK and California, USA, and are currently pursuing expansion plans into France. Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. We are a world leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in ever-changing environments and make an impact in growing industries. We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great. We invest heavily in employee training and development and provide opportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path. Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment, if you would like to be a part of this please look at our current vacancies below. Overall Purpose of the Role This is a senior, high-impact role combining strategic bid leadership, contract negotiation, and commercial management in a regulated, defence-focused environment. You will own the end-to-end bid lifecycle for major opportunities - from qualification to submission - while also supporting contractual negotiations, risk analysis, and customer engagement. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering, legal, finance, and programme delivery teams to ensure commercial success and compliance. Main Responsibilities Bid Management Lead and coordinate the development of complex, high-value bids (e.g. MoD, NATO, defence primes). Leading a bid team to deliver cost effective winning bids, to achieve a 75% win rate. Define winning bid strategies in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. Produce and oversee the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling bid documentation, for on time submission. Run gate reviews (e.g. bid/no-bid, solution, pricing, red team). Ensure adherence to bid governance frameworks. Maintain and develop a bid library for reusable content and continuous improvement. Commercial & Contract Management Support or lead negotiation of customer contracts (including terms & conditions, pricing, SLAs). Manage contractual risks and obligations across the lifecycle of customer projects. Advise internal stakeholders on commercial issues, including compliance with DEFCONs, ITAR, DSPCR, etc. Ensure flow-down of contractual requirements to subcontractors and suppliers. Responsible for Contract Review and Contract compliance in collaboration with internal cross functional teams. Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, Defence clients and strategic partners. identifying opportunities that align to Analox's strategic direction and capabilities. Work with internal stakeholders to prepare the organisation for the compliant delivery of Contracts. Act as a key interface between the business and customer commercial/procurement functions. Provide commercial input into strategic decision making, pricing, and programme execution. Lead input to the Defence Business Unit's pipeline, forecasts and revenue targets. Analyse win/loss outcomes and provide insights to improve future bid performance. Governance & Continuous Improvement Champion continuous improvement in bid and commercial processes. Support the development of standard templates, playbooks, and best practices. Line management responsibility for the Contract Management team, mentor and develop junior bid or commercial staff as the function scales. General Responsibilities: To support other company departments as and when required to enable the company to achieve its objectives. Personal training and development to complement Analox's objectives. Maintaining awareness of the company Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures. Understand the importance of the customer in everything we do and carry out all duties in this role in line with Analox Customer Service Policy. An ongoing personal commitment to continuous performance improvement and personal development is required of all Analox employees to enable the company to achieve its mission and to continue to build on its tradition of excellence. All candidates must be able to obtain a Security Clearance. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. All staff are expected to actively participate in annual reviews and set objectives/goals in conjunction with their manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives/goals. EHS Health and Safety Proactively promote a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same. Lead by example by consistently adhering to and championing safety practices and policies. Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organized work environment. Equality and Diversity Analox is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other employees and service users. Values Analox Values: Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness, are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers. Person Specification Job Title Person Specification Specify detailed requirements for each criteria under 'Essential' or 'Desirable' as appropriate. Please specify how criteria will be identified (I = Interview, A = Application and R = Reference Asmt= Assessment). If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteria please contact a member of the HR team. Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as; Business, Law/ Commercial Law, Engineering, Procurement/ Supply chain management, Project Management. Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/tender tracking tools. Understanding of gas detection or submarine life-support systems (advantageous but not essential). Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Practitioner / Professional Certification. APMP Certification - A Skills, & Abilities Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical and persuasive writing. Strong understanding of government/defence procurement (e.g. DEFCONs, ITAR, SSRO, DSPCR). Excellent commercial awareness, risk management capability and attention to detail. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with MoD or major defence primes. Familiarity with contract law and legal frameworks. Evidence of managing multiple bids to different deadlines (A). Strong attention to detail and compliance (no disqualified bids due to admin errors). (I) Experience reviewing, negotiating, or managing contracts - ideally MOD/DEFCONs, ITAR, or export-controlled contracts. (A) Understands risk , liability , payment terms , and SLAs in a contract context. (I, R) Can flag and manage contractual obligations post-award . (I) Minimum 5+ years' experience in bid management , contract negotiation , or commercial roles within a defence, aerospace, or complex engineering environment. Proven experience leading end-to-end bids for projects >£1M. Experience with international defence tenders (e.g. NATO, foreign MODs). Experience with cost models, pricing strategy, and financial analysis. Has led or significantly contributed to end-to-end tender processes (e.g. MOD, international defence organisations, large B2B tenders). (A) Experience with public sector procurement (e.g. Defence Contract Online, Find a Tender, NATO, or equivalent). (A) Familiarity with bid lifecycle stages : Bid/No-Bid, strategy, compliance, writing, submission, clarification, and debrief. (I, R?) International experience - Y/N (A) Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a proactive, hands on approach. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities. . click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Bid & Commercial Manager Job Description and Person Specification Reports To: Director of Sales & Strategy - Defence Department: Defence Line Management Responsibility Yes - Contract Management function Hours of work Full-Time Background Analox is a well established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products and systems. Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep sea diving. We have 116 people across our two sites in North Yorkshire, UK and California, USA, and are currently pursuing expansion plans into France. Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. We are a world leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in ever-changing environments and make an impact in growing industries. We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great. We invest heavily in employee training and development and provide opportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path. Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment, if you would like to be a part of this please look at our current vacancies below. Overall Purpose of the Role This is a senior, high-impact role combining strategic bid leadership, contract negotiation, and commercial management in a regulated, defence-focused environment. You will own the end-to-end bid lifecycle for major opportunities - from qualification to submission - while also supporting contractual negotiations, risk analysis, and customer engagement. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering, legal, finance, and programme delivery teams to ensure commercial success and compliance. Main Responsibilities Bid Management Lead and coordinate the development of complex, high-value bids (e.g. MoD, NATO, defence primes). Leading a bid team to deliver cost effective winning bids, to achieve a 75% win rate. Define winning bid strategies in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. Produce and oversee the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling bid documentation, for on time submission. Run gate reviews (e.g. bid/no-bid, solution, pricing, red team). Ensure adherence to bid governance frameworks. Maintain and develop a bid library for reusable content and continuous improvement. Commercial & Contract Management Support or lead negotiation of customer contracts (including terms & conditions, pricing, SLAs). Manage contractual risks and obligations across the lifecycle of customer projects. Advise internal stakeholders on commercial issues, including compliance with DEFCONs, ITAR, DSPCR, etc. Ensure flow-down of contractual requirements to subcontractors and suppliers. Responsible for Contract Review and Contract compliance in collaboration with internal cross functional teams. Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, Defence clients and strategic partners. identifying opportunities that align to Analox's strategic direction and capabilities. Work with internal stakeholders to prepare the organisation for the compliant delivery of Contracts. Act as a key interface between the business and customer commercial/procurement functions. Provide commercial input into strategic decision making, pricing, and programme execution. Lead input to the Defence Business Unit's pipeline, forecasts and revenue targets. Analyse win/loss outcomes and provide insights to improve future bid performance. Governance & Continuous Improvement Champion continuous improvement in bid and commercial processes. Support the development of standard templates, playbooks, and best practices. Line management responsibility for the Contract Management team, mentor and develop junior bid or commercial staff as the function scales. General Responsibilities: To support other company departments as and when required to enable the company to achieve its objectives. Personal training and development to complement Analox's objectives. Maintaining awareness of the company Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures. Understand the importance of the customer in everything we do and carry out all duties in this role in line with Analox Customer Service Policy. An ongoing personal commitment to continuous performance improvement and personal development is required of all Analox employees to enable the company to achieve its mission and to continue to build on its tradition of excellence. All candidates must be able to obtain a Security Clearance. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. All staff are expected to actively participate in annual reviews and set objectives/goals in conjunction with their manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives/goals. EHS Health and Safety Proactively promote a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same. Lead by example by consistently adhering to and championing safety practices and policies. Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organized work environment. Equality and Diversity Analox is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other employees and service users. Values Analox Values: Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness, are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers. Person Specification Job Title Person Specification Specify detailed requirements for each criteria under 'Essential' or 'Desirable' as appropriate. Please specify how criteria will be identified (I = Interview, A = Application and R = Reference Asmt= Assessment). If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteria please contact a member of the HR team. Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as; Business, Law/ Commercial Law, Engineering, Procurement/ Supply chain management, Project Management. Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/tender tracking tools. Understanding of gas detection or submarine life-support systems (advantageous but not essential). Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Practitioner / Professional Certification. APMP Certification - A Skills, & Abilities Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical and persuasive writing. Strong understanding of government/defence procurement (e.g. DEFCONs, ITAR, SSRO, DSPCR). Excellent commercial awareness, risk management capability and attention to detail. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with MoD or major defence primes. Familiarity with contract law and legal frameworks. Evidence of managing multiple bids to different deadlines (A). Strong attention to detail and compliance (no disqualified bids due to admin errors). (I) Experience reviewing, negotiating, or managing contracts - ideally MOD/DEFCONs, ITAR, or export-controlled contracts. (A) Understands risk , liability , payment terms , and SLAs in a contract context. (I, R) Can flag and manage contractual obligations post-award . (I) Minimum 5+ years' experience in bid management , contract negotiation , or commercial roles within a defence, aerospace, or complex engineering environment. Proven experience leading end-to-end bids for projects >£1M. Experience with international defence tenders (e.g. NATO, foreign MODs). Experience with cost models, pricing strategy, and financial analysis. Has led or significantly contributed to end-to-end tender processes (e.g. MOD, international defence organisations, large B2B tenders). (A) Experience with public sector procurement (e.g. Defence Contract Online, Find a Tender, NATO, or equivalent). (A) Familiarity with bid lifecycle stages : Bid/No-Bid, strategy, compliance, writing, submission, clarification, and debrief. (I, R?) International experience - Y/N (A) Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a proactive, hands on approach. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities. . click apply for full job details
Updated: November 21, 2025 Location: London, England, United Kingdom Job ID:12248 Join our award-winning advertising team at Syneos Health, where innovation meets creativity. Syneos Health is an integrated healthcare communications agency that provides a full range of creative communications services. The Syneos Health commercial division is backed by a breadth of medical, strategic, and creative talent that extends to our partner and affiliate agencies throughout Europe and the US. Our dynamic, fast-paced working environment offers daily opportunities to learn and tackle new challenges. We take promising ideas and transform them into commercial realities, overseeing every step of a product or device's journey from the lab to life. Our leadership team's evolution in Advertising is fueled by significant annual growth and record-breaking wins, marking an exciting new direction for the team. This unique leadership opportunity offers the chance to contribute to our dynamic, close-knit, and highly motivated team, as we continue to build our exceptional business. Overview of role This is a critical leadership role within the business, and as such covers a range of business areas: Drive financial performance: This role will work in conjunction with the Managing Director and Financial Director to deliver both revenue and margin targets for a growing Advertising practice. Build a high-performance culture: This role will work closely with the Managing Director and other senior agency staff to drive, develop, and lead a team of advertising professionals in London. You will support and guide the core team to achieve high-quality results, while ensuring that team members understand current expectations and have a clear view of future role opportunities and development requirements to successfully progress their careers within the organisation. Succession planning, early talent identification, and coaching will be key areas of focus for this role. At the core of this role will be ensuring the efficiency of the team and active financial management and oversight in sharing resources across the London Advertising Practice. Develop and deliver the advertising strategy: You will be responsible for developing and delivering the Advertising business strategy, working closely with the other EU Advertising businesses. You will also lead the driving and shaping of the Business Development growth plan both through organic and new business opportunities. This would be in partnership with the Managing Director, Head of Business Development and New Business Leads. Employee Priorities Work with Managing Director and EU Head of Business Development to create BD strategies, drive and shape growth both with organic and new business opportunities. Drive best practice and quality standards across the Advertising team. Manage any client issues which arise in a direct and timely manner, in partnership with the Managing Director, when required. Conduct ongoing monitoring of external trends and continuous evaluation of services to ensure that the UK Advertising business continues to evolve and take maximum advantage of the market environment. Participation in procurement negotiations with finance team and externally as necessary including at a Global Level. Leadership Develop and deliver the Advertising business strategy aligning with our affiliated European and Global Advertising businesses. Demonstrate strong corporate leadership and loyalty taking ownership of Syneos management practices. Work closely with the Account teams within the Advertising team to ensure smooth running of any operational requirements. Actively work to implement the London business development strategy and regularly review progress against business objectives. Develop and deliver policies and systems essential to efficient and profitable performance and growth. Develop and maintain effective relationships within the wider global Syneos business. Deliver and demonstrate compliance with financial practices governing the success of the UK Advertising practice. Responsibility for driving and providing ongoing recommendations to the UK finance team as part of the continuous improvement of the team. In partnership with Managing Director and Financial Director, develop and be responsible for driving annual revenue forecasts, reforecasts, and business planning to meet the agreed targets across all the London Advertising Practice. Ensure the development and accuracy of capacity plans, consolidated across all the London Advertising Practice to deliver on agreed business targets. Participate and provide monthly financial analysis and reporting to EU Managing Director, Financial Controller and CFO. Participate in regular focus group meetings with US leadership making appropriate financial recommendations, analysis, and forecasts for the UK Advertising Practice. Line Management / People Focus Continue the building and development of a high-performance culture within the advertising team. Demonstrate active leadership in the mentoring and coaching of teams within the London Advertising team. Oversee talent development, including participation in the appraisal process, reviews, and goal setting. Provide constructive feedback and proactively address staff performance issues. Work with HR, the Managing Director, and Directors to align training provision, support and promote rising stars, and actively manage under achievers. Manage internal resources to meet client needs and work with Managing Director/finance/HR to secure appropriate external resources as required. Actively participate in decisions on, and recruitment of, new hires. Key things we are looking to see Visionary leadership Ability to motivate a team Effective management and delegation Strong communication and negotiation abilities Excellent presentation skills Understanding of a multi faceted business operation Strong financial and commercial acumen Planning and forecasting In depth knowledge of markets and changing business environments Complex problem solving In return for Working for a fully integrated global pure play health communications group that offers best in class capabilities, spanning PR, digital, social media, medical education and advertising Working for an agency that allows you to work and grow within a dynamic and fast paced environment that is big on collaboration and integration Working as part of a well supported team with exposure to experienced team members who share expertise and learnings Unrivalled opportunities for personal and professional development due to the depth and variety of expertise within our agency and network High quality training opportunities presented at a local and global level Competitive package and flexible working environment At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, including the use of this website, please contact us at: Email: email protected One of our staff members will work with you to provide alternate means to submit your application.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Updated: November 21, 2025 Location: London, England, United Kingdom Job ID:12248 Join our award-winning advertising team at Syneos Health, where innovation meets creativity. Syneos Health is an integrated healthcare communications agency that provides a full range of creative communications services. The Syneos Health commercial division is backed by a breadth of medical, strategic, and creative talent that extends to our partner and affiliate agencies throughout Europe and the US. Our dynamic, fast-paced working environment offers daily opportunities to learn and tackle new challenges. We take promising ideas and transform them into commercial realities, overseeing every step of a product or device's journey from the lab to life. Our leadership team's evolution in Advertising is fueled by significant annual growth and record-breaking wins, marking an exciting new direction for the team. This unique leadership opportunity offers the chance to contribute to our dynamic, close-knit, and highly motivated team, as we continue to build our exceptional business. Overview of role This is a critical leadership role within the business, and as such covers a range of business areas: Drive financial performance: This role will work in conjunction with the Managing Director and Financial Director to deliver both revenue and margin targets for a growing Advertising practice. Build a high-performance culture: This role will work closely with the Managing Director and other senior agency staff to drive, develop, and lead a team of advertising professionals in London. You will support and guide the core team to achieve high-quality results, while ensuring that team members understand current expectations and have a clear view of future role opportunities and development requirements to successfully progress their careers within the organisation. Succession planning, early talent identification, and coaching will be key areas of focus for this role. At the core of this role will be ensuring the efficiency of the team and active financial management and oversight in sharing resources across the London Advertising Practice. Develop and deliver the advertising strategy: You will be responsible for developing and delivering the Advertising business strategy, working closely with the other EU Advertising businesses. You will also lead the driving and shaping of the Business Development growth plan both through organic and new business opportunities. This would be in partnership with the Managing Director, Head of Business Development and New Business Leads. Employee Priorities Work with Managing Director and EU Head of Business Development to create BD strategies, drive and shape growth both with organic and new business opportunities. Drive best practice and quality standards across the Advertising team. Manage any client issues which arise in a direct and timely manner, in partnership with the Managing Director, when required. Conduct ongoing monitoring of external trends and continuous evaluation of services to ensure that the UK Advertising business continues to evolve and take maximum advantage of the market environment. Participation in procurement negotiations with finance team and externally as necessary including at a Global Level. Leadership Develop and deliver the Advertising business strategy aligning with our affiliated European and Global Advertising businesses. Demonstrate strong corporate leadership and loyalty taking ownership of Syneos management practices. Work closely with the Account teams within the Advertising team to ensure smooth running of any operational requirements. Actively work to implement the London business development strategy and regularly review progress against business objectives. Develop and deliver policies and systems essential to efficient and profitable performance and growth. Develop and maintain effective relationships within the wider global Syneos business. Deliver and demonstrate compliance with financial practices governing the success of the UK Advertising practice. Responsibility for driving and providing ongoing recommendations to the UK finance team as part of the continuous improvement of the team. In partnership with Managing Director and Financial Director, develop and be responsible for driving annual revenue forecasts, reforecasts, and business planning to meet the agreed targets across all the London Advertising Practice. Ensure the development and accuracy of capacity plans, consolidated across all the London Advertising Practice to deliver on agreed business targets. Participate and provide monthly financial analysis and reporting to EU Managing Director, Financial Controller and CFO. Participate in regular focus group meetings with US leadership making appropriate financial recommendations, analysis, and forecasts for the UK Advertising Practice. Line Management / People Focus Continue the building and development of a high-performance culture within the advertising team. Demonstrate active leadership in the mentoring and coaching of teams within the London Advertising team. Oversee talent development, including participation in the appraisal process, reviews, and goal setting. Provide constructive feedback and proactively address staff performance issues. Work with HR, the Managing Director, and Directors to align training provision, support and promote rising stars, and actively manage under achievers. Manage internal resources to meet client needs and work with Managing Director/finance/HR to secure appropriate external resources as required. Actively participate in decisions on, and recruitment of, new hires. Key things we are looking to see Visionary leadership Ability to motivate a team Effective management and delegation Strong communication and negotiation abilities Excellent presentation skills Understanding of a multi faceted business operation Strong financial and commercial acumen Planning and forecasting In depth knowledge of markets and changing business environments Complex problem solving In return for Working for a fully integrated global pure play health communications group that offers best in class capabilities, spanning PR, digital, social media, medical education and advertising Working for an agency that allows you to work and grow within a dynamic and fast paced environment that is big on collaboration and integration Working as part of a well supported team with exposure to experienced team members who share expertise and learnings Unrivalled opportunities for personal and professional development due to the depth and variety of expertise within our agency and network High quality training opportunities presented at a local and global level Competitive package and flexible working environment At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, including the use of this website, please contact us at: Email: email protected One of our staff members will work with you to provide alternate means to submit your application.
Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Commercial Finance Manager We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Commercial Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, analysis, and strategic support across a diverse group of small businesses. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving performance, improving financial processes, and providing insights that support decision-making across multiple business units. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy Act as the primary financial partner to the Managing Director across all group businesses. Lead the development of financial strategies that support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. Provide commercial insight and recommendations to support strategic initiatives and new business opportunities. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Own the budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across all business units. Prepare financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support commercial decisions. Monitor performance against budgets and targets, highlighting risks and opportunities. Reporting & Analysis Produce accurate, timely monthly management accounts for each business. Deliver clear financial reporting packs, KPIs, and commentary for the Managing Director and leadership team. Analyse revenue streams, margins, and cost drivers to identify improvement opportunities. Business Partnering Work closely with operational managers to support decision-making with relevant financial insights. Challenge assumptions constructively and help drive accountability throughout the organisation. Support the MD in evaluating acquisition opportunities and integrating new businesses. Financial Operations & Governance Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and short-term liquidity planning. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax filings, and financial controls. Lead improvements to financial processes, systems, and reporting tools. Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience. Strong commercial acumen with experience in SMEs, multi-entity environments, or diverse business groups. Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Hands-on approach, comfortable operating in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments. Strong systems experience. Personal Attributes Proactive, solutions-driven, and commercially curious. Comfortable managing multiple priorities across different businesses. Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence at all levels. High integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement. What They Offer Opportunity to shape the financial direction of a diverse and growing business group. Close working relationship with the Managing Director and senior leadership. Varied role with exposure to multiple industries. Competitive salary and benefits package. For further information, please do get in touch!
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Commercial Finance Manager We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Commercial Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, analysis, and strategic support across a diverse group of small businesses. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving performance, improving financial processes, and providing insights that support decision-making across multiple business units. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy Act as the primary financial partner to the Managing Director across all group businesses. Lead the development of financial strategies that support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. Provide commercial insight and recommendations to support strategic initiatives and new business opportunities. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Own the budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across all business units. Prepare financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support commercial decisions. Monitor performance against budgets and targets, highlighting risks and opportunities. Reporting & Analysis Produce accurate, timely monthly management accounts for each business. Deliver clear financial reporting packs, KPIs, and commentary for the Managing Director and leadership team. Analyse revenue streams, margins, and cost drivers to identify improvement opportunities. Business Partnering Work closely with operational managers to support decision-making with relevant financial insights. Challenge assumptions constructively and help drive accountability throughout the organisation. Support the MD in evaluating acquisition opportunities and integrating new businesses. Financial Operations & Governance Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and short-term liquidity planning. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax filings, and financial controls. Lead improvements to financial processes, systems, and reporting tools. Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience. Strong commercial acumen with experience in SMEs, multi-entity environments, or diverse business groups. Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Hands-on approach, comfortable operating in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments. Strong systems experience. Personal Attributes Proactive, solutions-driven, and commercially curious. Comfortable managing multiple priorities across different businesses. Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence at all levels. High integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement. What They Offer Opportunity to shape the financial direction of a diverse and growing business group. Close working relationship with the Managing Director and senior leadership. Varied role with exposure to multiple industries. Competitive salary and benefits package. For further information, please do get in touch!
FP&A Manager, PE Backed Manufacturing, Kilmarnock Cedar has been exclusively retained by a mid-market Private Equity firm to appoint an ambitious FP&A Manager into one of its high-performing portfolio businesses, a fast-growing, £30m turnover manufacturing group. This is a superb opportunity for a commercially astute, hands-on FP&A professional to work closely with the Finance Director and play a pi click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
FP&A Manager, PE Backed Manufacturing, Kilmarnock Cedar has been exclusively retained by a mid-market Private Equity firm to appoint an ambitious FP&A Manager into one of its high-performing portfolio businesses, a fast-growing, £30m turnover manufacturing group. This is a superb opportunity for a commercially astute, hands-on FP&A professional to work closely with the Finance Director and play a pi click apply for full job details
Overview About Us IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd's (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast. Our group thrives on four core values: Empowerment, Collaboration, Drive, and Inclusivity. We're all about encouraging initiative and valuing each member's contributions, fostering teamwork for innovative solutions, staying motivated to achieve our goals, and ensuring everyone feels respected and valued. Together, we create a supportive and dynamic environment where everyone can flourish. The Role IQUW's Professional Lines Division underwrites directors' and officers' liability insurance for public companies and various coverages for private and public financial institutions, including professional indemnity, D&O, and crime. These are classes of business which IQUW seeks to lead policies at primary and low excess attachments. The Senior Claims Handler will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the claims assigned, both on a lead and follow basis. The Senior Claims Handler will also be expected to provide some claims support to the Specialty Division, which includes Cyber, Crisis Management, Political Risk, Political Violence, Terrorism and War. IQUW expects the candidate to provide a high standard of service within a designated authority and in accordance with internal guidelines, market practices and relevant legal requirements. The ideal candidate will already have deep demonstrable experience and technical competence within the Lloyd's and/or London Market, handling direct or reinsurance claims. Such experience should include claims-file management skills together with excellent working knowledge of market systems and processes. IQUW's Claims Team further emphasises outstanding levels of customer service, both to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Adjust, assess and manage assigned claims within a defined authority, including the identifying and triaging of claims' potential severity. Ensure coverage is accurately reviewed and that reserving is correctly set and maintained throughout a claim's life cycle. Ensure that claims are always handled proactively, with an organised approach to diary management, in accordance with IQUW's Claims Management Guidelines, Lloyd's standards and all regulatory and statutory requirements. Define file strategies and negotiate settlements in accordance with policy terms and conditions. Manage large and/or complex claims with attention to escalating correctly and referring appropriately where support or guidance is needed or required. Report on large losses expediently, both internally and to defined external stakeholders, including auditors and reinsurers. Support and collaborate closely with Professional Lines Underwriters, including attendance at regular team meetings, provision of claims-related information, support with policy wordings and endorsements, and attendance at pre-inception/renewal/claims review meetings, as required. Provide assistance to and collaborate with pricing and reserving actuaries, management information team, outwards reinsurance team, finance, and other internal stakeholders; Travel domestically or internationally, as required; Assist with reviews of vendor panels, claims audits and service-provider audits, and legal and/or claims studies. Support the Head of Claims by contributing to the claims strategies and the underpinning of infrastructure to meet the needs of IQUW, in line with growth plans. Engage in mentoring and coaching of more junior team members, including referral support. Work effectively with peers in shared functions within IQUW to provide seamless delivery of the company's objectives. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Relevant experience in commercial / specialty insurance within the Lloyd's and/or London Market. Experience with or understanding of reinsurance. Extensive track record of managing lawyers, loss adjusters and other significant third-party service providers in relevant markets. Knowledge of key processes within the Lloyd's Market, including the applicable Lloyd's Lead Claims Arrangements and how it might affect IQUW's position and role on a given insurance policy. Experience in large loss management. Awareness of regulatory requirements around claims management in the London insurance/reinsurance market, including delegated authorities. Deep knowledge of the UK and US legal systems, with experience in US and Australian claims handling preferred. Experience in market meetings with insurers/reinsurers and service providers, and confidence in client and broker engagement. Exhibit an established peer network with brokers, other insurers and service providers. Ability to develop and maintain relationships internally and externally. Benefits Competitive Benchmarked Salary:Ensuring fair compensation aligned with industry standards. Generous Holiday Allowance:25 days of holiday each year. Discretionary Bonus Scheme:Rewarding exceptional performance. Employee Assistance Programme:Providing support for personal and professional challenges. Annual Holiday Buy:Option to purchase up to 3 additional days of holiday. Salary Sacrifice Benefits:Tax-efficient ways to access additional benefits. Annual Benefits Reviews:Regular evaluations to ensure the best offerings. Professional Development:Support for your Professional Qualifications, we're committed to your professional growth and will support you every step of the way. For full job description, please see here.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Overview About Us IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd's (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast. Our group thrives on four core values: Empowerment, Collaboration, Drive, and Inclusivity. We're all about encouraging initiative and valuing each member's contributions, fostering teamwork for innovative solutions, staying motivated to achieve our goals, and ensuring everyone feels respected and valued. Together, we create a supportive and dynamic environment where everyone can flourish. The Role IQUW's Professional Lines Division underwrites directors' and officers' liability insurance for public companies and various coverages for private and public financial institutions, including professional indemnity, D&O, and crime. These are classes of business which IQUW seeks to lead policies at primary and low excess attachments. The Senior Claims Handler will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the claims assigned, both on a lead and follow basis. The Senior Claims Handler will also be expected to provide some claims support to the Specialty Division, which includes Cyber, Crisis Management, Political Risk, Political Violence, Terrorism and War. IQUW expects the candidate to provide a high standard of service within a designated authority and in accordance with internal guidelines, market practices and relevant legal requirements. The ideal candidate will already have deep demonstrable experience and technical competence within the Lloyd's and/or London Market, handling direct or reinsurance claims. Such experience should include claims-file management skills together with excellent working knowledge of market systems and processes. IQUW's Claims Team further emphasises outstanding levels of customer service, both to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Adjust, assess and manage assigned claims within a defined authority, including the identifying and triaging of claims' potential severity. Ensure coverage is accurately reviewed and that reserving is correctly set and maintained throughout a claim's life cycle. Ensure that claims are always handled proactively, with an organised approach to diary management, in accordance with IQUW's Claims Management Guidelines, Lloyd's standards and all regulatory and statutory requirements. Define file strategies and negotiate settlements in accordance with policy terms and conditions. Manage large and/or complex claims with attention to escalating correctly and referring appropriately where support or guidance is needed or required. Report on large losses expediently, both internally and to defined external stakeholders, including auditors and reinsurers. Support and collaborate closely with Professional Lines Underwriters, including attendance at regular team meetings, provision of claims-related information, support with policy wordings and endorsements, and attendance at pre-inception/renewal/claims review meetings, as required. Provide assistance to and collaborate with pricing and reserving actuaries, management information team, outwards reinsurance team, finance, and other internal stakeholders; Travel domestically or internationally, as required; Assist with reviews of vendor panels, claims audits and service-provider audits, and legal and/or claims studies. Support the Head of Claims by contributing to the claims strategies and the underpinning of infrastructure to meet the needs of IQUW, in line with growth plans. Engage in mentoring and coaching of more junior team members, including referral support. Work effectively with peers in shared functions within IQUW to provide seamless delivery of the company's objectives. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Relevant experience in commercial / specialty insurance within the Lloyd's and/or London Market. Experience with or understanding of reinsurance. Extensive track record of managing lawyers, loss adjusters and other significant third-party service providers in relevant markets. Knowledge of key processes within the Lloyd's Market, including the applicable Lloyd's Lead Claims Arrangements and how it might affect IQUW's position and role on a given insurance policy. Experience in large loss management. Awareness of regulatory requirements around claims management in the London insurance/reinsurance market, including delegated authorities. Deep knowledge of the UK and US legal systems, with experience in US and Australian claims handling preferred. Experience in market meetings with insurers/reinsurers and service providers, and confidence in client and broker engagement. Exhibit an established peer network with brokers, other insurers and service providers. Ability to develop and maintain relationships internally and externally. Benefits Competitive Benchmarked Salary:Ensuring fair compensation aligned with industry standards. Generous Holiday Allowance:25 days of holiday each year. Discretionary Bonus Scheme:Rewarding exceptional performance. Employee Assistance Programme:Providing support for personal and professional challenges. Annual Holiday Buy:Option to purchase up to 3 additional days of holiday. Salary Sacrifice Benefits:Tax-efficient ways to access additional benefits. Annual Benefits Reviews:Regular evaluations to ensure the best offerings. Professional Development:Support for your Professional Qualifications, we're committed to your professional growth and will support you every step of the way. For full job description, please see here.
Overview About Us IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd's (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast. Our group thrives on four core values: Empowerment, Collaboration, Drive, and Inclusivity. We're all about encouraging initiative and valuing each member's contributions, fostering teamwork for innovative solutions, staying motivated to achieve our goals, and ensuring everyone feels respected and valued. Together, we create a supportive and dynamic environment where everyone can flourish. The Role IQUW's Professional Lines Division underwrites directors' and officers' liability insurance for public companies and various coverages for private and public financial institutions, including professional indemnity, D&O, and crime. These are classes of business which IQUW seeks to lead policies at primary and low excess attachments. The Senior Claims Handler will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the claims assigned, both on a lead and follow basis. The Senior Claims Handler will also be expected to provide some claims support to the Specialty Division, which includes Cyber, Crisis Management, Political Risk, Political Violence, Terrorism and War. IQUW expects the candidate to provide a high standard of service within a designated authority and in accordance with internal guidelines, market practices and relevant legal requirements. The ideal candidate will already have deep demonstrable experience and technical competence within the Lloyd's and/or London Market, handling direct or reinsurance claims. Such experience should include claims-file management skills together with excellent working knowledge of market systems and processes. IQUW's Claims Team further emphasises outstanding levels of customer service, both to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Adjust, assess and manage assigned claims within a defined authority, including the identifying and triaging of claims' potential severity. Ensure coverage is accurately reviewed and that reserving is correctly set and maintained throughout a claim's life cycle. Ensure that claims are always handled proactively, with an organised approach to diary management, in accordance with IQUW's Claims Management Guidelines, Lloyd's standards and all regulatory and statutory requirements. Define file strategies and negotiate settlements in accordance with policy terms and conditions. Manage large and/or complex claims with attention to escalating correctly and referring appropriately where support or guidance is needed or required. Report on large losses expediently, both internally and to defined external stakeholders, including auditors and reinsurers. Support and collaborate closely with Professional Lines Underwriters, including attendance at regular team meetings, provision of claims-related information, support with policy wordings and endorsements, and attendance at pre-inception/renewal/claims review meetings, as required. Provide assistance to and collaborate with pricing and reserving actuaries, management information team, outwards reinsurance team, finance, and other internal stakeholders; Travel domestically or internationally, as required; Assist with reviews of vendor panels, claims audits and service-provider audits, and legal and/or claims studies. Support the Head of Claims by contributing to the claims strategies and the underpinning of infrastructure to meet the needs of IQUW, in line with growth plans. Engage in mentoring and coaching of more junior team members, including referral support. Work effectively with peers in shared functions within IQUW to provide seamless delivery of the company's objectives. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Relevant experience in commercial / specialty insurance within the Lloyd's and/or London Market. Experience with or understanding of reinsurance. Extensive track record of managing lawyers, loss adjusters and other significant third-party service providers in relevant markets. Knowledge of key processes within the Lloyd's Market, including the applicable Lloyd's Lead Claims Arrangements and how it might affect IQUW's position and role on a given insurance policy. Experience in large loss management. Awareness of regulatory requirements around claims management in the London insurance/reinsurance market, including delegated authorities. Deep knowledge of the UK and US legal systems, with experience in US and Australian claims handling preferred. Experience in market meetings with insurers/reinsurers and service providers, and confidence in client and broker engagement. Exhibit an established peer network with brokers, other insurers and service providers. Ability to develop and maintain relationships internally and externally. Benefits Competitive Benchmarked Salary:Ensuring fair compensation aligned with industry standards. Generous Holiday Allowance:25 days of holiday each year. Discretionary Bonus Scheme:Rewarding exceptional performance. Employee Assistance Programme:Providing support for personal and professional challenges. Annual Holiday Buy:Option to purchase up to 3 additional days of holiday. Salary Sacrifice Benefits:Tax-efficient ways to access additional benefits. Annual Benefits Reviews:Regular evaluations to ensure the best offerings. Professional Development:Support for your Professional Qualifications, we're committed to your professional growth and will support you every step of the way. For full job description, please see here.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Overview About Us IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd's (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast. Our group thrives on four core values: Empowerment, Collaboration, Drive, and Inclusivity. We're all about encouraging initiative and valuing each member's contributions, fostering teamwork for innovative solutions, staying motivated to achieve our goals, and ensuring everyone feels respected and valued. Together, we create a supportive and dynamic environment where everyone can flourish. The Role IQUW's Professional Lines Division underwrites directors' and officers' liability insurance for public companies and various coverages for private and public financial institutions, including professional indemnity, D&O, and crime. These are classes of business which IQUW seeks to lead policies at primary and low excess attachments. The Senior Claims Handler will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the claims assigned, both on a lead and follow basis. The Senior Claims Handler will also be expected to provide some claims support to the Specialty Division, which includes Cyber, Crisis Management, Political Risk, Political Violence, Terrorism and War. IQUW expects the candidate to provide a high standard of service within a designated authority and in accordance with internal guidelines, market practices and relevant legal requirements. The ideal candidate will already have deep demonstrable experience and technical competence within the Lloyd's and/or London Market, handling direct or reinsurance claims. Such experience should include claims-file management skills together with excellent working knowledge of market systems and processes. IQUW's Claims Team further emphasises outstanding levels of customer service, both to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Adjust, assess and manage assigned claims within a defined authority, including the identifying and triaging of claims' potential severity. Ensure coverage is accurately reviewed and that reserving is correctly set and maintained throughout a claim's life cycle. Ensure that claims are always handled proactively, with an organised approach to diary management, in accordance with IQUW's Claims Management Guidelines, Lloyd's standards and all regulatory and statutory requirements. Define file strategies and negotiate settlements in accordance with policy terms and conditions. Manage large and/or complex claims with attention to escalating correctly and referring appropriately where support or guidance is needed or required. Report on large losses expediently, both internally and to defined external stakeholders, including auditors and reinsurers. Support and collaborate closely with Professional Lines Underwriters, including attendance at regular team meetings, provision of claims-related information, support with policy wordings and endorsements, and attendance at pre-inception/renewal/claims review meetings, as required. Provide assistance to and collaborate with pricing and reserving actuaries, management information team, outwards reinsurance team, finance, and other internal stakeholders; Travel domestically or internationally, as required; Assist with reviews of vendor panels, claims audits and service-provider audits, and legal and/or claims studies. Support the Head of Claims by contributing to the claims strategies and the underpinning of infrastructure to meet the needs of IQUW, in line with growth plans. Engage in mentoring and coaching of more junior team members, including referral support. Work effectively with peers in shared functions within IQUW to provide seamless delivery of the company's objectives. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Relevant experience in commercial / specialty insurance within the Lloyd's and/or London Market. Experience with or understanding of reinsurance. Extensive track record of managing lawyers, loss adjusters and other significant third-party service providers in relevant markets. Knowledge of key processes within the Lloyd's Market, including the applicable Lloyd's Lead Claims Arrangements and how it might affect IQUW's position and role on a given insurance policy. Experience in large loss management. Awareness of regulatory requirements around claims management in the London insurance/reinsurance market, including delegated authorities. Deep knowledge of the UK and US legal systems, with experience in US and Australian claims handling preferred. Experience in market meetings with insurers/reinsurers and service providers, and confidence in client and broker engagement. Exhibit an established peer network with brokers, other insurers and service providers. Ability to develop and maintain relationships internally and externally. Benefits Competitive Benchmarked Salary:Ensuring fair compensation aligned with industry standards. Generous Holiday Allowance:25 days of holiday each year. Discretionary Bonus Scheme:Rewarding exceptional performance. Employee Assistance Programme:Providing support for personal and professional challenges. Annual Holiday Buy:Option to purchase up to 3 additional days of holiday. Salary Sacrifice Benefits:Tax-efficient ways to access additional benefits. Annual Benefits Reviews:Regular evaluations to ensure the best offerings. Professional Development:Support for your Professional Qualifications, we're committed to your professional growth and will support you every step of the way. For full job description, please see here.
Chair of the Board of Trustees Remuneration: The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed Time commitment: Six Board meetings per year. The Chair is also expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Executive and represent SHPT at various events and meetings with key stakeholders. They may be required to sit on sub committees and have occasional additional meetings with other Board or staff Members. Reporting to: Board of Trustees Objectives The Board is collectively responsible for the success of the Charity, as the leader of the Board the Chair plays a pivotal role; the effectiveness of the Board is a reflection, in large part, of his/her performance. The Chair is responsible for leading the Board and for ensuring it deals effectively with all aspects of its role and Board business. The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the delivery of the Charity's mission and vision. The Chair must seek to get the best performance from the collective and individual Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee understands and fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity and is accountable for their performance. The Chair will support, and, where appropriate, challenge the Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the Charity to achieve agreed objectives. The Chair will act as an ambassador and the public face of the Charity in partnership with the Executive. The Chair's role includes: Meetings take the lead on ensuring that Board meetings are planned, properly run and recorded, including the provision of relevant agendas take the lead on ensuring that all Trustees can express their views in meetings and that the Board takes collective ownership of any decisions take the lead to ensure that the Board receives the necessary information for decision making, appropriately presented, at the right time and arrive at decisions in an orderly, timely and democratic manner and vote as detailed in the governing document ensure that the Board can regularly review major risks and associated opportunities, and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities, and manage and mitigate the risks have a second or casting vote if a vote on a Trustees' decision is tied ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the Charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability take the lead on ensuring that Trustees comply with their duties and the Charity is well governed Board Members foster, maintain and ensure that positive relationships exist with and between all the Trustees encourage continuous development of the capability of the Board of Trustees take the lead on ensuring that the Board's performance is continuously evaluated - including skills balance and experience ensure procedures are in place for the effective recruitment of new Board members Stakeholders take the lead in ensuring that the timing, coverage and quality of communications with all stakeholders is appropriate including the production of reports may act as a spokesperson for the Charity to maintain close, positive and productive relationships with key stakeholder bodies Staff relations act as a primary link between Trustees and staff ensure the Executive is held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives and liaise with the Executive to maintain an overview of the Charity's affairs establish and build a strong, effective, constructive and supportive working relationship with the Executive within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges - whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles monitor performance and conduct an annual appraisal for the Executive in consultation with other Trustees ensure that the Executive has the opportunity for professional development and has appropriate external professional support ensure appropriate and timely communications between the Board and staff Committees may establish or propose the establishment of committees of the Board, and may assign tasks and delegate responsibilities to Board committees and/or directors, depending upon the Charity's needs serve as an ex-officio member of all Board committees and serve as a voting member of committees if required ensure committees operate within agreed terms of reference to the Charity Board ensure committee meetings are planned, properly run and recorded, including the provision of relevant agendas provide reporting schedules for updating the Charity Board support committee chairpersons in appointing members and in identifying and resolving problems establish a strong working relationship with the Chair of Haversham Trading, the Charity's subsidiary company, responsible for non-arts commercial income streams Administration Signing Officer - The Chair is normally designated by the Board of Directors and/or governing document as one of the signing officers for certain documents. In this capacity, the Chair may be authorised or required to sign or countersign cheques, correspondence, applications, reports, contracts or other documents on behalf of company. Knowledge, Skills and Attributes The role of Chair is demanding and requires that they display several key qualities in carrying out the role: demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the Charity, its strategic objectives and cause strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively show leadership by word and deed grasp complicated issues, distil from them the most important elements and identify the areas for decision-making. obtain the best from the team of Trustees, ensuring that each can contribute fully build relationships within the organisation and the community be challenging of but empathetic towards the Executive team encourage debate and discussion of the key areas, making decision-making more robust and conclusions more satisfactory experienced in commercial business and ideally with previous experience of a relevant role good understanding of charity governance issues and a broad understanding of charity finance issues Skills that would be an advantage to bring to the Chair role, might include: an arts background in a senior role finance fundraising commercial business marketing, PR and/or social media legal, regulatory, compliance customer service operational/facilities management To apply: Please send a covering letter and a copy of your CV to Craig Titley-Rawson at
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Chair of the Board of Trustees Remuneration: The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed Time commitment: Six Board meetings per year. The Chair is also expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Executive and represent SHPT at various events and meetings with key stakeholders. They may be required to sit on sub committees and have occasional additional meetings with other Board or staff Members. Reporting to: Board of Trustees Objectives The Board is collectively responsible for the success of the Charity, as the leader of the Board the Chair plays a pivotal role; the effectiveness of the Board is a reflection, in large part, of his/her performance. The Chair is responsible for leading the Board and for ensuring it deals effectively with all aspects of its role and Board business. The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the delivery of the Charity's mission and vision. The Chair must seek to get the best performance from the collective and individual Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee understands and fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity and is accountable for their performance. The Chair will support, and, where appropriate, challenge the Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the Charity to achieve agreed objectives. The Chair will act as an ambassador and the public face of the Charity in partnership with the Executive. The Chair's role includes: Meetings take the lead on ensuring that Board meetings are planned, properly run and recorded, including the provision of relevant agendas take the lead on ensuring that all Trustees can express their views in meetings and that the Board takes collective ownership of any decisions take the lead to ensure that the Board receives the necessary information for decision making, appropriately presented, at the right time and arrive at decisions in an orderly, timely and democratic manner and vote as detailed in the governing document ensure that the Board can regularly review major risks and associated opportunities, and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities, and manage and mitigate the risks have a second or casting vote if a vote on a Trustees' decision is tied ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the Charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability take the lead on ensuring that Trustees comply with their duties and the Charity is well governed Board Members foster, maintain and ensure that positive relationships exist with and between all the Trustees encourage continuous development of the capability of the Board of Trustees take the lead on ensuring that the Board's performance is continuously evaluated - including skills balance and experience ensure procedures are in place for the effective recruitment of new Board members Stakeholders take the lead in ensuring that the timing, coverage and quality of communications with all stakeholders is appropriate including the production of reports may act as a spokesperson for the Charity to maintain close, positive and productive relationships with key stakeholder bodies Staff relations act as a primary link between Trustees and staff ensure the Executive is held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives and liaise with the Executive to maintain an overview of the Charity's affairs establish and build a strong, effective, constructive and supportive working relationship with the Executive within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges - whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles monitor performance and conduct an annual appraisal for the Executive in consultation with other Trustees ensure that the Executive has the opportunity for professional development and has appropriate external professional support ensure appropriate and timely communications between the Board and staff Committees may establish or propose the establishment of committees of the Board, and may assign tasks and delegate responsibilities to Board committees and/or directors, depending upon the Charity's needs serve as an ex-officio member of all Board committees and serve as a voting member of committees if required ensure committees operate within agreed terms of reference to the Charity Board ensure committee meetings are planned, properly run and recorded, including the provision of relevant agendas provide reporting schedules for updating the Charity Board support committee chairpersons in appointing members and in identifying and resolving problems establish a strong working relationship with the Chair of Haversham Trading, the Charity's subsidiary company, responsible for non-arts commercial income streams Administration Signing Officer - The Chair is normally designated by the Board of Directors and/or governing document as one of the signing officers for certain documents. In this capacity, the Chair may be authorised or required to sign or countersign cheques, correspondence, applications, reports, contracts or other documents on behalf of company. Knowledge, Skills and Attributes The role of Chair is demanding and requires that they display several key qualities in carrying out the role: demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the Charity, its strategic objectives and cause strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively show leadership by word and deed grasp complicated issues, distil from them the most important elements and identify the areas for decision-making. obtain the best from the team of Trustees, ensuring that each can contribute fully build relationships within the organisation and the community be challenging of but empathetic towards the Executive team encourage debate and discussion of the key areas, making decision-making more robust and conclusions more satisfactory experienced in commercial business and ideally with previous experience of a relevant role good understanding of charity governance issues and a broad understanding of charity finance issues Skills that would be an advantage to bring to the Chair role, might include: an arts background in a senior role finance fundraising commercial business marketing, PR and/or social media legal, regulatory, compliance customer service operational/facilities management To apply: Please send a covering letter and a copy of your CV to Craig Titley-Rawson at
My client provides highly advanced, technology-led training solutions that enable military personnel to respond effectively in a degraded battlespace. Their team delivering these services is made up of skilled professionals operating across multiple countries. They work closely with customers and leading industry partners to build world-class training capabilities that help protect national security and support those on the front line. They are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join their dynamic and growing team. This organisation offers exciting careers that genuinely make a difference, with a strong belief that mission success starts with their people. They are committed to fair reward, recognition, and long-term professional development. Employees benefit from competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, an electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes, and more. Position Overview: Reporting to the Director of Bid Management & Support, the Bid Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, compelling proposals that help the organisation secure and retain work across a diverse client base. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading complex bids from qualification through to contract award. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end bid process, ensuring compliance with internal Business Winning procedures and Shipley best practices. Develop bid strategies, manage resources, and oversee proposal preparation to deliver winning submissions on time. Assemble and guide multi-disciplinary bid teams, collaborating with stakeholders across sales, delivery, finance, legal, and external partners. Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring exceptional quality and timely progress through reviews and approvals. Implement and enhance bid governance, contributing to continuous improvement and the sharing of best practices across the business. Experience / Skills / Qualifications: Proven track record in bid and proposal management, ideally within Defence, Aerospace, or other highly regulated fields. Minimum of 5 years' experience managing complex bids. Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and commercial awareness. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive and compliant proposals. Advanced proficiency in MS Office and exceptional organisational skills.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
My client provides highly advanced, technology-led training solutions that enable military personnel to respond effectively in a degraded battlespace. Their team delivering these services is made up of skilled professionals operating across multiple countries. They work closely with customers and leading industry partners to build world-class training capabilities that help protect national security and support those on the front line. They are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join their dynamic and growing team. This organisation offers exciting careers that genuinely make a difference, with a strong belief that mission success starts with their people. They are committed to fair reward, recognition, and long-term professional development. Employees benefit from competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, an electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes, and more. Position Overview: Reporting to the Director of Bid Management & Support, the Bid Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, compelling proposals that help the organisation secure and retain work across a diverse client base. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading complex bids from qualification through to contract award. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end bid process, ensuring compliance with internal Business Winning procedures and Shipley best practices. Develop bid strategies, manage resources, and oversee proposal preparation to deliver winning submissions on time. Assemble and guide multi-disciplinary bid teams, collaborating with stakeholders across sales, delivery, finance, legal, and external partners. Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring exceptional quality and timely progress through reviews and approvals. Implement and enhance bid governance, contributing to continuous improvement and the sharing of best practices across the business. Experience / Skills / Qualifications: Proven track record in bid and proposal management, ideally within Defence, Aerospace, or other highly regulated fields. Minimum of 5 years' experience managing complex bids. Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and commercial awareness. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive and compliant proposals. Advanced proficiency in MS Office and exceptional organisational skills.
Commercial Manager Burghfield, near Reading, Berkshire Permanent - Full Time On-site NG Bailey have a vacancy for a Commercial Manager to join us on a nuclear project in Burghfield near Reading . The successful applicant will implement best commercial practices to maintain and maximise, the profitability and financial performance of medium to large Project/s for NG Bailey's Strategic Projects Engineering Division . Due to the nature of the project the successful applicant will be required to obtain security clearance in order to work on this site, therefore we can only consider British nationals, who have not worked outside the UK in the last 5 years. Ensure that our safety first and foremost message is visible and alive through all activities. Ensure the accuracy and rationality of all project level risk and opportunity schedules. Identify measures to protect the company and improve contract profitability. Manage the implementation of identified mitigation and enhancement, and report back to the business. Provide leadership to the commercial team, maximising potential of both the teams and the individuals within them. Build and maintain high level mutually beneficial customer, key supplier and vendor relationships. Carry out negotiations with customers on contract terms, valuation of works, and final account settlement. Attend contract reviews and assist with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of costs and values forecast by project teams. Assist the Commercial Director with preparation and updating of business plans and local management accounts. Ensure all records are generated and maintained, using records to avoid or manage disputes. Monitor and manage the commercial performance of the project and project commercial staff Work with project commercial team to prepare the commercial plan, ensuring all identified contract obligations, conditions precedent and risks are communicated and understood by the project team. Be responsible for the submission of applications for payment, reporting to the finance function on when and how much is to be received. Ensure payment is received in line with the contract. Manage the ongoing commercial aspects of subcontracts, including agreement of terms and conditions. What we're looking for : Significant experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of construction projects Experience of NEC 4 contracts (preferred) Experience of managing a team BSC/Degree/equivalent (desirable) Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Commercial Manager Burghfield, near Reading, Berkshire Permanent - Full Time On-site NG Bailey have a vacancy for a Commercial Manager to join us on a nuclear project in Burghfield near Reading . The successful applicant will implement best commercial practices to maintain and maximise, the profitability and financial performance of medium to large Project/s for NG Bailey's Strategic Projects Engineering Division . Due to the nature of the project the successful applicant will be required to obtain security clearance in order to work on this site, therefore we can only consider British nationals, who have not worked outside the UK in the last 5 years. Ensure that our safety first and foremost message is visible and alive through all activities. Ensure the accuracy and rationality of all project level risk and opportunity schedules. Identify measures to protect the company and improve contract profitability. Manage the implementation of identified mitigation and enhancement, and report back to the business. Provide leadership to the commercial team, maximising potential of both the teams and the individuals within them. Build and maintain high level mutually beneficial customer, key supplier and vendor relationships. Carry out negotiations with customers on contract terms, valuation of works, and final account settlement. Attend contract reviews and assist with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of costs and values forecast by project teams. Assist the Commercial Director with preparation and updating of business plans and local management accounts. Ensure all records are generated and maintained, using records to avoid or manage disputes. Monitor and manage the commercial performance of the project and project commercial staff Work with project commercial team to prepare the commercial plan, ensuring all identified contract obligations, conditions precedent and risks are communicated and understood by the project team. Be responsible for the submission of applications for payment, reporting to the finance function on when and how much is to be received. Ensure payment is received in line with the contract. Manage the ongoing commercial aspects of subcontracts, including agreement of terms and conditions. What we're looking for : Significant experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of construction projects Experience of NEC 4 contracts (preferred) Experience of managing a team BSC/Degree/equivalent (desirable) Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Interim Commercial Director Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. Role: Interim Commercial Director Duration: 6 months IR35 Status: TBC Working Arrangements & Location: Hybrid. UK Based. Budget: Confidential. Please reach out directly for further information. About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.
Dec 05, 2025
Contractor
Interim Commercial Director Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. Role: Interim Commercial Director Duration: 6 months IR35 Status: TBC Working Arrangements & Location: Hybrid. UK Based. Budget: Confidential. Please reach out directly for further information. About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.
Birmingham, United Kingdom We are searching for an experienced Due Diligence Associate Director Make an Impact at RSM UK At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance. Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it's supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data driven insights, value added assurance, and high quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future fit businesses. It's an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships. We are looking for an ambitious Associate Director to join our growing Due Diligence team. Our new colleague will assist in the execution of financial due diligence assignments on both buy side and sell side transactions and support the team in new business generation. Our Deal Services team is an award winning team and highly regarded in the marketplace. The team specialises in financial due diligence, advising clients on business acquisitions and investments. Deal values are typically in the £20m to £500m range. This role provides an opportunity for you to join the fast moving world of Corporate Finance and Transaction Services. Working alongside a team of other professionals where you will play an integral role in leading the execution of financial due diligence projects, on both buy side and sell side transactions, as well as contributing to the continued successful growth of the business. You'll make an impact by: Leading engagements processes reporting directly to the partner. Leading fieldwork teams. Directing financial analysis on target businesses for inclusion in due diligence reports. Liaising with clients, target businesses and other professional advisors during execution of transactions. Developing Industry, Channel and Economic expertise. What we are looking for: Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you! We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate: Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent). Experience working in Transactions services. Prior Experience in writing high quality, value add due diligence reports. Genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for, understanding how businesses operate and what makes them tick. A strong understanding of deal mechanics. Displays high level of accuracy, diligence and integrity. Commercially minded and a critical thinker. Able to form relationships with wide range of people internally and externally, as well as being a strong team player. What we can offer you: Hybrid and Flexible working. 27 Days Holiday with the option of purchasing additional days. Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP. Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our in house Talent Development team. Experienced hire Permanent READING Transaction Advisory Couldn't find a suitable vacancy? Please submit your CV here Working here Thousands of personalities make up RSM and we believe the power of being you, is the power of being understood. Every member of our team brings unique insights and a passion for the middle market companies we champion. As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, we deliver the big ideas and services that help middle market organisations thrive. Our global network spans more than 120 countries, but our passion is always the same: to help our clients move forward with confidence. At RSM, we care about our people, it's what shapes us. No two people are the same, which is why our approach is tailored to their specific needs, beyond the nine to five. The UK group of companies and LLPs trading as RSM is a member of the RSM network. RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network. Each member of the RSM network is an independent accounting and consulting firm which practises in its own right. The RSM network is not itself a separate legal entity in any jurisdiction. Read more
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Birmingham, United Kingdom We are searching for an experienced Due Diligence Associate Director Make an Impact at RSM UK At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance. Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it's supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data driven insights, value added assurance, and high quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future fit businesses. It's an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships. We are looking for an ambitious Associate Director to join our growing Due Diligence team. Our new colleague will assist in the execution of financial due diligence assignments on both buy side and sell side transactions and support the team in new business generation. Our Deal Services team is an award winning team and highly regarded in the marketplace. The team specialises in financial due diligence, advising clients on business acquisitions and investments. Deal values are typically in the £20m to £500m range. This role provides an opportunity for you to join the fast moving world of Corporate Finance and Transaction Services. Working alongside a team of other professionals where you will play an integral role in leading the execution of financial due diligence projects, on both buy side and sell side transactions, as well as contributing to the continued successful growth of the business. You'll make an impact by: Leading engagements processes reporting directly to the partner. Leading fieldwork teams. Directing financial analysis on target businesses for inclusion in due diligence reports. Liaising with clients, target businesses and other professional advisors during execution of transactions. Developing Industry, Channel and Economic expertise. What we are looking for: Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you! We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate: Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent). Experience working in Transactions services. Prior Experience in writing high quality, value add due diligence reports. Genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for, understanding how businesses operate and what makes them tick. A strong understanding of deal mechanics. Displays high level of accuracy, diligence and integrity. Commercially minded and a critical thinker. Able to form relationships with wide range of people internally and externally, as well as being a strong team player. What we can offer you: Hybrid and Flexible working. 27 Days Holiday with the option of purchasing additional days. Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP. Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our in house Talent Development team. Experienced hire Permanent READING Transaction Advisory Couldn't find a suitable vacancy? Please submit your CV here Working here Thousands of personalities make up RSM and we believe the power of being you, is the power of being understood. Every member of our team brings unique insights and a passion for the middle market companies we champion. As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, we deliver the big ideas and services that help middle market organisations thrive. Our global network spans more than 120 countries, but our passion is always the same: to help our clients move forward with confidence. At RSM, we care about our people, it's what shapes us. No two people are the same, which is why our approach is tailored to their specific needs, beyond the nine to five. The UK group of companies and LLPs trading as RSM is a member of the RSM network. RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network. Each member of the RSM network is an independent accounting and consulting firm which practises in its own right. The RSM network is not itself a separate legal entity in any jurisdiction. Read more
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Reports to: Programme Director Direct reports: None Location: Harlow, Essex. Easily commutable from London Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale Station. We offer a free minibus service to/from Harlow Town Train Station as well as free parking and EV charging on site. Extra Information: Open to conversation on hybrid, flexible and compressed working arrangements. About the role: We re building a Transport Solutions Team that works flexibly across all the tools in our delivery kit from grants and innovation pilots to research, partnerships, and commercial interventions. Our growing portfolio includes flagship projects tackling challenges such as inclusive EV charging infrastructure, complex community transport needs, and large-scale research like the National Centre for Accessible Transport. We are now recruiting for three Transport Solutions Managers, one permanent position and two 24 month fixed-term contracts. These roles will lead the design and delivery of high-impact work focused primarily on accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging a key priority for the Foundation. This is a pivotal role that combines technical understanding, programme delivery, and stakeholder leadership, and is designed to work flexibly across our matrix structure. While your core focus will be on EV charging, you also may be expected to lead and/or contribute to other transport projects across the transport themes. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-led team driving change in the transport system for disabled people, and to work on some of the most complex and impactful projects in the sector. What you will be doing: Lead the design and delivery of accessible EV charging initiatives, working closely with Programme Directors and partners across government, industry and the charity sector. Scope, commission and manage projects related to EV charging such as pilots, commercial partnerships, research studies or funding opportunities ensuring alignment to strategic priorities. Bring technical and market understanding of EV charging (e.g. standards, installation, interoperability, user experience, accessibility requirements) to shape the Foundation s approach in this space. Manage end-to-end delivery of specific initiatives, including planning, budgeting, due diligence, contracting, risk management, and governance reporting. Use insight, evidence and stakeholder engagement to shape new programmes of work and ensure delivery reflects the needs of disabled people. Work flexibly across our matrix team, contributing to projects or funding rounds outside your own portfolio as needed, and supporting colleagues with specialist input or delivery resource. Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including OZEV, DfT, BSI, chargepoint operators, local authorities, disability organisations and industry experts. Collaborate across the Foundation, including with the Insight & Evaluation, Finance and Communications teams, to ensure high-quality delivery, learning and visibility of our work. Bring and apply knowledge in key areas as accessible transport, disability, inclusive innovation, grant making or systems change. Support the development and continuous improvement of our delivery models, funding mechanisms and ways of working. Your experience: Must haves: Experience managing complex projects, ideally in EV charging, transport, or energy sectors. Ability to translate technical or policy insight (e.g. standards, user experience, accessibility, or engineering considerations) into practical delivery and funding approaches. Experience managing projects or funding opportunities from inception through to delivery, ideally across multiple partners or suppliers. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across government, industry, and the charity sector. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple, complex workstreams to deadlines. Strong analytical capability, able to interpret data, research and qualitative insight to inform recommendations and decision-making. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports, business cases, and presentations for senior audiences. Confident IT literacy, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint). Nice to haves: Understanding of EV charging systems, standards (e.g. PAS 1899), and market dynamics. Experience working alongside government, local authorities, or industry partners on projects. Familiarity with innovation or funding mechanisms such as pilots, challenge funds, co-design, or commissioning frameworks. Understanding of wider disability and transport issues, such as the social model of disability and key accessibility barriers. Experience supporting or line managing others in a team or project context. If you re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still encourage you to apply.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Reports to: Programme Director Direct reports: None Location: Harlow, Essex. Easily commutable from London Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale Station. We offer a free minibus service to/from Harlow Town Train Station as well as free parking and EV charging on site. Extra Information: Open to conversation on hybrid, flexible and compressed working arrangements. About the role: We re building a Transport Solutions Team that works flexibly across all the tools in our delivery kit from grants and innovation pilots to research, partnerships, and commercial interventions. Our growing portfolio includes flagship projects tackling challenges such as inclusive EV charging infrastructure, complex community transport needs, and large-scale research like the National Centre for Accessible Transport. We are now recruiting for three Transport Solutions Managers, one permanent position and two 24 month fixed-term contracts. These roles will lead the design and delivery of high-impact work focused primarily on accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging a key priority for the Foundation. This is a pivotal role that combines technical understanding, programme delivery, and stakeholder leadership, and is designed to work flexibly across our matrix structure. While your core focus will be on EV charging, you also may be expected to lead and/or contribute to other transport projects across the transport themes. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-led team driving change in the transport system for disabled people, and to work on some of the most complex and impactful projects in the sector. What you will be doing: Lead the design and delivery of accessible EV charging initiatives, working closely with Programme Directors and partners across government, industry and the charity sector. Scope, commission and manage projects related to EV charging such as pilots, commercial partnerships, research studies or funding opportunities ensuring alignment to strategic priorities. Bring technical and market understanding of EV charging (e.g. standards, installation, interoperability, user experience, accessibility requirements) to shape the Foundation s approach in this space. Manage end-to-end delivery of specific initiatives, including planning, budgeting, due diligence, contracting, risk management, and governance reporting. Use insight, evidence and stakeholder engagement to shape new programmes of work and ensure delivery reflects the needs of disabled people. Work flexibly across our matrix team, contributing to projects or funding rounds outside your own portfolio as needed, and supporting colleagues with specialist input or delivery resource. Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including OZEV, DfT, BSI, chargepoint operators, local authorities, disability organisations and industry experts. Collaborate across the Foundation, including with the Insight & Evaluation, Finance and Communications teams, to ensure high-quality delivery, learning and visibility of our work. Bring and apply knowledge in key areas as accessible transport, disability, inclusive innovation, grant making or systems change. Support the development and continuous improvement of our delivery models, funding mechanisms and ways of working. Your experience: Must haves: Experience managing complex projects, ideally in EV charging, transport, or energy sectors. Ability to translate technical or policy insight (e.g. standards, user experience, accessibility, or engineering considerations) into practical delivery and funding approaches. Experience managing projects or funding opportunities from inception through to delivery, ideally across multiple partners or suppliers. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across government, industry, and the charity sector. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple, complex workstreams to deadlines. Strong analytical capability, able to interpret data, research and qualitative insight to inform recommendations and decision-making. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports, business cases, and presentations for senior audiences. Confident IT literacy, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint). Nice to haves: Understanding of EV charging systems, standards (e.g. PAS 1899), and market dynamics. Experience working alongside government, local authorities, or industry partners on projects. Familiarity with innovation or funding mechanisms such as pilots, challenge funds, co-design, or commissioning frameworks. Understanding of wider disability and transport issues, such as the social model of disability and key accessibility barriers. Experience supporting or line managing others in a team or project context. If you re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still encourage you to apply.
Senior Customer Success Manager, Enterprise, Actimize United Kingdom - London At NiCE, we don't limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We're ambitious. We're game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you're like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you. Senior Customer Success Manager Location: London, United Kingdom Company: NICE Actimize At NICE, we don't just meet challenges-we redefine them. We're driven by ambition, powered by innovation, and committed to making a meaningful impact. Our team of NICErs brings passion and excellence to everything they do. If you're ready to lead with purpose and elevate customer success to new heights, we want you on our team. About the Role As a Senior Customer Success Manager, you will play a strategic role in cultivating long-term customer relationships, driving adoption, and maximizing the value of NICE Actimize solutions. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to our enterprise clients, ensuring they achieve their business goals while championing their voice within our organization. This role also leads the renewal strategy and contributes to growth through retention and expansion opportunities. Key Responsibilities Strategic Account Leadership: Own post-sales relationships for a portfolio of high-value clients, acting as the primary point of contact and advocate. Customer Engagement & Value Realization: Develop tailored success plans, lead governance frameworks, and conduct executive business reviews to align solution outcomes with customer objectives. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Product, Support, and Delivery teams to ensure seamless execution of client initiatives and proactive issue resolution. Renewal & Retention Strategy: Drive timely contract renewals, manage commercial discussions, and ensure continuity of service and long term customer satisfaction. Insight & Intelligence: Maintain detailed account profiles and health metrics to inform strategic decisions and identify growth opportunities. Customer Advocacy: Facilitate reference requests, case studies, and feedback loops to amplify customer success stories and inform internal improvements. Operational Excellence: Lead responses to client assessments, RFPs, and due diligence inquiries with precision and professionalism. What You Bring solution-oriented mindset with a passion for customer success and continuous improvement. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Proven experience in building and nurturing strategic relationships across complex organizations. Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in customer success, account management, or software delivery-preferably in a SaaS or enterprise software environment. Familiarity with AML/Fraud domains and regulatory technology is a strong advantage. Experience in program/project management and a technical background is beneficial. Multilingual capabilities, especially in European languages, are a plus. Why NICE Actimize? Join a global leader in financial crime, risk, and compliance solutions. Be part of a team that's shaping the future of financial integrity and customer success across the EMEA region. What's in it for you? Learn more about the Benefits at NICE. Join an ever growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams - comprised of the best of the best - work in a fast paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr! At NICE, we work according to the NICE FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face to face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere. Hybrid About NICE NICELtd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NICE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors3+billion financial transactions. Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NICE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries. NICE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. Requisition ID: 9244 Reporting into: Director, Customer Success Manager, Enterprise, Actimize
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Senior Customer Success Manager, Enterprise, Actimize United Kingdom - London At NiCE, we don't limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We're ambitious. We're game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you're like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you. Senior Customer Success Manager Location: London, United Kingdom Company: NICE Actimize At NICE, we don't just meet challenges-we redefine them. We're driven by ambition, powered by innovation, and committed to making a meaningful impact. Our team of NICErs brings passion and excellence to everything they do. If you're ready to lead with purpose and elevate customer success to new heights, we want you on our team. About the Role As a Senior Customer Success Manager, you will play a strategic role in cultivating long-term customer relationships, driving adoption, and maximizing the value of NICE Actimize solutions. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to our enterprise clients, ensuring they achieve their business goals while championing their voice within our organization. This role also leads the renewal strategy and contributes to growth through retention and expansion opportunities. Key Responsibilities Strategic Account Leadership: Own post-sales relationships for a portfolio of high-value clients, acting as the primary point of contact and advocate. Customer Engagement & Value Realization: Develop tailored success plans, lead governance frameworks, and conduct executive business reviews to align solution outcomes with customer objectives. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Product, Support, and Delivery teams to ensure seamless execution of client initiatives and proactive issue resolution. Renewal & Retention Strategy: Drive timely contract renewals, manage commercial discussions, and ensure continuity of service and long term customer satisfaction. Insight & Intelligence: Maintain detailed account profiles and health metrics to inform strategic decisions and identify growth opportunities. Customer Advocacy: Facilitate reference requests, case studies, and feedback loops to amplify customer success stories and inform internal improvements. Operational Excellence: Lead responses to client assessments, RFPs, and due diligence inquiries with precision and professionalism. What You Bring solution-oriented mindset with a passion for customer success and continuous improvement. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Proven experience in building and nurturing strategic relationships across complex organizations. Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in customer success, account management, or software delivery-preferably in a SaaS or enterprise software environment. Familiarity with AML/Fraud domains and regulatory technology is a strong advantage. Experience in program/project management and a technical background is beneficial. Multilingual capabilities, especially in European languages, are a plus. Why NICE Actimize? Join a global leader in financial crime, risk, and compliance solutions. Be part of a team that's shaping the future of financial integrity and customer success across the EMEA region. What's in it for you? Learn more about the Benefits at NICE. Join an ever growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams - comprised of the best of the best - work in a fast paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr! At NICE, we work according to the NICE FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face to face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere. Hybrid About NICE NICELtd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NICE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors3+billion financial transactions. Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NICE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries. NICE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. Requisition ID: 9244 Reporting into: Director, Customer Success Manager, Enterprise, Actimize
STRATEGIC RESOURCES EUROPEAN RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS LTD
Position: - Head of Treasury - Finance Reports To: - Chief Financial Officer Directorate: -Finance & Business Development Location: - Aberdeen Department / Function: - Corporate Finance Temporary contract - PAYE tax status 12 months Start - January 2026 Reporting to the CFO, the Head of Treasury is responsible for leading the Treasury and Accounts payable teams. The role is responsible for ensuring that the Company's group efficiently manages it liquidity, pays vendors on time, identifies and reduces FX and Commodity risk and operates within the parameters set in the Treasury Policy. The role and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: - Previous relevant recent treasury experience, ideally in a large multi-currency and corporate / O&G environment Part of the Finance Leadership team involved in setting the strategy for the Finance function Accountable for managing the Company's liquidity and cash balances including instigating deposits, optimising the banking footprint and ensuring availability of adequate working capital facilities Alongside the Commercial Team, jointly responsible for the management and optimization of bank guarantees, parent company guarantees and letters of credit, bank accounts and escrow accounts including the Decommissioning Security Agreements Accountable for managing intercompany loan positions, cash centralisation and dividends while maintaining the integrity of the inter-company loan matrix and ensuring compliance with legal and operational guidelines Responsible for the integrity of all accounting in the Company's Treasury Limited Responsible for identification, execution and management of FX and commodity hedges to mitigate currency risk within the Company's operations and financing structure Manage processes, policies and controls to support robust reporting, ensure timely and effective financial / management reporting and relevant forecasting of treasury activity and hedge positions to the CFO and the Board Ensure all ledgers are maintained, supplier and customer reconciliations and reports are completed accurately and on time (for example GRIR) Responsible for the aged creditors, to ensure no monthly/year-end surprises, and co-ordinate the aged debt and aged creditor review with the wider Finance Operations team Ensure issues are resolved quickly for all internal and external stakeholders Lead the annual reviews of the Treasury policy, Commodity Hedging Policy, Treasury and Banking delegation of authority, bank mandates and bank portal access Ensure the integrity of the Treasury management system, Medius AP system and all banking systems Always seek improvement in process or systems to further minimise costs and increase efficiency in the function Build and maintain positive working relationships with Shareholder Treasury Functions, the Company's banking relationship managers and any other key stakeholders Familiar with the Company's Leadership Expectations - clearly demonstrates their own capability in line with these. Lives by the Company's safety principles and is passionate about having an incident-free workplace Builds and leads a high-performing team, is accountable for team performance and delivery as well as their wellbeing and development. Manages and develops the Treasury and AP teams, supporting cross functional knowledge and maintain documentation of all Treasury and AP processes Leads and instils technical and professional excellence, ensuring capabilities remain in line with industry and function development and best practice Communicates and influences with impact, clarity and conviction, leading effective change and providing regular and appropriate team, business and organisation updates Consults and listens, taking on ideas, building rapport and enabling effective two-way communication Leads the development and management of their workforce and resourcing plan effectively, within the planning cycle, ensuring employee wellbeing (holidays, working time, etc.) is given due consideration alongside business and cost requirements Manage shorter-term issues as they arise Is familiar with, communicates, supports, applies and adheres to the Company's people policies and procedures. Emphasizes the importance of environmental, social and governance criteria. Proactively works towards making the organisation socially responsible in all aspects of its business Applications are invited from relevant Degree Qualified candidates. Accounting qualification preferred - ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS
Dec 05, 2025
Contractor
Position: - Head of Treasury - Finance Reports To: - Chief Financial Officer Directorate: -Finance & Business Development Location: - Aberdeen Department / Function: - Corporate Finance Temporary contract - PAYE tax status 12 months Start - January 2026 Reporting to the CFO, the Head of Treasury is responsible for leading the Treasury and Accounts payable teams. The role is responsible for ensuring that the Company's group efficiently manages it liquidity, pays vendors on time, identifies and reduces FX and Commodity risk and operates within the parameters set in the Treasury Policy. The role and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: - Previous relevant recent treasury experience, ideally in a large multi-currency and corporate / O&G environment Part of the Finance Leadership team involved in setting the strategy for the Finance function Accountable for managing the Company's liquidity and cash balances including instigating deposits, optimising the banking footprint and ensuring availability of adequate working capital facilities Alongside the Commercial Team, jointly responsible for the management and optimization of bank guarantees, parent company guarantees and letters of credit, bank accounts and escrow accounts including the Decommissioning Security Agreements Accountable for managing intercompany loan positions, cash centralisation and dividends while maintaining the integrity of the inter-company loan matrix and ensuring compliance with legal and operational guidelines Responsible for the integrity of all accounting in the Company's Treasury Limited Responsible for identification, execution and management of FX and commodity hedges to mitigate currency risk within the Company's operations and financing structure Manage processes, policies and controls to support robust reporting, ensure timely and effective financial / management reporting and relevant forecasting of treasury activity and hedge positions to the CFO and the Board Ensure all ledgers are maintained, supplier and customer reconciliations and reports are completed accurately and on time (for example GRIR) Responsible for the aged creditors, to ensure no monthly/year-end surprises, and co-ordinate the aged debt and aged creditor review with the wider Finance Operations team Ensure issues are resolved quickly for all internal and external stakeholders Lead the annual reviews of the Treasury policy, Commodity Hedging Policy, Treasury and Banking delegation of authority, bank mandates and bank portal access Ensure the integrity of the Treasury management system, Medius AP system and all banking systems Always seek improvement in process or systems to further minimise costs and increase efficiency in the function Build and maintain positive working relationships with Shareholder Treasury Functions, the Company's banking relationship managers and any other key stakeholders Familiar with the Company's Leadership Expectations - clearly demonstrates their own capability in line with these. Lives by the Company's safety principles and is passionate about having an incident-free workplace Builds and leads a high-performing team, is accountable for team performance and delivery as well as their wellbeing and development. Manages and develops the Treasury and AP teams, supporting cross functional knowledge and maintain documentation of all Treasury and AP processes Leads and instils technical and professional excellence, ensuring capabilities remain in line with industry and function development and best practice Communicates and influences with impact, clarity and conviction, leading effective change and providing regular and appropriate team, business and organisation updates Consults and listens, taking on ideas, building rapport and enabling effective two-way communication Leads the development and management of their workforce and resourcing plan effectively, within the planning cycle, ensuring employee wellbeing (holidays, working time, etc.) is given due consideration alongside business and cost requirements Manage shorter-term issues as they arise Is familiar with, communicates, supports, applies and adheres to the Company's people policies and procedures. Emphasizes the importance of environmental, social and governance criteria. Proactively works towards making the organisation socially responsible in all aspects of its business Applications are invited from relevant Degree Qualified candidates. Accounting qualification preferred - ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS
FP&A Manager, PE Backed Manufacturing, Glasgow Cedar has been exclusively retained by a mid-market Private Equity firm to appoint an ambitious FP&A Manager into one of its high-performing portfolio businesses, a fast-growing, £30m turnover manufacturing group. This is a superb opportunity for a commercially astute, hands-on FP&A professional to work closely with the Finance Director and play a pivot click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
FP&A Manager, PE Backed Manufacturing, Glasgow Cedar has been exclusively retained by a mid-market Private Equity firm to appoint an ambitious FP&A Manager into one of its high-performing portfolio businesses, a fast-growing, £30m turnover manufacturing group. This is a superb opportunity for a commercially astute, hands-on FP&A professional to work closely with the Finance Director and play a pivot click apply for full job details
