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Base Location: Reading, Perth, Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Cardiff. You'll be expected to spend a minimum 50% of your working week in an SSE location. Salary: Competitive + Car allowance and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available High impact executive role in the UK's leading clean energy company Member of the Energy Customer Solutions ExCo. The Director of Portfolio Performance is a senior, commercially astute strategic leader responsible for maximising the performance, resilience, and long term value of the Energy Customer Solutions Division within the SSE Group. This role leads three core areas: (1) divisional strategy, (2) commercial performance and business development, and (3) transformation and programme delivery. You will shape long term direction while driving value today, ensuring capital and resources are deployed effectively to achieve ECS targets. You'll inspire and guide high performing teams, foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, and ensure our organisation remains resilient, future ready, and committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You Will Shape and execute portfolio and retail strategy by defining, implementing, and monitoring a clear roadmap - including the ECS 10 year plan and annual roadmaps - that aligns with organisational priorities, market dynamics, and regulatory requirements, ensuring long term resilience and performance. Take commercial accountability for non supply products and portfolio optimisation, including quantifying opportunities, coordinating business inputs, and stress testing positions for the ECS 10 year strategy and annual business plan. Lead the Strategy team as it expands beyond strategy formulation into strategic incubation, ensuring strong pipeline development and ownership of the annual business planning cycle. Direct the Transformation team to measure and monitor the execution of change programmes, ensuring we adapt swiftly to new challenges and deliver our business plan and 10 year plan commitments to SSE Group. Provide oversight of project mobilisation and governance through the ECS PMO, driving activities from gate 0 through to delivery. Proactively manage exposure and resilience planning, enhancing governance and risk frameworks to safeguard business continuity and support sustainable growth. Collaborate and influence across the organisation, building strong partnerships and empowering teams to deliver operational excellence and customer focused outcomes. You Have Extensive sector knowledge, with a deep understanding of the UK and Ireland energy retail market, regulatory landscape, and emerging trends shaping the industry. Proven leadership in strategic and commercial transformation, with experience delivering complex initiatives in fast paced, highly regulated environments. Exceptional analytical and digital capability, able to interpret market intelligence, apply data driven insights, and make evidence based decisions. Influential communicator and relationship builder, skilled at engaging stakeholders and fostering collaboration across diverse teams. A track record of turning strategic ambition into measurable commercial value, with an inclusive and visionary leadership style that builds accountability and high performance. About SSE SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline. SSE Energy Customer Solutions serves over 1.3 million households and businesses across the UK and Ireland. We help our customers accelerate their net zero ambitions by providing energy and low carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Charlene Cotter on / to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

Leukaemia UK Our Charity We are a small but mighty charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Over the next 10 years we want to help save and improve the lives of more people with leukaemia through finding and funding life-changing research and campaigning for change. Despite progress in recent decades, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a blood cancer every 16 minutes and survival rates are among some of the worst of any cancer. And the physical and psychological impact can be lifelong. Our current 5-year strategy outlines our plan to increase our investment into ground-breaking world class research and policy development focused on improving access to kinder, more effective diagnosis, treatment and care for leukaemia and other blood cancers. To do this, we have embarked on a period of significant growth, investing strategically to grow our income, profile, influence, and engagement and impact. We are seeking an experienced, driven and passionate Head of P hilanthropy to lead on delivering income from our High Value (HV) audiences and income streams. We are looking for someone with energy and ambition, who can demonstrate strategic leadership to maximise fundraising opportunities across Major Giving, Trusts and Foundations, Special Events and Corporate Partnerships. The post holder will be a key part of the Fundraising Leadership Team, helping to grow our supporter networks, optimise supporter experience and contributing to the development of the overall fundraising growth strategy, at this crucial stage as we complete the current cycle and move into our new 5-year strategy period in 2027. Team We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do. We are all focused on keeping it real with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity maximises voluntary income to invest in more life-changing research, so that we can continue to have impact for those with a leukaemia diagnosis. From us you can expect all the laughter you can handle, as well as great challenge and support. We are all about delivering exceptional supporter experience and making a real difference to people s lives. You will be part of an ambitious fundraising team driving growth across the portfolio, so we can fund more leukaemia research and save more lives from this devastating disease. You will report to the Director of Fundraising, working alongside the Head of Public Fundraising, and collaborating across the wider organisation to ensure fundraising aligns with our organisational priorities and values (Bold, Collaborative, Curious) and feels insight-driven, strategic and competitive in a crowded marketplace. Leukaemia UK and You In 2025 we invested in growing our fundraising team so that we could fund more life-changing research, to increase our understanding of leukemia as a disease, and accelerate the development of kinder, more effective treatments. This included investment to grow the Philanthropy fundraising team, develop new fundraising products, increase our supporter networks, and build a stronger pipeline. As a result, we have seen significant year-on-year growth for a charity of our size and are keen to maintain this trajectory with the opportunities in front of us. We are in the final year of our current 5-year organisational strategy cycle and in the process of developing our new 5-year fundraising strategy, so you will be instrumental in bridging the gap, delivering against agreed income targets for 2026 and driving forward new plans into 2027. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, the post holder will at times be required to work both strategically and operationally, autonomously and collaboratively, as a critical member of the Fundraising Leadership Team. You will be results-driven with an appetite to innovate and drive continuous improvement, leading to increased conversions, deepened relationships, and long-term high value support to upscale our research programme. Skills and Experience Previous experience of being a Head of Philanthropy, demonstrating strategic leadership with a remit that includes oversight of a broad High Value fundraising portfolio, across multiple income streams. Experience of applying the principles of Philanthropy fundraising to develop and nurture a growing pipeline of 5- and 6-figure gift opportunities for supporters able to give at the highest levels. Experience of managing engaging Major Giving and Trusts & Foundations fundraising programmes to generate a warm pipeline of 5- and 6-figure gifts. Experience of overseeing a Special Events programme, comprising both fundraising and cultivation events. Experience of overseeing a Corporate partnerships portfolio and representing the charity at a senior level. Demonstrable experience of managing a high-performing team, focussing on creating a culture where people thrive as individuals. Strong experience of building effective relationships with internal and external partners, senior stakeholders and suppliers, leading on the key relationships for the charity. Strong written and oral communication skills with a real talent for connecting and influencing people at all levels. Strong project-management experience, including managing budgets, schedules, creative development, and supplier relationships for fundraising events and campaigns. Proven experience of driving effective High Value stewardship programmes to maximise supporter experience. Great listening skills and the ability to interpret the needs of individuals, teams, and organisations. Ability to think through complex issues and produce evidenced-based judgements. Experience of setting and managing annual budgets, monitoring, and reconciling results and financial performance in income and expenditure. Providing associated narratives and monthly reforecasts. Working to a wide range of financial and non-financial KPIs set in annual activity plans. Ability to work well cross-organisationally, recognising different teams priorities and workloads. Entrepreneurial and results-led, with the ability to lead programmes of fundraising activity, with strategic, well thought through resourcing to deliver growth. K nowledge Excellent specialist knowledge of the principals and methods underpinning successful Philanthropy fundraising and stakeholder management across Major Giving, Trusts and Corporate partnerships. Up-to-date knowledge of current fundraising trends. High level knowledge of Salesforce CRM and how best to steward supporters. High level knowledge and understanding of charity law in relation to legacy fundraising, GDPR, PECR, data protection and other relevant fundraising regulation. Role specifics Hours: 0.8 FTE are 30 hours per week days and times to be agreed 12 months fixed term contract maternity cover Location: We are very flexible! Whilst our hybrid working policy is a minimum of two days per month in our London office, for this role we would typically expect the role holder to be in the office once a week. Salary range £55,000 - £65,000 (FTE) Applications If you feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of experience, skills, energy, and flair to embrace this broad and challenging leadership role and enable our strategy to fly, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached to the advert. First interviews will be held via Teams Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2026 Second interviews will be face to face in our London Offices at 26 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5Bl on either Tuesday 24th or Wednesday 25th March 2026 We are proud of our benefits see a summary on our website in the section Work With Us Application instructions: To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter. Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 8th March 2026 I look forward to hearing from you! Holly Hastings-Payne Director of Fundraising

Principal Strategic Planner Good Growth Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor's environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work. About the team The London Plan Team is a friendly and inclusive team of innovators and experts at the forefront of Planning, developing new forward thinking strategic policies to promote high quality sustainable development in London as we move towards a new London Plan. We think long-term and big picture - without taking our eye off the detail. Our work involves policy making to bring forward good growth that meets London's needs in a sustainable way to deliver high quality living for all. We welcome and support new staff to make sure they become effective members of the team, helping them to realise their full potential, not only to deliver their responsibilities but also to help them achieve their own professional career aspirations. About the role The London Plan (the Mayor's Spatial Development Strategy), shapes the growth of London as a whole, setting the parameters and policies for development across the capital, from planning for the homes and employment space that Londoners need, to delivering the infrastructure necessary to meet growth ambitions. It's an exciting time to join as we are in the process of preparing a new draft plan, and the programme leading up to and including the plan's examination-in-public and adoption. From leading conversations and engagement with stakeholders and communities, to producing data-driven evidence, and using your judgment and knowledge to advise the Senior Team and Deputy Mayor on planning and policy formation, no two days will be the same. This role is within the housing sub-team of the London Plan which specialises in: encouraging and supporting housing growth understanding the capital's housing need and supply opportunities the economics and delivery mechanisms of affordable housing specialist housing and its role in providing choice in the housing market. The housing sub-team is not responsible for policy on housing or urban design, or energy standards. You'll be a skilled communicator, with a successful track record of policy development and plan-making, ideally with experience of a full cycle of a plan's development, from evidence building to engagement, to housing related policy writing and Examination. Experience of working in planning policy at a London borough will be particularly welcome. You'll have excellent knowledge of the range of planning issues facing the capital and be able to demonstrate your political awareness. You'll bring your enthusiasm to work with you in a role where you can benefit from professional development opportunities and on-the-job learning, as well as wider leadership opportunities, e.g. through participation in and leadership of our staff networks, and involvement in work to promote the equalities, diversity and inclusion agenda. This helps to make the GLA a great place to work, and a place that reflects the communities we serve. We're positive about flexible and hybrid working, with regular attendance at our office at Union Street, SE1 (Mondays) with an expectation that staff may need to attend in person up to 1 or 2 additional days per week, (site visits or attendance at other external meetings count towards this). We are a diverse organisation and particularly welcome applications from minority groups including black and minority ethnic staff and the LGBTQ community. Principal Accountabilities Lead or contribute to spatial strategies: development, monitoring and review of the London Plan. Mayor's Briefings and reports for the Mayor, Assembly and other organisations on planning and spatial development issues. Lead or contribute to the initiation, design, management and completion of relevant policy development projects and research. Lead or contribute to advice on planning briefs, development proposals and the plans and strategies of other agencies especially Local Development Documents and the development plans of authorities outside London. Lead or contribute to coordination, liaison and engagement processes necessary to address spatial development and planning issues. Prepare responses on behalf of the GLA to complex issues raised by the public and diverse agencies. Lead on or contribute to representation of the Mayor's planning and development policies, concerns and objectives to examinations in public or representation hearings, including those into Local Development Documents, commissions and public inquiries. Technical Requirements/ Experience/ Qualifications Qualification in planning and relevant professional experience as a senior planner within a similar organisation or business environment Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of national, regional and London strategic planning and development issues and trends Technical knowledge at senior level of at least three of the specialisms set out below as well as a broad appreciation of the bearing of these on other strategic policy areas: - Strategic spatial planning and urban land use policy; Strategic infrastructure planning and funding mechanisms including Section 106 planning obligations, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and/or other funding approaches; Urban design and heritage, London views management framework, including townscape and visual assessment; Local Plan and development plan document related policy development and monitoring, including supplementary planning documents and guidance; Project management experience and skills at producing timely and effective development briefs or related frameworks, development infrastructure assessments, Opportunity Area Planning Frameworks or growth related Area Action Plans. Technical Requirements/ Experience/ Qualifications Qualification in planning and relevant professional experience as a senior planner within a similar organisation or business environment Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of national, regional and London strategic planning and development issues and trends Technical knowledge at senior level of at least three of the specialisms set out below as well as a broad appreciation of the bearing of these on other strategic policy areas: - Strategic spatial planning and urban land use policy; Strategic infrastructure planning and funding mechanisms including Section 106 planning obligations, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and/or other funding approaches; Urban design and heritage, London views management framework, including townscape and visual assessment; Local Plan and development plan document related policy development and monitoring, including supplementary planning documents and guidance; Project management experience and skills at producing timely and effective development briefs or related frameworks, development infrastructure assessments, Opportunity Area Planning Frameworks or growth related Area Action Plans. Behavioural competencies Building and managing relationships is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. Level 2 indicators of effective performance Develops new professional relationships Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action Fosters an environment where others feel respected Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals Communicating and Influencing is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us. Level 2 indicators of effective performance Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication Persuades others, using evidence based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally Planning and organising is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Level 2 indicators of effective performance Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team's work is delivered to a high standard Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met Responding to pressure and change is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift. . click apply for full job details

The Diocese of Leicester is seeking a dedicated Regional Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Officer to support the delivery of Net Zero Carbon (NZC) projects across five Church of England dioceses: Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Peterborough, and Southwell & Nottingham. This is a meaningful opportunity to shape and strengthen the financial foundations of a transformative, region wide programme helping churches, schools, clergy housing and diocesan buildings reduce carbon emissions and respond to the climate crisis. About the role As Regional Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Officer, you will lead a collaborative and strategic approach to NZC fundraising across the region. You will work closely with diocesan NZC teams, environmental officers, church buildings staff, clergy, and national colleagues to identify funding opportunities and secure essential investment for a wide range of decarbonisation initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Develop and maintain a pipeline of fundable NZC projects across the five dioceses. Prepare funding applications and proposals, ensuring all required documentation is gathered. Build strong relationships with funders, local authorities, Net Zero Hubs and community energy groups. Create and update a regional directory of NZC funding opportunities for dioceses and parishes. Provide training, guidance and clear communication on fundraising best practice, including promoting opportunities through diocesan channels. Collaborate widely across diocesan teams, national NZC colleagues and fundraising networks, sharing learning and supporting partnership working. What We're Looking For You will bring expertise in fundraising, exceptional relationship building skills, and a strong understanding of the environmental or charitable funding landscape. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Degree level qualification or equivalent experience, with a strong track record of securing grants from statutory and other funders. Ability to build effective relationships with funders and key decision makers. Confident communicator (written and verbal) with excellent IT skills. Strong organisational skills, able to manage deadlines and balance multiple priorities. Collaborative, diplomatic and sensitive in working with diverse colleagues and church contexts. Understanding of environmental and church related fundraising. Why join us? Be part of a forward looking, mission driven team working to make a lasting environmental impact. Hybrid working with travel across the region. Generous pension: 10% employer contribution. Annual leave: 25 days pro rata plus bank holidays. A role with purpose, supporting innovation and sustainability across five dioceses. How to Apply Applications should be submitted via the Church of England Pathways website. Closing Date: Thursday 19th March at 12 noon Interview Date: 9th April 2026 at St Martin s House, Leicester The Diocese of Leicester, together with the partner dioceses, is committed to safeguarding and to the care and nurture of all within our church communities. We follow Church of England safeguarding policies and statutory guidance. We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, especially those of Black descent, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. This post is subject to a Basic DBS check and requires proof of the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Assistant Director, Children's Improvement and Transformation Job Location: Gloucestershire This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Title: Assistant Director, Children's Improvement and Transformation Job Location: Gloucestershire Salary: £85,838 to £94,585 per annum (pro rata part-time) Hours per Week: 22.2 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 08/03/2026 Job Requisition Number: 13595 We are seeking a new Assistant Director for Children's Improvement and Transformation, who will play a central role in shaping the future of services for children and families across Gloucestershire. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior leader with expertise in children's social care, SEND or education services, and a passion for driving sustainable, evidence based improvement. About us: Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' leadership. Ofsted said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.' This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the role: You'll lead countywide programmes that strengthen practice, accelerate our improvement journey, and embed a culture of high performance and continuous learning. Working closely with the Executive Director for Children's Services and the senior leadership team, you will help us deliver better outcomes, better experiences and better life chances for the children and young people who need us most. As the strategic lead for improvement and transformation, you'll bring clarity, ambition and system wide leadership to complex change programmes, most notably the Families First Partnership Programme. You will empower leaders and teams, strengthen partnership working, and ensure our services are inspection ready, resilient and delivering excellent practice every day. This is a role for someone who thrives in complexity, builds strong and trusting relationships, and brings energy, courage and inclusive leadership to a fast moving environment. If you are motivated by making a tangible difference, committed to fairness and equality, and ready to help shape a service that truly reflects our aspirations for Gloucestershire's children, we'd love to hear from you. Reward and support: For all your hard work, you will receive the following: between £85,838 - £94,585 per annum subject to experience (pro rata for part-time) up to £8,000 relocation package flexible and agile working opportunities 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) Please note that our relocation policy is subject to terms and conditions How to apply For an informal chat about this role or to find out more please email We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable amount of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: Assistant Director, Children's Improvement and Transformation This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Background Medact organises the health community to work towards a world in which everyone is able to live healthy, dignified lives, supported by political and economic systems that centre health justice. Our priority work areas are some of the most pressing threats to health and wellbeing, including ending state violence, housing & energy justice, and migrant access to healthcare. Medact seeks systemic solutions to major social problems, and is unafraid to hold decision-makers to account. We launched our new five-year strategy at the end of 2025, embedding our vision for how we win and how we grow. We're member-led, and our membership spans a range of people who work in health, including nurses, doctors, midwives and clinical researchers, as well as people from the wider health community. We are now looking for a new Chair of our Board of Trustees. Our Chair will support the Executive Director and staff to help build on our achievements and realise Medact's vision. They will work with their fellow Trustees to make up a strong and effective Board governing the Charity. We see our Chair as having the ability to advocate on behalf of Medact's work as well as helping to build the membership and public image of the organisation. They will bring with them strong relationships within the health community and broader social justice movement. Main responsibilities Lead the Board in working with the Executive Director to maintain vision, purpose, strategic direction, goals and values of Medact Manage the Board, including Trustee recruitment, ensuring that Trustees comply with their duties, that the Board performs effectively and the Charity is well-governed. Line-manage the Executive Director, including supporting them in their professional development Support the Executive Director in developing organisational strategy Maintain proper fiscal oversight of the organisation alongside the Treasurer and Executive Director Establish and monitor adherence to organisational policies Ensure compliance with governing documents Ensure compliance with charity law and other legal requirements Ensure board reports, papers and record of meetings are maintained Chair board meetings and facilitate board communications, and chair our AGM Criteria Essential: Has a health worker or wider health community background with relationships and networks that position them well to fulfil an ambassadorial role for Medact Is committed to Medact's vision, purpose and culture and its way of working, and able to communicate this enthusiasm to others Can demonstrate facilitation, advocacy and mediation skills Has the skills and capacity to line manage the Executive Director, including organisational management and supporting the Executive Director's continued professional development Understands and accepts the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of Trustees, and the difference between governance functions and management functions Has a high level of integrity and sound judgement Is able and willing to devote the necessary time to the role Is a member of Medact (or prepared to join Medact) Desirable: Is experienced in governance/strategic leadership of a charity or NGO Has lived experience of being part of one of the communities Medact's work seeks to support Has strong strategic awareness of the campaigning world and the health community's role in it, either in a grassroots or NGO setting. Is a good communicator with public speaking, writing and interpersonal skills, able to empower and challenge supportively, and work with and motivate a diverse team of Trustees Experience in successfully raising funds from major donors Term of office The Chair's term is two years, following which the Trustees may re-elect the Chair for a further one or two term(s). If the Chair is co-opted as a Trustee, they are 'Chair designate' until formally elected at the next AGM. Time requirement The role will require a time commitment of around 2 days per month, on average, with more time required in some months than others. This will include planned quarterly board meetings of approximately 2-4 hours, normally held online but from time to time in London with facilities for joining remotely, as well as occasional events and the Medact AGM. The Chair must be available to support the Executive Director and fellow Trustees between Board meetings, including taking responsibility to deal with issues which arise, and regular one-to-one meetings with the Executive Director. Finally, we would require that the Chair be able to put some time into promoting Medact to funders, health institutions and other networks and organisers. This may not require substantial additional time, as it may be something the Chair could integrate into existing relationships and communications. How to apply Please read the Job Description and Person Specification and send a CV and cover letter of no more than 2 pages setting out your reasons for applying, and what you feel you could bring to Medact, via the button below with the subject "Chair of the Board". Timeline Applications are open until 9am on Monday 9th March. We aim to interview candidates in March. Please let us know when applying if you are unavailable during this period. Principles Medact is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and lived experience, and acknowledge the under-representation of people from certain backgrounds both within the health community and wider campaigning movements. We are determined to correct this and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities (including mental illness); people from the LGBT+ community; and people who identify as working class (or have done so in the past). Any potential conflicts of interest should be declared for review by the Board.

Base Location: Reading/UK Flexible Salary: £Competitive+ Excellent performance-related bonus +car /car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent OR Fixed Term Contract Full Time Flexible First options available The role Bridge is a complex multi-year multi- million business transformation across business process and technology landscapes, improving business resilience, and enabling data-driven, customer-centric operations The Bridge Programme Director will lead this change, owning the overall strategy, delivery and sustainable significant benefits realisation of the programme. The role sets the organisational strategy for programme management, provides leadership across a complex portfolio of projects, and ensures successful integration of new technologysolutions through business change methodologies into business-as-usual operations. You will Be the senior accountable owner for the programme, aligning large scale technology change with Distribution's strategy, business objectives and regulatory obligations, and directing internal teams and delivery partners to a shared outcome. Be the Client side lead and management of multiple major partners including system integrators, software vendors and managed service providers, including definition and management of commercial arrangements, KPIs and SLAs to drive high performance and value extraction Have Regular Board level exposure reporting progress, risk mitigation strategies and benefits realisation You have Strong stakeholder management with a history of successful C-level engagement. Extensive experience in leading large, complex technology enabled transformation programmes in medium-to-large organisations delivering to time, quality and budget. Extensive experience of portfolio and programme management of complex IT delivery with multi-disciplinary / multiple parties with significant interdependencies. Deep technology and system thinking aligning to strategic objectives of the organisation Prior responsibility for programmes involving cloud migration, data & analytics, or OT/IT convergence Understanding of critical national infrastructure and operational technologies and the relationships between business objectives in a federated organisation About SSE SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

Description This role provides senior leadership for the broking strategy and placement execution of a portfolio of complex Upstream Oil & Gas clients across global insurance markets. Acting as a market-facing subject matter expert, you will lead negotiations with underwriters, shape innovative risk transfer solutions, and advise clients at a strategic level on market dynamics, pricing, and coverage structures. You will work in close partnership with Client Relationship Directors, Producers, and Risk Consultants to drive retention, new business, and cross-sell opportunities, while maintaining strong influence with key insurance and reinsurance markets. With accountability for placement quality, governance, and execution, the role also contributes to business planning, talent development, and the continued evolution of WTW's Natural Resources proposition. The Role Lead broking strategy for a portfolio of complex Oil & Gas (Upstream) clients, delivering tailored placement and risk transfer solutions across global markets. Serve as a senior market-facing broker, responsible for negotiating and securing terms from underwriters, particularly for large or complex risks. Advise and challenge clients at a strategic level on insurance placement structures, pricing trends, market dynamics, and coverage innovation. Work in partnership with Client Relationship Directors, Producers, and Risk Consultants to support new business opportunities, cross-sell initiatives, and retention strategies. Take accountability for placement execution, ensuring best practice, compliance, and service standards are consistently met or exceeded. Maintain and expand relationships with key insurance markets, demonstrating thought leadership and ensuring WTW maintains strong influence across the upstream insurance sector. Mentor and support junior brokers and placement colleagues, helping develop technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and client service capability. Participate in global and regional broking networks to share insights, collaborate on complex placements, and contribute to WTW's market strategy. Actively contribute to business planning, product development, and innovation within the Natural Resources team. Represent WTW at client and market events, helping to enhance the firm's profile and reputation in the upstream energy sector. Qualifications What you'll bring Proven experience as a senior broker or underwriter, with demonstrable expertise in the Upstream Oil & Gas insurance market. All-Inclusive market reputation with established relationships across key insurers, reinsurers, and industry stakeholders. Deep understanding of complex placement structures, global programs, and industry-specific exposures. Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills, capable of navigating high-stakes commercial discussions. Capable of leading client conversations at C-suite and senior management level. Proven ability to lead placement strategies and manage large-scale renewals or new business wins. Ideally ACII qualified or working towards qualification. Ability to think strategically while delivering operational excellence. Comfortable with data, analytics, and market benchmarking tools used in risk analysis and placement. Excellent collaborative mindset and experience working in matrixed, cross-functional teams. High level of personal integrity and commitment to compliance and governance standards. What we offer Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. Equal Opportunity Employer We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Community Liaison Officer Location: Monk Fryston - Part-time 3 days Duration: 6 months with scope to extend Job Purpose To facilitate and oversee the implementation of Socioeconomic and Community Benefit initiatives across the project. This includes managing partnership opportunities, coordinating volunteering activities, and engaging with local communities and schools - all in alignment with the project's overall Community Benefits and Socioeconomic Strategy. Key Accountabilities Work collaboratively with project leadership, including Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, and the External Affairs team, to develop, agree, and deliver community benefit initiatives that create positive outcomes and a lasting local legacy. Ensure initiatives align with community needs, comply with internal policies, and are delivered within agreed budgets and timelines. Lead and deliver local engagement programmes during the construction phase, including school engagement, volunteering, and community outreach. Identify and implement legacy opportunities in line with the project's community benefit plan. Organise and host stakeholder and school visits, providing project updates and educational materials to support engagement. Support the development and execution of community engagement strategies in collaboration with the External Affairs and Community Benefits teams. Work closely with Community Liaison Officers across projects to ensure consistency of approach and shared best practice. Collaborate with main contractors to establish a coordinated approach to community benefit delivery, with clear responsibilities and reporting mechanisms. Produce case studies, success stories, and positive media content to promote community benefit outcomes. Monitor, record, and report on community benefit outputs, supported by data and evidence. Provide general administrative and coordination support to the project team as required. Skills, Experience, and Attributes Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with contractors, suppliers, and external partners. Proven ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including local communities, schools, and councils. Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Track record of developing networks and partnerships that support project delivery and community outcomes. Experience managing third-party suppliers, including oversight of progress, performance, contracts, and budgets. Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable approach with a passion for creating social value through infrastructure or construction projects Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose. YOUR ROLE As part of the huge growth in demand in our Energy Transition & Utilities practice, we are seeking an experienced senior leader to join our highly talented team, working on the pursuit and delivery of major advisory, consulting and transformation services across our sector. Our clients within Energy Transition & Utilities include those within the sub sectors of Energy Networks, Energy Retail, Energy Central Markets, Water and Nuclear. Driven by major investment in the sector and the unique position of our Capgemini Invent business, we are seeing a significant increase in demand for our services and teams. Our vast utilities experience, strong strategic and business transformation skillset, a deep understanding of digital, data and a highly collaborative approach has allowed us to build a successful track record of delivering leading edge consulting services and solutions for our clients. This role is designed to further expand and strengthen our position in this market. As a Director within Capgemini Invent's Energy Networks team, you'll help set the direction, drive forward the business, own senior client relationships, take a leading role in orchestration across our business, model our values and behaviours and coach and develop junior members of the team. You will combine deep energy networks sector expertise with strong consulting skills, leading client engagements and supporting the expansion of our client base across electricity and gas transmission and distribution networks. Specifically, you will deliver activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Project Delivery - Leading engagements with our clients and delivering them with quality, on time and on budget. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. YOUR PROFILE We'd love to meet someone with: Significant experience gained within Consulting within the Energy & Utilities sector, including with one or many of electricity and gas transmission and distribution network businesses. Exceptional consulting skills, meaning experience of working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry but with a Consulting background Experience of proposition building and delivery, with a track record of building and leading high performing teams Deep understanding of sector trends, regulatory environment, and the challenges facing UK energy networks. Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive, and able to work independently as well as in teams. Commitment to personal and team development, with a passion for coaching and mentoring others. Flexibility to travel and work at client sites as required. Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Experience of proposition building and delivery, with a track record of building and leading high performing teams The ability to collaboratively create winning solutions - taking a client issue, and working with the client, account team and across Capgemini to create a solution that the client can approve. Currently working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Experience of proposition building and delivery. Business development - utilising a combination of the organisation's broader pre existing relationships, company relationships and your own network, you'll be generating £2m of consulting revenues (Director) You will bring subject matter experience, expertise and intellectual capital across a broad range of advisory, consulting and transformation services in the energy networks sector, which may include all or some of: Corporate strategy, business planning and regulatory advisory services Business and IT operating model, restructuring and performance improvement Large scale business transformation and programme delivery, across areas including system operation, asset management, capital infrastructure, operations, customer and workforce Design and deployment of digital transformation and AI solutions and services Emerging business and digital trends in energy networks, such as intelligent system operations, IoT, advanced analytics, mobile applications, automation, energy management, digital twin and BIM WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE NEED TO KNOW At Capgemini we don't just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day to day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. CSR We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing. Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who: Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process. We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance. ABOUT CAPGEMINI Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55 year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end to end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Director for their Energy Networks team in Manchester. This role involves driving business development, managing client relationships, and leading project engagements. Candidates should have significant consulting experience in the Energy & Utilities sector, exceptional consulting skills, and a proven track record in business development. The role offers flexibility in work arrangements and a commitment to personal development and wellbeing.