Lead Technical Services Division: Service Delivery & Security Reports to: Director Infrastructure Services Direct Reports: 6 What you become a part of As Lead Technical Services, you will play a critical leadership role within BPT (our internal IT function), providing both disciplinary and technical direction for our global Technical Services landscape. You will oversee SAP platforms, database services, batch management, integration services, and vendor supported capabilities that underpin operational excellence across CCEP. You will collaborate closely with peers across BPT towers, operational teams, and global stakeholders to ensure that Technical Services remain stable, secure, and high performing. This role directly supports the reliability of our core enterprise systems and the seamless integration between SAP and connected applications ensuring continuity for CCEP's global operations. What you will do Service Leadership & Delivery Ensure stable, efficient and effective global service delivery operations across all BPT Technical Services, technologies, and platforms. Manage all activities required to achieve agreed service levels and operational outcomes. Oversee SAP Basis operations, ensuring high availability, reliable maintenance, proactive monitoring and continuous enhancement of SAP systems. Lead database services covering performance, stability, administration, and infrastructure alignment for SAP and related environments. Manage batch management services including monitoring, maintenance, job scheduling and execution. Lead integration services across multiple platforms (e.g., SAP PO, WebMethods, SAP CPI, SAP CI DS, SAP SLT, Azure Integration Services, MuleSoft), ensuring timely monitoring, alerting, maintenance, enhancements and issue resolution. Maintain continuous collaboration with other BPT teams and related stakeholders across CCEP globally. Ensure timely resolution and communication of operational disruptions related to SAP systems, databases, batch services, and integration platforms. Continuous Improvement & Governance Drive ongoing improvement across cost efficiency, service quality, stability, and delivery timelines. Work with governance boards (e.g., Change Advisory Board) to ensure controlled, compliant and risk aware service delivery. Define and implement procedures for monitoring, controlling and analysing service performance against SLAs and service requirements. Use relevant monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., AppDynamics) to maintain visibility of system health and performance. Develop, implement, and maintain resilient service continuity and information security procedures. Vendor & Budget Management Select and manage external service providers, working closely with Procurement and other IT towers. Implement operational vendor management procedures to ensure optimal delivery and commercially sound outcomes. Plan, manage and report on the functional budget, ensuring alignment with business priorities. People Leadership & Capability Development Lead the continuous professional and technical development of team members. Foster collaboration, regular knowledge exchange and the ongoing enhancement of skills and capabilities within the unit. Build and sustain a high performing team culture across geographically diverse locations. What we expect from you Qualifications Degree in business administration, information management or a comparable field. Advanced training in IT Service Management (e.g., ITIL), SAP or related areas is desirable. Strong economic and commercial literacy. Experience Minimum 8 years' experience in SAP Basis Administration or comparable roles. Experience leading and developing large scale, internationally distributed teams. Strong background in IT service operations with deep expertise in SAP Basis processes, SAP technologies, and integration solutions/architectures. Understanding and/or experience of integration technologies including Web Services, EDI, and APIs. Experience managing large scale projects in global environments. Knowledge of sourcing strategies, provider selection, and vendor management. Experience across key areas such as: IT Service Management Infrastructure Services ITIL processes (Incident, Request, Change, Configuration) DevOps management SAP R/3, SAP HANA, SAP BTP support Integration technologies and platforms Knowledge of bottling specific business processes and on site operations. Experience with budget planning (ABP) and delivery of programmes on time, in budget and to required quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively at all management levels. Demonstrated creativity in solution finding and implementation. Technical Skills Strong knowledge and experience of SAP Basis and CCEP SAP platforms (SAP R/3, SAP HANA, SAP DB2, Redwood). Deep understanding of CCEP's enterprise architecture, particularly SAP and Integration domains. We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) - a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world's most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day. From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognise we've got some way to go, but we'll get there with the support of our people. It's them who drive our future growth. To find out more about what it's like to work at and our culture we would welcome you to speak to one of our employees on our live chat platform, just click here to speak to an insider We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that's true for you - please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Lead Technical Services Division: Service Delivery & Security Reports to: Director Infrastructure Services Direct Reports: 6 What you become a part of As Lead Technical Services, you will play a critical leadership role within BPT (our internal IT function), providing both disciplinary and technical direction for our global Technical Services landscape. You will oversee SAP platforms, database services, batch management, integration services, and vendor supported capabilities that underpin operational excellence across CCEP. You will collaborate closely with peers across BPT towers, operational teams, and global stakeholders to ensure that Technical Services remain stable, secure, and high performing. This role directly supports the reliability of our core enterprise systems and the seamless integration between SAP and connected applications ensuring continuity for CCEP's global operations. What you will do Service Leadership & Delivery Ensure stable, efficient and effective global service delivery operations across all BPT Technical Services, technologies, and platforms. Manage all activities required to achieve agreed service levels and operational outcomes. Oversee SAP Basis operations, ensuring high availability, reliable maintenance, proactive monitoring and continuous enhancement of SAP systems. Lead database services covering performance, stability, administration, and infrastructure alignment for SAP and related environments. Manage batch management services including monitoring, maintenance, job scheduling and execution. Lead integration services across multiple platforms (e.g., SAP PO, WebMethods, SAP CPI, SAP CI DS, SAP SLT, Azure Integration Services, MuleSoft), ensuring timely monitoring, alerting, maintenance, enhancements and issue resolution. Maintain continuous collaboration with other BPT teams and related stakeholders across CCEP globally. Ensure timely resolution and communication of operational disruptions related to SAP systems, databases, batch services, and integration platforms. Continuous Improvement & Governance Drive ongoing improvement across cost efficiency, service quality, stability, and delivery timelines. Work with governance boards (e.g., Change Advisory Board) to ensure controlled, compliant and risk aware service delivery. Define and implement procedures for monitoring, controlling and analysing service performance against SLAs and service requirements. Use relevant monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., AppDynamics) to maintain visibility of system health and performance. Develop, implement, and maintain resilient service continuity and information security procedures. Vendor & Budget Management Select and manage external service providers, working closely with Procurement and other IT towers. Implement operational vendor management procedures to ensure optimal delivery and commercially sound outcomes. Plan, manage and report on the functional budget, ensuring alignment with business priorities. People Leadership & Capability Development Lead the continuous professional and technical development of team members. Foster collaboration, regular knowledge exchange and the ongoing enhancement of skills and capabilities within the unit. Build and sustain a high performing team culture across geographically diverse locations. What we expect from you Qualifications Degree in business administration, information management or a comparable field. Advanced training in IT Service Management (e.g., ITIL), SAP or related areas is desirable. Strong economic and commercial literacy. Experience Minimum 8 years' experience in SAP Basis Administration or comparable roles. Experience leading and developing large scale, internationally distributed teams. Strong background in IT service operations with deep expertise in SAP Basis processes, SAP technologies, and integration solutions/architectures. Understanding and/or experience of integration technologies including Web Services, EDI, and APIs. Experience managing large scale projects in global environments. Knowledge of sourcing strategies, provider selection, and vendor management. Experience across key areas such as: IT Service Management Infrastructure Services ITIL processes (Incident, Request, Change, Configuration) DevOps management SAP R/3, SAP HANA, SAP BTP support Integration technologies and platforms Knowledge of bottling specific business processes and on site operations. Experience with budget planning (ABP) and delivery of programmes on time, in budget and to required quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively at all management levels. Demonstrated creativity in solution finding and implementation. Technical Skills Strong knowledge and experience of SAP Basis and CCEP SAP platforms (SAP R/3, SAP HANA, SAP DB2, Redwood). Deep understanding of CCEP's enterprise architecture, particularly SAP and Integration domains. We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) - a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world's most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day. From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognise we've got some way to go, but we'll get there with the support of our people. It's them who drive our future growth. To find out more about what it's like to work at and our culture we would welcome you to speak to one of our employees on our live chat platform, just click here to speak to an insider We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that's true for you - please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Facilities Manager Warwick Based onsite Competitive salary and excellent benefits including overtime, bonus, free parking BUPA healthcare Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm (with a half hour lunch break) and Friday 8.30am - 1.30pm. Are you an experienced Facilities Manager who thrives on ownership, variety and delivering high standards? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will directly support the business and its people. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you ll take full responsibility for delivering a professional, proactive and comprehensive facilities management service across the business. You ll be trusted to manage budgets, suppliers, projects and people all within a friendly, collaborative and hardworking environment. The Role: As Facilities Manager, you will be the go-to expert for all things buildings, services and workplace operations. You will be responsible for two Facilities Assistants and your remit will be broad, hands-on and influential, including: Full responsibility for the day-to-day management, maintenance and development of the company s multiple premises in Warwick Acting as primary key holder, including out-of-hours attendance when required Managing facilities budgets, preparing detailed annual forecasts and providing regular updates to the Board Sourcing, negotiating and managing contractors, suppliers and service providers Overseeing facilities projects ranging from minor works to major refurbishments, ensuring minimal business disruption Ensuring compliance with health & safety, CDM regulations, risk assessments and method statements Proactive monitoring of building condition, maintenance schedules and asset tracking Managing service and maintenance contracts (HVAC, alarms, utilities, boilers, etc.) Line management and development of the Facilities Assistant Liaising closely with HR, IT, Health & Safety, workshop teams and external stakeholders Supporting office moves, layouts, inductions and ongoing workplace improvements This is a highly visible role offering genuine autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to make a tangible impact. About You: You ll be a confident, organised and commercially minded Facilities professional with a practical approach and strong attention to detail. You ll also bring: Proven experience in a Facilities Management role Previous experience of managing a small team Strong knowledge of building regulations, CDM and health & safety requirements Excellent budgeting, reporting and cost control skills The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with confidence Strong negotiation and supplier management experience High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) Clear, professional communication skills at all levels A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative Membership of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) and relevant professional qualifications are desirable. Why Apply? A rare opportunity to work directly with senior leadership Varied, hands-on role with real influence Supportive, informal yet professional culture Long-term career opportunity within a stable and successful organisation If you re a motivated Facilities Manager looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your contribution truly matters, we d love to hear from you. Apply now to take ownership of a role that keeps the business running at its best. Our recruitment process is always based on your relevant skills, potential and achievements for the job advertised. Your application will be carefully considered in line with the skills, experience and knowledge required for this role and other similar jobs that may be of interest. We will contact you within 48-hours of your job application if you are selected to progress. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe it means your application for this job has not been successful on this occasion. We cannot retain your details in line with GDPR so do please respond to future roles of interest. If you have previously registered with Plum Personnel for permanent or temporary recruitment and employment opportunities and are interested in this job role do please contact us directly ASAP
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Facilities Manager Warwick Based onsite Competitive salary and excellent benefits including overtime, bonus, free parking BUPA healthcare Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm (with a half hour lunch break) and Friday 8.30am - 1.30pm. Are you an experienced Facilities Manager who thrives on ownership, variety and delivering high standards? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will directly support the business and its people. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you ll take full responsibility for delivering a professional, proactive and comprehensive facilities management service across the business. You ll be trusted to manage budgets, suppliers, projects and people all within a friendly, collaborative and hardworking environment. The Role: As Facilities Manager, you will be the go-to expert for all things buildings, services and workplace operations. You will be responsible for two Facilities Assistants and your remit will be broad, hands-on and influential, including: Full responsibility for the day-to-day management, maintenance and development of the company s multiple premises in Warwick Acting as primary key holder, including out-of-hours attendance when required Managing facilities budgets, preparing detailed annual forecasts and providing regular updates to the Board Sourcing, negotiating and managing contractors, suppliers and service providers Overseeing facilities projects ranging from minor works to major refurbishments, ensuring minimal business disruption Ensuring compliance with health & safety, CDM regulations, risk assessments and method statements Proactive monitoring of building condition, maintenance schedules and asset tracking Managing service and maintenance contracts (HVAC, alarms, utilities, boilers, etc.) Line management and development of the Facilities Assistant Liaising closely with HR, IT, Health & Safety, workshop teams and external stakeholders Supporting office moves, layouts, inductions and ongoing workplace improvements This is a highly visible role offering genuine autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to make a tangible impact. About You: You ll be a confident, organised and commercially minded Facilities professional with a practical approach and strong attention to detail. You ll also bring: Proven experience in a Facilities Management role Previous experience of managing a small team Strong knowledge of building regulations, CDM and health & safety requirements Excellent budgeting, reporting and cost control skills The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with confidence Strong negotiation and supplier management experience High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) Clear, professional communication skills at all levels A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative Membership of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) and relevant professional qualifications are desirable. Why Apply? A rare opportunity to work directly with senior leadership Varied, hands-on role with real influence Supportive, informal yet professional culture Long-term career opportunity within a stable and successful organisation If you re a motivated Facilities Manager looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your contribution truly matters, we d love to hear from you. Apply now to take ownership of a role that keeps the business running at its best. Our recruitment process is always based on your relevant skills, potential and achievements for the job advertised. Your application will be carefully considered in line with the skills, experience and knowledge required for this role and other similar jobs that may be of interest. We will contact you within 48-hours of your job application if you are selected to progress. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe it means your application for this job has not been successful on this occasion. We cannot retain your details in line with GDPR so do please respond to future roles of interest. If you have previously registered with Plum Personnel for permanent or temporary recruitment and employment opportunities and are interested in this job role do please contact us directly ASAP
About Legends Global Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. About the Role The Workforce Planning Director r will build and lead a scalable, compliant and high performance People Operations function for a live events environment. This role ensures the organisation can safely and efficiently deploy large, diverse workforces - often across multiple venues - while delivering a best in class employee and event day experience. You will own the entire People Operations engine, including workforce scheduling, event day staffing operations, and compliance. What we can offer Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too- enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at Legends Global , but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you're contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield ; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children. We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace. We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require. Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute-join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team Key Responsibilities: Oversee end to end event resourcing strategy, ensuring the right people, with the right skills, are staffed for each event, across FOH, BOH, F&B, hospitality, security, production, and technical roles. You will be responsible for ensuring The F&B Academy is clearly owned, well governed, and experienced across our venues Lead surge staffing models for high volume event days. Drive the master staffing plan aligned with event calendars, site needs, and commercial forecasts. Oversee rota/scheduling systems to ensure Working Time compliance and capacity planning. Own the accreditation process - badges, passes, compliance documentation, background checks, eligibility to work. Ensure all staff (permanent, seasonal, agency) meet compliance standards before entering site. Partner with H&S, Security, and Venue Ops to uphold safety, safeguarding, and regulatory standards. Deliver and maintain event day People Ops protocols, including check in/check out structures, incident management, and welfare. Oversee mass onboarding cycles for seasonal and temporary talent pools . Lead benefits strategy for a blended workforce - permanent, casual, and event day. Build and lead a high performing People Ops team capable of scaling up during peak periods. Partner with Operations, Production, Commercial, Hospitality, Security, and F&B leads. Provide visible leadership on large events - "on the ground" support, troubleshooting, and people flow management. Automate workflows to reduce manual event day admin. Oversee workforce management tech (HRIS, T&A, scheduling, accreditation). Introduce strong operational governance: SOPs, audits, risk logs, compliance dashboards. Implement VOC (Voice of Colleague) and post event debrief loops to drive continual improvement. We are looking for someone with: Senior People Operations leadership experience in live events, stadiums, festivals, venues, entertainment, hospitality, or large-scale operations. Proven ability to resource, schedule, and run event day or shift based operations. Experience with HRIS and workforce management systems (RotaCloud, Deputy, Harri, Workforce, Workday, SAP, etc.). Strong understanding of UK Working Time Regulations, safety standards, and event day compliance requirements. Expertise managing large volumes of casual, seasonal, contractor, and agency workers. Experience in sports, touring, stadium catering, or festival operations. Multi site workforce management experience. Event vendor onboarding. Expert stakeholder manager - able to work with Ops, Commercial, F&B, Safety. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and-where relevant to the role-a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role. Inclusive Workplace At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date. GENERAL INFORMATION The requirements of the business are such that it is necessary to have a flexible approach and therefore some business-related travel to be able to work at our venues and operational sites will be required.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
About Legends Global Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. About the Role The Workforce Planning Director r will build and lead a scalable, compliant and high performance People Operations function for a live events environment. This role ensures the organisation can safely and efficiently deploy large, diverse workforces - often across multiple venues - while delivering a best in class employee and event day experience. You will own the entire People Operations engine, including workforce scheduling, event day staffing operations, and compliance. What we can offer Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too- enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at Legends Global , but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you're contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield ; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children. We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace. We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require. Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute-join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team Key Responsibilities: Oversee end to end event resourcing strategy, ensuring the right people, with the right skills, are staffed for each event, across FOH, BOH, F&B, hospitality, security, production, and technical roles. You will be responsible for ensuring The F&B Academy is clearly owned, well governed, and experienced across our venues Lead surge staffing models for high volume event days. Drive the master staffing plan aligned with event calendars, site needs, and commercial forecasts. Oversee rota/scheduling systems to ensure Working Time compliance and capacity planning. Own the accreditation process - badges, passes, compliance documentation, background checks, eligibility to work. Ensure all staff (permanent, seasonal, agency) meet compliance standards before entering site. Partner with H&S, Security, and Venue Ops to uphold safety, safeguarding, and regulatory standards. Deliver and maintain event day People Ops protocols, including check in/check out structures, incident management, and welfare. Oversee mass onboarding cycles for seasonal and temporary talent pools . Lead benefits strategy for a blended workforce - permanent, casual, and event day. Build and lead a high performing People Ops team capable of scaling up during peak periods. Partner with Operations, Production, Commercial, Hospitality, Security, and F&B leads. Provide visible leadership on large events - "on the ground" support, troubleshooting, and people flow management. Automate workflows to reduce manual event day admin. Oversee workforce management tech (HRIS, T&A, scheduling, accreditation). Introduce strong operational governance: SOPs, audits, risk logs, compliance dashboards. Implement VOC (Voice of Colleague) and post event debrief loops to drive continual improvement. We are looking for someone with: Senior People Operations leadership experience in live events, stadiums, festivals, venues, entertainment, hospitality, or large-scale operations. Proven ability to resource, schedule, and run event day or shift based operations. Experience with HRIS and workforce management systems (RotaCloud, Deputy, Harri, Workforce, Workday, SAP, etc.). Strong understanding of UK Working Time Regulations, safety standards, and event day compliance requirements. Expertise managing large volumes of casual, seasonal, contractor, and agency workers. Experience in sports, touring, stadium catering, or festival operations. Multi site workforce management experience. Event vendor onboarding. Expert stakeholder manager - able to work with Ops, Commercial, F&B, Safety. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and-where relevant to the role-a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role. Inclusive Workplace At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date. GENERAL INFORMATION The requirements of the business are such that it is necessary to have a flexible approach and therefore some business-related travel to be able to work at our venues and operational sites will be required.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Dance City (Dance North Ltd.)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
The Chief Executive & Creative Director holds the most senior post at Dance City, unites the creative and strategic functions of the organisation, and is accountable to the board of trustees for the good management and impact of the charity. The Chief Executive & Creative Director leads and works collaboratively with the board, senior management team (SMT) and stakeholders and partners to ensure that Dance City creates opportunities for people to create, produce and experience dance at its very best. The Chief Executive & Creative Director drives the business, identifying commercial opportunities, securing financial resilience, and ensuring that Dance City s programme is at the vanguard of sustainable dance development in the region. The Chief Executive & Creative Director is based in the northeast and plays an active role in the social life and cultural communities of the region. Role Profile and Person Specification Key deliverables Lead on Dance City s vision, values and organisational objectives and ensure the relevance and sustainability of its creative programme. Ensure there is alignment between Dance City s creative ambitions and its business needs and that all activity is delivered to the highest possible standards to plan and within budget. Grow the organisation s earned income and shape and set targets for initiatives embracing commercial ventures, corporate partnerships, public funding, trusts and foundations and individual philanthropy. Be accountable to the board and to funding bodies, and for the responsible stewardship of Dance City. Ensure a strong profile and reputation for the organisation and for dance practice locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Initiate, develop and sustain partnerships with existing and potential funders and key stakeholders. Lead and enable the senior team; motivate, inspire, and support the development of the wider staff team. Role profile Leadership and governance Develop and monitor the strategic plan with the SMT and Board. Work closely with the Chair and Trustees to ensure the good governance of the charity and that organisational performance is structured and monitored using well articulated, achievable KPIs. Support Trustees in being an effective Board, ensuring it comprises the appropriate range of skills and has access to training and development opportunities. Deploy Trustees skills and networks to identify and activate opportunities for commercial development and business growth. Be an inclusive leader, collaborate with and empower the SMT, and motivate, support and develop the wider staff team. Advocacy, profile and civic engagement Promote the profile and reputation of Dance City locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Initiate and enable constructive debate about dance and its development by artists, policy-makers and the public, and to promote Dance City s role in dance leadership. Articulate the transformative potential of dance in enabling social cohesion, the centrality of its place in the wider creative industries sector, and its potential, through civic partnerships and collaboration, to make a major contribution to the economy and well being of the city and region. Ensure Dance City is part of local, regional, national and international arts discussions and networks, is represented at key events and viewed as crucial to decision-making processes in the dance and wider cultural and social sectors. Be the face of Dance City in professional and community networks and at events in the northeast; communicate and advocate for its plans and ambitions to the widest range of people including politicians, the media, funders, artists, audiences and the public. Creative Shape, co-create and communicate the creative vision for Dance City. Oversee the development and delivery of a creative programme which appeals to a wide range of audiences, demonstrates excellence, and sets out to grow appetite and demand for diverse dance experiences. Build and manage sustainable commercial and funding partnerships which will enhance the profile of the programme and enable the commissioning, programming and presentation of dance within and beyond Dance City. Oversee the evaluation of the programme, to ensure quality, to engage in reflection and implement learning with colleagues. Maintain an overview of the local and national dance ecology in order to inform advocacy and planning. Brand, commercial performance and income Oversee the design and delivery of effective marketing and communications strategies that are developed and effectively delivered, to retain existing and grow new audiences for dance in the northeast and to promote the Dance City brand. Be proactive in the development and delivery of effective fundraising and income generation strategies for Dance City, to ensure that contributed income grows and is diversified, and to develop commercial opportunities enabled by the building and programme. Play an active role in identifying and approaching prospective donors, sponsors and funding partners. Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing and potential supporters and to lead on key public funding and donor relationships. Finance and operations Be accountable for the financial operation of the organisation, ensuring budgets are set and monitored, appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place, compliance with appropriate legal and fiscal frameworks is followed, and that there is timely reporting to the relevant funders and authorities. Oversee and ensure the smooth and efficient management of Dance City s facilities and infrastructure. Ensure Dance City remains a visible champion of environmental responsibility. Ensure the organisation is fully compliant with all legal requirements, including health and safety, and that all staff are trained appropriately. People and culture Set the tone for and model the organisational culture, be an inclusive and consultative leader, championing employee wellbeing and engagement. Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place for recruitment, induction, appraisals and the professional development of staff. Ensure the organisation upholds its principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, valuing the wellbeing of all colleagues. Person specification Essential Has held a senior role in a cultural venue or within an organisation with a substantial arts programme or partnerships; is well networked in and beyond the cultural and creative industries. Understanding of the current landscape and eco-system in the cultural sector and awareness of local/national political initiatives that will impact on - and create opportunities for - Dance City and its partner organisations. Understanding of the legal, fiscal, social and political context within which the arts operate, and the contribution they make to health, education, social cohesion and civic pride. Understanding of the needs of dance as an art form and a commitment to best practice and to promoting inclusion and equality of opportunity. An inclusive leader with experience of overseeing organisational transformation and managing change. A track record in relationship building, working in partnership with a range of funders, agencies and organisations, and of successful fundraising and income generation from a range of sources. A strong advocate and compelling storyteller, able to network, represent the organisation, communicate its vision and inspire confidence among existing and potential peers and stakeholders. Strong financial literacy and skills, knowledge of charity governance and relevant financial policies and procedures; experience of senior financial accountability. Experience of working effectively with a Board of Directors, understanding of best practice in governance and organisational development. A commitment to living in the region, able to travel nationally and internationally, and to work some evenings and weekends where there is reasonable expectation to attend events. Desirable Experience of running a building with a diverse and impactful arts programme. An extensive network in the cultural sector. Experience of significant national/international cultural partnership projects. Experience of managing significant public investment programmes such as ACE NPO, Creative Scotland RFO or equivalent. Equity, diversity and inclusion At Dance City we believe that voices and perspectives from a range of backgrounds and lived experiences make our understanding of the world and the arts more relevant. We believe that difference is our strength. Therefore we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and those that are under-represented in our city and region and in dance leadership.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
The Chief Executive & Creative Director holds the most senior post at Dance City, unites the creative and strategic functions of the organisation, and is accountable to the board of trustees for the good management and impact of the charity. The Chief Executive & Creative Director leads and works collaboratively with the board, senior management team (SMT) and stakeholders and partners to ensure that Dance City creates opportunities for people to create, produce and experience dance at its very best. The Chief Executive & Creative Director drives the business, identifying commercial opportunities, securing financial resilience, and ensuring that Dance City s programme is at the vanguard of sustainable dance development in the region. The Chief Executive & Creative Director is based in the northeast and plays an active role in the social life and cultural communities of the region. Role Profile and Person Specification Key deliverables Lead on Dance City s vision, values and organisational objectives and ensure the relevance and sustainability of its creative programme. Ensure there is alignment between Dance City s creative ambitions and its business needs and that all activity is delivered to the highest possible standards to plan and within budget. Grow the organisation s earned income and shape and set targets for initiatives embracing commercial ventures, corporate partnerships, public funding, trusts and foundations and individual philanthropy. Be accountable to the board and to funding bodies, and for the responsible stewardship of Dance City. Ensure a strong profile and reputation for the organisation and for dance practice locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Initiate, develop and sustain partnerships with existing and potential funders and key stakeholders. Lead and enable the senior team; motivate, inspire, and support the development of the wider staff team. Role profile Leadership and governance Develop and monitor the strategic plan with the SMT and Board. Work closely with the Chair and Trustees to ensure the good governance of the charity and that organisational performance is structured and monitored using well articulated, achievable KPIs. Support Trustees in being an effective Board, ensuring it comprises the appropriate range of skills and has access to training and development opportunities. Deploy Trustees skills and networks to identify and activate opportunities for commercial development and business growth. Be an inclusive leader, collaborate with and empower the SMT, and motivate, support and develop the wider staff team. Advocacy, profile and civic engagement Promote the profile and reputation of Dance City locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Initiate and enable constructive debate about dance and its development by artists, policy-makers and the public, and to promote Dance City s role in dance leadership. Articulate the transformative potential of dance in enabling social cohesion, the centrality of its place in the wider creative industries sector, and its potential, through civic partnerships and collaboration, to make a major contribution to the economy and well being of the city and region. Ensure Dance City is part of local, regional, national and international arts discussions and networks, is represented at key events and viewed as crucial to decision-making processes in the dance and wider cultural and social sectors. Be the face of Dance City in professional and community networks and at events in the northeast; communicate and advocate for its plans and ambitions to the widest range of people including politicians, the media, funders, artists, audiences and the public. Creative Shape, co-create and communicate the creative vision for Dance City. Oversee the development and delivery of a creative programme which appeals to a wide range of audiences, demonstrates excellence, and sets out to grow appetite and demand for diverse dance experiences. Build and manage sustainable commercial and funding partnerships which will enhance the profile of the programme and enable the commissioning, programming and presentation of dance within and beyond Dance City. Oversee the evaluation of the programme, to ensure quality, to engage in reflection and implement learning with colleagues. Maintain an overview of the local and national dance ecology in order to inform advocacy and planning. Brand, commercial performance and income Oversee the design and delivery of effective marketing and communications strategies that are developed and effectively delivered, to retain existing and grow new audiences for dance in the northeast and to promote the Dance City brand. Be proactive in the development and delivery of effective fundraising and income generation strategies for Dance City, to ensure that contributed income grows and is diversified, and to develop commercial opportunities enabled by the building and programme. Play an active role in identifying and approaching prospective donors, sponsors and funding partners. Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing and potential supporters and to lead on key public funding and donor relationships. Finance and operations Be accountable for the financial operation of the organisation, ensuring budgets are set and monitored, appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place, compliance with appropriate legal and fiscal frameworks is followed, and that there is timely reporting to the relevant funders and authorities. Oversee and ensure the smooth and efficient management of Dance City s facilities and infrastructure. Ensure Dance City remains a visible champion of environmental responsibility. Ensure the organisation is fully compliant with all legal requirements, including health and safety, and that all staff are trained appropriately. People and culture Set the tone for and model the organisational culture, be an inclusive and consultative leader, championing employee wellbeing and engagement. Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place for recruitment, induction, appraisals and the professional development of staff. Ensure the organisation upholds its principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, valuing the wellbeing of all colleagues. Person specification Essential Has held a senior role in a cultural venue or within an organisation with a substantial arts programme or partnerships; is well networked in and beyond the cultural and creative industries. Understanding of the current landscape and eco-system in the cultural sector and awareness of local/national political initiatives that will impact on - and create opportunities for - Dance City and its partner organisations. Understanding of the legal, fiscal, social and political context within which the arts operate, and the contribution they make to health, education, social cohesion and civic pride. Understanding of the needs of dance as an art form and a commitment to best practice and to promoting inclusion and equality of opportunity. An inclusive leader with experience of overseeing organisational transformation and managing change. A track record in relationship building, working in partnership with a range of funders, agencies and organisations, and of successful fundraising and income generation from a range of sources. A strong advocate and compelling storyteller, able to network, represent the organisation, communicate its vision and inspire confidence among existing and potential peers and stakeholders. Strong financial literacy and skills, knowledge of charity governance and relevant financial policies and procedures; experience of senior financial accountability. Experience of working effectively with a Board of Directors, understanding of best practice in governance and organisational development. A commitment to living in the region, able to travel nationally and internationally, and to work some evenings and weekends where there is reasonable expectation to attend events. Desirable Experience of running a building with a diverse and impactful arts programme. An extensive network in the cultural sector. Experience of significant national/international cultural partnership projects. Experience of managing significant public investment programmes such as ACE NPO, Creative Scotland RFO or equivalent. Equity, diversity and inclusion At Dance City we believe that voices and perspectives from a range of backgrounds and lived experiences make our understanding of the world and the arts more relevant. We believe that difference is our strength. Therefore we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and those that are under-represented in our city and region and in dance leadership.
At Simplyhealth, we're more than just a company; we're a certified B Corp with a 150-year heritage of improving access to healthcare across the UK. Today, we support around 2.5 million members through affordable health and dental plans, helping people access the care they need when they need it most. We're looking for a Head of Sales (Growth & Retention) to take on one of the most commercially significant roles in our Health Plan business. This is a senior, high impact role, accountable for protecting and growing a £126m book of business, strengthening retention, and unlocking meaningful expansion across our largest and most complex B2B clients. Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director, you will lead the growth and retention strategy for Simplyhealth's Health Plan line of business, with full accountability for commercial performance across direct, broker and digital channels. This role sits at the heart of the business and carries executive ownership of several marquee employer clients, including some of the UK's best known brands. You will be responsible for retaining and growing relationships of real scale, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and delivering value in the face of ongoing economic and market headwinds. You'll lead a team of around eight experienced sales and account management professionals, setting clear direction, building strong commercial discipline and ensuring a relentless focus on customer value, retention and sustainable growth. Success in this role comes from deep client understanding, confident senior level engagement, and the ability to convert insight into action. Working within a product led, matrix organisation, you'll collaborate closely with Product, Tech, Marketing, Pricing, Operations and Sales & Marketing Operations to ensure commercial strategies are aligned with product evolution, digital experience and long term customer outcomes. This is a role for a commercially astute leader who enjoys ownership, complexity and accountability - and who wants to make a genuine impact on access to healthcare in the UK.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
At Simplyhealth, we're more than just a company; we're a certified B Corp with a 150-year heritage of improving access to healthcare across the UK. Today, we support around 2.5 million members through affordable health and dental plans, helping people access the care they need when they need it most. We're looking for a Head of Sales (Growth & Retention) to take on one of the most commercially significant roles in our Health Plan business. This is a senior, high impact role, accountable for protecting and growing a £126m book of business, strengthening retention, and unlocking meaningful expansion across our largest and most complex B2B clients. Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director, you will lead the growth and retention strategy for Simplyhealth's Health Plan line of business, with full accountability for commercial performance across direct, broker and digital channels. This role sits at the heart of the business and carries executive ownership of several marquee employer clients, including some of the UK's best known brands. You will be responsible for retaining and growing relationships of real scale, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and delivering value in the face of ongoing economic and market headwinds. You'll lead a team of around eight experienced sales and account management professionals, setting clear direction, building strong commercial discipline and ensuring a relentless focus on customer value, retention and sustainable growth. Success in this role comes from deep client understanding, confident senior level engagement, and the ability to convert insight into action. Working within a product led, matrix organisation, you'll collaborate closely with Product, Tech, Marketing, Pricing, Operations and Sales & Marketing Operations to ensure commercial strategies are aligned with product evolution, digital experience and long term customer outcomes. This is a role for a commercially astute leader who enjoys ownership, complexity and accountability - and who wants to make a genuine impact on access to healthcare in the UK.
Your new company Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society presents a compelling opportunity if you are looking for a broad CFO role with the chance to make a true impact. The CEO, Sally Tidy believes "This is a very broad role and is perfect for someone who wants to be involved in more than just producing the Budgets & monthly Management Accounts. There's a fair amount happening in the next five years, from a £5m extension to one of our homes, to expanding our offering to new areas and potentially building a new c £10m care home, as well as helping to formulate both strategy and tactics with the leadership team and I. Your colleagues are a great bunch of people and you will love working with them! It really helps if you have a strong sense of humour, are outgoing and don't take yourself too seriously!" Your new role As Chief Financial Officer, you will work closely with the CEO, COO and Board, providing strategic financial leadership while ensuring robust operational management across finance, HR, legal matters and systems. This is a hands-on, fully office-based position, suited to someone who enjoys combining strategic oversight with day-to-day involvement and who thrives within a positive, fun and collaborative team culture.This is a broad and influential role with real scope to shape the Society's long-term direction and future success. Key responsibilities Strategy & Planning Support the development of organisational strategy and business planning. Provide commercial insight and advice to the CEO. Identify funding opportunities and support budget development for new initiatives. Lead forward-looking financial strategies with a focus on risk, sustainability and growth. Oversee budgeting, capital planning and KPI frameworks. Operations Play an integral role in executive-level decision-making. Build strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation and support non-finance colleagues. Develop and enhance financial systems and processes. Manage investment relationships to maximise returns. Lead the finance function and oversee payroll, purchasing and transactional processes. Oversee due diligence, acquisitions and potential divestments. Lead the development and maintenance of the Society's IT systems. Financial Reporting Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the Charity Commission, Companies House, Homes England, the Regulator of Social Housing and the ONS. Present financial results and insights to the Board, Finance Committee and CEO. Financial Risk Management Identify key financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies. Oversee legal matters related to the Society's financial assets. Maintain robust internal controls and ensure full regulatory compliance. Review insurance cover and ensure audit readiness. Lead the relationship with external auditors and follow up on recommendations. Funding & Cash Management Lead cash flow management and financial forecasting. Arrange financing and third-party funding as required. Oversee investment portfolios and protect the Society's funds. Stakeholder & Third-Party Management Build strong relationships with banks, investment advisers and insurers. Represent the Society in financial and legal matters. Monitor and report third-party performance to the Board. What you'll need to succeed Qualifications & Experience ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) qualification. Minimum seven years' progressive experience, ideally within a not-for-profit environment or SME. At least three years at CFO or Finance Director level (exceptional Financial Controllers will be considered). Proven experience working with Boards and executive leadership. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A collaborative approach with the ability to support and influence non-finance colleagues. A broad understanding of organisational performance beyond finance. Key Skills Strategic planning and organisational vision. Financial strategy, modelling and planning. Strong budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills. Experience improving systems and processes. Commercial acumen and sound financial judgement. Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Ability to review and interpret legal documentation. Acts as a trusted partner and sounding board to the CEO. Soft Skills Approachable, personable and easy-going style. A sense of humour and ability to build rapport. Intelligent, confident and clear-thinking. What you'll get in return This is a wide-ranging and high-impact role that offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference within an established and values-led organisation. For an ambitious, proactive finance leader who enjoys a varied remit and strategic influence, this is an exceptional career opportunity.If you're looking for a meaningful leadership position within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, we would welcome a conversation. This role offers an attractive salary, private healthcare, an attractive pension scheme and working with a fantastic bunch of people who truly love what they do! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now for an informal and completely private and confidential conversation.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Your new company Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society presents a compelling opportunity if you are looking for a broad CFO role with the chance to make a true impact. The CEO, Sally Tidy believes "This is a very broad role and is perfect for someone who wants to be involved in more than just producing the Budgets & monthly Management Accounts. There's a fair amount happening in the next five years, from a £5m extension to one of our homes, to expanding our offering to new areas and potentially building a new c £10m care home, as well as helping to formulate both strategy and tactics with the leadership team and I. Your colleagues are a great bunch of people and you will love working with them! It really helps if you have a strong sense of humour, are outgoing and don't take yourself too seriously!" Your new role As Chief Financial Officer, you will work closely with the CEO, COO and Board, providing strategic financial leadership while ensuring robust operational management across finance, HR, legal matters and systems. This is a hands-on, fully office-based position, suited to someone who enjoys combining strategic oversight with day-to-day involvement and who thrives within a positive, fun and collaborative team culture.This is a broad and influential role with real scope to shape the Society's long-term direction and future success. Key responsibilities Strategy & Planning Support the development of organisational strategy and business planning. Provide commercial insight and advice to the CEO. Identify funding opportunities and support budget development for new initiatives. Lead forward-looking financial strategies with a focus on risk, sustainability and growth. Oversee budgeting, capital planning and KPI frameworks. Operations Play an integral role in executive-level decision-making. Build strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation and support non-finance colleagues. Develop and enhance financial systems and processes. Manage investment relationships to maximise returns. Lead the finance function and oversee payroll, purchasing and transactional processes. Oversee due diligence, acquisitions and potential divestments. Lead the development and maintenance of the Society's IT systems. Financial Reporting Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the Charity Commission, Companies House, Homes England, the Regulator of Social Housing and the ONS. Present financial results and insights to the Board, Finance Committee and CEO. Financial Risk Management Identify key financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies. Oversee legal matters related to the Society's financial assets. Maintain robust internal controls and ensure full regulatory compliance. Review insurance cover and ensure audit readiness. Lead the relationship with external auditors and follow up on recommendations. Funding & Cash Management Lead cash flow management and financial forecasting. Arrange financing and third-party funding as required. Oversee investment portfolios and protect the Society's funds. Stakeholder & Third-Party Management Build strong relationships with banks, investment advisers and insurers. Represent the Society in financial and legal matters. Monitor and report third-party performance to the Board. What you'll need to succeed Qualifications & Experience ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) qualification. Minimum seven years' progressive experience, ideally within a not-for-profit environment or SME. At least three years at CFO or Finance Director level (exceptional Financial Controllers will be considered). Proven experience working with Boards and executive leadership. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A collaborative approach with the ability to support and influence non-finance colleagues. A broad understanding of organisational performance beyond finance. Key Skills Strategic planning and organisational vision. Financial strategy, modelling and planning. Strong budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills. Experience improving systems and processes. Commercial acumen and sound financial judgement. Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Ability to review and interpret legal documentation. Acts as a trusted partner and sounding board to the CEO. Soft Skills Approachable, personable and easy-going style. A sense of humour and ability to build rapport. Intelligent, confident and clear-thinking. What you'll get in return This is a wide-ranging and high-impact role that offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference within an established and values-led organisation. For an ambitious, proactive finance leader who enjoys a varied remit and strategic influence, this is an exceptional career opportunity.If you're looking for a meaningful leadership position within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, we would welcome a conversation. This role offers an attractive salary, private healthcare, an attractive pension scheme and working with a fantastic bunch of people who truly love what they do! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now for an informal and completely private and confidential conversation.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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The Director of Finance & Planning is a member of the senior management team and key Board liaison, responsible for supporting the organisation to deliver a sustainable financial and operating model. A member of the senior management team and key liaison with Trustees, the role needs to work at both at strategic and operational level across areas of responsibility including finance & planning, operations, HR and IT. Main responsibilities Board representation and liaison Act as the key focal point for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, including liaison with the Treasurer on agendas, producing relevant papers and tracking/implementing agreed action points Attend People and other Committee meetings as required Attend board meetings and produce board papers where required Ensure company secretarial requirements are met for Bond, including Companies House and Charity Commission filings. Ensure appropriate financial governance framework is in place Ensure that appropriate financial controls, systems and resourcing are in place that meet the needs of the organisation, adapting as these evolve over time Oversee regular review of finance/HR/operations policies and related staff hand-books, ensuring appropriate updates are made as needed and communicated to stakeholders as necessary Ensure timely, accurate and insightful monthly management reporting is produced for the organisation Provide updates on Bond s finances to SMT and staff as required, at least quarterly Enable accurate and timely financial reporting to funders in line with funding agreements. Maintain oversight of basis for allocation of costs and staff time to restricted grants Take ownership of the year end external audit, leading the audit relationship and overseeing accounts production and sign off Maintain Bond s reserve policy, tracking financial position against agreed target and ensuring annual review of policy and target level with Trustees Provide organisational leadership on Finance, Operations and HR Provide leadership and line management to the Finance, Operations & Effectiveness team. Provide support and oversight on day-to-day activities of the team as needed. Represent functional areas within the Senior Management Team Actively engage with staff reps and wider staff team to build organisational understanding of Bond s finances and HR policies Support development of funding proposals, ensuring realistic and accurate budgeting and seeking to maximise organisational cost recovery Provide support to teams across Bond, and the finance manager, in grant management and reporting Provide authorisation for payments as appropriate to the scheme of delegation Demonstrate a commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion Lead Bond s planning and budgeting process Own Bond s medium term financial plan, regularly updating the financial outlook across both restricted and unrestricted funds and supporting SMT discussions to ensure long term financial sustainability of Bond Lead on the annual planning and budgeting process, ensuring that team plans and budgets align and support delivery of the organisational strategy Work with SMT to ensure that teams are able to demonstrate and quantify their impact Provide support to project managers in developing and managing budgets Meet regularly with budget holders to review management accounts for their areas of responsibility Reforecast income and expenditure, and review progress against team plans, at least quarterly to ensure visibility of performance and allow in-year correction where needed Legal and risk management Maintain the organisational risk register, updating with SMT regularly and reporting onwards to the Board Monitor risks owned by Director of Finance & Planning, ensure that required actions are being taken and report any change in risk profile to the CEO, SMT and the Board Organisational lead on data protection Review material contracts before signature, to assess financial and operational risks, and seeking external legal counsel where needed Day-to- day finance tasks Due to size of Bond and the small finance team, Director of Finance & Planning is required to undertake day to day finance tasks as needed, such as: Oversee, review and sign off on payroll, pension and taxes including monthly payroll journal to allocate costs to grants Review and sign off bank reconciliations and journals raised by the Finance Manager Overhead allocations to grants Donor financial reporting production and review Person Specification Required Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) Senior management experience, including leadership of multi-function teams and liaison with Trustees Strong understanding of charity accounting, including restricted grant management Experience of managing HR professionals or experience of a wide range of HR matters Demonstrable commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion Enjoy holding both strategic view and hands-on operational tasks Desirable Experience of setting measures to track impact as well as broader organisational KPIs Salesforce experience (Certinia finance a bonus) Benefits Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including: 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with additional staff privilege days, normally between Christmas and New Year 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%) Flexible working hours (Hybrid working 1 day, minimum in the office per month) Staff Development days Perk Box access Employee Assistance Programme WeCare (Health and wellbeing services, including access to 24/7 online GP services, second medical opinion, mental health support such as counselling, guidance from health professionals, burnout prevention, life event counselling, get fit programmes, nutritionist advice, etc. for staff and immediate family) Interest free season ticket loan How to Apply To apply submit your CV and cover letter by 18th May 2026 In the cover letter we expect you to set out: Why you are interested in this role How you meet the role requirements Your understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion and why it matters in this role
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
The Director of Finance & Planning is a member of the senior management team and key Board liaison, responsible for supporting the organisation to deliver a sustainable financial and operating model. A member of the senior management team and key liaison with Trustees, the role needs to work at both at strategic and operational level across areas of responsibility including finance & planning, operations, HR and IT. Main responsibilities Board representation and liaison Act as the key focal point for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, including liaison with the Treasurer on agendas, producing relevant papers and tracking/implementing agreed action points Attend People and other Committee meetings as required Attend board meetings and produce board papers where required Ensure company secretarial requirements are met for Bond, including Companies House and Charity Commission filings. Ensure appropriate financial governance framework is in place Ensure that appropriate financial controls, systems and resourcing are in place that meet the needs of the organisation, adapting as these evolve over time Oversee regular review of finance/HR/operations policies and related staff hand-books, ensuring appropriate updates are made as needed and communicated to stakeholders as necessary Ensure timely, accurate and insightful monthly management reporting is produced for the organisation Provide updates on Bond s finances to SMT and staff as required, at least quarterly Enable accurate and timely financial reporting to funders in line with funding agreements. Maintain oversight of basis for allocation of costs and staff time to restricted grants Take ownership of the year end external audit, leading the audit relationship and overseeing accounts production and sign off Maintain Bond s reserve policy, tracking financial position against agreed target and ensuring annual review of policy and target level with Trustees Provide organisational leadership on Finance, Operations and HR Provide leadership and line management to the Finance, Operations & Effectiveness team. Provide support and oversight on day-to-day activities of the team as needed. Represent functional areas within the Senior Management Team Actively engage with staff reps and wider staff team to build organisational understanding of Bond s finances and HR policies Support development of funding proposals, ensuring realistic and accurate budgeting and seeking to maximise organisational cost recovery Provide support to teams across Bond, and the finance manager, in grant management and reporting Provide authorisation for payments as appropriate to the scheme of delegation Demonstrate a commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion Lead Bond s planning and budgeting process Own Bond s medium term financial plan, regularly updating the financial outlook across both restricted and unrestricted funds and supporting SMT discussions to ensure long term financial sustainability of Bond Lead on the annual planning and budgeting process, ensuring that team plans and budgets align and support delivery of the organisational strategy Work with SMT to ensure that teams are able to demonstrate and quantify their impact Provide support to project managers in developing and managing budgets Meet regularly with budget holders to review management accounts for their areas of responsibility Reforecast income and expenditure, and review progress against team plans, at least quarterly to ensure visibility of performance and allow in-year correction where needed Legal and risk management Maintain the organisational risk register, updating with SMT regularly and reporting onwards to the Board Monitor risks owned by Director of Finance & Planning, ensure that required actions are being taken and report any change in risk profile to the CEO, SMT and the Board Organisational lead on data protection Review material contracts before signature, to assess financial and operational risks, and seeking external legal counsel where needed Day-to- day finance tasks Due to size of Bond and the small finance team, Director of Finance & Planning is required to undertake day to day finance tasks as needed, such as: Oversee, review and sign off on payroll, pension and taxes including monthly payroll journal to allocate costs to grants Review and sign off bank reconciliations and journals raised by the Finance Manager Overhead allocations to grants Donor financial reporting production and review Person Specification Required Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) Senior management experience, including leadership of multi-function teams and liaison with Trustees Strong understanding of charity accounting, including restricted grant management Experience of managing HR professionals or experience of a wide range of HR matters Demonstrable commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion Enjoy holding both strategic view and hands-on operational tasks Desirable Experience of setting measures to track impact as well as broader organisational KPIs Salesforce experience (Certinia finance a bonus) Benefits Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including: 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with additional staff privilege days, normally between Christmas and New Year 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%) Flexible working hours (Hybrid working 1 day, minimum in the office per month) Staff Development days Perk Box access Employee Assistance Programme WeCare (Health and wellbeing services, including access to 24/7 online GP services, second medical opinion, mental health support such as counselling, guidance from health professionals, burnout prevention, life event counselling, get fit programmes, nutritionist advice, etc. for staff and immediate family) Interest free season ticket loan How to Apply To apply submit your CV and cover letter by 18th May 2026 In the cover letter we expect you to set out: Why you are interested in this role How you meet the role requirements Your understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion and why it matters in this role
Milton Keynes Christian Foundation
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Milton Keynes Christian Foundation isn't your average workplace. We are a local charity dedicated to growing people and communities through diverse social enterprises from healthy food and cycling to waste reduction and learning support. We work specifically with young people looking for new ways to learn and develop, providing them with a community where they can truly belong. We are looking for an experienced professional to manage our core administrative operations. This isn't just about spreadsheets; it s about ensuring our social enterprises have the solid foundation they need to make a difference. Reporting directly to the Director, you will be a key member of our Executive team . Your work will focus on three critical areas: Finance & Reporting: You ll lead transactional processing in Xero, manage cash flow, and provide vital financial reports to our enterprise leads. Human Resources: You will oversee our recruitment life cycle, manage staff training (specifically Child Protection), and ensure our personnel files and DBS records are bulletproof. Facilities & Compliance: From negotiating utility contracts to taking ownership of Health and Safety and risk assessments, you ll keep our physical and digital environment safe and efficient
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Milton Keynes Christian Foundation isn't your average workplace. We are a local charity dedicated to growing people and communities through diverse social enterprises from healthy food and cycling to waste reduction and learning support. We work specifically with young people looking for new ways to learn and develop, providing them with a community where they can truly belong. We are looking for an experienced professional to manage our core administrative operations. This isn't just about spreadsheets; it s about ensuring our social enterprises have the solid foundation they need to make a difference. Reporting directly to the Director, you will be a key member of our Executive team . Your work will focus on three critical areas: Finance & Reporting: You ll lead transactional processing in Xero, manage cash flow, and provide vital financial reports to our enterprise leads. Human Resources: You will oversee our recruitment life cycle, manage staff training (specifically Child Protection), and ensure our personnel files and DBS records are bulletproof. Facilities & Compliance: From negotiating utility contracts to taking ownership of Health and Safety and risk assessments, you ll keep our physical and digital environment safe and efficient
At Simplyhealth, we're more than just a company; we're a certified B Corp with a 150-year heritage of improving access to healthcare across the UK. Today, we support around 2.5 million members through affordable health and dental plans, helping people access the care they need when they need it most. We're looking for a Head of Sales (Growth & Retention) to take on one of the most commercially significant roles in our Health Plan business. This is a senior, high impact role, accountable for protecting and growing a £126m book of business, strengthening retention, and unlocking meaningful expansion across our largest and most complex B2B clients. Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director, you will lead the growth and retention strategy for Simplyhealth's Health Plan line of business, with full accountability for commercial performance across direct, broker and digital channels. This role sits at the heart of the business and carries executive ownership of several marquee employer clients, including some of the UK's best known brands. You will be responsible for retaining and growing relationships of real scale, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and delivering value in the face of ongoing economic and market headwinds. You'll lead a team of around eight experienced sales and account management professionals, setting clear direction, building strong commercial discipline and ensuring a relentless focus on customer value, retention and sustainable growth. Success in this role comes from deep client understanding, confident senior level engagement, and the ability to convert insight into action. Working within a product led, matrix organisation, you'll collaborate closely with Product, Tech, Marketing, Pricing, Operations and Sales & Marketing Operations to ensure commercial strategies are aligned with product evolution, digital experience and long term customer outcomes. This is a role for a commercially astute leader who enjoys ownership, complexity and accountability - and who wants to make a genuine impact on access to healthcare in the UK.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
At Simplyhealth, we're more than just a company; we're a certified B Corp with a 150-year heritage of improving access to healthcare across the UK. Today, we support around 2.5 million members through affordable health and dental plans, helping people access the care they need when they need it most. We're looking for a Head of Sales (Growth & Retention) to take on one of the most commercially significant roles in our Health Plan business. This is a senior, high impact role, accountable for protecting and growing a £126m book of business, strengthening retention, and unlocking meaningful expansion across our largest and most complex B2B clients. Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director, you will lead the growth and retention strategy for Simplyhealth's Health Plan line of business, with full accountability for commercial performance across direct, broker and digital channels. This role sits at the heart of the business and carries executive ownership of several marquee employer clients, including some of the UK's best known brands. You will be responsible for retaining and growing relationships of real scale, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and delivering value in the face of ongoing economic and market headwinds. You'll lead a team of around eight experienced sales and account management professionals, setting clear direction, building strong commercial discipline and ensuring a relentless focus on customer value, retention and sustainable growth. Success in this role comes from deep client understanding, confident senior level engagement, and the ability to convert insight into action. Working within a product led, matrix organisation, you'll collaborate closely with Product, Tech, Marketing, Pricing, Operations and Sales & Marketing Operations to ensure commercial strategies are aligned with product evolution, digital experience and long term customer outcomes. This is a role for a commercially astute leader who enjoys ownership, complexity and accountability - and who wants to make a genuine impact on access to healthcare in the UK.
Senior Commercial Manager Location: North East RegionContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Freedom's North East Business Unit has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial operations across a portfolio of civil and electrical framework projects, delivering more than £50m of annual turnover. Working with major DNO clients, the Business Unit delivers multiple concurrent programmes of high-volume, low-value works where framework experience, commercial governance and strong leadership are essential.This role forms part of both the Regional Senior Leadership Team and the Divisional Commercial Leadership Team. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Provide commercial leadership, ensuring compliance with Freedom's health and safety and governance standards. Manage commercial performance across multiple frameworks, ensuring objectives are met at team, regional and divisional levels. Oversee commercial rigour across all contracts, including cost management and compliance with Group operating procedures. Lead commercial contract reviews, including T&Cs evaluation, risk assessment and mitigation strategies for bids. Ensure all supply chain contracts are appropriate, compliant and commercially robust. Produce cash flow forecasts, monthly forecasting and CVRs in line with business tempo. Measure completed works, manage compensation events and support monthly project reviews. Attend client progress meetings and prepare commercial reports for the Regional Director. Manage applications, invoicing, debt recovery and post-audit activities. Lead, coach and develop commercial staff across the Business Unit. Work closely with operational teams to meet monthly financial targets and support continuous improvement. What We're Looking For: Essential: Significant experience in a senior commercial or quantity surveying role. Experience in civil and high-voltage electrical projects. Strong framework management experience (high-volume/low-value). Comprehensive understanding of NEC contracts and commercial governance. Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, CVRs and cost control. Desirable: MRICS or similar professional commercial qualification. Relevant degree or equivalent (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management). Experience in DNO or electricity industry organisations. CDM awareness. Benefits: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Senior Commercial Manager Location: North East RegionContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Freedom's North East Business Unit has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial operations across a portfolio of civil and electrical framework projects, delivering more than £50m of annual turnover. Working with major DNO clients, the Business Unit delivers multiple concurrent programmes of high-volume, low-value works where framework experience, commercial governance and strong leadership are essential.This role forms part of both the Regional Senior Leadership Team and the Divisional Commercial Leadership Team. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Provide commercial leadership, ensuring compliance with Freedom's health and safety and governance standards. Manage commercial performance across multiple frameworks, ensuring objectives are met at team, regional and divisional levels. Oversee commercial rigour across all contracts, including cost management and compliance with Group operating procedures. Lead commercial contract reviews, including T&Cs evaluation, risk assessment and mitigation strategies for bids. Ensure all supply chain contracts are appropriate, compliant and commercially robust. Produce cash flow forecasts, monthly forecasting and CVRs in line with business tempo. Measure completed works, manage compensation events and support monthly project reviews. Attend client progress meetings and prepare commercial reports for the Regional Director. Manage applications, invoicing, debt recovery and post-audit activities. Lead, coach and develop commercial staff across the Business Unit. Work closely with operational teams to meet monthly financial targets and support continuous improvement. What We're Looking For: Essential: Significant experience in a senior commercial or quantity surveying role. Experience in civil and high-voltage electrical projects. Strong framework management experience (high-volume/low-value). Comprehensive understanding of NEC contracts and commercial governance. Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, CVRs and cost control. Desirable: MRICS or similar professional commercial qualification. Relevant degree or equivalent (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management). Experience in DNO or electricity industry organisations. CDM awareness. Benefits: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
An exciting position has arisen to join this ambitious council as the Head of Finance - Technical. Reporting into the Assistant Director of Finance, your role will be to lead the Council's technical finance function, ensuring robust, strategic, and compliant financial operations, as well as to ensure the vision of the corporate strategy is realised. Key responsibilities of the role include: Providing strategic leadership on statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance. Acting as a principal financial advisor to the Council, Executive, Committees, and senior managers. Leading the closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts, and liaison with External Audit. Line managing the Finance Manager and providing strategic direction to the Technical, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team. Identifying and leading opportunities for innovation, compliance improvements, and risk mitigation. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards. In order to be considered for the role you will need to be a qualified finance professionals (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with the following experience: Previous experience in a local government finance role. Strong leadership and people management skills. A track record of delivering high-quality financial services in a complex organisation. Excellent communication and influencing skills. A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and innovation. Highly organised and agile, with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment. The role is being offered on a permanent basis with a salary range of £63,092 to £67,853 with 1 day in the office.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
An exciting position has arisen to join this ambitious council as the Head of Finance - Technical. Reporting into the Assistant Director of Finance, your role will be to lead the Council's technical finance function, ensuring robust, strategic, and compliant financial operations, as well as to ensure the vision of the corporate strategy is realised. Key responsibilities of the role include: Providing strategic leadership on statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance. Acting as a principal financial advisor to the Council, Executive, Committees, and senior managers. Leading the closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts, and liaison with External Audit. Line managing the Finance Manager and providing strategic direction to the Technical, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team. Identifying and leading opportunities for innovation, compliance improvements, and risk mitigation. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards. In order to be considered for the role you will need to be a qualified finance professionals (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with the following experience: Previous experience in a local government finance role. Strong leadership and people management skills. A track record of delivering high-quality financial services in a complex organisation. Excellent communication and influencing skills. A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and innovation. Highly organised and agile, with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment. The role is being offered on a permanent basis with a salary range of £63,092 to £67,853 with 1 day in the office.
At Simplyhealth, we're more than just a company; we're a certified B Corp with a 150-year heritage of improving access to healthcare across the UK. Today, we support around 2.5 million members through affordable health and dental plans, helping people access the care they need when they need it most. We're looking for a Head of Sales (Growth & Retention) to take on one of the most commercially significant roles in our Health Plan business. This is a senior, high impact role, accountable for protecting and growing a £126m book of business, strengthening retention, and unlocking meaningful expansion across our largest and most complex B2B clients. Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director, you will lead the growth and retention strategy for Simplyhealth's Health Plan line of business, with full accountability for commercial performance across direct, broker and digital channels. This role sits at the heart of the business and carries executive ownership of several marquee employer clients, including some of the UK's best known brands. You will be responsible for retaining and growing relationships of real scale, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and delivering value in the face of ongoing economic and market headwinds. You'll lead a team of around eight experienced sales and account management professionals, setting clear direction, building strong commercial discipline and ensuring a relentless focus on customer value, retention and sustainable growth. Success in this role comes from deep client understanding, confident senior level engagement, and the ability to convert insight into action. Working within a product led, matrix organisation, you'll collaborate closely with Product, Tech, Marketing, Pricing, Operations and Sales & Marketing Operations to ensure commercial strategies are aligned with product evolution, digital experience and long term customer outcomes. This is a role for a commercially astute leader who enjoys ownership, complexity and accountability - and who wants to make a genuine impact on access to healthcare in the UK.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
At Simplyhealth, we're more than just a company; we're a certified B Corp with a 150-year heritage of improving access to healthcare across the UK. Today, we support around 2.5 million members through affordable health and dental plans, helping people access the care they need when they need it most. We're looking for a Head of Sales (Growth & Retention) to take on one of the most commercially significant roles in our Health Plan business. This is a senior, high impact role, accountable for protecting and growing a £126m book of business, strengthening retention, and unlocking meaningful expansion across our largest and most complex B2B clients. Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director, you will lead the growth and retention strategy for Simplyhealth's Health Plan line of business, with full accountability for commercial performance across direct, broker and digital channels. This role sits at the heart of the business and carries executive ownership of several marquee employer clients, including some of the UK's best known brands. You will be responsible for retaining and growing relationships of real scale, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and delivering value in the face of ongoing economic and market headwinds. You'll lead a team of around eight experienced sales and account management professionals, setting clear direction, building strong commercial discipline and ensuring a relentless focus on customer value, retention and sustainable growth. Success in this role comes from deep client understanding, confident senior level engagement, and the ability to convert insight into action. Working within a product led, matrix organisation, you'll collaborate closely with Product, Tech, Marketing, Pricing, Operations and Sales & Marketing Operations to ensure commercial strategies are aligned with product evolution, digital experience and long term customer outcomes. This is a role for a commercially astute leader who enjoys ownership, complexity and accountability - and who wants to make a genuine impact on access to healthcare in the UK.
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire
An established national compliance services provider is seeking an experienced Service Delivery Director to lead and optimise its UK-wide water hygiene service operations. The role offers the opportunity to take full accountability for service performance, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across a large, geographically dispersed workforce supporting blue-chip and public sector clients. This is a hybrid role requiring a presence in their head office based in Ross-on-Wye and national travel to sites as required. The Role Reporting into a senior operations leadership position, the Service Delivery Director will be responsible for the organisation, leadership and performance of national service delivery and centralised scheduling functions. The role oversees a workforce of 300+ technicians, risk assessors and remedial teams, delivering in excess of 12,000 planned compliance visits per month across healthcare, facilities management, local authority and commercial environments. Key to success will be the ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational control in a fast-paced, regulated setting. Responsibilities: Lead national service delivery and centralised scheduling functions Drive operational efficiency, productivity and margin improvement Oversee workforce planning, engineer deployment and scheduling accuracy Partner with regional leadership to ensure consistent, compliant service delivery Act as a senior escalation point for key clients and contracts Support tenders, mobilisations and commercial initiatives Ensure health, safety, quality and regulatory compliance across operations Develop and report KPIs to senior leadership and board level Lead continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives Person Specification The successful candidate will be a commercially minded, people-focused leader with strong experience delivering complex field-based services within a regulated environment. Senior leadership experience in service delivery, operations or compliance Background in water hygiene/ water treatment or a similar background (FM, Maintenance etc) Proven management of large, multi-site field service teams (200+ engineers) Strong understanding of compliance, legislation and risk management Experience working with major, multi-site clients (healthcare, FM, public sector or commercial) Strong financial and operational decision-making capability Rewards & Benefits Salary up to 65,000 dependent on experience Company car or car allowance Pension and healthcare benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Long-term development opportunities within a growing national organisation Performance-related bonus At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
An established national compliance services provider is seeking an experienced Service Delivery Director to lead and optimise its UK-wide water hygiene service operations. The role offers the opportunity to take full accountability for service performance, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across a large, geographically dispersed workforce supporting blue-chip and public sector clients. This is a hybrid role requiring a presence in their head office based in Ross-on-Wye and national travel to sites as required. The Role Reporting into a senior operations leadership position, the Service Delivery Director will be responsible for the organisation, leadership and performance of national service delivery and centralised scheduling functions. The role oversees a workforce of 300+ technicians, risk assessors and remedial teams, delivering in excess of 12,000 planned compliance visits per month across healthcare, facilities management, local authority and commercial environments. Key to success will be the ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational control in a fast-paced, regulated setting. Responsibilities: Lead national service delivery and centralised scheduling functions Drive operational efficiency, productivity and margin improvement Oversee workforce planning, engineer deployment and scheduling accuracy Partner with regional leadership to ensure consistent, compliant service delivery Act as a senior escalation point for key clients and contracts Support tenders, mobilisations and commercial initiatives Ensure health, safety, quality and regulatory compliance across operations Develop and report KPIs to senior leadership and board level Lead continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives Person Specification The successful candidate will be a commercially minded, people-focused leader with strong experience delivering complex field-based services within a regulated environment. Senior leadership experience in service delivery, operations or compliance Background in water hygiene/ water treatment or a similar background (FM, Maintenance etc) Proven management of large, multi-site field service teams (200+ engineers) Strong understanding of compliance, legislation and risk management Experience working with major, multi-site clients (healthcare, FM, public sector or commercial) Strong financial and operational decision-making capability Rewards & Benefits Salary up to 65,000 dependent on experience Company car or car allowance Pension and healthcare benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Long-term development opportunities within a growing national organisation Performance-related bonus At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Company Description Rexel is a worldwide expert in distributing electric and energy-efficient products and services. Our aim is simple: provide smart electrical solutions that improve the comfort, safety and security of homes, businesses and industries. If you're a fresh thinker, a strategic leader and someone who brings positive energy every day, we want you to be part of our journey. Whether you're seeking to lead a high-performing sales team, shape national account strategy, or accelerate growth across multi-site customers, Rexel offers a supportive, ambitious environment to build your future. The Benefits of a Career with Rexel Company Car Scheme Contributory pension scheme and life assurance Bonuses: Performance-Related Bonus opportunities Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service; option to buy and sell holiday each year Enhanced parental leave Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one - structured leadership development and continuous technical training Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions and wellbeing support Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers, and free financial guidance and education Job Description As Head of Sales and Business Development - Contractor and Installer, you will lead and develop profitable growth across national accounts within a defined sector or product specialism. Reporting to Sales Director, you will build a future pipeline of high-value opportunities through a blend of account development, new business acquisition and scalable national initiatives. Your leadership will ensure customers with multi-site operations receive a consistent, high-value Rexel experience while driving market share, margin and contract profitability. Key Accountabilities Lead and coach a team of National Business Development Managers to hit growth targets and develop talent. Define and deliver the national growth plan and strategic roadmap for assigned accounts, building a future pipeline from existing relationships and new business. Segment and prioritise customers across multiple locations and identify scalable revenue and market-share opportunities. Drive execution and adoption of national initiatives across the branch network with clear handovers and coordinated implementation. Own commercial terms for national accounts: lead pricing and contract reviews, negotiate agreements (rebates, KPIs, payment terms), and manage renewals, variations and disputes to improve profitability. Lead national bids and convert multi-site prospects with tailored, supplier-backed propositions. Create account plans (forecasts, market analysis, growth strategies and profitability targets) and translate them into actionable regional/branch activities. Use market, competitor and customer insight to optimise strategies, reduce cost-to-serve and improve retention. Champion scalable solutions (e.g., Smart Stores, digital services) to boost retention, efficiency and share of wallet. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Category, Pricing and central teams to ensure a consistent customer experience and effective delivery. Qualifications At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential rather than formal qualifications. The behaviours and capabilities that will set you up for success as Head of National include: DRIVES RESULTS - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances MANAGES AMBIGUITY - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations/ operating effectively when things are not certain or way forward not clear DRIVES VISION AND PURPOSE - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action BUSINESS INSIGHT - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organisation's goals DRIVES ENGAGEMENT - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation achieve its objectives DEVELOPS TALENT - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organisation's goals You will be a market expert in the National Contractor and Installer sector, bringing short- and long-term strategic plans to accelerate growth. You combine strong commercial acumen and proven business-development leadership, having delivered measurable results in national account management with sharp analytical skills to interpret sales data, identify trends and design retention-focused solutions, and the negotiation ability to secure and influence national agreements and pricing strategies. Additional Information At Rexel UK, we're all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results. By coming together as one team, we're building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities. Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Company Description Rexel is a worldwide expert in distributing electric and energy-efficient products and services. Our aim is simple: provide smart electrical solutions that improve the comfort, safety and security of homes, businesses and industries. If you're a fresh thinker, a strategic leader and someone who brings positive energy every day, we want you to be part of our journey. Whether you're seeking to lead a high-performing sales team, shape national account strategy, or accelerate growth across multi-site customers, Rexel offers a supportive, ambitious environment to build your future. The Benefits of a Career with Rexel Company Car Scheme Contributory pension scheme and life assurance Bonuses: Performance-Related Bonus opportunities Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service; option to buy and sell holiday each year Enhanced parental leave Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one - structured leadership development and continuous technical training Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions and wellbeing support Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers, and free financial guidance and education Job Description As Head of Sales and Business Development - Contractor and Installer, you will lead and develop profitable growth across national accounts within a defined sector or product specialism. Reporting to Sales Director, you will build a future pipeline of high-value opportunities through a blend of account development, new business acquisition and scalable national initiatives. Your leadership will ensure customers with multi-site operations receive a consistent, high-value Rexel experience while driving market share, margin and contract profitability. Key Accountabilities Lead and coach a team of National Business Development Managers to hit growth targets and develop talent. Define and deliver the national growth plan and strategic roadmap for assigned accounts, building a future pipeline from existing relationships and new business. Segment and prioritise customers across multiple locations and identify scalable revenue and market-share opportunities. Drive execution and adoption of national initiatives across the branch network with clear handovers and coordinated implementation. Own commercial terms for national accounts: lead pricing and contract reviews, negotiate agreements (rebates, KPIs, payment terms), and manage renewals, variations and disputes to improve profitability. Lead national bids and convert multi-site prospects with tailored, supplier-backed propositions. Create account plans (forecasts, market analysis, growth strategies and profitability targets) and translate them into actionable regional/branch activities. Use market, competitor and customer insight to optimise strategies, reduce cost-to-serve and improve retention. Champion scalable solutions (e.g., Smart Stores, digital services) to boost retention, efficiency and share of wallet. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Category, Pricing and central teams to ensure a consistent customer experience and effective delivery. Qualifications At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential rather than formal qualifications. The behaviours and capabilities that will set you up for success as Head of National include: DRIVES RESULTS - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances MANAGES AMBIGUITY - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations/ operating effectively when things are not certain or way forward not clear DRIVES VISION AND PURPOSE - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action BUSINESS INSIGHT - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organisation's goals DRIVES ENGAGEMENT - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation achieve its objectives DEVELOPS TALENT - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organisation's goals You will be a market expert in the National Contractor and Installer sector, bringing short- and long-term strategic plans to accelerate growth. You combine strong commercial acumen and proven business-development leadership, having delivered measurable results in national account management with sharp analytical skills to interpret sales data, identify trends and design retention-focused solutions, and the negotiation ability to secure and influence national agreements and pricing strategies. Additional Information At Rexel UK, we're all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results. By coming together as one team, we're building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities. Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
At Simplyhealth, we're more than just a company; we're a certified B Corp with a 150-year heritage of improving access to healthcare across the UK. Today, we support around 2.5 million members through affordable health and dental plans, helping people access the care they need when they need it most. We're looking for a Head of Sales (Growth & Retention) to take on one of the most commercially significant roles in our Health Plan business. This is a senior, high impact role, accountable for protecting and growing a £126m book of business, strengthening retention, and unlocking meaningful expansion across our largest and most complex B2B clients. Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director, you will lead the growth and retention strategy for Simplyhealth's Health Plan line of business, with full accountability for commercial performance across direct, broker and digital channels. This role sits at the heart of the business and carries executive ownership of several marquee employer clients, including some of the UK's best known brands. You will be responsible for retaining and growing relationships of real scale, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and delivering value in the face of ongoing economic and market headwinds. You'll lead a team of around eight experienced sales and account management professionals, setting clear direction, building strong commercial discipline and ensuring a relentless focus on customer value, retention and sustainable growth. Success in this role comes from deep client understanding, confident senior level engagement, and the ability to convert insight into action. Working within a product led, matrix organisation, you'll collaborate closely with Product, Tech, Marketing, Pricing, Operations and Sales & Marketing Operations to ensure commercial strategies are aligned with product evolution, digital experience and long term customer outcomes. This is a role for a commercially astute leader who enjoys ownership, complexity and accountability - and who wants to make a genuine impact on access to healthcare in the UK.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
At Simplyhealth, we're more than just a company; we're a certified B Corp with a 150-year heritage of improving access to healthcare across the UK. Today, we support around 2.5 million members through affordable health and dental plans, helping people access the care they need when they need it most. We're looking for a Head of Sales (Growth & Retention) to take on one of the most commercially significant roles in our Health Plan business. This is a senior, high impact role, accountable for protecting and growing a £126m book of business, strengthening retention, and unlocking meaningful expansion across our largest and most complex B2B clients. Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director, you will lead the growth and retention strategy for Simplyhealth's Health Plan line of business, with full accountability for commercial performance across direct, broker and digital channels. This role sits at the heart of the business and carries executive ownership of several marquee employer clients, including some of the UK's best known brands. You will be responsible for retaining and growing relationships of real scale, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and delivering value in the face of ongoing economic and market headwinds. You'll lead a team of around eight experienced sales and account management professionals, setting clear direction, building strong commercial discipline and ensuring a relentless focus on customer value, retention and sustainable growth. Success in this role comes from deep client understanding, confident senior level engagement, and the ability to convert insight into action. Working within a product led, matrix organisation, you'll collaborate closely with Product, Tech, Marketing, Pricing, Operations and Sales & Marketing Operations to ensure commercial strategies are aligned with product evolution, digital experience and long term customer outcomes. This is a role for a commercially astute leader who enjoys ownership, complexity and accountability - and who wants to make a genuine impact on access to healthcare in the UK.
HR and Payroll Manager Salary: £25,000 per annum (£50,000 per annum is the full-time equivalent). Vacancy Type: Permanent, part-time position working 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE). The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking a HR and Payroll Manager to deliver accurate, compliant payroll services and a high-quality HR function across the School. The role will ensure compliance with UK employment law and safeguarding requirements while supporting managers and staff through effective HR operations. The start date for this position is 1st August 2026. Job Specification/Key Areas of Responsibility Payroll Management Deliver accurate end-to-end monthly payroll. Maintain payroll records including starters, leavers, contractual changes, deductions and statutory payments. Administer statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP) in line with legislation. Complete HMRC RTI submissions (FPS, EPS) and year-end processes (P60, P45, P11D). Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, National Insurance, National Minimum Wage and holiday pay requirements. Reconcile payroll data with Finance and produce payroll summaries. Respond to staff queries relating to pay, deductions, leave and timesheets. Pensions and Benefits Administer the Teachers Pension Scheme and The People s Pension, including monthly submissions and auto-enrolment duties. Liaise with auditors on the annual end-of-year audit. Administer staff benefit schemes including Medicash and BUPA. Ensure benefits in kind are correctly reported, working with Finance on P11Ds. Review and advise on potential enhancements to pay and benefit schemes. HR Administration and Employee Relations Maintain the Single Central Register, ensuring safeguarding compliance and inspection readiness. Ensure HR policies and the Staff Handbook are current and legally compliant. Maintain accurate staff records, including contracts, FTE data and personnel files. Advise on contractual and salary changes, ensuring all amendments are documented. Monitor National Minimum Wage changes and assess impact on staff. Support managers with performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters. Manage recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation and exit processes. Coordinate right-to-work checks, mandatory training and compliance documentation. Leadership, Wellbeing and Reporting Line manage and support the HR Administrator. Collaborate with the Director of Wellbeing on staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives. Prepare HR and payroll KPI reports for senior leadership. Support annual pay reviews and assist with payroll budgeting and cost forecasting. Ensure compliance with UK GDPR for employee data. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll and employment legislation. Person Specification Essential Minimum 3 years experience managing end-to-end payroll independently. Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law and payroll legislation. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Professional, confidential and effective communicator. Line management experience. Desirable CIPD Level 5 qualification. Experience within an educational or multi-site organisation. Experience working with the Teachers Pension Scheme. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. The deadline for applications is Monday 11 May 2026 at 12 noon, however we reserve the right to appoint sooner and encourage early applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Yehudi Menuhin School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
HR and Payroll Manager Salary: £25,000 per annum (£50,000 per annum is the full-time equivalent). Vacancy Type: Permanent, part-time position working 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE). The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking a HR and Payroll Manager to deliver accurate, compliant payroll services and a high-quality HR function across the School. The role will ensure compliance with UK employment law and safeguarding requirements while supporting managers and staff through effective HR operations. The start date for this position is 1st August 2026. Job Specification/Key Areas of Responsibility Payroll Management Deliver accurate end-to-end monthly payroll. Maintain payroll records including starters, leavers, contractual changes, deductions and statutory payments. Administer statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP) in line with legislation. Complete HMRC RTI submissions (FPS, EPS) and year-end processes (P60, P45, P11D). Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, National Insurance, National Minimum Wage and holiday pay requirements. Reconcile payroll data with Finance and produce payroll summaries. Respond to staff queries relating to pay, deductions, leave and timesheets. Pensions and Benefits Administer the Teachers Pension Scheme and The People s Pension, including monthly submissions and auto-enrolment duties. Liaise with auditors on the annual end-of-year audit. Administer staff benefit schemes including Medicash and BUPA. Ensure benefits in kind are correctly reported, working with Finance on P11Ds. Review and advise on potential enhancements to pay and benefit schemes. HR Administration and Employee Relations Maintain the Single Central Register, ensuring safeguarding compliance and inspection readiness. Ensure HR policies and the Staff Handbook are current and legally compliant. Maintain accurate staff records, including contracts, FTE data and personnel files. Advise on contractual and salary changes, ensuring all amendments are documented. Monitor National Minimum Wage changes and assess impact on staff. Support managers with performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters. Manage recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation and exit processes. Coordinate right-to-work checks, mandatory training and compliance documentation. Leadership, Wellbeing and Reporting Line manage and support the HR Administrator. Collaborate with the Director of Wellbeing on staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives. Prepare HR and payroll KPI reports for senior leadership. Support annual pay reviews and assist with payroll budgeting and cost forecasting. Ensure compliance with UK GDPR for employee data. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll and employment legislation. Person Specification Essential Minimum 3 years experience managing end-to-end payroll independently. Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law and payroll legislation. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Professional, confidential and effective communicator. Line management experience. Desirable CIPD Level 5 qualification. Experience within an educational or multi-site organisation. Experience working with the Teachers Pension Scheme. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. The deadline for applications is Monday 11 May 2026 at 12 noon, however we reserve the right to appoint sooner and encourage early applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Yehudi Menuhin School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
