Job Title: Financial & Management Accountant (9-Month FTC) Location: Leicester or Northampton Contract: 9-Month Fixed Term An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial & Management Accountant to join a professional services firm's Finance Department. Based in either Leicester or Northampton, this is a fixed-term position covering a period of 9 months. You'll work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Finance, playing a key role in both day-to-day operations and strategic finance projects, while also providing support and leadership to the wider finance team. Key Responsibilities Supporting finance team projects, including implementation of the Chrome River Accounts Payable solution and development of new dashboards in Katchr Producing VAT returns and contributing to year-end statutory accounts Leading month-end reporting processes, including review of fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals Conducting Work in Progress (WIP) reviews with fee earners and assisting in setting chargeable targets Supporting decision-making through data provision and financial insight Managing payroll, P11D reviews, and employee bonus calculations Overseeing purchase and nominal ledgers, partner payments, and drawings Preparing tax analysis and assisting with audit preparation Assisting with annual budget processes and fielding partner queries Line management of direct reports, including Purchase Ledger Assistant and Accounts Assistant Skills & Experience Required Strong knowledge of accounting principles, finance regulations, and reporting standards Demonstrated experience in team management Comfortable with a continuous improvement approach to finance operations Excellent organisational and communication skills Experience working in a professional services or partnership environment (desirable) Qualifications Accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA) - desirable but not essential This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional seeking a varied and hands-on role within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Nov 19, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Financial & Management Accountant (9-Month FTC) Location: Leicester or Northampton Contract: 9-Month Fixed Term An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial & Management Accountant to join a professional services firm's Finance Department. Based in either Leicester or Northampton, this is a fixed-term position covering a period of 9 months. You'll work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Finance, playing a key role in both day-to-day operations and strategic finance projects, while also providing support and leadership to the wider finance team. Key Responsibilities Supporting finance team projects, including implementation of the Chrome River Accounts Payable solution and development of new dashboards in Katchr Producing VAT returns and contributing to year-end statutory accounts Leading month-end reporting processes, including review of fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals Conducting Work in Progress (WIP) reviews with fee earners and assisting in setting chargeable targets Supporting decision-making through data provision and financial insight Managing payroll, P11D reviews, and employee bonus calculations Overseeing purchase and nominal ledgers, partner payments, and drawings Preparing tax analysis and assisting with audit preparation Assisting with annual budget processes and fielding partner queries Line management of direct reports, including Purchase Ledger Assistant and Accounts Assistant Skills & Experience Required Strong knowledge of accounting principles, finance regulations, and reporting standards Demonstrated experience in team management Comfortable with a continuous improvement approach to finance operations Excellent organisational and communication skills Experience working in a professional services or partnership environment (desirable) Qualifications Accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA) - desirable but not essential This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional seeking a varied and hands-on role within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
? About Us At Harris Academy Purley, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you. Working at Harris Academy Purley, you will make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families in South London who value the learning and school environment we click apply for full job details
Nov 19, 2025
Full time
? About Us At Harris Academy Purley, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you. Working at Harris Academy Purley, you will make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families in South London who value the learning and school environment we click apply for full job details
Our client is a UK-based organisation that has been operating for over a decade, providing a range of outsourced client-support services across several sectors. Their core focus is on delivering high-quality customer engagement and building long-term relationships on behalf of the businesses they represent. They are looking for a Finance Operations Executive to work with the Chief Financial Officer click apply for full job details
Nov 19, 2025
Full time
Our client is a UK-based organisation that has been operating for over a decade, providing a range of outsourced client-support services across several sectors. Their core focus is on delivering high-quality customer engagement and building long-term relationships on behalf of the businesses they represent. They are looking for a Finance Operations Executive to work with the Chief Financial Officer click apply for full job details
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Hinckley, Leicestershire
Finance Officer Creditors and Payments Grade 3, £25,185 up to £26,403 per annum pro rata 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Permanent Contract We have an exciting opportunity to join our busy finance team. As an integral part of the team, you be responsible for a variety of tasks mainly supporting the creditors and payment function click apply for full job details
Nov 19, 2025
Full time
Finance Officer Creditors and Payments Grade 3, £25,185 up to £26,403 per annum pro rata 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Permanent Contract We have an exciting opportunity to join our busy finance team. As an integral part of the team, you be responsible for a variety of tasks mainly supporting the creditors and payment function click apply for full job details
Position : Senior Finance Officer Pay Rate : £350 per day - Umbrella PAYE (Negotiable) Duration : 6 months Location : Harrow Hub (Hybrid working) Pertemps Recruitment, in partnership with the London Borough of Harrow, is seeking a proactive and detail oriented Senior Finance Officer to join the Finance team click apply for full job details
Nov 19, 2025
Seasonal
Position : Senior Finance Officer Pay Rate : £350 per day - Umbrella PAYE (Negotiable) Duration : 6 months Location : Harrow Hub (Hybrid working) Pertemps Recruitment, in partnership with the London Borough of Harrow, is seeking a proactive and detail oriented Senior Finance Officer to join the Finance team click apply for full job details
Commercial Director The closing date is 17 November 2025 An exciting opportunity is available for an individual with an accounting or legal qualification to join our Specialist Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust in this new role, which will be key to the development and delivery of our commercial strategy. The role will ensure the Trust has a commercial portfolio that can safely thrive by ensuring that all of the Trust's commercial activities comply with legal, regulatory and governance requirements and providing leadership to a newly formed commercial team. Applicants will be educated to Masters level with a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPS), alongside significant management experience in a commercial or finance role. We are looking for a colleague who can demonstrate strong experience of negotiating and managing commercial contracts, and delivery of complex commercial strategy and transactions. Role available on month secondment or fixed term contract. Pay banding subject to agenda for change job evaluation. Main duties of the job To play a central role in the leadership and future success of the organisation, advising the Trust Executive and Senior Management Teams on all aspects of: Commercial Contracts Not for Profit contractual arrangements Wholly or partially owned subsidiaries Joint Ventures or any similar third party arrangements Areas covered by the commercial strategy Other responsibilities include Building and leading commercial team and governance framework: Development and implementation of commercial strategy Managing contracts and partnerships Advising on commercial risks and opportunities Representing the Trust nationally and regionally Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders Promoting innovation and continuous improvement About us The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with high levels of staff and patient satisfaction, and a strong reputation for research and innovation. Joining RJAH offers a range of benefits, professional development opportunities and state of the art facilities. Job responsibilities Play a major part in corporate management and strategic planning, deputise for the Chief Finance & Commercial Officer, lead delivery of the Trust's commercial strategic objectives, and ensure compliance with legal and statutory obligations. Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including commissioners, other healthcare providers and partners. Lead commercial negotiations and manage contracts, ensuring value for money and alignment with national policies. Build and develop a highly skilled commercial team, promote commercial skills development, and manage resources within the allocated budget. Support the Trust's financial health through effective commercial strategy, business case development, and procurement engagement. Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Development Accounting and/or legal qualification Evidence of managerial development Experience Substantial managerial experience within a commercial or financial role Demonstrable delivery of complex commercial strategy and transactions Strong experience of negotiating and managing commercial contracts Sound understanding of the commercial environment, particularly national healthcare policy Up to date knowledge of public sector business planning and procurement governance Experience of developing business cases and commercial contracts Commercial and business acumen with demonstrable ability to contribute to major strategic programmes Knowledge and skills Able to influence internal and external stakeholders to bring about change and service improvements Motivational leadership, able to set a clear direction and vision and drive continuous improvement Exceptional negotiator and communicator with stakeholder management skills Able to make decisions autonomously Strategic thinker, able to analyse complex problems within a complex working environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Nov 19, 2025
Full time
Commercial Director The closing date is 17 November 2025 An exciting opportunity is available for an individual with an accounting or legal qualification to join our Specialist Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust in this new role, which will be key to the development and delivery of our commercial strategy. The role will ensure the Trust has a commercial portfolio that can safely thrive by ensuring that all of the Trust's commercial activities comply with legal, regulatory and governance requirements and providing leadership to a newly formed commercial team. Applicants will be educated to Masters level with a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPS), alongside significant management experience in a commercial or finance role. We are looking for a colleague who can demonstrate strong experience of negotiating and managing commercial contracts, and delivery of complex commercial strategy and transactions. Role available on month secondment or fixed term contract. Pay banding subject to agenda for change job evaluation. Main duties of the job To play a central role in the leadership and future success of the organisation, advising the Trust Executive and Senior Management Teams on all aspects of: Commercial Contracts Not for Profit contractual arrangements Wholly or partially owned subsidiaries Joint Ventures or any similar third party arrangements Areas covered by the commercial strategy Other responsibilities include Building and leading commercial team and governance framework: Development and implementation of commercial strategy Managing contracts and partnerships Advising on commercial risks and opportunities Representing the Trust nationally and regionally Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders Promoting innovation and continuous improvement About us The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with high levels of staff and patient satisfaction, and a strong reputation for research and innovation. Joining RJAH offers a range of benefits, professional development opportunities and state of the art facilities. Job responsibilities Play a major part in corporate management and strategic planning, deputise for the Chief Finance & Commercial Officer, lead delivery of the Trust's commercial strategic objectives, and ensure compliance with legal and statutory obligations. Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including commissioners, other healthcare providers and partners. Lead commercial negotiations and manage contracts, ensuring value for money and alignment with national policies. Build and develop a highly skilled commercial team, promote commercial skills development, and manage resources within the allocated budget. Support the Trust's financial health through effective commercial strategy, business case development, and procurement engagement. Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Development Accounting and/or legal qualification Evidence of managerial development Experience Substantial managerial experience within a commercial or financial role Demonstrable delivery of complex commercial strategy and transactions Strong experience of negotiating and managing commercial contracts Sound understanding of the commercial environment, particularly national healthcare policy Up to date knowledge of public sector business planning and procurement governance Experience of developing business cases and commercial contracts Commercial and business acumen with demonstrable ability to contribute to major strategic programmes Knowledge and skills Able to influence internal and external stakeholders to bring about change and service improvements Motivational leadership, able to set a clear direction and vision and drive continuous improvement Exceptional negotiator and communicator with stakeholder management skills Able to make decisions autonomously Strategic thinker, able to analyse complex problems within a complex working environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About the Business Chief Financial Officer required for a private equity-backed business. My client is looking for an experienced finance professional who can work with the CEO to execute the company strategy. The company is entering a transformative phase, targeting a strategic transaction upon achievement of key milestones. The Opportunity This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially driven CFO to partner with the CEO and investors in accelerating growth and preparing the business for exit. You'll be instrumental in shaping financial strategy, executing acquisitions, and driving operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead financial strategy, planning, and forecasting to support aggressive growth targets Build and optimize scalable financial infrastructure, systems, and controls Drive M&A execution, integration, and post-deal value realization Partner with the CEO and board to monitor KPIs and milestone achievement Own investor reporting, stakeholder communications, and transaction readiness Provide strategic insight and challenge across all commercial decisions What We're Looking For Proven CFO or senior finance leader in a PE-backed, high-growth environment Track record of delivering organic growth and executing buy-and-build strategies Experience preparing a business for exit (trade sale, secondary buyout, IPO) Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Hands-on, agile, and comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting Why Join Us? Be at the heart of a value creation journey with real equity upside Work alongside visionary leadership and top-tier investors Shape a business that's making waves in its sector Lead the charge toward a high-impact transaction We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support. Please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. Please refer to our privacy policy.
Nov 19, 2025
Full time
About the Business Chief Financial Officer required for a private equity-backed business. My client is looking for an experienced finance professional who can work with the CEO to execute the company strategy. The company is entering a transformative phase, targeting a strategic transaction upon achievement of key milestones. The Opportunity This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially driven CFO to partner with the CEO and investors in accelerating growth and preparing the business for exit. You'll be instrumental in shaping financial strategy, executing acquisitions, and driving operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead financial strategy, planning, and forecasting to support aggressive growth targets Build and optimize scalable financial infrastructure, systems, and controls Drive M&A execution, integration, and post-deal value realization Partner with the CEO and board to monitor KPIs and milestone achievement Own investor reporting, stakeholder communications, and transaction readiness Provide strategic insight and challenge across all commercial decisions What We're Looking For Proven CFO or senior finance leader in a PE-backed, high-growth environment Track record of delivering organic growth and executing buy-and-build strategies Experience preparing a business for exit (trade sale, secondary buyout, IPO) Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Hands-on, agile, and comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting Why Join Us? Be at the heart of a value creation journey with real equity upside Work alongside visionary leadership and top-tier investors Shape a business that's making waves in its sector Lead the charge toward a high-impact transaction We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support. Please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. Please refer to our privacy policy.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hours: 30 per week (4 days) - flexible on days. Full-time will be considered. Contract type: 12 months fixed term from September 2025 (maternity cover) Salary: £Competitive Reporting to: Director of Legal and Business Affairs We are seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to provide maternity cover for our legal counsel. The successful candidate will support the Legal and Business Affairs team in managing a variety of legal support requests from across the business. Day to day workload will include supporting with various commercial agreements, intellectual property management, approving marketing copy, supplier onboarding, low level dispute resolution and providing general first line support on legal enquiries. This role would suit a generalist commercial lawyer looking to build on existing in-house experience or broaden their private practice skills set by joining a fast-growing business. You will be dealing with a variety of legal topics and your day-to-day workload will require contract drafting skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage and prioritise an ever-changing workload with discretion and precision. Key responsibilities: Contract drafting and negotiation: Legal Counsel (maternity cover) Legal and Business Affairs Legal Counsel (maternity cover) Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hours: 30 per week (4 days) - flexible on days. Full-time will be considered. Contract type: 12 months fixed term from September 2025 (maternity cover) Salary: £Competitive Reporting to: Director of Legal and Business Affairs We are seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to provide maternity cover for our legal counsel. The successful candidate will support the Legal and Business Affairs team in managing a variety of legal support requests from across the business. Day to day workload will include supporting with various commercial agreements, intellectual property management, approving marketing copy, supplier onboarding, low level dispute resolution and providing general first line support on legal enquiries. This role would suit a generalist commercial lawyer looking to build on existing in-house experience or broaden their private practice skills set by joining a fast-growing business. You will be dealing with a variety of legal topics and your day-to-day workload will require contract drafting skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage and prioritise an ever-changing workload with discretion and precision. Key responsibilities: Contract drafting and negotiation: Draft, review, negotiate and amend commercial agreements with client partners and suppliers. Prepare and revise special conditions, draft bespoke agreements and respond to counterparties' legal comments. Liaise with internal stakeholders to draft and negotiate agreements and ensure alignment with business objectives. Legal risk and dispute management: Provide guidance and support the Customer Support team in the handling of consumer complaints. Supporting the various internal departments with ad-hoc enquiries, for example, marketing, employment, litigation, consumer, commercial and intellectual property related matters. Legal research: Supporting the Data Protection officer where required. Support the senior compliance counsel on regulatory matters, including ICO, IPO and advertising standards referrals. Manage energy billing disputes and pre-litigation correspondence with external legal teams. Advise on supplier and partner agreements. Supplier and invoice management: Set up new suppliers and process invoices via SAGE. Coordinate with Finance and external vendors to validate and resolve billing issues. Intellectual property oversight: Manage the Group's trademark portfolio. Administer trademark watching services (e.g., Corsearch) and ensure brand protection. Liaise with marketing and legal teams to monitor third-party trademark applications. Internal legal support: Provide legal input on procurement questionnaires and onboarding documentation. Review, develop, draft, and update internal precedent agreements including T&Cs and NDAs. Skills and experience: Qualified solicitor or legal executive with commercial law experience, preferably with some in-house experience but this is not essential. Ideally 1 to 4 years' experience but all levels considered. Ideally some familiarity with the ASA CAP and BCAP Code. Strong drafting and negotiation skills. Some experience in low level dispute resolution (pre-action negotiations only) and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with IP protection and trademark monitoring. Proficiency and interest in legal document management. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. About us: UniHomes has been named the fastest-growing technology company in Yorkshire and the Northeast in the 2023 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50. We are also incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW). Our industry-leading property search portal and utility management service enables our established and ever-increasing network of letting agent partners, to offer hassle-free all-inclusive accommodation to our growing and strong community of university students, who are actively seeking their perfect shared house. We are taking the market by storm, currently in over 60 university cities and towns across the UK, and we have huge ambitions for 2025. Founded by three Sheffield property entrepreneurs in 2015, we have experienced remarkable growth and now have a team of almost one hundred at our Sheffield City Centre office. With recent minority investment from LDC we are scaling up our teams ready to conquer new horizons. There couldn't be a more exciting time to join us. We are a team driven and united by our core values: Lead the Way In it Together Customers Matter Keep it Simple Rise Above Challenges Make it Happen What do you get when you work here? With people and culture at the heart of our organisation, we are continually enhancing our employee offer and culture. We are incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) and an accredited Living Wage employer - all our employees earn a fair living wage above the government minimum wage. Working in our stunning new office at New Era Square in the centre of Sheffield, you will get complimentary breakfast, hot & cold drinks, snacks, pool table, holidays, length of service days, voluntary day, enhanced pension scheme, pension salary sacrifice scheme, healthcare scheme, Employee Assistant Programme, sick pay, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, career progression, a commitment to personal and professional development, employee of the month award, refer a friend scheme, staff discounts, mental health and financial support, and company social events. At UniHomes we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and which values individuals for their unique perspectives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to make the recruitment process more accessible to you. We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding. Apply
Nov 19, 2025
Full time
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hours: 30 per week (4 days) - flexible on days. Full-time will be considered. Contract type: 12 months fixed term from September 2025 (maternity cover) Salary: £Competitive Reporting to: Director of Legal and Business Affairs We are seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to provide maternity cover for our legal counsel. The successful candidate will support the Legal and Business Affairs team in managing a variety of legal support requests from across the business. Day to day workload will include supporting with various commercial agreements, intellectual property management, approving marketing copy, supplier onboarding, low level dispute resolution and providing general first line support on legal enquiries. This role would suit a generalist commercial lawyer looking to build on existing in-house experience or broaden their private practice skills set by joining a fast-growing business. You will be dealing with a variety of legal topics and your day-to-day workload will require contract drafting skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage and prioritise an ever-changing workload with discretion and precision. Key responsibilities: Contract drafting and negotiation: Legal Counsel (maternity cover) Legal and Business Affairs Legal Counsel (maternity cover) Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hours: 30 per week (4 days) - flexible on days. Full-time will be considered. Contract type: 12 months fixed term from September 2025 (maternity cover) Salary: £Competitive Reporting to: Director of Legal and Business Affairs We are seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to provide maternity cover for our legal counsel. The successful candidate will support the Legal and Business Affairs team in managing a variety of legal support requests from across the business. Day to day workload will include supporting with various commercial agreements, intellectual property management, approving marketing copy, supplier onboarding, low level dispute resolution and providing general first line support on legal enquiries. This role would suit a generalist commercial lawyer looking to build on existing in-house experience or broaden their private practice skills set by joining a fast-growing business. You will be dealing with a variety of legal topics and your day-to-day workload will require contract drafting skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage and prioritise an ever-changing workload with discretion and precision. Key responsibilities: Contract drafting and negotiation: Draft, review, negotiate and amend commercial agreements with client partners and suppliers. Prepare and revise special conditions, draft bespoke agreements and respond to counterparties' legal comments. Liaise with internal stakeholders to draft and negotiate agreements and ensure alignment with business objectives. Legal risk and dispute management: Provide guidance and support the Customer Support team in the handling of consumer complaints. Supporting the various internal departments with ad-hoc enquiries, for example, marketing, employment, litigation, consumer, commercial and intellectual property related matters. Legal research: Supporting the Data Protection officer where required. Support the senior compliance counsel on regulatory matters, including ICO, IPO and advertising standards referrals. Manage energy billing disputes and pre-litigation correspondence with external legal teams. Advise on supplier and partner agreements. Supplier and invoice management: Set up new suppliers and process invoices via SAGE. Coordinate with Finance and external vendors to validate and resolve billing issues. Intellectual property oversight: Manage the Group's trademark portfolio. Administer trademark watching services (e.g., Corsearch) and ensure brand protection. Liaise with marketing and legal teams to monitor third-party trademark applications. Internal legal support: Provide legal input on procurement questionnaires and onboarding documentation. Review, develop, draft, and update internal precedent agreements including T&Cs and NDAs. Skills and experience: Qualified solicitor or legal executive with commercial law experience, preferably with some in-house experience but this is not essential. Ideally 1 to 4 years' experience but all levels considered. Ideally some familiarity with the ASA CAP and BCAP Code. Strong drafting and negotiation skills. Some experience in low level dispute resolution (pre-action negotiations only) and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with IP protection and trademark monitoring. Proficiency and interest in legal document management. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. About us: UniHomes has been named the fastest-growing technology company in Yorkshire and the Northeast in the 2023 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50. We are also incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW). Our industry-leading property search portal and utility management service enables our established and ever-increasing network of letting agent partners, to offer hassle-free all-inclusive accommodation to our growing and strong community of university students, who are actively seeking their perfect shared house. We are taking the market by storm, currently in over 60 university cities and towns across the UK, and we have huge ambitions for 2025. Founded by three Sheffield property entrepreneurs in 2015, we have experienced remarkable growth and now have a team of almost one hundred at our Sheffield City Centre office. With recent minority investment from LDC we are scaling up our teams ready to conquer new horizons. There couldn't be a more exciting time to join us. We are a team driven and united by our core values: Lead the Way In it Together Customers Matter Keep it Simple Rise Above Challenges Make it Happen What do you get when you work here? With people and culture at the heart of our organisation, we are continually enhancing our employee offer and culture. We are incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) and an accredited Living Wage employer - all our employees earn a fair living wage above the government minimum wage. Working in our stunning new office at New Era Square in the centre of Sheffield, you will get complimentary breakfast, hot & cold drinks, snacks, pool table, holidays, length of service days, voluntary day, enhanced pension scheme, pension salary sacrifice scheme, healthcare scheme, Employee Assistant Programme, sick pay, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, career progression, a commitment to personal and professional development, employee of the month award, refer a friend scheme, staff discounts, mental health and financial support, and company social events. At UniHomes we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and which values individuals for their unique perspectives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to make the recruitment process more accessible to you. We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding. Apply
Experience Oxfordshire is the official Destination Management Organisation (DMO) and Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for Oxfordshire. It is the trading arm of the parent charity, Experience Oxfordshire Charitable Trust, and is a not for profit partnership organisation that is committed to the promotion, management, and development of Oxfordshire as a great destination to live, work, visit and do business. The DMO seeks to improve growth and productivity across Oxfordshire's visitor economy through the provision of essential business advice and support services to our partners. Experience Oxfordshire was one of the first destinations in England to gain LVEP status from national tourist board, VisitEngland. As an LVEP, Experience Oxfordshire is recognised as a high performing organisation, supporting collaborative working both locally, through its network of partners and those with interest in the visitor economy, and nationally on shared priorities. Read our Highlights 2023/24 publication which showcases the impact and reach of our work. Highlights Brochure by Experience Oxfordshire - Issuu. The visitor economy is vitally important to Oxfordshire. Prior to the Covid 19 pandemic each year Oxfordshire welcomed over 30 million visitors to the County who spent £2.3 billion in the local economy which supported over 40,000 jobs - 12 % of all jobs across Oxfordshire. Our organisation is funded in part by partners from all sectors of the Oxfordshire economy, including hotels, retail, events, transport and restaurants. We work with our partners to collectively promote their products and services and grow the visitor economy across Oxfordshire through a variety of B2B and B2C channels. The rest of our income comes from providing services such as travel trade, MICE referrals, commissioned services and consultancy, and operating the award winning Oxford Official Walking Tours. More information: The Role This exciting new and broad ranging role is ideal for an experienced business development manager to play a leading role in the visitor economy and drive transformational change across Experience Oxfordshire, significantly contributing to the organisation's sustainability. We are looking for someone with significant experience in successful grant application, management and delivery, alongside strong commercial acumen to develop new revenue opportunities. The role would be suitable for someone looking to join a small, collaborative team with big plans for future growth. The individual should be innovative and creative, with strong partnership skills and a passion for Oxfordshire and the visitor economy. Main Responsibilities Lead on developing and delivering new income stream opportunities for the organisation. Support and enhance existing commercial services across the organisation. Develop large scale funding bids to deliver strong added value for Oxfordshire that address key challenges and priorities for the visitor economy. Identify, develop and implement a new grant programme of activity that highlights new opportunities and manage the process from application to delivery. Identify opportunities and secure income for grant funded projects, operating as project manager for funded projects. Work across the organisation to meet and exceed income targets. Apply for and deliver funded programmes ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, providing demonstrable impact and value for the funder, the destination and stakeholders, while maximising revenue for the organisation. Be accountable for delivery against agreed financial and service targets. Develop and deliver innovative solutions for the organisation that provide a sustainable revenue stream. Develop a commercial strategy for new business that drives additional income through commissioned services, marketing, partnership, business events and tours activities. Support the development of strategic stakeholder partnerships across the County, identifying opportunities for collaboration on visitor economy projects. Ensure that appropriate and accurate management information is available. Work across the organisation to ensure services are delivered in a joined up manner. Maintain appropriate internal and external networks. Ensure the activities of commercial services are safe and comply with applicable legislation and regulation. Ensure opportunities to generate income are optimised and services delivered in a cost effective and sustainable manner against agreed targets. Undertake any duties commensurate with the post as requested by the CEO. Communication Internally: CEO, Marketing and Partnership, Oxford Official Walking Tours and Finance departments (Board of Directors and Trustees as required). Externally: Experience Oxfordshire partners, stakeholders, Local Authorities and national agencies as appropriate. Further Details Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer Direct reports: None Location: Office Based Role at Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1HZ Salary: Up to £40k per annum depending on experience (pro rata for part time) Hours: Part Time or Full Time considered - minimum 24 hours per week Company Benefits: 25 days annual leave (inclusive of Christmas office closure) plus bank holidays, statutory employee pension scheme, access to company 'Perks for Partners' discounts across Oxfordshire providing significant savings, regular team social events, free parking on site. Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm For further information and to apply for the role please contact Strong Recruitment at or call . Applications will require your CV and covering letter outlining why you are interested and why you think you would be suitable for the role. Please note applications without a CV will not be considered.
Nov 19, 2025
Full time
Experience Oxfordshire is the official Destination Management Organisation (DMO) and Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for Oxfordshire. It is the trading arm of the parent charity, Experience Oxfordshire Charitable Trust, and is a not for profit partnership organisation that is committed to the promotion, management, and development of Oxfordshire as a great destination to live, work, visit and do business. The DMO seeks to improve growth and productivity across Oxfordshire's visitor economy through the provision of essential business advice and support services to our partners. Experience Oxfordshire was one of the first destinations in England to gain LVEP status from national tourist board, VisitEngland. As an LVEP, Experience Oxfordshire is recognised as a high performing organisation, supporting collaborative working both locally, through its network of partners and those with interest in the visitor economy, and nationally on shared priorities. Read our Highlights 2023/24 publication which showcases the impact and reach of our work. Highlights Brochure by Experience Oxfordshire - Issuu. The visitor economy is vitally important to Oxfordshire. Prior to the Covid 19 pandemic each year Oxfordshire welcomed over 30 million visitors to the County who spent £2.3 billion in the local economy which supported over 40,000 jobs - 12 % of all jobs across Oxfordshire. Our organisation is funded in part by partners from all sectors of the Oxfordshire economy, including hotels, retail, events, transport and restaurants. We work with our partners to collectively promote their products and services and grow the visitor economy across Oxfordshire through a variety of B2B and B2C channels. The rest of our income comes from providing services such as travel trade, MICE referrals, commissioned services and consultancy, and operating the award winning Oxford Official Walking Tours. More information: The Role This exciting new and broad ranging role is ideal for an experienced business development manager to play a leading role in the visitor economy and drive transformational change across Experience Oxfordshire, significantly contributing to the organisation's sustainability. We are looking for someone with significant experience in successful grant application, management and delivery, alongside strong commercial acumen to develop new revenue opportunities. The role would be suitable for someone looking to join a small, collaborative team with big plans for future growth. The individual should be innovative and creative, with strong partnership skills and a passion for Oxfordshire and the visitor economy. Main Responsibilities Lead on developing and delivering new income stream opportunities for the organisation. Support and enhance existing commercial services across the organisation. Develop large scale funding bids to deliver strong added value for Oxfordshire that address key challenges and priorities for the visitor economy. Identify, develop and implement a new grant programme of activity that highlights new opportunities and manage the process from application to delivery. Identify opportunities and secure income for grant funded projects, operating as project manager for funded projects. Work across the organisation to meet and exceed income targets. Apply for and deliver funded programmes ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, providing demonstrable impact and value for the funder, the destination and stakeholders, while maximising revenue for the organisation. Be accountable for delivery against agreed financial and service targets. Develop and deliver innovative solutions for the organisation that provide a sustainable revenue stream. Develop a commercial strategy for new business that drives additional income through commissioned services, marketing, partnership, business events and tours activities. Support the development of strategic stakeholder partnerships across the County, identifying opportunities for collaboration on visitor economy projects. Ensure that appropriate and accurate management information is available. Work across the organisation to ensure services are delivered in a joined up manner. Maintain appropriate internal and external networks. Ensure the activities of commercial services are safe and comply with applicable legislation and regulation. Ensure opportunities to generate income are optimised and services delivered in a cost effective and sustainable manner against agreed targets. Undertake any duties commensurate with the post as requested by the CEO. Communication Internally: CEO, Marketing and Partnership, Oxford Official Walking Tours and Finance departments (Board of Directors and Trustees as required). Externally: Experience Oxfordshire partners, stakeholders, Local Authorities and national agencies as appropriate. Further Details Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer Direct reports: None Location: Office Based Role at Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1HZ Salary: Up to £40k per annum depending on experience (pro rata for part time) Hours: Part Time or Full Time considered - minimum 24 hours per week Company Benefits: 25 days annual leave (inclusive of Christmas office closure) plus bank holidays, statutory employee pension scheme, access to company 'Perks for Partners' discounts across Oxfordshire providing significant savings, regular team social events, free parking on site. Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm For further information and to apply for the role please contact Strong Recruitment at or call . Applications will require your CV and covering letter outlining why you are interested and why you think you would be suitable for the role. Please note applications without a CV will not be considered.
Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is thrilled to be selected as the Specialist Recruitment partner for Bron Afon Community Housing to appoint a Finance Officer (Income) to join their busy Finance Team and help ensure the accurate, timely and high-quality processing of income across the organisation click apply for full job details
Nov 19, 2025
Full time
Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is thrilled to be selected as the Specialist Recruitment partner for Bron Afon Community Housing to appoint a Finance Officer (Income) to join their busy Finance Team and help ensure the accurate, timely and high-quality processing of income across the organisation click apply for full job details
The Head and Governors are seeking to appoint a commercially astute, strategic, and dynamic Chief Operations Officer (COO) to join the Leadership Team at St Mary's Calne and St Margaret's Prep. St Mary's Calne is a leading UK independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18, shaped by the values of a full boarding ethos. St Mary's Calne opened in 1873, currently has 335 pupils of whom around 80% board and has a strong national and international reputation. St Margaret's Prep provides a rich and dynamic educational experience for boys and girls aged 2 to 11, offering boarding from Year 5. The Schools share a beautiful 27-acre campus, where exceptional facilities support a broad and diverse educational offering. Located in the historic market town of Calne, in Wiltshire, the Schools are 20 minutes from Bath, within easy reach of Bristol and Oxford and have direct transport links to London. The Schools together enjoy a healthy pupil roll and robust finances. This is a pivotal role for an experienced and engaging professional who will lead the Schools' business and support operations, while playing a central part in shaping and delivering their long-term strategic vision. Reporting to the Head, the COO will have overall responsibility for key operational areas including finance, estates and facilities, HR, the Sports Club, Health and Safety, catering, housekeeping, transport, and commercial activities. They will help shape and execute the Schools' future strategy while ensuring operational excellence, financial strength, and long-term sustainability across both schools. The COO will also serve as Clerk to the Governors. Candidates will have a proven track record in senior financial and operational leadership, with strong business and strategic planning skills, and the ability to inspire and lead multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in an education setting is not essential, but candidates must demonstrate empathy with independent education, as well as commitment to the ethos and values of St Mary's and St Margaret's. A collaborative style and the ability to build trusted relationships across a warm, engaged school community are essential. Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange a confidential discussion with: The deadline for receipt of applications is 10.00am on Monday 17 November 2025. Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on "Apply Now " and upload your documents according to the instructions provided. You should submit the following (both in PDF format): A completed application form. A covering letter addressed to the Head, Mrs Anne Wakefield. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role. If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Laura Cave, Project Coordinator, at . Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on (0) . N.B. Safer recruitment checks will be made at all stages in the recruitment process. St Mary's Calne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure. RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools. The deadline for receipt of the application is 10.00am on Monday 17 November 2025 Preliminary interviews with RSAcademics will take place online via Microsoft Teams in the week commencing Monday 24 November 2025 Longlist interviews will take place at the school on Monday 1 December 2025 Shortlist interviews will be held at the school on Monday 8 December 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Full time
The Head and Governors are seeking to appoint a commercially astute, strategic, and dynamic Chief Operations Officer (COO) to join the Leadership Team at St Mary's Calne and St Margaret's Prep. St Mary's Calne is a leading UK independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18, shaped by the values of a full boarding ethos. St Mary's Calne opened in 1873, currently has 335 pupils of whom around 80% board and has a strong national and international reputation. St Margaret's Prep provides a rich and dynamic educational experience for boys and girls aged 2 to 11, offering boarding from Year 5. The Schools share a beautiful 27-acre campus, where exceptional facilities support a broad and diverse educational offering. Located in the historic market town of Calne, in Wiltshire, the Schools are 20 minutes from Bath, within easy reach of Bristol and Oxford and have direct transport links to London. The Schools together enjoy a healthy pupil roll and robust finances. This is a pivotal role for an experienced and engaging professional who will lead the Schools' business and support operations, while playing a central part in shaping and delivering their long-term strategic vision. Reporting to the Head, the COO will have overall responsibility for key operational areas including finance, estates and facilities, HR, the Sports Club, Health and Safety, catering, housekeeping, transport, and commercial activities. They will help shape and execute the Schools' future strategy while ensuring operational excellence, financial strength, and long-term sustainability across both schools. The COO will also serve as Clerk to the Governors. Candidates will have a proven track record in senior financial and operational leadership, with strong business and strategic planning skills, and the ability to inspire and lead multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in an education setting is not essential, but candidates must demonstrate empathy with independent education, as well as commitment to the ethos and values of St Mary's and St Margaret's. A collaborative style and the ability to build trusted relationships across a warm, engaged school community are essential. Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange a confidential discussion with: The deadline for receipt of applications is 10.00am on Monday 17 November 2025. Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on "Apply Now " and upload your documents according to the instructions provided. You should submit the following (both in PDF format): A completed application form. A covering letter addressed to the Head, Mrs Anne Wakefield. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role. If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Laura Cave, Project Coordinator, at . Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on (0) . N.B. Safer recruitment checks will be made at all stages in the recruitment process. St Mary's Calne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure. RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools. The deadline for receipt of the application is 10.00am on Monday 17 November 2025 Preliminary interviews with RSAcademics will take place online via Microsoft Teams in the week commencing Monday 24 November 2025 Longlist interviews will take place at the school on Monday 1 December 2025 Shortlist interviews will be held at the school on Monday 8 December 2025
SF Recruitment (Birmingham)
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Accounts Assistant - Leamington Spa (Office-Based) A well-established independent education group is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their friendly on-site finance team. This is a hands-on, varied role offering stability, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to contribute to the smooth financial running of a busy organisation click apply for full job details
Nov 19, 2025
Full time
Accounts Assistant - Leamington Spa (Office-Based) A well-established independent education group is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their friendly on-site finance team. This is a hands-on, varied role offering stability, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to contribute to the smooth financial running of a busy organisation click apply for full job details
Finance Assistant (School Environment) Tower Hamlets Are you a detail-oriented individual with experience in school finance and SMS software? An inclusive and forward-thinking school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team in November 2026 , this is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with the schools Finance Officer, supporting day-to-day financial operations in a f click apply for full job details
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Finance Assistant (School Environment) Tower Hamlets Are you a detail-oriented individual with experience in school finance and SMS software? An inclusive and forward-thinking school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team in November 2026 , this is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with the schools Finance Officer, supporting day-to-day financial operations in a f click apply for full job details
Technical and Compliance Officer - Farming When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Wehave an exciting opportunity for a Technical and Compliance Officer to join our team atAgrial Fresh Farms, producer of the Florette Salad brand, in Colchester, CO7 7HG. This role is a temporary Maternity Cover role for 12 months and will ensure the maintenance of the farm food safety and quality management systems as well as our technical records, so that customer requirements are fulfilled and certification is maintained. The Technical and Compliance Officer will support our farm in managing our internal audit schedule as well as leading all customer technical and compliance audits. The successful candidate will understand appropriate standards such as Leaf, Red Tractor, and Sedex, and make improvements across our food safety and QMS systems to ensure they are fit for purpose. Being BASIS registered and experience with farming from a technical and compliance standpoint is essential for this role. Working hours:Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Pay:Up to £42,000 per annum DOE, pro rata. Main Responsibilities Manage and maintain the food safety, quality management systems, and internal audit schedule Maintaining all records (e.g. spray records, planting and drilling information) pertinent to demonstrating compliance and readily available to the appropriate standard for audit. Leading all technical and compliance audits and visits for customers. Creating and maintaining a sampling and analysis plan to ensure continued compliance with customer, certification body and regulatory standards. Keeping up to date with the appropriate standards, Leaf, Global Gap+, Sedex, Red Tractor etc. to ensure our systems remain fit for purpose making improvements where required. Key user for on farm IT systems maintenance, administration and data entry to Gate-keeper, Field plotter etc. SkillsandExperience Required BASIS registered with good agronomic pesticide application knowledge. Health & Safety IOSH awareness or qualifications. Strong IT Literacy with experience of farm IT maintenance and admin systems (Gate-keeper, field plotter). Understanding of farm standards and their application e.g. RT, Leaf, Global Gap +. Self-management in an administration environment and understanding of farming terminology. Previous experience of developing Farm Quality Standards is highly desirable. Good communication and people skills across internal and external stakeholders. What You Will GetInReturn An annual salary of up to £42,000 DOE, and a range of employee benefits youd expect from a market leading business, including: Life Assurance:3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary. Employee Assistance Programme:Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues. Annual leave entitlement:33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as an option to purchase an additional working week of holiday. Training and Development:Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes. Benefits Platforms:Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance. Other:Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and much more! About Us Agrial Fresh Farms Ltd is one of three UK based sites owned by the French co-operative group, Agrial. Agrial has operations across 18 regions with 280 farming outlets and it's not just about lettuce! Our Agrial Fresh Farms site is an Integrated farming operation based in Colchester, Essex. The salad farm provides baby leaf year-round to the UK, grown in polytunnels, and whole head and outdoor crops throughout the summer. The produce is supplied into our UK sites for processing and distribution, which is then ready to be sold in your favourite supermarkets, fast-food establishments, and restaurants! All 3 UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. The business is more recognisable in the UK by its Florette salad brand and we are now one of the UKs leading producers in the industry. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount! Next Steps Its an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us in innovating in everything we do! Were looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills andexperiencewe are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey! Please apply directly or alternatively contactWill Kaye, Recruitment Officerfor a totally confidential discussion. Agrial Fresh Producereservetherightto close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. VISA Sponsorship:Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Our recruitment process will ask you to provide evidence of your unlimited Right to Work in the UK. Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer.In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. Thats why weve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work. JBRP1_UKTJ
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Technical and Compliance Officer - Farming When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Wehave an exciting opportunity for a Technical and Compliance Officer to join our team atAgrial Fresh Farms, producer of the Florette Salad brand, in Colchester, CO7 7HG. This role is a temporary Maternity Cover role for 12 months and will ensure the maintenance of the farm food safety and quality management systems as well as our technical records, so that customer requirements are fulfilled and certification is maintained. The Technical and Compliance Officer will support our farm in managing our internal audit schedule as well as leading all customer technical and compliance audits. The successful candidate will understand appropriate standards such as Leaf, Red Tractor, and Sedex, and make improvements across our food safety and QMS systems to ensure they are fit for purpose. Being BASIS registered and experience with farming from a technical and compliance standpoint is essential for this role. Working hours:Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Pay:Up to £42,000 per annum DOE, pro rata. Main Responsibilities Manage and maintain the food safety, quality management systems, and internal audit schedule Maintaining all records (e.g. spray records, planting and drilling information) pertinent to demonstrating compliance and readily available to the appropriate standard for audit. Leading all technical and compliance audits and visits for customers. Creating and maintaining a sampling and analysis plan to ensure continued compliance with customer, certification body and regulatory standards. Keeping up to date with the appropriate standards, Leaf, Global Gap+, Sedex, Red Tractor etc. to ensure our systems remain fit for purpose making improvements where required. Key user for on farm IT systems maintenance, administration and data entry to Gate-keeper, Field plotter etc. SkillsandExperience Required BASIS registered with good agronomic pesticide application knowledge. Health & Safety IOSH awareness or qualifications. Strong IT Literacy with experience of farm IT maintenance and admin systems (Gate-keeper, field plotter). Understanding of farm standards and their application e.g. RT, Leaf, Global Gap +. Self-management in an administration environment and understanding of farming terminology. Previous experience of developing Farm Quality Standards is highly desirable. Good communication and people skills across internal and external stakeholders. What You Will GetInReturn An annual salary of up to £42,000 DOE, and a range of employee benefits youd expect from a market leading business, including: Life Assurance:3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary. Employee Assistance Programme:Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues. Annual leave entitlement:33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as an option to purchase an additional working week of holiday. Training and Development:Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes. Benefits Platforms:Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance. Other:Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and much more! About Us Agrial Fresh Farms Ltd is one of three UK based sites owned by the French co-operative group, Agrial. Agrial has operations across 18 regions with 280 farming outlets and it's not just about lettuce! Our Agrial Fresh Farms site is an Integrated farming operation based in Colchester, Essex. The salad farm provides baby leaf year-round to the UK, grown in polytunnels, and whole head and outdoor crops throughout the summer. The produce is supplied into our UK sites for processing and distribution, which is then ready to be sold in your favourite supermarkets, fast-food establishments, and restaurants! All 3 UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. The business is more recognisable in the UK by its Florette salad brand and we are now one of the UKs leading producers in the industry. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount! Next Steps Its an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us in innovating in everything we do! Were looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills andexperiencewe are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey! Please apply directly or alternatively contactWill Kaye, Recruitment Officerfor a totally confidential discussion. Agrial Fresh Producereservetherightto close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. VISA Sponsorship:Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Our recruitment process will ask you to provide evidence of your unlimited Right to Work in the UK. Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer.In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. Thats why weve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work. JBRP1_UKTJ
Systems Engineering and Assessment Limited
Barnstaple, Devon
About The Role Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. Working within the finance team, you will work with other departments in the business including Project Management, Purchasing and Commercial to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting on contracted and internal projects actual a click apply for full job details
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
About The Role Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. Working within the finance team, you will work with other departments in the business including Project Management, Purchasing and Commercial to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting on contracted and internal projects actual a click apply for full job details
About Our Client Our customer is a market leader in the Tech & Digital space. Job Description Are you a strategic Talent Acquisition leader with a deep understanding of the Tech & Product landscape? Do you thrive in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments where you can shape the function, influence at c-suite level, and build something exceptional? This is a career-defining opportunity to join one of the North's most innovative and ambitious technology and digital businesses. Backed by private equity and led by an inspiring senior team, the business is on a major growth trajectory - with a clear investment plan, a vibrant culture, and the drive to become a true employer of choice. Reporting into the Divisional HR Director, with a dotted line to the Chief People Officer, this role will combine strategic influence with operational delivery. You'll lead the TA strategy across the business while scaling the Technology & Product functions and managing a small, capable team. You'll act as a trusted advisor and partner to the Chief Technology & Product Officer and wider leadership team - influencing hiring strategy, shaping the employer brand, and embedding a high performing, data driven approach to talent acquisition. Key Responsibilities Lead and elevate the Talent Acquisition function into a true strategic business partner. Scale Technology & Product teams to meet ambitious growth plans - with headcount expected to rise by over 200 roles in the next 12-18 months. Drive technology and process improvements, including the rollout of a new ATS, ensuring recruitment activity is efficient, consistent, and insight led. Enhance employer brand and EVP, positioning the business as a destination for top talent across all disciplines. Influence and coach senior stakeholders, including c suite leaders, ensuring talent decisions are aligned with business strategy. Champion diversity and inclusion, building balanced pipelines and creating equitable hiring practices across Tech & Product. Develop and mentor the existing team, building strategic capability and commercial awareness within the function. This role requires two to three days in an office environment. The Successful Applicant About You You're a strategic TA professional with proven experience scaling high-performing Tech & Product teams - ideally within a PE backed, digital, or high growth business. You balance commercial acumen with people centric thinking and have the credibility to influence at senior levels. You'll bring: A strong understanding of the Tech & Product recruitment market and how to attract niche, in demand talent. Proven experience designing and delivering scalable, data driven TA strategies. Confidence to partner and challenge senior stakeholders, particularly across Technology, Product, and Finance. A track record of improving processes, systems, and candidate experience while reducing agency dependency. A collaborative, coaching led style with the ability to develop others. The Impact & Culture This is more than a recruitment role - it's a strategic opportunity to shape how talent is identified, engaged, and retained in one of the region's standout businesses. You'll join a high performing, forward thinking HR function that values curiosity, courage, and innovation. Your success will be visible through improved hiring efficiency, stronger engagement, reduced external spend, and the attraction of diverse, world class talent. What's on Offer This role offers a base salary up to £80,000 per annum, plus a performance related bonus and a suite of benefits.
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
About Our Client Our customer is a market leader in the Tech & Digital space. Job Description Are you a strategic Talent Acquisition leader with a deep understanding of the Tech & Product landscape? Do you thrive in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments where you can shape the function, influence at c-suite level, and build something exceptional? This is a career-defining opportunity to join one of the North's most innovative and ambitious technology and digital businesses. Backed by private equity and led by an inspiring senior team, the business is on a major growth trajectory - with a clear investment plan, a vibrant culture, and the drive to become a true employer of choice. Reporting into the Divisional HR Director, with a dotted line to the Chief People Officer, this role will combine strategic influence with operational delivery. You'll lead the TA strategy across the business while scaling the Technology & Product functions and managing a small, capable team. You'll act as a trusted advisor and partner to the Chief Technology & Product Officer and wider leadership team - influencing hiring strategy, shaping the employer brand, and embedding a high performing, data driven approach to talent acquisition. Key Responsibilities Lead and elevate the Talent Acquisition function into a true strategic business partner. Scale Technology & Product teams to meet ambitious growth plans - with headcount expected to rise by over 200 roles in the next 12-18 months. Drive technology and process improvements, including the rollout of a new ATS, ensuring recruitment activity is efficient, consistent, and insight led. Enhance employer brand and EVP, positioning the business as a destination for top talent across all disciplines. Influence and coach senior stakeholders, including c suite leaders, ensuring talent decisions are aligned with business strategy. Champion diversity and inclusion, building balanced pipelines and creating equitable hiring practices across Tech & Product. Develop and mentor the existing team, building strategic capability and commercial awareness within the function. This role requires two to three days in an office environment. The Successful Applicant About You You're a strategic TA professional with proven experience scaling high-performing Tech & Product teams - ideally within a PE backed, digital, or high growth business. You balance commercial acumen with people centric thinking and have the credibility to influence at senior levels. You'll bring: A strong understanding of the Tech & Product recruitment market and how to attract niche, in demand talent. Proven experience designing and delivering scalable, data driven TA strategies. Confidence to partner and challenge senior stakeholders, particularly across Technology, Product, and Finance. A track record of improving processes, systems, and candidate experience while reducing agency dependency. A collaborative, coaching led style with the ability to develop others. The Impact & Culture This is more than a recruitment role - it's a strategic opportunity to shape how talent is identified, engaged, and retained in one of the region's standout businesses. You'll join a high performing, forward thinking HR function that values curiosity, courage, and innovation. Your success will be visible through improved hiring efficiency, stronger engagement, reduced external spend, and the attraction of diverse, world class talent. What's on Offer This role offers a base salary up to £80,000 per annum, plus a performance related bonus and a suite of benefits.
LIFE Raft Finance Officer Reference: OCT Location: Home based in Northern Ireland Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Pro Rata Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave Duration: Fixed-Term for15 months Hours: Part Time, 25 hours per week We are looking for a Finance Officer for the LIFE Raft project - Rathlin Acting for Tomorrow: Removing invasive non-native ferrets and click apply for full job details
Nov 18, 2025
Contractor
LIFE Raft Finance Officer Reference: OCT Location: Home based in Northern Ireland Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Pro Rata Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave Duration: Fixed-Term for15 months Hours: Part Time, 25 hours per week We are looking for a Finance Officer for the LIFE Raft project - Rathlin Acting for Tomorrow: Removing invasive non-native ferrets and click apply for full job details
Head of Risk & Compliance Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Risk & Compliance will be accountable for our effective risk management strategy, providing oversight and assurance to ensure that the business meets all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements. The successful candidate will champion a culture of compliance, raising awareness and providing advice on regulatory aspects across the business, ensuring that we are compliant with our internal business processes as well as all relevant regulatory and legislative standards including, but not limited to, those governed by the Financial Conduct Authority, Payment Card Industry, OFCOM and GDPR. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Develop, lead, and implement a robust Regulatory Compliance framework, ensuring a compliant working environment, with the business identifying and meeting/exceeding all relevant regulatory requirements. Design and embed robust governance and reporting of regulatory compliance and crime matters to Exec level, identifying trends and providing recommendations for action Establish routine reviews of all critical metrics, ensuring stakeholders are held to account Lead collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders across the business to embed the strategies, to create a culture of compliance to minimise and mitigate significant risk exposures. Monthly review meetings with function leads on compliance catch-ups. Coordinate and lead Compliance Committee meetings, identifying agenda items and documenting actions and outcomes. Members being both Exec and Functional heads. Review regulatory changes making proposals where necessary to ensure compliance (forward horizon scanning and interpretation of compliance and risk landscape) Lead, establish, develop, and maintain external strategic level relationships with relevant legal agencies, security experts and relevant government bodies Continually risk assess company practices and policies, conducting regular compliance reviews of internal departments, and developing internal policies and procedures (along with the Legal Counsel). Auditing both departmental compliance effectiveness and adherence. Provide internal review of Customer Finance team operations, ensuring internal and external needs are met. Prepare compliance documentation for statutory, legal, and regulatory purposes and publish/file as required. Source monthly compliance data from across function areas and produce the monthly compliance update for the Board. Own and maintain the corporate risk register. Holding regular meetings with functional leads and reporting to the Exec/Board. Lead and direct corporate investigations involving financial irregularity, whistleblowing allegations and enquiries that are complex or highly sensitive SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience of working in a regulated environment ideally within the retail/consumer sector Previous experience in a role responsible for compliance or equivalent role Solid knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation Strong commercial awareness, understanding financial impacts of any issues or planned resolutions Able to present to the board, audit committee and management on risk and control issues including internal audit, enterprise risk management, fraud, and corruption Ability to interpret compliance and risk requirements and translate them into practical operational processes Project management and change management experience Benefits: Employee discount: amazing discounts available on all Oak Furnitureland products after successful completion of probation Life assurance: free cover of a minimum of two times your annual salary up to the age of 65 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Birthday: an additional day off for you to celebrate your birthday Hybrid working Pension: 4% employee contribution matched by the company Employee Assistance Programme: gives all employees access to both telephone and face-to-face counselling services My Rewards Programme: offers discounts on everything from restaurants and supermarkets, to entertainment and holidays Free on-site parking
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Head of Risk & Compliance Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Risk & Compliance will be accountable for our effective risk management strategy, providing oversight and assurance to ensure that the business meets all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements. The successful candidate will champion a culture of compliance, raising awareness and providing advice on regulatory aspects across the business, ensuring that we are compliant with our internal business processes as well as all relevant regulatory and legislative standards including, but not limited to, those governed by the Financial Conduct Authority, Payment Card Industry, OFCOM and GDPR. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Develop, lead, and implement a robust Regulatory Compliance framework, ensuring a compliant working environment, with the business identifying and meeting/exceeding all relevant regulatory requirements. Design and embed robust governance and reporting of regulatory compliance and crime matters to Exec level, identifying trends and providing recommendations for action Establish routine reviews of all critical metrics, ensuring stakeholders are held to account Lead collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders across the business to embed the strategies, to create a culture of compliance to minimise and mitigate significant risk exposures. Monthly review meetings with function leads on compliance catch-ups. Coordinate and lead Compliance Committee meetings, identifying agenda items and documenting actions and outcomes. Members being both Exec and Functional heads. Review regulatory changes making proposals where necessary to ensure compliance (forward horizon scanning and interpretation of compliance and risk landscape) Lead, establish, develop, and maintain external strategic level relationships with relevant legal agencies, security experts and relevant government bodies Continually risk assess company practices and policies, conducting regular compliance reviews of internal departments, and developing internal policies and procedures (along with the Legal Counsel). Auditing both departmental compliance effectiveness and adherence. Provide internal review of Customer Finance team operations, ensuring internal and external needs are met. Prepare compliance documentation for statutory, legal, and regulatory purposes and publish/file as required. Source monthly compliance data from across function areas and produce the monthly compliance update for the Board. Own and maintain the corporate risk register. Holding regular meetings with functional leads and reporting to the Exec/Board. Lead and direct corporate investigations involving financial irregularity, whistleblowing allegations and enquiries that are complex or highly sensitive SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience of working in a regulated environment ideally within the retail/consumer sector Previous experience in a role responsible for compliance or equivalent role Solid knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation Strong commercial awareness, understanding financial impacts of any issues or planned resolutions Able to present to the board, audit committee and management on risk and control issues including internal audit, enterprise risk management, fraud, and corruption Ability to interpret compliance and risk requirements and translate them into practical operational processes Project management and change management experience Benefits: Employee discount: amazing discounts available on all Oak Furnitureland products after successful completion of probation Life assurance: free cover of a minimum of two times your annual salary up to the age of 65 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Birthday: an additional day off for you to celebrate your birthday Hybrid working Pension: 4% employee contribution matched by the company Employee Assistance Programme: gives all employees access to both telephone and face-to-face counselling services My Rewards Programme: offers discounts on everything from restaurants and supermarkets, to entertainment and holidays Free on-site parking
Canada Life Group (UK) Ltd (The)
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation. Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues. Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers. Job Summary The Unit Pricing & Asset Servicing Manager is responsible for leading the Unit Pricing and Asset Servicing teams. The teams provide effective, efficient and scalable Fund Administration services to the UK's insurance and investment businesses as well as other group companies and third party clients in respect to Assets Under Administration of c£35bn. Responsible for daily pricing of insured funds and quality of asset data including both valuation and qualitative data. The role will ensure the maintenance of a professional quality service in line with internal policies and external regulations that meet client expectations and industry view of Best Practice. Evidenced by timely publication of unit prices, high quality asset data, minimal business errors / losses as well as contributions to Continuous Process Improvement. What You'll Do Lead, manage and develop the Unit Pricing and Asset Servicing teams ensuring high quality, professional services are provided to all European insurance businesses (including third party clients), the wealth management business (UK and International) and the Investment Management businesses in London and Dublin. Leading the delivery of professional Fund Administration services in a controlled and timely manner. Oversee services to agreed standards (SLAs) and provide direction and guidance to motivated, team members which enables the department to grow in ability and technical depth that creates a culture of continuous improvement ensuring the control environment remains fit for purpose. This includes: Accurate daily unit prices of insured funds Timely set up of new assets and ensuring qualitative data remains complete and accurate for internal and external reporting (eg. SII QRT's) Ensuring source of asset prices remains appropriate considering both need for accuracy and also cost of data Accurate processing of income and corporate actions across all asset types and systems (i.e. both Platform and Insured Funds) Support effective risk management, creating a strong risk culture and operating in line with Canada Life's risk strategy, preferences, policies and processes to improve the certainty around achieving our business and customer objectives. Oversee process and control framework for populating European Data Repository with Investment data ensuring data quality targets are met in terms of timeliness, completeness and accuracy. Ensure external operational relationships such as with the Custodian, 3rd Party Administrators, Fund Managers and Data Vendors etc are appropriately managed and maintained. Build collaborative working relationships with other internal areas in order to develop and maintain service levels as required (eg. CLAM SFFS in Winnipeg). Devise appropriate Operational performance indicators (KPI's & KRI's) and Balanced Scorecard data and use such MI to drive results in terms of improved performance. Measures will not only help to improve service delivery and mitigate risk but should also include analysis that supports control and reduction of expenses. Provide technical expertise and oversee the management, training and development of teams and procedure notes keeping both up to date with regulatory, industry and internal requirements as appropriate. Manage the input into ICOFR, RCSA and Policy attestation for Unit Pricing & Asset Servicing in addition to internal and external audit requirements. Ensure change is managed effectively in the area including strategic change (eg. onboarding from acquisitions) and operational change (eg. New Funds) through appropriate change control processes. Oversee planning and implementing of changes in order to comply with regulations or enhance services. Who You Are Extensive Unit Pricing (including Fund Taxation) Investment Administration and Accounting experience, knowledge of European securities and pricing regulations and practices. Ability to manage a demanding operational area with multiple clients and stakeholders delivering accurate, high quality financial data each and every working day. Ability to Manage external business partnerships and maintain trusted internal customer relationships with agreed priorities and varied deliverables with valued European Clients. Ability to communicate complex issues to finance and non-finance staff and an ability to identify, advise and direct appropriate resource to implement practical operational solutions. Qualifications Professional accounting qualification ie CIMA /ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience Benefits of working at Canada Life We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. "At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation. Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues. Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers. Job Summary The Unit Pricing & Asset Servicing Manager is responsible for leading the Unit Pricing and Asset Servicing teams. The teams provide effective, efficient and scalable Fund Administration services to the UK's insurance and investment businesses as well as other group companies and third party clients in respect to Assets Under Administration of c£35bn. Responsible for daily pricing of insured funds and quality of asset data including both valuation and qualitative data. The role will ensure the maintenance of a professional quality service in line with internal policies and external regulations that meet client expectations and industry view of Best Practice. Evidenced by timely publication of unit prices, high quality asset data, minimal business errors / losses as well as contributions to Continuous Process Improvement. What You'll Do Lead, manage and develop the Unit Pricing and Asset Servicing teams ensuring high quality, professional services are provided to all European insurance businesses (including third party clients), the wealth management business (UK and International) and the Investment Management businesses in London and Dublin. Leading the delivery of professional Fund Administration services in a controlled and timely manner. Oversee services to agreed standards (SLAs) and provide direction and guidance to motivated, team members which enables the department to grow in ability and technical depth that creates a culture of continuous improvement ensuring the control environment remains fit for purpose. This includes: Accurate daily unit prices of insured funds Timely set up of new assets and ensuring qualitative data remains complete and accurate for internal and external reporting (eg. SII QRT's) Ensuring source of asset prices remains appropriate considering both need for accuracy and also cost of data Accurate processing of income and corporate actions across all asset types and systems (i.e. both Platform and Insured Funds) Support effective risk management, creating a strong risk culture and operating in line with Canada Life's risk strategy, preferences, policies and processes to improve the certainty around achieving our business and customer objectives. Oversee process and control framework for populating European Data Repository with Investment data ensuring data quality targets are met in terms of timeliness, completeness and accuracy. Ensure external operational relationships such as with the Custodian, 3rd Party Administrators, Fund Managers and Data Vendors etc are appropriately managed and maintained. Build collaborative working relationships with other internal areas in order to develop and maintain service levels as required (eg. CLAM SFFS in Winnipeg). Devise appropriate Operational performance indicators (KPI's & KRI's) and Balanced Scorecard data and use such MI to drive results in terms of improved performance. Measures will not only help to improve service delivery and mitigate risk but should also include analysis that supports control and reduction of expenses. Provide technical expertise and oversee the management, training and development of teams and procedure notes keeping both up to date with regulatory, industry and internal requirements as appropriate. Manage the input into ICOFR, RCSA and Policy attestation for Unit Pricing & Asset Servicing in addition to internal and external audit requirements. Ensure change is managed effectively in the area including strategic change (eg. onboarding from acquisitions) and operational change (eg. New Funds) through appropriate change control processes. Oversee planning and implementing of changes in order to comply with regulations or enhance services. Who You Are Extensive Unit Pricing (including Fund Taxation) Investment Administration and Accounting experience, knowledge of European securities and pricing regulations and practices. Ability to manage a demanding operational area with multiple clients and stakeholders delivering accurate, high quality financial data each and every working day. Ability to Manage external business partnerships and maintain trusted internal customer relationships with agreed priorities and varied deliverables with valued European Clients. Ability to communicate complex issues to finance and non-finance staff and an ability to identify, advise and direct appropriate resource to implement practical operational solutions. Qualifications Professional accounting qualification ie CIMA /ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience Benefits of working at Canada Life We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. "At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership
Worcester, Worcestershire
The Head of Participation & Growth will lead on delivering the Worcestershire Cricket Foundation Strategy for the P&G side. Their role will also be to manage the Participation & Growth Project leads and operations within Worcestershire Cricket Foundation. To manage all Participation & Growth programmes within Worcestershire Cricket Foundation and ensure delivery against strategy. Manage the operations within Worcestershire Cricket Foundation. Deputise for the Executive Director, including attending relevant meetings and leading staff engagement. To line manage the Clubs Manager, Club Development Officer, Competitions Manager and Women's and Girls Officer, with oversight of the Women's and Girls coach. Monthly line report meetings to check progress against KPI Targets which align with the foundations Strategy. Internal visits across the projects WCF deliver to maintain WCF standards and provide feedback to staff. Motivate and support staff to identify and access learning opportunities for career and personal development. Relationships & Communication Create and maintain close relationships with ECB, recreational cricket clubs and other new partners where appropriate to achieve shared aims and objectives. Create partnerships with local & national stakeholders to support the delivery of our P&G programmes. Maintain an ongoing collaborative relationship with Worcestershire County Cricket Club. To organise monthly management meetings and prepare Board reports following these. Attend board meetings and sub-committee meetings where appropriate. Alongside Executive Director and Head of Community Programmes develop, publish and implement the Worcestershire Cricket Foundation Strategic plan (). Lead on strategy development and implementation for all Participation & Growth projects. Finance & Operations Deliver against budgeted sales targets in the Schools Programme, education and coaching offer programmes. Prepare and monitor Participation and Growth element of the overall Foundation budget. Produce monthly timesheets and expenses for all P & G team for the finance officer to complete payroll. Identify potential partnerships, sponsorships, and further income generation opportunities. Safeguarding & other duties To promote Health and Safety awareness in all aspects of provision and to take all necessary action to ensure that health and safety responsibilities are discharged in respect of statutory regulations and departmental safety policies in all matters within the jurisdiction of the post. Oversee safeguarding and compliance for cricket in the county in partnership with the safeguarding officer. To carry out other such duties as from time to time incidentally arise, develop or be assigned, which can include coaching work. PERSON SPECIFICATION Knowledge: Understanding of current programmes undertaken by Worcestershire Cricket Foundation. An understanding of the cricket landscape and support networks - ECB and key partners. Experience of Facility improvement within recreational sport. Experience of fundraising and identifying opportunities for partnerships. Experience Experience of responsibility for finance administration and setting, managing and reporting on budgets. Experience of designing programmes, driving participation & engagement in them. Experience of creating and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, professionals and volunteers. Experience of project development and management. Successful experience of managing a high performing team. Experience of coaching team members to assist them to develop their people management skills. Managing projects, events and schedules successfully. Previous experience in a senior role working in a Sport Development environment would be advantageous but not essential. Leading facilities investment strategies. Having worked in a similar role within a cricket organisation e.g., County Board or NGB. Adept at building rapport and trust to guide stakeholders toward mutually beneficial decisions. Experience of Safeguarding. Personal Attributes A positive attitude with initiative, focus and drive. Leadership and management skills. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills; written, verbal and listening. A customer-orientated approach to all facets of the work and Worcestershire Cricket Foundations operations. Ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision. Ability to inspire, influence, motivate and manage others. A commitment to equal opportunities and working towards equality, diversity, and inclusion standards. Ability to work within a team and to contribute to the overall success of the team as a whole. Ability to evaluate, review, revise and implement new ideas and methods of working. Commitment to work to the Companies standards and within formalised rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Excellent IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office.
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
The Head of Participation & Growth will lead on delivering the Worcestershire Cricket Foundation Strategy for the P&G side. Their role will also be to manage the Participation & Growth Project leads and operations within Worcestershire Cricket Foundation. To manage all Participation & Growth programmes within Worcestershire Cricket Foundation and ensure delivery against strategy. Manage the operations within Worcestershire Cricket Foundation. Deputise for the Executive Director, including attending relevant meetings and leading staff engagement. To line manage the Clubs Manager, Club Development Officer, Competitions Manager and Women's and Girls Officer, with oversight of the Women's and Girls coach. Monthly line report meetings to check progress against KPI Targets which align with the foundations Strategy. Internal visits across the projects WCF deliver to maintain WCF standards and provide feedback to staff. Motivate and support staff to identify and access learning opportunities for career and personal development. Relationships & Communication Create and maintain close relationships with ECB, recreational cricket clubs and other new partners where appropriate to achieve shared aims and objectives. Create partnerships with local & national stakeholders to support the delivery of our P&G programmes. Maintain an ongoing collaborative relationship with Worcestershire County Cricket Club. To organise monthly management meetings and prepare Board reports following these. Attend board meetings and sub-committee meetings where appropriate. Alongside Executive Director and Head of Community Programmes develop, publish and implement the Worcestershire Cricket Foundation Strategic plan (). Lead on strategy development and implementation for all Participation & Growth projects. Finance & Operations Deliver against budgeted sales targets in the Schools Programme, education and coaching offer programmes. Prepare and monitor Participation and Growth element of the overall Foundation budget. Produce monthly timesheets and expenses for all P & G team for the finance officer to complete payroll. Identify potential partnerships, sponsorships, and further income generation opportunities. Safeguarding & other duties To promote Health and Safety awareness in all aspects of provision and to take all necessary action to ensure that health and safety responsibilities are discharged in respect of statutory regulations and departmental safety policies in all matters within the jurisdiction of the post. Oversee safeguarding and compliance for cricket in the county in partnership with the safeguarding officer. To carry out other such duties as from time to time incidentally arise, develop or be assigned, which can include coaching work. PERSON SPECIFICATION Knowledge: Understanding of current programmes undertaken by Worcestershire Cricket Foundation. An understanding of the cricket landscape and support networks - ECB and key partners. Experience of Facility improvement within recreational sport. Experience of fundraising and identifying opportunities for partnerships. Experience Experience of responsibility for finance administration and setting, managing and reporting on budgets. Experience of designing programmes, driving participation & engagement in them. Experience of creating and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, professionals and volunteers. Experience of project development and management. Successful experience of managing a high performing team. Experience of coaching team members to assist them to develop their people management skills. Managing projects, events and schedules successfully. Previous experience in a senior role working in a Sport Development environment would be advantageous but not essential. Leading facilities investment strategies. Having worked in a similar role within a cricket organisation e.g., County Board or NGB. Adept at building rapport and trust to guide stakeholders toward mutually beneficial decisions. Experience of Safeguarding. Personal Attributes A positive attitude with initiative, focus and drive. Leadership and management skills. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills; written, verbal and listening. A customer-orientated approach to all facets of the work and Worcestershire Cricket Foundations operations. Ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision. Ability to inspire, influence, motivate and manage others. A commitment to equal opportunities and working towards equality, diversity, and inclusion standards. Ability to work within a team and to contribute to the overall success of the team as a whole. Ability to evaluate, review, revise and implement new ideas and methods of working. Commitment to work to the Companies standards and within formalised rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Excellent IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office.