UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
Bridgwater, Somerset
As part of the newly formed and ambitious UCS College Group, Bridgwater College is seeking a dynamic and passionate Deputy Head of Apprenticeships for Construction to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of education across our growing institution. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, Apprentice-focused provision that supports outstanding outcomes and progression. The successful candidate will help drive innovation, champion excellence in teaching and learning, and ensure that Apprenticeships remain at the heart of our curriculum-transforming lives through education and empowering our learners to achieve their full potential. At UCS College Group, we are united by our mission: To transform lives and communities through exceptional education, innovative partnerships, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Join us in delivering a bold vision for education across Somerset and beyond. Job Purpose The appointed Deputy Head of Department will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality provision across Apprenticeships through excellent leadership of curriculum teams and coordinating the operational delivery of our apprenticeship provision. Working collaboratively with the Assistant Principal and other members of the College Leadership Team, you will be a key figurehead in managing and supporting the continued success of the college. At the heart of the role is to support Bridgwater College in delivering its vision: achieving the four overarching strategic aims that have been developed in response to the current context of local, regional and national priorities. In addition, the role will influence our response to the climate emergency, digital transformation, and our continued work to strengthen equality, diversity, and inclusion for all. You will play a critical role in overseeing the operational day to day running of the department, whilst supporting the Assistant Principal in achieving departmental KPIs, appropriate financial contribution and implementing a robust curriculum plan that allows for growth, meeting the needs of our Apprentices and local, regional & national skills priorities. This is an exciting time for the college and our high-performing departments, and we are seeking a proactive, dynamic and experienced practitioner to be a part of our College Department Leadership Team and continue to relentlessly pursue the highest standards and outcomes for our students. We are passionate about teaching, learning and assessment and as such, critical to this post, the post-holder will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner, with the ability to develop and lead teaching & learning initiatives and pedagogical practice. Critical to the values of the UCS College Group, the Deputy Head position requires effective communication and people management skills. The ability to motivate, talent develop and unlock the potential of individuals and teams is critical. Being a strong team-player who is positively solution focused, with the ability to work collaboratively with leaders and managers across different areas is essential.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
As part of the newly formed and ambitious UCS College Group, Bridgwater College is seeking a dynamic and passionate Deputy Head of Apprenticeships for Construction to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of education across our growing institution. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, Apprentice-focused provision that supports outstanding outcomes and progression. The successful candidate will help drive innovation, champion excellence in teaching and learning, and ensure that Apprenticeships remain at the heart of our curriculum-transforming lives through education and empowering our learners to achieve their full potential. At UCS College Group, we are united by our mission: To transform lives and communities through exceptional education, innovative partnerships, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Join us in delivering a bold vision for education across Somerset and beyond. Job Purpose The appointed Deputy Head of Department will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality provision across Apprenticeships through excellent leadership of curriculum teams and coordinating the operational delivery of our apprenticeship provision. Working collaboratively with the Assistant Principal and other members of the College Leadership Team, you will be a key figurehead in managing and supporting the continued success of the college. At the heart of the role is to support Bridgwater College in delivering its vision: achieving the four overarching strategic aims that have been developed in response to the current context of local, regional and national priorities. In addition, the role will influence our response to the climate emergency, digital transformation, and our continued work to strengthen equality, diversity, and inclusion for all. You will play a critical role in overseeing the operational day to day running of the department, whilst supporting the Assistant Principal in achieving departmental KPIs, appropriate financial contribution and implementing a robust curriculum plan that allows for growth, meeting the needs of our Apprentices and local, regional & national skills priorities. This is an exciting time for the college and our high-performing departments, and we are seeking a proactive, dynamic and experienced practitioner to be a part of our College Department Leadership Team and continue to relentlessly pursue the highest standards and outcomes for our students. We are passionate about teaching, learning and assessment and as such, critical to this post, the post-holder will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner, with the ability to develop and lead teaching & learning initiatives and pedagogical practice. Critical to the values of the UCS College Group, the Deputy Head position requires effective communication and people management skills. The ability to motivate, talent develop and unlock the potential of individuals and teams is critical. Being a strong team-player who is positively solution focused, with the ability to work collaboratively with leaders and managers across different areas is essential.
Corporate Business Development Lead Circa £57,000 per annum Permanent Part home/Part office (London) based This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Corporate Business Development Lead . The award-winning Corporate Partnerships team secures and manages long-term, multi-million-pound partnerships, with major UK companies including easyJet, Unilever and Accenture. We have ambitious plans for growth, by adding to and growing our portfolio of truly strategic and pioneering shared-value corporate partnerships. The Business Development function sits within the wider Corporate Partnerships team and is focused on building the new business pipeline, increasing the variety and volume of our partnerships, ensuring all relationships align with business objectives to deliver for the partner and for children. Reporting into the Head of Corporate Partnerships - Business Development, this role leads the team in developing strategic, long-term partnerships with UK-headquartered companies through building a proactive culture to growth. This role includes line management responsibilities, and role-modelling inclusive behaviours and a growth mindset across the wider Corporate Partnerships Team is a core expectation. To succeed in this role, you will need to be a confident and strategic relationship builder, with a proven track record of securing or leading complex, high value partnerships. You'll bring a proactive approach to new business, combining commercial acumen with creativity to identify compelling shared value opportunities for UK headquartered companies. You should be comfortable leading and motivating a team, role modelling inclusive and collaborative behaviours, and creating an environment where people can perform at their best. The ability to navigate senior stakeholders, prioritise effectively, and maintain momentum across a dynamic pipeline will be essential, as will a genuine passion for UNICEF's mission and the impact corporate partnerships can achieve for children globally. Please bear in mind that when you write your response to our application questions, you demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role requirements and how well UNICEF UK's values and mission aligns with yours. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT to generate your answers, will automatically exclude your application from our recruitment process. Act now and visit to apply online. Closing date: 9am, Friday 13 March 2026. Interview date: 1st round Friday 27 March 2026. 2nd round Friday 3 April 2026. In return, we offer: excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools) outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children the opportunity to work in a leading children's organisation making a difference to children around the world Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process. We anticipate most colleagues will work an average of two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (change to Scotland address if appropriate) and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children. UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences. We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children's rights. If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care on during office hours. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. Registered Charity Nos. (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Corporate Business Development Lead Circa £57,000 per annum Permanent Part home/Part office (London) based This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Corporate Business Development Lead . The award-winning Corporate Partnerships team secures and manages long-term, multi-million-pound partnerships, with major UK companies including easyJet, Unilever and Accenture. We have ambitious plans for growth, by adding to and growing our portfolio of truly strategic and pioneering shared-value corporate partnerships. The Business Development function sits within the wider Corporate Partnerships team and is focused on building the new business pipeline, increasing the variety and volume of our partnerships, ensuring all relationships align with business objectives to deliver for the partner and for children. Reporting into the Head of Corporate Partnerships - Business Development, this role leads the team in developing strategic, long-term partnerships with UK-headquartered companies through building a proactive culture to growth. This role includes line management responsibilities, and role-modelling inclusive behaviours and a growth mindset across the wider Corporate Partnerships Team is a core expectation. To succeed in this role, you will need to be a confident and strategic relationship builder, with a proven track record of securing or leading complex, high value partnerships. You'll bring a proactive approach to new business, combining commercial acumen with creativity to identify compelling shared value opportunities for UK headquartered companies. You should be comfortable leading and motivating a team, role modelling inclusive and collaborative behaviours, and creating an environment where people can perform at their best. The ability to navigate senior stakeholders, prioritise effectively, and maintain momentum across a dynamic pipeline will be essential, as will a genuine passion for UNICEF's mission and the impact corporate partnerships can achieve for children globally. Please bear in mind that when you write your response to our application questions, you demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role requirements and how well UNICEF UK's values and mission aligns with yours. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT to generate your answers, will automatically exclude your application from our recruitment process. Act now and visit to apply online. Closing date: 9am, Friday 13 March 2026. Interview date: 1st round Friday 27 March 2026. 2nd round Friday 3 April 2026. In return, we offer: excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools) outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children the opportunity to work in a leading children's organisation making a difference to children around the world Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process. We anticipate most colleagues will work an average of two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (change to Scotland address if appropriate) and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children. UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences. We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children's rights. If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care on during office hours. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. Registered Charity Nos. (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
ECRN Regional Manager The British Academy Contract: Full-time, Permanent Location: St James Park, London, SW1 Hybrid, worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy Salary: £40,926 per annum The British Academy - the UK's national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Regional Manager to join our friendly and collaborative team in the Research Directorate, providing key support in the delivery of the Early Career Researcher Network. The ECRN Regional Manager will work closely with the Head of ECRN to oversee the day-to-day operations and logistics of the Network. This includes line management of three Regional Coordinators, as well as supporting budget oversight and financial management across all regional activities. You will contribute to the development and implementation of efficient working systems, policies, and processes, and collaborate with the Head of ECRN to identify and resolve operational challenges as they arise. A core responsibility of the role is to lead on the delivery and coordination of ECRN activities. This includes line managing three Regional Coordinators; overseeing and supporting regional clusters; processing invoices and monitoring budgets; preparing reports and updates for internal and external audiences; identifying growth opportunities for the Network; liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this role will bring strong project management skills, financial and budget oversight experience, and a background in line management within an office or organisational setting. Strategic thinking, proactivity, and resilience are essential, alongside the ability to prioritise effectively and solve problems in dynamic environments. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of building collaborative relationships with colleagues across the British Academy and beyond, including external facilitators, partners, and stakeholders. Your keen attention to detail, inclusive mindset, and commitment to team-oriented working will be central to maintaining the quality, coherence, and impact of programme delivery. You'll bring clarity, empathy, and professionalism to every interaction, helping shape a collaborative and high-performing environment. Please note that the position will involve travel between ECRN regional clusters to support in-person delivery of training and workshops, alongside regular online engagement. Further information about the ECRN can be found here: About the Academy The British Academy is the UK's national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today's complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas; engages the public with fresh thinking and debates; and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy. The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing; Development; Policy; Research; and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team. Working at the Academy Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow. Find out more about the British Academy , including our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement. Terms and conditions The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, St James Park, London, SW1 - a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week; 34 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension. How to apply We use Applied for our recruitment. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using CVs, candidates are asked to answer questions that test skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of the hiring panel. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, promote equal opportunity, and address under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria. Please contact the HR team at if you have any questions. To find out more about this opportunity and to apply, please visit our recruitment page via the apply button. Applications must be received no later than Midday on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
ECRN Regional Manager The British Academy Contract: Full-time, Permanent Location: St James Park, London, SW1 Hybrid, worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy Salary: £40,926 per annum The British Academy - the UK's national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Regional Manager to join our friendly and collaborative team in the Research Directorate, providing key support in the delivery of the Early Career Researcher Network. The ECRN Regional Manager will work closely with the Head of ECRN to oversee the day-to-day operations and logistics of the Network. This includes line management of three Regional Coordinators, as well as supporting budget oversight and financial management across all regional activities. You will contribute to the development and implementation of efficient working systems, policies, and processes, and collaborate with the Head of ECRN to identify and resolve operational challenges as they arise. A core responsibility of the role is to lead on the delivery and coordination of ECRN activities. This includes line managing three Regional Coordinators; overseeing and supporting regional clusters; processing invoices and monitoring budgets; preparing reports and updates for internal and external audiences; identifying growth opportunities for the Network; liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this role will bring strong project management skills, financial and budget oversight experience, and a background in line management within an office or organisational setting. Strategic thinking, proactivity, and resilience are essential, alongside the ability to prioritise effectively and solve problems in dynamic environments. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of building collaborative relationships with colleagues across the British Academy and beyond, including external facilitators, partners, and stakeholders. Your keen attention to detail, inclusive mindset, and commitment to team-oriented working will be central to maintaining the quality, coherence, and impact of programme delivery. You'll bring clarity, empathy, and professionalism to every interaction, helping shape a collaborative and high-performing environment. Please note that the position will involve travel between ECRN regional clusters to support in-person delivery of training and workshops, alongside regular online engagement. Further information about the ECRN can be found here: About the Academy The British Academy is the UK's national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today's complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas; engages the public with fresh thinking and debates; and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy. The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing; Development; Policy; Research; and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team. Working at the Academy Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow. Find out more about the British Academy , including our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement. Terms and conditions The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, St James Park, London, SW1 - a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week; 34 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension. How to apply We use Applied for our recruitment. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using CVs, candidates are asked to answer questions that test skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of the hiring panel. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, promote equal opportunity, and address under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria. Please contact the HR team at if you have any questions. To find out more about this opportunity and to apply, please visit our recruitment page via the apply button. Applications must be received no later than Midday on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
Job Description This is an exciting producing and programming role at the centre of Hull Truck Theatre's artistic activity. You will lead the planning and delivery of a diverse programme of visiting and in-house productions in Stage One, while supporting programming in the Godber Studio. The role involves curating dynamic seasons that successfully balance commercial work, hires and the theatre's own artistic offer. It's an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative and ambitious environment, building strong relationships with theatres and artists nationwide. Previous post holders have progressed to Executive Director roles within several of Arts Council England's National Portfolio Organisations and to senior producing positions in the commercial sector. Principal Duties Artistic Programme: Work closely with the Artistic and Associate Director to curate and coordinate a diverse programme of visiting work (theatre, music, comedy and live performance) that is artistically exciting and capable of achieving an annual net target of approximately £100k. Research and develop programming proposals, assessing artistic quality, audience appeal, scheduling and commercial viability in collaboration with the Art Team and Head of Marketing and Communications. Build strong working relationships with visiting artists and companies, ensuring clear communication and the smooth delivery of all productions. Oversee the accurate flow of show information and coordinate delivery across Technical, Marketing and Front of House teams. Support Hull Truck Theatre's artist development activity, including the Grow programme, working closely with the Artistic and Associate Director. Collaborate with the Head of Production to ensure all future projects meet Green Book baseline standards in line with the theatre's Environmental Responsibility Plan. Coordinate and administrate in-house productions, co-productions and commissions, reporting to the Executive Director. Develop and maintain meaningful relationships across Hull and East Yorkshire's creative community, as well as with regional and national producing theatres and companies, to foster future collaborations and opportunities. Administration and Finance: Responsible for effective administrative and financial management systems that relate to the Visiting and In-house Artistic Programme. Negotiate terms for visiting productions and work with Production administrator to prepare contracts for signing when required. Support the Artistic /Executive Director in the annual setting of financial targets for produced and visiting work and manage budgets to achieve these. Co-ordinate artistic programme contracts. Support the Head of Production with the management of all co-production and production budgets. Availability checks/agent negotiations for freelance creative teams, liaise with freelance casting directors in the organisation/planning of audition spaces and schedules Attend and contribute to Programme Advisory group, artistic and production meetings and other meetings as necessary Other Duties: The Health and Safety at Work Act, and other associated legislation, places responsibility for health and safety on all employees. Therefore, it is the post holder's responsibility to take reasonable care for the health, safety and welfare of themselves and other employees in accordance with legislation and the Company's Health and Safety Policy. Complete any other delegated task that may assist the company in achieving its business objectives. Such tasks will not be of an unreasonable nature and shall be commensurate with the level of the post. To promote and comply with current legislation and Hull Trucks policies on Equality, Diversity and Health & Safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others. To promote, develop and comply with our policies and practices to lessen the environmental impact of Hull Truck Theatre. The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature, which may be covered by the Data Protection Act. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times. The above accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility. Personal Specification Essential: Demonstrable experience of curating and delivering a diverse, high-quality performing arts programme, achieving agreed financial targets. Strong commercial awareness, with experience assessing artistic proposals for financial viability and audience appeal. Proven experience of negotiating terms within the creative sector. Experience of managing or contributing to production and programme budgets. Demonstrable commitment to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion through programming and artist development. Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to maintain productive partnerships with artists, companies and sector peers. Experience of coordinating productions across multiple departments (e.g. technical, marketing, front of house), ensuring clear communication and smooth delivery. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with experience managing contracts, schedules and documentation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate complex or challenging situations calmly and professionally. Knowledge of the UK theatre sector, including an understanding of regional theatre and its audiences and an active network of industry contacts. Commitment to environmentally responsible production practices. Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required. Desirable: Proven experience of producing or programming in middle scale theatre. Experience of budget management and financial control for theatre productions of at least £50,000.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Job Description This is an exciting producing and programming role at the centre of Hull Truck Theatre's artistic activity. You will lead the planning and delivery of a diverse programme of visiting and in-house productions in Stage One, while supporting programming in the Godber Studio. The role involves curating dynamic seasons that successfully balance commercial work, hires and the theatre's own artistic offer. It's an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative and ambitious environment, building strong relationships with theatres and artists nationwide. Previous post holders have progressed to Executive Director roles within several of Arts Council England's National Portfolio Organisations and to senior producing positions in the commercial sector. Principal Duties Artistic Programme: Work closely with the Artistic and Associate Director to curate and coordinate a diverse programme of visiting work (theatre, music, comedy and live performance) that is artistically exciting and capable of achieving an annual net target of approximately £100k. Research and develop programming proposals, assessing artistic quality, audience appeal, scheduling and commercial viability in collaboration with the Art Team and Head of Marketing and Communications. Build strong working relationships with visiting artists and companies, ensuring clear communication and the smooth delivery of all productions. Oversee the accurate flow of show information and coordinate delivery across Technical, Marketing and Front of House teams. Support Hull Truck Theatre's artist development activity, including the Grow programme, working closely with the Artistic and Associate Director. Collaborate with the Head of Production to ensure all future projects meet Green Book baseline standards in line with the theatre's Environmental Responsibility Plan. Coordinate and administrate in-house productions, co-productions and commissions, reporting to the Executive Director. Develop and maintain meaningful relationships across Hull and East Yorkshire's creative community, as well as with regional and national producing theatres and companies, to foster future collaborations and opportunities. Administration and Finance: Responsible for effective administrative and financial management systems that relate to the Visiting and In-house Artistic Programme. Negotiate terms for visiting productions and work with Production administrator to prepare contracts for signing when required. Support the Artistic /Executive Director in the annual setting of financial targets for produced and visiting work and manage budgets to achieve these. Co-ordinate artistic programme contracts. Support the Head of Production with the management of all co-production and production budgets. Availability checks/agent negotiations for freelance creative teams, liaise with freelance casting directors in the organisation/planning of audition spaces and schedules Attend and contribute to Programme Advisory group, artistic and production meetings and other meetings as necessary Other Duties: The Health and Safety at Work Act, and other associated legislation, places responsibility for health and safety on all employees. Therefore, it is the post holder's responsibility to take reasonable care for the health, safety and welfare of themselves and other employees in accordance with legislation and the Company's Health and Safety Policy. Complete any other delegated task that may assist the company in achieving its business objectives. Such tasks will not be of an unreasonable nature and shall be commensurate with the level of the post. To promote and comply with current legislation and Hull Trucks policies on Equality, Diversity and Health & Safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others. To promote, develop and comply with our policies and practices to lessen the environmental impact of Hull Truck Theatre. The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature, which may be covered by the Data Protection Act. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times. The above accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility. Personal Specification Essential: Demonstrable experience of curating and delivering a diverse, high-quality performing arts programme, achieving agreed financial targets. Strong commercial awareness, with experience assessing artistic proposals for financial viability and audience appeal. Proven experience of negotiating terms within the creative sector. Experience of managing or contributing to production and programme budgets. Demonstrable commitment to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion through programming and artist development. Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to maintain productive partnerships with artists, companies and sector peers. Experience of coordinating productions across multiple departments (e.g. technical, marketing, front of house), ensuring clear communication and smooth delivery. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with experience managing contracts, schedules and documentation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate complex or challenging situations calmly and professionally. Knowledge of the UK theatre sector, including an understanding of regional theatre and its audiences and an active network of industry contacts. Commitment to environmentally responsible production practices. Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required. Desirable: Proven experience of producing or programming in middle scale theatre. Experience of budget management and financial control for theatre productions of at least £50,000.
Policy Manager x2 £45,864 per annum plus excellent benefits London (Hybrid - minimum 40% office-based in Central London) 35 hours per week, full-time Fixed-term (9-12 months maternity cover) The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking two experienced Policy Managers to join our Health Policy team to provide maternity cover. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping national child health policy and influencing decision-makers across England and the wider UK. Reporting to the Head of Health Policy, you will work with College Officers, policy committees, experts and external stakeholders to identify, analyse and deliver a wide range of child health policy projects and activities. You will lead policy development using research, evidence and horizon scanning to inform outputs and support the College's influencing work. These are high-visibility roles covering priority areas including prevention, child health inequalities, child protection and children's rights. You will be recognised as a subject expert in your policy area(s) and will work collaboratively across the organisation and externally to maximise impact. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development of evidence-based policy to influence the child health agenda in England, working with devolved nations colleagues on UK-wide issues Horizon scanning and monitoring emerging developments in child health policy to inform strategy and planning Producing consultation responses, briefings, analysis and policy reports Delivering policy projects using strong project management, matrix working and time-bound working groups Building and managing relationships with stakeholders across government, academia, charities, professional bodies and the health sector Representing the College externally at meetings, events, conferences and policy forums Supporting policy committees and College Officers through expert advice, briefings and coordination of workplans Managing and developing a direct report (Health Policy Assistant / Projects Officer) Essential skills and experience include: Relevant professional experience or graduate-level qualification in policy or a related field Extensive experience in policy development and influencing, with recent policy outputs Strong experience analysing research, evidence, data and health service information Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to varied audiences Proven stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior level Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including risk and resource management Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across a dispersed team The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment - we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. Closing date: 22 March 2026 Candidates are reminded that the shortlisting process is based on the evidence provided on the application form of the skills demonstrated above. For any questions, queries or support please contact us via our website. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Policy Manager x2 £45,864 per annum plus excellent benefits London (Hybrid - minimum 40% office-based in Central London) 35 hours per week, full-time Fixed-term (9-12 months maternity cover) The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking two experienced Policy Managers to join our Health Policy team to provide maternity cover. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping national child health policy and influencing decision-makers across England and the wider UK. Reporting to the Head of Health Policy, you will work with College Officers, policy committees, experts and external stakeholders to identify, analyse and deliver a wide range of child health policy projects and activities. You will lead policy development using research, evidence and horizon scanning to inform outputs and support the College's influencing work. These are high-visibility roles covering priority areas including prevention, child health inequalities, child protection and children's rights. You will be recognised as a subject expert in your policy area(s) and will work collaboratively across the organisation and externally to maximise impact. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development of evidence-based policy to influence the child health agenda in England, working with devolved nations colleagues on UK-wide issues Horizon scanning and monitoring emerging developments in child health policy to inform strategy and planning Producing consultation responses, briefings, analysis and policy reports Delivering policy projects using strong project management, matrix working and time-bound working groups Building and managing relationships with stakeholders across government, academia, charities, professional bodies and the health sector Representing the College externally at meetings, events, conferences and policy forums Supporting policy committees and College Officers through expert advice, briefings and coordination of workplans Managing and developing a direct report (Health Policy Assistant / Projects Officer) Essential skills and experience include: Relevant professional experience or graduate-level qualification in policy or a related field Extensive experience in policy development and influencing, with recent policy outputs Strong experience analysing research, evidence, data and health service information Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to varied audiences Proven stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior level Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including risk and resource management Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across a dispersed team The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment - we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. Closing date: 22 March 2026 Candidates are reminded that the shortlisting process is based on the evidence provided on the application form of the skills demonstrated above. For any questions, queries or support please contact us via our website. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
An exciting opportunity to join the Rank Foundation team in London or Penrith as Head of Impact, Partnerships & Place. The Head of Impact, Partnerships & Place is a senior leadership role responsible for driving collaboration & partnerships and ensuring measurable social impact. This position combines strategic vision with operational excellence to advance the Foundation's mission. Our mission is rooted in trust, respect, and a belief in the collective power to drive positive change. The creation of the Head of Impact, Partnerships and Place marks a pivotal moment in our journey. It signals our ambition to deepen how we understand, evidence and learn from our impact, and to use that learning to continually strengthen what we do. The role will ensure our place-based work is shaped by insight, collaboration and long-term thinking, so that communities have the best possible opportunities to thrive. By building strong partnerships with funders and collaborators, this role will help us grow and scale our work in ways that are purposeful and sustainable. Please download the Recruitment Pack for the full description of the post and further information. Key Responsibilities Impact Measurement: Design and oversee frameworks for monitoring and evaluating strategic outcomes. Prepare and present impact reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability. Support the wider staff team in gathering data to inform and underpin the Impact Framework. Partnerships Development: Build and maintain partnerships with RankNet members, other funders, government, and community organisations. Negotiate and manage collaborative projects to maximise reach and effectiveness. Place-based Programmes: Lead the place-based programmes (currently Plymouth and Sunderland) and design frameworks for monitoring and evaluating strategic outcomes. Collaborate with other funders and partners to achieve shared goals. Represent the Foundation at local, regional, and national events that focus on place-based work. Community Engagement: Develop and implement strategies to strengthen relationships with RankNet members, partners, and funders. Strategic Leadership: Contribute to organisational strategy, identify emerging trends and opportunities for social impact. Translate organisational strategy into clear, measurable objectives, ensuring alignment across teams and programmes. Manage strategic risk in relation to funders and partnerships, reputation and delivery, ensuring ethical, inclusive and sustainable practice. Advocacy and Representation: Serve as the public face of the Foundation at funder and partnership events. Advocate for causes aligned with the Foundation's mission. If you would like to apply, please state the role you are applying for and send your CV together with a supporting statement no longer than 2 sides of A4 that clearly demonstrates how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience requirements of the role by an email via the button below. To assist us in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, we would be grateful if you could complete our EDI Form. Closing date for applications: 18th March at midday. 1st Stage interview: 13th April and 15th April (online). 2nd Stage interview: 23rd April (in person, London).
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity to join the Rank Foundation team in London or Penrith as Head of Impact, Partnerships & Place. The Head of Impact, Partnerships & Place is a senior leadership role responsible for driving collaboration & partnerships and ensuring measurable social impact. This position combines strategic vision with operational excellence to advance the Foundation's mission. Our mission is rooted in trust, respect, and a belief in the collective power to drive positive change. The creation of the Head of Impact, Partnerships and Place marks a pivotal moment in our journey. It signals our ambition to deepen how we understand, evidence and learn from our impact, and to use that learning to continually strengthen what we do. The role will ensure our place-based work is shaped by insight, collaboration and long-term thinking, so that communities have the best possible opportunities to thrive. By building strong partnerships with funders and collaborators, this role will help us grow and scale our work in ways that are purposeful and sustainable. Please download the Recruitment Pack for the full description of the post and further information. Key Responsibilities Impact Measurement: Design and oversee frameworks for monitoring and evaluating strategic outcomes. Prepare and present impact reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability. Support the wider staff team in gathering data to inform and underpin the Impact Framework. Partnerships Development: Build and maintain partnerships with RankNet members, other funders, government, and community organisations. Negotiate and manage collaborative projects to maximise reach and effectiveness. Place-based Programmes: Lead the place-based programmes (currently Plymouth and Sunderland) and design frameworks for monitoring and evaluating strategic outcomes. Collaborate with other funders and partners to achieve shared goals. Represent the Foundation at local, regional, and national events that focus on place-based work. Community Engagement: Develop and implement strategies to strengthen relationships with RankNet members, partners, and funders. Strategic Leadership: Contribute to organisational strategy, identify emerging trends and opportunities for social impact. Translate organisational strategy into clear, measurable objectives, ensuring alignment across teams and programmes. Manage strategic risk in relation to funders and partnerships, reputation and delivery, ensuring ethical, inclusive and sustainable practice. Advocacy and Representation: Serve as the public face of the Foundation at funder and partnership events. Advocate for causes aligned with the Foundation's mission. If you would like to apply, please state the role you are applying for and send your CV together with a supporting statement no longer than 2 sides of A4 that clearly demonstrates how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience requirements of the role by an email via the button below. To assist us in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, we would be grateful if you could complete our EDI Form. Closing date for applications: 18th March at midday. 1st Stage interview: 13th April and 15th April (online). 2nd Stage interview: 23rd April (in person, London).
MARKETING PLANNING MANAGER - PAID MEDIA Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum Reports to: Senior Marketing Strategy & Planning Manager (Paid Media) Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to compressed hours or four days part-time) Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Sunday 15 March 2025, 23:55 How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section and application questions of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised marketeer to join Cancer Research UK's Marketing Planning Team to play a key role in supporting our audience-led marketing strategy and planning function. Using your integrated marketing expertise, you will take a centralised view across our marketing, audiences, channels, and performance to ensure all activity is insight led, balanced, well-timed and has maximum impact. This is your chance to support the delivery of high profile and impactful campaigns, helping to bring everyone closer to our purpose, transforming Cancer Research UK into an influential and impactful force in society, inspiring audiences to help us beat cancer. You will act as a central point to consult closely with marketing agencies and internal stakeholders on campaigns and activity to ensure optimal strategic alignment and fully integrated planning. You will also support the annual marketing planning process in setting overarching marketing objectives, key performance indicators, forecasts, and budgets, translating these into an all-channel strategic brief for the cross-portfolio marketing plan, alongside campaign briefs. To be successful you must have a strong understanding of fully integrated end-to-end marketing campaigns, with particular preference for ATL media channels, and enjoy working with a range of stakeholders across a wide variety of projects. What will I be doing? Supporting the annual marketing planning process in setting overarching marketing objectives, key Performance Indicators, monitoring forecasts and budgets; translating these into an all-channel cross-portfolio marketing plan Consulting with agencies and internal teams on paid marketing campaigns and activity to ensure optimal strategic alignment and fully integrated campaign planning across, audiences, channels and products Working closely with the Commercial and Operations function to support the end-to-end marketing workflow including and managing key stakeholder and agency/supplier relationships Working closely with the Marketing performance team and wider marketing teams to gather actionable insight and learnings from past campaigns Analysing campaign results, evaluating performance against targets while spotting opportunities to optimise activity, innovate and increase efficiency Taking a future-facing view of marketing trends and developments as well as competitor activity, the consumer landscape and data insight to ensure Cancer Research UK's marketing and communications stay ahead of the curve and are data and insight driven. What skills are we looking for? Strong understanding of paid media channels (AV, OOH, Digital), with a strong focus on ATL -particularly TV- supported by 5+ years of integrated campaign planning experience, ideally gained within a media agency or household brand client side environment. Excellent project management and communication skills with experience of managing and improving highly complex priority workstreams involving multiple teams and stakeholders. Comfortable with working within a highly matrixed structure and partnering with cross functional teams (marketing, performance, analytics, external agencies & finance) Media planning expertise and experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns across a broad portfolio with media budgets £10m+. Experience of leading communications to manage and motivate suppliers and agencies to drive maximum value from relationships. Relevant experience of building positive working relationships and influencing others and working effectively as part of a matrix team. Commercially aware with budget management experience. Awareness of direct marketing channels and their role in the end-to-end marketing journey. What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team. For more information on this career opportunity, please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
MARKETING PLANNING MANAGER - PAID MEDIA Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum Reports to: Senior Marketing Strategy & Planning Manager (Paid Media) Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to compressed hours or four days part-time) Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Sunday 15 March 2025, 23:55 How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section and application questions of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised marketeer to join Cancer Research UK's Marketing Planning Team to play a key role in supporting our audience-led marketing strategy and planning function. Using your integrated marketing expertise, you will take a centralised view across our marketing, audiences, channels, and performance to ensure all activity is insight led, balanced, well-timed and has maximum impact. This is your chance to support the delivery of high profile and impactful campaigns, helping to bring everyone closer to our purpose, transforming Cancer Research UK into an influential and impactful force in society, inspiring audiences to help us beat cancer. You will act as a central point to consult closely with marketing agencies and internal stakeholders on campaigns and activity to ensure optimal strategic alignment and fully integrated planning. You will also support the annual marketing planning process in setting overarching marketing objectives, key performance indicators, forecasts, and budgets, translating these into an all-channel strategic brief for the cross-portfolio marketing plan, alongside campaign briefs. To be successful you must have a strong understanding of fully integrated end-to-end marketing campaigns, with particular preference for ATL media channels, and enjoy working with a range of stakeholders across a wide variety of projects. What will I be doing? Supporting the annual marketing planning process in setting overarching marketing objectives, key Performance Indicators, monitoring forecasts and budgets; translating these into an all-channel cross-portfolio marketing plan Consulting with agencies and internal teams on paid marketing campaigns and activity to ensure optimal strategic alignment and fully integrated campaign planning across, audiences, channels and products Working closely with the Commercial and Operations function to support the end-to-end marketing workflow including and managing key stakeholder and agency/supplier relationships Working closely with the Marketing performance team and wider marketing teams to gather actionable insight and learnings from past campaigns Analysing campaign results, evaluating performance against targets while spotting opportunities to optimise activity, innovate and increase efficiency Taking a future-facing view of marketing trends and developments as well as competitor activity, the consumer landscape and data insight to ensure Cancer Research UK's marketing and communications stay ahead of the curve and are data and insight driven. What skills are we looking for? Strong understanding of paid media channels (AV, OOH, Digital), with a strong focus on ATL -particularly TV- supported by 5+ years of integrated campaign planning experience, ideally gained within a media agency or household brand client side environment. Excellent project management and communication skills with experience of managing and improving highly complex priority workstreams involving multiple teams and stakeholders. Comfortable with working within a highly matrixed structure and partnering with cross functional teams (marketing, performance, analytics, external agencies & finance) Media planning expertise and experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns across a broad portfolio with media budgets £10m+. Experience of leading communications to manage and motivate suppliers and agencies to drive maximum value from relationships. Relevant experience of building positive working relationships and influencing others and working effectively as part of a matrix team. Commercially aware with budget management experience. Awareness of direct marketing channels and their role in the end-to-end marketing journey. What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team. For more information on this career opportunity, please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Head - New Homes Accelerator Programme Application closing date: 17/03/2026 We expect to hold interviews from week commencing: 30/03/2026 A bit about the role Working in the recently expanded and evolving New Homes Accelerator programme, we are recruiting eight new positions to play a critical role in supporting the government's drive to build 1.5 million homes and boost economic growth across the country. The New Homes Accelerator programme, launched in September 2024, tackles various obstacles that delay or hinder the delivery of much needed new homes across England. Building on the biggest planning reforms in over a decade, the Accelerator programme provides developers, housing associations, and boroughs with access to coordinated government-backed support, designed to overcome some of the biggest barriers to delivery - from planning and infrastructure delays to regulatory challenges. Since inception the Accelerator has accelerated delivery of 125,000 homes. This is a rare chance to facilitate the delivery of new homes and meaningful place-building in a fast growing, national organisation with real social purpose. Working with key stakeholders across the sector and partnering with experienced delivery and operational management colleagues, the New Homes Accelerator team will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of housing delivery barriers, and help thousands more families and young people achieve the dream of home ownership. These roles will collectively support the design, delivery and monitoring of key strategic projects that tackle new housing delivery at the site-level. Just as importantly, the New Homes Accelerator strives to deliver system-wide reforms, including working with other government departments and arms-length bodies on challenges include statutory consultee processes, key infrastructure delivery, and energy solutions. There are a number of creative and ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an exciting time to join the team, balancing day to day delivery whilst bringing innovative programme design solutions. Homes England values diversity in experience and perspective to foster good decision making and problem solving within their teams. A bit about you We're looking for exceptional professionals spanning data and analytics, project delivery, operational management and strategic programme leadership. As a member of the New Homes Accelerator team you'll thrive in complex and fast moving environments, and be quick to interpret shifting priorities, adapting your approach with confidence. Successful candidates will bring experience in designing, implementing and continuously improving operational processes and delivery frameworks, alongside a practical understanding of digital tools that enhance programme management and efficiency. They will proactively engage with delivery teams to identify, troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues, ensuring that decisions are driven by accurate, reliable information. Please refer to the job description for the details of this role and the person specification As an experienced programme delivery, data & analytics or operational management professional you'll understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn't always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as an Agency. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. We're a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Head - New Homes Accelerator Programme Application closing date: 17/03/2026 We expect to hold interviews from week commencing: 30/03/2026 A bit about the role Working in the recently expanded and evolving New Homes Accelerator programme, we are recruiting eight new positions to play a critical role in supporting the government's drive to build 1.5 million homes and boost economic growth across the country. The New Homes Accelerator programme, launched in September 2024, tackles various obstacles that delay or hinder the delivery of much needed new homes across England. Building on the biggest planning reforms in over a decade, the Accelerator programme provides developers, housing associations, and boroughs with access to coordinated government-backed support, designed to overcome some of the biggest barriers to delivery - from planning and infrastructure delays to regulatory challenges. Since inception the Accelerator has accelerated delivery of 125,000 homes. This is a rare chance to facilitate the delivery of new homes and meaningful place-building in a fast growing, national organisation with real social purpose. Working with key stakeholders across the sector and partnering with experienced delivery and operational management colleagues, the New Homes Accelerator team will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of housing delivery barriers, and help thousands more families and young people achieve the dream of home ownership. These roles will collectively support the design, delivery and monitoring of key strategic projects that tackle new housing delivery at the site-level. Just as importantly, the New Homes Accelerator strives to deliver system-wide reforms, including working with other government departments and arms-length bodies on challenges include statutory consultee processes, key infrastructure delivery, and energy solutions. There are a number of creative and ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an exciting time to join the team, balancing day to day delivery whilst bringing innovative programme design solutions. Homes England values diversity in experience and perspective to foster good decision making and problem solving within their teams. A bit about you We're looking for exceptional professionals spanning data and analytics, project delivery, operational management and strategic programme leadership. As a member of the New Homes Accelerator team you'll thrive in complex and fast moving environments, and be quick to interpret shifting priorities, adapting your approach with confidence. Successful candidates will bring experience in designing, implementing and continuously improving operational processes and delivery frameworks, alongside a practical understanding of digital tools that enhance programme management and efficiency. They will proactively engage with delivery teams to identify, troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues, ensuring that decisions are driven by accurate, reliable information. Please refer to the job description for the details of this role and the person specification As an experienced programme delivery, data & analytics or operational management professional you'll understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn't always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as an Agency. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. We're a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
The Police Cadet scheme supports young people aged 13-17 from all backgrounds, including those who may be vulnerable to the influences of crime and social expulsion. The weekly Cadet sessions and activities run during the school term time and gives the Cadets an opportunity to become involved in a youth group, make new friends and learn about the police. Alongside that, they get to take part in numerous different activities, such as drill sessions, volunteering in the community, sports activities, WMP visits, talks and also assisting local policing teams with knife sweeps, leaflet drops and community events. The scheme operates across the Force with cohorts of up to 30 Cadets per unit and the aims are to: Build active citizens Provide early intervention. Act as a platform for positive engagement between West Midlands Police and community groups To achieve these aims, Cadet sessions involve an exciting variety of volunteering within the communities, curriculum-based learning, speciality talks and visits. The Cadets are also involved in local and regional events such as Stephen Lawrence Day and Remembrance Day services. The post holder will lead and supervise the Cadet Programme in the Dudley & Sandwell LPA. They will be responsible for 2 Cadet Units located in Dudley and 1 Cadet in Sandwell. The role primary focus is to seek opportunities to connect policing with young people and increase confidence in policing through engagement, consultation and active citizenship, whilst collaborating with neighbourhood policing teams to support force and community priorities. Role Responsibilities Identify opportunities to improve engagement and public confidence with under- represented groups, demographics or geographical areas in order to support neighbourhood policing units with young people. Develop relationships with 3rd sector organisations, ensuring the delivery of planned youth activities in areas of need. Support the volunteer Cadet Leaders and Citizens in Policing team in organising and planning external activities and trips. Review the termly timetable and provide support with sessions ensuring a comprehensive lesson plan is in place for all meetings. Maintain discipline and good behaviour during Cadet sessions. Identify behaviour changes or safeguarding concerns. Ensure completion of all appropriate risk management and insurance paperwork for Cadet events and sessions. Assess the wider, longer term Cadet curriculum, ensuring a programme of activities enables the progression and attainment of individuals. Market and communicate Cadet activities in partnership with key stakeholders, assist with the recruitment and selection of both cadets and cadet leaders. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with young people in a social or education setting. Excellent communication skills. Experience of dealing and liaising with external agencies and community groups. Able to deliver lessons/sessions. Ability to build good working relationships. Good organisational skills and work with minimal supervision. Proficient use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desirable Experience of working in multi-agency environments Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold. Vetting: Applications are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS in addition to vetting for the role. Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test. Hours of Work: Core hours will be completed between 0800 and 1900 hrs Monday - Friday however, due to the nature of the role there will be a need for flexibility to work outside of these hours/days to fulfil the requirements of a Cadet Youth Engagement Officer. This in turn provides candidates with the opportunity to plan their schedule, allowing for an ideal work life balance. Cadet sessions are run during term time Monday - Friday for two hours on a set day after school hours. Additionally, the role will require individuals to accompany the Cadets on trips outside of the Cadet sessions. The post will be based at the Neighbourhood Policing Partnership office and designated locations for Cadet sessions. Interviews Interview dates to be confirmed. Contact If you require any additional information about this role, please contact Helen Fenton via e-mail on: . POLICE CADETS SAFEGUARDING POLICY West Midlands Police Cadets Safeguarding Statement. The Volunteer Police Cadet (VPC) scheme is a national programme designed to provide a safe and secure environment where young people can meet with others and learn about policing and policing issues, contribute to community initiatives and take part in police organised activities and events. Allowing young people to have fun is at the heart of the experience too. West Midlands Police is a provider of the VPC scheme through a number of Cadet Units across the force area. Each unit has a leader team comprising of police staff, police officers and adult volunteers, who follow policies, programme and procedures overseen by the Citizens in Policing Team, based at Lloyd House. Our police cadets and the police staff, police officers and adult volunteers who support our cadet units all come from a wide variety of different backgrounds, so we will all uphold the highest standards in safeguarding and supervising our children, young people and adults at risk. We will ensure that everyone involved in our Volunteer Police Cadet scheme knows what is expected of them, so that we can promote trust and confidence in what we do in our young people and the adult support networks that surround them. We will build and maintain a culture where our young people and vulnerable adults are respected and listened to, know what safeguarding matters are and how they can confidently report any concerns they may have. We will give equal priority to keeping our young people and adults at risk safe from all types of harm and abuse, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation (all defined as protected characteristics within the Equality Act 2010). We will ensure that all of our VPC staff and leader teams are checked and vetted by us prior to being able to participate in cadet unit work and activities, and will undergo a programme of continuous training for as long as they support the cadet scheme. Our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available for anyone to access and read and can be accessed here Safeguarding Statement Volunteer Police Cadets (vpc.police.uk) Our Designated Safeguarding Officer for West Midlands Police is Chief Superintendent Richard Harris or Helen Fenton, Head of Citizens in Policing. If you or anyone you know has any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of anyone involved in our VPC scheme, then please contact us or alternatively you can contact: National Safeguarding Manager for Volunteer Police Cadets at: The NSPCC helpline or email The Independent Office for Police Conduct or West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a 'Disability Confident Interview Scheme' - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants. "Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities"
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
The Police Cadet scheme supports young people aged 13-17 from all backgrounds, including those who may be vulnerable to the influences of crime and social expulsion. The weekly Cadet sessions and activities run during the school term time and gives the Cadets an opportunity to become involved in a youth group, make new friends and learn about the police. Alongside that, they get to take part in numerous different activities, such as drill sessions, volunteering in the community, sports activities, WMP visits, talks and also assisting local policing teams with knife sweeps, leaflet drops and community events. The scheme operates across the Force with cohorts of up to 30 Cadets per unit and the aims are to: Build active citizens Provide early intervention. Act as a platform for positive engagement between West Midlands Police and community groups To achieve these aims, Cadet sessions involve an exciting variety of volunteering within the communities, curriculum-based learning, speciality talks and visits. The Cadets are also involved in local and regional events such as Stephen Lawrence Day and Remembrance Day services. The post holder will lead and supervise the Cadet Programme in the Dudley & Sandwell LPA. They will be responsible for 2 Cadet Units located in Dudley and 1 Cadet in Sandwell. The role primary focus is to seek opportunities to connect policing with young people and increase confidence in policing through engagement, consultation and active citizenship, whilst collaborating with neighbourhood policing teams to support force and community priorities. Role Responsibilities Identify opportunities to improve engagement and public confidence with under- represented groups, demographics or geographical areas in order to support neighbourhood policing units with young people. Develop relationships with 3rd sector organisations, ensuring the delivery of planned youth activities in areas of need. Support the volunteer Cadet Leaders and Citizens in Policing team in organising and planning external activities and trips. Review the termly timetable and provide support with sessions ensuring a comprehensive lesson plan is in place for all meetings. Maintain discipline and good behaviour during Cadet sessions. Identify behaviour changes or safeguarding concerns. Ensure completion of all appropriate risk management and insurance paperwork for Cadet events and sessions. Assess the wider, longer term Cadet curriculum, ensuring a programme of activities enables the progression and attainment of individuals. Market and communicate Cadet activities in partnership with key stakeholders, assist with the recruitment and selection of both cadets and cadet leaders. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with young people in a social or education setting. Excellent communication skills. Experience of dealing and liaising with external agencies and community groups. Able to deliver lessons/sessions. Ability to build good working relationships. Good organisational skills and work with minimal supervision. Proficient use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desirable Experience of working in multi-agency environments Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold. Vetting: Applications are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS in addition to vetting for the role. Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test. Hours of Work: Core hours will be completed between 0800 and 1900 hrs Monday - Friday however, due to the nature of the role there will be a need for flexibility to work outside of these hours/days to fulfil the requirements of a Cadet Youth Engagement Officer. This in turn provides candidates with the opportunity to plan their schedule, allowing for an ideal work life balance. Cadet sessions are run during term time Monday - Friday for two hours on a set day after school hours. Additionally, the role will require individuals to accompany the Cadets on trips outside of the Cadet sessions. The post will be based at the Neighbourhood Policing Partnership office and designated locations for Cadet sessions. Interviews Interview dates to be confirmed. Contact If you require any additional information about this role, please contact Helen Fenton via e-mail on: . POLICE CADETS SAFEGUARDING POLICY West Midlands Police Cadets Safeguarding Statement. The Volunteer Police Cadet (VPC) scheme is a national programme designed to provide a safe and secure environment where young people can meet with others and learn about policing and policing issues, contribute to community initiatives and take part in police organised activities and events. Allowing young people to have fun is at the heart of the experience too. West Midlands Police is a provider of the VPC scheme through a number of Cadet Units across the force area. Each unit has a leader team comprising of police staff, police officers and adult volunteers, who follow policies, programme and procedures overseen by the Citizens in Policing Team, based at Lloyd House. Our police cadets and the police staff, police officers and adult volunteers who support our cadet units all come from a wide variety of different backgrounds, so we will all uphold the highest standards in safeguarding and supervising our children, young people and adults at risk. We will ensure that everyone involved in our Volunteer Police Cadet scheme knows what is expected of them, so that we can promote trust and confidence in what we do in our young people and the adult support networks that surround them. We will build and maintain a culture where our young people and vulnerable adults are respected and listened to, know what safeguarding matters are and how they can confidently report any concerns they may have. We will give equal priority to keeping our young people and adults at risk safe from all types of harm and abuse, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation (all defined as protected characteristics within the Equality Act 2010). We will ensure that all of our VPC staff and leader teams are checked and vetted by us prior to being able to participate in cadet unit work and activities, and will undergo a programme of continuous training for as long as they support the cadet scheme. Our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available for anyone to access and read and can be accessed here Safeguarding Statement Volunteer Police Cadets (vpc.police.uk) Our Designated Safeguarding Officer for West Midlands Police is Chief Superintendent Richard Harris or Helen Fenton, Head of Citizens in Policing. If you or anyone you know has any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of anyone involved in our VPC scheme, then please contact us or alternatively you can contact: National Safeguarding Manager for Volunteer Police Cadets at: The NSPCC helpline or email The Independent Office for Police Conduct or West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a 'Disability Confident Interview Scheme' - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants. "Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities"
Head of Legal - Maternity Cover (Fixed Term Contract/Secondment Opportunity) PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AUTHORITY FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SALARY £86,065 About the Professional Standards Authority: We are the UK's independent regulatory oversight body helping to protect the public by improving the regulation and registration of health and care practitioners. We oversee the work of UK health and social care regulators and accredited registers of healthcare practitioners. Our work improves regulation and protects the public. One of the Professional Standards Authority's (PSA's) key roles is to review the final fitness to practise panel decisions of the 10 regulators we oversee. Section 29 of the National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 gives us a discretion to appeal to the High Court if we consider that a fitness to practise decision is insufficient to protect the public. About this role: As the Head of Legal, you will lead the Section 29 team and the scrutiny of regulators' fitness to practise decisions and processes. You will ensure that our fitness to practise review work is robust and consistently focused on protecting the public. This includes applying your expertise to assess cases that may present risks to public protection, managing our appeals and external Counsel, and working with external solicitors. You will enable the PSA to encourage improvement in fitness to practise across professional regulation by using insights gained through our scrutiny work to share good practice and highlight emerging risks and themes externally. You will also work collaboratively within the PSA, offering expert advice on fitness to practise issues, consultation responses and contributing to policy development, including regulatory reform. This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. We welcome applicants who are interested in pursuing this role as a secondment from another organisation, and would be pleased to discuss arrangements with employers supporting professional development opportunities for their staff. About you You will be a qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate and rights to conduct litigation, knowledge of professional regulation (including fitness to practise procedures) and strong strategic leadership experience. This is an important leadership position at a time of organisational change, and we are looking for someone who can provide stability, clear direction and confident management to the team. We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic and self-directed individual who can: Demonstrate expertise in fitness to practise, including knowledge of the issues relevant to health and care regulators. Lead an organisational function, providing effective leadership, strategic direction and line management through change. Continuously look for opportunities to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of our work Ensure good communication and relationship management with external stakeholders, including regulators, external Counsel and solicitors. Effectively report to and advise the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and Board on the PSA's section 29 function Contribute to the work of the PSA more widely, including as a member of the Senior Management Team, and advising other teams in their work that relates to fitness to practise. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion We are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where all our staff can flourish and reach their full potential. We know that a diverse workforce, at all levels, allows for a more creative and productive environment bringing different viewpoints, knowledge and experience. Therefore, we are keen to improve the diversity within our organisation and would like to encourage individuals who come from a diverse range of backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we will guarantee an interview for people with disabilities who meet all the essential criteria and so if you would like to be considered under this scheme then please let us know. How to apply If you are interested in applying and would like to be sent an application form, wish to receive the application in an accessible format or want to find out more about the organisation and the role, please contact . Please note that we will not consider CVs. Closing date for applications: 30 March 2026 (11:59pm) Interviews will be held remotely on 21 April 2026. Please note that it is unlikely that an alternative interview date could be offered should you be unable to attend on that date. However please do contact us to discuss. Should you wish for reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the process please do not hesitate to contact the HR team on or email The PSA currently operates a hybrid policy. In the first six months of employment, full time staff working five days will be expected to attend the office three days a week. However, should you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us directly to discuss. The PSA's offices are currently located in Blackfriars, London. Our privacy notice which sets out how we will use your data can be found here
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Head of Legal - Maternity Cover (Fixed Term Contract/Secondment Opportunity) PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AUTHORITY FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SALARY £86,065 About the Professional Standards Authority: We are the UK's independent regulatory oversight body helping to protect the public by improving the regulation and registration of health and care practitioners. We oversee the work of UK health and social care regulators and accredited registers of healthcare practitioners. Our work improves regulation and protects the public. One of the Professional Standards Authority's (PSA's) key roles is to review the final fitness to practise panel decisions of the 10 regulators we oversee. Section 29 of the National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 gives us a discretion to appeal to the High Court if we consider that a fitness to practise decision is insufficient to protect the public. About this role: As the Head of Legal, you will lead the Section 29 team and the scrutiny of regulators' fitness to practise decisions and processes. You will ensure that our fitness to practise review work is robust and consistently focused on protecting the public. This includes applying your expertise to assess cases that may present risks to public protection, managing our appeals and external Counsel, and working with external solicitors. You will enable the PSA to encourage improvement in fitness to practise across professional regulation by using insights gained through our scrutiny work to share good practice and highlight emerging risks and themes externally. You will also work collaboratively within the PSA, offering expert advice on fitness to practise issues, consultation responses and contributing to policy development, including regulatory reform. This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. We welcome applicants who are interested in pursuing this role as a secondment from another organisation, and would be pleased to discuss arrangements with employers supporting professional development opportunities for their staff. About you You will be a qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate and rights to conduct litigation, knowledge of professional regulation (including fitness to practise procedures) and strong strategic leadership experience. This is an important leadership position at a time of organisational change, and we are looking for someone who can provide stability, clear direction and confident management to the team. We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic and self-directed individual who can: Demonstrate expertise in fitness to practise, including knowledge of the issues relevant to health and care regulators. Lead an organisational function, providing effective leadership, strategic direction and line management through change. Continuously look for opportunities to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of our work Ensure good communication and relationship management with external stakeholders, including regulators, external Counsel and solicitors. Effectively report to and advise the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and Board on the PSA's section 29 function Contribute to the work of the PSA more widely, including as a member of the Senior Management Team, and advising other teams in their work that relates to fitness to practise. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion We are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where all our staff can flourish and reach their full potential. We know that a diverse workforce, at all levels, allows for a more creative and productive environment bringing different viewpoints, knowledge and experience. Therefore, we are keen to improve the diversity within our organisation and would like to encourage individuals who come from a diverse range of backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we will guarantee an interview for people with disabilities who meet all the essential criteria and so if you would like to be considered under this scheme then please let us know. How to apply If you are interested in applying and would like to be sent an application form, wish to receive the application in an accessible format or want to find out more about the organisation and the role, please contact . Please note that we will not consider CVs. Closing date for applications: 30 March 2026 (11:59pm) Interviews will be held remotely on 21 April 2026. Please note that it is unlikely that an alternative interview date could be offered should you be unable to attend on that date. However please do contact us to discuss. Should you wish for reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the process please do not hesitate to contact the HR team on or email The PSA currently operates a hybrid policy. In the first six months of employment, full time staff working five days will be expected to attend the office three days a week. However, should you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us directly to discuss. The PSA's offices are currently located in Blackfriars, London. Our privacy notice which sets out how we will use your data can be found here
Location: Hybrid working from the London office (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays), with 2 days working from home (Tuesdays and Fridays) ideally. If not possible, one day per week in the London office (Thursdays) will be considered as the minimum. Reporting to: VP Product & Operations About Paloma Paloma's mission is to make children's autism and ADHD assessments and care available on the NHS within 4 weeks of GP referral. We believe the NHS can offer quick access to these services, and Paloma is achieving this by redesigning care pathways, developing new software & AI tools, and investing in clinicians' learning & development. We are growing our team purposefully to meet the need for NHS autism and ADHD care, and since launching, we have: Grown our fantastic team to over 100 people, and are hiring 100 more over the next 12 months Raised £5m pre-seed funding from leading healthcare investors (Triple Point Ventures and Heal Capital), helping us to invest in our technology and our team Achieved financial sustainability How is Paloma Health different from other Neurodevelopmental providers? We are clinically-led, Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered, and continuously improve our outcomes and family experiences. Our in-house product & engineering team ensures we can: Give families a more consumer-like experience of healthcare Free our clinicians from documentation to focus on supporting families Our strong culture, including transparency, a sense of community, and supporting staff career development The experience of our founders (Dr Mark Jenkins & Darshak Shah), who have previously built tech-enabled NHS obesity and ophthalmology services. Combined, their previous companies have treated over 1 million NHS patients in the last 15 years! Being backed by leading healthcare investors allows us to move fast The Opportunity We are looking for a Head of Operations to lead and scale our operations function. This is a high-impact role where you will be responsible for a rapidly scaling operations function of 80 people, including our Care Delivery team (Team Managers, Autism and ADHD Clinicians, including assessors and prescribers), the Care Coordination administration team, and our Scheduling, Safeguarding, and Governance teams. Your mission is to ensure that as we scale to help thousands of families, our service remains high-quality, safe, and efficient. Your role is orchestrating this complex function, ensuring that every step of our care pathway-from the NHS referral to exit-is working in perfect sync. About you You are a leader of leaders: You have a proven track record of managing large, multi-tiered teams. You know how to motivate and develop managers who, in turn, manage our Delivery Team, Care Coordinators, Scheduling, Safeguarding and Governance Teams You thrive at scale: Managing a rapidly growing team of over 80 people doesn't intimidate you; you have the organisational skills to keep a large workforce aligned and productive, and are excited to grow the team significantly more. You are a systems thinker: You see how a change in scheduling impacts care delivery, and how an update in governance affects the Care Coordination Team. You manage the "ripple effects." You are operationally rigorous: You thrive on metrics and KPIs. You use data to identify capacity bottlenecks or potential safeguarding risks before they become issues. You are empathetic but decisive: You understand the high-stakes nature of healthcare and can make calm, authoritative decisions that balance patient safety with operational speed. You are adaptable: You are comfortable working in a dynamic environment and embrace the fast-paced change of a growing organisation. You are mission-driven: You are genuinely excited about using technology and innovation to solve the NHS waiting list crisis. You are a hands-on leader: You are willing to dive into operational details and drive tasks yourself when necessary to support and unblock your team. Responsibilities: Oversee the integrated Operations function, including: Providing strategic direction to the managers of Delivery, Scheduling & Capacity, Safeguarding, and Governance. Represent the Operations function at a senior level and work cross-functionally with relevant function leads. Maintain accountability for the function's performance and culture. This includes: Building relationships and data dashboards (with our Business Intelligence Team) to help you identify operational red flags and address them before they impact service delivery. Building a culture of continuous learning, mentoring your direct reports to become the next generation of senior leaders at Paloma. Ongoing optimisation and refinement of operational processes together with the relevant teams and stakeholders, for example: Administrative processes, e.g. NHS GP referral processing Defining the strategic "math" of the service, ensuring you always know the demand forecast and manage scheduling/hiring to meet NHS targets while maintaining staff well-being. Ensuring our safeguarding protocols are deeply embedded in every team member's daily workflows. Develop robust structures, documentation, processes and communication loops to: Grow the team without losing quality or culture. Ensure a 'single source of truth' for all operational workstreams documentation Maintain and implement high-quality policies for complaints, contested outcomes, and quality assurance. Qualifications and experience: Required: At least 7 years of operational leadership experience, specifically in environments with high headcount and complex delivery requirements (e.g., health or other large-scale service operations). Proven experience overseeing multi-tiered teams (managing 5+ direct reports who each manage their own large teams). Advanced experience in managing capacity and scheduling for a large, varied workforce. A track record of "productising" operations-taking a growing service and building the robust structures needed to support 100+ staff members. Demonstrable experience of a commercial mindset, meeting financial targets, understanding trade-offs within budgets, and managing team budgets. A proven ability to balance high-level strategy with a "lead from the front" mentality, diving into the details to solve problems on the ground. Proven experience in being data-driven with decisions, prioritisation, and comfortable providing detailed updates to wider stakeholders at all levels of the business. Experience managing a mixed team of clinical and non-clinical staff Experience leading a large team through periods of rapid organisational change, e.g. a fast-paced startup/scaleup environment where roles and processes evolve quickly. Experience in Data Protection and Data Protection Officer responsibilities Studies have shown that women and people from ethnic minority groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. Paloma is dedicated to building a diverse and top performing workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align with all the qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role or others! You will be part of a mission driven organisation that's transforming access to autism and ADHD care in England. For all employees, we offer: A strong and positive culture that prioritises staff well being, transparency, and career development. Protected time and budget for team connection, learning, and community building. Competitive compensation, including: Salary of £80,000-90,000, depending on experience and working location Annual salary reviews, ensuring they are competitive Private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme (planned in 2026) A unique annual leave benefits package which includes: 34 days of annual leave. This includes eight bank holidays and your birthday off. Option to buy an additional 5 days per year (giving you 39 days per year) An additional 10 days of paid sabbatical leave every three completed years of service (which means 44 days of leave in year four at Paloma!) 2 days per year of special leave, for those moments that happen in life, whether personal or family related Additional benefits include: A premium performance company laptop Equity compensation through Share Options in Paloma Health for employees working at least 32 hours per week with Paloma. NHS discounts, including the Blue Light Card (as we are an NHS provider). Equality & Diversity Paloma Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and throughout the application process. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic. Accommodations We're glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the hiring process. We encourage you to be open about the adjustments you need, so we can adapt our interview process accordingly. Safer Recruitment & Pre Employment Checks Paloma Health ensures that supporting people to be safe is at the heart of our work and a key priority across all areas of the organisation. As part of our pre employment checks, you will be asked to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on your role within the business . click apply for full job details
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Location: Hybrid working from the London office (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays), with 2 days working from home (Tuesdays and Fridays) ideally. If not possible, one day per week in the London office (Thursdays) will be considered as the minimum. Reporting to: VP Product & Operations About Paloma Paloma's mission is to make children's autism and ADHD assessments and care available on the NHS within 4 weeks of GP referral. We believe the NHS can offer quick access to these services, and Paloma is achieving this by redesigning care pathways, developing new software & AI tools, and investing in clinicians' learning & development. We are growing our team purposefully to meet the need for NHS autism and ADHD care, and since launching, we have: Grown our fantastic team to over 100 people, and are hiring 100 more over the next 12 months Raised £5m pre-seed funding from leading healthcare investors (Triple Point Ventures and Heal Capital), helping us to invest in our technology and our team Achieved financial sustainability How is Paloma Health different from other Neurodevelopmental providers? We are clinically-led, Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered, and continuously improve our outcomes and family experiences. Our in-house product & engineering team ensures we can: Give families a more consumer-like experience of healthcare Free our clinicians from documentation to focus on supporting families Our strong culture, including transparency, a sense of community, and supporting staff career development The experience of our founders (Dr Mark Jenkins & Darshak Shah), who have previously built tech-enabled NHS obesity and ophthalmology services. Combined, their previous companies have treated over 1 million NHS patients in the last 15 years! Being backed by leading healthcare investors allows us to move fast The Opportunity We are looking for a Head of Operations to lead and scale our operations function. This is a high-impact role where you will be responsible for a rapidly scaling operations function of 80 people, including our Care Delivery team (Team Managers, Autism and ADHD Clinicians, including assessors and prescribers), the Care Coordination administration team, and our Scheduling, Safeguarding, and Governance teams. Your mission is to ensure that as we scale to help thousands of families, our service remains high-quality, safe, and efficient. Your role is orchestrating this complex function, ensuring that every step of our care pathway-from the NHS referral to exit-is working in perfect sync. About you You are a leader of leaders: You have a proven track record of managing large, multi-tiered teams. You know how to motivate and develop managers who, in turn, manage our Delivery Team, Care Coordinators, Scheduling, Safeguarding and Governance Teams You thrive at scale: Managing a rapidly growing team of over 80 people doesn't intimidate you; you have the organisational skills to keep a large workforce aligned and productive, and are excited to grow the team significantly more. You are a systems thinker: You see how a change in scheduling impacts care delivery, and how an update in governance affects the Care Coordination Team. You manage the "ripple effects." You are operationally rigorous: You thrive on metrics and KPIs. You use data to identify capacity bottlenecks or potential safeguarding risks before they become issues. You are empathetic but decisive: You understand the high-stakes nature of healthcare and can make calm, authoritative decisions that balance patient safety with operational speed. You are adaptable: You are comfortable working in a dynamic environment and embrace the fast-paced change of a growing organisation. You are mission-driven: You are genuinely excited about using technology and innovation to solve the NHS waiting list crisis. You are a hands-on leader: You are willing to dive into operational details and drive tasks yourself when necessary to support and unblock your team. Responsibilities: Oversee the integrated Operations function, including: Providing strategic direction to the managers of Delivery, Scheduling & Capacity, Safeguarding, and Governance. Represent the Operations function at a senior level and work cross-functionally with relevant function leads. Maintain accountability for the function's performance and culture. This includes: Building relationships and data dashboards (with our Business Intelligence Team) to help you identify operational red flags and address them before they impact service delivery. Building a culture of continuous learning, mentoring your direct reports to become the next generation of senior leaders at Paloma. Ongoing optimisation and refinement of operational processes together with the relevant teams and stakeholders, for example: Administrative processes, e.g. NHS GP referral processing Defining the strategic "math" of the service, ensuring you always know the demand forecast and manage scheduling/hiring to meet NHS targets while maintaining staff well-being. Ensuring our safeguarding protocols are deeply embedded in every team member's daily workflows. Develop robust structures, documentation, processes and communication loops to: Grow the team without losing quality or culture. Ensure a 'single source of truth' for all operational workstreams documentation Maintain and implement high-quality policies for complaints, contested outcomes, and quality assurance. Qualifications and experience: Required: At least 7 years of operational leadership experience, specifically in environments with high headcount and complex delivery requirements (e.g., health or other large-scale service operations). Proven experience overseeing multi-tiered teams (managing 5+ direct reports who each manage their own large teams). Advanced experience in managing capacity and scheduling for a large, varied workforce. A track record of "productising" operations-taking a growing service and building the robust structures needed to support 100+ staff members. Demonstrable experience of a commercial mindset, meeting financial targets, understanding trade-offs within budgets, and managing team budgets. A proven ability to balance high-level strategy with a "lead from the front" mentality, diving into the details to solve problems on the ground. Proven experience in being data-driven with decisions, prioritisation, and comfortable providing detailed updates to wider stakeholders at all levels of the business. Experience managing a mixed team of clinical and non-clinical staff Experience leading a large team through periods of rapid organisational change, e.g. a fast-paced startup/scaleup environment where roles and processes evolve quickly. Experience in Data Protection and Data Protection Officer responsibilities Studies have shown that women and people from ethnic minority groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. Paloma is dedicated to building a diverse and top performing workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align with all the qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role or others! You will be part of a mission driven organisation that's transforming access to autism and ADHD care in England. For all employees, we offer: A strong and positive culture that prioritises staff well being, transparency, and career development. Protected time and budget for team connection, learning, and community building. Competitive compensation, including: Salary of £80,000-90,000, depending on experience and working location Annual salary reviews, ensuring they are competitive Private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme (planned in 2026) A unique annual leave benefits package which includes: 34 days of annual leave. This includes eight bank holidays and your birthday off. Option to buy an additional 5 days per year (giving you 39 days per year) An additional 10 days of paid sabbatical leave every three completed years of service (which means 44 days of leave in year four at Paloma!) 2 days per year of special leave, for those moments that happen in life, whether personal or family related Additional benefits include: A premium performance company laptop Equity compensation through Share Options in Paloma Health for employees working at least 32 hours per week with Paloma. NHS discounts, including the Blue Light Card (as we are an NHS provider). Equality & Diversity Paloma Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and throughout the application process. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic. Accommodations We're glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the hiring process. We encourage you to be open about the adjustments you need, so we can adapt our interview process accordingly. Safer Recruitment & Pre Employment Checks Paloma Health ensures that supporting people to be safe is at the heart of our work and a key priority across all areas of the organisation. As part of our pre employment checks, you will be asked to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on your role within the business . click apply for full job details
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, full-time Head of Biology from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of ten teachers in the senior school, and to play a key role in shaping learning within our warm and dynamic community. The successful candidate will teach gifted and dedicated pupils in all year groups up to sixth form where we offer Biology within the A level and International Baccalaureate Diploma programmes. Person Specification The post will suit someone who has: is, or aspires to be, a strong, dynamic and inspirational middle leader has excellent subject knowledge, and a personal commitment to ongoing professional development has strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care for all pupils has a desire to contribute to the school's thriving co-curricular programme is eager to share in the joy of learning inside and outside the classroom, and is committed to academic excellence wishes to actively promote the school's ethos and values, including curiosity, academic excellence and enrichment, among the pupil body has the highest aspirations for both pupils and staff is capable of efficiently managing and responding to the needs of the department, acting as an inspiring leader of the Biology department, and creating an enabling supportive environment for staff to flourish will maintain a sharp and efficient grasp of syllabus requirements and curriculum development will help the team to lead every pupil through their studies will be committed to leading, developing and supporting departmental staff, both in relation to their teaching and broader contributions to school life communicates well with the ability to inspire others is able to lead and work as part of a team, with excellent communication skills is able to prioritise and manage their time effectively, and demonstrate resilience can think flexibly, and possesses excellent skills of organisation and problem solving promotes a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion among pupils and departmental colleagues so everyone feels they fully belong The following would be advantageous: prior experience of middle leadership Closing date: Monday 16 th March 2026 at 9am Interviews: Monday 23 rd March 2026 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, full-time Head of Biology from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of ten teachers in the senior school, and to play a key role in shaping learning within our warm and dynamic community. The successful candidate will teach gifted and dedicated pupils in all year groups up to sixth form where we offer Biology within the A level and International Baccalaureate Diploma programmes. Person Specification The post will suit someone who has: is, or aspires to be, a strong, dynamic and inspirational middle leader has excellent subject knowledge, and a personal commitment to ongoing professional development has strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care for all pupils has a desire to contribute to the school's thriving co-curricular programme is eager to share in the joy of learning inside and outside the classroom, and is committed to academic excellence wishes to actively promote the school's ethos and values, including curiosity, academic excellence and enrichment, among the pupil body has the highest aspirations for both pupils and staff is capable of efficiently managing and responding to the needs of the department, acting as an inspiring leader of the Biology department, and creating an enabling supportive environment for staff to flourish will maintain a sharp and efficient grasp of syllabus requirements and curriculum development will help the team to lead every pupil through their studies will be committed to leading, developing and supporting departmental staff, both in relation to their teaching and broader contributions to school life communicates well with the ability to inspire others is able to lead and work as part of a team, with excellent communication skills is able to prioritise and manage their time effectively, and demonstrate resilience can think flexibly, and possesses excellent skills of organisation and problem solving promotes a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion among pupils and departmental colleagues so everyone feels they fully belong The following would be advantageous: prior experience of middle leadership Closing date: Monday 16 th March 2026 at 9am Interviews: Monday 23 rd March 2026 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff
Head of HR for Forensic & Offender Healthcare Services A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our team as the Head of HR for Forensics and Offender Healthcare Services. You will be responsible for providing high-quality strategic and operational HR support, ensuring our people management practices reflect best practice and uphold our commitment to delivering an exceptional staff experience. You will be a values-led professional, who is passionate about fairness, equity and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on staff engagement and wellbeing, you will champion initiatives that ensure colleagues feel supported, listened to and able to thrive, even in the most challenging times. You will help drive key workforce priorities that support our ambition to be the Best Place to Work. By role-modelling our Oxleas values - We're Kind, We're Fair, We Listen and We Care - you will embed these principles in everyday interactions across the organisation. Working collaboratively with the wider People Teams, you will play a central role in leading organisational change, strengthening culture, improving team dynamics, enhancing recruitment practices and progressing equality plans. As our Forensics and Offender Healthcare Services are based in South London, Kent and the South West region, there will be a requirement for regular travel. Main duties of the job You will ensure our people practices deliver high-quality, consistent support to managers and staff across the Trust, enabling excellent care while meeting all legal and statutory requirements. You will take a proactive and supportive approach to developing and investing in your team, empowering them to provide a high-performing, responsive and engaging service. We understand how challenging it can be for colleagues involved in HR processes. You will support staff and managers to address issues constructively and at the earliest opportunity, ensuring a strong emphasis on early intervention and resolution. You will provide coaching and facilitation to managers, helping them develop stronger leadership competence, confidence and behaviours. You will lead the development and delivery of workforce plans for your Directorate/s, aligned to the Trust's overarching Strategy. These plans will be tailored to the needs of the service, supporting delivery of excellent patient care, financial sustainability, and a positive staff experience. You will provide specialist advice to managers on all aspects of People matters, ensuring a strong focus on data-driven decisions, consistency and clarity of approach. About us Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: We're Kind We Listen We Care Job responsibilities Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding HR support? Are you experienced in both strategic and operational HR, with a broad portfolio spanning employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning, organisational development, equality, diversity and inclusion? Do you have experience of working with Forensic and Offender Healthcare services? Do you enjoy working collaboratively to drive meaningful, continuous improvement? If you can enhance our ability to make a significant difference to the experience at work of our diverse staff members, particularly during the most challenging times, we would love to hear from you. We are keen to encourage applications from the widest variety of people. We welcome applications from all people, including those from a global majority background, those who live with a disability (visible or not) and those who identify as LGBTQ+. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities of this role. Person Specification Qualification Member of CIPD Experience Operational and Strategic experience Experience Evidence of delivering a high quality HR service Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Head of HR for Forensic & Offender Healthcare Services A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our team as the Head of HR for Forensics and Offender Healthcare Services. You will be responsible for providing high-quality strategic and operational HR support, ensuring our people management practices reflect best practice and uphold our commitment to delivering an exceptional staff experience. You will be a values-led professional, who is passionate about fairness, equity and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on staff engagement and wellbeing, you will champion initiatives that ensure colleagues feel supported, listened to and able to thrive, even in the most challenging times. You will help drive key workforce priorities that support our ambition to be the Best Place to Work. By role-modelling our Oxleas values - We're Kind, We're Fair, We Listen and We Care - you will embed these principles in everyday interactions across the organisation. Working collaboratively with the wider People Teams, you will play a central role in leading organisational change, strengthening culture, improving team dynamics, enhancing recruitment practices and progressing equality plans. As our Forensics and Offender Healthcare Services are based in South London, Kent and the South West region, there will be a requirement for regular travel. Main duties of the job You will ensure our people practices deliver high-quality, consistent support to managers and staff across the Trust, enabling excellent care while meeting all legal and statutory requirements. You will take a proactive and supportive approach to developing and investing in your team, empowering them to provide a high-performing, responsive and engaging service. We understand how challenging it can be for colleagues involved in HR processes. You will support staff and managers to address issues constructively and at the earliest opportunity, ensuring a strong emphasis on early intervention and resolution. You will provide coaching and facilitation to managers, helping them develop stronger leadership competence, confidence and behaviours. You will lead the development and delivery of workforce plans for your Directorate/s, aligned to the Trust's overarching Strategy. These plans will be tailored to the needs of the service, supporting delivery of excellent patient care, financial sustainability, and a positive staff experience. You will provide specialist advice to managers on all aspects of People matters, ensuring a strong focus on data-driven decisions, consistency and clarity of approach. About us Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: We're Kind We Listen We Care Job responsibilities Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding HR support? Are you experienced in both strategic and operational HR, with a broad portfolio spanning employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning, organisational development, equality, diversity and inclusion? Do you have experience of working with Forensic and Offender Healthcare services? Do you enjoy working collaboratively to drive meaningful, continuous improvement? If you can enhance our ability to make a significant difference to the experience at work of our diverse staff members, particularly during the most challenging times, we would love to hear from you. We are keen to encourage applications from the widest variety of people. We welcome applications from all people, including those from a global majority background, those who live with a disability (visible or not) and those who identify as LGBTQ+. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities of this role. Person Specification Qualification Member of CIPD Experience Operational and Strategic experience Experience Evidence of delivering a high quality HR service Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
We re seeking a HR Officer to join our People and Culture team! This role will work across the People and Culture team with a focus on Learning and Development, Well-being and Engagement. You will also get involved in supporting our community with a range of general queries and supporting the efficient running of the team. Some key responsibilities are: Coordinate internal and external learning events, including scheduling, logistics, materials, communications and gathering and analysing feedback. Support the planning and delivery of engagement activities, including staff surveys, follow up actions and communications. Support the administration of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, changes to employment, and offboarding. About You You enjoy variety, are confident in managing multiple priorities, and are passionate about providing a great employee experience. You ve worked in a HR role previously, preferably with experience of supporting Learning and Development activity. You re good with computer systems a lot of what you ll do will be on Microsoft 365, including Copilot, as well as our HR and talent systems. You can communicate effectively with different audiences, whether it is drafting some internal comms content, dealing with an employee query or supporting a senior manager with their recruitment campaign. You re able to review processes that you re working on and suggest improvements that improve our service and make things smoother for our people. If this sounds like you we d love to hear from you! About working for us This is a fast-paced organisation that is committed to making a difference. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters. About us We are Pancreatic Cancer UK. We go above and beyond for everyone affected by this disease. Right now, half of people with pancreatic cancer die within three months of diagnosis. Families are left with only hope to hold onto. They need more. So, we do more. We bring more break throughs through research; more change through campaigning and more support through our expert nurses. We make more noise because people have gone unheard. We are relentless because the disease is ruthless. We care more because people feel forgotten. Because people with pancreatic cancer need more than hope. Underpinning this vision are our three values: Courage Compassion Community We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values. At Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported. We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices. We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background. We can think of no better way to do this than by making sure this role fully represents our intent; therefore, we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector. Safeguarding Pancreatic Cancer UK is committed to safe and fair recruitment processes that safeguard and protect those we work with, support and serve. We make sure all our staff are selected, vetted (DBS/Criminal record checks where appropriate), trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective and compassionate care. Where we work with volunteers, we extend the same support in order to ensure that they are working within our ethos and standards. Hybrid-working: Our London office is a place to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. We are currently working hybrid with a minimum of 2-3 days in the office. This is an office-based role where you may be required to be in the office more frequently to attend activities and meetings depending on the needs of the role. How to apply: You can download the Job Description and Person Specification on our website's advert for full details of the role. If you have any questions about this role that we ve not answered, please get in touch with Pete O Callaghan, Head of People and Culture (contact details are on our website's advert). To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews. You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role. The successful post-holder will require a basic DBS check Please note that interviews will be held in person on 30 & 31 March 2026. If we receive a large volume of applicants, we may have a first stage telephone interview. No agencies/sales call please as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
We re seeking a HR Officer to join our People and Culture team! This role will work across the People and Culture team with a focus on Learning and Development, Well-being and Engagement. You will also get involved in supporting our community with a range of general queries and supporting the efficient running of the team. Some key responsibilities are: Coordinate internal and external learning events, including scheduling, logistics, materials, communications and gathering and analysing feedback. Support the planning and delivery of engagement activities, including staff surveys, follow up actions and communications. Support the administration of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, changes to employment, and offboarding. About You You enjoy variety, are confident in managing multiple priorities, and are passionate about providing a great employee experience. You ve worked in a HR role previously, preferably with experience of supporting Learning and Development activity. You re good with computer systems a lot of what you ll do will be on Microsoft 365, including Copilot, as well as our HR and talent systems. You can communicate effectively with different audiences, whether it is drafting some internal comms content, dealing with an employee query or supporting a senior manager with their recruitment campaign. You re able to review processes that you re working on and suggest improvements that improve our service and make things smoother for our people. If this sounds like you we d love to hear from you! About working for us This is a fast-paced organisation that is committed to making a difference. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters. About us We are Pancreatic Cancer UK. We go above and beyond for everyone affected by this disease. Right now, half of people with pancreatic cancer die within three months of diagnosis. Families are left with only hope to hold onto. They need more. So, we do more. We bring more break throughs through research; more change through campaigning and more support through our expert nurses. We make more noise because people have gone unheard. We are relentless because the disease is ruthless. We care more because people feel forgotten. Because people with pancreatic cancer need more than hope. Underpinning this vision are our three values: Courage Compassion Community We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values. At Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported. We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices. We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background. We can think of no better way to do this than by making sure this role fully represents our intent; therefore, we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector. Safeguarding Pancreatic Cancer UK is committed to safe and fair recruitment processes that safeguard and protect those we work with, support and serve. We make sure all our staff are selected, vetted (DBS/Criminal record checks where appropriate), trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective and compassionate care. Where we work with volunteers, we extend the same support in order to ensure that they are working within our ethos and standards. Hybrid-working: Our London office is a place to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. We are currently working hybrid with a minimum of 2-3 days in the office. This is an office-based role where you may be required to be in the office more frequently to attend activities and meetings depending on the needs of the role. How to apply: You can download the Job Description and Person Specification on our website's advert for full details of the role. If you have any questions about this role that we ve not answered, please get in touch with Pete O Callaghan, Head of People and Culture (contact details are on our website's advert). To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews. You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role. The successful post-holder will require a basic DBS check Please note that interviews will be held in person on 30 & 31 March 2026. If we receive a large volume of applicants, we may have a first stage telephone interview. No agencies/sales call please as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment.
Are you an experienced Finance Business Partner looking for your next opportunity? Do you have expertise in building safety or maintenance accounting? We have a fantastic opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group as Finance Business Partner, taking the lead on financial reporting for building safety. Based from our office in Wembley , you'll combine office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance. At SNG (Sovereign Network Group), we provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year. The Role: Reporting into the Head of Financial Business Partnering, you'll act as the finance lead for reporting on building safety , ensuring that SNG has robust financial insight and guidance in navigating the increasing demands of new legislation, regulatory requirements and ongoing remedial programmes. In this role, you'll improve the impact and understanding of financial reporting for building safety. You'll provide analysis and deliver insight to link financial reports to business strategies, as well as preparing robust analysis and commentary for the annual budget and monthly forecasts for SNG. Responsibilities include: Supporting the Head of Financial Business Partnering to organise and guide the wider team of management accountants to provide outstanding services to our customers Producing reports for the budget holder and executive committee on conclusions drawn from the analysis, offering opinion and challenge Partnering with budget holders to help them understand their spend to date, highlighting any opportunities for changes to make improvements, as well as supporting in understanding regulatory requirements such as value for money and helping to identify areas to achieve this Working with senior budget holders on building their annual budget and monthly forecasts with thorough understanding of key drivers behind the budget bid and forecast Analysing budget and forecasts by area, providing reporting and explanations of the movements between actual/budget/forecast involving presentation to senior management to explain key insights Writing the monthly management accounts commentary for allocated areas ensuring strong collaboration with financial and non-financial staff Keeping up to date with the latest legislative and accounting changes around building safety What we're looking for You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with previous experience in a business partnering role, and strong practical experience and knowledge of the principles of management accounting, forecasting and budgeting. You'll also: Have strong analytical skills, with experience drawing key financial insights Demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders Have strong stakeholder management skills, building trusted relationships with the ability to effectively influence or challenge where required Be highly numerate with excellent attention to detail Show strong prioritisation skills, working well to deadlines Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel and competent use of Microsoft Office, management information systems and integrated accounting systems Experience within a property services or maintenance-focused finance team, including sound knowledge of building safety compliance and associated accounting treatment is highly desirable We have some great benefits at SNG, including: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Finance Business Partner looking for your next opportunity? Do you have expertise in building safety or maintenance accounting? We have a fantastic opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group as Finance Business Partner, taking the lead on financial reporting for building safety. Based from our office in Wembley , you'll combine office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance. At SNG (Sovereign Network Group), we provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year. The Role: Reporting into the Head of Financial Business Partnering, you'll act as the finance lead for reporting on building safety , ensuring that SNG has robust financial insight and guidance in navigating the increasing demands of new legislation, regulatory requirements and ongoing remedial programmes. In this role, you'll improve the impact and understanding of financial reporting for building safety. You'll provide analysis and deliver insight to link financial reports to business strategies, as well as preparing robust analysis and commentary for the annual budget and monthly forecasts for SNG. Responsibilities include: Supporting the Head of Financial Business Partnering to organise and guide the wider team of management accountants to provide outstanding services to our customers Producing reports for the budget holder and executive committee on conclusions drawn from the analysis, offering opinion and challenge Partnering with budget holders to help them understand their spend to date, highlighting any opportunities for changes to make improvements, as well as supporting in understanding regulatory requirements such as value for money and helping to identify areas to achieve this Working with senior budget holders on building their annual budget and monthly forecasts with thorough understanding of key drivers behind the budget bid and forecast Analysing budget and forecasts by area, providing reporting and explanations of the movements between actual/budget/forecast involving presentation to senior management to explain key insights Writing the monthly management accounts commentary for allocated areas ensuring strong collaboration with financial and non-financial staff Keeping up to date with the latest legislative and accounting changes around building safety What we're looking for You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with previous experience in a business partnering role, and strong practical experience and knowledge of the principles of management accounting, forecasting and budgeting. You'll also: Have strong analytical skills, with experience drawing key financial insights Demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders Have strong stakeholder management skills, building trusted relationships with the ability to effectively influence or challenge where required Be highly numerate with excellent attention to detail Show strong prioritisation skills, working well to deadlines Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel and competent use of Microsoft Office, management information systems and integrated accounting systems Experience within a property services or maintenance-focused finance team, including sound knowledge of building safety compliance and associated accounting treatment is highly desirable We have some great benefits at SNG, including: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Clinical Coding Audit Manager The closing date is 08 March 2026 At University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, we're proud to be one of the largest and most diverse NHS Trusts in the country and our Clinical Coding team is no exception. As we continue to grow and innovate, we are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and forward thinking Clinical Coding Audit Manager to play a crucial role in driving coding quality and data integrity across the Trust. This is a key leadership role within our dynamic Clinical Coding team. You'll be responsible for managing and delivering the Trust's Internal Clinical Coding Audit Programme, including clinical engagement audits and audit validation using our Live Audit Tool and the management and mentoring of trainee auditors is a key part of the role. Your work will directly influence data accuracy, support robust clinical documentation, and contribute to UHL's performance improvement agenda. You should be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills, excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines. Informal discussions - please contact Shirley Priestnall, Head of Information Please do not apply for this role unless you are already an Accredited Clinical Coding Auditor Main duties of the job The Clinical Coding Quality Assurance function is responsible for ensuring the alignment of codified data to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies. In addition, it is responsible for innovating and driving improvements to the benefit of the wider Clinical Coding department in areas such as audit, automation, data quality and training and engaging key stakeholders. To accurately record and codify its clinical activity is fundamental to understanding the quality of its clinical services. Our coded clinical data is used by all parts of the Trusts business to deliver trusted and high quality services to patients. As the Clinical Coding Audit Manager you will be responsible for leading the effective audit of all codified data output across the Trust to ensure the alignment to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies. You will be expected to lead an ambitious and robust audit programme across the Clinical Coding service which will drive excellence against national and local clinical coding quality metrics. You will be expected to evidence an expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards and Healthcare Resource Group (HRG) allocation (evidenced by maintaining your professional Approved Clinical Coding Auditor status). About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: Job responsibilities Lead the organisation and delivery of departmental audit and data validation programmes by carrying out clinical coding audits and data validation reports, requiring complex data analysis, providing clear feedback on findings to relevant colleagues. Provide expert insight and take a lead, working with the Clinical Coding Manager and Senior Clinical Coding Improvement Lead with regards to potentially large financial impacts of any decisions made in relation to changes in coding practice either nationally or locally. Challenge existing practices, ensuring that progressive solutions, which consider models of best practice, are incorporated into service plans. As a member of the Clinical Coding leadership team collaborate closely with other leading colleagues to support the efficient functioning of the Clinical Coding department. Person Specification Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others. Training & Qualifications NCCQ - Accredited Clinical Coder. Successful completion of the NHS Classifications Service audit course and exceeding the minimum requirements of audit report writing. Specialist knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology and ICD10 & OPCS4 classifications. 1st Degree level in a Healthcare related subject or equivalent gained through experience. Management qualification or equivalent experience to postgraduate level. A level or equivalent Biology or related science qualification. A medical qualification. Experience 3 years experience of coding multiple specialities within an NHS environment. Experience of using and knowledge of administration rights for an Encoder. Experience of undertaking clinical coding audits and audit report writing. Communication and relationship skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate to staff at all levels. Ability to effectively explain complex coding rules and guidelines to a professional audience. Ability to deliver presentations. Analytical and Judgement skills Ability to use own judgement to interpret & summarise relevant clinical terminology used for diagnostic & procedural information & assignment of relevant classification codes applying national rules & conventions. Must be able to recognise and act upon possible problems. Ability to inspire & enthuse others. Skills Advanced IT skills. Ability to understand and manipulate complex data. Support the delivery budgets for non-pay and support service. Responsible for the delivery of cost improvement projects within own remit. Planning and organisation skills Highly self-motivated. Ability to organise and implement audit programmes. Experience of report writing. Other requirements specific to the role Accuracy / attention to detail. Ability to learn quickly. Completer / finisher. Must be able to work on any site. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Clinical Coding Audit Manager The closing date is 08 March 2026 At University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, we're proud to be one of the largest and most diverse NHS Trusts in the country and our Clinical Coding team is no exception. As we continue to grow and innovate, we are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and forward thinking Clinical Coding Audit Manager to play a crucial role in driving coding quality and data integrity across the Trust. This is a key leadership role within our dynamic Clinical Coding team. You'll be responsible for managing and delivering the Trust's Internal Clinical Coding Audit Programme, including clinical engagement audits and audit validation using our Live Audit Tool and the management and mentoring of trainee auditors is a key part of the role. Your work will directly influence data accuracy, support robust clinical documentation, and contribute to UHL's performance improvement agenda. You should be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills, excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines. Informal discussions - please contact Shirley Priestnall, Head of Information Please do not apply for this role unless you are already an Accredited Clinical Coding Auditor Main duties of the job The Clinical Coding Quality Assurance function is responsible for ensuring the alignment of codified data to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies. In addition, it is responsible for innovating and driving improvements to the benefit of the wider Clinical Coding department in areas such as audit, automation, data quality and training and engaging key stakeholders. To accurately record and codify its clinical activity is fundamental to understanding the quality of its clinical services. Our coded clinical data is used by all parts of the Trusts business to deliver trusted and high quality services to patients. As the Clinical Coding Audit Manager you will be responsible for leading the effective audit of all codified data output across the Trust to ensure the alignment to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies. You will be expected to lead an ambitious and robust audit programme across the Clinical Coding service which will drive excellence against national and local clinical coding quality metrics. You will be expected to evidence an expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards and Healthcare Resource Group (HRG) allocation (evidenced by maintaining your professional Approved Clinical Coding Auditor status). About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: Job responsibilities Lead the organisation and delivery of departmental audit and data validation programmes by carrying out clinical coding audits and data validation reports, requiring complex data analysis, providing clear feedback on findings to relevant colleagues. Provide expert insight and take a lead, working with the Clinical Coding Manager and Senior Clinical Coding Improvement Lead with regards to potentially large financial impacts of any decisions made in relation to changes in coding practice either nationally or locally. Challenge existing practices, ensuring that progressive solutions, which consider models of best practice, are incorporated into service plans. As a member of the Clinical Coding leadership team collaborate closely with other leading colleagues to support the efficient functioning of the Clinical Coding department. Person Specification Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others. Training & Qualifications NCCQ - Accredited Clinical Coder. Successful completion of the NHS Classifications Service audit course and exceeding the minimum requirements of audit report writing. Specialist knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology and ICD10 & OPCS4 classifications. 1st Degree level in a Healthcare related subject or equivalent gained through experience. Management qualification or equivalent experience to postgraduate level. A level or equivalent Biology or related science qualification. A medical qualification. Experience 3 years experience of coding multiple specialities within an NHS environment. Experience of using and knowledge of administration rights for an Encoder. Experience of undertaking clinical coding audits and audit report writing. Communication and relationship skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate to staff at all levels. Ability to effectively explain complex coding rules and guidelines to a professional audience. Ability to deliver presentations. Analytical and Judgement skills Ability to use own judgement to interpret & summarise relevant clinical terminology used for diagnostic & procedural information & assignment of relevant classification codes applying national rules & conventions. Must be able to recognise and act upon possible problems. Ability to inspire & enthuse others. Skills Advanced IT skills. Ability to understand and manipulate complex data. Support the delivery budgets for non-pay and support service. Responsible for the delivery of cost improvement projects within own remit. Planning and organisation skills Highly self-motivated. Ability to organise and implement audit programmes. Experience of report writing. Other requirements specific to the role Accuracy / attention to detail. Ability to learn quickly. Completer / finisher. Must be able to work on any site. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Salary: Up to £42,440 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience) Hours: Full-time Duration: Permanent Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site) Can you guide leaders through complex people challenges while strengthening HR compliance across a global organisation? UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit. As UK-Med continues to grow and expand its global humanitarian response, we are strengthening our people practices to ensure they remain fair, consistent, and compliant across the countries where we operate. In this context, the Employee Relations & HR Compliance Manager will play a pivotal role in driving high standards of HR practice across the organisation. You will lead on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance cases, performance concerns, and organisational change processes. Acting as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, you will ensure that people decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with UK employment law and international HR standards. Alongside employee relations leadership, you will oversee HR compliance and governance processes, ensuring that employment practices, documentation, and HR record management meet legal, audit, donor, and organisational requirements across multiple countries. You will work closely with senior HR colleagues to maintain compliant policies, support safeguarding investigations where required, and strengthen HR systems and processes that support a growing international workforce. This role will collaborate closely with the Director of People, Heads of HR, recruitment and payroll teams, providing expert advice and coaching to managers while promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, and respect. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives on solving complex people challenges, strengthening organisational governance, and supporting leaders in a fast-paced humanitarian environment. Your work will play a key role in ensuring UK-Med continues to operate as a fair, compliant, and people-centred organisation as we deliver life-saving healthcare to communities affected by crises. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is an ambitious and expanding organisation, and this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the organisation s employee relations and compliance practices as we continue to grow How to apply We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack ER & HR Compliance Manager - March2026 before applying. To apply, please complete the questions and submit your CV through our Online Jobs Portal as soon as possible. Applications must be submitted no later than 30th March, 2026. UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed. UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Salary: Up to £42,440 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience) Hours: Full-time Duration: Permanent Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site) Can you guide leaders through complex people challenges while strengthening HR compliance across a global organisation? UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit. As UK-Med continues to grow and expand its global humanitarian response, we are strengthening our people practices to ensure they remain fair, consistent, and compliant across the countries where we operate. In this context, the Employee Relations & HR Compliance Manager will play a pivotal role in driving high standards of HR practice across the organisation. You will lead on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance cases, performance concerns, and organisational change processes. Acting as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, you will ensure that people decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with UK employment law and international HR standards. Alongside employee relations leadership, you will oversee HR compliance and governance processes, ensuring that employment practices, documentation, and HR record management meet legal, audit, donor, and organisational requirements across multiple countries. You will work closely with senior HR colleagues to maintain compliant policies, support safeguarding investigations where required, and strengthen HR systems and processes that support a growing international workforce. This role will collaborate closely with the Director of People, Heads of HR, recruitment and payroll teams, providing expert advice and coaching to managers while promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, and respect. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives on solving complex people challenges, strengthening organisational governance, and supporting leaders in a fast-paced humanitarian environment. Your work will play a key role in ensuring UK-Med continues to operate as a fair, compliant, and people-centred organisation as we deliver life-saving healthcare to communities affected by crises. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is an ambitious and expanding organisation, and this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the organisation s employee relations and compliance practices as we continue to grow How to apply We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack ER & HR Compliance Manager - March2026 before applying. To apply, please complete the questions and submit your CV through our Online Jobs Portal as soon as possible. Applications must be submitted no later than 30th March, 2026. UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed. UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Estates & Facilities to oversee the maintenance of the Group estate. You will provide support, expertise and advice on future development, as well as contributing to the development of the estate strategy, ensuring value for money and best practice for capital developments. The successful applicant will be a key part of the management team, reporting to the Assistant Principal - Finance & Resources. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic manager with passion and a commitment to achieving the very best standards for the Group estate and resources for our students, staff and stakeholders. You will lead the day-to day operations in relation to the Group's overall estates service, providing effective leadership, complying with all legal regulatory responsibilities, ensuring that all buildings are maintained, serviced, clean and fit for purpose at all times, resulting in a safe and secure working and learning environment for all. The successful candidate will hold a level 4 in a relevant subject area. The successful candidate must have 3 years' experience of managing estates or project management. You must also have recent line management experience, experience of managing contract compliance and knowledge of a range of technical trade areas. For further information about the role, please contact Lynn Heighton, Assistant Principal - Finance & Resources on . Key information Grade: Fixed Point 41 £44, 836.48 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, permanent position to commence as soon as possible Post: No.: RS25/26/176 Closing date: Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 12 noon This role will include responsibilities within safeguarding and the postholder will be engaging in regulated activity. Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to and value equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity. Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all learners and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other required pre-employment checks. For an application pack, please contact
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Estates & Facilities to oversee the maintenance of the Group estate. You will provide support, expertise and advice on future development, as well as contributing to the development of the estate strategy, ensuring value for money and best practice for capital developments. The successful applicant will be a key part of the management team, reporting to the Assistant Principal - Finance & Resources. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic manager with passion and a commitment to achieving the very best standards for the Group estate and resources for our students, staff and stakeholders. You will lead the day-to day operations in relation to the Group's overall estates service, providing effective leadership, complying with all legal regulatory responsibilities, ensuring that all buildings are maintained, serviced, clean and fit for purpose at all times, resulting in a safe and secure working and learning environment for all. The successful candidate will hold a level 4 in a relevant subject area. The successful candidate must have 3 years' experience of managing estates or project management. You must also have recent line management experience, experience of managing contract compliance and knowledge of a range of technical trade areas. For further information about the role, please contact Lynn Heighton, Assistant Principal - Finance & Resources on . Key information Grade: Fixed Point 41 £44, 836.48 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, permanent position to commence as soon as possible Post: No.: RS25/26/176 Closing date: Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 12 noon This role will include responsibilities within safeguarding and the postholder will be engaging in regulated activity. Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to and value equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity. Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all learners and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other required pre-employment checks. For an application pack, please contact
About the role Salary (external only): Base salary: £61,622pa to c.£77,028pa depending on skills and experience. In addition, we offer flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. As a Disputes Manager at HS2 you will have accountability for devising strategies for tribunal cases identifying those to settle and those we may wish to refer. The role will work with our Strategic Suppliers to undertake risk/cost assessments of their cases, identify those to be proactively managed and liaise with Legal to establish an agreed approach to each case. As required the role may also involve the active negotiation of complex, high risk and contentious property acquisitions either approaching, or already in active dispute resolution procedures. The role includes advice on setting strategy in new, novel and contentious areas of compulsory purchase. About the role Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Accountable for devising strategies for tribunal cases, co-ordinating input from all relevant expert parties and managing a tracker of all existing tribunal cases and potential cases across blight determination, blight compensation, 'Compulsory Purchase Order' compensation and 'Material Detriment', plotting key dates, case officer, lawyers, experts and counsel together with an accountability 'RACI' matrix. Ascertain DfT delegations with regards to 'Sealed offers' and 'Material Detriment' approvals. Deliver 'Sealed Offers' and 'Calder Bank Offers' with Case officers where appropriate in live and potential cases. Work with strategic suppliers to undertake risk / cost matrix of their cases to identify hotspots which need to be managed proactively. Work with legal to establish home team of Counsel, including the identification and instruction of experts across various disciplines that can be procured easily and quickly and undertake 'lessons learned' in Tribunal cases. Leads on the design of 'strategy for individual tribunal' cases including identifying those cases to settle and those we may want to refer, acknowledging the repercussive nature of those strategies for both HS2 Ltd and compulsory purchase practice. Implement Improvements in ADR policy and provide advice to all team members. Seek to share expertise and knowledge on strategies and compulsory purchase practice with Case Managers, Acquisitions Leads and Senior Property Acquisition Managers Contribute to the monthly reporting pack and report costs and opportunities to Head of Acquisitions and the Land and Property Director on a quarterly basis Adhere to HS2 Ltd's Health and Safety policies. About You Skills: Relationship management with the ability to adopt different styles with different stakeholders, influencing decisions and negotiating outcomes where necessary Communication skills - including the ability to draft concisely, clearly and persuasively and present strategies and solutions through papers, reports and presentations, understanding when politics are at play and work towards achieving the best outcome for Land and Property, the Claimant and Affected Parties, for HS2 Ltd and ultimately the tax-payer Ability to gather and synthesise information, identifying options and applying sound judgement based on logic and reason, making use of a variety of analytical approaches to provide relevant information to suppliers, stakeholders and decision makers using key facts and data. Advisory skills - including the ability to deliver independent expert evidence Knowledge: Chartered Surveyor (or equivalent) Understanding of the Land and Property Industry, policy and legislation Knowledge of how compulsory purchase works as well as other government compensation schemes across commercial, agricultural and residential markets. Knowledge of managing and delivering within the constraints under which public sector arm's length bodies operates and an understanding of the nature of central government relationships with HS2 Ltd. Type of experience: Experience working in the Land and Property sector in a similar complex infrastructure environment Experience of working with suppliers to develop effective working relationships and manage performance to ensure delivery through the supply chain. Experience carrying out briefings to Select Committees Experience in working as part of a Counsel team in securing powers for a large infrastructure project Experience working in a property environment (preferably in the land acquisition related to infrastructure projects), with substantial land assembly experience at a senior level. Experience in providing expert evidence in Tribunal and Select Committees or Development Consent Order / Transport and Works Act Order Inquiries The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect. It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. As HS2 Ltd do not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office, we are not able to provide sponsorship to any applicant. Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application and our process involves a Right to Work validation prior to the interview stage. Note, there are certain types of time-bound visas that we cannot accept. Any offers made to applicants will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which include Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, Financial and Education checks. We ask for a variety of detail in your online application, however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. In a further development of our efforts to create a more diverse workforce, your CV will be anonymised and personal information will be removed during the first stage of the application review. This removes bias from the process and makes it even more important that you attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application ensuring you include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert. Watch this video on how we remove bias in the recruitment process: Removing bias in the recruitment process Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered. About Us High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK's new high speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain's major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. We aim to be a leader in EDI practice by creating a safe & inclusive working environment for all our staff - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. HS2 Ltd is also a safety-critical organisation. Employees are required to ensure reasonable care of their own and others' health and safety by taking personal responsibility for working to our 'Safe at Heart' programme principles and following safe working procedures at all times. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. Job Info Job Identification 250616 Job Category Land and Property Posting Date 01/29/2026, 01:36 PM Apply Before 02/11/2026, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 2 Snowhill, Birmingham, B4 6GA, GB Permanent or Fixed Term Contract Permanent
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
About the role Salary (external only): Base salary: £61,622pa to c.£77,028pa depending on skills and experience. In addition, we offer flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. As a Disputes Manager at HS2 you will have accountability for devising strategies for tribunal cases identifying those to settle and those we may wish to refer. The role will work with our Strategic Suppliers to undertake risk/cost assessments of their cases, identify those to be proactively managed and liaise with Legal to establish an agreed approach to each case. As required the role may also involve the active negotiation of complex, high risk and contentious property acquisitions either approaching, or already in active dispute resolution procedures. The role includes advice on setting strategy in new, novel and contentious areas of compulsory purchase. About the role Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Accountable for devising strategies for tribunal cases, co-ordinating input from all relevant expert parties and managing a tracker of all existing tribunal cases and potential cases across blight determination, blight compensation, 'Compulsory Purchase Order' compensation and 'Material Detriment', plotting key dates, case officer, lawyers, experts and counsel together with an accountability 'RACI' matrix. Ascertain DfT delegations with regards to 'Sealed offers' and 'Material Detriment' approvals. Deliver 'Sealed Offers' and 'Calder Bank Offers' with Case officers where appropriate in live and potential cases. Work with strategic suppliers to undertake risk / cost matrix of their cases to identify hotspots which need to be managed proactively. Work with legal to establish home team of Counsel, including the identification and instruction of experts across various disciplines that can be procured easily and quickly and undertake 'lessons learned' in Tribunal cases. Leads on the design of 'strategy for individual tribunal' cases including identifying those cases to settle and those we may want to refer, acknowledging the repercussive nature of those strategies for both HS2 Ltd and compulsory purchase practice. Implement Improvements in ADR policy and provide advice to all team members. Seek to share expertise and knowledge on strategies and compulsory purchase practice with Case Managers, Acquisitions Leads and Senior Property Acquisition Managers Contribute to the monthly reporting pack and report costs and opportunities to Head of Acquisitions and the Land and Property Director on a quarterly basis Adhere to HS2 Ltd's Health and Safety policies. About You Skills: Relationship management with the ability to adopt different styles with different stakeholders, influencing decisions and negotiating outcomes where necessary Communication skills - including the ability to draft concisely, clearly and persuasively and present strategies and solutions through papers, reports and presentations, understanding when politics are at play and work towards achieving the best outcome for Land and Property, the Claimant and Affected Parties, for HS2 Ltd and ultimately the tax-payer Ability to gather and synthesise information, identifying options and applying sound judgement based on logic and reason, making use of a variety of analytical approaches to provide relevant information to suppliers, stakeholders and decision makers using key facts and data. Advisory skills - including the ability to deliver independent expert evidence Knowledge: Chartered Surveyor (or equivalent) Understanding of the Land and Property Industry, policy and legislation Knowledge of how compulsory purchase works as well as other government compensation schemes across commercial, agricultural and residential markets. Knowledge of managing and delivering within the constraints under which public sector arm's length bodies operates and an understanding of the nature of central government relationships with HS2 Ltd. Type of experience: Experience working in the Land and Property sector in a similar complex infrastructure environment Experience of working with suppliers to develop effective working relationships and manage performance to ensure delivery through the supply chain. Experience carrying out briefings to Select Committees Experience in working as part of a Counsel team in securing powers for a large infrastructure project Experience working in a property environment (preferably in the land acquisition related to infrastructure projects), with substantial land assembly experience at a senior level. Experience in providing expert evidence in Tribunal and Select Committees or Development Consent Order / Transport and Works Act Order Inquiries The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect. It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. As HS2 Ltd do not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office, we are not able to provide sponsorship to any applicant. Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application and our process involves a Right to Work validation prior to the interview stage. Note, there are certain types of time-bound visas that we cannot accept. Any offers made to applicants will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which include Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, Financial and Education checks. We ask for a variety of detail in your online application, however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. In a further development of our efforts to create a more diverse workforce, your CV will be anonymised and personal information will be removed during the first stage of the application review. This removes bias from the process and makes it even more important that you attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application ensuring you include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert. Watch this video on how we remove bias in the recruitment process: Removing bias in the recruitment process Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered. About Us High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK's new high speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain's major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. We aim to be a leader in EDI practice by creating a safe & inclusive working environment for all our staff - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. HS2 Ltd is also a safety-critical organisation. Employees are required to ensure reasonable care of their own and others' health and safety by taking personal responsibility for working to our 'Safe at Heart' programme principles and following safe working procedures at all times. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. Job Info Job Identification 250616 Job Category Land and Property Posting Date 01/29/2026, 01:36 PM Apply Before 02/11/2026, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 2 Snowhill, Birmingham, B4 6GA, GB Permanent or Fixed Term Contract Permanent
MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a top fit-out contractor on the appointment of a Head of Delivery. This is a pivotal leadership role within a forward-thinking business experiencing sustained growth, offering the opportunity to shape delivery standards, lead project teams, and play a key role in the company's next phase of expansion across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The Role We are partnering with an ambitious and forward-thinking fit-out contractor to appoint a Head of Delivery to lead project execution across its expanding portfolio of high-quality fit-out schemes. This position is open to either an experienced Head of Delivery or a proven Project Manager with strong fit-out experience who is ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role. You will have overall responsibility for delivery performance, overseeing multiple live projects while providing leadership, structure, and direction to Project Managers and site teams. Working closely with the wider commercial and management teams, you will help shape delivery strategy, maintain high standards across programme, quality, and health & safety, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and development of the business. You Will; Oversee the delivery of multiple fit-out projects, ensuring programme, quality, health & safety, and commercial objectives are consistently achieved Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers and site teams, maintaining high performance standards across all projects Work closely with the commercial team to align delivery strategy with cost control and contractual requirements Represent the business at senior level with clients, consultants, and stakeholders, contributing to bids, pitches, and continuous improvement initiatives What's in it for you; Competitive and flexible package tailored to experience 30 days annual leave plus 4 additional wellbeing days Excellent career progression opportunity for an experienced Project Manager seeking the next step in their career Opportunity to join the business at a key growth stage and influence its long-term direction The Ideal Candidate; Proven experience delivering fit-out or construction projects at a senior level Strong leadership and people management skills Commercially aware, client-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced contractor environment An experienced Project Manager with fit-out experience seeking to step into a Head of Delivery role will also be considered Full details will be discussed upon application. Are you experienced in fit out and open to new opportunities? Get in touch, I would love to have a chat! To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Hannah Liddle, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a top fit-out contractor on the appointment of a Head of Delivery. This is a pivotal leadership role within a forward-thinking business experiencing sustained growth, offering the opportunity to shape delivery standards, lead project teams, and play a key role in the company's next phase of expansion across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The Role We are partnering with an ambitious and forward-thinking fit-out contractor to appoint a Head of Delivery to lead project execution across its expanding portfolio of high-quality fit-out schemes. This position is open to either an experienced Head of Delivery or a proven Project Manager with strong fit-out experience who is ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role. You will have overall responsibility for delivery performance, overseeing multiple live projects while providing leadership, structure, and direction to Project Managers and site teams. Working closely with the wider commercial and management teams, you will help shape delivery strategy, maintain high standards across programme, quality, and health & safety, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and development of the business. You Will; Oversee the delivery of multiple fit-out projects, ensuring programme, quality, health & safety, and commercial objectives are consistently achieved Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers and site teams, maintaining high performance standards across all projects Work closely with the commercial team to align delivery strategy with cost control and contractual requirements Represent the business at senior level with clients, consultants, and stakeholders, contributing to bids, pitches, and continuous improvement initiatives What's in it for you; Competitive and flexible package tailored to experience 30 days annual leave plus 4 additional wellbeing days Excellent career progression opportunity for an experienced Project Manager seeking the next step in their career Opportunity to join the business at a key growth stage and influence its long-term direction The Ideal Candidate; Proven experience delivering fit-out or construction projects at a senior level Strong leadership and people management skills Commercially aware, client-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced contractor environment An experienced Project Manager with fit-out experience seeking to step into a Head of Delivery role will also be considered Full details will be discussed upon application. Are you experienced in fit out and open to new opportunities? Get in touch, I would love to have a chat! To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Hannah Liddle, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
