Head of Communications Role Summary The Head of Communications role is to grow target audiences (onsite and online), increase revenue generation and build awareness of the Wallace Collection through strategically targeted marketing, influencer, and press campaigns, with a specific focus on exhibitions, revenue programming, and emerging organisational objectives, including the transformative masterplan. The postholder will manage and utilise audience insights to make informed decisions and ensure audience needs are met. The role also oversees the effective management and strategic development of the Collection's digital infrastructure, including CRM, website, ticketing system and platforms including Bloomberg Connects and Google Arts & Culture. As a member of the Heads of Department leadership team at the museum, the Head of Communications has input into strategic museum decisions, particularly in regard to audience development and digital matters. A productive and open relationship with the Collection's other departments is vital. The Wallace Collection is embarking on a transformative Masterplan to future-proof Hertford House (Grade II listed) and deepen engagement with its exceptional collections. Since the 2000 Centenary Project, visitor numbers have doubled, putting pressure on facilities and infrastructure. At the heart of the Masterplan is how, The Wallace Collection can best meet the needs and expectations of both the current and future visitors and learning programme participants to achieve the Collection's strategic priority to broaden and deepen visitor engagement. This position will play a key role in shaping the Communications strategy for the public phase of the fundraising campaign and associated brand development. This role will report to the Director of Development. Role Description Marketing and Press: Devise the Collection's Communications strategy and ensure its implementation through effective management of staff resources and external agencies. Grow target audiences and increase revenue generation by strategically developing and directing effective marketing campaigns, including media planning across print, digital, OOH and onsite, working closely with the Collection's media agency. Build audiences and generate increased revenue for the Collection's exhibitions, programmes (e.g. ticketed events and adult learning programmes, retail) by strategically directing and overseeing delivery of high-impact paid and promoted social media and YouTube campaigns. Create and deliver an influencer strategy (paid and organic) to build awareness of the Wallace Collection, generate revenue and engage key audiences for the museum. Actively seek opportunities to work with external partners on reciprocal social media/PR initiatives. Utilise audience insights and visitor data to ensure campaigns are tailored and effective in attracting target audiences and underpinning the Audience Development Strategy. Working effectively with the Collection's press agency, cultivate relationships with key press and media contacts including editors, journalists, freelancer writers and photographers. Oversee the delivery of press views and early press for the Collection's exhibitions and displays. Owned Channels and Assets: Oversee the delivery of engaging organic content for the Collection's social channels and regular subscriber e-news, ensuring accuracy and consistency of brand and voice. Generate new content opportunities, working with the Learning and Curatorial teams to shape and create new content for social and web. Develop stakeholder relationships within the Collection, ensuring consistency with brand and visual identity across all external outputs. Digital Infrastructure and Audience Insights: Create and implement the Collection's strategy for digital development, consolidating and fully-realising the Collection's potential for digital participation. Oversee the effective management of the museum's digital outputs and infrastructure, including its relationship with third party digital service providers, to maintain and develop the Collection's website, CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) and ticket system (Digitickets), enabling the Collection to maximise its digital potential and engagement with audiences online. Develop the Collection's means of gathering and analysing audience insights, ensuring they are disseminated to enable informed decision making across departments. General: Contribute to exhibition development through Exhibition Project and Review Group meetings, with a focus on audience development, marketing and press. Ensure effective reporting and evaluation of marketing activity, leading on reports to stakeholders and overseeing effective administration and data recording. Line manage the Senior Press and Marketing Officer and Digital and Audiences Officer, ensuring Communications staff work collaboratively with other departments to successfully deliver cross-departmental projects and wider organisational aims. Ensure the Department's proactive compliance with the Collection's policies, including carrying out risk assessments and producing Method Statements. Undertake other duties as reasonably directed by the Collection; be flexible with availability outside normal working hours. Person Specification Essential: Demonstrable experience of devising and delivering Audience Development and/or Communications strategies. Extensive experience of conceiving and delivering effective marketing campaigns for an audience/client-focused organisation, preferably within the culture/heritage/voluntary sector. Extensive experience of working with press agencies and/or working directly with press to achieve national coverage for campaigns and activities. Demonstrable experience of building and executing an influencer and social media (inc. YouTube) strategy. Demonstrable experienced in digital marketing, data analysis and campaign budget management. Demonstrable experience of social platform management and online community cultivation. Excellent written and verbal communication; highly-developed interpersonal skills ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Strong time management skills with an ability to plan effectively and manage competing priorities successfully. Ability to problem-solve and work on own initiative without close supervision. Experience of managing a range of professional staff, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. Experience of setting detailed departmental budgets and managing and reporting on financial operations. Good knowledge of Mailchimp and Later/social scheduling tools, as well as mainstream design software e.g. InDesign and administrative packages including CRMs, Microsoft Office365 and Zoom. Desirable: Hold professional qualifications in the field of marketing. How to Apply Please complete the Application Form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, following the links provided on our website. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to by midnight 14/12/2025. Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered. Interviews for the role will take place on week commencing, 07/01/2026. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview. Start date: As soon as possible Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check. The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Head of Communications Role Summary The Head of Communications role is to grow target audiences (onsite and online), increase revenue generation and build awareness of the Wallace Collection through strategically targeted marketing, influencer, and press campaigns, with a specific focus on exhibitions, revenue programming, and emerging organisational objectives, including the transformative masterplan. The postholder will manage and utilise audience insights to make informed decisions and ensure audience needs are met. The role also oversees the effective management and strategic development of the Collection's digital infrastructure, including CRM, website, ticketing system and platforms including Bloomberg Connects and Google Arts & Culture. As a member of the Heads of Department leadership team at the museum, the Head of Communications has input into strategic museum decisions, particularly in regard to audience development and digital matters. A productive and open relationship with the Collection's other departments is vital. The Wallace Collection is embarking on a transformative Masterplan to future-proof Hertford House (Grade II listed) and deepen engagement with its exceptional collections. Since the 2000 Centenary Project, visitor numbers have doubled, putting pressure on facilities and infrastructure. At the heart of the Masterplan is how, The Wallace Collection can best meet the needs and expectations of both the current and future visitors and learning programme participants to achieve the Collection's strategic priority to broaden and deepen visitor engagement. This position will play a key role in shaping the Communications strategy for the public phase of the fundraising campaign and associated brand development. This role will report to the Director of Development. Role Description Marketing and Press: Devise the Collection's Communications strategy and ensure its implementation through effective management of staff resources and external agencies. Grow target audiences and increase revenue generation by strategically developing and directing effective marketing campaigns, including media planning across print, digital, OOH and onsite, working closely with the Collection's media agency. Build audiences and generate increased revenue for the Collection's exhibitions, programmes (e.g. ticketed events and adult learning programmes, retail) by strategically directing and overseeing delivery of high-impact paid and promoted social media and YouTube campaigns. Create and deliver an influencer strategy (paid and organic) to build awareness of the Wallace Collection, generate revenue and engage key audiences for the museum. Actively seek opportunities to work with external partners on reciprocal social media/PR initiatives. Utilise audience insights and visitor data to ensure campaigns are tailored and effective in attracting target audiences and underpinning the Audience Development Strategy. Working effectively with the Collection's press agency, cultivate relationships with key press and media contacts including editors, journalists, freelancer writers and photographers. Oversee the delivery of press views and early press for the Collection's exhibitions and displays. Owned Channels and Assets: Oversee the delivery of engaging organic content for the Collection's social channels and regular subscriber e-news, ensuring accuracy and consistency of brand and voice. Generate new content opportunities, working with the Learning and Curatorial teams to shape and create new content for social and web. Develop stakeholder relationships within the Collection, ensuring consistency with brand and visual identity across all external outputs. Digital Infrastructure and Audience Insights: Create and implement the Collection's strategy for digital development, consolidating and fully-realising the Collection's potential for digital participation. Oversee the effective management of the museum's digital outputs and infrastructure, including its relationship with third party digital service providers, to maintain and develop the Collection's website, CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) and ticket system (Digitickets), enabling the Collection to maximise its digital potential and engagement with audiences online. Develop the Collection's means of gathering and analysing audience insights, ensuring they are disseminated to enable informed decision making across departments. General: Contribute to exhibition development through Exhibition Project and Review Group meetings, with a focus on audience development, marketing and press. Ensure effective reporting and evaluation of marketing activity, leading on reports to stakeholders and overseeing effective administration and data recording. Line manage the Senior Press and Marketing Officer and Digital and Audiences Officer, ensuring Communications staff work collaboratively with other departments to successfully deliver cross-departmental projects and wider organisational aims. Ensure the Department's proactive compliance with the Collection's policies, including carrying out risk assessments and producing Method Statements. Undertake other duties as reasonably directed by the Collection; be flexible with availability outside normal working hours. Person Specification Essential: Demonstrable experience of devising and delivering Audience Development and/or Communications strategies. Extensive experience of conceiving and delivering effective marketing campaigns for an audience/client-focused organisation, preferably within the culture/heritage/voluntary sector. Extensive experience of working with press agencies and/or working directly with press to achieve national coverage for campaigns and activities. Demonstrable experience of building and executing an influencer and social media (inc. YouTube) strategy. Demonstrable experienced in digital marketing, data analysis and campaign budget management. Demonstrable experience of social platform management and online community cultivation. Excellent written and verbal communication; highly-developed interpersonal skills ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Strong time management skills with an ability to plan effectively and manage competing priorities successfully. Ability to problem-solve and work on own initiative without close supervision. Experience of managing a range of professional staff, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. Experience of setting detailed departmental budgets and managing and reporting on financial operations. Good knowledge of Mailchimp and Later/social scheduling tools, as well as mainstream design software e.g. InDesign and administrative packages including CRMs, Microsoft Office365 and Zoom. Desirable: Hold professional qualifications in the field of marketing. How to Apply Please complete the Application Form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, following the links provided on our website. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to by midnight 14/12/2025. Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered. Interviews for the role will take place on week commencing, 07/01/2026. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview. Start date: As soon as possible Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check. The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Business Intelligence Analyst Job Profile Business intelligence analysts are responsible for collating and analysing data to identify patterns and predict future trends, which inform short-term and long-term business decisions. As a business intelligence analyst or business analyst, your duties entail developing methodologies to analyse data, complex data modelling, and reporting to senior management. Your technical ability and sense of business acumen will create valuable insights, which will become the driving forces behind every aspect of the business or organisation - from streamlining services to initiatives to boost sales. Responsibilities As a business intelligence analyst, you will typically be responsible for: Reviewing and improving data collation processes. Assessing the validity and accuracy of data collected. Meeting with external and internal stakeholders to find aspects of the business that could benefit from intelligence analysis. Keeping up to date on laws and policies concerning data collection and processing. Utilising data processing software and researching new software packages. Finding data anomalies and issues with data collection strategies which contribute to the collection of unreliable data. Identifying ways to streamline processes and increase efficiency. Identifying trends in buying patterns, product performance and customer behaviour. Liaising with IT departments regarding data storage systems. The starting salary of a junior business intelligence analyst is £32,419 per year. The average salary of a business intelligence analyst is £46,446 per year. The earning potential of a senior business intelligence analyst is £61,078 per year. Working Hours Business intelligence analysts typically work 37.5 hours per week, from 9 am to 5 pm; however, overtime is occasionally required. Due to the demanding nature of the profession, a certain degree of flexibility is required, and part-time roles aren't commonly available. What to Expect Business intelligence analysts undertake a dynamic set of duties, largely revolving around working with vast volumes of data and extrapolating valuable information. The role can be stressful and challenging. However, it is a rewarding role for the right candidates who feel comfortable handling quantitative data; many business analysts report positively on their work-life balance. You may need to travel between local, regional, and international sites within the organisation. The demand for business intelligence analysts is growing in the UK; over the next decade, it has been forecasted that there will be 284,100 new roles. Competition for analyst roles is high, and they don't typically tend to be entry-level positions. Qualifications Most business intelligence analysts hold a bachelor's degree or higher in business intelligence, data science, business administration, economics, or a relevant computer science field. Many employers indicate a preference towards candidates who have a solid foundation in mathematics and statistics, and some will strongly favour candidates with an MBA in business administration. However, master's degrees aren't always required if the candidate holds professional certifications or sufficient work experience. Ideally, your educational background, in addition to your work experience and sense of business acumen, should prove proficiency in programming and advanced database interrogation. Skills As a business intelligence analyst, you will need: To be proficient in analysing large sets of data to extract meaningful insights. Technical expertise and proficiency in popular database systems, such as Oracle and SQL. Advanced Excel skills, including an ability to use complex formulas. Familiarity with programming languages, business intelligence tools, and data modelling techniques. Confidence in your problem-solving skills. Creative and critical thinking skills to enable you to approach issues with a questioning and logical mind. Strong written and verbal communication skills which allow you to convey complex insights and liaise with stakeholders who may not have a strong technical background. The ability to understand business processes, objectives, and strategies. Time management and resource allocation skills which allow you to effectively manage projects and deadlines. An understanding of data protection laws - especially when handling sensitive information. A willingness to keep up with the latest trends in data analytics and business intelligence technologies. To be comfortable with collaboration and teamwork. The ability to handle sensitive data responsibly and ethically. Work Experience To create a solid foundation for a career in business intelligence, candidates will typically need work experience which hones their data analysis skills, technical proficiency, and business understanding. The common roles used as stepping stones into the industry include data analyst, junior business analyst, database administrator, database developer, market research analyst, IT support analyst, financial analyst, statistical analyst, operations analyst, and reporting analyst roles. As with many technical roles, the career prospects for business intelligence analysts are incredibly promising. There is no shortage of pathways for specialisation and advancement once experience has been gained and skills have been demonstrated. Areas in which BI analysts can specialise include marketing analytics, healthcare analytics, and financial analytics. In addition to progressing into senior, manager, lead and strategic roles, BI analysts can consider careers in data science, business intelligence consultancy, or becoming a business intelligence architect, director of analytics, product manager, or chief data officer. These career paths reflect the increasing importance of data-driven decision-making in business and the diverse opportunities available for people skilled in business intelligence and analytics. Employers Business Intelligence Analysts are employed across a wide range of sectors. Some of the main employers include: Healthcare, including the NHS and private healthcare providers. Financial services, such as insurance companies, investment firms and banks. Telecommunication and technology companies. Government and the public sector. E-commerce companies and large retail brands. Logistical and manufacturing companies. Research and education institutions. Utility companies.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Business Intelligence Analyst Job Profile Business intelligence analysts are responsible for collating and analysing data to identify patterns and predict future trends, which inform short-term and long-term business decisions. As a business intelligence analyst or business analyst, your duties entail developing methodologies to analyse data, complex data modelling, and reporting to senior management. Your technical ability and sense of business acumen will create valuable insights, which will become the driving forces behind every aspect of the business or organisation - from streamlining services to initiatives to boost sales. Responsibilities As a business intelligence analyst, you will typically be responsible for: Reviewing and improving data collation processes. Assessing the validity and accuracy of data collected. Meeting with external and internal stakeholders to find aspects of the business that could benefit from intelligence analysis. Keeping up to date on laws and policies concerning data collection and processing. Utilising data processing software and researching new software packages. Finding data anomalies and issues with data collection strategies which contribute to the collection of unreliable data. Identifying ways to streamline processes and increase efficiency. Identifying trends in buying patterns, product performance and customer behaviour. Liaising with IT departments regarding data storage systems. The starting salary of a junior business intelligence analyst is £32,419 per year. The average salary of a business intelligence analyst is £46,446 per year. The earning potential of a senior business intelligence analyst is £61,078 per year. Working Hours Business intelligence analysts typically work 37.5 hours per week, from 9 am to 5 pm; however, overtime is occasionally required. Due to the demanding nature of the profession, a certain degree of flexibility is required, and part-time roles aren't commonly available. What to Expect Business intelligence analysts undertake a dynamic set of duties, largely revolving around working with vast volumes of data and extrapolating valuable information. The role can be stressful and challenging. However, it is a rewarding role for the right candidates who feel comfortable handling quantitative data; many business analysts report positively on their work-life balance. You may need to travel between local, regional, and international sites within the organisation. The demand for business intelligence analysts is growing in the UK; over the next decade, it has been forecasted that there will be 284,100 new roles. Competition for analyst roles is high, and they don't typically tend to be entry-level positions. Qualifications Most business intelligence analysts hold a bachelor's degree or higher in business intelligence, data science, business administration, economics, or a relevant computer science field. Many employers indicate a preference towards candidates who have a solid foundation in mathematics and statistics, and some will strongly favour candidates with an MBA in business administration. However, master's degrees aren't always required if the candidate holds professional certifications or sufficient work experience. Ideally, your educational background, in addition to your work experience and sense of business acumen, should prove proficiency in programming and advanced database interrogation. Skills As a business intelligence analyst, you will need: To be proficient in analysing large sets of data to extract meaningful insights. Technical expertise and proficiency in popular database systems, such as Oracle and SQL. Advanced Excel skills, including an ability to use complex formulas. Familiarity with programming languages, business intelligence tools, and data modelling techniques. Confidence in your problem-solving skills. Creative and critical thinking skills to enable you to approach issues with a questioning and logical mind. Strong written and verbal communication skills which allow you to convey complex insights and liaise with stakeholders who may not have a strong technical background. The ability to understand business processes, objectives, and strategies. Time management and resource allocation skills which allow you to effectively manage projects and deadlines. An understanding of data protection laws - especially when handling sensitive information. A willingness to keep up with the latest trends in data analytics and business intelligence technologies. To be comfortable with collaboration and teamwork. The ability to handle sensitive data responsibly and ethically. Work Experience To create a solid foundation for a career in business intelligence, candidates will typically need work experience which hones their data analysis skills, technical proficiency, and business understanding. The common roles used as stepping stones into the industry include data analyst, junior business analyst, database administrator, database developer, market research analyst, IT support analyst, financial analyst, statistical analyst, operations analyst, and reporting analyst roles. As with many technical roles, the career prospects for business intelligence analysts are incredibly promising. There is no shortage of pathways for specialisation and advancement once experience has been gained and skills have been demonstrated. Areas in which BI analysts can specialise include marketing analytics, healthcare analytics, and financial analytics. In addition to progressing into senior, manager, lead and strategic roles, BI analysts can consider careers in data science, business intelligence consultancy, or becoming a business intelligence architect, director of analytics, product manager, or chief data officer. These career paths reflect the increasing importance of data-driven decision-making in business and the diverse opportunities available for people skilled in business intelligence and analytics. Employers Business Intelligence Analysts are employed across a wide range of sectors. Some of the main employers include: Healthcare, including the NHS and private healthcare providers. Financial services, such as insurance companies, investment firms and banks. Telecommunication and technology companies. Government and the public sector. E-commerce companies and large retail brands. Logistical and manufacturing companies. Research and education institutions. Utility companies.
Are you ready to help shape the future of Portsmouth by leading a small but powerful team that connects business, education and community across the city. Carrington West is advertising the role on behalf of Shaping Portsmouth. Shaping Portsmouth is recruiting a Chief Operating Officer to act as strategic partner and deputy to the Chief Executive, driving income growth, strengthening our visibility, and ensuring measurable social value is delivered for the city. This senior role will suit a motivated self-starter with proven leadership, relationship building and income generation experience, who is passionate about making Portsmouth the number one city in which to invest, live, learn, work and visit. The role is full time, based at Portsmouth Guildhall with hybrid working, and offers a salary in the region of 45,(Apply online only) to 50,(Apply online only) per year. Why Join This Team Play a central leadership role in a respected city widenon-profit that is directly influencing Portsmouth s future. Enjoy a flexible, supportive and inclusive working environment with strong focus on wellbeing, development and Employee Success conversations rather than traditional appraisals. Access generous benefits including flexible and hybrid working, enhanced family friendly policies, professional development support, pension, partner event invitations and an additional day off for your birthday. Join a small, collaborative team where your ideas, leadership and initiative will have visible impact across the city. As Chief Operating Officer, you will be at the heart of our growth and sustainability. You will lead business development, marketing and communications, impact reporting and patron management, ensuring that programmes, events and external activity are aligned, coherent and strategically planned across the year. You will work closely with the Chief Executive on governance, planning and performance, and confidently represent Shaping Portsmouth at key business networks, civic forums and stakeholder events. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver a clear business development and income strategy, growing patron income, partnerships, paid services and grant funding, including being self-funding through successful bid writing and external investment. Provide senior leadership across marketing, communications and digital engagement, ensuring a consistent, high quality narrative that showcases our impact and raises our profile across the city and beyond. Oversee impact measurement and reporting, translating programme data into compelling insight for patrons, funders, the board and civic partners, and driving performance against key organisational measures. Lead patron and stakeholder engagement, team line management and the delivery of flagship events such as the annual conference and awards, ensuring excellent planning, sponsorship and delegate experience. Alongside these core areas, you will help build a collaborative culture across the organisation, reduce siloed working and support colleagues to deliver consistently high standards. You will champion our values, model a supportive and empowering leadership style, and contribute actively to long term planning and diversification of income. Required Skills Senior experience in business development, partnerships or income generation, ideally within a non-profit, civic or partnership driven context, with a strong track record of securing grants, sponsorship or commercial support. Proven ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams, particularly across marketing, funding or partnership functions, and to manage complex programmes or high profile events. Excellent relationship building, communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior business and civic stakeholders, and a strong understanding of digital communications and brand management. Strategic thinker who can work under pressure, balance competing priorities and use data and impact frameworks to inform decisions, alongside a strong personal commitment to Shaping Portsmouth s mission and values. An understanding of Portsmouth s business ecosystem, and experience within a CIC, charity or business support environment would be an advantage, as would familiarity with impact measurement and customer relationship management tools. Above all, you will bring integrity, professionalism, adaptability and resilience, and a genuine desire to make a difference for the people and businesses of Portsmouth. Shaping Portsmouth is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates, care leavers, those with experience of foster care and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people, and all appointments are subject to appropriate pre employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check and right to work verification. To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the Chief Operating Officer role to (url removed) by Sunday 14 December 2025. For an informal conversation about the opportunity, you can contact (url removed). If you are excited by the chance to use your leadership, income generation and storytelling skills to help shape a vibrant future for Portsmouth, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Shaping Portsmouth.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Are you ready to help shape the future of Portsmouth by leading a small but powerful team that connects business, education and community across the city. Carrington West is advertising the role on behalf of Shaping Portsmouth. Shaping Portsmouth is recruiting a Chief Operating Officer to act as strategic partner and deputy to the Chief Executive, driving income growth, strengthening our visibility, and ensuring measurable social value is delivered for the city. This senior role will suit a motivated self-starter with proven leadership, relationship building and income generation experience, who is passionate about making Portsmouth the number one city in which to invest, live, learn, work and visit. The role is full time, based at Portsmouth Guildhall with hybrid working, and offers a salary in the region of 45,(Apply online only) to 50,(Apply online only) per year. Why Join This Team Play a central leadership role in a respected city widenon-profit that is directly influencing Portsmouth s future. Enjoy a flexible, supportive and inclusive working environment with strong focus on wellbeing, development and Employee Success conversations rather than traditional appraisals. Access generous benefits including flexible and hybrid working, enhanced family friendly policies, professional development support, pension, partner event invitations and an additional day off for your birthday. Join a small, collaborative team where your ideas, leadership and initiative will have visible impact across the city. As Chief Operating Officer, you will be at the heart of our growth and sustainability. You will lead business development, marketing and communications, impact reporting and patron management, ensuring that programmes, events and external activity are aligned, coherent and strategically planned across the year. You will work closely with the Chief Executive on governance, planning and performance, and confidently represent Shaping Portsmouth at key business networks, civic forums and stakeholder events. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver a clear business development and income strategy, growing patron income, partnerships, paid services and grant funding, including being self-funding through successful bid writing and external investment. Provide senior leadership across marketing, communications and digital engagement, ensuring a consistent, high quality narrative that showcases our impact and raises our profile across the city and beyond. Oversee impact measurement and reporting, translating programme data into compelling insight for patrons, funders, the board and civic partners, and driving performance against key organisational measures. Lead patron and stakeholder engagement, team line management and the delivery of flagship events such as the annual conference and awards, ensuring excellent planning, sponsorship and delegate experience. Alongside these core areas, you will help build a collaborative culture across the organisation, reduce siloed working and support colleagues to deliver consistently high standards. You will champion our values, model a supportive and empowering leadership style, and contribute actively to long term planning and diversification of income. Required Skills Senior experience in business development, partnerships or income generation, ideally within a non-profit, civic or partnership driven context, with a strong track record of securing grants, sponsorship or commercial support. Proven ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams, particularly across marketing, funding or partnership functions, and to manage complex programmes or high profile events. Excellent relationship building, communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior business and civic stakeholders, and a strong understanding of digital communications and brand management. Strategic thinker who can work under pressure, balance competing priorities and use data and impact frameworks to inform decisions, alongside a strong personal commitment to Shaping Portsmouth s mission and values. An understanding of Portsmouth s business ecosystem, and experience within a CIC, charity or business support environment would be an advantage, as would familiarity with impact measurement and customer relationship management tools. Above all, you will bring integrity, professionalism, adaptability and resilience, and a genuine desire to make a difference for the people and businesses of Portsmouth. Shaping Portsmouth is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates, care leavers, those with experience of foster care and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people, and all appointments are subject to appropriate pre employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check and right to work verification. To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the Chief Operating Officer role to (url removed) by Sunday 14 December 2025. For an informal conversation about the opportunity, you can contact (url removed). If you are excited by the chance to use your leadership, income generation and storytelling skills to help shape a vibrant future for Portsmouth, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Shaping Portsmouth.
AXA XL's culture of profitable growth is the core when executing consistent underwriting standards, practices and procedures. As Head of a Product/Region you will act as the leader for your 'business stream' and will be responsible for developing and assessing the core underwriting strategic direction, achieving the financial objectives and product profitability for your function and/or region. This role is considered both a technical and customer-facing position, working hand-in-hand with internal stakeholder and meeting with key brokers and clients to support the unit's underwriting and marketing strategies. This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity regime. What you'll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Working closely with the Chief Underwriting Officer, you will be responsible for developing an annual business plan that is consistent with AXA XL's overall underwriting strategies and objectives. Continually monitor objectives for financial, marketing and client satisfaction success and provide guidance immediately when trending against plan. Set and drive strategic and operational objectives that will result in early "wins" to achieve short term success but not at the cost of jeopardizing annual or long term goals. Leveraging data tools, analytic reports and underwriting's central capabilities, to allow for ongoing monitoring of product performance, budgets and forecasts. Collaborating with the business line leaders to identify and develop centers of excellence among underwriters for specific industries. Driving the new product development process in anticipation of market need. Driving Underwriting Excellence to support and ensure profitable growth by: Achieving business plan financial objectives and profitable growth as approved by senior management. Developing and implementing strategic underwriting plans for the segment or region, aligned with current and long term objectives. Working with the business line leaders to develop the underwriting appetite, segmentation strategy and portfolio management. Being an integral part of the underwriting process with focus on risk selection, structure and pricing. Collaborating with Enterprise Risk Management () and Underwriting Governance to manage emerging risks and evolving trends. Provide leadership to the team. Collaborating with the Actuarial team, to improve pricing models and analytics necessary to support profitable risk selection and growth. Preserve and enhance profitability through the development of sophisticated underwriting and analytic techniques, pricing discipline, market analysis and the development of performance metrics and controls Support product management and innovation by developing analytical rigor, capabilities and processes that will enable the team to achieve their growth and profitability targets Ensure underwriting objectives, limits, product and product enhancements are all consistent with AXA XL's overall strategy Through regular communication, discuss meeting underwriting excellence objectives through audits and loss activity consistent within AXA XL Assisting in producer relationships and maintaining visibility in the market: Working with the underwriting managers, sales and regional leaders to achieve cross selling objectives and develop marketing strategies. Developing new business opportunities via extensive broker and insured relationships. Supporting customer retention. Mentoring and coaching the underwriting team and developing a succession plan. Ensuring adequate communication and flow of information as appropriate. Partnering with actuarial, accounting, claims, and finance as required to support the underwriting strategies and service excellence. Assist in developing reinsurance strategies and managing limit accumulations to avoid earnings volatility while maximizing AXA XL's opportunities on placements. Partnering with the Chief Risk Officer and others to implement best practices and internal controls to support enterprise risk management (e.g., internal audit, FIC, Regulatory, etc.). Develop and execute a focused effort targeting key distribution partners marketing the merits of AXA XL's value proposition. Lead with the value of a robust partnership demonstrating AXA XL's ability to now be viewed as a long term player. Exhibit the front to back knowledge required to provide confidence in the ability for AXA XL to negotiate. You will report to the Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty - UK & Lloyds. What you'll bring Experience: Substantial experience focusing on underwriting management. You will also have experience building relationships with all the larger brokers and clients. You will also be expected to have a successful track record of driving profitable growth. An undergraduate degree is required and a Master's Degree and/or professional insurance certification is preferred. Inspired Leadership: AXA XL requires a self starter who will thrive in a team oriented environment. You will be a non political player who can, by virtue of your background and experiences, be immediately credible with both internal and external constituents who include brokers and customers. You will be naturally collaborative and your words, tone and actions will set the bar for others to follow. You will have the ability to influence without authority, motivate others and be highly participative. You will have the reputation for engaging through listening and then driving for efficiency of decision making versus creating bureaucracy. Business Building: You must have a good balance of both strategic and operating skills. You will have been in an environment where you have participated in thoughtful and profitable growth. You will have a track record of executing to plan and working to achieve objectives. You will understand the importance of a robust value proposition and know how to appropriately leverage distribution relationships. Highly attentive to operational and financial details, you will be well organized, a disciplined planner with solid communication skills. You will be financially astute and sophisticated in identifying key financial trends and reworking metrics to get to answers that at first were not obvious. Finally, through your reputation in the industry, you will have the ability to attract the best talent in the industry. Technical Acumen: A sharp rigorous thinker who creates a logical connection for others between the dynamics of market realities, AXA XL's mission, vision and strategy. At your core you will be an underwriter, thus exhibiting granular knowledge of all aspects of managing a market. You will be market savvy and know what the competition is doing from a product and pricing perspective and quickly grasp challenges and opportunities. Finally, you will have the proven ability to easily articulate the technical and complicated in a manner others readily understand What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. 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Dec 06, 2025
Full time
AXA XL's culture of profitable growth is the core when executing consistent underwriting standards, practices and procedures. As Head of a Product/Region you will act as the leader for your 'business stream' and will be responsible for developing and assessing the core underwriting strategic direction, achieving the financial objectives and product profitability for your function and/or region. This role is considered both a technical and customer-facing position, working hand-in-hand with internal stakeholder and meeting with key brokers and clients to support the unit's underwriting and marketing strategies. This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity regime. What you'll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Working closely with the Chief Underwriting Officer, you will be responsible for developing an annual business plan that is consistent with AXA XL's overall underwriting strategies and objectives. Continually monitor objectives for financial, marketing and client satisfaction success and provide guidance immediately when trending against plan. Set and drive strategic and operational objectives that will result in early "wins" to achieve short term success but not at the cost of jeopardizing annual or long term goals. Leveraging data tools, analytic reports and underwriting's central capabilities, to allow for ongoing monitoring of product performance, budgets and forecasts. Collaborating with the business line leaders to identify and develop centers of excellence among underwriters for specific industries. Driving the new product development process in anticipation of market need. Driving Underwriting Excellence to support and ensure profitable growth by: Achieving business plan financial objectives and profitable growth as approved by senior management. Developing and implementing strategic underwriting plans for the segment or region, aligned with current and long term objectives. Working with the business line leaders to develop the underwriting appetite, segmentation strategy and portfolio management. Being an integral part of the underwriting process with focus on risk selection, structure and pricing. Collaborating with Enterprise Risk Management () and Underwriting Governance to manage emerging risks and evolving trends. Provide leadership to the team. Collaborating with the Actuarial team, to improve pricing models and analytics necessary to support profitable risk selection and growth. Preserve and enhance profitability through the development of sophisticated underwriting and analytic techniques, pricing discipline, market analysis and the development of performance metrics and controls Support product management and innovation by developing analytical rigor, capabilities and processes that will enable the team to achieve their growth and profitability targets Ensure underwriting objectives, limits, product and product enhancements are all consistent with AXA XL's overall strategy Through regular communication, discuss meeting underwriting excellence objectives through audits and loss activity consistent within AXA XL Assisting in producer relationships and maintaining visibility in the market: Working with the underwriting managers, sales and regional leaders to achieve cross selling objectives and develop marketing strategies. Developing new business opportunities via extensive broker and insured relationships. Supporting customer retention. Mentoring and coaching the underwriting team and developing a succession plan. Ensuring adequate communication and flow of information as appropriate. Partnering with actuarial, accounting, claims, and finance as required to support the underwriting strategies and service excellence. Assist in developing reinsurance strategies and managing limit accumulations to avoid earnings volatility while maximizing AXA XL's opportunities on placements. Partnering with the Chief Risk Officer and others to implement best practices and internal controls to support enterprise risk management (e.g., internal audit, FIC, Regulatory, etc.). Develop and execute a focused effort targeting key distribution partners marketing the merits of AXA XL's value proposition. Lead with the value of a robust partnership demonstrating AXA XL's ability to now be viewed as a long term player. Exhibit the front to back knowledge required to provide confidence in the ability for AXA XL to negotiate. You will report to the Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty - UK & Lloyds. What you'll bring Experience: Substantial experience focusing on underwriting management. You will also have experience building relationships with all the larger brokers and clients. You will also be expected to have a successful track record of driving profitable growth. An undergraduate degree is required and a Master's Degree and/or professional insurance certification is preferred. Inspired Leadership: AXA XL requires a self starter who will thrive in a team oriented environment. You will be a non political player who can, by virtue of your background and experiences, be immediately credible with both internal and external constituents who include brokers and customers. You will be naturally collaborative and your words, tone and actions will set the bar for others to follow. You will have the ability to influence without authority, motivate others and be highly participative. You will have the reputation for engaging through listening and then driving for efficiency of decision making versus creating bureaucracy. Business Building: You must have a good balance of both strategic and operating skills. You will have been in an environment where you have participated in thoughtful and profitable growth. You will have a track record of executing to plan and working to achieve objectives. You will understand the importance of a robust value proposition and know how to appropriately leverage distribution relationships. Highly attentive to operational and financial details, you will be well organized, a disciplined planner with solid communication skills. You will be financially astute and sophisticated in identifying key financial trends and reworking metrics to get to answers that at first were not obvious. Finally, through your reputation in the industry, you will have the ability to attract the best talent in the industry. Technical Acumen: A sharp rigorous thinker who creates a logical connection for others between the dynamics of market realities, AXA XL's mission, vision and strategy. At your core you will be an underwriter, thus exhibiting granular knowledge of all aspects of managing a market. You will be market savvy and know what the competition is doing from a product and pricing perspective and quickly grasp challenges and opportunities. Finally, you will have the proven ability to easily articulate the technical and complicated in a manner others readily understand What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: . click apply for full job details
Chair of the Board of Trustees Remuneration: The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed Time commitment: Six Board meetings per year. The Chair is also expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Executive and represent SHPT at various events and meetings with key stakeholders. They may be required to sit on sub committees and have occasional additional meetings with other Board or staff Members. Reporting to: Board of Trustees Objectives The Board is collectively responsible for the success of the Charity, as the leader of the Board the Chair plays a pivotal role; the effectiveness of the Board is a reflection, in large part, of his/her performance. The Chair is responsible for leading the Board and for ensuring it deals effectively with all aspects of its role and Board business. The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the delivery of the Charity's mission and vision. The Chair must seek to get the best performance from the collective and individual Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee understands and fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity and is accountable for their performance. The Chair will support, and, where appropriate, challenge the Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the Charity to achieve agreed objectives. The Chair will act as an ambassador and the public face of the Charity in partnership with the Executive. The Chair's role includes: Meetings take the lead on ensuring that Board meetings are planned, properly run and recorded, including the provision of relevant agendas take the lead on ensuring that all Trustees can express their views in meetings and that the Board takes collective ownership of any decisions take the lead to ensure that the Board receives the necessary information for decision making, appropriately presented, at the right time and arrive at decisions in an orderly, timely and democratic manner and vote as detailed in the governing document ensure that the Board can regularly review major risks and associated opportunities, and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities, and manage and mitigate the risks have a second or casting vote if a vote on a Trustees' decision is tied ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the Charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability take the lead on ensuring that Trustees comply with their duties and the Charity is well governed Board Members foster, maintain and ensure that positive relationships exist with and between all the Trustees encourage continuous development of the capability of the Board of Trustees take the lead on ensuring that the Board's performance is continuously evaluated - including skills balance and experience ensure procedures are in place for the effective recruitment of new Board members Stakeholders take the lead in ensuring that the timing, coverage and quality of communications with all stakeholders is appropriate including the production of reports may act as a spokesperson for the Charity to maintain close, positive and productive relationships with key stakeholder bodies Staff relations act as a primary link between Trustees and staff ensure the Executive is held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives and liaise with the Executive to maintain an overview of the Charity's affairs establish and build a strong, effective, constructive and supportive working relationship with the Executive within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges - whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles monitor performance and conduct an annual appraisal for the Executive in consultation with other Trustees ensure that the Executive has the opportunity for professional development and has appropriate external professional support ensure appropriate and timely communications between the Board and staff Committees may establish or propose the establishment of committees of the Board, and may assign tasks and delegate responsibilities to Board committees and/or directors, depending upon the Charity's needs serve as an ex-officio member of all Board committees and serve as a voting member of committees if required ensure committees operate within agreed terms of reference to the Charity Board ensure committee meetings are planned, properly run and recorded, including the provision of relevant agendas provide reporting schedules for updating the Charity Board support committee chairpersons in appointing members and in identifying and resolving problems establish a strong working relationship with the Chair of Haversham Trading, the Charity's subsidiary company, responsible for non-arts commercial income streams Administration Signing Officer - The Chair is normally designated by the Board of Directors and/or governing document as one of the signing officers for certain documents. In this capacity, the Chair may be authorised or required to sign or countersign cheques, correspondence, applications, reports, contracts or other documents on behalf of company. Knowledge, Skills and Attributes The role of Chair is demanding and requires that they display several key qualities in carrying out the role: demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the Charity, its strategic objectives and cause strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively show leadership by word and deed grasp complicated issues, distil from them the most important elements and identify the areas for decision-making. obtain the best from the team of Trustees, ensuring that each can contribute fully build relationships within the organisation and the community be challenging of but empathetic towards the Executive team encourage debate and discussion of the key areas, making decision-making more robust and conclusions more satisfactory experienced in commercial business and ideally with previous experience of a relevant role good understanding of charity governance issues and a broad understanding of charity finance issues Skills that would be an advantage to bring to the Chair role, might include: an arts background in a senior role finance fundraising commercial business marketing, PR and/or social media legal, regulatory, compliance customer service operational/facilities management To apply: Please send a covering letter and a copy of your CV to Craig Titley-Rawson at
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Chair of the Board of Trustees Remuneration: The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed Time commitment: Six Board meetings per year. The Chair is also expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Executive and represent SHPT at various events and meetings with key stakeholders. They may be required to sit on sub committees and have occasional additional meetings with other Board or staff Members. Reporting to: Board of Trustees Objectives The Board is collectively responsible for the success of the Charity, as the leader of the Board the Chair plays a pivotal role; the effectiveness of the Board is a reflection, in large part, of his/her performance. The Chair is responsible for leading the Board and for ensuring it deals effectively with all aspects of its role and Board business. The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the delivery of the Charity's mission and vision. The Chair must seek to get the best performance from the collective and individual Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee understands and fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity and is accountable for their performance. The Chair will support, and, where appropriate, challenge the Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the Charity to achieve agreed objectives. The Chair will act as an ambassador and the public face of the Charity in partnership with the Executive. The Chair's role includes: Meetings take the lead on ensuring that Board meetings are planned, properly run and recorded, including the provision of relevant agendas take the lead on ensuring that all Trustees can express their views in meetings and that the Board takes collective ownership of any decisions take the lead to ensure that the Board receives the necessary information for decision making, appropriately presented, at the right time and arrive at decisions in an orderly, timely and democratic manner and vote as detailed in the governing document ensure that the Board can regularly review major risks and associated opportunities, and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities, and manage and mitigate the risks have a second or casting vote if a vote on a Trustees' decision is tied ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the Charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability take the lead on ensuring that Trustees comply with their duties and the Charity is well governed Board Members foster, maintain and ensure that positive relationships exist with and between all the Trustees encourage continuous development of the capability of the Board of Trustees take the lead on ensuring that the Board's performance is continuously evaluated - including skills balance and experience ensure procedures are in place for the effective recruitment of new Board members Stakeholders take the lead in ensuring that the timing, coverage and quality of communications with all stakeholders is appropriate including the production of reports may act as a spokesperson for the Charity to maintain close, positive and productive relationships with key stakeholder bodies Staff relations act as a primary link between Trustees and staff ensure the Executive is held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives and liaise with the Executive to maintain an overview of the Charity's affairs establish and build a strong, effective, constructive and supportive working relationship with the Executive within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges - whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles monitor performance and conduct an annual appraisal for the Executive in consultation with other Trustees ensure that the Executive has the opportunity for professional development and has appropriate external professional support ensure appropriate and timely communications between the Board and staff Committees may establish or propose the establishment of committees of the Board, and may assign tasks and delegate responsibilities to Board committees and/or directors, depending upon the Charity's needs serve as an ex-officio member of all Board committees and serve as a voting member of committees if required ensure committees operate within agreed terms of reference to the Charity Board ensure committee meetings are planned, properly run and recorded, including the provision of relevant agendas provide reporting schedules for updating the Charity Board support committee chairpersons in appointing members and in identifying and resolving problems establish a strong working relationship with the Chair of Haversham Trading, the Charity's subsidiary company, responsible for non-arts commercial income streams Administration Signing Officer - The Chair is normally designated by the Board of Directors and/or governing document as one of the signing officers for certain documents. In this capacity, the Chair may be authorised or required to sign or countersign cheques, correspondence, applications, reports, contracts or other documents on behalf of company. Knowledge, Skills and Attributes The role of Chair is demanding and requires that they display several key qualities in carrying out the role: demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the Charity, its strategic objectives and cause strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively show leadership by word and deed grasp complicated issues, distil from them the most important elements and identify the areas for decision-making. obtain the best from the team of Trustees, ensuring that each can contribute fully build relationships within the organisation and the community be challenging of but empathetic towards the Executive team encourage debate and discussion of the key areas, making decision-making more robust and conclusions more satisfactory experienced in commercial business and ideally with previous experience of a relevant role good understanding of charity governance issues and a broad understanding of charity finance issues Skills that would be an advantage to bring to the Chair role, might include: an arts background in a senior role finance fundraising commercial business marketing, PR and/or social media legal, regulatory, compliance customer service operational/facilities management To apply: Please send a covering letter and a copy of your CV to Craig Titley-Rawson at
A well-established and successful organisation based in North West London is looking for a strategic and commercially minded Head of Marketing to join the team. As Head of Marketing, you will lead a high-performing marketing team and take ownership of marketing strategy, planning and leadership developing comprehensive multi-channel strategies that align with company objectives and position their brands effectively across the UK and EU markets. This role would suit an experienced marketing generalist with strong product, ecommerce, or B2B and B2C marketing agency experience, who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. As the Head of Marketing your role will encompass the full marketing mix including strategic planning, market research and analysis, brand marketing, communications, digital and media marketing, e-commerce activity and PR. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a senior marketing leadership role and a track record of building and executing marketing strategies across B2B and B2C environments. You will have experience developing high-performing marketing teams within a growing business and will hold a relevant marketing degree-level qualification, ideally supported by a professional accreditation. The salary on offer is £90,000 - £100,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Other job titles relevant to this role would include: Senior Marketing Manager, Marketing Director, CMO or Chief Marketing Officer, VP of Marketing, Director of Marketing & Communications >
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
A well-established and successful organisation based in North West London is looking for a strategic and commercially minded Head of Marketing to join the team. As Head of Marketing, you will lead a high-performing marketing team and take ownership of marketing strategy, planning and leadership developing comprehensive multi-channel strategies that align with company objectives and position their brands effectively across the UK and EU markets. This role would suit an experienced marketing generalist with strong product, ecommerce, or B2B and B2C marketing agency experience, who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. As the Head of Marketing your role will encompass the full marketing mix including strategic planning, market research and analysis, brand marketing, communications, digital and media marketing, e-commerce activity and PR. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a senior marketing leadership role and a track record of building and executing marketing strategies across B2B and B2C environments. You will have experience developing high-performing marketing teams within a growing business and will hold a relevant marketing degree-level qualification, ideally supported by a professional accreditation. The salary on offer is £90,000 - £100,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Other job titles relevant to this role would include: Senior Marketing Manager, Marketing Director, CMO or Chief Marketing Officer, VP of Marketing, Director of Marketing & Communications >
