Set the bar for greatness The FA are excited to be searching for a National Development Manager - Volunteering, to join our Grassroots division. Reporting to the Senior Development Manager, Major Events & Volunteering, you will join a team of 2 others: the Euro 28 Legacy Manager, and an existing National Development Manager- Volunteering. We are seeking a proactive and passionate individual to drive greater representation of disabled volunteers and expand the number of off-pitch opportunities within the disability pathway. You will also grow the number of young volunteers (U25) and actively support the success and influence of the FA National Youth Council. A key focus of the role will be maximising engagement with off-pitch learning and development, ensuring club and league committee volunteers have access to training that meets their needs. You will also lead and support campaigns and events that recognise, celebrate and amplify the impact of volunteers across the game. What will you be doing? Disabled Volunteers/Disability Pathway volunteering: Build and manage the relationship with the partner organisation(s) that will maximise the impact and learning from the Volunteer Coordinator network across 5 cities. Develop and deliver interventions that support the growth of disabled volunteers and off-pitch volunteers in the disability pathway. Ensure our interventions and programmes are relevant, cutting-edge, impactful and responsive to the changing needs of the football population and that the 'voice' of disabled people is heard in the design of new solutions. Develop creative solutions to remove the barriers or exploit the opportunities that exist in grassroots football volunteering. Support the delivery of training interventions for grassroots volunteers, partner organisations and CFA staff that support disabled volunteers or volunteers in the disability pathway. Young Volunteers: To manage and provide the required support to enable a successful and safe FA Youth Council, including recruitment of members, meeting content co-creation and meeting implementation (online and in-person meetings, evenings and weekends) To deliver safe and successful FA Youth Council-related programmes (including the FA Leadership Academy), that support a boost in the representation of young volunteers in clubs and leagues. To design, deliver and or procure ongoing professional development, including coaching and mentoring, that meets the needs of the FA Youth Council's members and is aligned to their Game Plan. In partnership with the FA Youth Council, inform and influence internal and external stakeholders (e.g. FA Council, County FAs, clubs) to enable the game to meet the needs of young people. Grow the number of young volunteers in club and league committees (including chair/treasurer/club secretary/volunteer coordinator, and marketing roles) Be relentless in the search for knowledge and understanding of the issues and develop resources and interventions to empower clubs to grow their young volunteer base. Learning and Development: To deliver, promote and maximise the take-up of existing learning opportunities for off-pitch volunteers (Club Maker, Run Football Club and League Editions and Behaviour Development Compass) Create and implement procedures that ensure learning is registered and the needs of new volunteers are incorporated into future learning opportunities. Collaborate with Club, England Football, learning and Education partner colleagues to support an accessible learning pathway for volunteers from 'unaware' to 'interested' to 'involved' to 'invested' Teamwork Develop strong relationships with Inclusion in Sport charities, County Football Associations, Education Partners, FA National Youth Council, England Football Learning and learning and development consultants, as well as volunteers, including mentors from the FA Leadership Academy. Support club volunteers with learning and development opportunities, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel. Contribute and maintain effective communication with the Grassroots Development Senior Management Team and ensure new interventions are developed to achieve maximum impact and drive transformational change. Support the design and development of learning for the CFA workforce to enable them to transform the volunteer experience for young or disabled volunteers. Relationships and Influence: Develop strong relationships with Access Sport, County Football Association, Football Development Officers, FA National Youth Council and mentors from the FA Leadership Academy. Consultants who provide added value across the learning and development of young and or disability pathway volunteers. Development Team casual staff, including Ambassadors who engage with clubs and volunteers. EDI team colleagues and the community of practice, supporting the diversification of volunteers. Other: Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Demonstrate creative delivery approaches to diverse audiences. Ability to manage, prioritise and complete work across multiple streams and deadlines. Ability to work independently. 2 years of event management and delivery experience. Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders (including via presentations) Experience of County Football Associations, and grassroots football (paid and voluntary role(s) Degree and or 3 years' experience in relevant subject, e.g. Sports Development, Event Management, Education. Experience of volunteering or managing volunteers. Experience and evidence of developing individuals and networks. Beneficial to have: Experience of grassroots football voluntary roles. Knowledge and understanding of Football Development. Knowledge and understanding of the technical requirements of football at various ages, stages, and pathways. Evidence of ongoing professional development. We can confirm that interview dates will be held at Wembley Stadium on W/C Monday 13th April. What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, via the button below. Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Set the bar for greatness The FA are excited to be searching for a National Development Manager - Volunteering, to join our Grassroots division. Reporting to the Senior Development Manager, Major Events & Volunteering, you will join a team of 2 others: the Euro 28 Legacy Manager, and an existing National Development Manager- Volunteering. We are seeking a proactive and passionate individual to drive greater representation of disabled volunteers and expand the number of off-pitch opportunities within the disability pathway. You will also grow the number of young volunteers (U25) and actively support the success and influence of the FA National Youth Council. A key focus of the role will be maximising engagement with off-pitch learning and development, ensuring club and league committee volunteers have access to training that meets their needs. You will also lead and support campaigns and events that recognise, celebrate and amplify the impact of volunteers across the game. What will you be doing? Disabled Volunteers/Disability Pathway volunteering: Build and manage the relationship with the partner organisation(s) that will maximise the impact and learning from the Volunteer Coordinator network across 5 cities. Develop and deliver interventions that support the growth of disabled volunteers and off-pitch volunteers in the disability pathway. Ensure our interventions and programmes are relevant, cutting-edge, impactful and responsive to the changing needs of the football population and that the 'voice' of disabled people is heard in the design of new solutions. Develop creative solutions to remove the barriers or exploit the opportunities that exist in grassroots football volunteering. Support the delivery of training interventions for grassroots volunteers, partner organisations and CFA staff that support disabled volunteers or volunteers in the disability pathway. Young Volunteers: To manage and provide the required support to enable a successful and safe FA Youth Council, including recruitment of members, meeting content co-creation and meeting implementation (online and in-person meetings, evenings and weekends) To deliver safe and successful FA Youth Council-related programmes (including the FA Leadership Academy), that support a boost in the representation of young volunteers in clubs and leagues. To design, deliver and or procure ongoing professional development, including coaching and mentoring, that meets the needs of the FA Youth Council's members and is aligned to their Game Plan. In partnership with the FA Youth Council, inform and influence internal and external stakeholders (e.g. FA Council, County FAs, clubs) to enable the game to meet the needs of young people. Grow the number of young volunteers in club and league committees (including chair/treasurer/club secretary/volunteer coordinator, and marketing roles) Be relentless in the search for knowledge and understanding of the issues and develop resources and interventions to empower clubs to grow their young volunteer base. Learning and Development: To deliver, promote and maximise the take-up of existing learning opportunities for off-pitch volunteers (Club Maker, Run Football Club and League Editions and Behaviour Development Compass) Create and implement procedures that ensure learning is registered and the needs of new volunteers are incorporated into future learning opportunities. Collaborate with Club, England Football, learning and Education partner colleagues to support an accessible learning pathway for volunteers from 'unaware' to 'interested' to 'involved' to 'invested' Teamwork Develop strong relationships with Inclusion in Sport charities, County Football Associations, Education Partners, FA National Youth Council, England Football Learning and learning and development consultants, as well as volunteers, including mentors from the FA Leadership Academy. Support club volunteers with learning and development opportunities, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel. Contribute and maintain effective communication with the Grassroots Development Senior Management Team and ensure new interventions are developed to achieve maximum impact and drive transformational change. Support the design and development of learning for the CFA workforce to enable them to transform the volunteer experience for young or disabled volunteers. Relationships and Influence: Develop strong relationships with Access Sport, County Football Association, Football Development Officers, FA National Youth Council and mentors from the FA Leadership Academy. Consultants who provide added value across the learning and development of young and or disability pathway volunteers. Development Team casual staff, including Ambassadors who engage with clubs and volunteers. EDI team colleagues and the community of practice, supporting the diversification of volunteers. Other: Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Demonstrate creative delivery approaches to diverse audiences. Ability to manage, prioritise and complete work across multiple streams and deadlines. Ability to work independently. 2 years of event management and delivery experience. Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders (including via presentations) Experience of County Football Associations, and grassroots football (paid and voluntary role(s) Degree and or 3 years' experience in relevant subject, e.g. Sports Development, Event Management, Education. Experience of volunteering or managing volunteers. Experience and evidence of developing individuals and networks. Beneficial to have: Experience of grassroots football voluntary roles. Knowledge and understanding of Football Development. Knowledge and understanding of the technical requirements of football at various ages, stages, and pathways. Evidence of ongoing professional development. We can confirm that interview dates will be held at Wembley Stadium on W/C Monday 13th April. What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, via the button below. Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
Overview Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 Per annum Hours of work: 35 hours (09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday) Contract type: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Stone Circle direct for further information. About Stone Circle Stone Circle was established by Wiltshire Council in 2019 as a Local Housing Company to complement the Council's housing services and deliver additional housing solutions. Operating on a commercial basis with strong social values, the Group acquires, develops and manages homes across Wiltshire, generating long-term value for the Council. The Group operates across housing management, property acquisition and limited development activity. It works closely with Wiltshire Council in its role as Shareholder, while maintaining clear commercial discipline and robust governance arrangements. As the organisation enters its next phase, the focus is on consolidation and financial discipline. For 2026/27, Stone Circle is prioritising the stabilisation of its core housing business, strengthening governance and assurance, and improving operational predictability. Any consideration of future regulated housing options will be tightly scoped and exploratory, with no commitment to expansion. Role The Head of Operations is a senior executive role with group-wide accountability for the effective operational leadership of the Stone Circle Group. The role is responsible for translating the Board-approved Business Plan into disciplined delivery across housing operations, governance, risk, assurance and corporate services. Reporting directly to the Board, the role provides the primary operational link between the Board, the Shareholder (Wiltshire Council) and the internal team. It ensures the Group operates within a strong governance framework, maintains financial discipline, manages operational and delivery risk, and remains focused on resident outcomes. As part of the 2026/27 Business Plan, the Group will invest in additional senior operational capacity to strengthen day-to-day management. The Head of Operations will play a central role in shaping how this support is structured and deployed, leading the design, recruitment and integration of the role in line with their operational approach, while retaining overall accountability for performance, compliance and delivery. Key responsibilities Strategic leadership Lead delivery of the Group's operational strategy in line with Board-approved Business Plans. Provide clear, evidence-based advice to the Board and Shareholder on operational performance, risk and delivery. Support the Chair in maintaining effective governance, assurance and decision-making frameworks. Housing operations Provide executive oversight of housing management functions including lettings, tenancy management, rent collection, compliance, repairs and resident engagement. Ensure landlord services meet statutory and regulatory obligations and reflect best practice. Oversee performance management frameworks, KPIs and continuous service improvement. Lead delivery of the Housing Company's stabilisation strategy, including portfolio performance, void management, re-letting approach, disposals governance and alignment of services with long-term financial sustainability. Development & asset delivery Oversee delivery of single development site, with a focus on completion and handover. Ensure appropriate controls around procurement, risk, valuations, warranties and asset handover. Governance, risk & assurance Act as a key liaison with the Shareholder and Council officers on governance, reporting and assurance matters. Lead the development and maintenance of robust policies, procedures and internal controls. Support Board and Committee structures, including the Risk & Audit Committee. Embed the Group's annual governance and assurance cycle, including strategic risk management, incident reporting and early Shareholder engagement on assumptions and sensitivities. Supported housing/RP exploration Lead the Group's tightly scoped exploration of potential Registered Provider acquisition options, ensuring work remains proportionate, risk-aware and subject to explicit Shareholder approval. Financial & commercial oversight Work closely with Finance to ensure strong budgetary control, forecasting and value for money. Contribute to business planning, financial modelling and long-term sustainability assessments. Oversee operational aspects of contracts and relationships with external advisers. People & organisational leadership Provide leadership to internal team, fostering a high-performance, accountable and values-led culture. Lead workforce planning and organisational development as the Group consolidates. During 2026/27, lead the recruitment and integration of a senior operational support role to strengthen day-to-day management capacity. Responsible for up to five direct reports, with scope to evolve the structure in line with the Business Plan. Person specification Essential Senior leadership experience in housing, development, local government or a related regulated environment. Experience operating within a stabilisation, consolidation or turnaround context, with emphasis on governance, predictability and risk control. Strong understanding of governance, risk management and operating within a council-owned or shareholder-led company structure. Proven ability to translate strategy into effective operational delivery. Experience working with Boards, Shareholders and senior stakeholders. Financial and commercial awareness. Excellent judgement, communication and influencing skills. Desirable Experience of affordable housing delivery or Local Housing Company models. Experience of acquisitions, asset management or development oversight. Familiarity with local authority governance and assurance requirements. Exposure to regulated housing environments or Registered Provider interfaces. Hands-on nature This is a highly hands-on senior role within a small and agile organisation. The Head of Operations is expected to operate comfortably at both strategic and delivery levels, personally drafting Board and Shareholder papers, developing policies and procedures, engaging directly with operational detail and progressing work without reliance on large teams or extensive support infrastructure. Why Join Stone Circle This is a rare opportunity to play a senior leadership role within a council-owned housing company at a pivotal stage in its development. The postholder will work closely with the Board and Shareholder, help shape how the organisation operates through its consolidation phase, and leave a tangible legacy across governance, delivery and service quality. The role offers significant autonomy, visibility and influence, alongside planned investment in senior operational capacity and a visible base at County Hall to support effective governance, assurance and partnership working. Practical Information Senior executive appointment Hybrid working arrangement, with attendance at Head Office in Trowbridge 2-3 days per week Up to five direct reports Regular engagement across Wiltshire required 35 hours per week (09:00-17:00) Salary and benefits: competitive, dependent on experience Find out more and apply Please contact for further information. Closing date: 5PM on 20 February 2026 Interview date: week commencing 2 March 2026 Commencement date: ASAP PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CVs submitted via the apply button will not be considered.
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Overview Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 Per annum Hours of work: 35 hours (09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday) Contract type: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Stone Circle direct for further information. About Stone Circle Stone Circle was established by Wiltshire Council in 2019 as a Local Housing Company to complement the Council's housing services and deliver additional housing solutions. Operating on a commercial basis with strong social values, the Group acquires, develops and manages homes across Wiltshire, generating long-term value for the Council. The Group operates across housing management, property acquisition and limited development activity. It works closely with Wiltshire Council in its role as Shareholder, while maintaining clear commercial discipline and robust governance arrangements. As the organisation enters its next phase, the focus is on consolidation and financial discipline. For 2026/27, Stone Circle is prioritising the stabilisation of its core housing business, strengthening governance and assurance, and improving operational predictability. Any consideration of future regulated housing options will be tightly scoped and exploratory, with no commitment to expansion. Role The Head of Operations is a senior executive role with group-wide accountability for the effective operational leadership of the Stone Circle Group. The role is responsible for translating the Board-approved Business Plan into disciplined delivery across housing operations, governance, risk, assurance and corporate services. Reporting directly to the Board, the role provides the primary operational link between the Board, the Shareholder (Wiltshire Council) and the internal team. It ensures the Group operates within a strong governance framework, maintains financial discipline, manages operational and delivery risk, and remains focused on resident outcomes. As part of the 2026/27 Business Plan, the Group will invest in additional senior operational capacity to strengthen day-to-day management. The Head of Operations will play a central role in shaping how this support is structured and deployed, leading the design, recruitment and integration of the role in line with their operational approach, while retaining overall accountability for performance, compliance and delivery. Key responsibilities Strategic leadership Lead delivery of the Group's operational strategy in line with Board-approved Business Plans. Provide clear, evidence-based advice to the Board and Shareholder on operational performance, risk and delivery. Support the Chair in maintaining effective governance, assurance and decision-making frameworks. Housing operations Provide executive oversight of housing management functions including lettings, tenancy management, rent collection, compliance, repairs and resident engagement. Ensure landlord services meet statutory and regulatory obligations and reflect best practice. Oversee performance management frameworks, KPIs and continuous service improvement. Lead delivery of the Housing Company's stabilisation strategy, including portfolio performance, void management, re-letting approach, disposals governance and alignment of services with long-term financial sustainability. Development & asset delivery Oversee delivery of single development site, with a focus on completion and handover. Ensure appropriate controls around procurement, risk, valuations, warranties and asset handover. Governance, risk & assurance Act as a key liaison with the Shareholder and Council officers on governance, reporting and assurance matters. Lead the development and maintenance of robust policies, procedures and internal controls. Support Board and Committee structures, including the Risk & Audit Committee. Embed the Group's annual governance and assurance cycle, including strategic risk management, incident reporting and early Shareholder engagement on assumptions and sensitivities. Supported housing/RP exploration Lead the Group's tightly scoped exploration of potential Registered Provider acquisition options, ensuring work remains proportionate, risk-aware and subject to explicit Shareholder approval. Financial & commercial oversight Work closely with Finance to ensure strong budgetary control, forecasting and value for money. Contribute to business planning, financial modelling and long-term sustainability assessments. Oversee operational aspects of contracts and relationships with external advisers. People & organisational leadership Provide leadership to internal team, fostering a high-performance, accountable and values-led culture. Lead workforce planning and organisational development as the Group consolidates. During 2026/27, lead the recruitment and integration of a senior operational support role to strengthen day-to-day management capacity. Responsible for up to five direct reports, with scope to evolve the structure in line with the Business Plan. Person specification Essential Senior leadership experience in housing, development, local government or a related regulated environment. Experience operating within a stabilisation, consolidation or turnaround context, with emphasis on governance, predictability and risk control. Strong understanding of governance, risk management and operating within a council-owned or shareholder-led company structure. Proven ability to translate strategy into effective operational delivery. Experience working with Boards, Shareholders and senior stakeholders. Financial and commercial awareness. Excellent judgement, communication and influencing skills. Desirable Experience of affordable housing delivery or Local Housing Company models. Experience of acquisitions, asset management or development oversight. Familiarity with local authority governance and assurance requirements. Exposure to regulated housing environments or Registered Provider interfaces. Hands-on nature This is a highly hands-on senior role within a small and agile organisation. The Head of Operations is expected to operate comfortably at both strategic and delivery levels, personally drafting Board and Shareholder papers, developing policies and procedures, engaging directly with operational detail and progressing work without reliance on large teams or extensive support infrastructure. Why Join Stone Circle This is a rare opportunity to play a senior leadership role within a council-owned housing company at a pivotal stage in its development. The postholder will work closely with the Board and Shareholder, help shape how the organisation operates through its consolidation phase, and leave a tangible legacy across governance, delivery and service quality. The role offers significant autonomy, visibility and influence, alongside planned investment in senior operational capacity and a visible base at County Hall to support effective governance, assurance and partnership working. Practical Information Senior executive appointment Hybrid working arrangement, with attendance at Head Office in Trowbridge 2-3 days per week Up to five direct reports Regular engagement across Wiltshire required 35 hours per week (09:00-17:00) Salary and benefits: competitive, dependent on experience Find out more and apply Please contact for further information. Closing date: 5PM on 20 February 2026 Interview date: week commencing 2 March 2026 Commencement date: ASAP PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CVs submitted via the apply button will not be considered.
Overview The Mission At Haymarket we are at the forefront of the AI media revolution. We have successfully laid the foundations for staff augmentation (Stream 1) by deploying Gemini, a best-in-class AI tool across the organisation and our workplace tools. While the business change, learning, and awareness programmes for Stream 1 remain vital and ongoing, we are now ready to accelerate our goals, focusing on greater speed, sharper intent, and deliberate commercial viability across Product Innovation (Stream 2) and Automation & Agents (Stream 3). We are seeking a high-calibre, commercially minded Senior AI Strategy & Implementation leader to bridge the gap between our technical foundations and our commercial ambitions. This is not a research or experimentation role; the focus is on pace, clarity, and outcomes. Reporting directly to our Group Chief Technology Officer, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of Streams 2 and 3 globally. Building on the momentum of our early, high-impact AI projects, your mission is to work hand-in-hand with our Divisional MDs and their senior teams to architect the processes and discovery frameworks that enable each business unit to continuously identify, validate, and deliver transformative value through AI. Crucially, you will act as the "Voice of AI" for the group, ensuring progress and successes are communicated effectively to both the executive team and the wider organisation, while navigating the sensitivities inherent in the shift towards automated workflows. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Stream 2 (Product Innovation) Architect Divisional Discovery Processes: Partner with divisions to design and embed sustainable processes within their teams to discover high-value AI product opportunities. You will provide the "playbook" and consultative support needed for brands to surface ideas that solve specific market needs. Establish the Innovation Funnel: Create a formalised, group-wide Innovation Funnel that captures divisional discoveries. You will lead the validation and prioritisation of these opportunities based on their potential to drive revenue or audience growth. Commercial Prioritisation: Establish a rigorous ROI-led framework to evaluate AI initiatives, ensuring resources are focused on products that drive subscription retention, ad revenue, or market expansion. Cross-Divisional Orchestration: Act as the central architect for innovation, ensuring that breakthroughs in one brand are shared and scaled across the group. Stream 3 Architecture & Execution (Automation & Agents) Sensitive Automation Strategy: Lead the rollout of the Agentic roadmap with a focus on addressing operational friction and removing drudgery. You will navigate the organisational sensitivities of automation by prioritising internal efficiency and trust-building over disruptive external changes. Agentic Infrastructure & Tooling Selection: Evaluate and recommend the optimal technology stack for agentic orchestration. You will ensure that selected tools align with Haymarket's existing technical foundations while providing the scalability required. Define Safety Boundaries: Develop the strategic roadmap and safety framework for Stream 3. You will define the boundaries for autonomous agents, ensuring "human-in-the-loop" oversight remains central to our agentic architecture. Agent Lifecycle Management: Lead the transition from Phase 1 "Digital Interns" (Internal/Low Risk) to Phase 3 "Autonomous Creators" (External/High Value), ensuring each stage is met with cultural readiness and clear communication. AI Evangelism & Strategic Communication Executive Strategy Partner: Provide regular, high-impact briefings to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on the progress of Streams 2 and 3, highlighting ROI, strategic risks, and future opportunities. Cultural Catalyst: Champion AI success stories to the wider organisation. You will design and lead initiatives (such as "AI Showcases") to share progress, demystify the technology, and inspire employees with the "art of the possible." Future Organisational Design (The Legacy) Future Structure Proposal: Conduct an assessment of the current AI operating model and propose a permanent future structure for AI within Haymarket. This includes identifying the permanent roles, central vs. divisional reporting lines, and the long-term capabilities required to maintain momentum beyond this 12-month contract. The Ideal Candidate Seniority: Extensive experience in senior product strategy, technology leadership, or management consultancy, ideally within Media, Publishing, or Data services. Empathetic Change Leader: Highly attuned to the cultural sensitivities of automation; able to frame AI agents as "co-pilots" and "interns" that empower staff. Master Communicator: Exceptional at translating complex AI concepts into compelling narratives for different audiences, from technical teams to the executive board. Process Architect: Exceptional at designing discovery frameworks and workshops that empower non-technical leaders to identify high-value AI use cases. AI Fluency: Deep conceptual understanding of RAG, LLM limitations, and Agentic workflows. We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria. To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at . Why work with us? Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages. We deliver market-leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions. From data and digital information solutions to live events, awards and professional education services. Our benefits include: Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days) Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year Generous contributory pension scheme Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and more More about working for Haymarket. Putting social and environmental responsibility at the forefront of our business we have aligned our current sustainability goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As we serve our audiences, clients and communities, we are committed to driving the meaningful change necessary to build a better world. The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our business. We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face-time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration, we've therefore adopted a blended working model where full time employees can expect to spend 3 days of their week in the office and the other 2 working at a location of their choice. Haymarket is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at . Come and join us and see for yourself how Haymarket is an enriching, empowering and exciting place to work.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Overview The Mission At Haymarket we are at the forefront of the AI media revolution. We have successfully laid the foundations for staff augmentation (Stream 1) by deploying Gemini, a best-in-class AI tool across the organisation and our workplace tools. While the business change, learning, and awareness programmes for Stream 1 remain vital and ongoing, we are now ready to accelerate our goals, focusing on greater speed, sharper intent, and deliberate commercial viability across Product Innovation (Stream 2) and Automation & Agents (Stream 3). We are seeking a high-calibre, commercially minded Senior AI Strategy & Implementation leader to bridge the gap between our technical foundations and our commercial ambitions. This is not a research or experimentation role; the focus is on pace, clarity, and outcomes. Reporting directly to our Group Chief Technology Officer, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of Streams 2 and 3 globally. Building on the momentum of our early, high-impact AI projects, your mission is to work hand-in-hand with our Divisional MDs and their senior teams to architect the processes and discovery frameworks that enable each business unit to continuously identify, validate, and deliver transformative value through AI. Crucially, you will act as the "Voice of AI" for the group, ensuring progress and successes are communicated effectively to both the executive team and the wider organisation, while navigating the sensitivities inherent in the shift towards automated workflows. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Stream 2 (Product Innovation) Architect Divisional Discovery Processes: Partner with divisions to design and embed sustainable processes within their teams to discover high-value AI product opportunities. You will provide the "playbook" and consultative support needed for brands to surface ideas that solve specific market needs. Establish the Innovation Funnel: Create a formalised, group-wide Innovation Funnel that captures divisional discoveries. You will lead the validation and prioritisation of these opportunities based on their potential to drive revenue or audience growth. Commercial Prioritisation: Establish a rigorous ROI-led framework to evaluate AI initiatives, ensuring resources are focused on products that drive subscription retention, ad revenue, or market expansion. Cross-Divisional Orchestration: Act as the central architect for innovation, ensuring that breakthroughs in one brand are shared and scaled across the group. Stream 3 Architecture & Execution (Automation & Agents) Sensitive Automation Strategy: Lead the rollout of the Agentic roadmap with a focus on addressing operational friction and removing drudgery. You will navigate the organisational sensitivities of automation by prioritising internal efficiency and trust-building over disruptive external changes. Agentic Infrastructure & Tooling Selection: Evaluate and recommend the optimal technology stack for agentic orchestration. You will ensure that selected tools align with Haymarket's existing technical foundations while providing the scalability required. Define Safety Boundaries: Develop the strategic roadmap and safety framework for Stream 3. You will define the boundaries for autonomous agents, ensuring "human-in-the-loop" oversight remains central to our agentic architecture. Agent Lifecycle Management: Lead the transition from Phase 1 "Digital Interns" (Internal/Low Risk) to Phase 3 "Autonomous Creators" (External/High Value), ensuring each stage is met with cultural readiness and clear communication. AI Evangelism & Strategic Communication Executive Strategy Partner: Provide regular, high-impact briefings to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on the progress of Streams 2 and 3, highlighting ROI, strategic risks, and future opportunities. Cultural Catalyst: Champion AI success stories to the wider organisation. You will design and lead initiatives (such as "AI Showcases") to share progress, demystify the technology, and inspire employees with the "art of the possible." Future Organisational Design (The Legacy) Future Structure Proposal: Conduct an assessment of the current AI operating model and propose a permanent future structure for AI within Haymarket. This includes identifying the permanent roles, central vs. divisional reporting lines, and the long-term capabilities required to maintain momentum beyond this 12-month contract. The Ideal Candidate Seniority: Extensive experience in senior product strategy, technology leadership, or management consultancy, ideally within Media, Publishing, or Data services. Empathetic Change Leader: Highly attuned to the cultural sensitivities of automation; able to frame AI agents as "co-pilots" and "interns" that empower staff. Master Communicator: Exceptional at translating complex AI concepts into compelling narratives for different audiences, from technical teams to the executive board. Process Architect: Exceptional at designing discovery frameworks and workshops that empower non-technical leaders to identify high-value AI use cases. AI Fluency: Deep conceptual understanding of RAG, LLM limitations, and Agentic workflows. We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria. To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at . Why work with us? Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages. We deliver market-leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions. From data and digital information solutions to live events, awards and professional education services. Our benefits include: Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days) Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year Generous contributory pension scheme Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and more More about working for Haymarket. Putting social and environmental responsibility at the forefront of our business we have aligned our current sustainability goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As we serve our audiences, clients and communities, we are committed to driving the meaningful change necessary to build a better world. The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our business. We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face-time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration, we've therefore adopted a blended working model where full time employees can expect to spend 3 days of their week in the office and the other 2 working at a location of their choice. Haymarket is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at . Come and join us and see for yourself how Haymarket is an enriching, empowering and exciting place to work.
Chief Operating Officer Job in UK 2026 University of Bath Chief Operating Officer Job in UK 2026 University of Bath The University of Bath is seeking to appoint an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the institution's long-term strategic evolution. Based in Bath, England, this executive leadership role sits at the heart of Strategy 2036, focused on strengthening operational excellence, sustainable growth, and institutional resilience. This opportunity is designed for senior leaders with global experience in complex, regulated, or mission-driven environments. International applicants may be considered in line with UK Skilled Worker visa regulations, subject to eligibility at the offer stage. About Role The Chief Operating Officer is a core member of the University Executive Board and serves as a strategic partner to the Vice-Chancellor & President. This is a transformative leadership mandate, extending far beyond operational oversight into enterprise-wide strategic enablement. The COO will integrate digital transformation, estates development, service optimisation, sustainability, and resource stewardship into a unified operating framework that supports excellence in education, research, and innovation. The role demands pace, commercial insight, and executive-level judgement while preserving the University's public purpose and values-led culture. Executive oversight includes Digital Services and Technology, Campus Infrastructure, Campus Services, Sustainability and Space Management, Sports, and the University Library. The successful candidate will ensure operational systems are future-ready, financially disciplined, and aligned with institutional ambitions. About Hiring Firm The University of Bath is a consistently top-ranked UK institution, internationally recognised for academic excellence, research impact, and student outcomes. Located on a purpose-built campus overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath, the University combines global reach with a strong sense of community and public mission. The institution is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, proudly holding accreditation as a Disability Confident Leader and autism-friendly university. Bath fosters an intellectually rigorous environment where innovation, integrity, and inclusion are central to institutional culture. Responsibilities Provide executive leadership across a broad operational portfolio Partner strategically with the Vice-Chancellor and Executive Board Lead large-scale organisational transformation and change initiatives Integrate digital, estates, sustainability, and service functions into a cohesive operating model Strengthen financial stewardship and disciplined investment planning Build and mentor high-performing leadership teams Enhance institutional resilience, performance, and governance alignment Represent operations at the Executive and Governing Body levels Requirements Significant senior leadership experience managing complex operations Demonstrated track record of delivering large-scale organisational change Strong commercial acumen and strategic judgement Executive-level credibility with governing boards and senior stakeholders Proven ability to lead through others and develop senior teams Experience operating within regulated, mission-driven, or large institutional environments Capacity to drive pace and performance while sustaining trust and institutional values Eligibility to meet UK right-to-work or Skilled Worker visa requirements if applicable This Chief Operating Officer appointment represents a rare executive opportunity to shape the operational future of a globally respected UK university. For accomplished leaders motivated by public impact, strategic transformation, and institutional excellence, the University of Bath offers a platform to deliver a lasting legacy at scale within a world-class academic environment.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Chief Operating Officer Job in UK 2026 University of Bath Chief Operating Officer Job in UK 2026 University of Bath The University of Bath is seeking to appoint an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the institution's long-term strategic evolution. Based in Bath, England, this executive leadership role sits at the heart of Strategy 2036, focused on strengthening operational excellence, sustainable growth, and institutional resilience. This opportunity is designed for senior leaders with global experience in complex, regulated, or mission-driven environments. International applicants may be considered in line with UK Skilled Worker visa regulations, subject to eligibility at the offer stage. About Role The Chief Operating Officer is a core member of the University Executive Board and serves as a strategic partner to the Vice-Chancellor & President. This is a transformative leadership mandate, extending far beyond operational oversight into enterprise-wide strategic enablement. The COO will integrate digital transformation, estates development, service optimisation, sustainability, and resource stewardship into a unified operating framework that supports excellence in education, research, and innovation. The role demands pace, commercial insight, and executive-level judgement while preserving the University's public purpose and values-led culture. Executive oversight includes Digital Services and Technology, Campus Infrastructure, Campus Services, Sustainability and Space Management, Sports, and the University Library. The successful candidate will ensure operational systems are future-ready, financially disciplined, and aligned with institutional ambitions. About Hiring Firm The University of Bath is a consistently top-ranked UK institution, internationally recognised for academic excellence, research impact, and student outcomes. Located on a purpose-built campus overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath, the University combines global reach with a strong sense of community and public mission. The institution is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, proudly holding accreditation as a Disability Confident Leader and autism-friendly university. Bath fosters an intellectually rigorous environment where innovation, integrity, and inclusion are central to institutional culture. Responsibilities Provide executive leadership across a broad operational portfolio Partner strategically with the Vice-Chancellor and Executive Board Lead large-scale organisational transformation and change initiatives Integrate digital, estates, sustainability, and service functions into a cohesive operating model Strengthen financial stewardship and disciplined investment planning Build and mentor high-performing leadership teams Enhance institutional resilience, performance, and governance alignment Represent operations at the Executive and Governing Body levels Requirements Significant senior leadership experience managing complex operations Demonstrated track record of delivering large-scale organisational change Strong commercial acumen and strategic judgement Executive-level credibility with governing boards and senior stakeholders Proven ability to lead through others and develop senior teams Experience operating within regulated, mission-driven, or large institutional environments Capacity to drive pace and performance while sustaining trust and institutional values Eligibility to meet UK right-to-work or Skilled Worker visa requirements if applicable This Chief Operating Officer appointment represents a rare executive opportunity to shape the operational future of a globally respected UK university. For accomplished leaders motivated by public impact, strategic transformation, and institutional excellence, the University of Bath offers a platform to deliver a lasting legacy at scale within a world-class academic environment.
Base salary: £59268 pa to £69727 pa 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 Finance Business Partner you will provide assurance and challenge, driving accountability and focus on cost control throughout the directorates you support. Provide oversight, control and direction to your team (if applicable) and ensure appropriate Finance support to promote effective decision making and performance management of Direct and Indirect Costs. About the role Provides guidance on the application of governance within area Acting as the Chief Financial Officer's (CFO) representative at monthly review meetings Review and financial endorsement of Change and Investment Papers, challenging all risks/ opportunities/ ensuring programme impacts are clearly identified and any associated costs recorded Representative on investment change panels Providing assurance to senior management that reported expenditure and contract payments are appropriate. Provides input to development of policies and Enterprise reporting and planning development Provides guidance on appropriate IFRS accounting treatment of transactions (prepayment / accruals/ liabilities) Provides justification and supporting evidence of accounting adjustments to NAO Auditors as required. Oversee the month end financial accounts close Prepare the accounts and plan for year-end audit Review and assure Programme Board Packs. Review and challenge emerging forecasts and monitor against Spending Review (SR) funding Propose remedial actions to business as required Work with supply chain finance leads and HS2 commercial to improve Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) and cash flow data Develop Cashflow forecast reporting for DfT, challenge the supply chain submissions. Support and maintain the Business Planning and forecasting process, providing guidance on planning principles and expectations as provided by HS2 business planning Provides assurance to the business that data provided by cost management / commercial is reliable. Supports business in determining the appropriate disaggregation and delegations Facilitate system changes required and reporting requirements for budget management. Provide Workforce Actual costs and forecast information to inform programme cost estimates Challenge budget holders to achieve workforce objectives and optimise resources. 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. About you Skills Communication skills: ability to interpret and communicate complex financial issues to non-financial colleagues and to secure compliance with Managing Public Money. Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, communicate and develop consensus with both internal and external stakeholders up to Executive level. Influencing skills: ability to influence key decisions. Ability to critically review and challenge forecasts, assessing them for their affordability, value for money, timing and impact on programme delivery. Ability to use ERP systems, utilising data analytics software and complex Excel models. Ability to ensure effective financial controls within a major project. Knowledge Qualified Accountant with experience of operating at in a complex environment. Knowledge of Government accounting requirements (DEL/AME funding) to ensure compliance of business plans within delegated authority. Knowledge of accounting systems and the ability to develop and manage off-system analyses and records. Type of experience Experience of driving output focussed, activity-based budgets and forecasts. Supporting the process for development of the annual business plan and budget setting processes within funding caps set by the Spending Review. Qualified Accountant with experience of operating in a complex environment which may include infrastructure projects. Part of a team delivering finance business support to the programme teams and HS2 Ltd directorates. 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. 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 260027 Posting Date 02/11/2026, 01:10 PM Apply Before 02/25/2026, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 1 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 2DN, GB Permanent or Fixed Term Contract Permanent
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Base salary: £59268 pa to £69727 pa 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 Finance Business Partner you will provide assurance and challenge, driving accountability and focus on cost control throughout the directorates you support. Provide oversight, control and direction to your team (if applicable) and ensure appropriate Finance support to promote effective decision making and performance management of Direct and Indirect Costs. About the role Provides guidance on the application of governance within area Acting as the Chief Financial Officer's (CFO) representative at monthly review meetings Review and financial endorsement of Change and Investment Papers, challenging all risks/ opportunities/ ensuring programme impacts are clearly identified and any associated costs recorded Representative on investment change panels Providing assurance to senior management that reported expenditure and contract payments are appropriate. Provides input to development of policies and Enterprise reporting and planning development Provides guidance on appropriate IFRS accounting treatment of transactions (prepayment / accruals/ liabilities) Provides justification and supporting evidence of accounting adjustments to NAO Auditors as required. Oversee the month end financial accounts close Prepare the accounts and plan for year-end audit Review and assure Programme Board Packs. Review and challenge emerging forecasts and monitor against Spending Review (SR) funding Propose remedial actions to business as required Work with supply chain finance leads and HS2 commercial to improve Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) and cash flow data Develop Cashflow forecast reporting for DfT, challenge the supply chain submissions. Support and maintain the Business Planning and forecasting process, providing guidance on planning principles and expectations as provided by HS2 business planning Provides assurance to the business that data provided by cost management / commercial is reliable. Supports business in determining the appropriate disaggregation and delegations Facilitate system changes required and reporting requirements for budget management. Provide Workforce Actual costs and forecast information to inform programme cost estimates Challenge budget holders to achieve workforce objectives and optimise resources. 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. About you Skills Communication skills: ability to interpret and communicate complex financial issues to non-financial colleagues and to secure compliance with Managing Public Money. Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, communicate and develop consensus with both internal and external stakeholders up to Executive level. Influencing skills: ability to influence key decisions. Ability to critically review and challenge forecasts, assessing them for their affordability, value for money, timing and impact on programme delivery. Ability to use ERP systems, utilising data analytics software and complex Excel models. Ability to ensure effective financial controls within a major project. Knowledge Qualified Accountant with experience of operating at in a complex environment. Knowledge of Government accounting requirements (DEL/AME funding) to ensure compliance of business plans within delegated authority. Knowledge of accounting systems and the ability to develop and manage off-system analyses and records. Type of experience Experience of driving output focussed, activity-based budgets and forecasts. Supporting the process for development of the annual business plan and budget setting processes within funding caps set by the Spending Review. Qualified Accountant with experience of operating in a complex environment which may include infrastructure projects. Part of a team delivering finance business support to the programme teams and HS2 Ltd directorates. 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. 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 260027 Posting Date 02/11/2026, 01:10 PM Apply Before 02/25/2026, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 1 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 2DN, GB Permanent or Fixed Term Contract Permanent
Senior Finance Leaders West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Title: Finanace Manager - Transformation Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid. 2.5 days average onsite Job Focus: Systems, Transformation & Cultural Change supporting functions Reporting to: The Chief Financial Officer Location: West Yorkshire, commutable from Leeds, Barnsley, Sheffield, Bradford, etc The client: Local Authority Council / Public Sector Job Reward: Up to £60k Target plus exceptional Pension and package This is not a traditional "steady state" finance role! This role is Transformation with accountability , It's a senior, strategic finance leadership role. Governance & stewardship are vital; you will be hired to have a long-term impact and leave a lasting legacy to deliver public value. A forward-thinking Local Authority, undergoing a significant change, investment and transformation programme, is seeking a CCAB-qualified senior finance professional to play a pivotal role in reshaping how finance supports organisational strategy, service transformation and cultural evolution. You are also an experienced leader of people. This new role is about modernising systems, strengthening financial governance, raising capability across the organisation, and embedding a high-performance finance culture within a complex, politically sensitive environment. Role & Requirements - Finance Manager - Transformation Lead the transformation of financial management arrangements Budget setting, multi-million, oversee year-end processes, statutory accounting It's a broad role covering operations delivery, people management, and strategy and oversight Modernise and optimise budget setting, monitoring and medium-term financial planning Drive improvements in financial systems, controls and reporting frameworks Strengthen financial acumen across directorates Act as a visible, credible finance leader to Members, Corporate Directors and Service Leaders Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team of senior finance professionals Key Focus Areas: Finance Manager - Transformation Financial systems development & optimisation Embedding best practice governance & control frameworks Supporting major service transformation initiatives Leading financial modelling, business cases & option appraisals Raising performance standards and financial competencies Driving cultural change within finance and across services Developing and mentoring Principal Accountants and future leaders, directly managing 4 - 8 financial accountants with a larger indirect reporting team Qualifications & Skills -Finance Manager - Transformation CCAB qualified with significant post-qualification experience You will be able to be in the detail but also be able to make decisions and implement strategy through your team of direct reports Strategic finance leadership within a large, complex organisation, with public sector local authority experience strongly preferred Deep understanding of local government finance & statutory frameworks Proven track record of leading high-performing finance teams Experience delivering systems improvements and organisational change Strong political awareness and stakeholder management capability Confident communicator able to challenge and influence at a senior level Able to operate confidently in a politically led environment Why Consider This Role - Finance Manager - Transformation Genuine opportunity to influence financial transformation Shape the future capability and culture of a finance function Visible leadership role with Members and Corporate Leadership Team Long-term strategic impact within a values-driven public sector organisation Excellent pension and public sector local authority benefits This appointment will suit an ambitious finance leader who wants to leave a legacy - not simply manage a budget.If you are ready to lead systems improvement, cultural evolution and financial excellence at scale, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Message directly for further details on (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Senior Finance Leaders West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Title: Finanace Manager - Transformation Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid. 2.5 days average onsite Job Focus: Systems, Transformation & Cultural Change supporting functions Reporting to: The Chief Financial Officer Location: West Yorkshire, commutable from Leeds, Barnsley, Sheffield, Bradford, etc The client: Local Authority Council / Public Sector Job Reward: Up to £60k Target plus exceptional Pension and package This is not a traditional "steady state" finance role! This role is Transformation with accountability , It's a senior, strategic finance leadership role. Governance & stewardship are vital; you will be hired to have a long-term impact and leave a lasting legacy to deliver public value. A forward-thinking Local Authority, undergoing a significant change, investment and transformation programme, is seeking a CCAB-qualified senior finance professional to play a pivotal role in reshaping how finance supports organisational strategy, service transformation and cultural evolution. You are also an experienced leader of people. This new role is about modernising systems, strengthening financial governance, raising capability across the organisation, and embedding a high-performance finance culture within a complex, politically sensitive environment. Role & Requirements - Finance Manager - Transformation Lead the transformation of financial management arrangements Budget setting, multi-million, oversee year-end processes, statutory accounting It's a broad role covering operations delivery, people management, and strategy and oversight Modernise and optimise budget setting, monitoring and medium-term financial planning Drive improvements in financial systems, controls and reporting frameworks Strengthen financial acumen across directorates Act as a visible, credible finance leader to Members, Corporate Directors and Service Leaders Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team of senior finance professionals Key Focus Areas: Finance Manager - Transformation Financial systems development & optimisation Embedding best practice governance & control frameworks Supporting major service transformation initiatives Leading financial modelling, business cases & option appraisals Raising performance standards and financial competencies Driving cultural change within finance and across services Developing and mentoring Principal Accountants and future leaders, directly managing 4 - 8 financial accountants with a larger indirect reporting team Qualifications & Skills -Finance Manager - Transformation CCAB qualified with significant post-qualification experience You will be able to be in the detail but also be able to make decisions and implement strategy through your team of direct reports Strategic finance leadership within a large, complex organisation, with public sector local authority experience strongly preferred Deep understanding of local government finance & statutory frameworks Proven track record of leading high-performing finance teams Experience delivering systems improvements and organisational change Strong political awareness and stakeholder management capability Confident communicator able to challenge and influence at a senior level Able to operate confidently in a politically led environment Why Consider This Role - Finance Manager - Transformation Genuine opportunity to influence financial transformation Shape the future capability and culture of a finance function Visible leadership role with Members and Corporate Leadership Team Long-term strategic impact within a values-driven public sector organisation Excellent pension and public sector local authority benefits This appointment will suit an ambitious finance leader who wants to leave a legacy - not simply manage a budget.If you are ready to lead systems improvement, cultural evolution and financial excellence at scale, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Message directly for further details on (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Location London Employment Type Full time Location Type Hybrid Department Sales and Partnerships Compensation £80K - £100K • Offers Commission At Beam, you get to do work that matters for the world. We're solving the world's toughest social problems with an incredible team, tech and AI. And we're growing fast It's not easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. Join a company at the forefront of social impact, driving first-of-its-kind positive change. You'll be part of a high-performance culture where you'll make a huge impact, rapidly progress your career, and truly enjoy your work. From top-tier coaching and personal development budgets to competitive salaries, we take care of everyone who works at Beam. We've already seen incredible growth from our Magic Notes product, helping case workers save over 8 hours of admin per week. From social workers and NHS clinicians to mental health practitioners and safeguarding specialists, over 50,000 frontline workers across the UK are now using Magic Notes regularly to deliver faster, more human centred support. We're also launching globally, helping practitioners across the USA, EU, and Australia make a difference. The Opportunity This isn't just another enterprise sales role. This is a rare opportunity to be the architect of our next major growth engine. We are a high-growth, mission-driven Series A tech startup that has identified a significant, untapped market: large-scale government contractors. The early signals are strong, with initial deals already hitting 6-figure ACVs and a clear path to 7-figure, landmark partnerships that will lay the foundation for our international expansion. We're looking for an Enterprise Account Executive to build this vertical from the ground up. You will not be inheriting a playbook; you will be co-authoring it. You will have the autonomy to define the go-to-market strategy, test new approaches, and shape the future of what could become our most significant business unit. If you are a builder who is hungry to create a legacy and thrives on closing complex, high impact deals, this is your defining career move. Your Mission Architect and Close Landmark Deals: You will own the full sales cycle for our most strategic accounts in this new vertical. You will command a complex, 6+ month sales process from initial outreach and strategic mapping to C suite negotiation and signature. Build the Go-to-Market Playbook: As the pioneer in this vertical, your insights will be the foundation of our sales motion. You will systematically test, learn, and document the strategies, messaging, and processes that will enable us to scale and repeat success. Orchestrate Complex Stakeholder Networks: You will be the central point of contact, masterfully navigating and influencing a complex web of stakeholders, from C level executives and procurement officers in the contracting organisations to policy leaders and operational heads within government agencies. Execute with Precision: Employ a rigorous, MEDDPICC-informed methodology to qualify opportunities with discipline, run deep discovery to uncover critical business pains, and build unassailable business cases that tie our solution to transformative outcomes. Co create Visionary Solutions: Partner closely with our C Suite, Product, and Delivery teams to design bespoke, enterprise level solutions and pilot programs that not only win deals but also ensure our clients achieve incredible, measurable success. What You'll Bring to the Table A Track Record of Enterprise Excellence: You have a history of exceeding quota by closing complex, multi year SaaS deals with an ACV of £100k+. You've seen 7 figure deals and have the ambition and skill to find them. Expertise in Complex Procurement: You have direct experience selling into complex environments such as the public sector or within regulated industries (e.g. finance/health). You know how to navigate intricate procurement cycles, tenders, and framework agreements. An Entrepreneurial Builder's Mindset: You are a self starter who excels in ambiguity. You see a blank slate not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. You have a knack for creative prospecting and pipeline generation and are driven to build something from scratch. C Suite Credibility & Executive Presence: You communicate with gravitas and clarity. You are a natural at building rapport with senior executives, leading high stakes meetings, and becoming a trusted advisor. Strategic Discipline (MEDDPICC or similar): You view a structured sales methodology not as a framework to follow, but as a strategic tool to gain control, mitigate risk, and forecast with accuracy in complex environments. A Deeply Held Mission Driven Ethos: You are motivated by more than just the commission; you want your work to have a tangible, positive impact on society. Success in this Role Means Consistently exceeding your revenue targets through a portfolio of high value, multi year partnerships. Building a robust, predictable pipeline that establishes our success in the vertical. Successfully creating and validating the GTM playbook that the future sales team will be built upon. Becoming the go to expert and a trusted advisor for senior leaders within our target accounts. Our Interview Process We have a four stage interview process, giving you plenty of time to learn about Beam whilst we get to know you better: Introductory Call (30 mins): A conversation with our Talent team. Scenario based interview (Remote): A timed exercise to see your skills in action. Live demo/Roleplay (60 mins): Present your approach to the hiring manager. Founder & Leadership Meeting (45 minutes): A final stage discussion with our CCO About Beam Our team of 200+ embraces a hybrid working approach, enjoying 2 3 days of vibrant collaboration in our beautiful Shoreditch co working space, fully equipped with rooftop views, an onsite barista and kitted out gym. We've picked up an armful of awards for our work, including one from our former Queen. We've also been named by WIRED as one of London's 10 hottest startups and by LinkedIn as a Top 15 UK Startup. Meanwhile, we've been covered in the media literally thousands of times, including the likes of The FT, BBC, TechCrunch, Forbes and The Guardian. We're also proud to be backed by of the world's leading tech investors and entrepreneurs, including the founders of Calm, Shazam and Dropbox. Perks Generous EMI-qualifying share options Access to therapy, coaching, classes & content - powered by Oliva Your own financial well being coach, through Bippit Generous Holiday - 25 days with 3 additional days over the Christmas period + bank holidays Work remotely up to 6 weeks a year Eligible for a 6 week sabbatical after 3 years in service Nursery scheme through Gogeta Healthcare cover through Benenden Health Enhanced parental leave: Primary Caregiver leave 18 weeks and Secondary Caregiver leave 4 weeks £200 WellBeam budget for activities enhancing wellbeing and professional development Annual membership to Shoreditch Exchange gym (London office only) Pension scheme where we contribute 3% of your salary and you contribute 5%. Free subscription to the Calm meditation app Discounted bike and accessories with Cyclescheme, and tech products with Techscheme Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you. Reasonable adjustments: Beam is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment for all employees. This policy extends to our hiring practices. We recognise that some candidates may need additional support during their hiring process to give them the best chance of being a success. To ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity during their process, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments where required. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made during your process, please let your Talent Partner know. We encourage you to share this information, but there is no obligation to do so. Please be reassured that any reasonable adjustment requests will not be taken into account when making a decision about your candidacy. Compensation Range: £80K - £100K
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Location London Employment Type Full time Location Type Hybrid Department Sales and Partnerships Compensation £80K - £100K • Offers Commission At Beam, you get to do work that matters for the world. We're solving the world's toughest social problems with an incredible team, tech and AI. And we're growing fast It's not easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. Join a company at the forefront of social impact, driving first-of-its-kind positive change. You'll be part of a high-performance culture where you'll make a huge impact, rapidly progress your career, and truly enjoy your work. From top-tier coaching and personal development budgets to competitive salaries, we take care of everyone who works at Beam. We've already seen incredible growth from our Magic Notes product, helping case workers save over 8 hours of admin per week. From social workers and NHS clinicians to mental health practitioners and safeguarding specialists, over 50,000 frontline workers across the UK are now using Magic Notes regularly to deliver faster, more human centred support. We're also launching globally, helping practitioners across the USA, EU, and Australia make a difference. The Opportunity This isn't just another enterprise sales role. This is a rare opportunity to be the architect of our next major growth engine. We are a high-growth, mission-driven Series A tech startup that has identified a significant, untapped market: large-scale government contractors. The early signals are strong, with initial deals already hitting 6-figure ACVs and a clear path to 7-figure, landmark partnerships that will lay the foundation for our international expansion. We're looking for an Enterprise Account Executive to build this vertical from the ground up. You will not be inheriting a playbook; you will be co-authoring it. You will have the autonomy to define the go-to-market strategy, test new approaches, and shape the future of what could become our most significant business unit. If you are a builder who is hungry to create a legacy and thrives on closing complex, high impact deals, this is your defining career move. Your Mission Architect and Close Landmark Deals: You will own the full sales cycle for our most strategic accounts in this new vertical. You will command a complex, 6+ month sales process from initial outreach and strategic mapping to C suite negotiation and signature. Build the Go-to-Market Playbook: As the pioneer in this vertical, your insights will be the foundation of our sales motion. You will systematically test, learn, and document the strategies, messaging, and processes that will enable us to scale and repeat success. Orchestrate Complex Stakeholder Networks: You will be the central point of contact, masterfully navigating and influencing a complex web of stakeholders, from C level executives and procurement officers in the contracting organisations to policy leaders and operational heads within government agencies. Execute with Precision: Employ a rigorous, MEDDPICC-informed methodology to qualify opportunities with discipline, run deep discovery to uncover critical business pains, and build unassailable business cases that tie our solution to transformative outcomes. Co create Visionary Solutions: Partner closely with our C Suite, Product, and Delivery teams to design bespoke, enterprise level solutions and pilot programs that not only win deals but also ensure our clients achieve incredible, measurable success. What You'll Bring to the Table A Track Record of Enterprise Excellence: You have a history of exceeding quota by closing complex, multi year SaaS deals with an ACV of £100k+. You've seen 7 figure deals and have the ambition and skill to find them. Expertise in Complex Procurement: You have direct experience selling into complex environments such as the public sector or within regulated industries (e.g. finance/health). You know how to navigate intricate procurement cycles, tenders, and framework agreements. An Entrepreneurial Builder's Mindset: You are a self starter who excels in ambiguity. You see a blank slate not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. You have a knack for creative prospecting and pipeline generation and are driven to build something from scratch. C Suite Credibility & Executive Presence: You communicate with gravitas and clarity. You are a natural at building rapport with senior executives, leading high stakes meetings, and becoming a trusted advisor. Strategic Discipline (MEDDPICC or similar): You view a structured sales methodology not as a framework to follow, but as a strategic tool to gain control, mitigate risk, and forecast with accuracy in complex environments. A Deeply Held Mission Driven Ethos: You are motivated by more than just the commission; you want your work to have a tangible, positive impact on society. Success in this Role Means Consistently exceeding your revenue targets through a portfolio of high value, multi year partnerships. Building a robust, predictable pipeline that establishes our success in the vertical. Successfully creating and validating the GTM playbook that the future sales team will be built upon. Becoming the go to expert and a trusted advisor for senior leaders within our target accounts. Our Interview Process We have a four stage interview process, giving you plenty of time to learn about Beam whilst we get to know you better: Introductory Call (30 mins): A conversation with our Talent team. Scenario based interview (Remote): A timed exercise to see your skills in action. Live demo/Roleplay (60 mins): Present your approach to the hiring manager. Founder & Leadership Meeting (45 minutes): A final stage discussion with our CCO About Beam Our team of 200+ embraces a hybrid working approach, enjoying 2 3 days of vibrant collaboration in our beautiful Shoreditch co working space, fully equipped with rooftop views, an onsite barista and kitted out gym. We've picked up an armful of awards for our work, including one from our former Queen. We've also been named by WIRED as one of London's 10 hottest startups and by LinkedIn as a Top 15 UK Startup. Meanwhile, we've been covered in the media literally thousands of times, including the likes of The FT, BBC, TechCrunch, Forbes and The Guardian. We're also proud to be backed by of the world's leading tech investors and entrepreneurs, including the founders of Calm, Shazam and Dropbox. Perks Generous EMI-qualifying share options Access to therapy, coaching, classes & content - powered by Oliva Your own financial well being coach, through Bippit Generous Holiday - 25 days with 3 additional days over the Christmas period + bank holidays Work remotely up to 6 weeks a year Eligible for a 6 week sabbatical after 3 years in service Nursery scheme through Gogeta Healthcare cover through Benenden Health Enhanced parental leave: Primary Caregiver leave 18 weeks and Secondary Caregiver leave 4 weeks £200 WellBeam budget for activities enhancing wellbeing and professional development Annual membership to Shoreditch Exchange gym (London office only) Pension scheme where we contribute 3% of your salary and you contribute 5%. Free subscription to the Calm meditation app Discounted bike and accessories with Cyclescheme, and tech products with Techscheme Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you. Reasonable adjustments: Beam is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment for all employees. This policy extends to our hiring practices. We recognise that some candidates may need additional support during their hiring process to give them the best chance of being a success. To ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity during their process, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments where required. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made during your process, please let your Talent Partner know. We encourage you to share this information, but there is no obligation to do so. Please be reassured that any reasonable adjustment requests will not be taken into account when making a decision about your candidacy. Compensation Range: £80K - £100K
Chief Information Officer, Defence Intelligence - Ministry of Defence - SCS1 London or RAF Wyton, Huntingdon. Location and working arrangements can be flexible within reason; for example, working or being based at other large/main Defence sites About the job Job summary This role reports to the Director Strategy and Enterprise in Defence Intelligence (DI) and is responsible for the provision of effective information technology strategy for Defence Intelligence, and for understanding progress/performance against that strategy. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for the maintenance and smooth operation of current IT systems and transition away from legacy systems, and for cyber security. The Chief Information Officer, Defence Intelligence is accountable to MOD CIO for effective leadership of the Digital Function in DI, and coordination and support to wider functional objectives across MOD. Dr Naomi Roberts, Director Strategy and Enterprise, Defence Intelligence will be offering an online Q&A session on Wednesday 25 February :00-11:00 to give an overview of the role and welcome any questions you may have. Candidates can access the meeting by clicking here. If you have any issues accessing the session, please contact: To oversee the reliable daily delivery of the right information technology products and services to users and to the business that give us advantage over our adversaries; To understand the wider technology landscape in use and planned across MOD, wider UK Government and by our partners and allies, and find opportunities to collaborate and integrate; On behalf of the Director, to continuously evaluate and evolve DI's technology and data blueprint which provides the headmarks for multiple multi-million pound delivery programmes, to ensure the blueprint enables us to pull through innovation that will give us advantage; and to understand how the programmes are delivering against the blueprint; To advise the Director on investment decisions in technology and data for DI; To assure and coordinate cyber and information security for DI; To represent DI and provide thought leadership on information technology in MOD, cross government and international forums; To lead the digital function within Defence Intelligence, coordinating and cohering with wider digital functional leads across MOD, and delivering priority functional objectives according to the direction of MOD Chief Information Officer; To provide oversight of the design and implementation of continuous improvements to our technology, wherever possible using our partners' and allies' solutions. It is a highly complex landscape, with delivery through multiple large programmes owned elsewhere. Person specification The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their experience and skills against the following essential criteria: Have experience of collective leadership across and between organisations to achieved shared outcomes; Be a strategic thinker, with experience of successfully building, leading and implementing a digital strategy at scale; Be a trusted technology adviser, and have experience of advising senior colleagues, managing complex situations, and communicating complex technology concepts effectively; Have experience of leading and managing digital teams during a period of transformation; Be a visible, credible leader and have leadership presence in both internal and external contexts; and Have a good understanding of evolving trends in digital and what it could mean for the Defence enterprise. Technical Essential Criteria; Membership of a professional body (e.g. BCS). Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a strong field of candidates when there is a need to distinguish between candidates. This will be as a second sift, after the essential criteria has been considered: Experienceof Agile development combined with a detailed knowledge of package software solutions, bespoke build and software integration; Experience of implementing cyber security and Data Protection best practice
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Chief Information Officer, Defence Intelligence - Ministry of Defence - SCS1 London or RAF Wyton, Huntingdon. Location and working arrangements can be flexible within reason; for example, working or being based at other large/main Defence sites About the job Job summary This role reports to the Director Strategy and Enterprise in Defence Intelligence (DI) and is responsible for the provision of effective information technology strategy for Defence Intelligence, and for understanding progress/performance against that strategy. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for the maintenance and smooth operation of current IT systems and transition away from legacy systems, and for cyber security. The Chief Information Officer, Defence Intelligence is accountable to MOD CIO for effective leadership of the Digital Function in DI, and coordination and support to wider functional objectives across MOD. Dr Naomi Roberts, Director Strategy and Enterprise, Defence Intelligence will be offering an online Q&A session on Wednesday 25 February :00-11:00 to give an overview of the role and welcome any questions you may have. Candidates can access the meeting by clicking here. If you have any issues accessing the session, please contact: To oversee the reliable daily delivery of the right information technology products and services to users and to the business that give us advantage over our adversaries; To understand the wider technology landscape in use and planned across MOD, wider UK Government and by our partners and allies, and find opportunities to collaborate and integrate; On behalf of the Director, to continuously evaluate and evolve DI's technology and data blueprint which provides the headmarks for multiple multi-million pound delivery programmes, to ensure the blueprint enables us to pull through innovation that will give us advantage; and to understand how the programmes are delivering against the blueprint; To advise the Director on investment decisions in technology and data for DI; To assure and coordinate cyber and information security for DI; To represent DI and provide thought leadership on information technology in MOD, cross government and international forums; To lead the digital function within Defence Intelligence, coordinating and cohering with wider digital functional leads across MOD, and delivering priority functional objectives according to the direction of MOD Chief Information Officer; To provide oversight of the design and implementation of continuous improvements to our technology, wherever possible using our partners' and allies' solutions. It is a highly complex landscape, with delivery through multiple large programmes owned elsewhere. Person specification The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their experience and skills against the following essential criteria: Have experience of collective leadership across and between organisations to achieved shared outcomes; Be a strategic thinker, with experience of successfully building, leading and implementing a digital strategy at scale; Be a trusted technology adviser, and have experience of advising senior colleagues, managing complex situations, and communicating complex technology concepts effectively; Have experience of leading and managing digital teams during a period of transformation; Be a visible, credible leader and have leadership presence in both internal and external contexts; and Have a good understanding of evolving trends in digital and what it could mean for the Defence enterprise. Technical Essential Criteria; Membership of a professional body (e.g. BCS). Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a strong field of candidates when there is a need to distinguish between candidates. This will be as a second sift, after the essential criteria has been considered: Experienceof Agile development combined with a detailed knowledge of package software solutions, bespoke build and software integration; Experience of implementing cyber security and Data Protection best practice
Fundraising Manager - Tiphereth About Tiphereth Tiphereth is a Camphill community in Edinburgh providing residential care and day services for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We are part of the wider Camphill movement, which emphasises intentional community living, meaningful work and shared life between people with and without support needs. Our community brings together over 200 people with our members, staff, vocational co-worker and volunteers across residential homes, supported living services and vibrant day services. We operate craft workshops, horticulture programmes, a pop-up shop and participate in local markets. Our work is underpinned by anthroposophical principles and a deep commitment to human dignity, inclusion and the belief that everyone has a meaningful contribution to make. Tiphereth is at an exciting point in its development. Following a successful financial recovery and the launch of our Five-Year Strategy, we are investing in our capacity to grow sustainably. This new Director-level role is central to that ambition, leading our efforts to diversify income, build lasting supporter relationships and tell the story of our community to the wider world. Role s Primary Objective The Fundraising (and associated marketing development) Manager is a senior leadership position, reporting directly to the CEO and sitting alongside other senior managers on the Senior Management Team. This is a newly created role with significant scope to shape Tiphereth's external engagement and income generation strategy. In Year One, you will be hands-on across the full breadth of fundraising and marketing activity, building the infrastructure, strategy and relationships needed for long-term success. From Year Two onwards, you will have the opportunity to recruit and develop a small team covering marketing and communications, community fundraising, and grant and trust applications. This role requires someone who can operate strategically whilst also delivering at pace. You will need to be equally comfortable presenting to the Board as you are drafting a grant application or stewarding a major donor. Above all, you will need to connect authentically with our ethos and be able to communicate the distinctive value of Camphill community life to diverse audiences. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategy aligned with Tiphereth's Five-Year Plan and organisational values • Work towards strategic income targets including a minimum £250,000 in major donor engagement over five years and increasing non-government income to 10% of total revenue • Identify, develop and secure new fundraising opportunities to maximise income potential and expand Tiphereth's supporter base • Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Board on fundraising trends, opportunities and risks • Build business cases for capital projects and new initiatives requiring external funding 2. Major Gifts and Philanthropy • Identify, cultivate and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and family foundations with capacity to make transformative gifts • Develop compelling cases for support and funding proposals for capital projects and programme development • Build and maintain long-term relationships with donors, ensuring exceptional stewardship and regular impact reporting • Support the CEO and trustees in their donor engagement activities, preparing briefings and facilitating introductions • Maximise tax-efficient giving through Gift Aid and other mechanisms 3. Grants and Trusts • Research and develop a pipeline of grant-making trusts and foundations aligned with Tiphereth's work • Write and submit high-quality funding applications, working collaboratively with service managers to develop project proposals • Maintain accurate records of applications, outcomes and reporting requirements • Build relationships with programme officers and foundation staff to strengthen future applications 4. Marketing and Communications • Lead the development and implementation of Tiphereth's marketing and communications strategy • Oversee brand management, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all channels, including timely responses to donors and interested parties • Develop engaging content including the Annual Impact Report, newsletters, social media and website • Champion digital fundraising initiatives and enhance supporter journeys to improve engagement and retention • Raise Tiphereth's profile through media engagement, events and participation in sector networks 5. Community Fundraising and Events • Develop and grow community fundraising income including individual giving, regular giving and legacy programmes • Plan and deliver fundraising events and supporter engagement activities that reflect Tiphereth's values • Support and coordinate third-party fundraising by community supporters • Explore corporate partnership opportunities aligned with our ethos 6. Team Development and Management • Build the case for and recruit specialist roles in marketing, community fundraising and grant-writing as capacity grows (from Year Two) • Lead, manage and develop team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture • Manage budgets for fundraising and marketing activities, monitoring performance and return on investment • Provide clear reporting on fundraising performance to the CEO and subsequently to the Board Terms and Conditions Salary ca. £50k Annual Leave 33 days including public holidays, rising with service Pension Total contribution at 9% with auto-enrolment pension scheme Probationary Period Six months Notice Period Three months Additional Benefits Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick pay, professional development opportunities, mileage allowance for work travel Safeguarding: Tiphereth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to a PVG scheme membership check. Equal Opportunities: We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability. Tiphereth Limited is a registered Scottish charity (SC016530) and a company limited by guarantee (SC100167)
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Fundraising Manager - Tiphereth About Tiphereth Tiphereth is a Camphill community in Edinburgh providing residential care and day services for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We are part of the wider Camphill movement, which emphasises intentional community living, meaningful work and shared life between people with and without support needs. Our community brings together over 200 people with our members, staff, vocational co-worker and volunteers across residential homes, supported living services and vibrant day services. We operate craft workshops, horticulture programmes, a pop-up shop and participate in local markets. Our work is underpinned by anthroposophical principles and a deep commitment to human dignity, inclusion and the belief that everyone has a meaningful contribution to make. Tiphereth is at an exciting point in its development. Following a successful financial recovery and the launch of our Five-Year Strategy, we are investing in our capacity to grow sustainably. This new Director-level role is central to that ambition, leading our efforts to diversify income, build lasting supporter relationships and tell the story of our community to the wider world. Role s Primary Objective The Fundraising (and associated marketing development) Manager is a senior leadership position, reporting directly to the CEO and sitting alongside other senior managers on the Senior Management Team. This is a newly created role with significant scope to shape Tiphereth's external engagement and income generation strategy. In Year One, you will be hands-on across the full breadth of fundraising and marketing activity, building the infrastructure, strategy and relationships needed for long-term success. From Year Two onwards, you will have the opportunity to recruit and develop a small team covering marketing and communications, community fundraising, and grant and trust applications. This role requires someone who can operate strategically whilst also delivering at pace. You will need to be equally comfortable presenting to the Board as you are drafting a grant application or stewarding a major donor. Above all, you will need to connect authentically with our ethos and be able to communicate the distinctive value of Camphill community life to diverse audiences. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategy aligned with Tiphereth's Five-Year Plan and organisational values • Work towards strategic income targets including a minimum £250,000 in major donor engagement over five years and increasing non-government income to 10% of total revenue • Identify, develop and secure new fundraising opportunities to maximise income potential and expand Tiphereth's supporter base • Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Board on fundraising trends, opportunities and risks • Build business cases for capital projects and new initiatives requiring external funding 2. Major Gifts and Philanthropy • Identify, cultivate and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and family foundations with capacity to make transformative gifts • Develop compelling cases for support and funding proposals for capital projects and programme development • Build and maintain long-term relationships with donors, ensuring exceptional stewardship and regular impact reporting • Support the CEO and trustees in their donor engagement activities, preparing briefings and facilitating introductions • Maximise tax-efficient giving through Gift Aid and other mechanisms 3. Grants and Trusts • Research and develop a pipeline of grant-making trusts and foundations aligned with Tiphereth's work • Write and submit high-quality funding applications, working collaboratively with service managers to develop project proposals • Maintain accurate records of applications, outcomes and reporting requirements • Build relationships with programme officers and foundation staff to strengthen future applications 4. Marketing and Communications • Lead the development and implementation of Tiphereth's marketing and communications strategy • Oversee brand management, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all channels, including timely responses to donors and interested parties • Develop engaging content including the Annual Impact Report, newsletters, social media and website • Champion digital fundraising initiatives and enhance supporter journeys to improve engagement and retention • Raise Tiphereth's profile through media engagement, events and participation in sector networks 5. Community Fundraising and Events • Develop and grow community fundraising income including individual giving, regular giving and legacy programmes • Plan and deliver fundraising events and supporter engagement activities that reflect Tiphereth's values • Support and coordinate third-party fundraising by community supporters • Explore corporate partnership opportunities aligned with our ethos 6. Team Development and Management • Build the case for and recruit specialist roles in marketing, community fundraising and grant-writing as capacity grows (from Year Two) • Lead, manage and develop team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture • Manage budgets for fundraising and marketing activities, monitoring performance and return on investment • Provide clear reporting on fundraising performance to the CEO and subsequently to the Board Terms and Conditions Salary ca. £50k Annual Leave 33 days including public holidays, rising with service Pension Total contribution at 9% with auto-enrolment pension scheme Probationary Period Six months Notice Period Three months Additional Benefits Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick pay, professional development opportunities, mileage allowance for work travel Safeguarding: Tiphereth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to a PVG scheme membership check. Equal Opportunities: We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability. Tiphereth Limited is a registered Scottish charity (SC016530) and a company limited by guarantee (SC100167)
The head of charity will provide strategic and operational leadership for Gateshead Health Charity. The role is responsible for shaping and delivering the charity's strategy, growing charitable income and ensuring strong governance and compliance. Working closely with senior leaders, trustees and clinical teams, the postholder will align charitable activity with the Trust's priorities to maximise impact for patients, staff and local communities. The role will lead fundraising, partnerships, marketing and engagement activity, oversee the charity team and be accountable for income, expenditure and performance reporting to the Charitable Funds Committee and Trustee board. Main duties of the job The postholder will lead the strategic and operational management of Gateshead Health Charity, including the development and delivery of the charity's strategy aligned to the Trust's priorities. They will be responsible for growing charitable income through a balanced portfolio including corporate partnerships, grants, appeals, events and legacy giving. The role will oversee governance, compliance and reporting, ensuring adherence to charity law, fundraising regulation and Trust policies. The postholder will manage and develop the charity team, set and manage budgets and oversee the effective allocation of charitable funds. They will build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, represent the charity publicly and provide regular performance and assurance reports to the Charitable Funds Committee and Trustee board. About us Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks. The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us. Job responsibilities provide strategic and operational leadership for Gateshead Health Charity, ensuring all activity aligns with the Trusts corporate strategy and priorities lead the refresh, implementation and ongoing review of the charity strategy, including income generation, engagement and impact plans develop and deliver a diverse and sustainable income portfolio, including corporate partnerships, grants, appeals, events and legacy giving be accountable for achieving agreed income, engagement and impact targets and for monitoring performance against these oversee the day to day management of the charity, ensuring effective governance, compliance with charity law and fundraising regulation and adherence to Trust policies act as the Trusts lead adviser on charity governance, providing expert advice to trustees, senior leaders and the Charitable Funds Committee set and manage the charitys annual operational budget and advise on the allocation and use of charitable funds in line with strategic priorities provide line management, leadership and development support to the charity manager and marketing and communications officer lead marketing, communications and engagement activity for the charity in collaboration with the Trust communications team to raise profile and awareness build and maintain strong relationships with clinical leaders, service managers and fund holders to identify opportunities for charitable investment and fundraising develop and manage external relationships with donors, grant making bodies, local businesses, community organisations and third sector partners represent Gateshead Health Charity at internal and external meetings, events and partnership forums, including occasional evenings and weekends ensure robust systems are in place for income management, reporting, impact measurement and evaluation prepare and present clear, timely reports and recommendations for the Charity Operational Group, Charitable Funds Committee and Trustee board promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all charity activity, ensuring fundraising and engagement reflect and serve local communities identify and respond to changes in legislation, policy or sector best practice, adapting plans and approaches as required support the development of business cases and funding proposals that demonstrate value, impact and alignment with Trust priorities Person Specification Application form Relevant experience, qualifications and knowledge demonstrating the ability to meet the essential requirements of the role. Evidence in the application form demonstrating additional skills, experience or knowledge beyond the essential criteria. Application form Quality and strength of evidence provided, including clarity of examples, relevance to the role and demonstration of impact. Interview Depth of knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated through interview responses, including ability to explain and apply learning in practice. Quality of examples provided at interview, including relevance to the role, judgement shown and evidence of impact or outcomes achieved. Evidence provided at interview that strengthens the application and demonstrates added value to the role. 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.
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
The head of charity will provide strategic and operational leadership for Gateshead Health Charity. The role is responsible for shaping and delivering the charity's strategy, growing charitable income and ensuring strong governance and compliance. Working closely with senior leaders, trustees and clinical teams, the postholder will align charitable activity with the Trust's priorities to maximise impact for patients, staff and local communities. The role will lead fundraising, partnerships, marketing and engagement activity, oversee the charity team and be accountable for income, expenditure and performance reporting to the Charitable Funds Committee and Trustee board. Main duties of the job The postholder will lead the strategic and operational management of Gateshead Health Charity, including the development and delivery of the charity's strategy aligned to the Trust's priorities. They will be responsible for growing charitable income through a balanced portfolio including corporate partnerships, grants, appeals, events and legacy giving. The role will oversee governance, compliance and reporting, ensuring adherence to charity law, fundraising regulation and Trust policies. The postholder will manage and develop the charity team, set and manage budgets and oversee the effective allocation of charitable funds. They will build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, represent the charity publicly and provide regular performance and assurance reports to the Charitable Funds Committee and Trustee board. About us Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks. The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us. Job responsibilities provide strategic and operational leadership for Gateshead Health Charity, ensuring all activity aligns with the Trusts corporate strategy and priorities lead the refresh, implementation and ongoing review of the charity strategy, including income generation, engagement and impact plans develop and deliver a diverse and sustainable income portfolio, including corporate partnerships, grants, appeals, events and legacy giving be accountable for achieving agreed income, engagement and impact targets and for monitoring performance against these oversee the day to day management of the charity, ensuring effective governance, compliance with charity law and fundraising regulation and adherence to Trust policies act as the Trusts lead adviser on charity governance, providing expert advice to trustees, senior leaders and the Charitable Funds Committee set and manage the charitys annual operational budget and advise on the allocation and use of charitable funds in line with strategic priorities provide line management, leadership and development support to the charity manager and marketing and communications officer lead marketing, communications and engagement activity for the charity in collaboration with the Trust communications team to raise profile and awareness build and maintain strong relationships with clinical leaders, service managers and fund holders to identify opportunities for charitable investment and fundraising develop and manage external relationships with donors, grant making bodies, local businesses, community organisations and third sector partners represent Gateshead Health Charity at internal and external meetings, events and partnership forums, including occasional evenings and weekends ensure robust systems are in place for income management, reporting, impact measurement and evaluation prepare and present clear, timely reports and recommendations for the Charity Operational Group, Charitable Funds Committee and Trustee board promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all charity activity, ensuring fundraising and engagement reflect and serve local communities identify and respond to changes in legislation, policy or sector best practice, adapting plans and approaches as required support the development of business cases and funding proposals that demonstrate value, impact and alignment with Trust priorities Person Specification Application form Relevant experience, qualifications and knowledge demonstrating the ability to meet the essential requirements of the role. Evidence in the application form demonstrating additional skills, experience or knowledge beyond the essential criteria. Application form Quality and strength of evidence provided, including clarity of examples, relevance to the role and demonstration of impact. Interview Depth of knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated through interview responses, including ability to explain and apply learning in practice. Quality of examples provided at interview, including relevance to the role, judgement shown and evidence of impact or outcomes achieved. Evidence provided at interview that strengthens the application and demonstrates added value to the role. 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.
You'll report to: Liam Longstaff-Pagoni, Senior Talent Partner Team: People Location: This is a hybrid role based out of our London office in Monument. Salary Range: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum Role Type: Full-time, fixed term contract (Initially for 6 months, with the possibility of extension) Start date: As soon as possible The Talent Partner Role This is a critical role in our growth journey, supporting scale both pre- and post-Series B as we build teams across the UK, US and India. As a Talent Partner, you'll work closely with senior leaders to deliver end-to-end hiring for high-impact roles, embed best-in-class recruitment practices, and help evolve a scalable, data-driven talent function fit for our next stage of growth. You'll be joining a fast-moving SaaS scale-up where talent is treated as a strategic priority, and where you'll have genuine ownership, influence, and the opportunity to shape how Send hires as the business matures. About Send We are the leading insurance platform, trusted by world-class insurers to help them navigate complex risks. Our platform helps commercial insurers, MGAs and reinsurers modernise underwriting, cut friction, and grow profitably in complex markets. We are the only platform purpose-built for multi-operating models. Our platform combines deep industry expertise with the ability to support a range of strategies and operating models. Our Story We started Send because insurers had been let down for too long by rigid, legacy technology. The industry was ready to work differently - and so were we. In 2017, our three founders set out with a clear vision: to transform commercial underwriting by combining advanced technology with deep industry expertise. By 2019, we delivered our first commercial and specialty underwriting platform for Aviva GCS, streamlining operations, increasing efficiency, and giving teams the visibility they needed to make faster, better decisions. Over the next six years, we rolled out multiple underwriting platform solutions across the UK and US, proving that modern underwriting technology could be powerful, flexible, and rapidly delivered. In 2022, we won three industry awards and secured a $10m Series A to accelerate our growth. By 2024, Send was recognised as a "Leader" by IDC, Celent, and Datos - a testament to our momentum and our customers' success. In 2025, we doubled in size and deepened our expertise in both the London Market and North America - becoming the only underwriting platform purpose-built to support multiple operating models. But we're not finished. Insurers want orchestration, not siloed systems. That's why we continue to invest in our platform and orchestration engine - helping our customers win better business, faster. The Send Team Over the past two years, Send has experienced significant growth, expanding our team by over 50% to more than 120 people. At the start of 2024, our team was primarily based in the UK and Poland. Since then, we've taken major steps toward building a global presence, with team members now located across the UK, US, India, and Ireland-all working collaboratively toward our vision of becoming the market-leading software platform for agile insurers. Our Funding From 2017 to 2022, we bootstrapped our growth journey, building a profitable and stable company. In November 2022, following a year of strong customer and team growth, we secured $10 million in Series A funding to accelerate our expansion across the UK and US, as well as to further enhance our product development. We're proud to have the support and expertise of our investors, Mercia and Breega. We are now preparing for our Series B round and are excited about the growth acceleration this will enable. What You'll Be Doing as a Talent Partner Own end-to-end recruitment across technical roles (Engineering, Product, Data, DevOps), with additional support across commercial hiring as needed Deliver hiring across the UK, US, and India, navigating different markets, time zones, and hiring models Act as a trusted advisor on role design, market mapping, compensation benchmarking, and interview best practice Drive a high-quality candidate experience from first contact through to offer and onboarding Proactively source and engage top talent, building strong pipelines for current and future hiring needs Own and continuously improve our recruitment processes, ensuring they scale with the business pre- and post-Series B Use Greenhouse as our ATS to manage pipelines, report on hiring metrics, and ensure a data-led approach to recruitment Track and report on key hiring metrics (time to hire, pipeline health, diversity data), using insights to influence decision-making Champion inclusive, fair, and structured hiring practices across all teams The Skills and Experience Needed for the Talent Partner Role Proven experience in a Talent Partner role within a SaaS, technology, and high-growth scale-up environment Strong track record of technical hiring across roles such as Software Engineering, Product, Data, DevOps, or Platform Experience supporting commercial hiring (e.g. Sales, Customer Success, Delivery) Hands on experience hiring across multiple geographies, ideally including UK, US, and/or India Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders, influencing hiring decisions and acting as a trusted advisor End-to-end recruitment experience, from role scoping and sourcing through to offer management and onboarding Confident sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn and other direct sourcing methods Experience working with an ATS - Greenhouse experience is a strong advantage Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, where priorities can shift and ownership is key Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and advise when needed What's on Offer - Life at Send Health Insurance - Provided through AXA, covering medical, dental, optical, mental health, and therapies. Employees also have free access to Spill, offering confidential mental health support and therapy. Life Insurance - Covers four times your basic salary, along with Income Protection for up to 36 months at 75% of salary, including rehabilitation support. Pension Scheme - A salary sacrifice pension scheme through Royal London. Send contributes 8%, with a minimum employee contribution of 4%. Time Off - 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays. We also offer volunteering time and a dedicated wellness day. Learning and Development - An annual budget via Learnerbly, providing access to books, courses, conferences, and other resources to support your growth. Check out Send's public Handbook for more information about our product, recruitment process, team, benefits, and much more. Talent Partner Interview Process Stage 1 - Interview with Liam Longstaff-Pagoni, senior Talent Partner (45 minutes) Stage 2 - Interview with Will Sparkes, Chief People Officer (30 minutes) Stage 3 - Interview with Dan Pass, CTO (30 minutes) 30-minute call with a Send Founder At Send, we're focused on strengthening our culture-not hiring people who simply "fit" into it. We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team drives innovation, creativity, better decision-making, and stronger performance. If you're interested in a role at Send but don't meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows that women, Indigenous people, and individuals of colour often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every single qualification. We're committed to changing that. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, ethnicity, or culture. We are committed to reviewing all applications fairly and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, colour, religion or belief, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, family status, pregnancy or maternity, disability (visible or invisible), gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We know that inclusive hiring is an ongoing journey, and we're always looking to improve. If you have feedback on our hiring or interview process, we'd love to hear it. If you have specific needs or adjustments that would support you during the application process, you can share them in the space provided in your application- we want to ensure your experience is as smooth and comfortable as possible. Need support with your application or have a question about the role? Email us at .
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
You'll report to: Liam Longstaff-Pagoni, Senior Talent Partner Team: People Location: This is a hybrid role based out of our London office in Monument. Salary Range: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum Role Type: Full-time, fixed term contract (Initially for 6 months, with the possibility of extension) Start date: As soon as possible The Talent Partner Role This is a critical role in our growth journey, supporting scale both pre- and post-Series B as we build teams across the UK, US and India. As a Talent Partner, you'll work closely with senior leaders to deliver end-to-end hiring for high-impact roles, embed best-in-class recruitment practices, and help evolve a scalable, data-driven talent function fit for our next stage of growth. You'll be joining a fast-moving SaaS scale-up where talent is treated as a strategic priority, and where you'll have genuine ownership, influence, and the opportunity to shape how Send hires as the business matures. About Send We are the leading insurance platform, trusted by world-class insurers to help them navigate complex risks. Our platform helps commercial insurers, MGAs and reinsurers modernise underwriting, cut friction, and grow profitably in complex markets. We are the only platform purpose-built for multi-operating models. Our platform combines deep industry expertise with the ability to support a range of strategies and operating models. Our Story We started Send because insurers had been let down for too long by rigid, legacy technology. The industry was ready to work differently - and so were we. In 2017, our three founders set out with a clear vision: to transform commercial underwriting by combining advanced technology with deep industry expertise. By 2019, we delivered our first commercial and specialty underwriting platform for Aviva GCS, streamlining operations, increasing efficiency, and giving teams the visibility they needed to make faster, better decisions. Over the next six years, we rolled out multiple underwriting platform solutions across the UK and US, proving that modern underwriting technology could be powerful, flexible, and rapidly delivered. In 2022, we won three industry awards and secured a $10m Series A to accelerate our growth. By 2024, Send was recognised as a "Leader" by IDC, Celent, and Datos - a testament to our momentum and our customers' success. In 2025, we doubled in size and deepened our expertise in both the London Market and North America - becoming the only underwriting platform purpose-built to support multiple operating models. But we're not finished. Insurers want orchestration, not siloed systems. That's why we continue to invest in our platform and orchestration engine - helping our customers win better business, faster. The Send Team Over the past two years, Send has experienced significant growth, expanding our team by over 50% to more than 120 people. At the start of 2024, our team was primarily based in the UK and Poland. Since then, we've taken major steps toward building a global presence, with team members now located across the UK, US, India, and Ireland-all working collaboratively toward our vision of becoming the market-leading software platform for agile insurers. Our Funding From 2017 to 2022, we bootstrapped our growth journey, building a profitable and stable company. In November 2022, following a year of strong customer and team growth, we secured $10 million in Series A funding to accelerate our expansion across the UK and US, as well as to further enhance our product development. We're proud to have the support and expertise of our investors, Mercia and Breega. We are now preparing for our Series B round and are excited about the growth acceleration this will enable. What You'll Be Doing as a Talent Partner Own end-to-end recruitment across technical roles (Engineering, Product, Data, DevOps), with additional support across commercial hiring as needed Deliver hiring across the UK, US, and India, navigating different markets, time zones, and hiring models Act as a trusted advisor on role design, market mapping, compensation benchmarking, and interview best practice Drive a high-quality candidate experience from first contact through to offer and onboarding Proactively source and engage top talent, building strong pipelines for current and future hiring needs Own and continuously improve our recruitment processes, ensuring they scale with the business pre- and post-Series B Use Greenhouse as our ATS to manage pipelines, report on hiring metrics, and ensure a data-led approach to recruitment Track and report on key hiring metrics (time to hire, pipeline health, diversity data), using insights to influence decision-making Champion inclusive, fair, and structured hiring practices across all teams The Skills and Experience Needed for the Talent Partner Role Proven experience in a Talent Partner role within a SaaS, technology, and high-growth scale-up environment Strong track record of technical hiring across roles such as Software Engineering, Product, Data, DevOps, or Platform Experience supporting commercial hiring (e.g. Sales, Customer Success, Delivery) Hands on experience hiring across multiple geographies, ideally including UK, US, and/or India Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders, influencing hiring decisions and acting as a trusted advisor End-to-end recruitment experience, from role scoping and sourcing through to offer management and onboarding Confident sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn and other direct sourcing methods Experience working with an ATS - Greenhouse experience is a strong advantage Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, where priorities can shift and ownership is key Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and advise when needed What's on Offer - Life at Send Health Insurance - Provided through AXA, covering medical, dental, optical, mental health, and therapies. Employees also have free access to Spill, offering confidential mental health support and therapy. Life Insurance - Covers four times your basic salary, along with Income Protection for up to 36 months at 75% of salary, including rehabilitation support. Pension Scheme - A salary sacrifice pension scheme through Royal London. Send contributes 8%, with a minimum employee contribution of 4%. Time Off - 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays. We also offer volunteering time and a dedicated wellness day. Learning and Development - An annual budget via Learnerbly, providing access to books, courses, conferences, and other resources to support your growth. Check out Send's public Handbook for more information about our product, recruitment process, team, benefits, and much more. Talent Partner Interview Process Stage 1 - Interview with Liam Longstaff-Pagoni, senior Talent Partner (45 minutes) Stage 2 - Interview with Will Sparkes, Chief People Officer (30 minutes) Stage 3 - Interview with Dan Pass, CTO (30 minutes) 30-minute call with a Send Founder At Send, we're focused on strengthening our culture-not hiring people who simply "fit" into it. We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team drives innovation, creativity, better decision-making, and stronger performance. If you're interested in a role at Send but don't meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows that women, Indigenous people, and individuals of colour often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every single qualification. We're committed to changing that. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, ethnicity, or culture. We are committed to reviewing all applications fairly and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, colour, religion or belief, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, family status, pregnancy or maternity, disability (visible or invisible), gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We know that inclusive hiring is an ongoing journey, and we're always looking to improve. If you have feedback on our hiring or interview process, we'd love to hear it. If you have specific needs or adjustments that would support you during the application process, you can share them in the space provided in your application- we want to ensure your experience is as smooth and comfortable as possible. Need support with your application or have a question about the role? Email us at .
The Chief Product & Marketing Officer (CPMO) is an Executive Committee role with accountability for shaping and delivering Kroo's product and commercial strategy, driving sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and overall commercial performance across lending, deposits, and current accounts. The CPMO will own the development and execution of a coherent end-to-end commercial plan, bringing together product, pricing, distribution, and go-to-market execution to drive sustainable growth across customer segments, while operating within the bank's risk appetite, regulatory framework, and budget. The role will provide clear executive leadership across product (specifically organic lending, deposits, and current accounts) and marketing functions, ensuring effective prioritisation, governance, performance management and delivery discipline. Key responsibilities Product strategy and governance Continue to develop a compelling differentiated vision for the bank, and inspire Kroo's people to make it happen. Provide executive leadership for the Product function, overseeing product strategy and lifecycle management across deposits, lending, payments, and related services - ensuring product strategy and roadmap support Kroo's commercial objectives and customer proposition. Develop close partnerships with engineering, design, QA, and other functions to pursue optimised ways of working and high quality delivery. Develop market and customer research, define segment strategies, value propositions, and go-to-market plans, ensuring propositions are competitive, differentiated, and economically sound Develop strategic partnerships to expand reach, capabilities, and revenue streams, evaluating fintech, platform, and ecosystem opportunities Strengthen end-to-end product governance, including product lifecycle management, prioritisation, change control and delivery outcomes. Ensure the product roadmap is appropriately resourced, sequenced and controlled, balancing delivery pace with operational readiness and regulatory compliance. Commercial strategy and planning Lead the development and execution of Kroo's commercial strategy, ensuring alignment to the Bank's overall strategic plan and financial targets. Identify growth opportunities across products, segments, and channels Own the annual commercial plan and medium-term outlook covering revenue, margin, product performance and customer propositions. Ensure the Bank operates with strong commercial governance, including pricing, margin management, product profitability and investment prioritisation. Develop close partnerships with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Finance Officer and relevant committees. Lending leadership and portfolio growth Provide executive oversight of the Lending function including strategy, origination performance, pricing / mergin proposition development and portfolio growth. Drive disciplined lending growth aligned to the Bank's risk appetite. Ensure robust monitoring of lending performance, including portfolio metrics across margin / yield, arrears, recoveries, impairments and early warning indicators, driving discipled cost-to-income outcomes through commercial efficiency strategies. Support the continued development of lending products and distribution approaches, with appropriate operational and control frameworks. Marketing Marketing & Brand Leadership Lead all marketing functions: brand, product marketing, and CRM Define, scale and protect the bank's brand, value proposition and customer promise Own and develop the bank's go- to market strategy for products (and services), Design, implement and oversee execution of bank wide marketing strategy, leading acquisition / performance marketing / partnerships and channel optimization Partner with Risk, Operations, and Compliance. Ensure marketing effectiveness through KPIs, ROI, attribution, analytics and executive reporting Performance management, MI and reporting Ensure strong management information and reporting frameworks across products (lending, deposits, accounts) and marketing. lProvide timely and high-quality ExCo and Board reporting on commercial performance, pipeline and delivery of strategic initiatives. Ensure effective identification and escalation of commercial risks and issues. Executive leadership and wider governance Act as a senior leader of Kroo Bank, contributing to the Bank's overall strategy, culture and performance. Represent the division in internal governance forums, committees and Board discussions as required. Ensure effective collaboration with Finance & Legal, Risk & Compliance, Technology, People and Operations to deliver the Bank's objectives. Build, develop and retain a high-performing commercial team with appropriate capability and succession planning. Digital & Challenger Banking Senior commercial and product leadership experience within a digital bank, challenger bank, fintech, or technology-led financial services business. Proven track record scaling customer growth and revenues. Hands-on experience operating in a fully regulated UK banking environment (PRA / FCA). Early-Stage to Scale-Up Growth Experience building commercial engines in high-growth environments with limited legacy infrastructure. Ability to move from MVP propositions to scaled, repeatable revenue models. Comfortable balancing experimentation with regulatory discipline. Product-Led Growth Strong background in product-led growth for consumer and / or SME banking products (current accounts, savings, lending). Experience monetising free or low-fee propositions through adjacencies (interest margin, lending, partnerships). Deep understanding of customer behaviour. Pricing, Unit Economics & Sustainability Expertise in unit economics, contribution margin, and lifetime value modelling. Experience managing net interest margin, funding costs, and deposit growth. Proven ability to drive sustainable economics without eroding customer trust. Data-Driven Commercial Decisioning Competent use of data, experimentation, and cohort analysis to drive growth and optimisation. Experience partnering closely with data and engineering teams. Go-to-Market & Distribution Ownership of end-to-end go-to-market for financial products. Experience optimising acquisition channels, onboarding, and conversion funnels. Familiarity with growth marketing and partnerships. Risk, Regulation & Conduct Strong understanding of credit risk, conduct risk, and regulatory obligations in banking. Experience embedding risk and compliance into commercial decision-making. Leadership Style & Capabilities Builder mindset: comfortable designing structure, processes, and teams. Highly collaborative. Clear communicator able to engage regulators, investors, and boards. Comfortable being hands-on while scaling teams and capability.
Feb 15, 2026
Full time
The Chief Product & Marketing Officer (CPMO) is an Executive Committee role with accountability for shaping and delivering Kroo's product and commercial strategy, driving sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and overall commercial performance across lending, deposits, and current accounts. The CPMO will own the development and execution of a coherent end-to-end commercial plan, bringing together product, pricing, distribution, and go-to-market execution to drive sustainable growth across customer segments, while operating within the bank's risk appetite, regulatory framework, and budget. The role will provide clear executive leadership across product (specifically organic lending, deposits, and current accounts) and marketing functions, ensuring effective prioritisation, governance, performance management and delivery discipline. Key responsibilities Product strategy and governance Continue to develop a compelling differentiated vision for the bank, and inspire Kroo's people to make it happen. Provide executive leadership for the Product function, overseeing product strategy and lifecycle management across deposits, lending, payments, and related services - ensuring product strategy and roadmap support Kroo's commercial objectives and customer proposition. Develop close partnerships with engineering, design, QA, and other functions to pursue optimised ways of working and high quality delivery. Develop market and customer research, define segment strategies, value propositions, and go-to-market plans, ensuring propositions are competitive, differentiated, and economically sound Develop strategic partnerships to expand reach, capabilities, and revenue streams, evaluating fintech, platform, and ecosystem opportunities Strengthen end-to-end product governance, including product lifecycle management, prioritisation, change control and delivery outcomes. Ensure the product roadmap is appropriately resourced, sequenced and controlled, balancing delivery pace with operational readiness and regulatory compliance. Commercial strategy and planning Lead the development and execution of Kroo's commercial strategy, ensuring alignment to the Bank's overall strategic plan and financial targets. Identify growth opportunities across products, segments, and channels Own the annual commercial plan and medium-term outlook covering revenue, margin, product performance and customer propositions. Ensure the Bank operates with strong commercial governance, including pricing, margin management, product profitability and investment prioritisation. Develop close partnerships with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Finance Officer and relevant committees. Lending leadership and portfolio growth Provide executive oversight of the Lending function including strategy, origination performance, pricing / mergin proposition development and portfolio growth. Drive disciplined lending growth aligned to the Bank's risk appetite. Ensure robust monitoring of lending performance, including portfolio metrics across margin / yield, arrears, recoveries, impairments and early warning indicators, driving discipled cost-to-income outcomes through commercial efficiency strategies. Support the continued development of lending products and distribution approaches, with appropriate operational and control frameworks. Marketing Marketing & Brand Leadership Lead all marketing functions: brand, product marketing, and CRM Define, scale and protect the bank's brand, value proposition and customer promise Own and develop the bank's go- to market strategy for products (and services), Design, implement and oversee execution of bank wide marketing strategy, leading acquisition / performance marketing / partnerships and channel optimization Partner with Risk, Operations, and Compliance. Ensure marketing effectiveness through KPIs, ROI, attribution, analytics and executive reporting Performance management, MI and reporting Ensure strong management information and reporting frameworks across products (lending, deposits, accounts) and marketing. lProvide timely and high-quality ExCo and Board reporting on commercial performance, pipeline and delivery of strategic initiatives. Ensure effective identification and escalation of commercial risks and issues. Executive leadership and wider governance Act as a senior leader of Kroo Bank, contributing to the Bank's overall strategy, culture and performance. Represent the division in internal governance forums, committees and Board discussions as required. Ensure effective collaboration with Finance & Legal, Risk & Compliance, Technology, People and Operations to deliver the Bank's objectives. Build, develop and retain a high-performing commercial team with appropriate capability and succession planning. Digital & Challenger Banking Senior commercial and product leadership experience within a digital bank, challenger bank, fintech, or technology-led financial services business. Proven track record scaling customer growth and revenues. Hands-on experience operating in a fully regulated UK banking environment (PRA / FCA). Early-Stage to Scale-Up Growth Experience building commercial engines in high-growth environments with limited legacy infrastructure. Ability to move from MVP propositions to scaled, repeatable revenue models. Comfortable balancing experimentation with regulatory discipline. Product-Led Growth Strong background in product-led growth for consumer and / or SME banking products (current accounts, savings, lending). Experience monetising free or low-fee propositions through adjacencies (interest margin, lending, partnerships). Deep understanding of customer behaviour. Pricing, Unit Economics & Sustainability Expertise in unit economics, contribution margin, and lifetime value modelling. Experience managing net interest margin, funding costs, and deposit growth. Proven ability to drive sustainable economics without eroding customer trust. Data-Driven Commercial Decisioning Competent use of data, experimentation, and cohort analysis to drive growth and optimisation. Experience partnering closely with data and engineering teams. Go-to-Market & Distribution Ownership of end-to-end go-to-market for financial products. Experience optimising acquisition channels, onboarding, and conversion funnels. Familiarity with growth marketing and partnerships. Risk, Regulation & Conduct Strong understanding of credit risk, conduct risk, and regulatory obligations in banking. Experience embedding risk and compliance into commercial decision-making. Leadership Style & Capabilities Builder mindset: comfortable designing structure, processes, and teams. Highly collaborative. Clear communicator able to engage regulators, investors, and boards. Comfortable being hands-on while scaling teams and capability.
Location: UK - flexible. Regularly to Bristol and London, and extensively across the UK to teams, projects, events and stakeholders Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, flexible working available £160,000 per annum Closing date: 23:59 on 15th March 2026. Please read below for details on how to apply. Share this page Letter from the Chair of Trustees Do you share our passion to make it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle? Could you lead the next part of our journey? We are stepping confidently into the future as Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, building on nearly 50 years of impact as Sustrans, the charity that helped to pioneer the UK's sustainable travel movement. From the creation of the Bristol to Bath path to the National Cycle Network, School Streets and beyond, our legacy is one of bold ideas, practical delivery, and lasting change. Our purpose is beautifully simple: To make it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle, because it changes everything. Our health. Our wellbeing. Our world. And we are more ambitious than ever. We are now seeking a new CEO to help us shape and deliver the future of movement in the UK. You'll be part of a dynamic, committed team of 500 staff and 2,000 volunteers across the UK's four nations. The successful candidate will have substantial leadership experience as a CEO (or aspiring CEO) and will bring values-driven leadership, energy and drive. You will be comfortable building high-trust relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in active travel, including government ministers, senior civil servants, policy makers and strategic partners. You will be able to inspire and lead our brilliant management team and colleagues. You will have a proven track record of leading change in a complex, purpose-driven, multi-stakeholder organisation. You will have had success growing income through fundraising, grant funding, commercial activity and strategic partnerships. I hope that the information contained in this pack encourages you to apply. If ensuring that walking, wheeling and cycling are safe, accessible and joyful for everyone, everywhere excites you, and you have the qualities needed to lead and inspire people-powered movement, we look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Moray Macdonald Chair of Trustees Walk Wheel Cycle Trust About the role If you would like to know more about the role or selection process, please contact Smita Rai from our Executive Search partners, Green Park by emailing . Please submit your application by 11:59pm on Sunday 15th March 2026. Work with the Board to set the charity's strategic direction, build the conditions for long-term success, and ensure that purpose, performance and culture are consistently aligned to ensure operational and impactful delivery of the strategy. Place in organisation structure Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees Accountable to: Board of Trustees Direct reports: Executive Director, Delivery Executive Director, Resources Key relationships Internal Executive Team All colleagues and volunteers External Leaders and influencers in transport, environment, health and the third sector Major donors and CEOs of trusts and foundations Government ministers, MPs and other political leaders in the UK government and devolved nations Senior civil servants in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including those in the Department of Transport, Transport Scotland and Active Travel England Mayors and senior leaders across mayoral strategic authorities and local authorities Key responsibilities Provide visible, values-driven leadership to leaders and colleagues across the organisation, ensuring strong delivery, collaboration, and accountability across walking, wheeling, and cycling programmes. Lead the development and execution of the Trust's long-term strategy to grow active travel, improve public health, and reduce carbon emissions. Work in close partnership with the Board of Trustees to ensure high standards of governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight. Oversee robust performance management, impact evaluation, and evidence-based learning to strengthen credibility and influence. Lead organisational development, workforce planning, and change management to support long-term organisational health and resilience. Translate national and regional active-travel policy into effective programmes, partnerships, and local delivery models. Ensure sustainable funding through diversified income streams, including government grants, contracts, fundraising, memberships and partnerships, with innovative approaches to developing our offer and revenue opportunities. Build and maintain influential relationships with central and local government, transport authorities, funders, strategic and sector partners and the media. Act as the Trust's principal public advocate and media spokesperson on walking, wheeling, and cycling. Demonstrate the importance of serving diverse communities and embed a strong culture of inclusion, accessibility, and equity across all activities and services. Champion volunteering and meaningful engagement with communities. Use lived experience and public/user insights and date to informs strategy and delivery. Ensure effective risk management, internal controls, and transparent reporting to Trustees, funders, and stakeholders Support and comply with all Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's policies, including employment, health and safety, safeguarding, inclusion and diversity. About you Experience Demonstrable success in developing and delivering a compelling vision and strategy for an organisation. Significant experience as a CEO or aspiring CEO (leading a sizeable executive portfolio) in a large, complex, or multi-stakeholder organisation. Proven track record of leading organisations and teams through substantial change, growth and/or transformation. Strong experience of influencing, engaging, and aligning diverse internal and external stakeholders around shared objectives. Experience of working within, or in close partnership with, the voluntary, community, or social purpose sector. Established record of building effective, high-trust relationships with trustee or non-executive Boards. Demonstrated success in growing organisational income through fundraising, grant funding, commercial activity and strategic partnerships. Experience of leading organisational modernisation, including digital systems, data capability, and operational infrastructure. UK-wide experience and/or working with national and devolved governments (desirable). Skills & abilities Proven ability to lead and influence complex systems involving multiple public, private, and voluntary sector actors. Exceptional people skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mobilise people internally and externally, including employees, volunteers, community leaders, senior politicians, civil servants, strategic partners and policymakers. Ability to lead evidence-based strategy, using data, research, and evaluation to strengthen policy influence and funding confidence. Capacity to operate confidently and effectively at local, regional, and national levels across the UK. Strong political awareness, with the ability to build constructive and credible relationships with elected representatives and public officials. Well-developed commercial and entrepreneurial acumen, with the ability to identify and pursue opportunities for sustainable growth. Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills with senior external stakeholders. Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively, and to act as a credible public spokesperson for the organisation. Ability to grow, mobilise, and empower a national membership and supporter base to drive change. Ability to speak confidently about one or (ideally) more aspects of our agenda, i.e. transport / walking wheeling cycling / environmental issues / sustainable development / infrastructure / public health. High levels of personal integrity, authenticity, resilience and sound professional judgement. Resilience. Ability to navigate complexity, build consensus, include, engage and involve others, make decisions, take personal ownership and hold others to account. Knowledge Strong understanding of how governments operates and how policy and regulatory decisions are developed and influenced across the UK. Well-developed understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in organisational leadership, governance, and operational delivery. Knowledge of the sustainable transport, active travel, housing development and/or public health sectors is desirable Understanding of different funding models - e.g. statutory/grant funding, fundraising, commercial income Sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, risk management, and regulatory compliance in a charitable context. Values & personal commitment Strong alignment with, and commitment to Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's purpose and values. Demonstrated commitment to volunteering, community engagement, and citizen-led action. Championing equity Commitment to creating a healthy, inclusive . click apply for full job details
Feb 15, 2026
Full time
Location: UK - flexible. Regularly to Bristol and London, and extensively across the UK to teams, projects, events and stakeholders Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, flexible working available £160,000 per annum Closing date: 23:59 on 15th March 2026. Please read below for details on how to apply. Share this page Letter from the Chair of Trustees Do you share our passion to make it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle? Could you lead the next part of our journey? We are stepping confidently into the future as Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, building on nearly 50 years of impact as Sustrans, the charity that helped to pioneer the UK's sustainable travel movement. From the creation of the Bristol to Bath path to the National Cycle Network, School Streets and beyond, our legacy is one of bold ideas, practical delivery, and lasting change. Our purpose is beautifully simple: To make it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle, because it changes everything. Our health. Our wellbeing. Our world. And we are more ambitious than ever. We are now seeking a new CEO to help us shape and deliver the future of movement in the UK. You'll be part of a dynamic, committed team of 500 staff and 2,000 volunteers across the UK's four nations. The successful candidate will have substantial leadership experience as a CEO (or aspiring CEO) and will bring values-driven leadership, energy and drive. You will be comfortable building high-trust relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in active travel, including government ministers, senior civil servants, policy makers and strategic partners. You will be able to inspire and lead our brilliant management team and colleagues. You will have a proven track record of leading change in a complex, purpose-driven, multi-stakeholder organisation. You will have had success growing income through fundraising, grant funding, commercial activity and strategic partnerships. I hope that the information contained in this pack encourages you to apply. If ensuring that walking, wheeling and cycling are safe, accessible and joyful for everyone, everywhere excites you, and you have the qualities needed to lead and inspire people-powered movement, we look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Moray Macdonald Chair of Trustees Walk Wheel Cycle Trust About the role If you would like to know more about the role or selection process, please contact Smita Rai from our Executive Search partners, Green Park by emailing . Please submit your application by 11:59pm on Sunday 15th March 2026. Work with the Board to set the charity's strategic direction, build the conditions for long-term success, and ensure that purpose, performance and culture are consistently aligned to ensure operational and impactful delivery of the strategy. Place in organisation structure Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees Accountable to: Board of Trustees Direct reports: Executive Director, Delivery Executive Director, Resources Key relationships Internal Executive Team All colleagues and volunteers External Leaders and influencers in transport, environment, health and the third sector Major donors and CEOs of trusts and foundations Government ministers, MPs and other political leaders in the UK government and devolved nations Senior civil servants in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including those in the Department of Transport, Transport Scotland and Active Travel England Mayors and senior leaders across mayoral strategic authorities and local authorities Key responsibilities Provide visible, values-driven leadership to leaders and colleagues across the organisation, ensuring strong delivery, collaboration, and accountability across walking, wheeling, and cycling programmes. Lead the development and execution of the Trust's long-term strategy to grow active travel, improve public health, and reduce carbon emissions. Work in close partnership with the Board of Trustees to ensure high standards of governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight. Oversee robust performance management, impact evaluation, and evidence-based learning to strengthen credibility and influence. Lead organisational development, workforce planning, and change management to support long-term organisational health and resilience. Translate national and regional active-travel policy into effective programmes, partnerships, and local delivery models. Ensure sustainable funding through diversified income streams, including government grants, contracts, fundraising, memberships and partnerships, with innovative approaches to developing our offer and revenue opportunities. Build and maintain influential relationships with central and local government, transport authorities, funders, strategic and sector partners and the media. Act as the Trust's principal public advocate and media spokesperson on walking, wheeling, and cycling. Demonstrate the importance of serving diverse communities and embed a strong culture of inclusion, accessibility, and equity across all activities and services. Champion volunteering and meaningful engagement with communities. Use lived experience and public/user insights and date to informs strategy and delivery. Ensure effective risk management, internal controls, and transparent reporting to Trustees, funders, and stakeholders Support and comply with all Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's policies, including employment, health and safety, safeguarding, inclusion and diversity. About you Experience Demonstrable success in developing and delivering a compelling vision and strategy for an organisation. Significant experience as a CEO or aspiring CEO (leading a sizeable executive portfolio) in a large, complex, or multi-stakeholder organisation. Proven track record of leading organisations and teams through substantial change, growth and/or transformation. Strong experience of influencing, engaging, and aligning diverse internal and external stakeholders around shared objectives. Experience of working within, or in close partnership with, the voluntary, community, or social purpose sector. Established record of building effective, high-trust relationships with trustee or non-executive Boards. Demonstrated success in growing organisational income through fundraising, grant funding, commercial activity and strategic partnerships. Experience of leading organisational modernisation, including digital systems, data capability, and operational infrastructure. UK-wide experience and/or working with national and devolved governments (desirable). Skills & abilities Proven ability to lead and influence complex systems involving multiple public, private, and voluntary sector actors. Exceptional people skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mobilise people internally and externally, including employees, volunteers, community leaders, senior politicians, civil servants, strategic partners and policymakers. Ability to lead evidence-based strategy, using data, research, and evaluation to strengthen policy influence and funding confidence. Capacity to operate confidently and effectively at local, regional, and national levels across the UK. Strong political awareness, with the ability to build constructive and credible relationships with elected representatives and public officials. Well-developed commercial and entrepreneurial acumen, with the ability to identify and pursue opportunities for sustainable growth. Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills with senior external stakeholders. Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively, and to act as a credible public spokesperson for the organisation. Ability to grow, mobilise, and empower a national membership and supporter base to drive change. Ability to speak confidently about one or (ideally) more aspects of our agenda, i.e. transport / walking wheeling cycling / environmental issues / sustainable development / infrastructure / public health. High levels of personal integrity, authenticity, resilience and sound professional judgement. Resilience. Ability to navigate complexity, build consensus, include, engage and involve others, make decisions, take personal ownership and hold others to account. Knowledge Strong understanding of how governments operates and how policy and regulatory decisions are developed and influenced across the UK. Well-developed understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in organisational leadership, governance, and operational delivery. Knowledge of the sustainable transport, active travel, housing development and/or public health sectors is desirable Understanding of different funding models - e.g. statutory/grant funding, fundraising, commercial income Sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, risk management, and regulatory compliance in a charitable context. Values & personal commitment Strong alignment with, and commitment to Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's purpose and values. Demonstrated commitment to volunteering, community engagement, and citizen-led action. Championing equity Commitment to creating a healthy, inclusive . click apply for full job details
Location: UK - flexible. Regularly to Bristol and London, and extensively across the UK to teams, projects, events and stakeholders Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, flexible working available £160,000 per annum Closing date: 23:59 on 15th March 2026. Please read below for details on how to apply. Share this page Letter from the Chair of Trustees Do you share our passion to make it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle? Could you lead the next part of our journey? We are stepping confidently into the future as Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, building on nearly 50 years of impact as Sustrans, the charity that helped to pioneer the UK's sustainable travel movement. From the creation of the Bristol to Bath path to the National Cycle Network, School Streets and beyond, our legacy is one of bold ideas, practical delivery, and lasting change. Our purpose is beautifully simple: To make it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle, because it changes everything. Our health. Our wellbeing. Our world. And we are more ambitious than ever. We are now seeking a new CEO to help us shape and deliver the future of movement in the UK. You'll be part of a dynamic, committed team of 500 staff and 2,000 volunteers across the UK's four nations. The successful candidate will have substantial leadership experience as a CEO (or aspiring CEO) and will bring values-driven leadership, energy and drive. You will be comfortable building high-trust relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in active travel, including government ministers, senior civil servants, policy makers and strategic partners. You will be able to inspire and lead our brilliant management team and colleagues. You will have a proven track record of leading change in a complex, purpose-driven, multi-stakeholder organisation. You will have had success growing income through fundraising, grant funding, commercial activity and strategic partnerships. I hope that the information contained in this pack encourages you to apply. If ensuring that walking, wheeling and cycling are safe, accessible and joyful for everyone, everywhere excites you, and you have the qualities needed to lead and inspire people-powered movement, we look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Moray Macdonald Chair of Trustees Walk Wheel Cycle Trust About the role If you would like to know more about the role or selection process, please contact Smita Rai from our Executive Search partners, Green Park by emailing . Please submit your application by 11:59pm on Sunday 15th March 2026. Work with the Board to set the charity's strategic direction, build the conditions for long-term success, and ensure that purpose, performance and culture are consistently aligned to ensure operational and impactful delivery of the strategy. Place in organisation structure Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees Accountable to: Board of Trustees Direct reports: Executive Director, Delivery Executive Director, Resources Key relationships Internal Executive Team All colleagues and volunteers External Leaders and influencers in transport, environment, health and the third sector Major donors and CEOs of trusts and foundations Government ministers, MPs and other political leaders in the UK government and devolved nations Senior civil servants in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including those in the Department of Transport, Transport Scotland and Active Travel England Mayors and senior leaders across mayoral strategic authorities and local authorities Key responsibilities Provide visible, values-driven leadership to leaders and colleagues across the organisation, ensuring strong delivery, collaboration, and accountability across walking, wheeling, and cycling programmes. Lead the development and execution of the Trust's long-term strategy to grow active travel, improve public health, and reduce carbon emissions. Work in close partnership with the Board of Trustees to ensure high standards of governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight. Oversee robust performance management, impact evaluation, and evidence-based learning to strengthen credibility and influence. Lead organisational development, workforce planning, and change management to support long-term organisational health and resilience. Translate national and regional active-travel policy into effective programmes, partnerships, and local delivery models. Ensure sustainable funding through diversified income streams, including government grants, contracts, fundraising, memberships and partnerships, with innovative approaches to developing our offer and revenue opportunities. Build and maintain influential relationships with central and local government, transport authorities, funders, strategic and sector partners and the media. Act as the Trust's principal public advocate and media spokesperson on walking, wheeling, and cycling. Demonstrate the importance of serving diverse communities and embed a strong culture of inclusion, accessibility, and equity across all activities and services. Champion volunteering and meaningful engagement with communities. Use lived experience and public/user insights and date to informs strategy and delivery. Ensure effective risk management, internal controls, and transparent reporting to Trustees, funders, and stakeholders Support and comply with all Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's policies, including employment, health and safety, safeguarding, inclusion and diversity. About you Experience Demonstrable success in developing and delivering a compelling vision and strategy for an organisation. Significant experience as a CEO or aspiring CEO (leading a sizeable executive portfolio) in a large, complex, or multi-stakeholder organisation. Proven track record of leading organisations and teams through substantial change, growth and/or transformation. Strong experience of influencing, engaging, and aligning diverse internal and external stakeholders around shared objectives. Experience of working within, or in close partnership with, the voluntary, community, or social purpose sector. Established record of building effective, high-trust relationships with trustee or non-executive Boards. Demonstrated success in growing organisational income through fundraising, grant funding, commercial activity and strategic partnerships. Experience of leading organisational modernisation, including digital systems, data capability, and operational infrastructure. UK-wide experience and/or working with national and devolved governments (desirable). Skills & abilities Proven ability to lead and influence complex systems involving multiple public, private, and voluntary sector actors. Exceptional people skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mobilise people internally and externally, including employees, volunteers, community leaders, senior politicians, civil servants, strategic partners and policymakers. Ability to lead evidence-based strategy, using data, research, and evaluation to strengthen policy influence and funding confidence. Capacity to operate confidently and effectively at local, regional, and national levels across the UK. Strong political awareness, with the ability to build constructive and credible relationships with elected representatives and public officials. Well-developed commercial and entrepreneurial acumen, with the ability to identify and pursue opportunities for sustainable growth. Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills with senior external stakeholders. Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively, and to act as a credible public spokesperson for the organisation. Ability to grow, mobilise, and empower a national membership and supporter base to drive change. Ability to speak confidently about one or (ideally) more aspects of our agenda, i.e. transport / walking wheeling cycling / environmental issues / sustainable development / infrastructure / public health. High levels of personal integrity, authenticity, resilience and sound professional judgement. Resilience. Ability to navigate complexity, build consensus, include, engage and involve others, make decisions, take personal ownership and hold others to account. Knowledge Strong understanding of how governments operates and how policy and regulatory decisions are developed and influenced across the UK. Well-developed understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in organisational leadership, governance, and operational delivery. Knowledge of the sustainable transport, active travel, housing development and/or public health sectors is desirable Understanding of different funding models - e.g. statutory/grant funding, fundraising, commercial income Sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, risk management, and regulatory compliance in a charitable context. Values & personal commitment Strong alignment with, and commitment to Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's purpose and values. Demonstrated commitment to volunteering, community engagement, and citizen-led action. Championing equity Commitment to creating a healthy, inclusive . click apply for full job details
Feb 15, 2026
Full time
Location: UK - flexible. Regularly to Bristol and London, and extensively across the UK to teams, projects, events and stakeholders Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, flexible working available £160,000 per annum Closing date: 23:59 on 15th March 2026. Please read below for details on how to apply. Share this page Letter from the Chair of Trustees Do you share our passion to make it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle? Could you lead the next part of our journey? We are stepping confidently into the future as Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, building on nearly 50 years of impact as Sustrans, the charity that helped to pioneer the UK's sustainable travel movement. From the creation of the Bristol to Bath path to the National Cycle Network, School Streets and beyond, our legacy is one of bold ideas, practical delivery, and lasting change. Our purpose is beautifully simple: To make it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle, because it changes everything. Our health. Our wellbeing. Our world. And we are more ambitious than ever. We are now seeking a new CEO to help us shape and deliver the future of movement in the UK. You'll be part of a dynamic, committed team of 500 staff and 2,000 volunteers across the UK's four nations. The successful candidate will have substantial leadership experience as a CEO (or aspiring CEO) and will bring values-driven leadership, energy and drive. You will be comfortable building high-trust relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in active travel, including government ministers, senior civil servants, policy makers and strategic partners. You will be able to inspire and lead our brilliant management team and colleagues. You will have a proven track record of leading change in a complex, purpose-driven, multi-stakeholder organisation. You will have had success growing income through fundraising, grant funding, commercial activity and strategic partnerships. I hope that the information contained in this pack encourages you to apply. If ensuring that walking, wheeling and cycling are safe, accessible and joyful for everyone, everywhere excites you, and you have the qualities needed to lead and inspire people-powered movement, we look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Moray Macdonald Chair of Trustees Walk Wheel Cycle Trust About the role If you would like to know more about the role or selection process, please contact Smita Rai from our Executive Search partners, Green Park by emailing . Please submit your application by 11:59pm on Sunday 15th March 2026. Work with the Board to set the charity's strategic direction, build the conditions for long-term success, and ensure that purpose, performance and culture are consistently aligned to ensure operational and impactful delivery of the strategy. Place in organisation structure Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees Accountable to: Board of Trustees Direct reports: Executive Director, Delivery Executive Director, Resources Key relationships Internal Executive Team All colleagues and volunteers External Leaders and influencers in transport, environment, health and the third sector Major donors and CEOs of trusts and foundations Government ministers, MPs and other political leaders in the UK government and devolved nations Senior civil servants in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including those in the Department of Transport, Transport Scotland and Active Travel England Mayors and senior leaders across mayoral strategic authorities and local authorities Key responsibilities Provide visible, values-driven leadership to leaders and colleagues across the organisation, ensuring strong delivery, collaboration, and accountability across walking, wheeling, and cycling programmes. Lead the development and execution of the Trust's long-term strategy to grow active travel, improve public health, and reduce carbon emissions. Work in close partnership with the Board of Trustees to ensure high standards of governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight. Oversee robust performance management, impact evaluation, and evidence-based learning to strengthen credibility and influence. Lead organisational development, workforce planning, and change management to support long-term organisational health and resilience. Translate national and regional active-travel policy into effective programmes, partnerships, and local delivery models. Ensure sustainable funding through diversified income streams, including government grants, contracts, fundraising, memberships and partnerships, with innovative approaches to developing our offer and revenue opportunities. Build and maintain influential relationships with central and local government, transport authorities, funders, strategic and sector partners and the media. Act as the Trust's principal public advocate and media spokesperson on walking, wheeling, and cycling. Demonstrate the importance of serving diverse communities and embed a strong culture of inclusion, accessibility, and equity across all activities and services. Champion volunteering and meaningful engagement with communities. Use lived experience and public/user insights and date to informs strategy and delivery. Ensure effective risk management, internal controls, and transparent reporting to Trustees, funders, and stakeholders Support and comply with all Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's policies, including employment, health and safety, safeguarding, inclusion and diversity. About you Experience Demonstrable success in developing and delivering a compelling vision and strategy for an organisation. Significant experience as a CEO or aspiring CEO (leading a sizeable executive portfolio) in a large, complex, or multi-stakeholder organisation. Proven track record of leading organisations and teams through substantial change, growth and/or transformation. Strong experience of influencing, engaging, and aligning diverse internal and external stakeholders around shared objectives. Experience of working within, or in close partnership with, the voluntary, community, or social purpose sector. Established record of building effective, high-trust relationships with trustee or non-executive Boards. Demonstrated success in growing organisational income through fundraising, grant funding, commercial activity and strategic partnerships. Experience of leading organisational modernisation, including digital systems, data capability, and operational infrastructure. UK-wide experience and/or working with national and devolved governments (desirable). Skills & abilities Proven ability to lead and influence complex systems involving multiple public, private, and voluntary sector actors. Exceptional people skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mobilise people internally and externally, including employees, volunteers, community leaders, senior politicians, civil servants, strategic partners and policymakers. Ability to lead evidence-based strategy, using data, research, and evaluation to strengthen policy influence and funding confidence. Capacity to operate confidently and effectively at local, regional, and national levels across the UK. Strong political awareness, with the ability to build constructive and credible relationships with elected representatives and public officials. Well-developed commercial and entrepreneurial acumen, with the ability to identify and pursue opportunities for sustainable growth. Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills with senior external stakeholders. Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively, and to act as a credible public spokesperson for the organisation. Ability to grow, mobilise, and empower a national membership and supporter base to drive change. Ability to speak confidently about one or (ideally) more aspects of our agenda, i.e. transport / walking wheeling cycling / environmental issues / sustainable development / infrastructure / public health. High levels of personal integrity, authenticity, resilience and sound professional judgement. Resilience. Ability to navigate complexity, build consensus, include, engage and involve others, make decisions, take personal ownership and hold others to account. Knowledge Strong understanding of how governments operates and how policy and regulatory decisions are developed and influenced across the UK. Well-developed understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in organisational leadership, governance, and operational delivery. Knowledge of the sustainable transport, active travel, housing development and/or public health sectors is desirable Understanding of different funding models - e.g. statutory/grant funding, fundraising, commercial income Sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, risk management, and regulatory compliance in a charitable context. Values & personal commitment Strong alignment with, and commitment to Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's purpose and values. Demonstrated commitment to volunteering, community engagement, and citizen-led action. Championing equity Commitment to creating a healthy, inclusive . click apply for full job details
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Community Liaison Officer Location: Monk Fryston - Part-time 3 days Duration: 6 months with scope to extend Job Purpose To facilitate and oversee the implementation of Socioeconomic and Community Benefit initiatives across the project. This includes managing partnership opportunities, coordinating volunteering activities, and engaging with local communities and schools - all in alignment with the project's overall Community Benefits and Socioeconomic Strategy. Key Accountabilities Work collaboratively with project leadership, including Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, and the External Affairs team, to develop, agree, and deliver community benefit initiatives that create positive outcomes and a lasting local legacy. Ensure initiatives align with community needs, comply with internal policies, and are delivered within agreed budgets and timelines. Lead and deliver local engagement programmes during the construction phase, including school engagement, volunteering, and community outreach. Identify and implement legacy opportunities in line with the project's community benefit plan. Organise and host stakeholder and school visits, providing project updates and educational materials to support engagement. Support the development and execution of community engagement strategies in collaboration with the External Affairs and Community Benefits teams. Work closely with Community Liaison Officers across projects to ensure consistency of approach and shared best practice. Collaborate with main contractors to establish a coordinated approach to community benefit delivery, with clear responsibilities and reporting mechanisms. Produce case studies, success stories, and positive media content to promote community benefit outcomes. Monitor, record, and report on community benefit outputs, supported by data and evidence. Provide general administrative and coordination support to the project team as required. Skills, Experience, and Attributes Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with contractors, suppliers, and external partners. Proven ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including local communities, schools, and councils. Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Track record of developing networks and partnerships that support project delivery and community outcomes. Experience managing third-party suppliers, including oversight of progress, performance, contracts, and budgets. Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable approach with a passion for creating social value through infrastructure or construction projects Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Feb 11, 2026
Contractor
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Community Liaison Officer Location: Monk Fryston - Part-time 3 days Duration: 6 months with scope to extend Job Purpose To facilitate and oversee the implementation of Socioeconomic and Community Benefit initiatives across the project. This includes managing partnership opportunities, coordinating volunteering activities, and engaging with local communities and schools - all in alignment with the project's overall Community Benefits and Socioeconomic Strategy. Key Accountabilities Work collaboratively with project leadership, including Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, and the External Affairs team, to develop, agree, and deliver community benefit initiatives that create positive outcomes and a lasting local legacy. Ensure initiatives align with community needs, comply with internal policies, and are delivered within agreed budgets and timelines. Lead and deliver local engagement programmes during the construction phase, including school engagement, volunteering, and community outreach. Identify and implement legacy opportunities in line with the project's community benefit plan. Organise and host stakeholder and school visits, providing project updates and educational materials to support engagement. Support the development and execution of community engagement strategies in collaboration with the External Affairs and Community Benefits teams. Work closely with Community Liaison Officers across projects to ensure consistency of approach and shared best practice. Collaborate with main contractors to establish a coordinated approach to community benefit delivery, with clear responsibilities and reporting mechanisms. Produce case studies, success stories, and positive media content to promote community benefit outcomes. Monitor, record, and report on community benefit outputs, supported by data and evidence. Provide general administrative and coordination support to the project team as required. Skills, Experience, and Attributes Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with contractors, suppliers, and external partners. Proven ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including local communities, schools, and councils. Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Track record of developing networks and partnerships that support project delivery and community outcomes. Experience managing third-party suppliers, including oversight of progress, performance, contracts, and budgets. Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable approach with a passion for creating social value through infrastructure or construction projects Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
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
Feb 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
Location: Cheshire East (Hybrid working available) Salary: Executive Grade (CX) - Competitive package Reporting to: Chief Executive Cheshire East Council is looking for an exceptional Executive Director - Place to join their Executive Leadership Team at a pivotal point in their journey. This is a rare opportunity to play a defining role in shaping the future of place, growth and communities across the borough. This role offers genuine strategic influence, visibility at the highest level, and the chance to leave a lasting legacy across planning, regeneration, housing, infrastructure and economic growth. The Opportunity As Executive Director - Place, you will provide collective leadership across the Council, working closely with elected Members, senior officers, partners and stakeholders to deliver ambitious outcomes for residents, businesses and communities. You will lead the development and delivery of a new spatial framework, bringing together planning, regeneration, transport, housing and infrastructure to unlock sustainable growth and investment. Alongside this, you will drive economic development strategies that support long-term financial resilience and inclusive prosperity. This is a role for a confident, visible leader who can balance strategic vision with operational grip, while championing collaboration, innovation and high performance. Key Responsibilities Lead a broad portfolio including planning, regeneration, housing, infrastructure, transport and economic development. Shape and deliver the Council's spatial framework to support sustainable growth and thriving communities. Drive economic growth strategies to secure investment, regeneration and revenue generation. Act as the Council's senior lead in engagement with developers, businesses, partners and statutory bodies. Ensure the Council meets all statutory responsibilities relating to housing, homelessness and planning. Provide strong corporate leadership as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to cross-cutting priorities and organisational change. Lead large, complex services and budgets, ensuring value for money, strong governance and effective risk management. Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across service delivery and workforce leadership. About You We are keen to speak with senior leaders who can demonstrate: Substantial leadership experience at a senior level within local government or a similarly complex organisation. A strong track record of leading large, multi-disciplinary services with significant budgets and resources. Deep understanding of the local government landscape, including political, legal and financial frameworks. Proven experience of partnership working with Members, senior stakeholders, developers and external agencies. Strong commercial acumen, with experience identifying growth opportunities and delivering value for money. The ability to inspire, engage and empower teams while driving transformation and continuous improvement. A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive leadership. A relevant professional qualification (or equivalent senior-level experience) and evidence of continued professional development are essential. Why Apply? This is a genuinely influential executive role with the scope to shape place-making at scale. If you are looking for your next strategic leadership challenge - one where you can combine vision, delivery and purpose - this role should be firmly on your radar.
Feb 06, 2026
Contractor
Location: Cheshire East (Hybrid working available) Salary: Executive Grade (CX) - Competitive package Reporting to: Chief Executive Cheshire East Council is looking for an exceptional Executive Director - Place to join their Executive Leadership Team at a pivotal point in their journey. This is a rare opportunity to play a defining role in shaping the future of place, growth and communities across the borough. This role offers genuine strategic influence, visibility at the highest level, and the chance to leave a lasting legacy across planning, regeneration, housing, infrastructure and economic growth. The Opportunity As Executive Director - Place, you will provide collective leadership across the Council, working closely with elected Members, senior officers, partners and stakeholders to deliver ambitious outcomes for residents, businesses and communities. You will lead the development and delivery of a new spatial framework, bringing together planning, regeneration, transport, housing and infrastructure to unlock sustainable growth and investment. Alongside this, you will drive economic development strategies that support long-term financial resilience and inclusive prosperity. This is a role for a confident, visible leader who can balance strategic vision with operational grip, while championing collaboration, innovation and high performance. Key Responsibilities Lead a broad portfolio including planning, regeneration, housing, infrastructure, transport and economic development. Shape and deliver the Council's spatial framework to support sustainable growth and thriving communities. Drive economic growth strategies to secure investment, regeneration and revenue generation. Act as the Council's senior lead in engagement with developers, businesses, partners and statutory bodies. Ensure the Council meets all statutory responsibilities relating to housing, homelessness and planning. Provide strong corporate leadership as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to cross-cutting priorities and organisational change. Lead large, complex services and budgets, ensuring value for money, strong governance and effective risk management. Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across service delivery and workforce leadership. About You We are keen to speak with senior leaders who can demonstrate: Substantial leadership experience at a senior level within local government or a similarly complex organisation. A strong track record of leading large, multi-disciplinary services with significant budgets and resources. Deep understanding of the local government landscape, including political, legal and financial frameworks. Proven experience of partnership working with Members, senior stakeholders, developers and external agencies. Strong commercial acumen, with experience identifying growth opportunities and delivering value for money. The ability to inspire, engage and empower teams while driving transformation and continuous improvement. A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive leadership. A relevant professional qualification (or equivalent senior-level experience) and evidence of continued professional development are essential. Why Apply? This is a genuinely influential executive role with the scope to shape place-making at scale. If you are looking for your next strategic leadership challenge - one where you can combine vision, delivery and purpose - this role should be firmly on your radar.
The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), in Columbia, South Carolina, an AAM-accredited institution, seeks an Executive Director to build upon its 75-year legacy. The Director will be charged with charting new pathways for growth, engagement, sustainability, and implementing an ambitious strategic plan. As the preeminent art museum in South Carolina's capital, the CMA has been a dynamic prominent cultural anchor in the region for decades. Founded in 1950 and celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025, it was born from the inspired philanthropy of local citizens and has grown from its origins in the former Taylor House into a modern 25-gallery facility in the heart of Columbia's vibrant Main Street district. The CMA is driven by its mission "to spark powerful connections through art from around the corner and around the world in an environment that is welcoming to all," fostering an inclusive and participatory environment where diverse audiences can experience, learn, and create. CMA's distinguished collection of more than 7,000 works spans 5,000 years of global art history, with strengths in European Renaissance and Baroque painting, 19th-century American art, and Asian ceramics. The Museum is also deeply committed to modern and contemporary art, featuring works by seminal artists such as Andy Warhol, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Robert Rauschenberg, alongside significant pieces by leading Southern artists. This breadth allows it to present a compelling narrative of artistic achievement across cultures and time periods, which it activates through a robust schedule of both nationally touring exhibitions and innovative installations drawn from its own holdings. The Museum operates as a vital community nexus, welcoming approximately 135,000 visitors annually from the greater Columbia area, across the state of South Carolina, the Southeast, and beyond. Its impact extends beyond its walls through extensive educational outreach, serving over 30,000 students and educators each year with curriculum-based tours, hands-on workshops, and partnerships with local schools. Public programs including artist talks, film series, and community festivals reinforce the CMA's role as a gathering place for dialogue and creative expression. The Museum's participation in Columbia's annual "Artista Vista" gallery crawl, highlights its integration into the city's cultural and economic fabric. With an annual operating budget of approximately $6 million and a dedicated staff of 35 full- and part-time employees, the CMA is poised for a transformative phase of leadership. Following a period of strategic assessment, the CMA Board of Trustees, the CMA Commission, and staff have recently developed a forward-looking, three-year Strategic Integration Plan. This plan establishes clear priorities for the institution's next chapter: achieving Fiscal Sustainability; enhancing Donor Stewardship; pursuing Operational Excellence; stewarding the Collections and Exhibitions; and deepening Education, Engagement, and Outreach. The plan will be in its first year of implementation during the 2026-27 fiscal year, allowing the new Executive Director the opportunity to place their mark on how the strategic priorities are achieved. The Opportunity The next Executive Director of the Columbia Museum of Art will arrive at a pivotal moment, inheriting an institution celebrated for its world-class collection and Southern charm yet poised for transformative growth. They will be responsible for embracing the Strategic Integration Plan and bringing it to life, championing the Museum's mission to be an inclusive, participatory hub where art and community thrive. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a respected cultural institution into its next era by deepening financial resilience, expanding audience reach, and strengthening the CMA's role as an indispensable part of the region's economic, cultural, and social fabric. The Executive Director, in partnership with an engaged Board, a passionate staff, and a supportive community, will focus on several key initiatives. Articulate and lead a visionary path forward, demonstrating a 21st-century understanding of museums, a passion for the impact of the arts, and innovative strategies for audience engagement. Provide strategic leadership and financial oversight for the Museum, ensuring accountability for the core priorities of the Strategic Integration Plan: Fiscal Sustainability; Donor Stewardship; Operational Excellence; Collections and Exhibitions; and Education, Engagement & Outreach. Uphold excellence in collections care and exhibition programming, delivering world-class experiences that attract broad audiences and align with donor interests. Serve as the chief fundraiser and primary spokesperson, cultivating financial support and resources to meet both near-term and long-term goals, advancing the organization's mission and programs, and building brand awareness locally, regionally, and nationally. Elevate the CMA's profile by deepening investment in the regional community, championing the unique culture of Columbia and South Carolina, and cultivating strategic relationships with city, county, and state government, partner organizations, and key stakeholders. Oversee daily operations and executive direction for all museum programs, staff, and infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence and modernization of physical and technological resources. Foster a collaborative and inclusive organizational culture that empowers staff, engages the Board, and ensures the CMA is a welcoming and accessible place where all guests experience a sense of belonging. Compensation The salary range for this position is $215,000 - $240,000. Final compensation will reflect seniority and experience; experienced candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Comprehensive benefits package. Requirements Responsibilities and Expectations Work in close partnership with the Board of Trustees; actively engage and cultivate relationships with Trustees to foster involvement, stability, harnessing their best ideas, efforts, resources, and networks in support of the CMA's mission. In partnership with the CMA Board of Trustees, the CMA Commission, and the senior team, implement the CMA's Strategic Integration Plan to ensure organizational alignment and mission fulfillment. In close collaboration with the Director of Development, Development Team, Marketing and Communications, and other senior leadership, pursue and secure $6.1 million+ in annual support, in addition to $3 million in capital funding-through strategic donor engagement, a coordinated annual funding initiative, and diversified revenue streams. Persuasively communicate the CMA's vision, direction, and strategy both internally and externally; serve as the primary spokesperson to build enthusiastic commitment, develop key partnerships, and promote the Museum's collections and programs locally, regionally, and nationally. Manage, mentor, and lead a dedicated professional staff; foster a culture of excellence, communication, empowerment, and teamwork across the organization. Safeguard the integrity and longevity of the CMA's collection while developing and delivering world-class exhibitions that meet the highest standards. Oversee and optimize the full donor journey along with the Director of Development, including membership structures and CRM systems, ensuring transparent, trust-building communication and stewardship at every phase. Actively steward relationships with city, county, and state government officials to maintain, strengthen, and expand financial and strategic support for the CMA's mission, in partnership with a contract lobbyist and the Board. Maximize the use of physical facilities and resources; identify and prioritize opportunities for revenue generation, capital improvements, expansion, and address deferred maintenance. Along with the curatorial team, organize, plan, and promote a diverse and dynamic exhibition schedule that broadens audience appeal and aligns with donor and strategic interests. Work with the Chief Financial Officer to modernize and automate the CMA's financial and operating systems to maximize efficiency, transparency, and support effective long-term planning. Embed principles of accessibility, inclusivity, and welcome across all facets of the CMA, while cultivating strategic partnerships to expand mission impact and visibility. Candidate Experience and Personal Characteristics A minimum of eight years of senior-level leadership experience within a museum, arts nonprofit, or comparable mission-driven institution, with a demonstrated passion for and connection to the visual arts. A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Master's degree preferred. A record of significant fundraising success, with ability to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts and grants. Capital campaign experience is highly valued. Strategic vision coupled with business and financial acumen, demonstrated through experience developing plans with a Board, managing complex budgets and operations to ensuring fiscal sustainability. A record of success in leading people, operations, and facilities, characterized by strong personal integrity, clear priority-setting, and a results-oriented approach to achieving organizational goals. Excellent management skills with an ability to attract, retain, and motivate a high-performing staff while fostering a collaborative, professional, and inclusive workplace culture. Communication and public engagement skills, with the ability to serve as the primary spokesperson . click apply for full job details
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), in Columbia, South Carolina, an AAM-accredited institution, seeks an Executive Director to build upon its 75-year legacy. The Director will be charged with charting new pathways for growth, engagement, sustainability, and implementing an ambitious strategic plan. As the preeminent art museum in South Carolina's capital, the CMA has been a dynamic prominent cultural anchor in the region for decades. Founded in 1950 and celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025, it was born from the inspired philanthropy of local citizens and has grown from its origins in the former Taylor House into a modern 25-gallery facility in the heart of Columbia's vibrant Main Street district. The CMA is driven by its mission "to spark powerful connections through art from around the corner and around the world in an environment that is welcoming to all," fostering an inclusive and participatory environment where diverse audiences can experience, learn, and create. CMA's distinguished collection of more than 7,000 works spans 5,000 years of global art history, with strengths in European Renaissance and Baroque painting, 19th-century American art, and Asian ceramics. The Museum is also deeply committed to modern and contemporary art, featuring works by seminal artists such as Andy Warhol, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Robert Rauschenberg, alongside significant pieces by leading Southern artists. This breadth allows it to present a compelling narrative of artistic achievement across cultures and time periods, which it activates through a robust schedule of both nationally touring exhibitions and innovative installations drawn from its own holdings. The Museum operates as a vital community nexus, welcoming approximately 135,000 visitors annually from the greater Columbia area, across the state of South Carolina, the Southeast, and beyond. Its impact extends beyond its walls through extensive educational outreach, serving over 30,000 students and educators each year with curriculum-based tours, hands-on workshops, and partnerships with local schools. Public programs including artist talks, film series, and community festivals reinforce the CMA's role as a gathering place for dialogue and creative expression. The Museum's participation in Columbia's annual "Artista Vista" gallery crawl, highlights its integration into the city's cultural and economic fabric. With an annual operating budget of approximately $6 million and a dedicated staff of 35 full- and part-time employees, the CMA is poised for a transformative phase of leadership. Following a period of strategic assessment, the CMA Board of Trustees, the CMA Commission, and staff have recently developed a forward-looking, three-year Strategic Integration Plan. This plan establishes clear priorities for the institution's next chapter: achieving Fiscal Sustainability; enhancing Donor Stewardship; pursuing Operational Excellence; stewarding the Collections and Exhibitions; and deepening Education, Engagement, and Outreach. The plan will be in its first year of implementation during the 2026-27 fiscal year, allowing the new Executive Director the opportunity to place their mark on how the strategic priorities are achieved. The Opportunity The next Executive Director of the Columbia Museum of Art will arrive at a pivotal moment, inheriting an institution celebrated for its world-class collection and Southern charm yet poised for transformative growth. They will be responsible for embracing the Strategic Integration Plan and bringing it to life, championing the Museum's mission to be an inclusive, participatory hub where art and community thrive. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a respected cultural institution into its next era by deepening financial resilience, expanding audience reach, and strengthening the CMA's role as an indispensable part of the region's economic, cultural, and social fabric. The Executive Director, in partnership with an engaged Board, a passionate staff, and a supportive community, will focus on several key initiatives. Articulate and lead a visionary path forward, demonstrating a 21st-century understanding of museums, a passion for the impact of the arts, and innovative strategies for audience engagement. Provide strategic leadership and financial oversight for the Museum, ensuring accountability for the core priorities of the Strategic Integration Plan: Fiscal Sustainability; Donor Stewardship; Operational Excellence; Collections and Exhibitions; and Education, Engagement & Outreach. Uphold excellence in collections care and exhibition programming, delivering world-class experiences that attract broad audiences and align with donor interests. Serve as the chief fundraiser and primary spokesperson, cultivating financial support and resources to meet both near-term and long-term goals, advancing the organization's mission and programs, and building brand awareness locally, regionally, and nationally. Elevate the CMA's profile by deepening investment in the regional community, championing the unique culture of Columbia and South Carolina, and cultivating strategic relationships with city, county, and state government, partner organizations, and key stakeholders. Oversee daily operations and executive direction for all museum programs, staff, and infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence and modernization of physical and technological resources. Foster a collaborative and inclusive organizational culture that empowers staff, engages the Board, and ensures the CMA is a welcoming and accessible place where all guests experience a sense of belonging. Compensation The salary range for this position is $215,000 - $240,000. Final compensation will reflect seniority and experience; experienced candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Comprehensive benefits package. Requirements Responsibilities and Expectations Work in close partnership with the Board of Trustees; actively engage and cultivate relationships with Trustees to foster involvement, stability, harnessing their best ideas, efforts, resources, and networks in support of the CMA's mission. In partnership with the CMA Board of Trustees, the CMA Commission, and the senior team, implement the CMA's Strategic Integration Plan to ensure organizational alignment and mission fulfillment. In close collaboration with the Director of Development, Development Team, Marketing and Communications, and other senior leadership, pursue and secure $6.1 million+ in annual support, in addition to $3 million in capital funding-through strategic donor engagement, a coordinated annual funding initiative, and diversified revenue streams. Persuasively communicate the CMA's vision, direction, and strategy both internally and externally; serve as the primary spokesperson to build enthusiastic commitment, develop key partnerships, and promote the Museum's collections and programs locally, regionally, and nationally. Manage, mentor, and lead a dedicated professional staff; foster a culture of excellence, communication, empowerment, and teamwork across the organization. Safeguard the integrity and longevity of the CMA's collection while developing and delivering world-class exhibitions that meet the highest standards. Oversee and optimize the full donor journey along with the Director of Development, including membership structures and CRM systems, ensuring transparent, trust-building communication and stewardship at every phase. Actively steward relationships with city, county, and state government officials to maintain, strengthen, and expand financial and strategic support for the CMA's mission, in partnership with a contract lobbyist and the Board. Maximize the use of physical facilities and resources; identify and prioritize opportunities for revenue generation, capital improvements, expansion, and address deferred maintenance. Along with the curatorial team, organize, plan, and promote a diverse and dynamic exhibition schedule that broadens audience appeal and aligns with donor and strategic interests. Work with the Chief Financial Officer to modernize and automate the CMA's financial and operating systems to maximize efficiency, transparency, and support effective long-term planning. Embed principles of accessibility, inclusivity, and welcome across all facets of the CMA, while cultivating strategic partnerships to expand mission impact and visibility. Candidate Experience and Personal Characteristics A minimum of eight years of senior-level leadership experience within a museum, arts nonprofit, or comparable mission-driven institution, with a demonstrated passion for and connection to the visual arts. A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Master's degree preferred. A record of significant fundraising success, with ability to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts and grants. Capital campaign experience is highly valued. Strategic vision coupled with business and financial acumen, demonstrated through experience developing plans with a Board, managing complex budgets and operations to ensuring fiscal sustainability. A record of success in leading people, operations, and facilities, characterized by strong personal integrity, clear priority-setting, and a results-oriented approach to achieving organizational goals. Excellent management skills with an ability to attract, retain, and motivate a high-performing staff while fostering a collaborative, professional, and inclusive workplace culture. Communication and public engagement skills, with the ability to serve as the primary spokesperson . click apply for full job details
