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Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Band 8d Closing date: 14 December 2025 This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's digital transformation journey. As the Transformation Lead in Digital, you will shape and deliver the strategic vision for how digital, technology and insights can radically improve patient care, staff experience, and operational efficiency. Working closely with the Chief Digital and Information Officer and senior leaders, you'll be instrumental in translating long term ambitions into tangible, high impact programmes that modernise services and unlock value across the organisation. You'll lead the design and implementation of future ready operating models, bringing together architecture, transformation, training, and clinical informatics into a cohesive digital ecosystem. This role demands deep expertise in digital strategy, enterprise architecture, and business change - alongside the ability to inspire and mobilise teams across clinical, corporate, and technical domains. The scope of this role spans strategic planning, innovation, and workforce development. You'll oversee complex portfolios, manage significant budgets, and ensure robust assurance frameworks are in place to support safe, scalable, and resilient digital delivery for better patient care. Your leadership will extend beyond the Trust, representing GHFT in regional and national forums, and forging partnerships with academic, industry, and system stakeholders to accelerate innovation and shared learning. Main duties of the job Utilise specialist skills in transformation of functions and services to modernise existing services Work collaboratively across all stakeholders in the system to ensure visibility and accountability across the digital portfolio Responsible for developing, agreeing and manage budgets to fund and deliver digital transformation Together with the strategic leadership team understand, build and develop the overall digital delivery roadmap, which includes data, digital and technology Enable a culture of rapid delivery, using both agile and waterfall methodologies, as appropriate Bring patient and community focus to ensure all digital change considers digital capabilities, readiness and user experience from the outset Enable achievement of exceptional levels of customer (digital service user) experience and service responsiveness Lead and modernise GHFT's digital architecture and development functions Lead the Clinical Informatics Team Develop and implement business change analytics capabilities Lead the development, integration and automation functions within Digital, Technology and Insights Champion the delivery of enterprise digital solutions that improve operational efficiency, safety, and quality of care. Align digital training and capability-building with business change activities and transformation programmes. Establish clear benefit frameworks aligned with business cases and strategic priorities About us We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another. With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Job responsibilities Strategy, Planning, Quality & Assurance Ensure the transformation workplan meets business and end user requirements, with clear issue resolution and benefit tracking. Lead the delivery of solutions and products, underpinned by robust business analysis and appropriate methodologies to support strong business cases. Embed a Change Management Framework across digital leadership, enabling seamless transition from design to implementation and run stages. Manage strategic risks, compliance, and supplier relationships to ensure safe, efficient, and value driven change delivery. Align training and business change activities with new developments, working closely with digital skills leads and stakeholders. Maintain oversight of performance, assurance, and policy development across transformation domains, ensuring continuous improvement and safe operation. Innovation, Research and Development Lead on aligning digital, R&D strategy, and innovation partnerships into programme delivery capturing evidence of benefits and value. Analysing highly complex data and presents effectively to stakeholders to facilitate effective decision making. Instill an organisational culture that supports engagement in decision making and a drive for continuous service change and improvement that is both agile and responsive to deliver high quality, safe services. Be responsible for the frequent completion of complex surveys and audits relating to the digital directorate. Maintain an up to date knowledge of leading edge, digital technology and services; be able to position technology and digital solutions as key enablers of transformational change and improved patient and colleague experience. Identify, develop, and implement innovative digital solutions with a clear evidence base. Lead engagement with academic, industry, and health innovation partners to support transformation aims. Communications and Working Relationships Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain highly complex technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade. Maintain a formal stakeholder management approach to ensure that all key stakeholders in the system are engaged appropriately. Work with stakeholders to create and maintain a single view of the portfolio of change demand for the system and ensure that this is correctly prioritised to meet strategic objectives. Ensure the strategic commercial arrangements for cost reduction are identified whilst maintaining the quality of the service provision. Be responsible for all highly complex communications relating to Digital, Technology & Insights, including presenting reports and information to boards for decision & update. Provide & receive highly complex, contentious & sensitive information relating to the digital strategy and be able to simplify and present to large groups for decision making and progression. Act as an expert in the field and communicate with other digital system leaders across the country to utilise joint working. Ensure adequate resources are in place to support operations, transition and implementation. Maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders including clinical, operational, IT, and external system partners. Present complex, sensitive information clearly to boards, executive teams and external audiences. Planning & Organisational Skills Strong financial and resource planning skills Detailed understanding of industry frameworks for delivery of digital services To support the design and delivery of a systems technology roadmap for the organisation, based on appropriate emerging technologies and systems. Understanding of programme & project management methodologies In addition to the input relating to the Digital Strategy, be responsible for the identification, development, implementation and ongoing review of long term strategic plans in regards to long term/5 year digital innovation and transformation, for the Trust. Develop and deliver long term strategic plans for digital transformation across architecture, training, business change and clinical informatics. Ensure capability exists across all digital functions to deliver against strategic ambitions. Governance Develop and implement, with support from the Programme Management Office, a clear Change management methodology utilising recognised industry best practice to ensure the effective planning and delivery of work. Develop performance indicators to enable monitoring, and management, of the functions performance in contributing to achievement of the organisations strategic ambitions. Establish governance frameworks for architecture, transformation, and benefits management. Lead service level agreement negotiations and performance management of digital providers. Lead the development and implementation of enterprise architecture principles, ensuring systems are scalable, interoperable, and aligned with Trust and IC

The Director ofQuality will provide professional leadership, expertise and advice onoperational and strategic issues within the Trust related to quality, patientsafety and governance. This is a multi-professionalAssociate Director role with a comprehensive portfolio relating to quality;including quality governance, quality assurance, quality improvement,regulation, risk management, patient safety, patient experience, patient andpublic involvement, research & development, incident investigation andlearning, complaints, legal services and liaison with the Coroner. The Director ofQuality will play a key role in leading the Trusts quality improvementprogramme, working with clinical leads and the KPO to deliver a programme basedon collaboration. The Director of Quality will work with the Medical Director(Governance and Risk) to implement the Trusts Patient Safety and QualityStrategy. Main duties of the job The Director ofQuality will provide leadership to all professional groups across the Trustsfive sites, liaising with CSUs and a number of corporate teams, includingCorporate Nursing, Quality Governance, Risk Management and Patient Experience. The Director of Quality provides advice to the Chief Nurse, ChiefExecutive and Trust Board on quality, risk and patient safety and leads on theintegration of quality into the Trust wide business planning process,performance management arrangements and service improvement plans of theTrust. The Director of Quality will leadon the Trust's approach to quality governance, advising the Board on this toensure its governance arrangements are robust and meet the Regulations set bythe CQC. The Director of Quality engageswith external organisations and partners on quality, risk and patient safety,including commissioners at NHS Leeds CCG, NHSE/I, Care Quality Commission (CQC),Healthwatch Leeds, Scrutiny Committee for Health, Health and Safety Executive (HSE),Human Tissue Authority (HTA), NICE, and the Coroner. The Director of Quality provides leadership and line management supportand direction to the Trust's Quality Governance team, Risk Management team andHealth and Safety team; and to the Patient Safety and Quality Managers in theirrole supporting CSUs and corporate departments. About us Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a values-led organisation and one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in the country. The Trust provides healthcare and specialist services for people from the city of Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber region and beyond. We play an important role in the training and education of medical, nursing and dental students, and are a centre for world-class research, innovation and pioneering new treatments. The Trust has a budget of more than £2.1 billion and a 20,000-strong staff. Last year we treated close to 1.8 million patients, including 109,000 inpatient admissions, 1.3 million outpatient attendances and 359,000 attendances in our Emergency Departments. Our care and clinical expertise is delivered from seven hospitals on five sites, all joined by our vision to be the best for specialist and integrated care. Job responsibilities A full Job Description is available as an attachment to this advert including, but not limited to Lead the Trusts approach to quality, risk and patient safety, including developing and overseeing the Trusts Patient Safety and Quality Strategy working in conjunction with the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Risk and Governance). Implement the National Patient Safety Strategy, including patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and involving patients in patient safety. Provide leadership and support to Trust wide Quality Improvement programme and delivery of the Improvement strategy: Co-ordinate the activities of the designated Trust Patient Safety Specialists, liaising with the National Patient Safety Team. Work in conjunction with the Trusts Programme Management Office (PMO) in supporting CSUs to identify quality improvement interventions to improve efficiency in line with the Waste Reduction Programme (WRP). Implement the Trusts risk framework; ensure the CSU and corporate departments risk registers are subject to regular review and updated to reflect the key risks. Lead on the delivery of quality governance across the Trust and preparation for CQC inspection. Lead and advise on quality governance to ensure arrangements are robust and meet the Regulations set by the CQC. Lead on the Trust's Risk Framework and Corporate Risk Register. Work in conjunction with the Head of Health and Safety to ensure the Trust meets its obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. Advise Executive Directors on changes in legislation and national policy in relation to quality, risk and patient safety, including guidance from the HSE, NHSLA and Coroner, and changes to the Health & Safety at Work Act. Co-ordinate the Trust's Risk Management and Health & Safety policies, to ensure these are reviewed and updated to reflect best practice and changes to legislation and national policy. Promote a culture that promotes a positive learning environment and staff engagement, based on the principles of continuous quality improvement and Trust values. Co-ordinate the Trusts approach to sharing learning from incidents, complaints, coroners inquests, clinical audit and other sources using a range of methods, including safety briefings and learning hub. Co-ordinate the review of Trust wide reports on incidents, complaints, claims, coroners inquests and other reports relating to quality, safety and governance; share key messages with designated CSUs to facilitate learning. Lead the Trusts approach to regulation, liaising with the Care Quality Commission (CQC); engage with the lead CQC Responsible Officer and ensure processes are in place to comply with the fundamental standards of quality and safety and regulations set out in the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. Advise the Trust on the outcome from inspections and oversee the action plans in response to this. Provide training and specialist advice to CSUs and corporate teams on regulation and establish a framework for the collation of evidence and preparation for inspection. Provide specialist advice to Executive Directors on changes to legislation relating to regulation and national policy relating to patient safety. Person Specification Experience A minimum of 5 years experience at a senior managerial level within an acute Trust Experience in a leadership role Evidence of working across multi-professional groups on delivery of major projects Delivery of major change management projects Evidence of continual professional development over the last 3 years Experience of staff management Experience of undertaking investigations into Serious Incidents Knowledge, Behaviours, Practical Skills Knowledge of Roles of ICBs, CQC, Healthwatch Leeds, Scrutiny Committee for Health, NHS England, HSE, HTA, NICE, and the Coroner Knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards and Duty of Candour Knowledge of Quality Governance and Assurance Framework Knowledge of Multi-professional agendas Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodology Knowledge of Risk Management Knowledge of Health and Safety Knowledge of Human Tissue Act Knowledge of External reporting requirements (PCTs. SHA, HCC, NICE, NHSLA, CNST and Coroners) Knowledge of Public Health Knowledge of Commissioning for quality Accept responsibility for own work and the proper performance of the Risk Management, Quality Improvement and Health and Safety teams. Show commitment to working as a team member by working with colleagues in the NHS and the wider community Take responsibility for own learning and development and share learning and development with others Using resources available in an effective, efficient and timely manner having proper regard to the best interests of the patients, staff and public Respect and treat with dignity and fairness, the public, patients, relatives, carers, NHS staff and partners in other agencies Seek to ensure that no one is unlawfully discriminated against Ensure staff are helped to maintain and improve their knowledge and skills and achieve their potential Ensure that judgments about colleagues (including appraisals and references) are consistent, fair and unbiased and are properly founded Show commitment to working as a team by working to create an environment in which leadership is encouraged and developed at all levels. Strategic thinking Leadership and team building skills Numerical, analytical, and problem solving skills Ability to prioritise complex agenda Written and verbal communication and presentational skills Interpersonal and influencing skills Able to fulfill Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy Qualifications 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.

About Freetrade Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers. The Role As our Chief Financial Officer, you will be a strategic and operational leader responsible for shaping Freetrade's financial strategy to ensure sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence. This is a hands-on role where you will balance strategic leadership with the need to drive day-to-day financial execution. You will shape the financial model for our business and be responsible for establishing and scaling an organisation of finance business partners who work directly with product, marketing, people, and operations to fuel our mission. This is a senior executive role that requires strong commercial acumen, deep product understanding, and the ability to translate financial insights into strategic advantage. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and inspire the Finance team and the broader organisation, building an inclusive, high-performing function. Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with Freetrade's growth ambitions. Partner closely with the CEO and executive team to shape company direction, with a strong focus on commercial outcomes and shareholder value. Commercial & Product Finance Work as a key commercial partner for the business, ensuring decisions are grounded in strong financial insight and clear commercial thinking. Partner with the CTO and CMO to evaluate, prioritise, and measure the impact of new features and initiatives. Build pricing and monetisation strategies that balance customer value with sustainable economics. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary finance liaison with Freetrade's Board, the Freetrade Audit & Risk Committee, and our regulator, the FCA. Effectively manage our shareholder relationship with the IG Group, interlocking on key areas such as budget, reporting, and strategy. Leverage and collaborate with IG Group resources, including tax, treasury, and internal audit, to ensure financial efficiency and compliance. Finance Business Partnering Establish and scale a team of finance business partners who support all strategic areas of the business, embedding finance into product, marketing, people, and operations. Drive a culture of collaboration, ensuring that financial insights are accessible, actionable, and drive performance. Equip teams with tools and frameworks to make faster, smarter, more data-informed decisions. Operational & Financial Excellence Own all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting. Partner with the Data team to ensure financial and operational metrics are tracked, analysed, and reported effectively. Ensure KPIs are monitored to understand the health of the business and opportunities, and report progress to the executive team and board. Ensure governance, compliance, and controls while enabling agility and speed. Team Development Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance team. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and commercial thinking. Invest in talent development and create clear growth opportunities within the Finance function. Requirements A strategic leader with strong academic or professional foundations and the ability to drive meaningful change. MBA or equivalent is a plus. Proven experience as a senior finance leader, preferably as a Director or VP of Finance in a fast-paced, product-led organisation (fintech or consumer technology is a strong plus) and are ready to step up into a CFO role. Strong commercial mindset with experience supporting sustainable growth. Experience in or a keen interest in building and scaling finance business partnering within an organisation. Strong product orientation, with an ability to evaluate and influence product and pricing strategy. Deep expertise in financial planning, reporting, and analytics, with the ability to translate complexity into clear insights. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving impact and delivering results. What we don't require We don't require extensive industry experience in financial services or brokerage, although experience or a deep interest in investing are a strong plus. We can teach and onboard the right candidate who is willing to learn our industry. Domain knowledge: We prefer someone who can lead strategy, deliver results by building the right level of partnership, processes, and more, leaning on the expertise of subject matter experts where needed. Benefits Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Why join us This is an opportunity to join a successful fintech company in a senior leadership role that rarely opens up. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the future of financial services. You'll be part of Freetrade's executive team. Hybrid working culture We're operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home. We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together. Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work. Flexibility for those who need it: We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let's talk about it, whether you're a parent or have other care responsibilities. Values At Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty, Focus and Grit. Expect to be asked about these in your interview! Benefits In London: Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked. Bonus Scheme - join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact. First payouts: July 2026 Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%. Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most. Flexibility for those who need it - We're office-first, but life happens. Whether you're a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments. Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Following the completion of our acquisition by IG Group, you can expect our benefits package to further improve as we align with the broader offerings available across the group. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you. To find out more about how we look after your personal data when you apply for a job with us, please see our Recruitment Privacy Policy here. Please note we are not accepting agency CVs.

Principal Policy Officer, Business Engagement Contract details: 12 months Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover) Interview date: Week commencing 26 January (subject to change) Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor's environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work. About the team Our friendly Business Engagement and International Promotion Team serve as the gateway for the private sector into the Mayor of London and his team and the Greater London Authority (GLA). We champion mayoral and GLA priorities to the private sector both domestically and internationally and get their buy in. We manage mayoral business boards and engagement with the private sector. We engage the private sector in policy and decision-making at the GLA to achieve economic growth, making sure London is the best place to do business in the world. About the role We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join the Business Engagement & International Promotion team at a crucial time for London's growth. You will have experience of working with, or alongside, the public and private sector, and a good understanding of the differences in their perspectives and values. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and proactive, can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and changing environment and can demonstrate excellent attention to detail. You will play a key role in helping the Mayor of London to build and maintain effective relationships with key private sector contacts and leading employers. You will manage and lead business engagement activities through building relationships with business, planning and delivering projects and events, gathering insight about the needs and key issues facing the capital's businesses and delivering business-facing campaigns. You will need to take a strategic overview of the Mayor's priorities for economic development in the capital. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage senior stakeholders and provide advice to the Mayor's Office. What your day will look like Meet with key sector stakeholders to gather insight and understand global and local challenges and opportunities to keep an up-to-date understanding of business perspectives that will shape your policy advice and decisions Represent the GLA at external meetings and events to influence key business stakeholders and get their buy in for mayoral priorities (policies, campaigns, programmes), using strong communication and persuasion skills to influence outcomes and navigate challenging situations Lead high profile business engagement events and meetings for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Business & Growth ensuring they are well planned and deliver clear results Write high quality meeting and event briefings for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor for Business & Growth, using strong research and analysis skills Work across the GLA Group to connect a wide range of business stakeholders on a wide range of policy areas Support the Mayor and Deputy Mayor at meetings and events, with occasional out-of-hours working as required. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Experience of working with, or alongside, the public and private sector and a good understanding of the differences in their perspectives and values. Experience of engaging and influencing senior external stakeholders. Good understanding of economics and business policies, especially in the financial and professional services sectors. Significant experience of project management and evidence of driving delivery on major high profile, public facing or corporate projects. Desired Skills/Experience Good written skills/experience of writing briefings for senior executive management. Building and Managing Relationships is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals Level 3 indicators of effective performance: Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership Communicating and Influencing is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us. Level 3 indicators of effective performance: Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation Planning and Organising is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Level 3 indicators of effective performance: Monitors allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery Ensures evaluation processes are in place to measure project benefits Gains buy-in and commitment to project delivery from diverse stakeholders Implements quality measures to ensure directorate output is of a high standard Translates political vision into action plans and deliverables The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:GLA Competency Framework How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring managerLan Fengwould be happy to speak to you. Please contact them . Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is: The week commencing 26 January (subject to change) Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration . click apply for full job details

Find out about the current vacancies available at the Trust and take the next step in your career with us. Site University Hospital of North Tees Town Stockton on Tees Salary £38,682 - £46,580 £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/12/:59 North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions provides a range of Estates, Facilities, Supplies and Procurement services to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The company is a separate legal body to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ from the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from: Excellent performance related bonus scheme Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (dependant on service and contracted hours) Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) - North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions will pay a 3% contribution (this is above the minimum contribution rate at the present time) Night shift working allowances (where appropriate) Bank holiday working allowances (where appropriate) The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be paid for by North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions, however, should you fail to satisfactorily complete the probationary period, you will be charged for the DBS check as a deduction from your final salary. Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious enthusiastic individual to work in the Procurement & Supplies Department within North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions and join a rapidly expanding and constantly developing function. To be responsible for managing the full end to end complex and high value procurement projects including drafting tender documentation, contract documentation and the raising of purchase orders. Main duties of the job Use appropriate methods of evaluation to ensure value for money is achieved. Financial responsibility for these projects will be the post holder's responsibility including contract management and on-going achievement of value for money. To be fully conversant with the SFI's, SO, for North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions LLP and any other Client we provide a service to along with any relevant legislation, policies, procedures. The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of a small team to include appraisals, recruitment selection, sickness management, and training and work allocation. Additionally the post holder will be responsible for informing and influencing both procurement staff and stakeholders on the status/priority of category work plans. Provide a professional procurement service to the Client contributing to the development and achievement of the Business plan. Support the Contract and Processing Manager on procurement issues. Working for our organisation At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards and Shining Stars Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool Detailed job description and main responsibilities Manage the full end to end procurement process, including complex tender's, as required and ensure effective monitoring and progress is made in the delivery of the agreed targets. To provide specialist advice to those working within specific projects in relation to establishing and maintaining appropriate levels of service. To support the delivery and development of improved performance within and across directorates in relation to effective and efficient inventory levels To continue to monitor contracts after award to include regular contract management meetings. To lead procurement initiatives on behalf of other organisations within the UK as required. Lead and manage a small team including recruitment, appraisals, sickness management, training and work allocation as required Assist in the delivery and identification for the achievement and delivery of cash releasing savings in accordance with the Procurement workplan To provide monthly updates on the workplan for each division and provide to the Associate Director of Procurement & Supplies and the Contracts Manager Develop and promote effective working relationships with Stakeholder including regular attendance at directorate meetings and monthly meetings. Analyses complex information from a variety of sources to identify areas for improvement and to assess projects and their outcomes. Evaluate and organise information that supports the measurement of business performance, KPI's and data from other partner organisations Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of catalogues to ensure that all data is 100% accurate. Contribute to the development of complex project plans for all procurement projects within the role and ensure that the timeframes are achieved. A Full and Comprehensive Job Description is attached to this Advert Person specification Qualifications Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply or equivalent experience Degree qualification, or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the post. Qualification in Project Management (PRINCE2 foundation) or equivalent Qualification in Project Management (PRINCE2 Practitioner) or equivalent Evidence of continued professional development Experience Previous work experience in a contracting function: e.g. able to construct complex key performance indicators from specification, appraise suppliers, invite tenders & evaluate complex bids, terms and conditions of contract. Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders. Use of computerised e-procurement & ordering systems. Ability to analyse complex information and spend data to support decision making. Extensive knowledge of best practice, benchmarking and performance measurement techniques. Considerable experience of EU procurement procedures. Extensive experience of contracting function: e.g. ability to manage multi procurement process at a time, evidence of running complex contact process. Knowledge of business planning principles. Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures including problem solving Recruitment services for North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions are provided by the Recruitment Team, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This advert for a vacancy with North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions appears under the authority of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This advert is placed by NTH Foundation Trust on behalf of North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions which is a Limited Liability Partnership operating services within NTH Foundation Trust. Please refer to the attached Terms and Conditions of Employment relating to this vacancy. Please check your email address on a regular basis as applicants invited to attend an interview will be notified via this method. As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to undertake pre-employment screening: Disclosure and Barring Scheme(previously Criminal Records Bureau) Where a post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it may be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Scheme to check for any previous criminal convictions. Should you require a copy of the Trust's Disclosure and Barring Service Policy, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on . Please note the essential qualifications required for the post outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to hold and provide evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be short listed. As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history. Applicants are requested toensure e-mail addressesfor all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable. If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant. North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust operates a No Smoking Policy. . click apply for full job details

Global Head of Third Party Risk Management London, United Kingdom Job Description Who we're looking for The Global Head of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a global framework to assess, monitor, and manage risks associated with Schroders' third-party relationships. This includes vendors, outsourcing partners, service providers, and other external entities critical to the firm's operations. The role ensures that third-party risk is embedded in business decision-making, aligned with regulatory expectations (e.g., FCA, PRA, EBA, SEC), and integrated within the wider enterprise risk management framework. The role requires cross-functional working with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Technology to embed effective risk controls, due diligence, and supplier assurance within all stages of the procurement lifecycle. The role will bring a continuous improvement mindset, staying abreast of the evolving regulatory landscape to ensure Schroders' third party risk practices remain forward looking and fit for purpose. Based in London, the role reports to the Chief Procurement Officer, who is responsible for all Procurement activity across the organisation. About Schroders We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper. The team Group Procurement is the centre of excellence for active commercial management of all of Schroders' supply chain, enabled by great people, disciplined cost management and seamless risk and compliance. Group Procurement sits within the COO Corporate Functions, supporting the wider business on all its third party commercial activity. The team are made up of multiple disciplines across Market Data & Operations, Technology, Corporate Services, Third Party Risk and Procurement Operations. Located across London, Horsham, Singapore, and New York. The base We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We're close to our clients, in the heart of the UK's financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly. What you'll do Lead the development and continuous enhancement of Schroders' Third Party Risk Management strategy and policy. Establish governance structures, including steering committees, reporting lines, and escalation protocols. Ensure alignment with regulatory standards (e.g., DORA, EBA Guidelines, UK PRA SS2/21) and Schroders' risk appetite. Develop and maintain a robust TPRM framework, including risk segmentation, due diligence, onboarding, monitoring, and exit processes. Define risk taxonomy and criticality tiers for third party services. Oversee enterprise wide risk assessments and due diligence of vendors, including financial stability, cyber resilience, and ESG risk. Establish ongoing monitoring mechanisms, including performance reviews, SLA adherence, and control testing. Implement early warning indicators and risk dashboards to track third party exposure and performance. Act as the key control point to prevent the onboarding of supplier risk through data capture, review and assessment. Coordinate the de centralised supplier oversight framework, supporting, advising and collaborating with Business Owners globally, maintaining oversight of supplier reviews and ensuring policy compliance. Work closely with 2nd line risk functions (e.g. Financial Crime, Credit Risk, Business Continuity) to ensure supplier due diligence information is made available for SME review. Design and embed supplier oversight reporting capabilities and continuously improve performance and risk assessment governance and metrics. Continually monitor the global regulatory landscape to ensure policies and procedures remain compliant and fit for purpose. Provide guidance on all areas of the supplier lifecycle and business areas to direct reports and the wider team as required. Own the supplier contract management and oversight platform, ensuring supplier information is recorded, maintained and regularly reviewed. Maintain the Outsourcing Register, including the record of Business Owners, contracts, criticality and associated due diligence activities. Partner with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, IT, and Information Security to embed third party risk management practices. Engage with regulators, internal audit, and external assurance providers on third party risk matters. Communicate third party risk exposures and mitigation strategies to senior management and the board. Lead or support implementation of TPRM systems and tools to automate workflows and reporting. Maintain a centralised third party inventory and ensure quality, consistency, and completeness of vendor data. Support incident response and contingency planning related to third party failures or disruptions. Coordinate with business continuity and resilience teams to ensure robust third party crisis management. The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need Experience in operational risk, third party risk management, enterprise risk within financial services. Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements for outsourcing and third party risk (FCA, PRA, EBA, DORA, etc.). Strong knowledge of contract risk clauses, exit terms, business continuity, and supplier classification models. Proven senior leadership experience managing cross functional teams and risk frameworks in a complex global environment. Experience working closely with 2nd Line Risk and Assurance functions to ensure supplier due diligence is performed, monitored, and aligned to policy. Experience designing, owning and implementing supplier management and oversight frameworks, including contract database or supplier management systems, strong understanding of information security, data privacy, business continuity, and legal/vendor contracting principles. Experience with third party risk platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow VRM, Aravo, Coupa, etc.) is a plus. Adept at leading cross functional engagements with second line and audit teams. Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills; experience engaging with senior stakeholders and regulators. Strategic Thinking Supplier & Third Party Governance Expertise Risk and Control Mindset Regulatory Acumen Leadership & People Management Stakeholder Influence & Communication Analytical & Problem Solving The knowledge, experience and qualifications that'll help Degree in Risk Management, Business, Law, Finance, or related field Master's degree or MBA advantageous Professional certifications in risk or third party management We recognise potential, whoever you are Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

About Freetrade Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers. The Role As our Chief Financial Officer, you will be a strategic and operational leader responsible for shaping Freetrade's financial strategy to ensure sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence. This is a hands-on role where you will balance strategic leadership with the need to drive day-to-day financial execution. You will shape the financial model for our business and be responsible for establishing and scaling an organisation of finance business partners who work directly with product, marketing, people, and operations to fuel our mission. This is a senior executive role that requires strong commercial acumen, deep product understanding, and the ability to translate financial insights into strategic advantage. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and inspire the Finance team and the broader organisation, building an inclusive, high-performing function. Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with Freetrade's growth ambitions. Partner closely with the CEO and executive team to shape company direction, with a strong focus on commercial outcomes and shareholder value. Commercial & Product Finance Work as a key commercial partner for the business, ensuring decisions are grounded in strong financial insight and clear commercial thinking. Partner with the CTO and CMO to evaluate, prioritise, and measure the impact of new features and initiatives. Build pricing and monetisation strategies that balance customer value with sustainable economics. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary finance liaison with Freetrade's Board, the Freetrade Audit & Risk Committee, and our regulator, the FCA. Effectively manage our shareholder relationship with the IG Group, interlocking on key areas such as budget, reporting, and strategy. Leverage and collaborate with IG Group resources, including tax, treasury, and internal audit, to ensure financial efficiency and compliance. Finance Business Partnering Establish and scale a team of finance business partners who support all strategic areas of the business, embedding finance into product, marketing, people, and operations. Drive a culture of collaboration, ensuring that financial insights are accessible, actionable, and drive performance. Equip teams with tools and frameworks to make faster, smarter, more data-informed decisions. Operational & Financial Excellence Own all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting. Partner with the Data team to ensure financial and operational metrics are tracked, analysed, and reported effectively. Ensure KPIs are monitored to understand the health of the business and opportunities, and report progress to the executive team and board. Ensure governance, compliance, and controls while enabling agility and speed. Team Development Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance team. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and commercial thinking. Invest in talent development and create clear growth opportunities within the Finance function. Requirements A strategic leader with strong academic or professional foundations and the ability to drive meaningful change. MBA or equivalent is a plus. Proven experience as a senior finance leader, preferably as a Director or VP of Finance in a fast-paced, product-led organisation (fintech or consumer technology is a strong plus) and are ready to step up into a CFO role. Strong commercial mindset with experience supporting sustainable growth. Experience in or a keen interest in building and scaling finance business partnering within an organisation. Strong product orientation, with an ability to evaluate and influence product and pricing strategy. Deep expertise in financial planning, reporting, and analytics, with the ability to translate complexity into clear insights. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving impact and delivering results. What we don't require We don't require extensive industry experience in financial services or brokerage, although experience or a deep interest in investing are a strong plus. We can teach and onboard the right candidate who is willing to learn our industry. Domain knowledge: We prefer someone who can lead strategy, deliver results by building the right level of partnership, processes, and more, leaning on the expertise of subject matter experts where needed. Benefits Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Why join us This is an opportunity to join a successful fintech company in a senior leadership role that rarely opens up. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the future of financial services. You'll be part of Freetrade's executive team. Hybrid working culture We're operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home. We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together. Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work. Flexibility for those who need it: We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let's talk about it, whether you're a parent or have other care responsibilities. Values At Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty, Focus and Grit. Expect to be asked about these in your interview! Benefits In London: Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked. Bonus Scheme - join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact. First payouts: July 2026 Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%. Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most. Flexibility for those who need it - We're office-first, but life happens. Whether you're a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments. Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Following the completion of our acquisition by IG Group, you can expect our benefits package to further improve as we align with the broader offerings available across the group. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you. To find out more about how we look after your personal data when you apply for a job with us, please see our Recruitment Privacy Policy here. 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Head of Financial Management System (FMS) Strategy & Service Delivery An exciting opportunity has arisen to be responsible for the operational delivery and continuous improvement of the Financial Management System (FMS) and associated enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms across NHS Wales. The role bridges finance, purchase to pay, procurement, supply chain and supplier performance and contract management, system integrity, data management and ensures that the FMS can support NHS business objectives, and adapt to changing reporting requirements and emerging technological solutions. The post holder will ensure systems are robust, future proofed and aligned with national financial and digital transformation policy objectives and operating models. Main duties of the job Provide professional advice and leadership to key stakeholders on the long-term vision for FMS and enterprise systems across NHS Wales, influencing and managing change. Oversee the day-to-day management of FMS, ensuring high availability, performance and end user satisfaction. This includes the Central E-business Services team help desk function providing second- and third-line support for all NHS Wales organisations. Responsible for the delivery and day to day management of highly complex programmes of technical and cultural change, using recognised methodologies such as PRINCE, AGILE and Management of Risk. Programmes may include service upgrades, adoption of common operating models across multiple organisations at pace and new service developments. Champion innovation and emerging technologies, keeping key stakeholders informed of all related system developments both within the NHS and outside, to ensure the NHS in Wales is at the leading edge with FMS solutions, as far as practicable. Examples include Software as a Service, Robotic Process Automation, business intelligence tools including generative and predictive AI. Foster a close working relationship with the NHS Wales finance community as well as with Directors of Digital across NHS Wales including the NWSSP Chief Digital Officer and Digital Heath and Care Wales to ensure policy and strategy alignment, advocating a no surprises principle. About us At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other. Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Person Specification Qualifications Educated to post graduate degree level or equivalent experience, in relevant area. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service qualification. Project Management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or other equivalent methodology. Knowledge of good practice, benchmarking and performance measurement techniques in relevant service area. Knowledge of information governance compliance standards and data sharing protocols. Management of Risk Practitioner or equivalent methodology. Lean Six/Sigma Black Belt qualification or equivalent methodology. Other Ability to access transport (public and/or private) to travel off site for meetings (as appropriate), throughout Wales. Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the Customer Service Excellence standard. An understanding of the structures and healthcare policies in place within NHS Wales. An understanding of the Duty of Quality and how it applies to non-clinical services delivered in Wales. Skills Strong influencing and negotiating skills, a good builder of productive relationships. Self-aware, appropriately confident, resilient and strong under pressure. Ability to challenge the status quo to improve outcomes. Creative and dynamic, strong on lateral thinking, bringing fresh ideas and proposing new but risk evaluated solutions to emerging challenges. Enthusiastic, passionate and committed to making a positive difference. Evidence of recent continuous personal development including accreditations. Determined and tenacious, committed to seeing delivery through to completion. Evidence of implementing service improvement and developing stretch objectives for service area and team. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh. Experience A strong understanding of systems architecture, and experience with ERP systems including payroll and stock management systems. Expertise in data analytics, BI reporting tools and using systems to provide insights for decision making. Proven ability to manage complex programmes including risk and change management, data migration and system configuration involving multiple stakeholder organisations and suppliers. Proven experience of providing dynamic and effective leadership, able to motivate and inspire specialist teams and individuals. Recognised ability to influence strategic thinking of senior NHS organisation leaders and decision makers. Significant experience of operational service management, service design, service transition and continual service improvement. Ability to achieve and maintain relevant ISO accreditations or equivalent service standards. Extensive knowledge of the technology marketspace and both current and emerging ERP and BI reporting systems, our current FMS includes Oracle E-Business suite, Qlik BI reporting systems and specialist Document Management Scanning technologies. Experience of managing enterprise financial systems within a shared service operating environment. Experience of writing business cases and managing procurement exercises and associated legal and governance frameworks. Political awareness, displaying a clear understanding of the implications of both national and local agendas and how they can be managed. 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. Director of Finance and Corporate Services