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Job Title: Head of Finance Consulting Employment Type: Permanent Salary: up to 110,000 per annum + bonus + benefits + car allowance Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite and remainder home working Our client, a large public sector organisation, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join their team as a Head of Operational Excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and innovative work environment where your expertise will be valued. Responsibilities: Develop and implement consulting services to enhance operations efficiently and effectively within the corporate functions. Collaborate with clients to identify challenges and opportunities within their operations. Lead a team of Consultants and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure compliance and relevance in consulting practices. Qualifications and Essential Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance or related field Proven experience in working for a consultancy with a track record of success. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships. NHS Experience is essential. The successful candidate will need to be able to travel to meet key stakeholders across the UK, which will be reimbursed. If you are a dedicated and experienced professional, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Chair (Voluntary) Age UK Stockport Location: Stockport Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per month Could you help shape the future of later life in Stockport? Age UK Stockport is looking for an exceptional individual to become our next Chair. For 80 years we've supported people in later life across the borough, helping them remain independent, connected and well. Today we're recognised as one of Stockport's leading independent charities, working with local communities, the NHS, Stockport Council and voluntary sector partners to improve lives every day. As Chair, you'll provide strategic leadership to our Board, work closely with our Chief Executive and represent the charity across the borough and beyond. You'll help shape our future direction while ensuring we continue to make a positive difference for people in later life. This is a voluntary role offering the chance to make a genuine impact within your community. We're looking for someone who: Has senior leadership, executive or Board-level experience. Can provide strategic oversight and good governance. Enjoys building partnerships and influencing others. Shares our values and commitment to improving later life. Has a strong, current personal connection with Stockport. Whether you live or work here or have been brought up here and still live nearby, you'll understand our communities and want to help shape their future. Why join us? Age UK Stockport is an independent charity , governed locally and focused on the needs of Stockport residents. Plus, we're part of a collaboration of eight independent Age UK charities working together across Greater Manchester, aiming to influence regionally to support people in later life. Previous Chair experience isn't essential. If you have the leadership skills, strategic thinking and passion to help shape the next chapter of Age UK Stockport, we'd love to hear from you. For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact Jonathan Phillips, Seymour John. Closing Date September 14th 2026

Head of Finance, Procurement & Shared Services Transformation Consulting Salary: 110,000 + 20% Bonus (up to 40%) + 6,600 Car Allowance Location: London / Hybrid Build a consulting practice, not just join one. Partner with CFOs, CPOs and senior Government leaders. Lead Finance, Procurement and Shared Services transformation at scale. Shape a new consulting capability backed by a major established organisation. The Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to form part of the leadership team for a newly established consulting capability within a major international technology, business services and transformation organisation. The organisation has significant scale, established client relationships and proven capability across consulting, technology, AI-enabled transformation, business process services and operational delivery. The opportunity is to build and lead a specialist Finance, Procurement and Shared Services Transformation consulting practice within that wider platform. You will work with CFOs, Finance Directors, Chief Procurement Officers, COOs, Transformation Leaders, Senior Civil Servants, Director-level public servants, ministers, politicians and wider leadership teams to design and deliver finance, procurement, shared services and broader cost transformation outcomes. This role is designed for an experienced consulting professional who wants to shape something from the start: driving growth, leading major bids, setting up a new team and delivering complex transformation programmes. The role combines advisory-led transformation with industrialised, scalable delivery. You will act as the bridge between strategy and execution, shaping transformation agendas while ensuring they are successfully delivered at scale through operational, AI and technology-enabled capability. Role Responsibilities Relationship, Sales & Bid Leadership Define and own the Finance, Procurement and Shared Services Transformation consulting vision, market positioning, value propositions, commercial models and go-to-market plans. Build and maintain C-suite relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors, Chief Procurement Officers, Transformation Leaders, COOs and senior public sector stakeholders. Originate and convert sales opportunities, particularly those aligned to outsourcing, managed services and large-scale transformation. Lead the full sales lifecycle, including qualification, solution design, proposal development and commercial negotiation. Lead public sector framework opportunities, competitive bids and major pitch presentations. Develop tailored recommendations and solutions to meet client needs. Leverage an existing client network to drive growth and account expansion. Drive thought leadership and support marketing events, including conference speaking and client roundtables. Client Delivery & Engagement Leadership Lead end-to-end Finance, Procurement and Shared Services transformation programmes from strategy through to implementation and benefits realisation. Act as Engagement Lead on large-scale programmes and provide senior oversight, SME input and relationship management. Manage governance, risk, financial performance and stakeholder alignment. Ensure seamless alignment between consulting outputs and scalable operational delivery models. Deliver measurable outcomes including cost reduction, working capital improvement, process efficiency, service improvement and revenue uplift. Practice Development & Leadership Build and grow a differentiated Finance, Procurement and Shared Services consulting practice. Develop consulting-specific and integrated offerings combining advisory, technology and delivery. Create reusable assets, methodologies and thought leadership showcasing end-to-end transformation capability. Strengthen collaboration between consulting and delivery teams. Recruit, coach and develop consulting talent. Own revenue, margin and utilisation targets for the practice. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience in technology-enabled finance, procurement, shared services or cost transformation. Strong consulting background or significant experience scoping and leading complex transformation within relevant sectors. Existing network of senior clients across Government, Public Sector, Financial Services, Utilities or other regulated environments. Track record of originating and closing sales, writing formal bids and leading pitch presentations. Experience developing innovative technology-enabled solutions that address complex client problems. Experience leading AI and technology-enabled transformation programmes that deliver tangible outcomes. Experience developing consulting practices, propositions, methodologies and go-to-market plans. Subject matter expertise across FP&A, Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, sourcing, invoice processing, revenue optimisation, treasury, working capital improvement and controls automation. Experience of Target Operating Model design, shared services, Global Business Services, process re-engineering, performance management and KPI frameworks. Knowledge of ERP transformation, digital procurement platforms, automation and data-driven decision making. Why Join? This is an opportunity to create and lead a specialist consulting practice with the backing of a major established organisation. You will have the autonomy to shape the market proposition, build a team, lead major bids and deliver meaningful transformation across Government and complex regulated environments. SC Clearance (Desirable) Due to the nature of the client portfolio, candidates must either hold active Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible and willing to undergo SC vetting. Many engagements will involve working within sensitive Government and Public Sector environments.

Finance Manager 9 12-month fixed term contract Location: Andover, Hampshire Salary: £65,000 £75,000 Working pattern: 4 to 5 days per week on site Start date: Candidates must be available to start no later than 1st October We are working with a well-established international manufacturing business seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function for a key UK manufacturing operation in Andover. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role sitting as part of the Operations Management team. The successful candidate will play a central role in financial planning, reporting, operational performance improvement, compliance, controls and transactional processing. The role would suit an experienced finance professional with manufacturing experience who enjoys being close to the operation and influencing performance across cost, margin, working capital and operational KPIs. The Role Reporting to senior finance and operational leadership, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the finance function (your team is actually based in Romania), ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial control and meaningful operational insight. You will work closely with manufacturing and operations colleagues to support business planning, forecasting, cost control, investment decisions and profit improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Act as a key member of the Operations Management team, providing financial leadership, insight and challenge. Lead monthly financial reporting, including profit and loss, balance sheet performance and operational KPI reporting. Prepare monthly operational forecasts, identify variances and provide clear analysis of headwinds, tailwinds and improvement opportunities. Maintain and improve standard costing processes, supporting analysis of product, process and operational costs. Support baseline profit improvement activity by tracking initiatives, reporting progress and challenging performance. Provide financial analysis to support capital investment decisions and business planning. Oversee compliance, internal controls, statutory reporting, HMRC requirements, audit activity, cash management, payroll and expenses. Lead and develop finance support resources, including transactional processing and overseas finance support. Ensure financial processes are disciplined, compliant and aligned with organisational policy and statutory requirements. About You You will be a confident, self-starting Finance Manager / Financial Controller with strong operational finance experience, ideally gained in a manufacturing environment. You will be comfortable working at pace, partnering with operational teams and providing robust financial insight that supports commercial decision-making. Skills and Experience Professional accounting qualification preferred, such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA. Minimum of five years finance experience, ideally including manufacturing, operations or engineering-led environments. Experience leading or managing a finance function. Strong knowledge of management reporting, forecasting, budgeting, standard costing and financial controls. Experience in a multinational or multi-site environment would be advantageous. Good understanding of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies would be beneficial. Strong analytical capability, clear communication skills and the ability to influence colleagues at all levels. A practical, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge, support and improve operational performance. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a key finance leadership role within a complex and international manufacturing setting. The position offers genuine visibility across operations, finance and senior leadership, with the opportunity to make a difference.

Head of People & HR Transformation Consulting Salary: 110,000 + 20% Bonus (up to 40%) + 6,600 Car Allowance Location: London/Hybrid Build a consulting practice, not just join one. Work with Ministers, Senior Civil Servants and C-suite leaders. Lead large-scale workforce and HR transformation programmes. Shape a new consulting capability backed by a major established organisation. The Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to form part of the leadership team for a newly established consulting capability within a major international technology, business services and transformation organisation. The organisation is not a start-up. It is a large, well-established, enterprise-scale business with significant capability across consulting, technology, operations, AI-enabled transformation and managed services. What is new is the dedicated consulting entity and the opportunity to build a specialist People & HR Transformation practice from the beginning. You will work with HR Directors, Chief People Officers, COOs, Transformation Leaders, Senior Civil Servants, Director-level public servants, ministers, politicians and wider public sector leadership teams to design and deliver workforce strategies, HR operating models and large-scale sustainable transformation outcomes that put people at the centre. This role is uniquely positioned to combine advisory-led transformation with industrialised, scalable delivery. You will act as the bridge between strategy and execution, shaping transformation agendas while ensuring they are successfully delivered at scale through operational, AI and technology-enabled capability. The core objective is to drive profitable growth, win and deliver complex transformation programmes, and establish a differentiated People & HR consulting practice that achieves tangible outcomes for clients. Role Responsibilities Relationship, Sales & Bid Leadership Define and own the People & HR consulting vision, market positioning, value propositions, commercial models and go-to-market plans. Build and maintain senior relationships with HRDs, CPOs, Transformation Leaders, COOs, Senior Civil Servants, Director-level public servants and wider executive stakeholders. Originate and convert sales opportunities, particularly those aligned to outsourcing, managed services and large-scale transformation. Lead the full sales lifecycle, including qualification, solution design, proposal development and commercial negotiation. Lead public sector framework opportunities, competitive bids and major pitch presentations. Develop tailored recommendations and solutions that respond to complex client needs. Use your senior client network to drive growth and account expansion. Develop thought leadership and support market-facing activity including events, roundtables and conference speaking. Client Delivery & Engagement Leadership Lead end-to-end workforce and HR transformation programmes from strategy through to implementation and benefits realisation. Act as Engagement Lead on large-scale programmes, providing senior oversight, subject matter expertise and client relationship management. Manage governance, risk, financial performance and stakeholder alignment. Ensure consulting outputs are clearly aligned to scalable operational and technology-enabled delivery models. Deliver measurable outcomes for clients, including improved service performance, cost reduction, workforce effectiveness and sustainable change. Practice Development & Leadership Build and grow a differentiated People & HR Transformation consulting practice. Develop integrated offerings that combine advisory, technology, operational delivery and AI-enabled transformation. Create reusable assets, methodologies and thought leadership. Recruit, coach and develop consulting talent. Lead performance management, capability building and team development. Own revenue, margin and utilisation targets for the practice. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience leading workforce, people, HR or organisational transformation programmes. Strong consulting background or significant experience scoping and leading complex transformation in relevant sectors. Existing network of senior clients across Government, Public Sector, Financial Services, Utilities or other regulated environments. Track record of originating and closing sales, writing formal bids and leading pitch presentations. Experience designing technology-enabled solutions that address complex client problems. Experience leading AI and technology-enabled transformation programmes that deliver tangible outcomes. Experience developing consulting propositions, methodologies and go-to-market plans. Deep expertise across workforce strategy, workforce planning, HR operating models, HR shared services, HR process transformation, change management, communications and adoption. Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to convert client conversations into new work. Ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams. Why Join? This is a rare chance to build a consulting practice from the ground up while being backed by a major, established organisation with significant scale, delivery capability, client reach and investment. You will have genuine influence over proposition development, market positioning, team growth, client strategy and revenue generation. For a senior consulting leader who wants ownership, visibility and the opportunity to build something meaningful, this is a career-defining role. SC Clearance (Desirable) Due to the nature of the client portfolio, candidates must either hold active Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible and willing to undergo SC vetting. Many engagements will involve working within sensitive Government and Public Sector environments.

Contract Opportunity Location: Midlands - Hybrid Working Salary: Competitive Day Rate - Outside of IR35 Lead the Delivery of a Major NHS EPR Programme We are supporting a large NHS acute trust seeking an experienced Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of a major Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme. Working closely with the Programme Director and Executive team, you will oversee the successful delivery of a complex digital transformation programme that will have a significant impact on clinical services, operational efficiency and patient outcomes across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NHS EPR professional who can operate at both strategic and operational levels and is comfortable deputising for the Programme Director when required. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of key workstreams within a large-scale EPR programme. Manage programme plans, risks, issues, dependencies and governance. Coordinate clinical, operational, digital and supplier stakeholders. Support executive reporting and Programme Board activities. Drive programme assurance, readiness and go-live planning. Ensure delivery remains aligned to programme objectives, benefits and timescales. Deputise for the Programme Director when required, representing the programme across senior stakeholder forums. Essential Experience Significant Programme Management experience within the NHS. Previous EPR implementation experience within a large NHS Acute Trust. Proven track record delivering complex digital transformation programmes. Experience working closely with Executive Directors and senior clinical stakeholders. Strong governance, RAID and programme controls experience. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience of Nervecentre, Epic, Cerner, Lorenzo, Oracle Health or similar EPR platforms. Full lifecycle EPR implementation and go-live experience. Experience within teaching hospitals or large multi-site acute organisations. MSP, PRINCE2 or equivalent programme management qualifications. The Person You will be a credible and influential Programme Manager with the confidence to engage at Board level while maintaining a strong grip on delivery. You will be comfortable navigating the complexities of a large NHS acute environment and capable of stepping into Programme Director responsibilities when required. To Apply Please submit your CV as soon as possible. We are particularly interested in candidates who are immediately available or becoming available within the next week. Due to the urgency of this requirement, early applications are strongly encouraged.

People Services Adviser 12 month contract Shrewsbury Office Based with occasional local travel/working from home if required at times Salary 34,530 - 38,367 Full time The Company Seymour John are exclusively partnering with a leading organisation to appoint a People Services Adviser. Offering a unique blend of professional development, meaningful work and an exceptional workplace culture, this role presents an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to make a tangible impact within a respected and purpose-driven organisation. As the organisation continues to invest in its people and culture agenda, they are seeking a People Services Adviser to join their dedicated HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys building relationships, supporting managers and helping to create an engaged, inclusive and positive working environment. The Opportunity In this role, you will play a key part in delivering a responsive, professional and values-led HR service across the organisation. Working closely with managers and colleagues, you will provide practical advice and support on a broad range of people matters while helping to ensure HR processes are delivered efficiently, consistently and in line with employment legislation and best practice. Key responsibilities will include: Providing day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers, employees and volunteers Supporting employee relations matters including absence management, performance, conduct, grievance, probation and flexible working cases Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and workforce compliance activities Maintaining accurate HR records and supporting reporting and audit requirements Promoting a positive, inclusive and values-driven culture Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the People Services function Personal Profile This is much more than a traditional HR role. You will be joining an organisation where people are at the heart of everything they do, with a culture built around collaboration, inclusion and support. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, influence the employee experience and develop your career within a highly regarded organisation. You will ideally have: CIPD qualification (or be working towards one) or equivalent HR experience Experience providing HR advice and support to managers and employees A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice Experience supporting employee relations casework Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail A professional, collaborative and compassionate approach TO APPLY Please contact Joe Woodall at Seymour John Ltd By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. To understand how we will use your personal data, please read the Privacy Policy on our website

Estates Manager £53,800 - £60,500 per annum Gloucestershire Full Time and On-site The Estates Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the Associate Director of Estates to ensure that the healthcare properties are safe and well-maintained. This involves providing a cost-effective, efficient, and safe maintenance service through the combined efforts of direct labour and contractors, overseeing both external and internal environmental management, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors. Therefore, you will be required to: To lead on the building and engineering safety, inspection and maintenance. To operationally manage all estates activities across: Healthcare Engineering, Decontamination, Medical gases, Ventilation, Water, Fire, Electrical, Environment, Pressure Systems To ensure Authorised person roles are covered (electricity, heating/ventilation, lifts, medical gases, decontamination, confined spaces, working at heights, gas systems and pressure systems)., taking lead responsibility in person where appropriate. Linking with the Associate Director of Estates and senior colleagues to ensure the effective management of Service Level Agreements/Contracts across a variety of estates related disciplines including: Direct contracts with specialist advisors, contractors and consultants, Estates maintenance Service Level Agreement/contract with the Hospital Trust, Implementation and operational management of safe systems of work, Monitoring, supervising and auditing specialist contractors, Construction, Design and Management Regulation compliance QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS To have an industry qualification in engineering, technology, building, surveying, or architecture plus either an appropriate mechanical or electrical formal qualification in estates disciplines; industry qualification in management safety Registered Professional in relevant FM Institution. To have excellent communication, negotiation and training skills; and the ability to motivate and support staff To understand budget management and effectively manage the expenditure so as to remain within the budget allocated To have demonstrable knowledge of healthcare processes and interdepartmental relationships To be self-motivated and able to organise, prioritise workload and delegate appropriately with the ability to make and justify rational decisions quickly. To have sound knowledge of environmental management, health & safety requirements/legislation to include COSHH, risk management, Legionella etc. To have extensive experience of engineering services to buildings, and of building construction, with specific geographical knowledge of the services and equipment throughout the properties to be maintained To have detailed knowledge and experience in engineering services to buildings, building construction and maintenance management strategies and techniques To have a detailed knowledge of Building Management Systems and AutoCAD; advanced skills in using departmental computer software systems comprising of FMIS, Safecode, Smartstream, ELVIS including the full Microsoft Office package of, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Bactraq and Project Further information For further information, please contact John Lavictoire