MLC Partners
Executive Manager Full-time, Permanent Salary: £45,981 Location: Farringdon, hybrid working, minimum 2 days on-site MLC Partners are actively seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Manager to provide exceptional support to the CEO and leadership team at a renowned, impactful and ambitious charity. Turn2us is a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. Offering practical support and information to help everyone thrive, they re working to change the systems and perceptions that cause financial insecurity across the UK. If you have the knowledge and experience to ensure the smooth running of the CEOs office; the executive operations, governance and business support functions organisation-wide and you are passionate about this crucial cause - eradicating financial insecurity, then this could be the ideal opportunity to build your career in a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Executive Support to CEO: Assemble and prepare papers, being the main point of conduct for CEO key meetings. Coordinate, attend, take minutes, and track actions for the Organisational Leadership Team. Manage diary, project manage and carry out administration for the CEO. Coordinate, attend, take minutes, and track actions for the CEO. Follow up on actions from meetings on behalf of the CEO and Chair of EFH, ensuring timely completion. Draft correspondence, manage communications, and liaise with key stakeholders including government departments, Patrons offices, and external partners, ensuring appropriate professionalism. Governance Liaison: Act as the primary liaison between the CEO and the Group Head of Governance, ensuring all governance-related matters are effectively managed by having weekly check ins with both the Chief Executive and Group Head of Governance, and keeping the Director of People, Culture & Governance informed about pertinent matters. Coordinate the preparation and distribution of governance papers and briefing documents for the CEO. Ensure timely submission of board and committee papers, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Support the CEO in governance-related activities, including regulatory compliance and strategic planning discussions. Work closely with the CEO, Director of Finance and Operations, and Property Consultant on property-related matters. Act as secretariat for relevant property committees including meeting scheduling, minute taking and tracking actions. Business Support: Lead the induction of new Business Support team members, ensuring consistency in approach. Hold regular meetings with the Business Support team, inviting feedback and implementing improvements. Lead meetings with Business Support staff to share best practices and resolve operational challenges. Foster a positive and collaborative team environment. Lead and support the Business Support team, providing a backup service to teams across the organisation, ensuring tasks are carried out in a timely manner. Where there is insufficient capacity within the Business Support Team, this may mean sourcing a temp or outside agency. Person Specification: It s 2025, no-one should be lying awake worrying about mounting bills. No child should be starting their school day cold and hungry. But the fact is, it s happening, and we want to end it. With an ambitious strategy, we need a strong leader to work alongside the CEO and leadership team who can streamline operations and coordinate key business functions. Successful applicants will have previous experience providing executive support at a senior level with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You should have a sound understanding of governance processes, including board and committee administration, be an excellent communicator with the ability to draft high-quality correspondence. In addition, you will bring proven leadership experience, motivating and coordinating others, while demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the values of Turn2us. Essential Criteria: Significant experience in a high-level Executive Assistant or Business Support Management role. Strong knowledge of governance processes, including board and committee administration. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. High-level written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting formal correspondence and briefing papers. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate and motivate others. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with digital collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint). Skills: Substantial experience working in a senior administrative role or comparable work, highly organised, able to plan proactively and prioritise work, with excellent time management skills and the ability to deliver to a deadline under pressure within a context of competing demands Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), CRM databases and virtual meeting products Ability to take a strategic approach, working across the organisation to suggest and implement processes and systems, creating business plans for new initiatives Understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning to support effective impact and continuous improvement, good project management and budgeting skills Demonstrable and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to manage effective working relationships. Knowledge: Understanding of safeguarding and safe working practices including Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and its practical application Experience of organisation of meetings, travel arranging, diary management and email management Ability to take concise, accurate and efficiently produced minutes of meetings Line management experience and ability to motivate others Attributes: Personal commitment to the work of Turn2us Resilience, good problem-solving skills Initiative/self-starter: able to operate independently and be a team worker. A continual improvement approach to yourself and to the work Tactful and diplomatic with emotional intelligence How to Apply/Interview dates To express your interest or request the full candidate briefing pack, please contact Tess at MLC directly or submit your application via the link provided. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of financial insecurity or those from underrepresented communities, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Closing date of applications: Friday 14th November 1st stage interviews: w/c 17th November 2nd stage interviews (face-to-face): w/c 24th November
Executive Manager Full-time, Permanent Salary: £45,981 Location: Farringdon, hybrid working, minimum 2 days on-site MLC Partners are actively seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Manager to provide exceptional support to the CEO and leadership team at a renowned, impactful and ambitious charity. Turn2us is a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. Offering practical support and information to help everyone thrive, they re working to change the systems and perceptions that cause financial insecurity across the UK. If you have the knowledge and experience to ensure the smooth running of the CEOs office; the executive operations, governance and business support functions organisation-wide and you are passionate about this crucial cause - eradicating financial insecurity, then this could be the ideal opportunity to build your career in a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Executive Support to CEO: Assemble and prepare papers, being the main point of conduct for CEO key meetings. Coordinate, attend, take minutes, and track actions for the Organisational Leadership Team. Manage diary, project manage and carry out administration for the CEO. Coordinate, attend, take minutes, and track actions for the CEO. Follow up on actions from meetings on behalf of the CEO and Chair of EFH, ensuring timely completion. Draft correspondence, manage communications, and liaise with key stakeholders including government departments, Patrons offices, and external partners, ensuring appropriate professionalism. Governance Liaison: Act as the primary liaison between the CEO and the Group Head of Governance, ensuring all governance-related matters are effectively managed by having weekly check ins with both the Chief Executive and Group Head of Governance, and keeping the Director of People, Culture & Governance informed about pertinent matters. Coordinate the preparation and distribution of governance papers and briefing documents for the CEO. Ensure timely submission of board and committee papers, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Support the CEO in governance-related activities, including regulatory compliance and strategic planning discussions. Work closely with the CEO, Director of Finance and Operations, and Property Consultant on property-related matters. Act as secretariat for relevant property committees including meeting scheduling, minute taking and tracking actions. Business Support: Lead the induction of new Business Support team members, ensuring consistency in approach. Hold regular meetings with the Business Support team, inviting feedback and implementing improvements. Lead meetings with Business Support staff to share best practices and resolve operational challenges. Foster a positive and collaborative team environment. Lead and support the Business Support team, providing a backup service to teams across the organisation, ensuring tasks are carried out in a timely manner. Where there is insufficient capacity within the Business Support Team, this may mean sourcing a temp or outside agency. Person Specification: It s 2025, no-one should be lying awake worrying about mounting bills. No child should be starting their school day cold and hungry. But the fact is, it s happening, and we want to end it. With an ambitious strategy, we need a strong leader to work alongside the CEO and leadership team who can streamline operations and coordinate key business functions. Successful applicants will have previous experience providing executive support at a senior level with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You should have a sound understanding of governance processes, including board and committee administration, be an excellent communicator with the ability to draft high-quality correspondence. In addition, you will bring proven leadership experience, motivating and coordinating others, while demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the values of Turn2us. Essential Criteria: Significant experience in a high-level Executive Assistant or Business Support Management role. Strong knowledge of governance processes, including board and committee administration. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. High-level written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting formal correspondence and briefing papers. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate and motivate others. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with digital collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint). Skills: Substantial experience working in a senior administrative role or comparable work, highly organised, able to plan proactively and prioritise work, with excellent time management skills and the ability to deliver to a deadline under pressure within a context of competing demands Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), CRM databases and virtual meeting products Ability to take a strategic approach, working across the organisation to suggest and implement processes and systems, creating business plans for new initiatives Understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning to support effective impact and continuous improvement, good project management and budgeting skills Demonstrable and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to manage effective working relationships. Knowledge: Understanding of safeguarding and safe working practices including Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and its practical application Experience of organisation of meetings, travel arranging, diary management and email management Ability to take concise, accurate and efficiently produced minutes of meetings Line management experience and ability to motivate others Attributes: Personal commitment to the work of Turn2us Resilience, good problem-solving skills Initiative/self-starter: able to operate independently and be a team worker. A continual improvement approach to yourself and to the work Tactful and diplomatic with emotional intelligence How to Apply/Interview dates To express your interest or request the full candidate briefing pack, please contact Tess at MLC directly or submit your application via the link provided. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of financial insecurity or those from underrepresented communities, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Closing date of applications: Friday 14th November 1st stage interviews: w/c 17th November 2nd stage interviews (face-to-face): w/c 24th November
MLC Partners
NHS General Manager - Diagnostics Job Title: General Manager (Diagnostics) Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 (Agenda for Change Band 8d, fringe) Contract: Permanent Location: Home Counties About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated General Manager to lead and manage Diagnostics services. This is a senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver services across a complex and dynamic portfolio, ensuring patients benefit from safe, efficient, and innovative care. Reporting at senior level, you will be accountable for the overall operational management, service development, performance delivery and financial sustainability of Diagnostics. Working closely with senior clinicians, divisional teams, and wider system partners, you will drive improvements in access, quality, and productivity. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership for Diagnostics, ensuring delivery against performance targets, quality standards, and financial plans. Lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring effective workforce planning, staff engagement, and development. Develop and implement strategies to improve patient pathways, reduce waiting times, and maximise use of diagnostic capacity. Oversee the delivery of service transformation programmes in line with Trust and system priorities. Build strong partnerships across Integrated Care Systems, working with commissioners and providers to deliver joined-up diagnostic services. Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards. About You We are looking for a proven NHS leader with the skills and experience to deliver results at pace in a complex healthcare environment. You will bring: Significant experience in operational and programme management at senior level, ideally within Diagnostics or a related service. Strong track record of working across system partnerships, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively. Excellent people management skills, with experience of leading large, diverse teams. Proven ability to deliver performance improvement, transformation, and financial sustainability. A strategic mindset, with the ability to innovate and anticipate future service needs. Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in leading Diagnostics at a time of national focus on expanding and transforming diagnostic services. You will be joining a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. Apply Now If you're ready to take on a senior leadership role where you can make a real difference in shaping the future of Diagnostics, we'd love to hear from you.
NHS General Manager - Diagnostics Job Title: General Manager (Diagnostics) Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 (Agenda for Change Band 8d, fringe) Contract: Permanent Location: Home Counties About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated General Manager to lead and manage Diagnostics services. This is a senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver services across a complex and dynamic portfolio, ensuring patients benefit from safe, efficient, and innovative care. Reporting at senior level, you will be accountable for the overall operational management, service development, performance delivery and financial sustainability of Diagnostics. Working closely with senior clinicians, divisional teams, and wider system partners, you will drive improvements in access, quality, and productivity. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership for Diagnostics, ensuring delivery against performance targets, quality standards, and financial plans. Lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring effective workforce planning, staff engagement, and development. Develop and implement strategies to improve patient pathways, reduce waiting times, and maximise use of diagnostic capacity. Oversee the delivery of service transformation programmes in line with Trust and system priorities. Build strong partnerships across Integrated Care Systems, working with commissioners and providers to deliver joined-up diagnostic services. Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards. About You We are looking for a proven NHS leader with the skills and experience to deliver results at pace in a complex healthcare environment. You will bring: Significant experience in operational and programme management at senior level, ideally within Diagnostics or a related service. Strong track record of working across system partnerships, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively. Excellent people management skills, with experience of leading large, diverse teams. Proven ability to deliver performance improvement, transformation, and financial sustainability. A strategic mindset, with the ability to innovate and anticipate future service needs. Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in leading Diagnostics at a time of national focus on expanding and transforming diagnostic services. You will be joining a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. Apply Now If you're ready to take on a senior leadership role where you can make a real difference in shaping the future of Diagnostics, we'd love to hear from you.
MLC Partners
Head of Site Operations - Pathology Location: London / South East Contract: Permanent Salary: £85-95k (dependent on experience) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Site Operations to take on a career-defining role: leading the opening and operational launch of the brand-new Hub Laboratory. This new facility is currently under construction, and you will play a central role in the transition, commissioning, and mobilisation of services, ensuring the Hub is set up to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services from day one. Once operational, you will act as the site lead and senior point of contact for service users, overseeing staff, resources, and processes to ensure that contractual and regulatory standards are consistently met. Key Responsibilities Lead the transition and opening of the new Hub, including service commissioning and mobilisation. Provide overall leadership and management of laboratory operations post-opening. Ensure delivery against contractual KPIs and compliance with UKAS, MHRA, and CQC standards. Recruit, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective rotas, training, and performance management. Manage budgets, consumables, and equipment to ensure cost-effective and safe service delivery. Drive continuous quality improvement and operational efficiency. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS and clinical partners. About You We're looking for a proven leader with strong operational management skills, who thrives in complex environments and can deliver at pace. You'll bring: Significant experience managing acute laboratory services in large, complex environments. In-depth knowledge of maintaining accredited services and compliance with UKAS/MHRA/CQC standards. Experience of leading change, service mobilisation, or new facility openings. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative partnerships. Why Join Us? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape, launch, and lead a brand-new laboratory hub, ensuring it becomes a cornerstone of safe, effective, and innovative patient care. Apply Now If you're ready to take on a leadership role where you'll oversee the transition, opening, and future success of a new healthcare hub, we'd love to hear from you.
Head of Site Operations - Pathology Location: London / South East Contract: Permanent Salary: £85-95k (dependent on experience) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Site Operations to take on a career-defining role: leading the opening and operational launch of the brand-new Hub Laboratory. This new facility is currently under construction, and you will play a central role in the transition, commissioning, and mobilisation of services, ensuring the Hub is set up to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services from day one. Once operational, you will act as the site lead and senior point of contact for service users, overseeing staff, resources, and processes to ensure that contractual and regulatory standards are consistently met. Key Responsibilities Lead the transition and opening of the new Hub, including service commissioning and mobilisation. Provide overall leadership and management of laboratory operations post-opening. Ensure delivery against contractual KPIs and compliance with UKAS, MHRA, and CQC standards. Recruit, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective rotas, training, and performance management. Manage budgets, consumables, and equipment to ensure cost-effective and safe service delivery. Drive continuous quality improvement and operational efficiency. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS and clinical partners. About You We're looking for a proven leader with strong operational management skills, who thrives in complex environments and can deliver at pace. You'll bring: Significant experience managing acute laboratory services in large, complex environments. In-depth knowledge of maintaining accredited services and compliance with UKAS/MHRA/CQC standards. Experience of leading change, service mobilisation, or new facility openings. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative partnerships. Why Join Us? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape, launch, and lead a brand-new laboratory hub, ensuring it becomes a cornerstone of safe, effective, and innovative patient care. Apply Now If you're ready to take on a leadership role where you'll oversee the transition, opening, and future success of a new healthcare hub, we'd love to hear from you.
