MLC Partners

People, Culture & Governance Officer Full Time, Permanent Salary: £32,623 Location: Farringdon, hybrid working, 1-2 days on-site Would you like to work for a meaningful organisation amongst a team of diverse and dedicated colleagues collectively striving towards one greater goal? MLC Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering with the charity Turn2us in their active search for a dedicated and experienced administration officer to work in the heart of the organisation, their People, Culture and Governance Team. With their overarching mission to make financial security a basic right for everybody in the UK, there may not be a more crucial time for the pivotal work that Turn2us do every day. This opportunity to work with their HR team, supporting the Director of People, Culture & Governance and the wider team, is the perfect way to contribute to their great mission; to change the system . Responsibilities will include, but not limited to; Providing comprehensive administration support to the Director of People, Culture & Governance, and the wider team; Provide diary management to the Director including scheduling appointments and meetings. Setup and track PCG leadership meetings. Ensure the Director has relevant papers in advance of scheduled meetings. Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics as required. Drafting correspondence, making telephone calls and attending meetings as requested by the Director. Coordinating, attending and taking minutes and tracking actions for OLT and Heads meetings as required. Following up on actions from meetings on behalf of the Director, ensuring that they are addressed by the appropriate people within agreed timescales. To provide administrative support in creating presentations and documents for Board meetings, Organisational Leadership Team meetings (OLT), and other key forums. Providing project management for People and Culture related activities, projects and meetings; Support project planning and implementation of People & Culture initiatives, such as staff engagement activities. Support the preparation of reports and maintain accurate project records. Provide administrative support for workshops, training sessions, and team events. Provide administrative and logistical support for the planning, coordination, and delivery of cross-organisational projects where agreed with the Director of People, Culture & Governance. Track project timelines, maintain action logs. Support collaboration across teams by scheduling project meetings and preparing supporting documentation. Supporting internal communications on behalf of the Director of People & Culture; Assist the Director with drafting internal communications, announcements, and updates for staff. Help coordinate staff engagement activities and feedback mechanisms to strengthen communication channels. Liaising with external providers supporting the organisations People and Culture governance work; Act as a point of contact for external providers and consultants working with the People & Culture and Governance directorate. Coordinate meetings, contracts, and service delivery arrangements. Ensure relevant documentation is filed and shared appropriately. Providing administrative support in creating presentations and documents for Board meetings, Organisational Leadership Team, Heads and other meetings and events. To support the directorate in its work with ensuring an inclusive and values driven organisation; Provide administrative support to the director on projects and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Help coordinate staff engagement activities aligned to the organisation s values. Ensure meeting agendas, communications, and project materials reflect inclusive practice. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a similar role, the ability to take concise and accurate minutes, to work under pressure to tight and competing deadlines whilst able to maintain excellent interpersonal skills to deal with people at all levels. In addition, an overarching passion for the charity s values and ethos is key to your success in this role alongside an understanding of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and how it applies to the work of Turn2us. Person Specification Skills: Good oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills: able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to confidently engage with different people both virtually and in person. Ability to take concise, accurate and efficiently produced minutes of meetings. Ability to work under pressure, managing competing priorities, to deliver outputs in a timely and appropriate manner. Experience: Some awareness of project management Administrative and diary management experience. Experience of organisation of meetings, travel arranging, diary management and email management. Relevant notes/candidate pack: To express your interest or request the full candidate briefing pack, please contact Annabelle 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. Applications for this role are under constant review, and our client is particularly interested in any suitable candidates that can start immediately.

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.

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.