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Your new company An exciting, fast-scaling digital solutions business is searching for a commercially minded, strategic Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team and shape the next phase of growth. The organisation is experiencing strong demand for its services and is now building the financial infrastructure required to scale confidently and sustainably.This is a rare opportunity to become a key senior leader within a business entering a pivotal period of expansion, product evolution and market acceleration. Your New Role As CFO, you will act as the strategic financial partner to the CEO and Board, owning the end-to-end financial strategy and operations. You will build a scalable finance function, drive performance across the organisation, and ensure the business is prepared for future fundraising or strategic events. Leading and scaling the finance function with robust processes, systems and controls Managing budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling and long-range planning Partnering with sales, product and operations to optimise pricing, margins and profitability Preparing the business for potential fundraising and investor scrutiny Overseeing cash flow, capital allocation and financial risk management Delivering clear, insight-led board reporting and recommendations Developing a high performing finance team to support growth What You'll Need to Succeed Experience as a CFO or Finance Director within tech, SaaS, digital or high-growth environments A proven track record of scaling finance functions and improving financial performance Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence cross-functional decision-making Deep experience in forecasting, pricing, FP&A, cash management and investor reporting Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and boards A proactive, adaptable mindset suited to a founder-led, fast-moving culture. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Director of Advocacy £67,000 - £70,000, plus 8% pension contribution 35 hours per week flexible working and part-time considered Permanent role Hybrid working home working, with travel to our Godalming office and regular meetings in London Lead the strategy. Influence the law. Change the future for animals. The League Against Cruel Sports is the UK s leading charity working to create a kinder society where animals are never harmed in the name of sport . From securing the landmark Hunting Act to exposing cruelty through investigations and championing stronger protections, we are driven by compassion and powered by evidence. We are now seeking a Director of Advocacy a strategic, inspiring leader who can steer our campaigns, public affairs and intelligence work to deliver meaningful and lasting change for animals. The focus of the role is mission delivery - ending cruel sports . About the role This is a high-profile leadership position at the heart of the organisation, you will oversee the strategy for political change (with a particular focus on England and Wales). You will: Provide strategic leadership for our campaigns, public affairs and intelligence functions (England & Wales). Lead organisational planning to ensure our advocacy is aligned, evidence-led and delivers maximum impact. Oversee the development of compelling campaigns to influence public opinion and drive legislative change. Ensure operational robustness, risk management and governance across all advocacy activities. Play a hands-on role developing our strategy for engagement with different press and broadcast media platforms and contributing to our capacity for delivering this work, supporting our Senior Communications Officer. Inspire and develop a talented team, line managing the Heads of Campaigns, Intelligence and Public Affairs. Work closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and senior leadership to ensure a unified approach. Support the CEO on strategic messaging, while they remain the organisation s primary spokesperson. This role is predominantly internally focused shaping the strategy, strengthening systems, and empowering teams with the evidence and direction needed to create effective advocacy. It is also an exceptional opportunity for someone aspiring to future executive leadership. About you We re looking for someone who brings: Leadership experience in advocacy, campaigns, media or public affairs (ideally within the charity or campaigning sector). A deep understanding of political and legislative processes in England & Wales. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive cross-organisational planning. Strong strategic judgement with a track record of influencing policy or social change. Experience managing operational risk in complex or high-profile advocacy environments. Collaborative leadership style and the ability to inspire, motivate and mentor others. A passion for animal welfare and a commitment to creating meaningful, positive change. Experience in animal welfare, environmental or social justice sectors as well as existing political contacts are welcome advantages. Why join us? At the League, you ll be part of a courageous, committed and supportive organisation working every day to end animal cruelty. You ll shape national debate, influence policy at the highest levels, and help secure a future where animals are protected and respected. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, enjoy flexible working arrangements, including options for compressed hours and remote work from day one. With 28 days (pro-rata) of annual leave, in addition to the public holidays, and a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme, we prioritise your well-being. Additionally, our benefits package includes discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality and leisure. Find out more about working at the League. How to apply To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining how your experience aligns with the role, by 21 April 2026. The interview process will include a 30-minute online introduction to our intelligence unit on Thursday 23 or Friday 24 April and an in-person interview at our Godalming Head Office on Tuesday 28 April or Thursday 30 April. The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We believe that together we can end animal cruelty in the name of sport. Join us in our purposeful mission to redefine what is acceptable and inspire positive change in animal welfare legislation.

Future Frontiers is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through an exciting new phase of growth and impact. This is a remarkable opportunity to lead an organisation that has already helped thousands of young people across London to build confidence, shape their own future careers, and realise their potential. This is a pivotal time for Future Frontiers, as we continue to move forward with our strategy, we are expanding our offer, aiming to increase our reach and deepen our impact. In recent years, like many similar organisations, we have navigated a challenging financial environment, and through the commitment of our leadership team and Trustees, we are returning to a more positive financial position. The next CEO will build on this momentum strengthening our foundations, expanding our reach, and ensuring that even more young people can benefit from our work. This role is an opportunity to lead an ambitious, passionate, and talented team united by a powerful mission: advancing social mobility and transforming life chances. We are seeking a strategic leader, commercially astute, and deeply motivated by the potential of young people. As CEO, you will play a defining role in shaping our future, forging new partnerships, securing vital support, and amplifying our impact. We are looking for someone who: Has proven senior leadership experience, ideally within a charity or purpose-led organisation Can set and deliver strategic direction while driving measurable impact Is a strong relationship-builder, confident engaging funders, partners and stakeholders Brings commercial and financial acumen, with experience of income generation Is deeply committed to improving outcomes for young people and advancing social mobility How to apply To apply, you will need to send us your CV and a separate supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4 explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the criteria. Application deadline : Wednesday 22nd April, 5pm Round one interview : Thursday 7th May (shortlisting will take place w/c 27th April) Round two interview : w/c 11th May (date TBC) Both rounds of interviews will take place in person at our office near London Bridge. Start date: To be agreed with the successful candidate. Ideal start date September 2026 . The successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced DBS and reference checks to cover employment for the last 5 years. To support fair and inclusive hiring, we are asking all applicants to complete our diversity and equal opportunities monitoring form. This helps us to identify barriers and improve our processes. Responses are anonymous, not linked to your application, and do not affect hiring decisions. For full details on the role, responsibilities, and how to apply, please see the attached CEO Applicant Pack.

We are currently working with a Local Authority in Devon who are looking for an Assistant Director of Finance to join their team. As Assistant Director of Finance, you will play a central role in the Authorities corporate leadership, working closely with the wider accountancy teams to strengthen financial stewardship and support effective service delivery. You will help shape the medium- and long-term financial strategy, safeguard the integrity of statutory reporting, and provide authoritative, solutions focused advice to Members and senior officers. This role comes at a time of significant financial pressure and change across local government, offering the opportunity to influence critical decisions and help steer the organisation through an evolving and highly challenging fiscal landscape. Job: Assistant Director of Finance Duration: 12 Months Start date: ASAP Rate: £700 per day via Umbrella, Inside IR35 Site presence: Hybrid Role Details You will provide strategic leadership across the Council's accountancy management teams while ensuring the authority remains compliant with statutory and professional standards and enabling informed, evidence-based decision-making. Key elements of the role include: Work alongside the Deputy Director of Finance and Public Value Lead and coordinate monthly budget monitoring and reporting Develop key aspects of the Council's Medium and Long-Term Financial Planning Lead service closure and support the production of the Statement of Accounts Provide authoritative advice to Members and senior officers Stewardship of complex financial relationships with external partners Leadership of large specialist finance teams Role Requirements You will be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial experience operating at a senior level within local government or a similarly complex public sector environment with a passion to support financial change and innovation Should this position be of interest to you, please apply or send an email with an updated copy of your CV to and myself or a member of the team will give you a call to discuss further At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Executive Director (SMF3) & Head of compliance / MLRO (SMF16/17) Canary Wharf Permanent Hybrid (3/2 split) Up to £110,000 cer Financial are working alongside a boutique asset manager who are based in Canary Wharf. They are seeking an Executive Director (SMF3) & Head of compliance / MLRO (SMF16/17) to work with them on a permanent basis. The responsibilities of the candidate will include: SMF3 (Executive Asset Management Lead): Holds overall responsibility for the firm's asset management business, including investment operations and governance. Oversees investment frameworks, strategy approvals, and risk limits. Ensures robust portfolio governance (valuation, performance, conflicts, best execution). Accountable for the firm's risk management framework across market, liquidity, operational, and regulatory risks. Ensures compliance with FCA rules and UK regulatory standards. Oversees financial performance, budgeting, and resource allocation. Acts as the main senior contact with regulators. Ensures clear allocation and oversight of senior management responsibilities. SMF16/17 (Compliance & AML Lead) Acts as Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer. Designs and maintains compliance and AML/CTF frameworks in line with FCA requirements. Monitors and implements regulatory changes across the firm. Oversees day-to-day compliance activities and second-line controls. Manages client due diligence (CDD/EDD/KYC) and onboarding processes. Supports SM&CR requirements (certification, Conduct Rules, responsibilities). Maintains compliance policies, procedures, and controls. Handles regulatory reporting, communications, and inspections. Investigates complaints and compliance incidents. Delivers compliance and AML training. Supports monitoring, assurance, and internal audit processes. The successful candidate will have: At least 7 years' senior experience in UK asset management, or prior approval as an SMF3/16/17 with significant leadership responsibilities. Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks, including FCA rules, SM&CR, and Conduct Rules. Proven experience in investment governance, portfolio management, and asset management operations. Experience working with boards, regulators, and senior stakeholders. Solid understanding of risk management and internal controls. Professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, ACA, MBA) are desirable.

About Vet Partners Vet Partners are a group of vet practices and businesses across the UK, working in true partnership to help keep pets healthy and happy. Their journey started in 2015 with three practices, the CEO and founder was a vet herself and collaborate with other experienced veterinary professionals, to create a caring group of veterinary practices and businesses with a welcoming, family feel, guided by people with extensive experience of practice life and pet care. This spans across, veterinary practices and veterinary business such as nursing schools, laboratories and pet crematoriums. Today they are proud to have developed a supportive group of over 850 sites across the UK, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Portugal and Ireland with 12000 employees globally. Sharing a commitment to treating every animal like one of their own, whilst offering their own individual set of services to meet the needs of the local communities they serve. In the UK, Vet Partners presence is based in York where their veterinary teams receive centralised support in all areas, from finance to IT and marketing, as well as fantastic benefits, training and investment, meaning they can focus on what really matters: delivering outstanding care to your pets. Due to continued growth and the requirement to develop new markets, Elevation Recruitment are partnering with Vet Partners to recruit a Group Brand Director. This is a key role for the business at a global and group level. Role: Group Brand Director Reporting to: Chief Marketing Officer Location: York based, with hybrid working The Role: As Group Brand Director, you will hold end-to-end ownership of the group's brand across the UK and Europe, setting the long-term brand vision, strategy, and execution for the organisation. You will lead a significant brand transformation, evolving the business from a historically B2B-focused organisation to a trusted, emotionally resonant parent and endorser brand that engages both B2B and B2C audiences. Operating at Group level, you will ensure the brand drives growth, reputation, talent attraction, and long-term value, while empowering local markets to deliver culturally relevant execution. This role requires a seasoned brand leader with experience navigating complexity, scale, and multi-market environments. Responsibilities: Brand Strategy Define and own the group brand positioning and strategy across all audiences and European markets. Translate company culture, values, and strategic priorities into a clear, compelling, and differentiated brand narrative. Design the brand architecture, clearly articulating the relationship between the parent brand and local practice brands, and ensuring adoption across markets. Brand Evolution and growth Lead the evolution of the brand from B2B to B2C, establishing the group brand as a trusted endorser that creates emotional connection, awareness, and preference. Oversee the phased launch of the brand to B2C audiences, initially in the UK and subsequently across European markets. Ensure the brand plays a central role in supporting client recruitment, loyalty, and talent attraction, while strengthening overall company reputation. Brand Guardianship Establish and monitor key brand health KPIs (awareness, reputation, NPS, etc.) across markets, using insights to inform strategy. Maintain strong awareness of European market trends, competitor activity, digital and channel developments, and consumer behaviour shifts. Provide senior leadership and direction to country marketing and communications teams through dotted-line relationships. Partner closely with country leadership to navigate cultural nuance, market maturity, and regulatory complexity. Act as the champion for brand consistency and integrity across all internal and external communications. Brand Activation & Experience Set the plans for brand activation across all key touchpoints, including digital, social, in-practice experience, PR, and corporate communications. Own key group channels: corporate websites, group-level social media, and PR (including crisis communications). Partner with marketing teams to ensure consistent, high-quality execution of brand plans, tailored to local market needs. Lead external creative partners to bring the brand to life visually and emotionally, across all content and channels. Leadership & Collaboration Operate as a senior leader, partnering with the Senior Management Team including Country Leads, to embed the brand across the organisation. Influence at the highest levels, aligning stakeholders around a shared brand vision and direction. Build strong cross-functional collaboration and alignment across markets, functions, and leadership teams.

About Vet Partners Vet partners are a group of vet practices and businesses across the UK, working in true partnership to help keep pets healthy and happy. Their journey started in 2015 with three practices, the CEO and founder was a vet herself and collaborate with other experienced veterinary professionals, to create a caring group of veterinary practices and businesses with a welcoming, family feel, guided by people with extensive experience of practice life and pet care. This spans across, veterinary practices and veterinary business such as nursing schools, laboratories and pet crematoriums. Today they are proud to have developed a supportive group of over 850 sites across the UK, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Portugal and Ireland with 12000 employees globally. Sharing a commitment to treating every animal like one of their own, whilst offering their own individual set of services to meet the needs of the local communities they serve. In the UK, Vet Partners presence is based in York where their veterinary teams receive centralised support in all areas, from finance to IT and marketing, as well as fantastic benefits, training and investment, meaning they can focus on what really matters: delivering outstanding care to your pets. Due to continued growth and the requirement to develop new markets, Elevation Recruitment are partnering with Vet Partners to recruit a Group Digital Director. This is a key role for the business at a global and group level. Role: Group Digital Director Reporting to: Chief Marketing Officer Location: York based, with hybrid working Salary & Benefits : HealthShield cash plan on completion of 1 Month service Pension - Legal & General Salary Sacrifice pension- Statutory 5% employee + 3% Cycle-to-Work Scheme Staff Discount - 15% at our Veterinary Practices Flexible working Hybrid working Group life assurance Private Medical insurance CPD Allowances Pet health plan and pet discount Childcare vouchers Enhanced sick pay Enhanced parental leave The Role: As Group Digital Director, you will lead the optimisation, governance, and future evolution of the group's digital ecosystem, spanning 400+ websites across 9 European countries to drive client acquisition, engagement, retention, and long-term value, while defining the next generation of digital touchpoints, including the strategic application of AI and emerging technologies. As Group Digital Director, you will hold end-to-end ownership of the group's digital experience and platforms, setting the vision, strategy, and execution that ensures digital is a driver of growth through excellent client. Operating at group level, you will balance strong central leadership with effective local execution, creating scalable digital frameworks that enable market responsiveness while maintaining performance, consistency, and security. This role requires a seasoned digital leader experienced in managing complex, multi-market digital estates and driving transformation at scale. Responsibilities: Digital Vision & Strategy Define and own the group-wide digital vision and roadmap, aligned to enterprise strategy and client needs. Establish digital as a key support of client acquisition and retention. Define the future digital ecosystem, including websites, platforms, tools, data, and emerging technologies such as AI-driven personalisation, automation, and experience optimisation. Act as the group authority on digital innovation, experience design, and platform evolution. Digital Client Experience & Optimisation Lead the continuous optimisation of the group's 400+ websites across 9 countries, ensuring they deliver best-in-class user experience, performance, accessibility, and conversion. Define client journey across all digital touchpoints, ensuring seamless, intuitive, and consistent experiences. Drive data-led optimisation across acquisition, engagement, and retention, using insight to prioritise investment and improvement. Ensure digital experiences reflect brand, trust, and regulatory requirements across markets. Multi-Market Governance & Platform Leadership Design and implement a scalable digital governance model, balancing central standards with local market flexibility. Establish clear decision rights, platform standards, operating models, and KPIs across countries and brands. Lead platform consolidation, rationalisation, and optimisation where appropriate to reduce complexity and improve performance. Ensure strong oversight of digital risk, security, compliance, and resilience across the estate in close collaboration with IT. Innovation, AI & Future Touchpoints Lead the identification, testing, and deployment of AI-enabled and emerging digital capabiliti

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in Devon , who are looking to appoint an Assistant Director of Finance on a 12 month interim contract. This will be a full-time position , with regular travel to the office and offers a daily rate of £700 inside IR35. The ideal candidate will be CCAB qualified and have an extensive background in a senior leadership role within local government or a similarly complex public sector environment with a passion to support financial change and innovation. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Providing strategic leadership across the Council's accountancy management teams while ensuring the authority remains compliant with statutory and professional standards and enabling informed, evidence-based decision-making Working alongside the Deputy Director of Finance and Public Value Lead and coordinate monthly budget monitoring and reporting Developing key aspects of the Council's Medium and Long-Term Financial Planning Lead service closure and supporting the production of the Statement of Accounts Providing authoritative advice to Members and senior officers Stewardship of complex financial relationships with external partners Leadership of large specialist finance teams Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Fully qualified CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent Demonstrable background in a senior leadership role in a public sector setting Working hours: 37 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm ( Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Assistant Director Of Finance for our client a government organisation in Exeter, Devon. The successful post holder will be an exceptional senior finance leader to play a central role in safeguarding the organisation's financial resilience, statutory compliance and long-term sustainability. As Assistant Director of Finance, they will play a central role in the organisation's corporate leadership, working closely with the wider accountancy teams to strengthen financial stewardship and support effective service delivery. They will help shape our medium- and long-term financial strategy, safeguard the integrity of statutory reporting, and provide authoritative, solutions focused advice to Members and senior officers. This role comes at a time of significant financial pressure and change across local government, offering the opportunity to influence critical decisions and help steer the organisation through an evolving and highly challenging fiscal landscape. MUST BE: fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). This role is a temporary contract initially for 12 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with the expectation to be in the office regularly. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Working alongside the Deputy Director of Finance and Public Value. Lead and coordinate monthly budget monitoring and reporting. Developing key aspects of the Council's Medium and Long-Term Financial Planning. Lead service closure and supporting the production of the Statement of Accounts. Providing authoritative advice to Members and senior officers. Stewardship of complex financial relationships with external partners. Leadership of large specialist finance teams. Personal Requirements: Qualified Accountant, e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA. Highly developed strategic and operational Leadership skills to provide clear direction to new partnership and develop effective working relationships and performance of the new organisation. Experienced in managing change, exploiting new opportunities and developing a positive performance management and improvement culture. Essential that the post-holder has highly developed networking and partnership working skills to build effective long lasting relationships with a wide range of external clients. Ability to think strategically and demonstrate and apply innovative solutions to improve working practices, service delivery, to drive through efficiency savings and respond positively to changing circumstances. Extensive management skills including direct line appraisal meetings and designated Officer responsibilities. Essential that the post-holder has extensive knowledge of the Code of Practice on Local Authority, Service Reporting Code of Practice and International Financial Reporting Standards (IGAAP). A detailed knowledge of local authority accounting regulations and codes of Practice. Ability to persuade and influence and explain financial concepts to non-financial managers. Depth of knowledge in all aspects of financial management. Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £700.00 per day Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

Assistant Director of Finance Location: Exeter (Hybrid) Rate: £700 per day (umbrella) A major local authority in Devon is seeking an experienced senior finance leader to help shape its long-term financial strategy and ensure robust governance, compliance, and sustainability during a period of significant change. The role: Lead and coordinate budget monitoring and financial reporting Support delivery of the Medium- and Long-Term Financial Plans Oversee service closure and production of statutory accounts Provide strategic financial advice to senior officers and elected members Lead and develop large specialist finance teams About you: Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in senior public sector finance (local authority experience desirable) Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and innovation in service delivery This is an excellent opportunity to influence key decisions across a major public organisation and help steer its financial future. For more information, please apply with a copy of your CV or contact Jamie Wall at Lloyd Barnes for more information. Ref: 15254

Our public sector client based in the South West is seeking an outstanding individual to join their senior leadership team. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the Council's financial resilience, statutory compliance and long-term sustainability. As Assistant Director of Finance, you will play a central role in the Council's corporate leadership, working closely with the wider accountancy teams to strengthen financial stewardship and support effective service delivery. You will help shape the medium- and long-term financial strategy, safeguard the integrity of statutory reporting, and provide authoritative, solutions focused advice to Members and senior officers. This role comes at a time of significant financial pressure and change across local government, offering the opportunity to influence critical decisions and help steer the organisation through an evolving and highly challenging fiscal landscape. Reporting to the Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer), and supporting the Deputy Director of Finance (Deputy Section 151), you will provide strategic leadership across the Council's accountancy management teams while ensuring the authority remains compliant with statutory and professional standards and enabling informed, evidence-based decision-making. Key responsibilities: Working alongside the Deputy Director of Finance Leading and coordinating monthly budget monitoring and reporting Developing key aspects of the Council's Medium and Long-Term Financial Planning Leading service closure and supporting the production of the Statement of Accounts Providing authoritative advice to Members and senior officers Stewardship of complex financial relationships with external partners Leadership of large specialist finance teams Key requirements: Fully qualified accountant Extensive experience at a senior level within local government or the wider public sector Drive and motivation to support financial transformation and innovation Ability to regularly attend the office in Devon To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Kathryn Evans in the Derby office. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Could you lead strategic finance, resources and organisational development at Hertfordshire Constabulary? The Force seeks an exceptional senior leader to join the Chief Officer Team as Assistant Chief Officer - Resources (Section 151 officer). Client Details Hertfordshire Constabulary is a modern, proactive and flexible police force, with over 2,300 police officers and 1,600 police staff serving a county with a population of well over a million people. Hertfordshire is a diverse geographical area ranging from the urban boundaries of London, and large towns including St Albans, Stevenage and Watford, through to rural communities. The role of Assistant Chief Officer - Resources (Section 151 officer) is to provide robust financial stewardship, statutory compliance, and the effective alignment of resources to support high quality policing across Hertfordshire. As a member of the Executive Team, the Assistant Chief Officer - Resources shapes long-term strategy, provides expert financial leadership, and oversees a wide portfolio including Finance, Estates, Fleet, Procurement, Insurance, Health & Safety, Strategic Risk, and Workforce Development. Description Statutory Section 151 Officer for the Chief Constable and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, ensuring full legislative compliance for both entities. Lead medium and long-term financial planning, budget management, reporting and risk-based decision making. Oversee estates strategy, capital programme and key support services. Drive innovation, efficiencies, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across the Bedfordshire-Cambridgeshire-Hertfordshire alliance and represent the Force regionally and nationally. Profile A professional accountancy qualification (from a CCAB body or CIMA). Significant executive level public sector finance experience. Leadership experience in complex, changing, operational environments. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Experience beyond finance in wider resource and organisational leadership. Experience of high value commercial negotiations. A UK driving licence is required; some out of hours work may be necessary. Job Offer Salary circa £140,000 p.a. plus a car allowance of £10,557 p.a. LGPS pension. Generous leave and agile working (subject to operational need). Vetting and medical clearance will be required. This is a politically restricted post. Closing date for the role is 15 April 2026.

Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Comms Officer to join their team. This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right applicant You will To effectively promote the services and policies of the business, to its staff, residents, businesses, partner organisations and wider audiences, and to provide an efficient corporate media relations service. To support and monitor messaging from the business through social media platforms and assist with communicating their digital transformation through effective internal communications methods Work both internally and externally and with partner agencies assisting with the production and coordination of joint media opportunities as well as communications, social media and sponsorship and advertising campaigns You will handle high profile and engaging internal communications campaigns across a variety of mediums. Also provide advice for Directors, Chief Executive, senior managers and organisational working groups on internal communications strategies on high profile issues. PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35 HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLE

Our client is a highly successful global premium ecommerce retailer with an incredibly strong heritage. The business has evolved into a predominantly ecommerce-led organisation, offering over 250 much-loved brands and delivering to customers around the world. With ambitious plans for continued international growth, the company is now looking to appoint a Marketing Director to help strengthen its marketing and digital capabilities and guide the business through an exciting next phase of development. Reporting to the Chief Customer Officer, the Marketing Director will play a key strategic role in shaping the company's marketing and ecommerce direction. You will oversee multiple specialist teams across marketing and digital while ensuring alignment with the wider commercial and customer strategy. This is a highly strategic leadership position, working closely with the Chief Customer Officer to define and deliver the overarching marketing and digital roadmap. The existing teams are strong and well-established; the focus will be on leadership, direction, and optimisation as the business continues to scale. About You • Proven senior leadership experience in marketing and ecommerce, within a retail environment • Strong strategic capability with experience leading multi-disciplinary digital and marketing teams • Deep understanding of ecommerce trading, performance marketing, CRM, UX and CRO • Experience working within international or global ecommerce businesses • A collaborative and inspirational leader who can guide high-performing teams • Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established global brand at an exciting time in its evolution. You will have the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company's marketing and ecommerce strategy while leading a talented and passionate team. We regret that due to volume, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Our client is rapidly growing within their sector and as their reputation continues to grow, so does their team of best-in-class professionals. At an exciting stage in their growth journey, they are now seeking a commercially driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the executive leadership team. This role will be instrumental in supporting the organisation through its next phase of growth, including strategic expansion, potential acquisitions, and preparation for a future exit event within the next two years. The CFO will play a critical role in both the strategic and operational leadership of the organisation, working closely with the CEO and executive team to ensure the business is financially robust, scalable and well positioned for future investment. This role requires a seasoned finance leader with significant experience in commercial finance, strategic planning, growth environments and mergers & acquisitions. CFO - Key Responsibilities - Develop and deliver the organisation's long-term financial strategy in line with business growth objectives. - Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Team on all financial matters. - Support the organisation in preparing for future investment and exit opportunities. - Provide financial insight and modelling to guide key strategic decisions. - Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring. - Analyse financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency. - Produce accurate and timely financial reports for the executive team and board. - Manage the organisation's cash flow in a high-growth environment, ensuring sufficient liquidity to support expansion. - Oversee funding arrangements, including management of debt facilities and banking covenants. - Develop robust financial forecasting models to support rapid operational growth. - Provide financial analysis to support business expansion strategies, including the opening of new services and operational scaling. - Support evaluation of investment opportunities and strategic projects. - Assess financial risk and return associated with new initiatives. - Lead the financial evaluation and due diligence of potential acquisition opportunities. - Develop financial models and valuation analysis to support investment decisions. - Support the integration of acquired businesses where applicable. - Lead and develop the internal finance function, ensuring strong governance and financial controls. - Implement and maintain robust internal financial processes and systems. - Build strong relationships with lenders, advisors, auditors and regulatory bodies. - Support investor and stakeholder communications during funding or transaction processes. CFO - Required Skills & Experience - Proven experience as a Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director or equivalent senior finance leadership role. - Strong experience in high-growth or scaling organisations. - Demonstrated experience supporting mergers, acquisitions or major strategic transactions. - Strong commercial finance expertise with advanced financial modelling capability. - Experience managing debt facilities, banking relationships and financial covenants. - Excellent analytical, forecasting and strategic planning skills. - Strong leadership and people management capabilities. - Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field. - Professional financial qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is highly desirable. As CFO you'll be commercially minded with strong strategic thinking ability. Confident in challenging and influencing senior stakeholders, the CFO will be highly driven with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. You'll be results focused while maintaining strong ethical standards, operating with integrity, accountability and sound judgement. In return for your hard work and expertIse you'll recieve a highly competitive base salary, with participation in the company's EMI equity scheme (with potential share allocation), significant long-term upside linked to the organisation's planned growth and future exit along with executive-level flexibility in working arrangements Apply now to be considered for this fantastic CFO opportunity.

Chief Executive Officer Location: North East UK Reporting to: Board of Directors Package: Circa £90k Car Allowance Benefits Equity Options Our client is a well-established, independent provider delivering high-quality community-based health and social care services. Their mission is to support some of the most vulnerable members of society, empowering individuals to achieve greater independence and reach their personal goals through expert, person-centred support. Operating in close partnership with statutory bodies, they specialise in providing community-based alternatives to inpatient services, including supported living, respite, and intensive community support. The Opportunity The Board is seeking an exceptional and values-driven leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer. This role is suited to a career professional within the adult social care or health sector who understands that regulatory compliance is the baseline, but the true measure of success is the quality of life and outcomes experienced by the individuals we support. You will lead the organisation through its next phase of development, balancing sustainable growth with a complex regulatory landscape, while ensuring that our person-centred ethos and evidence-based support models remain deeply embedded in every aspect of the operation. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Vision - Develop and execute the long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with the organisation's mission to empower vulnerable individuals. Identify opportunities for sustainable growth within the specialist community services sector across the North of England. Champion the organisation's core support methodology, ensuring its principles are embedded operationally and culturally across all services. Governance & Regulatory Compliance - Act as the Accountable Officer, ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory standards, including CQC fundamental standards. Lead the organisation's preparation for and response to regulatory inspections, positioning the organisation as a partner and leader in quality improvement. Ensure robust clinical governance and quality assurance frameworks are in place to safeguard service users and staff. Safeguarding & Quality - Foster a culture of openness and transparency where safeguarding is viewed as everyone's responsibility. Ensure safeguarding practices are deeply integrated into the daily lives of individuals, protecting their right to choice, control, and autonomy. Oversee the management of complex safeguarding issues, working collaboratively with local authorities and safeguarding boards. Financial Stewardship & Growth - Ensure the long-term financial viability of the organisation, managing resources effectively within a system of high demand and increasing complexity. Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with commissioners and local authority partners. Mitigate risks associated with market changes or provider instability by ensuring a resilient and diversified service portfolio. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships - Act as the public face of the organisation, building trust with families, advocates, and multi-disciplinary teams. Strengthen partnerships within regional transformation programmes to continue providing viable community-based alternatives to institutional care. Work collaboratively with the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) to enhance prevention and personalisation agendas. Inspire and lead a dedicated workforce, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and equipped to deliver outstanding care. Champion recruitment and retention strategies that stabilise the workforce and promote innovative approaches to attracting talent. Embed the organisation's core values across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retention. Essential Experience & Knowledge Sector Expertise: A proven track record of senior leadership within the adult social care, health, or specialist community services sector. Regulatory Leadership: Deep, working knowledge of the regulated environment, with direct experience leading organisations through CQC inspections and leveraging regulatory frameworks for continuous improvement. Safeguarding Leadership: Significant experience in managing risk and leading on complex safeguarding issues within a person-centred framework. Public Sector Interface: Demonstrable experience working in partnership with, or within, Local Government, the NHS, or the VCS, with a clear understanding of commissioning cycles and integrated care systems. Authentic Leadership: Ability to lead from the front with strong interpersonal skills, building authentic rapport with staff and stakeholders to inspire trust and confidence. Strategic Problem Solver: A proven ability to quickly identify challenges and develop a clear vision to address them, effectively selling that vision to the organisation. Team Builder: A track record of building and developing high-performing leadership teams that work cohesively toward shared goals. Financial Acumen: Experience managing budgets in a system of high demand while maintaining a focus on workforce investment and service quality. Passionate: Genuinely driven by a desire to enable people to live fulfilling lives, focused on outcomes rather than outputs. Integrity-Driven: Decision-making is guided by a strong ethical foundation, aligned with values of honesty, integrity, equality, and respect. Innovative: Continuously seeks creative and effective ways to meet the unique needs of those supported by the organisation.

Description Engine by Starling , was born out of Starling : the UK's first and leading digital bank. Today, Starling delivers intuitive, customer-centric tools to help over 4.6 million people and small businesses to be 'good with money'. We believe that great technology has the ability to empower customers to save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Engine is on a mission to promote this philosophy around the world. Engine is a cloud-native, bank-built SaaS platform. We provide a comprehensive and cloud-native solution to power banks around the world, who share our ambition of building businesses designed to evolve, innovate, and meet growing customer demands. The SaaS technology platform is now available to banks, building societies and credit unions around the world, enabling them to benefit from the modern digital features and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling to achieve its success. At Engine, we follow five guiding principles: listen, keep it simple, do the right thing, own it, and aim for greatness. Having launched in 2022, we are a rapidly-growing organisation who adopts the same agile mindset as our technology. As such, we embrace change, the reimagination of processes and have cultivated an environment where our colleagues - and partners - can design, build and collaborate openly, with a strong degree of ownership and empowerment to get things done. Hybrid Working Engine is headquartered in London, with offices in Dublin, Sydney, Dubai, Toronto and New York. This role will be based in London. We have a hybrid approach to working at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of London (Liverpool Street) to enable in-person collaboration and interaction with your team. Travel (including international) will likely be necessary on an ad hoc basis, depending on the client and nature of the engagement. About the Role The role offers the opportunity to meet with a wide range of potential clients, listen to their needs and explore how Engine can offer a solution for growth and transformation. Working closely with Client Engineering and Product teams, you will help to create, shape and develop trusted and long-term relationships for Engine - alongside our consulting and implementation partners - who we collaborate with frequently. We're looking for a versatile and creative individual to undertake this role, who enjoys the challenge of a varied and collaborative position, and can offer first-hand experience in Central Eastern European markets. Our BD Consultants enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail without losing sight of the big picture, and making a tangible impact on how banks can launch successful and innovative propositions. What you'll get to do Supporting early stage conversations, running client workshops and demos, whilst identifying opportunities across Central Eastern Europe Contributing to marketing activities and conferences, elevating the awareness and understanding of Engine's brand and market positioning, ensuring we build a reputation based on trust and excellence Fostering and maintaining strong relationships with our implementation partners, driving collaborative business development activities and go-to-market strategies Co-ordinating platform requirements for the European market into the product roadmap Taking ownership of selected strategic opportunities, where we encourage you to try something new or hone your existing skillset Acting as the advocate and voice of the client throughout the relationship, offering transparency and building trust, with the ability to distil and understand their strategic vision and needs Project managing opportunities, bringing different domains of the business together to offer subject matter expertise and specialist insight about Engine's solution Managing commercial and contractual conversations Working with our Client Solutions teams through Discovery and Delivery phases, providing relationship-based and commercial support Problem solving: conducting structured analysis and presentations to evidence how - and why - Engine can address the issues banks are facing today Future development We want to develop future leaders by giving people the opportunity to move between teams and build experience in a variety of roles, in Business Development, Product Management, Delivery and Engineering. At the same time, we are expanding internationally and establishing regional offices in key markets around the world. We expect that, after an initial period in Business Development, you will have the option (but not the obligation) to move to a new role, either in a different function, or in a different part of the world. Requirements You have worked for 3+ years in a reputable consulting organisation, where you gained experience and exposure across a number of banks and situations in Central Eastern Europe, and now want to apply your advisory skills into practice You have experience of the financial services industry (ideally retail or business banking) and an understanding of the challenges relating to bank IT systems and change management Your skills You possess native or fluent German, Italian and/or CEE language skills (additional European languages being also a plus) You are highly proactive, and an avid learner - rapidly assimilating technical concepts alongside a variety of client issues, needs and concerns You have the confidence to ask insightful questions and engage in conversation with senior bank executives You embrace autonomy in a highly collaborative team with a flat structure You have strong presentation, facilitation and communication skills You possess strong attention to detail, without sacrificing the wider picture - articulating a value proposition through its constituent parts You can adapt your communication style to different stakeholders (senior clients, consulting organisations and engineering functions, for example) Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial video interview with a member of the Business Development team (45 minutes) A secondary, deeper interview, with additional members of the team - including our Regional Director for Europe. This is preferably hosted in our London office, and may include the opportunity to present to a portion of the team (60 minutes) Final interview with Engine's Chief Commercial Officer (45 minutes) Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. 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Description Engine by Starling , was born out of Starling : the UK's first and leading digital bank. Today, Starling delivers intuitive, customer-centric tools to help over 4.6 million people and small businesses to be 'good with money'. We believe that great technology has the ability to empower customers to save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Engine is on a mission to promote this philosophy around the world. Engine is a cloud-native, bank-built SaaS platform. We provide a comprehensive and cloud-native solution to power banks around the world, who share our ambition of building businesses designed to evolve, innovate, and meet growing customer demands. The SaaS technology platform is now available to banks, building societies and credit unions around the world, enabling them to benefit from the modern digital features and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling to achieve its success. At Engine, we follow five guiding principles: listen, keep it simple, do the right thing, own it, and aim for greatness. Having launched in 2022, we are a rapidly-growing organisation who adopts the same agile mindset as our technology. As such, we embrace change, the reimagination of processes and have cultivated an environment where our colleagues - and partners - can design, build and collaborate openly, with a strong degree of ownership and empowerment to get things done. Hybrid Working Engine is headquartered in London, with offices in Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton in the UK and internationally Dublin, Sydney, Dubai, Toronto and New York. We have a hybrid approach to working at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our UK offices to enable in-person collaboration and interaction with your team. About the Role This role will shape our Security objectives, practices and associated policies and processes within Engine as well as lead the continuous improvement of our Information Security capabilities whilst managing a growing Information Security Team. The successful candidate will act as the liaison between Engine and Starling Bank's Information Security teams whilst also ensuring that they are the point of contact for all Information security related questions raised by Engine clients and our auditors. We're looking for a curious, versatile, adaptable and experienced information security or cyber specialist with executive presence and strong leadership skills who enjoys the challenge of a varied and collaborative role. You'll enjoy problem solving, working with a wide variety of stakeholders, and enabling us to be creative in continuing to provide innovative products and services to support our clients, and stay at the forefront of all things Information Security. What you'll get to do: Manage and maintain the Information Security Policy and Information Security Management System to ensure (i) it meets the needs of Engine, its clients, employees and other stakeholders and (ii) compliance with the relevant industry standards, regulatory and certification requirements such as ISO 27001. Oversee Engine's Information Security governance documents (processes, standards and procedures) and optimise reporting of identified threats and vulnerabilities. Oversee the process for obtaining and maintaining compliance certifications and accreditations including but not limited to ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2 and PCI DSS/3DS through engagement with internal teams and our external auditors. Maintain the Information Security Risk Register; identifying, assessing and mitigating information security risks (including security risks related to third-parties and partners) and ensuring coherence with Engine's Risk Management framework. Act as a point of contact for all Information Security related client queries and issues; providing expert opinion and communication during initial client conversations, RFPs, RFIs, delivery and throughout the client lifecycle. Act as an Information Security point of contact for Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery; this includes responsibility for initiation and execution of cyber business impact analysis. Advise the wider organisation on compliance and governance requirements. Oversee Incident Response related to Information Security and ensure coherence and collaboration with the broader Technology response capability. Liaise with external bodies and organisations to keep abreast of the threat landscape, emerging trends, technologies and legislation that have an impact on Information Security. Assist as necessary to investigate security breaches and pursue associated disciplinary and legal matters. Lead and manage a team of subject matter experts to ensure Information Security is managed effectively throughout the IT service delivery lifecycle, addressing client needs. Promote security awareness by collaborating with the relevant teams to provide training and awareness to the wider Engine organisation. Requirements deep understanding and knowledge of cyber security principles, security standards and regulatory compliance and its application in a wide variety of organisations with a strong risk culture. experience in a business facing security role, ideally in an Information Security Director, BISO, CISO or similar capacity strong business acumen and commercial awareness with previous experience in a senior client-facing role or similar. be a self starter / self motivated with the ability to lead, inspire and drive change through an organisation. have the ability to be pragmatic while balancing the needs of Engine against security. ability to work with a variety of stakeholders across all levels and can adapt communication style to different stakeholders. have an ability to think and plan strategically and systematically while recognising the need to deliver to the business requirements. have previous experience working in a complex IT organisation encompassing service delivery, application development and IT infrastructure. an understanding of best practice within Information Security and risk management including standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and COBIT. an understanding of legislation and regulations that impact information Security. E.g. Data Protection Act and GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, PCI DSS. Have previous experience in leading, developing and motivating a team of subject matter experts. An understanding of current and emerging threats and countermeasures and the organisational challenges to addressing these threats. A good practical knowledge of security technologies and wider business solutions including Identity and access management, SIEM, remote working and cloud technologies. Experience of working in a banking or financial services environment would be beneficial. ISC2 CISSP or ISACA CISM, ISACA CRISC, CISA or Open FAIR qualifications would be beneficial. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial video interview with Engine's deputy CTO (45 minutes) A secondary, deeper interview, with Engine CTO and Starling Group CISO (75-90 minutes) Final interview with Engine's CEO and Chief of Staff (45 minutes) Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status . click apply for full job details