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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

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.

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 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

Deputy Chief Financial Officer Location: Sapientia Education Trust, Wymondham College (travel to other sites required) Salary : SCP 40-48 (£51,356 - £60,208 FTE) Vacancy Type: 52 weeks per year, 37 hours per week, Permanent At Sapientia Education Trust, our purpose reaches far beyond education. We inspire curiosity, nurture potential, and empower over 8,500 young people across 22 schools to flourish. Behind that success is a dedicated Finance Team who are seeking an aspiring finance leader to join the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious Trust at a pivotal point in its development. As Deputy Chief Financial Officer, you will play a central role in ensuring strong financial leadership across 22 schools, enabling them to deliver world-class education. Working closely with the CFO and Finance Managers, you will lead key financial processes, strengthen controls, and support school leaders with high-quality financial insight. This role would be suited to someone looking to move into education either from practice, commercial or other public sectors. Do you have the skills to: Provide advice and support to school staff on financial and budgetary matters, ensuring that they meet legal requirements and represents best practice. Lead the Finance Team through monthly management accounts and budget setting cycles, ensuring financial and non-financial objectives are met. Lead the end of year accounts, external audit, and internal scrutiny processes to ensure all matters are resolved successfully in collaboration with the Trust's external auditors and internal scrutineers. Continuously review processes, procedures and practices to ensure the service provided is effective, efficient and compliant with all legal requirements. What We Offer: Mentoring and coaching to support your career aspirations. Sodexo benefits account and Blue Light Card with discounts from major retailers. Salary sacrifice car scheme from Tusker. Hybrid working (one day per week from home after probation). 24/7 access to our employee wellbeing platform and resources. Local Government Pension scheme. If you are a CCAB/CIMA qualified professional with integrity, strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to build relationships across a diverse organisation, we would love to hear from you. Join a Trust that values your professionalism, supports your growth, and recognises the difference your work makes every day. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Applications are to be considered upon receipt, so early applications are recommended. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education's "Keeping Children Safe in Education", references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

Head of Environment Location: Salisbury Salary : £58,523 - £62,852 per annum Hours : 37 hours per week Note: You will be expected to be part of our on-call rota Closing date: 7 April 2026 We are seeking an experienced senior leader to become Salisbury City Council s Head of Environmental Services. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a diverse operational portfolio and provide strategic, financial and performance leadership that delivers high-quality, sustainable services for Salisbury. You will advise Councillors and the CEO with clear, evidence-based recommendations, bringing appropriate assurance and oversight to decisions, risk and major projects. What you ll be responsible for: Set strategy, priorities and service plans, aligned to corporate and community priorities. Lead and develop managers and teams to deliver results and improve performance. Manage significant budgets, contracts and resources, ensuring strong financial control and value for money. Build confidence with Members, residents and partners, leading responses on sensitive issues and progressing sustainability, climate and improvement projects. Person Specifications: We are looking for the following, Essential Senior leadership of multi-disciplinary operational services (setting direction, priorities and plans). People leadership: manage managers, set objectives and improve performance. Financial leadership: manage significant budgets, forecasting and control. Commercial capability: procure and manage contracts; write specifications and hold suppliers to account. Assurance and risk: strong health & safety, statutory compliance and risk management. Clear communication and influence: write reports/business cases and work effectively with Members, residents and partners. Desirable Relevant qualification or professional expertise (e.g. estates/facilities, environment, public administration). Experience advising elected Members / working in a politically accountable environment. Experience delivering sustainability/climate programmes and/or leading capital projects and service change. What we can offer you: Generous annual leave from 30 days per annum, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers). Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working options Training & development opportunities to build skills Cycle to Work Scheme Option to purchase additional annual leave Paid sick leave We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Salisbury City Council, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Apply early as we reserve the right to close the role before the planned closing date if we receive sufficient applications to progress to interview.

Programme Manager - SC Cleared Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary up to 85k plus company benefits. Due to the nature of this role and the level of security clearance required, candidates must hold active Security Check (SC) clearance. About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow. We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you. Glassdoor score of 4.6 92% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend 100% CEO approval See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud: Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe. Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting. Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products. Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport. Role Summary Triad is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead complex programmes using Scaled Agile (SAFe) and more traditional delivery methods, particularly within the UK public sector. Operating mostly within Agile environments and aligned to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), you will coordinate delivery across multiple teams and workstreams, ensuring outcomes are delivered efficiently and sustainably. This role requires strong leadership, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate complex organisational environments while maintaining a clear focus on outcomes and benefits realisation. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage complex programmes consisting of multiple projects or workstreams, ensuring delivery aligns with organisational strategy and client objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, clients, delivery teams, and suppliers, ensuring clear communication and alignment across the programme. Oversee programme delivery within Agile/SAFe and more traditional environments, coordinating across multiple teams to ensure effective planning, delivery, and continuous improvement. Establish and maintain programme governance frameworks, including reporting on progress, risks, dependencies, and financial performance. Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks and issues, ensuring proactive resolution and effective escalation where required. Ensure programme outcomes deliver measurable business value and align with the intended benefits for the client organisation. Manage programme budgets, resource allocation, and forecasting, ensuring efficient utilisation and strong financial oversight. Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across programme teams. Skills and Experience Experience working within law enforcement and/or defence sectors is desirable, particularly in environments requiring high levels of governance, security, and stakeholder coordination. Experience delivering digital solutions with a focus on user needs (User Centred Design) aligned to GDS/CDDO standards. Experience delivering complex digital programmes within the UK Public Sector, with an understanding of government delivery environments. Strong experience working closely with digital teams and managing large-scale digital transformation programmes involving multiple teams or suppliers. Experience working within Agile delivery environments, coordinating multiple teams within frameworks such as SAFe. Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders, manage expectations, and communicate effectively across both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrable experience in programme governance, financial management, risk management, and benefits realisation. Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to motivate teams and drive delivery outcomes. Qualifications & Certifications A degree or equivalent qualification related to programme management, business, technology, or a relevant discipline - Desirable Certified SAFe Practitioner (Scaled Agile Framework) or equivalent Agile programme delivery certification - Desirable Due to the nature of this role and the level of security clearance required, candidates must hold active Security Check (SC) clearance. Triad's Commitment to You As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being: Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses. Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Matched pension contributions (5%). Private healthcare with Bupa Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access. Perkbox membership. Cycle-to-work scheme. Our Selection Process After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for: A structured interview with a Senior Delivery Manager, covering your professional background and assessing cultural fit. Participation in a workshop scenario, followed by a Q&A segment. A final interview with the Chief Technology Officer. We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to the offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation. Other information If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please submit your application now! Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition as a Disability Confident Leader.

£130,000 to £150,000 plus Benefits & Equity Potential East Anglia (Hybrid - 3 days minimum office-based) ABPM is retained by this PE-backed FMCG group, who are market leaders in a number of key categories. In the appointment of a proven and commercial CFO who has a track record of demonstrable business partnering across the C suite. You will be keen to be CFO in a leadership team of a business that is on the growth agenda whilst continuing to delight its customers, employees and shareholders. We seek those of you who have successfully operated in a finance leadership role in a PE-owned group and are in possession of good business analysis and communication skills, as the business looks to its future with this key appointment. Key responsibilities cover the following: Responsible for the development and achievement of plans to deliver increased business value. Manage the budgeting and customer costing plans. Manage decision making process around capital investment. Financial and risk management. Financial reporting. Treasury and IT management. Mergers and acquisitions Investor relations and stakeholder management Executive leadership. Leading the finance & IT team, you need to work accurately at pace, understanding the priorities of the business, the CEO and the leadership team. Occasionally, you will find yourself under pressure to ensure smooth day-to-day operations whilst you support the business growth agenda, retaining prudent financial management and cost focus. You must have due regard for risk management and see the bigger picture, i.e. be able to accept the changes that occur within a fast-moving industry We are seeking applications from qualified accountants with relevant knowledge and experience with at least 5 years of senior finance management in a leveraged multi-site environment. Experience in the fresh produce and food industry is preferred, and knowledgeable of how the major retailers interact with suppliers. The traits and characteristics will be of those who are open-minded and creative, possessing strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across a broad range of individuals, both internal and external to the group. If this sounds of interest, please contact ABPM for more details by phone, emailing your CV with a supporting cover letter quoting our job reference EX940192 or applying online. All contact details can be found via our website.

We are seeking a commercially minded Senior HR Business Partner to join a globally recognised luxury consumer goods brand at their head office near Reading. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering global HR strategy, driving organisational effectiveness, leadership capability, and a high-performance culture across international locations. This is a hands-on, high-impact role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable influencing at a senior level, and is passionate about delivering measurable business results through people. Alongside a competitive salary of up to 75k you will benefit from: A generous holiday allowance of 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Private healthcare Pension Life assurance Free lunch provided on-site Hybrid working (3 days in the office) Employee discounts on products Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development A friendly, supportive team with a good social culture This is a generalist Senior HR Business Partnering role with the following responsibilities; Partner with senior leaders, providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR guidance Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and become a trusted advisor, constructively challenging and influencing decisions where appropriate Lead key HR processes including performance management, talent reviews and succession planning Drive a high-performance culture through clear frameworks and accountability Lead organisational design and restructuring initiatives Manage a range of employee relations cases, ensuring risk is managed and outcomes are commercially sound Coach line managers to effectively manage performance, conduct and absence issues Partner with leaders on hiring plans and organisational structure Support recruitment of critical roles Collaborate with the wider HR team to enhance onboarding and retention Lead delivery of employee engagement initiatives, ensuring measurable impact Support the development of leadership capability through coaching and targeted interventions Design and deliver training to strengthen management capability Use people data and insights to inform decision-making and influence business strategy Provide clear, data-driven HR reporting to the senior leadership team We are looking for a confident Senior HR Business Partner with proven experience working in a fast-paced environment and strong commercial acumen. For more information please apply now!

Location: Shropshire (3 days per week) Reporting to: Group Chief People Officer The Opportunity: This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal HR leadership role within a complex, fast-paced, global organisation. We are looking for a commercially astute HR Director who operates as a true business leader, capable of influencing at the highest levels and shaping people strategy in line with ambitious growth objectives. You will sit at the intersection of people and business performance, partnering with board-level stakeholders and senior leaders to drive strategic outcomes. This role is not about maintaining the status quo. It is about building, evolving and delivering a forward-thinking people agenda that enables scale, transformation and sustained success. The Role: As HR Director, you will lead a high-performing team of approximately 11 HR specialists, ensuring the delivery of a best-in-class people function across a large, enterprise-scale environment. You will: - Act as a strategic advisor to the board and executive leadership team - Partner with senior and high-profile external stakeholders to influence business direction - Translate commercial objectives into impactful people strategies - Lead organisational design, workforce planning and transformation initiatives - Drive performance, engagement and leadership capability across the business - Build scalable, future-ready HR frameworks suited to a complex, matrixed organisation - Lead, mentor and elevate a team of HR professionals to deliver at pace and quality - Solve complex business challenges through a pragmatic, solutions-focused HR lens About You: You are a credible, high-impact HR leader with experience operating in large, global, enterprise environments such as professional services, consulting, technology or similarly complex organisations. You might have operated as a Strategic HR Business Partner or Head of HR ready for that move, but will need to demonstrate that you are an ambitious big hitter. You bring: - A proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders, including board and executive level as a strategic HR partner - Deep commercial acumen and the ability to align people strategy with business performance - Experience within large-scale, matrixed, multi-geography organisations - A strategic mindset with the ability to execute in fast-moving environments - Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing sizeable HR teams - A solutions-oriented approach, able to navigate ambiguity and deliver outcomes - Confidence engaging with high-profile external stakeholders and partners Why This Role: This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious HR leader who wants to operate at the highest level, shape strategy and make a tangible impact on business performance. You will be empowered to think like a business leader, challenge constructively and drive meaningful change across a complex, evolving organisation.

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role? This is a Key role responsible for supporting he development and delivery of Marshall Land Systems' future technology and product strategy. Operating as a strategic team of one, you will sit at the intersection of customers, engineering and growth - identifying what defence customers will need before they articulate it, translating emerging operational requirements into product direction, and ensuring MLS develops differentiated, manufacturable and commercially viable solutions. Reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer, you will support and shape the end-to-end Product & Technology strategy that underpins the MLS Growth Strategy - directly contributing to bids, tenders and long-term competitive positioning across UK MOD, international B2G customers and major prime defence contractors. This role blends technical authority, commercial acumen and entrepreneurial thinking. You will work across engineering, design authority, manufacturing, sales and executive leadership to expand and evolve the MLS offering Your responsibilities will include: Technology & Product Strategy Contribute to the development of MLS Technology and Product Roadmap aligned to long-term growth and competitive advantage. Translate emerging defence doctrine, threat evolution and customer pain points into investable product opportunities. Lead structured horizon scanning across technology, regulatory and geopolitical domains. Ensure product strategy anticipates customer needs across UK MOD, NATO and international markets. Bid & Opportunity Shaping Support the shaping of major bids and tenders, ensuring technical differentiation and strategic positioning. Work upstream in opportunity capture to influence customer requirements and solution framing. Provide technical credibility in senior customer engagements (military, civil service and prime contractors). Contribute to solution architecture and win strategy development. Engineering & Design Authority Integration Work in close partnership with Engineering and the Independent Design Authority (DA) to ensure: Robust systems engineering practices (INCOSE / ISO15288 aligned) Manufacturability and cost-effective design Architectural coherence and reuse across platforms Provide Design Authority input at critical development milestones. Support early identification of technical risk early and ensure structured mitigation plans are embedded. Product management Framework Support the development and application of pragmatic product management framework covering: Market and competitor analysis Feature prioritisation Cost-out strategy Customer-centric design principles Business case development for technology investment Product lifecycle management Commercial & Growth Alignment Partner closely with Sales, Growth and Business Development to align emerging technology with future pipeline. Support commercialisation strategies including pricing logic, value propositions and margin optimisation. Contribute to investment decisions and capital allocation discussions at Board level. Industry & External Engagement Represent MLS externally with senior stakeholders, primes and technology partners. Build strategic partnerships to expand capability and accelerate innovation. Act as a recognised technical authority within the defence ecosystem. Apply if you have most of the following Degree in Engineering or related discipline (Desirable) Proven experience leading complex product development and R&D programmes from concept through to production and in-service support Ability to balance innovation with practical delivery ensuring R&D activity is strategically aligned, commercially justified and executable Significant experience within the defence sector (MOD, primes or equivalent B2G environment) Experience supporting/contributing to complex bids or large platform programmes Proven track record of supporting and defining technology roadmaps Strong background in systems engineering and platform integration Experience operating in an engineering-led manufacturing environment Experience engaging C-suite, military and senior government stakeholders Additional local needs This role is hybrid with time spent in Cambridge but there will be local and international travel The successful candidate will need to be eligible to obtain UK Government Security Clearance (SC) The benefits we will offer you include: 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell) Pension contributions up to 9% Private medical insurance for you and your partner Company car allowance Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work Life assurance at 4x basic salary Enhanced parental leave and pay Paid volunteering leave Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.

Opportunity to lead strategic finance, resources and organisational development Key role in the Chief Officer Team About Our Client 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. Job 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. The Successful Applicant 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. What's on 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 15th April 2026.

Chief Operating Officer Location: UK -This role is a combination of working on customer sites, at our operational locations in Peterborough, Southampton and Runcorn and remote working. We're open on location for the right individual. Salary : Competitive About ICE With over 50 years of experience, ICE is the UK's largest independent provider of cleaning equipment, supporting thousands of customer sites across sectors including retail, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and education. We combine industry expertise with innovation - from traditional equipment to cutting-edge robotic cleaning solutions - while helping our customers meet their sustainability goals. As a fast-growing business, we offer real opportunity to shape strategy, drive change and make a lasting impact. The Role We're looking for a high-impact Chief Operating Officer to take ownership of operational performance across a fast-growing, market leading business. This is a pivotal executive role where you will shape and execute operational strategy, scale service delivery and drive performance across a complex, multi-site operation. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will improve efficiency, enhance customer experience and support the next phase of growth with full accountability for delivering measurable results. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver operational strategy aligned to business growth Own service performance, KPIs and continuous improvement Act as senior escalation point for critical operational and customer issues Drive a culture of accountability, safety and operational excellence Lead the Service Delivery function through a team of managers Improve service quality, response times and customer satisfaction Use data and insight to identify risks, trends and opportunities Operational Oversight Hubs & Warehouse Own performance across regional hubs, ensuring efficiency, consistency and scalability Drive improvements in asset utilisation, inventory management and turnaround times Implement standardised processes for asset tracking, lifecycle management and quality control Field Engineering & Technical Services Lead nationwide field operations, ensuring high levels of productivity, safety and compliance Drive improvements in first-time fix rates, SLA performance and engineer utilisation Ensure consistent delivery of preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and compliance testing Helpdesk & Scheduling Oversee scheduling, resource planning and job allocation to maximise operational efficiency Improve response times, SLA adherence and customer communication Enhance systems and processes to increase visibility, accuracy and coordination Parts & Smartcall Ensure efficient parts supply, stock availability and supply chain performance Drive the development of Smartcall to improve remote diagnostics and reduce downtime Build strong supplier relationships to ensure cost control, quality and reliability Training & Development Own operational training strategy through the Training Service Delivery Managers Ensure workforce capability, compliance and ongoing technical development Align workforce development with operational goals and future business growth About You Proven senior operations leadership experience (COO/Operations Director level) Track record of improving performance, efficiency and scalability Strong commercial and strategic mindset Experience leading multi-site, service led operations Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills Experience in engineering, industrial cleaning equipment or service-based environments would be desirable Why Join ICE? Highly competitive salary package Employee benefits that work for you: ICE Cube (Reward Gateway) - discounts and perks Health Shield & Digital GP access Private medical insurance Life Assurance Enhanced company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Generous annual leave plus your birthday off each year Holiday Buy Back Scheme Long Service Awards Are you ready to make an impact? Join a market-leading, growing business where you'll shape operations, lead high-performing teams and play a pivotal role in driving the future success of our business! To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for ICE, please do not hesitate to apply.

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead a successful and growing UK manufacturing business through its next phase of expansion. The Role The CEO will provide strategic leadership while remaining hands-on with the operational details, ensuring continued excellence in manufacturing and innovation. With revenues on a strong upward trajectory, this role requires a leader capable of driving both performance and culture while expanding the company s international footprint. Key Requirements Proven track record of leading a business through a significant growth journey, ideally within manufacturing. Deep understanding of production, supply chain, and operational scaling. Exposure to international markets (ideally including the US). Strong cultural leadership skills able to inspire, engage, and develop teams, fostering a high-performance environment. Commercially astute with experience of strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, approachable, and resilient, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders. The Candidate We are looking for an experienced and inspirational leader with both vision and pragmatism. You will combine commercial acumen with operational depth, be comfortable in the detail while setting a clear long-term direction, and bring the passion and resilience required to build on an already successful foundation.

An opportunity has arisen to join Central Hall Westminster as our Contract and Procurement Manager. Location: Central Hall Westminster, Storey s Gate, SW1H 9NH; This is an office-based role Job Type: Part-time; 3 days per week; Permanent Salary Range: £50,000 - £60,000 (pro-rata) Reports To: Chief Operating Officer Department: Operations Number of reports: 0 About Us Central Hall Westminster (CHW) Ltd is owned by Trustees appointed by the Methodist Church. We conduct business in line with the Church s ethics and our own company values. We are seeking an experienced Contract and Procurement Manager to oversee all contractual and procurement activities across the organisation. This is a new role intended to support and underpin our business activities. We are a small business and looking for a candidate who can support us in streamlining our procurement activities, including tenders, where relevant, and monitoring our existing contracts. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in all aspects of this role; they should be a CIPS member and have proven legal experience. About You You are an experienced professional with a strong background in contract management and procurement. You have a keen eye for detail, a strategic mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to ensure all contractual and procurement activities are well-managed, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. Your expertise includes: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including SLAs, NDAs, and partnership agreements. Conducting due diligence on new and existing clients and suppliers. Advising on contractual risks and ensuring compliance with terms, renewals, and performance metrics. Managing a central contract register and using technology to streamline documentation and oversight. Leading procurement strategies and tender processes, ensuring ethical sourcing and value for money. Supporting governance, staying up to date with legislation, and contributing to policy development. You are proactive, organised, and committed to upholding the values of Central Hall Westminster in all supplier and client relationships. You will have: CIPS qualification (Level 5 or above). Strong legal expertise, particularly in contract law and commercial agreements. Proven experience in procurement and supplier contract management. High commercial acumen. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of risk management and compliance. Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. The ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities. Benefits As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including: Generous pension Private medical insurance Staff referral bonus Life assurance Group Income Protection Season ticket loan 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays and paid birthday leave 2 additional paid volunteering days each year Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced family leave Enhanced sick leave 50% discount at our in-house café and discounts to food and shopping places in local area. We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. Given our organisation s affiliation with the Methodist Church, an understanding and alignment with Methodist values are essential.