Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) Senior Operations Manager Full time Job Description AMF profile Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) was founded in 2004 and is a charity that fights malaria in a highly effective, accountable and transparent way. We do this by purchasing and distributing multiple millions of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) at a time in nationwide universal coverage campaigns. This is the most cost-effective way of preventing malaria. AMF receives donations from the public and in the last financial year received US$147 million and, in our history, now over US$820 million. AMF is particularly data-focused and monitors and reports on net use and drives and supports innovation to improve the effectiveness of malaria programmes. AMF is the world's third largest funder of nets. AMF has been rated a top charity for all of the last 16 years by independent charity evaluators GiveWell, Giving What We Can and The Life You Can Save who focus on impact and cost-effectiveness. We are a team of 15 highly motivated individuals with different skills and experience. Each person has an important role to play. All team members work remotely with constant communication between them. While the team is small, the impact is big - our net distributions protect millions of people. Our largest programme is in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where we are funding 52 million nets to protect 94 million people for distribution during 2025 to 2027. We have ongoing multi-million net programmes in other countries including Chad, Guinea, Nigeria, South Sudan, Togo, Uganda and Zambia. Role Description Our activities and commitments are steadily increasing, and is expected to be a very busy period of distributions, with over 70m nets planned for distribution in 2026 alone. In light of this, AMF is recruiting a Senior Operations Manager to join the operations team and play an important role in ensuring the success of the net distributions. We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal and intellectual skills who is able to work collaboratively. The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking on significant responsibility by leading on several of AMF's programmes. The role will include involvement in all stages of a distribution campaign (pre-agreement, net procurement, post-agreement, during distribution, and post distribution) across two main areas: Work with National Malaria Control Programmes (NMCPs) and distribution partners Work with AMF's independent monitoring partners Further information The Senior Operations Manager will lead on several of AMF's programmes. They will work closely with NMCPs and distribution partners, in country partners, AMF independent monitors, cofunding partners, the AMF Operations and Technology teams to ensure the success of AMF distributions. More specifically, they will manage the distributions through the following stages 1. Pre agreement: Establishing the funding gap Establishing the net need, malaria burden, insecticide resistance data Working with the Ministry of Health to negotiate and put in place an agreement for the programme 2. Net procurement: Working with AMF's procurement lead to order nets in time for the distribution 3. Post-agreement: After signature of the agreement, working with countries and distribution partners to put in place the plans for key elements, in particular Digital data collection 5% verification Net tracking Tender for and select an independent partner for distribution monitoring, and work closely with this partner that will be AMF's eyes and ears in country 4. During the distribution: Track information coming from all partners Analyse with the support of AMF's analytics team registration and distribution data and take actions if needed Account for all AMF nets 5. Post distribution: Tender for and select an independent partner for post distribution monitoring, and work closely with this partner to carry out surveys at 0, 9, 18 and 27 months post-distribution Share results with in-country partners and encourage appropriate actions to be taken Through these stages, it will be important to maintain strong relationships with the key partners, notably the National Malaria Control Programmes, distribution partners and cofunding partners to ensure that distributions are carried out according to the agreements signed between the Ministry of Health and AMF. These relationships will ensure that solutions can be found constructively to issues that arise during implementation of AMF's programmes. Aside from the areas above, there will be other work related to AMF Group Operations, dependent on the candidate's skill set. Characteristics of the successful candidate We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal and intellectual skills, who works collaboratively in a team and relishes responsibility and the opportunity to learn and develop their abilities. The ideal candidate will be motivated to help improve the lives of those affected by the wider impacts of malaria. Required: Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong working relationships Strong analytical skills and be able to use Excel confidently A self-starter who is highly organised with the ability to work independently and manage working time effectively Strong project management skills and comfort handling meetings with senior staff Comfort in dealing with and learning about financial matters, willing to examine budgets in detail At least four years work experience. The skills and potential of the candidate take priority over prior experience and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds and experiences. An interest in driving down malaria rates through procedure changes and the use of technology Fluent English Of interest (but not required): French language ability Experience working on projects based in Africa or in international development Malaria knowledge or background in malaria prevention or other global health campaigns Other role details Reporting to: Operations Director Location: Remote working within Africa/UK/Europe time zones (all the AMF team work remotely), with a preference for UK based. Please note that applications from outside these time zones will not be reviewed. The cost of any co-working office space will be covered by AMF. For those living outside London, trips to London during the first three months are encouraged to spend time working with the Operations Director and AMF team. Initial salary: £50,000 to £60,000 Note: the salary is based on a UK-based person and may be adjusted depending on location Company contributed pension scheme 25 holiday days per year + bank holidays This is a full-time role Travel: travel to Africa will be expected. Trips are planned flexibly in discussion with the team. The number and duration will vary year on year and typically range from 5 to 10 weeks per year. Applying Applicants should submit their application at Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. The deadline for applications is 10 Apr 26.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) Senior Operations Manager Full time Job Description AMF profile Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) was founded in 2004 and is a charity that fights malaria in a highly effective, accountable and transparent way. We do this by purchasing and distributing multiple millions of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) at a time in nationwide universal coverage campaigns. This is the most cost-effective way of preventing malaria. AMF receives donations from the public and in the last financial year received US$147 million and, in our history, now over US$820 million. AMF is particularly data-focused and monitors and reports on net use and drives and supports innovation to improve the effectiveness of malaria programmes. AMF is the world's third largest funder of nets. AMF has been rated a top charity for all of the last 16 years by independent charity evaluators GiveWell, Giving What We Can and The Life You Can Save who focus on impact and cost-effectiveness. We are a team of 15 highly motivated individuals with different skills and experience. Each person has an important role to play. All team members work remotely with constant communication between them. While the team is small, the impact is big - our net distributions protect millions of people. Our largest programme is in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where we are funding 52 million nets to protect 94 million people for distribution during 2025 to 2027. We have ongoing multi-million net programmes in other countries including Chad, Guinea, Nigeria, South Sudan, Togo, Uganda and Zambia. Role Description Our activities and commitments are steadily increasing, and is expected to be a very busy period of distributions, with over 70m nets planned for distribution in 2026 alone. In light of this, AMF is recruiting a Senior Operations Manager to join the operations team and play an important role in ensuring the success of the net distributions. We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal and intellectual skills who is able to work collaboratively. The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking on significant responsibility by leading on several of AMF's programmes. The role will include involvement in all stages of a distribution campaign (pre-agreement, net procurement, post-agreement, during distribution, and post distribution) across two main areas: Work with National Malaria Control Programmes (NMCPs) and distribution partners Work with AMF's independent monitoring partners Further information The Senior Operations Manager will lead on several of AMF's programmes. They will work closely with NMCPs and distribution partners, in country partners, AMF independent monitors, cofunding partners, the AMF Operations and Technology teams to ensure the success of AMF distributions. More specifically, they will manage the distributions through the following stages 1. Pre agreement: Establishing the funding gap Establishing the net need, malaria burden, insecticide resistance data Working with the Ministry of Health to negotiate and put in place an agreement for the programme 2. Net procurement: Working with AMF's procurement lead to order nets in time for the distribution 3. Post-agreement: After signature of the agreement, working with countries and distribution partners to put in place the plans for key elements, in particular Digital data collection 5% verification Net tracking Tender for and select an independent partner for distribution monitoring, and work closely with this partner that will be AMF's eyes and ears in country 4. During the distribution: Track information coming from all partners Analyse with the support of AMF's analytics team registration and distribution data and take actions if needed Account for all AMF nets 5. Post distribution: Tender for and select an independent partner for post distribution monitoring, and work closely with this partner to carry out surveys at 0, 9, 18 and 27 months post-distribution Share results with in-country partners and encourage appropriate actions to be taken Through these stages, it will be important to maintain strong relationships with the key partners, notably the National Malaria Control Programmes, distribution partners and cofunding partners to ensure that distributions are carried out according to the agreements signed between the Ministry of Health and AMF. These relationships will ensure that solutions can be found constructively to issues that arise during implementation of AMF's programmes. Aside from the areas above, there will be other work related to AMF Group Operations, dependent on the candidate's skill set. Characteristics of the successful candidate We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal and intellectual skills, who works collaboratively in a team and relishes responsibility and the opportunity to learn and develop their abilities. The ideal candidate will be motivated to help improve the lives of those affected by the wider impacts of malaria. Required: Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong working relationships Strong analytical skills and be able to use Excel confidently A self-starter who is highly organised with the ability to work independently and manage working time effectively Strong project management skills and comfort handling meetings with senior staff Comfort in dealing with and learning about financial matters, willing to examine budgets in detail At least four years work experience. The skills and potential of the candidate take priority over prior experience and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds and experiences. An interest in driving down malaria rates through procedure changes and the use of technology Fluent English Of interest (but not required): French language ability Experience working on projects based in Africa or in international development Malaria knowledge or background in malaria prevention or other global health campaigns Other role details Reporting to: Operations Director Location: Remote working within Africa/UK/Europe time zones (all the AMF team work remotely), with a preference for UK based. Please note that applications from outside these time zones will not be reviewed. The cost of any co-working office space will be covered by AMF. For those living outside London, trips to London during the first three months are encouraged to spend time working with the Operations Director and AMF team. Initial salary: £50,000 to £60,000 Note: the salary is based on a UK-based person and may be adjusted depending on location Company contributed pension scheme 25 holiday days per year + bank holidays This is a full-time role Travel: travel to Africa will be expected. Trips are planned flexibly in discussion with the team. The number and duration will vary year on year and typically range from 5 to 10 weeks per year. Applying Applicants should submit their application at Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. The deadline for applications is 10 Apr 26.
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Account & Commercial Marketing Specialist supports the strategy and execution for BCG's Account Based Marketing (ABM) program for BCG's high-priority client accounts. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Account & Commercial Marketing, this role will collaborate with account teams, practice area marketers, regional marketing, and cross-functional digital experts to bring personalized, insight-driven campaigns to life. You'll support campaign execution, track marketing performance, and contribute to team operations. This role is a great fit for someone looking to grow their B2B marketing skillset, deepen their understanding of account-based marketing (ABM), and work cross-functionally within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Campaign Coordination & Execution: You'll play a key role in coordinating impactful campaigns for our most strategic clients, helping deliver personalized marketing that supports commercial growth and strengthens client relationships. Assist with the onboarding process for new accounts: data validation, goal-setting, campaign strategy, and launch. Support the planning and delivery of ABM campaigns for priority accounts (1:1, 1:Few, and 1:Many). Collaborate with senior team members to create and maintain campaign timelines and checklists. Coordinate internal reviews of campaign materials, ensuring feedback is captured and incorporated. Help ensure campaign assets meet brand and quality standards. Marketing Insights & Reporting: You'll help the team and stakeholders understand how marketing efforts are influencing business outcomes by turning marketing data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. Collaborate with analytics and operations teams to strengthen attribution models and program impact analysis. Gather and organize marketing performance data (e.g., engagement rates, email opens, account insights). Help create clear and compelling performance summaries using PowerPoint or Tableau dashboards. Maintain campaign dashboard and account weekly alerts in partnership with analytics team members. Tools, Platforms & Processes: BCG leverages a robust MarTech stack to power our ABM efforts. You'll ensure we're using our tools to their fullest potential and creating scalable systems for long-term success. Gain familiarity and proficiency with BCG's ABM tools, including Marketo, Demandbase, Salesforce, and Tableau. Maintain ABM email folders and templates in Marketo to reflect Global Email Marketing best practices. Document scalable processes and best practices to streamline execution and knowledge-sharing across teams. Partner with Enablement, Automation, and Insights teams to pilot new tools and drive innovation. Act as a connector across functions-building strong relationships and embedding ABM best practices across the organization. Team Support & Collaboration: You'll contribute to a culture of teaming and knowledge sharing, helping ensure our campaigns are delivered efficiently and in close partnership with stakeholders across the business. Schedule and help facilitate account planning or campaign check-in meetings. Partner closely with ABM Managers and other collaborators, including practice area marketers and operations support. Contribute ideas in team meetings and proactively suggest ways to improve execution. What You'll Bring You have the aptitude and skills to help drive and scale ABM at BCG in a way that is aligned with BCG's business goals and unique go-to-market approach. You thrive by collaborating with teams across the organization, working in a lean and agile way to implement BCG's Account & Commercial Marketing vision and strategy. You are a Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and storytelling skills. Confident communicator who builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders. Comfortable supporting strategic direction while executing day-to-day tasks with detail and care. Proactive self-starter who thrives in fast-moving, matrixed environments. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree - degree in marketing or communications preferred 2-4 years of experience in B2B marketing Clear written and verbal communication skills-able to bring clarity, creativity, and energy to complex topics. A team-first mindset with curiosity and eagerness to learn. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Familiarity with ABM and Martech tools (Marketo, Demandbase, Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Nav, Tableau, etc.) Who You'll Work With You will be a critical team member in BCG's Marketing function, collaborating across global Marketing, Marketing Technology, and Practice Areas, while supporting BCG accounts and client teams. Your days will be spent working with all levels of the BCG organization, including Managing Directors and Partners (and their account teams, support staff, and assistants), Marketing Directors, and peers. You also may work some with external vendors. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Account & Commercial Marketing Specialist supports the strategy and execution for BCG's Account Based Marketing (ABM) program for BCG's high-priority client accounts. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Account & Commercial Marketing, this role will collaborate with account teams, practice area marketers, regional marketing, and cross-functional digital experts to bring personalized, insight-driven campaigns to life. You'll support campaign execution, track marketing performance, and contribute to team operations. This role is a great fit for someone looking to grow their B2B marketing skillset, deepen their understanding of account-based marketing (ABM), and work cross-functionally within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Campaign Coordination & Execution: You'll play a key role in coordinating impactful campaigns for our most strategic clients, helping deliver personalized marketing that supports commercial growth and strengthens client relationships. Assist with the onboarding process for new accounts: data validation, goal-setting, campaign strategy, and launch. Support the planning and delivery of ABM campaigns for priority accounts (1:1, 1:Few, and 1:Many). Collaborate with senior team members to create and maintain campaign timelines and checklists. Coordinate internal reviews of campaign materials, ensuring feedback is captured and incorporated. Help ensure campaign assets meet brand and quality standards. Marketing Insights & Reporting: You'll help the team and stakeholders understand how marketing efforts are influencing business outcomes by turning marketing data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. Collaborate with analytics and operations teams to strengthen attribution models and program impact analysis. Gather and organize marketing performance data (e.g., engagement rates, email opens, account insights). Help create clear and compelling performance summaries using PowerPoint or Tableau dashboards. Maintain campaign dashboard and account weekly alerts in partnership with analytics team members. Tools, Platforms & Processes: BCG leverages a robust MarTech stack to power our ABM efforts. You'll ensure we're using our tools to their fullest potential and creating scalable systems for long-term success. Gain familiarity and proficiency with BCG's ABM tools, including Marketo, Demandbase, Salesforce, and Tableau. Maintain ABM email folders and templates in Marketo to reflect Global Email Marketing best practices. Document scalable processes and best practices to streamline execution and knowledge-sharing across teams. Partner with Enablement, Automation, and Insights teams to pilot new tools and drive innovation. Act as a connector across functions-building strong relationships and embedding ABM best practices across the organization. Team Support & Collaboration: You'll contribute to a culture of teaming and knowledge sharing, helping ensure our campaigns are delivered efficiently and in close partnership with stakeholders across the business. Schedule and help facilitate account planning or campaign check-in meetings. Partner closely with ABM Managers and other collaborators, including practice area marketers and operations support. Contribute ideas in team meetings and proactively suggest ways to improve execution. What You'll Bring You have the aptitude and skills to help drive and scale ABM at BCG in a way that is aligned with BCG's business goals and unique go-to-market approach. You thrive by collaborating with teams across the organization, working in a lean and agile way to implement BCG's Account & Commercial Marketing vision and strategy. You are a Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and storytelling skills. Confident communicator who builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders. Comfortable supporting strategic direction while executing day-to-day tasks with detail and care. Proactive self-starter who thrives in fast-moving, matrixed environments. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree - degree in marketing or communications preferred 2-4 years of experience in B2B marketing Clear written and verbal communication skills-able to bring clarity, creativity, and energy to complex topics. A team-first mindset with curiosity and eagerness to learn. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Familiarity with ABM and Martech tools (Marketo, Demandbase, Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Nav, Tableau, etc.) Who You'll Work With You will be a critical team member in BCG's Marketing function, collaborating across global Marketing, Marketing Technology, and Practice Areas, while supporting BCG accounts and client teams. Your days will be spent working with all levels of the BCG organization, including Managing Directors and Partners (and their account teams, support staff, and assistants), Marketing Directors, and peers. You also may work some with external vendors. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
The Head of Public Fundraising will lead the design and delivery of a mass audience fundraising strategy for The Children s Trust. Taking a supporter centred approach, the postholder will lead a team of individual giving and relationship fundraisers to generate income through the strategic and long-term engagement of new and existing supporters. The role will include setting and delivering income and expenditure budgets across individual giving, legacy, events, community and partnerships income streams as well as evaluating new opportunities for voluntary income growth. The postholder will play a key part within the Fundraising, Retail and Communications directorate and champion fundraising across the organisation. This role is not open to sponsorship. Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more Read more below. Role Requirements Develop, implement and monitor a fundraising strategy across all public fundraising areas aligned to the voluntary income strategy. Working with the Director of Fundraising and Communications, set income and expenditure budgets, agreeing activities and initiatives to deliver these budgets ensuring. cost control regular forecasting and taking corrective action to achieve budgets. Establishing and monitoring KPIs and quality standards for the Public Fundraising team Review and build on The Children s Trust supporter journey, ensuring that all supporter relationships are strengthened and that donors are engaged on many levels. Review and revise The Children s Trust case for support, working with the Head of High Value Philanthropy to develop appeals and/or products relevant for different audiences. Using a donor centred approach, explore opportunities to maximise income growth and long-term relationship development. Work with Senior Events and Partnerships Manager and Senior Individual Giving Manager to strengthen relationships and cross-team working within the Public Fundraising team with a view to maximising supporter engagement and fundraising opportunities. Lead the team to create a supporter-focussed plan to refine assumptions around product offerings and audience needs. Using CRM principles, work with senior managers to optimise acquisition planning, and channels and campaigns within agreed budgets. Build and strengthen internal relationships across the organisation to co-produce fundraising propositions and ensure that budget relieving, organisational priorities are at the centre of all fundraising relationships. Work with Heads across the Fundraising, Retail and Communications Directorate to manage relationships, scope of work and overall budgets when commissioning external data analytics, creative and media agencies. Interview Date: 1st Stage - w/c 27th April 2026 2nd Stage - w/c 4th May 2026 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY How to Apply Terms and Conditions PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. Strictly no agencies, please. As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion. About Us The Children s Trust is the UK s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Rehabilitation of Offenders Many roles at The Children s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. Equal Opportunity Employer To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. Online Searches In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
The Head of Public Fundraising will lead the design and delivery of a mass audience fundraising strategy for The Children s Trust. Taking a supporter centred approach, the postholder will lead a team of individual giving and relationship fundraisers to generate income through the strategic and long-term engagement of new and existing supporters. The role will include setting and delivering income and expenditure budgets across individual giving, legacy, events, community and partnerships income streams as well as evaluating new opportunities for voluntary income growth. The postholder will play a key part within the Fundraising, Retail and Communications directorate and champion fundraising across the organisation. This role is not open to sponsorship. Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more Read more below. Role Requirements Develop, implement and monitor a fundraising strategy across all public fundraising areas aligned to the voluntary income strategy. Working with the Director of Fundraising and Communications, set income and expenditure budgets, agreeing activities and initiatives to deliver these budgets ensuring. cost control regular forecasting and taking corrective action to achieve budgets. Establishing and monitoring KPIs and quality standards for the Public Fundraising team Review and build on The Children s Trust supporter journey, ensuring that all supporter relationships are strengthened and that donors are engaged on many levels. Review and revise The Children s Trust case for support, working with the Head of High Value Philanthropy to develop appeals and/or products relevant for different audiences. Using a donor centred approach, explore opportunities to maximise income growth and long-term relationship development. Work with Senior Events and Partnerships Manager and Senior Individual Giving Manager to strengthen relationships and cross-team working within the Public Fundraising team with a view to maximising supporter engagement and fundraising opportunities. Lead the team to create a supporter-focussed plan to refine assumptions around product offerings and audience needs. Using CRM principles, work with senior managers to optimise acquisition planning, and channels and campaigns within agreed budgets. Build and strengthen internal relationships across the organisation to co-produce fundraising propositions and ensure that budget relieving, organisational priorities are at the centre of all fundraising relationships. Work with Heads across the Fundraising, Retail and Communications Directorate to manage relationships, scope of work and overall budgets when commissioning external data analytics, creative and media agencies. Interview Date: 1st Stage - w/c 27th April 2026 2nd Stage - w/c 4th May 2026 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY How to Apply Terms and Conditions PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. Strictly no agencies, please. As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion. About Us The Children s Trust is the UK s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Rehabilitation of Offenders Many roles at The Children s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. Equal Opportunity Employer To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. Online Searches In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
Communications Officer Job description Purpose Twenty-five years since we were founded, IVAR is at an exciting point in its journey, with a growing team, a new strategy, and an upcoming brand and narrative refresh. The Communications Officer will play a vital role in bringing this to life. You will make our research clear, accessible and compelling - ensuring it reaches and inspires the people who can use it. You'll embed a new visual and narrative style, exploring new tools and formats to expand our reach and connect more people with IVAR's mission. You'll work closely with the Director of Communications, taking strategic direction while also exercising your own judgement and creativity. This is a hands-on role within a smart and welcoming team of 13 members of staff, plus associates. We're looking for someone who will bring creativity, dedication, warmth, ideas and commitment - a proactive communicator who enjoys trying new things, managing the day-to-day essentials, and contributing to a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment. Position in Organisation: Reports to Director of Communications. Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities Content and storytelling: Write, edit and proof high-quality content across reports, blogs, newsletters and social media. Translate complex research into engaging, accessible outputs for diverse audiences. Ensure all communications are accurate, consistent, inclusive and aligned with IVAR's brand and tone of voice. Digital and design: Manage IVAR's LinkedIn channel: plan, create and schedule posts; support colleagues to engage; monitor reach and engagement. Manage and update IVAR's website (WordPress), ensuring content is accurate, engaging and accessible. Produce and send newsletters, manage subscriber lists and monitor performance. Create and support visual assets (graphics, presentations, short videos). Support implementation of IVAR's upcoming brand refresh. Systems and analytics: Manage and maintain IVAR's CRM (Beacon), ensuring data is accurate, segmented and used effectively for communications. Track and analyse performance across LinkedIn, newsletters, website and CRM; report insights and make recommendations. Monitor mentions of IVAR in external channels, flagging opportunities or risks. Collaboration and coordination: Coordinate with the wider staff team to plan content and capture learning and stories. Support colleagues to communicate about their projects and share findings effectively. Liaise with external partners, agencies or freelancers (e.g. designers, video editors) as needed. Support internal communications (e.g. internal newsletter, updates, team events). Contribute actively to team meetings, content planning and cross-organisational discussions. Events and campaigns: Support IVAR events, including promotion, communications materials and follow-up content. Assist in developing and delivering communications campaigns linked to Open and Trusting and other initiatives. Learning and development: Bring fresh ideas by testing new tools, formats and approaches for engaging audiences. Undertake training and development relevant to the role. Person specification Interest: A commitment to IVAR's approach and ways of working - including a commitment to continuous learning. An interest in IVAR's research and how it can be used to inform/influence changes to practice. Passion for the voluntary sector, and commitment to improving the conditions that enable charities to do their best work - particularly more equitable grant-making Experience, skills and attributes: Excellent communicator - strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences, while keeping content clear and accessible. Attention to detail - confident in proofing and copy editing, ensuring accuracy, consistency and inclusivity across all outputs. Digital know-how - experience managing organisational social media (ideally LinkedIn) using website CMS and producing newsletters. Analytical mindset - comfortable using analytics tools (e.g. Google, LinkedIn) and CRM systems (e.g. Beacon) to track performance, segment audiences, and share insights. Creative and resourceful - brings ideas and energy, willing to test new formats and approaches to engage different audiences. Visual storyteller - strong design skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe, PowerPoint) and video/audio editing, with an eye for clear and engaging visuals. Collaborative team player - enjoys working with colleagues and external partners, offering support and encouragement, and contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture. Organised and adaptable - able to juggle multiple priorities, manage deadlines, and stay calm and flexible when plans change. Values-driven - shares IVAR's passion for the voluntary and funding sectors, and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of communications.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Communications Officer Job description Purpose Twenty-five years since we were founded, IVAR is at an exciting point in its journey, with a growing team, a new strategy, and an upcoming brand and narrative refresh. The Communications Officer will play a vital role in bringing this to life. You will make our research clear, accessible and compelling - ensuring it reaches and inspires the people who can use it. You'll embed a new visual and narrative style, exploring new tools and formats to expand our reach and connect more people with IVAR's mission. You'll work closely with the Director of Communications, taking strategic direction while also exercising your own judgement and creativity. This is a hands-on role within a smart and welcoming team of 13 members of staff, plus associates. We're looking for someone who will bring creativity, dedication, warmth, ideas and commitment - a proactive communicator who enjoys trying new things, managing the day-to-day essentials, and contributing to a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment. Position in Organisation: Reports to Director of Communications. Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities Content and storytelling: Write, edit and proof high-quality content across reports, blogs, newsletters and social media. Translate complex research into engaging, accessible outputs for diverse audiences. Ensure all communications are accurate, consistent, inclusive and aligned with IVAR's brand and tone of voice. Digital and design: Manage IVAR's LinkedIn channel: plan, create and schedule posts; support colleagues to engage; monitor reach and engagement. Manage and update IVAR's website (WordPress), ensuring content is accurate, engaging and accessible. Produce and send newsletters, manage subscriber lists and monitor performance. Create and support visual assets (graphics, presentations, short videos). Support implementation of IVAR's upcoming brand refresh. Systems and analytics: Manage and maintain IVAR's CRM (Beacon), ensuring data is accurate, segmented and used effectively for communications. Track and analyse performance across LinkedIn, newsletters, website and CRM; report insights and make recommendations. Monitor mentions of IVAR in external channels, flagging opportunities or risks. Collaboration and coordination: Coordinate with the wider staff team to plan content and capture learning and stories. Support colleagues to communicate about their projects and share findings effectively. Liaise with external partners, agencies or freelancers (e.g. designers, video editors) as needed. Support internal communications (e.g. internal newsletter, updates, team events). Contribute actively to team meetings, content planning and cross-organisational discussions. Events and campaigns: Support IVAR events, including promotion, communications materials and follow-up content. Assist in developing and delivering communications campaigns linked to Open and Trusting and other initiatives. Learning and development: Bring fresh ideas by testing new tools, formats and approaches for engaging audiences. Undertake training and development relevant to the role. Person specification Interest: A commitment to IVAR's approach and ways of working - including a commitment to continuous learning. An interest in IVAR's research and how it can be used to inform/influence changes to practice. Passion for the voluntary sector, and commitment to improving the conditions that enable charities to do their best work - particularly more equitable grant-making Experience, skills and attributes: Excellent communicator - strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences, while keeping content clear and accessible. Attention to detail - confident in proofing and copy editing, ensuring accuracy, consistency and inclusivity across all outputs. Digital know-how - experience managing organisational social media (ideally LinkedIn) using website CMS and producing newsletters. Analytical mindset - comfortable using analytics tools (e.g. Google, LinkedIn) and CRM systems (e.g. Beacon) to track performance, segment audiences, and share insights. Creative and resourceful - brings ideas and energy, willing to test new formats and approaches to engage different audiences. Visual storyteller - strong design skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe, PowerPoint) and video/audio editing, with an eye for clear and engaging visuals. Collaborative team player - enjoys working with colleagues and external partners, offering support and encouragement, and contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture. Organised and adaptable - able to juggle multiple priorities, manage deadlines, and stay calm and flexible when plans change. Values-driven - shares IVAR's passion for the voluntary and funding sectors, and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of communications.
What to know Execute innovative marketing strategy through a diverse channel mix, for leading NGOs, charities and brands. As an Associate Director in the Paid Media Team, you'll oversee the execution of digital advertising campaigns across clients ranging from leading UK and global charities and UN bodies, to global brands and their CSR programmes. You will know how to drive strong performance metrics for clients, whilst thinking holistically about the brand and how these metrics contribute to wider conversation about marketing budgets and long-term growth objectives. You will be a senior member of our media practice in London, supporting the Media Director in shaping processes and innovating our client channel mix to drive results. This may be the right role for you if you're someone who is equally strategic, creative, and analytical. Switching seamlessly from a client presentation to writing an insightful analysis of campaign performance, and rolling up your sleeves to launch advertising campaigns in new platforms are no big deal for you. You're used to spending most of your day speaking in acronyms - terms like CPA, DSP, VTR, and ROAS are a natural part of your vocabulary - and you know how to explain them to clients and colleagues. You will use your depth of experience to inform your work but also use your curiosity to keep ahead of the changing sector in order to ensure we're innovating for our clients wherever possible. The company Blue State is a purpose-driven agency. We partner with leading causes, brands, and campaigns and create real change. From UNHCR, AARP, and Doctors Without Borders to Amnesty International and Oxfam, we transform how brands and causes raise money, influence policy, build platforms, and grow communities of supporters. Led by the most creative and analytical minds from the political, nonprofit, and brand worlds, Blue State is an independent agency in the US and London. A day in the life: Translate clients' strategic visions into media objectives and KPIs to accomplish a wide range of client objectives including direct response (lead gen and fundraising), awareness, persuasion, and advocacy. Analyse ongoing and historical performance data to identify opportunities for improvement, make strategic recommendations, and generate reporting and insights to drive optimisation. Have a strong POV on measurement, attribution, and conversion tracking, and apply that knowledge to strategic recommendations and ongoing campaign management. Participate in (and frequently lead) client-facing interactions - you'll be the subject-matter expert for the platforms you manage. Plan, build, manage, and optimise media campaigns across multiple platforms, and oversee others in the team across multiple accounts to ensure media buying is efficient, effective and compliant. Work collaboratively with other internal or external teams, including media planners, strategists, account directors, designers, and analysts, to produce campaigns, creative ideas, audience and target recommendations, and experimental designs. Be an internal and external thought leader and help keep us up to date with the latest digital media trends by maintaining relationships with media partners, and engaging in media R&D projects, writing blog posts, and participating on panels. The team As part of the Media team, you'll work closely with a cross-disciplinary group of Blue State employees on various projects. London is a small and close-knit team, where everyone has an opportunity to shape new approaches, grow and learn from their colleagues, and take advantage of a personal development fund to stretch their skills even further. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring charities, ambitious brands and passionate advocacy and social change campaigns. What we offer: Unlimited time off (inclusive of sick, personal and vacation days) $1,250 annual in professional development funds (local equivalent) Fully subsidised health and dental insurance for employees (subject to tax) Generous pension match via salary sacrifice Generous paid holiday schedule Parental leave policy for up to 32.5 week of coverage at full pay, inclusive of all genders and supporting a range of family structures Group Income Protection (GIP) Group Life Assurance (GLA) Optional holiday travel insurance Pre-tax season ticket loans Cycle to work (up to £2000) Remote work flexibility We approach in-office working with a hybrid model, with presence in our office required at two days per week. Some things we're looking for: 6-8 years experience in a hands-on paid media planning and buying role using a mix of digital channels (Social, Search, Display, Video, Audio, etc) Demonstrated experience translating client business goals into cohesive media strategies and specific KPIs, and a record executing campaigns that delivered on those goals. Experience working with non-profits, with fundraising and/or income objectives within paid media campaigns. Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects on time, within budget, and meet performance goals. High proficiency with digital advertising platforms - you've demonstrated a level of mastery of paid social, paid search, and/or programmatic trading - as well as Google Analytics and other measurement platforms Exceptional attention to detail, especially with regards to campaign setup and trafficking, QA, and reporting. Ability to adapt to new situations, solve problems on the fly, and communicate with those around you. A shared passion and curiosity for delivering change. This includes comfort with ambiguity, a restlessness that resists the status quo, and a commitment to quality that ensures we're always making progress. At Blue State, diversity is a necessity, not a nice-to-have. We encourage those from underrepresented communities - women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. Even if you don't think your current skill set checks every box, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you. Blue State is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible application and interview process. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, including the use of AI tools throughout the hiring process, please contact us by an email with the subject line: Accommodation Request to get started. Your privacy is important to us. You can find out more information on how we handle your data for recruiting purposes in our Privacy Policy for Recruitment .
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
What to know Execute innovative marketing strategy through a diverse channel mix, for leading NGOs, charities and brands. As an Associate Director in the Paid Media Team, you'll oversee the execution of digital advertising campaigns across clients ranging from leading UK and global charities and UN bodies, to global brands and their CSR programmes. You will know how to drive strong performance metrics for clients, whilst thinking holistically about the brand and how these metrics contribute to wider conversation about marketing budgets and long-term growth objectives. You will be a senior member of our media practice in London, supporting the Media Director in shaping processes and innovating our client channel mix to drive results. This may be the right role for you if you're someone who is equally strategic, creative, and analytical. Switching seamlessly from a client presentation to writing an insightful analysis of campaign performance, and rolling up your sleeves to launch advertising campaigns in new platforms are no big deal for you. You're used to spending most of your day speaking in acronyms - terms like CPA, DSP, VTR, and ROAS are a natural part of your vocabulary - and you know how to explain them to clients and colleagues. You will use your depth of experience to inform your work but also use your curiosity to keep ahead of the changing sector in order to ensure we're innovating for our clients wherever possible. The company Blue State is a purpose-driven agency. We partner with leading causes, brands, and campaigns and create real change. From UNHCR, AARP, and Doctors Without Borders to Amnesty International and Oxfam, we transform how brands and causes raise money, influence policy, build platforms, and grow communities of supporters. Led by the most creative and analytical minds from the political, nonprofit, and brand worlds, Blue State is an independent agency in the US and London. A day in the life: Translate clients' strategic visions into media objectives and KPIs to accomplish a wide range of client objectives including direct response (lead gen and fundraising), awareness, persuasion, and advocacy. Analyse ongoing and historical performance data to identify opportunities for improvement, make strategic recommendations, and generate reporting and insights to drive optimisation. Have a strong POV on measurement, attribution, and conversion tracking, and apply that knowledge to strategic recommendations and ongoing campaign management. Participate in (and frequently lead) client-facing interactions - you'll be the subject-matter expert for the platforms you manage. Plan, build, manage, and optimise media campaigns across multiple platforms, and oversee others in the team across multiple accounts to ensure media buying is efficient, effective and compliant. Work collaboratively with other internal or external teams, including media planners, strategists, account directors, designers, and analysts, to produce campaigns, creative ideas, audience and target recommendations, and experimental designs. Be an internal and external thought leader and help keep us up to date with the latest digital media trends by maintaining relationships with media partners, and engaging in media R&D projects, writing blog posts, and participating on panels. The team As part of the Media team, you'll work closely with a cross-disciplinary group of Blue State employees on various projects. London is a small and close-knit team, where everyone has an opportunity to shape new approaches, grow and learn from their colleagues, and take advantage of a personal development fund to stretch their skills even further. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring charities, ambitious brands and passionate advocacy and social change campaigns. What we offer: Unlimited time off (inclusive of sick, personal and vacation days) $1,250 annual in professional development funds (local equivalent) Fully subsidised health and dental insurance for employees (subject to tax) Generous pension match via salary sacrifice Generous paid holiday schedule Parental leave policy for up to 32.5 week of coverage at full pay, inclusive of all genders and supporting a range of family structures Group Income Protection (GIP) Group Life Assurance (GLA) Optional holiday travel insurance Pre-tax season ticket loans Cycle to work (up to £2000) Remote work flexibility We approach in-office working with a hybrid model, with presence in our office required at two days per week. Some things we're looking for: 6-8 years experience in a hands-on paid media planning and buying role using a mix of digital channels (Social, Search, Display, Video, Audio, etc) Demonstrated experience translating client business goals into cohesive media strategies and specific KPIs, and a record executing campaigns that delivered on those goals. Experience working with non-profits, with fundraising and/or income objectives within paid media campaigns. Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects on time, within budget, and meet performance goals. High proficiency with digital advertising platforms - you've demonstrated a level of mastery of paid social, paid search, and/or programmatic trading - as well as Google Analytics and other measurement platforms Exceptional attention to detail, especially with regards to campaign setup and trafficking, QA, and reporting. Ability to adapt to new situations, solve problems on the fly, and communicate with those around you. A shared passion and curiosity for delivering change. This includes comfort with ambiguity, a restlessness that resists the status quo, and a commitment to quality that ensures we're always making progress. At Blue State, diversity is a necessity, not a nice-to-have. We encourage those from underrepresented communities - women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. Even if you don't think your current skill set checks every box, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you. Blue State is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible application and interview process. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, including the use of AI tools throughout the hiring process, please contact us by an email with the subject line: Accommodation Request to get started. Your privacy is important to us. You can find out more information on how we handle your data for recruiting purposes in our Privacy Policy for Recruitment .
Head of Finance Closing date: 19/04/2026, 23:55 Location: Manchester Business Unit(s): Finance Position Type: Full-Time Salary: £67,987 £80,556 Our client has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. They will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. They will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. About the Role Responsibilities Include: Leading the organisation s financial activities ensuring robust financial governance, regularity, propriety and value for money throughout the organisation. Ensuring alignment of financial strategies, policies and governance with the regulator s strategic priorities. Leading and managing all aspects of financial operations including financial strategy; planning, budgeting and forecasting; reporting and analysis; compliance and risk management; financial control; audit and assurance; charging strategy; treasury and cash management. Embedding effective financial management and control. Leading the development and implementation of the financial strategy supported by effective forecasting, reporting, analysis and compliance. Lead, motivate and develop the organisation s financial function and promote wider financial awareness, fostering personal accountability, operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organisation. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and government financial standards, including Managing Public Money. Providing strategic insight and authoritative advice to the CEO, COO, ExCo, ARAC and Board on financial performance and effectiveness. Embed strong risk management, control and assurance. Effective stakeholder management. Leading by example and driving a culture of financial rigour, accountability and excellence across a small but high profile organisation. Essential Requirements: Leadership and management experience with a strong track record of building and leading high performing finance teams, fostering a culture of personal accountability, driving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional outcomes in a high-profile operating environment. Excellent financial skills with experience of developing and implementing effective financial strategies, policies, governance and control throughout an organisation. Finance strategy and planning experience budgeting, forecasting, reporting and aligning with strategic priorities. Financial operations expertise overseeing day-to-day functions including cash management, treasury, payroll and invoicing. Experience implementing and optimising new financial processes and systems. Reporting and analysis expertise overseeing the production of statutory and management accounts, reporting to ExCo and Board, developing, monitoring and reporting performance metrics and effectiveness indicators. Sound knowledge of compliance, assurance and risk management. Detailed knowledge and experience of public sector finance financial governance frameworks, Managing Public Money and procurement environments. Excellent communication skills, including briefing senior leadership and boards. Eligibility for appropriate government security clearance. Finance professional with a recognised relevant qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Desirable Skills: Experience working with or within regulators, sports bodies or public sector organisations. Financial modelling, data analytics and proficiency in ERP software. Understanding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements and their financial impact. Emotional intelligence managing high pressure situations and understanding the financial impact of financial decisions on employees and stakeholders. If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or an employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward Our client will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested? Click apply and complete your application.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance Closing date: 19/04/2026, 23:55 Location: Manchester Business Unit(s): Finance Position Type: Full-Time Salary: £67,987 £80,556 Our client has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. They will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. They will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. About the Role Responsibilities Include: Leading the organisation s financial activities ensuring robust financial governance, regularity, propriety and value for money throughout the organisation. Ensuring alignment of financial strategies, policies and governance with the regulator s strategic priorities. Leading and managing all aspects of financial operations including financial strategy; planning, budgeting and forecasting; reporting and analysis; compliance and risk management; financial control; audit and assurance; charging strategy; treasury and cash management. Embedding effective financial management and control. Leading the development and implementation of the financial strategy supported by effective forecasting, reporting, analysis and compliance. Lead, motivate and develop the organisation s financial function and promote wider financial awareness, fostering personal accountability, operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organisation. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and government financial standards, including Managing Public Money. Providing strategic insight and authoritative advice to the CEO, COO, ExCo, ARAC and Board on financial performance and effectiveness. Embed strong risk management, control and assurance. Effective stakeholder management. Leading by example and driving a culture of financial rigour, accountability and excellence across a small but high profile organisation. Essential Requirements: Leadership and management experience with a strong track record of building and leading high performing finance teams, fostering a culture of personal accountability, driving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional outcomes in a high-profile operating environment. Excellent financial skills with experience of developing and implementing effective financial strategies, policies, governance and control throughout an organisation. Finance strategy and planning experience budgeting, forecasting, reporting and aligning with strategic priorities. Financial operations expertise overseeing day-to-day functions including cash management, treasury, payroll and invoicing. Experience implementing and optimising new financial processes and systems. Reporting and analysis expertise overseeing the production of statutory and management accounts, reporting to ExCo and Board, developing, monitoring and reporting performance metrics and effectiveness indicators. Sound knowledge of compliance, assurance and risk management. Detailed knowledge and experience of public sector finance financial governance frameworks, Managing Public Money and procurement environments. Excellent communication skills, including briefing senior leadership and boards. Eligibility for appropriate government security clearance. Finance professional with a recognised relevant qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Desirable Skills: Experience working with or within regulators, sports bodies or public sector organisations. Financial modelling, data analytics and proficiency in ERP software. Understanding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements and their financial impact. Emotional intelligence managing high pressure situations and understanding the financial impact of financial decisions on employees and stakeholders. If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or an employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward Our client will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested? Click apply and complete your application.
Marc Daniels is recruiting for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join a market-leading international business based in Maidenhead on a permanent basis. This is a highly visible role supporting the International Finance team across multiple regions and providing insightful analysis to senior leadership.? You will take ownership of key forecasting, planning and analysis activities, working closely with regional finance teams to drive performance and support strategic decision-making.? Key Responsibilities Own forecasting responsibilities for multiple cost centres, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.? Manage preparation of P&L (monthly, quarterly, annual plans and other cycles as required).? Prepare reconciliations of updated forecasts versus prior forecasts, AOP and prior year actuals.? Analyse information from international businesses to summarise key drivers impacting results.? Produce and present ad hoc financial analysis for senior leadership (including trends, M&A, SG&A, multi-year planning and competitor analysis).? Ensure reporting is on-time, in the correct format and supported by clear commentary and insight.? Provide business analytics including margin analysis and customer/supplier mix.? Review regional results and forecasts, challenge where appropriate and report findings to the Finance Director.? Perform ad hoc scenario analysis and financial modelling.? Review, digest and present KPI data with value-adding commentary.? Candidate Profile CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Strong Excel skills and confident with Word and PowerPoint.? Experience in an international/multi-entity environment is advantageous.? Exposure to multi-currency reporting would be beneficial.? Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work across multi-functional and international teams.?
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Marc Daniels is recruiting for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join a market-leading international business based in Maidenhead on a permanent basis. This is a highly visible role supporting the International Finance team across multiple regions and providing insightful analysis to senior leadership.? You will take ownership of key forecasting, planning and analysis activities, working closely with regional finance teams to drive performance and support strategic decision-making.? Key Responsibilities Own forecasting responsibilities for multiple cost centres, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.? Manage preparation of P&L (monthly, quarterly, annual plans and other cycles as required).? Prepare reconciliations of updated forecasts versus prior forecasts, AOP and prior year actuals.? Analyse information from international businesses to summarise key drivers impacting results.? Produce and present ad hoc financial analysis for senior leadership (including trends, M&A, SG&A, multi-year planning and competitor analysis).? Ensure reporting is on-time, in the correct format and supported by clear commentary and insight.? Provide business analytics including margin analysis and customer/supplier mix.? Review regional results and forecasts, challenge where appropriate and report findings to the Finance Director.? Perform ad hoc scenario analysis and financial modelling.? Review, digest and present KPI data with value-adding commentary.? Candidate Profile CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Strong Excel skills and confident with Word and PowerPoint.? Experience in an international/multi-entity environment is advantageous.? Exposure to multi-currency reporting would be beneficial.? Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work across multi-functional and international teams.?
Do you see yourself as a future leader within Audit, as well as having a client base within the not for Profit sector? Then this role with an exciting Top 40 firm could be the one for you - as they have such a varied client base, you will be able to keep developing! A Top 40 Practice are looking for an Audit Manager to join their specialist Not for Profit team. They are a highly reputable firm that will give you all the tools and support you need to take your career to the next level. The successful candidate will be responsible for a portfolio of clients across various parts of this space such as Education, Charities, and other Not for Profits. The firm is now around 500 strong, supported by c. 40 partners - who all love to get involved with the development of their teams. This should enable you to progress as well as you possible can and step into a leadership role very quickly! Responsibilities: As an Audit Manager, you will Risk-based auditing to a portfolio of clients in the Not for Profit and Charity space Reporting directly to a Director, own the audit process end to end including drafting statements, management letters and letters of representation. Management of a team of up to 8 auditors Provide support to clients across various needs, through discussions with internal Partner and client managers. Requirements: As an Audit Senior Associate, you will need ACA or ACCA Qualified Experience with working on Audits across the Not for Profit sectors, or clear desire to move into this space Experience with Data Analytics Good interpersonal skills Benefits: As an Audit Manager, you will get Hybrid Working (in office 2 or 3 days per week) Flexible working hours around the business' Core Hours Health Insurance Season Ticket Loan 33 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays) If you are looking for a role within Audit, but one with genuine emphasis on work-life balance and varied work, then apply now! Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Do you see yourself as a future leader within Audit, as well as having a client base within the not for Profit sector? Then this role with an exciting Top 40 firm could be the one for you - as they have such a varied client base, you will be able to keep developing! A Top 40 Practice are looking for an Audit Manager to join their specialist Not for Profit team. They are a highly reputable firm that will give you all the tools and support you need to take your career to the next level. The successful candidate will be responsible for a portfolio of clients across various parts of this space such as Education, Charities, and other Not for Profits. The firm is now around 500 strong, supported by c. 40 partners - who all love to get involved with the development of their teams. This should enable you to progress as well as you possible can and step into a leadership role very quickly! Responsibilities: As an Audit Manager, you will Risk-based auditing to a portfolio of clients in the Not for Profit and Charity space Reporting directly to a Director, own the audit process end to end including drafting statements, management letters and letters of representation. Management of a team of up to 8 auditors Provide support to clients across various needs, through discussions with internal Partner and client managers. Requirements: As an Audit Senior Associate, you will need ACA or ACCA Qualified Experience with working on Audits across the Not for Profit sectors, or clear desire to move into this space Experience with Data Analytics Good interpersonal skills Benefits: As an Audit Manager, you will get Hybrid Working (in office 2 or 3 days per week) Flexible working hours around the business' Core Hours Health Insurance Season Ticket Loan 33 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays) If you are looking for a role within Audit, but one with genuine emphasis on work-life balance and varied work, then apply now! Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
Directorate: Environment Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 Salary: 48,003 - 53,172 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight Sun 12 April 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role Working within the PMO Team this role is an opportunity to lead in establishing, implementing and managing a performance management framework for the Highways Service and its suppliers. You will contribute towards the continued improvements of the Highways Service and its performance-focused culture. You will be immersed in an environment of performance, audits and risk where your skills in communication, problem solving, and can-do attitude will be drawn upon to help deliver the department's contractual responsibilities, local projects and improvements to the service. You will be the lead on performance reporting and analytics for the service, collating and coordinating performance reports and risk registers. You will support the Senior Management Team in the monitoring of performance and risk registers and identification of measures to deliver corrective action. You will support internal and external audits. You will undertake performance and risk analysis and propose service improvements to the Senior Management Team. You will review and monitor the effectiveness of the service's performance measures and make recommendations on changes to drive continuous improvement within the service. You will be the main point of contact for the Highways Service's subcontractors and delivery partners in all matters relating to performance management. This includes proposing appropriate performance measures, methods of calculation and reporting processes. You will analyse the outputs and identify the root causes of any failures to report directly to the Senior Management Team. Visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select "Open in new tab" so you can keep the job description open while completing your application) About you You must have: - A strong understanding and experience of Performance Management with proven ability to apply this to improve operational outcomes - Experience of data analysis and working with complex data sets to understand operational efficiencies and recommend business process improvements - Experience in root cause analysis and problem solving using analytical techniques and previous learned experience, applied and theoretical knowledge - Experience of setting up and monitoring Key Performance Indicators to ensure service targets are being achieved - Experience of identifying and implementing business process improvement - Experience of using Microsoft 365 and reporting tools such as Power BI What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application as a reasonable adjustment, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn, escalated to counter Fraud for further investigation and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Directorate: Environment Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 Salary: 48,003 - 53,172 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight Sun 12 April 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role Working within the PMO Team this role is an opportunity to lead in establishing, implementing and managing a performance management framework for the Highways Service and its suppliers. You will contribute towards the continued improvements of the Highways Service and its performance-focused culture. You will be immersed in an environment of performance, audits and risk where your skills in communication, problem solving, and can-do attitude will be drawn upon to help deliver the department's contractual responsibilities, local projects and improvements to the service. You will be the lead on performance reporting and analytics for the service, collating and coordinating performance reports and risk registers. You will support the Senior Management Team in the monitoring of performance and risk registers and identification of measures to deliver corrective action. You will support internal and external audits. You will undertake performance and risk analysis and propose service improvements to the Senior Management Team. You will review and monitor the effectiveness of the service's performance measures and make recommendations on changes to drive continuous improvement within the service. You will be the main point of contact for the Highways Service's subcontractors and delivery partners in all matters relating to performance management. This includes proposing appropriate performance measures, methods of calculation and reporting processes. You will analyse the outputs and identify the root causes of any failures to report directly to the Senior Management Team. Visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select "Open in new tab" so you can keep the job description open while completing your application) About you You must have: - A strong understanding and experience of Performance Management with proven ability to apply this to improve operational outcomes - Experience of data analysis and working with complex data sets to understand operational efficiencies and recommend business process improvements - Experience in root cause analysis and problem solving using analytical techniques and previous learned experience, applied and theoretical knowledge - Experience of setting up and monitoring Key Performance Indicators to ensure service targets are being achieved - Experience of identifying and implementing business process improvement - Experience of using Microsoft 365 and reporting tools such as Power BI What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application as a reasonable adjustment, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn, escalated to counter Fraud for further investigation and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
Robert Walters is partnering with a leading global recruitment organisation operating across multiple sectors. We are currently supporting them in the search for a highly skilled Director of Transactional Finance & Shared Services to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly centralised function, drive operational excellence, and shape the future of transactional finance within a dynamic organisation. Key Responsibilities: Payroll & Billing Oversight: Ensure contractors are paid accurately and on time across all jurisdictions. Oversee related payroll submissions and ensure timely customer invoicing. Credit Control Management: Lead the global credit control function to optimise cash collection processes. Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee accounts payable, staff expenses, and accounts receivable processes globally. Process Improvement: Continuously refine finance processes to drive efficiency and identify opportunities for automation. Collaborate with IT to deliver technology solutions that enhance operations. Upstream Process Optimisation: Partner with sales stakeholders to ensure clean data flow into finance systems by improving upstream processes. Policy Ownership: Develop policies governing upstream processes and work with stakeholders (e.g., commercial finance, HR, sales enablement) to embed these policies into behaviours across the organisation. Commercial Judgements: Act as an escalation point for decisions around customer credit limits, non-standard billing exceptions, or contractors working without purchase orders. System Ownership: Serve as the business owner of the pay-and-bill system, liaising with vendors and IT support for day-to-day releases and minor system developments. KPI Dashboard Development: Devise and own an operational finance KPI dashboard to monitor performance metrics effectively. Brief senior stakeholders on issues and translate them into actionable plans with clear accountability. Key Competencies & Skills: Proven experience operating in multi-jurisdictional environments with teams located across different regions. Experience in contract-based environments with knowledge of pay-and-bill processes is highly advantageous. Shared services experience with evidence of driving continuous improvement essential. Demonstrated ability to optimise team structures for leaner, more efficient operations; experience in offshoring/outsourcing is beneficial. Methodical approach with strong process-driven skills; able to design policies that translate into tangible actions embedded within organisational behaviours. Data-driven mindset with a history of using analytics to refine processes and improve efficiency. Customer-focused mentality capable of fostering this approach within teams to deliver exceptional service beyond basic processing tasks. Proven leadership skills with a track record of upskilling teams to achieve better business outcomes. Confident communicator who can adapt presentation style for diverse stakeholders. Why Join This Organisation? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal moment in its transformation journey. As part of the leadership team, you'll have the chance to shape a new centralised function while driving innovation, efficiency, and customer service excellence across global operations. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Robert Walters is partnering with a leading global recruitment organisation operating across multiple sectors. We are currently supporting them in the search for a highly skilled Director of Transactional Finance & Shared Services to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly centralised function, drive operational excellence, and shape the future of transactional finance within a dynamic organisation. Key Responsibilities: Payroll & Billing Oversight: Ensure contractors are paid accurately and on time across all jurisdictions. Oversee related payroll submissions and ensure timely customer invoicing. Credit Control Management: Lead the global credit control function to optimise cash collection processes. Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee accounts payable, staff expenses, and accounts receivable processes globally. Process Improvement: Continuously refine finance processes to drive efficiency and identify opportunities for automation. Collaborate with IT to deliver technology solutions that enhance operations. Upstream Process Optimisation: Partner with sales stakeholders to ensure clean data flow into finance systems by improving upstream processes. Policy Ownership: Develop policies governing upstream processes and work with stakeholders (e.g., commercial finance, HR, sales enablement) to embed these policies into behaviours across the organisation. Commercial Judgements: Act as an escalation point for decisions around customer credit limits, non-standard billing exceptions, or contractors working without purchase orders. System Ownership: Serve as the business owner of the pay-and-bill system, liaising with vendors and IT support for day-to-day releases and minor system developments. KPI Dashboard Development: Devise and own an operational finance KPI dashboard to monitor performance metrics effectively. Brief senior stakeholders on issues and translate them into actionable plans with clear accountability. Key Competencies & Skills: Proven experience operating in multi-jurisdictional environments with teams located across different regions. Experience in contract-based environments with knowledge of pay-and-bill processes is highly advantageous. Shared services experience with evidence of driving continuous improvement essential. Demonstrated ability to optimise team structures for leaner, more efficient operations; experience in offshoring/outsourcing is beneficial. Methodical approach with strong process-driven skills; able to design policies that translate into tangible actions embedded within organisational behaviours. Data-driven mindset with a history of using analytics to refine processes and improve efficiency. Customer-focused mentality capable of fostering this approach within teams to deliver exceptional service beyond basic processing tasks. Proven leadership skills with a track record of upskilling teams to achieve better business outcomes. Confident communicator who can adapt presentation style for diverse stakeholders. Why Join This Organisation? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal moment in its transformation journey. As part of the leadership team, you'll have the chance to shape a new centralised function while driving innovation, efficiency, and customer service excellence across global operations. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Gordon Moody is a leading charity providing residential treatment, recovery support, and prevention services for people affected by gambling-related harm. Our work is values-driven, compassionate, and focused on creating lasting positive change for the people we support and for our staff. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Resourcing and Engagement Lead to take ownership of our end-to-end recruitment activity while also playing a key role in HR administration, systems management, compliance, and reporting. This is a hands-on, influential role that works closely with hiring managers, senior leaders, and external partners to ensure we attract and retain high-quality talent aligned with our culture and values. You will champion excellent candidate experience, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making across our people processes. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Resourcing Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy briefing through to offer and onboarding Conduct CV sifting, initial telephone interviews, and attend interviews where required Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and provide expert recruitment guidance Ensure all recruitment activity is fair, inclusive, legally compliant, and aligned with best practice Oversee job descriptions and adverts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment Deliver recruitment activity in a timely, cost-effective manner within agreed budgets Build and manage strong relationships with recruitment agencies and suppliers Develop talent pools for frequently recruited roles to support succession planning Coordinate recruitment administration, including interview scheduling and documentation Place candidate experience at the heart of all recruitment activity Work with the Digital Marketing team to promote vacancies via social media and the website Represent Gordon Moody at recruitment fairs and external events HR Administration, Compliance & Systems Provide comprehensive HR administration support across the employee lifecycle Carry out all pre-employment checks, including right-to-work, references, DBS, and social media screening Manage compliance checks for international recruitment, including visa verification and monitoring Oversee the day-to-day management of the HRIS (Personio), ensuring data accuracy and system integrity Act as a key point of contact for HR system queries, supporting managers and HR colleagues Contribute to the ongoing improvement of HR processes, systems, and data quality HR Reporting & Analytics Produce accurate and timely HR KPI reports for senior leadership and the Board Monitor recruitment, workforce, and compliance data to identify trends and risks Ensure HR data meets governance, audit, and confidentiality requirements Provide project and operational support to the HR Director in delivering the HR Strategy Engagement & Referral Pathways Develop a strong understanding of Gordon Moody s services, values, and referral pathways Work with senior leaders to identify and build engagement opportunities with external partners and referrers About You Essential GCSE Maths and English (Level 2) or equivalent CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience Experience working in a recruitment or talent acquisition environment Strong IT skills, including HR systems, Word, and Excel Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience advising and supporting managers on recruitment practices Highly organised with strong attention to detail Able to handle confidential information with discretion Desirable Experience administering HR systems and workflows Knowledge of DBS processes and work visa requirements Experience working within a similar or values-led sector Personal Attributes Calm, resilient, and effective under pressure Confident communicator with strong influencing skills Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused Strong relationship-builder with a positive, professional approach
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Gordon Moody is a leading charity providing residential treatment, recovery support, and prevention services for people affected by gambling-related harm. Our work is values-driven, compassionate, and focused on creating lasting positive change for the people we support and for our staff. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Resourcing and Engagement Lead to take ownership of our end-to-end recruitment activity while also playing a key role in HR administration, systems management, compliance, and reporting. This is a hands-on, influential role that works closely with hiring managers, senior leaders, and external partners to ensure we attract and retain high-quality talent aligned with our culture and values. You will champion excellent candidate experience, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making across our people processes. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Resourcing Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy briefing through to offer and onboarding Conduct CV sifting, initial telephone interviews, and attend interviews where required Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and provide expert recruitment guidance Ensure all recruitment activity is fair, inclusive, legally compliant, and aligned with best practice Oversee job descriptions and adverts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment Deliver recruitment activity in a timely, cost-effective manner within agreed budgets Build and manage strong relationships with recruitment agencies and suppliers Develop talent pools for frequently recruited roles to support succession planning Coordinate recruitment administration, including interview scheduling and documentation Place candidate experience at the heart of all recruitment activity Work with the Digital Marketing team to promote vacancies via social media and the website Represent Gordon Moody at recruitment fairs and external events HR Administration, Compliance & Systems Provide comprehensive HR administration support across the employee lifecycle Carry out all pre-employment checks, including right-to-work, references, DBS, and social media screening Manage compliance checks for international recruitment, including visa verification and monitoring Oversee the day-to-day management of the HRIS (Personio), ensuring data accuracy and system integrity Act as a key point of contact for HR system queries, supporting managers and HR colleagues Contribute to the ongoing improvement of HR processes, systems, and data quality HR Reporting & Analytics Produce accurate and timely HR KPI reports for senior leadership and the Board Monitor recruitment, workforce, and compliance data to identify trends and risks Ensure HR data meets governance, audit, and confidentiality requirements Provide project and operational support to the HR Director in delivering the HR Strategy Engagement & Referral Pathways Develop a strong understanding of Gordon Moody s services, values, and referral pathways Work with senior leaders to identify and build engagement opportunities with external partners and referrers About You Essential GCSE Maths and English (Level 2) or equivalent CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience Experience working in a recruitment or talent acquisition environment Strong IT skills, including HR systems, Word, and Excel Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience advising and supporting managers on recruitment practices Highly organised with strong attention to detail Able to handle confidential information with discretion Desirable Experience administering HR systems and workflows Knowledge of DBS processes and work visa requirements Experience working within a similar or values-led sector Personal Attributes Calm, resilient, and effective under pressure Confident communicator with strong influencing skills Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused Strong relationship-builder with a positive, professional approach
Finance Business Partner Reports to: Senior Finance Business Partner Location: London (Grazing HQ & client sites) Department: RAG Finance The role This is a high-profile, hands-on finance business partnering role at the heart of Grazing. You'll work closely with the leadership team - our Chief Grazing Officer, Operations Director and Head of Food - providing sharp commercial insight and trusted financial support to a fast-moving, recently acquired business unit. In short: you'll help us make better decisions, run a tighter ship, and grow profitably - without losing what makes Grazing special. You'll be visible, influential and embedded in the business, balancing commercial rigour with real-world operational understanding. What you'll be doing • Acting as a true finance partner to the CGO, OD and Head of Food • Providing continuous, on-site commercial and strategic support across Grazing HQ and client locations • Identifying, managing and mitigating financial risks and opportunities • Building strong relationships across Grazing, Compass, clients, customers and suppliers • Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process • Owning the month-end close, including journal posting • Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts with variance and root-cause analysis • Producing the monthly business review pack • Completing and attending balance sheet reviews in line with Group Accounting Manual requirements • Using data, analytics and reporting tools to drive performance • Developing KPIs that focus the business on profitable growth • Improving working capital through accurate billing and active debt management • Providing financial oversight for contract changes, pricing reviews and extensions • Challenging and appraising investment decisions • Building and evolving a commercial bid model for new business and tenders • Delivering proactive, ad-hoc financial analysis What we're looking for • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified • At least 3 years' post-qualification experience in a business-facing finance role • Experience of business process improvement • Strong commercial judgement and analytical skills • Clear, confident written and verbal communication How you show up • You influence without hierarchy • You earn trust quickly • You balance collaboration with action • You operate with integrity and credibility • You're comfortable working at leadership level Skills & developmentEssential: • Excel, SAP and Power BI • Contract knowledge • Strong organisation and prioritisation • Negotiation and influencing skills Desirable: • Experience in a CPU-driven business Why Grazing? Because this isn't finance from the sidelines. Grazing is founder-led, fast-paced and full of smart, opinionated people who care about doing things properly - and doing them better every day. Finance has a real seat at the table here. Your insight will shape decisions, not just report on them. We move quickly, back ourselves, and value clear thinking over corporate noise. If you like being close to the action, influencing outcomes and working in a business that takes food seriously (but not itself), you'll fit right in.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Finance Business Partner Reports to: Senior Finance Business Partner Location: London (Grazing HQ & client sites) Department: RAG Finance The role This is a high-profile, hands-on finance business partnering role at the heart of Grazing. You'll work closely with the leadership team - our Chief Grazing Officer, Operations Director and Head of Food - providing sharp commercial insight and trusted financial support to a fast-moving, recently acquired business unit. In short: you'll help us make better decisions, run a tighter ship, and grow profitably - without losing what makes Grazing special. You'll be visible, influential and embedded in the business, balancing commercial rigour with real-world operational understanding. What you'll be doing • Acting as a true finance partner to the CGO, OD and Head of Food • Providing continuous, on-site commercial and strategic support across Grazing HQ and client locations • Identifying, managing and mitigating financial risks and opportunities • Building strong relationships across Grazing, Compass, clients, customers and suppliers • Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process • Owning the month-end close, including journal posting • Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts with variance and root-cause analysis • Producing the monthly business review pack • Completing and attending balance sheet reviews in line with Group Accounting Manual requirements • Using data, analytics and reporting tools to drive performance • Developing KPIs that focus the business on profitable growth • Improving working capital through accurate billing and active debt management • Providing financial oversight for contract changes, pricing reviews and extensions • Challenging and appraising investment decisions • Building and evolving a commercial bid model for new business and tenders • Delivering proactive, ad-hoc financial analysis What we're looking for • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified • At least 3 years' post-qualification experience in a business-facing finance role • Experience of business process improvement • Strong commercial judgement and analytical skills • Clear, confident written and verbal communication How you show up • You influence without hierarchy • You earn trust quickly • You balance collaboration with action • You operate with integrity and credibility • You're comfortable working at leadership level Skills & developmentEssential: • Excel, SAP and Power BI • Contract knowledge • Strong organisation and prioritisation • Negotiation and influencing skills Desirable: • Experience in a CPU-driven business Why Grazing? Because this isn't finance from the sidelines. Grazing is founder-led, fast-paced and full of smart, opinionated people who care about doing things properly - and doing them better every day. Finance has a real seat at the table here. Your insight will shape decisions, not just report on them. We move quickly, back ourselves, and value clear thinking over corporate noise. If you like being close to the action, influencing outcomes and working in a business that takes food seriously (but not itself), you'll fit right in.
Sewell Wallis is working with an exceptional Doncaster based engineering business that is currently looking for an HR Manager to join their team. As a standalone Human Resources Manager, you will report to the Chief Financial Officer and work with the Senior Leadership Team and Department Managers. Ideally, they are looking for someone who is an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player, keen to own the HR function on a 4 days per week basis, which will include 1 day working from home. What will you be doing? Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team on delivering the HR agenda, continuously looking at improvement HR initiatives and changes for the business. Managing recruitment including contracts of employment, job descriptions, on-boarding and induction for new recruits Supporting managers on all areas of employee relations and performance management Full management and administration of the HR systems, payroll and benefits. Support salary reviews and pay changes Ensure compliance with HR data and GDPR requirements Employment contract management Support and facilitate training and long-term learning and development initiatives HR Policies and Procedures: Implementation of changes in legal requirements into policies procedures liaising with external HR support providers, and progressively improve HR policies towards best practice Develop HR reporting and analytics to inform decision making, conduct staff surveys. Support on ad-hoc HR related projects as required. What skills are we looking for? At least 3 years' working within a HR function Strong understanding of employment law, and recent changes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong IT skills, including HR systems and Microsoft Suite Must be resilient, agile and confident in dealing with all levels of stakeholder Experience dealing with performance management issues Proven experience operating in a generalist HR role for a SME, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing company Grad CIPD, MCIPD qualified or working towards A proactive approach and a team player, self starter An adaptable attitude and ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure Whats on offer? 24 days annual leave plus stat holidays and a bonus day for birthdays. Contributory pension from day one of employment Group Life Insurance (4 x salary) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Free on-site parking with electric charging points Save to buy share scheme (subject to time of joining) Cycle to work scheme 1 day WFH per week Healthcare cash plan (Medicash) Additional annual leave purchase scheme Please send us your CV below or contact Sue Wallis for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis is working with an exceptional Doncaster based engineering business that is currently looking for an HR Manager to join their team. As a standalone Human Resources Manager, you will report to the Chief Financial Officer and work with the Senior Leadership Team and Department Managers. Ideally, they are looking for someone who is an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player, keen to own the HR function on a 4 days per week basis, which will include 1 day working from home. What will you be doing? Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team on delivering the HR agenda, continuously looking at improvement HR initiatives and changes for the business. Managing recruitment including contracts of employment, job descriptions, on-boarding and induction for new recruits Supporting managers on all areas of employee relations and performance management Full management and administration of the HR systems, payroll and benefits. Support salary reviews and pay changes Ensure compliance with HR data and GDPR requirements Employment contract management Support and facilitate training and long-term learning and development initiatives HR Policies and Procedures: Implementation of changes in legal requirements into policies procedures liaising with external HR support providers, and progressively improve HR policies towards best practice Develop HR reporting and analytics to inform decision making, conduct staff surveys. Support on ad-hoc HR related projects as required. What skills are we looking for? At least 3 years' working within a HR function Strong understanding of employment law, and recent changes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong IT skills, including HR systems and Microsoft Suite Must be resilient, agile and confident in dealing with all levels of stakeholder Experience dealing with performance management issues Proven experience operating in a generalist HR role for a SME, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing company Grad CIPD, MCIPD qualified or working towards A proactive approach and a team player, self starter An adaptable attitude and ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure Whats on offer? 24 days annual leave plus stat holidays and a bonus day for birthdays. Contributory pension from day one of employment Group Life Insurance (4 x salary) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Free on-site parking with electric charging points Save to buy share scheme (subject to time of joining) Cycle to work scheme 1 day WFH per week Healthcare cash plan (Medicash) Additional annual leave purchase scheme Please send us your CV below or contact Sue Wallis for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Marketing and Brand Manager Salary: Senior Manager Band 5 £40,775 £52,196, depending on experience Location: Central Newcastle (with flexibility to work from home on Fridays) Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week Holidays: 30 days plus Bank Holidays Travel: Some regional and national travel, as required Closing Date: 5pm Friday 10 April 2026 Interview Date: Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 April 2026 Make a Difference with Schools North East Schools North East is a purpose-driven charity championing schools and trusts across the region. Representing a collaborative network of over 1,150 schools, we are recognised nationally as the Voice for North East education, the Glue that brings schools together, and the Bridge connecting them to wider policy and practice. As we approach our 20th year, we are entering a new phase, strengthening our influence, extending our reach, and deepening the value we provide to members. This reach is further amplified through the National Network of Special Schools for School Business Professionals (NNoSS), a national community we lead. As Marketing & Brand Manager, you will lead and deliver a clear, strategic marketing and communications approach across all core workstreams: Schools North East, NNoSS, Jobs in Schools North East (our regional recruitment portal), and our high-profile events programme. You will also play a central role in amplifying our policy and influencing work, ensuring the voice and evidence of North East schools is heard nationally. This is a broad, high-impact role spanning brand, digital, content, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement, requiring both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery. You will ensure alignment across marketing, communications, policy, and events, and integrate activities to strengthen our position as the authoritative voice of North East schools. This role demands a commercially aware, politically astute leader who can see the bigger picture while delivering at pace. You will anticipate trends, respond decisively to opportunities and challenges, and make informed, confident decisions. We are looking for someone who leads with clarity and purpose, builds strong relationships, and communicates with impact. You will foster a collaborative, high-performing culture, supporting the development of others while maintaining high standards of delivery. This is an opportunity to play a defining role in a respected organisation at a critical stage in its development and to shape how we engage, influence, and grow in the years ahead. . Key Responsibilities Organisational Leadership Contribute to the strategic leadership of Schools North East as a senior manager, ensuring marketing work supports the organisation s long-term mission and values. Strategic Marketing Leadership Develop and deliver a forward-thinking marketing strategy that elevates Schools North East s brand regionally and nationally, aligning with organisational goals and values. Act as the senior lead on all marketing and brand initiatives, embedding marketing thinking across the organisation. Brand Development & Management Strengthen Schools North East as the authoritative voice of education in the region and a credible influencer on the national stage. Manage and refresh, as necessary, the brand identity to ensure consistency across all channels, content, campaigns, and events. Content & Campaign Strategy Create and oversee a compelling multi-channel content strategy that delivers high-value engagement across all audiences, from school leaders and policymakers to media and potential funders. Lead integrated marketing campaigns that amplify the impact of events, policy work, and membership services. Audience Engagement & Insight Develop segmented engagement strategies to better serve diverse stakeholder groups, ensuring messages land with clarity and purpose. Use audience insight, member feedback, and data analytics to shape messaging, improve outcomes, and report on ROI. Media & Public Relations Act as brand guardian and media lead by proactively shaping public narratives, overseeing media inquiries, and managing external comms. Build and manage strategic relationships with regional and national media to drive influence and awareness. Digital & Social Media Strategy Transform Schools North East s digital presence, particularly on LinkedIn and other platforms, to increase visibility, engagement, and thought leadership. Introduce a more dynamic and audience-friendly approach to communications and e- newsletters, reducing information overload and improving open and engagement rates. Revenue Generation & Innovation Drive revenue across the SNE portfolio, including memberships, NNoSS, Jobs in Schools North East, partnerships, sponsorships, and events, maximising income, retention, and growth. Develop new income streams, products, and commercial opportunities through targeted campaigns and offers aligned to SNE s mission. Embed a data-driven, commercial approach to marketing, improving conversion, delegate acquisition, and ROI while maintaining our charitable ethos. Systems & Tools Oversee the development and optimisation of CRM, website, and digital tools to streamline marketing operations and track impact. Ensure data compliance and user experience best practices are upheld. Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead and mentor direct reports setting clear KPIs and fostering a creative, ambitious, and collaborative team culture across the organisation. Work closely with Directors, Business, Events and Policy teams to ensure marketing activity supports and enhances core functions. Person Specification (A Application, I Interview, T Task) Essential: Proven experience (5-10 years minimum) in senior marketing, communications, or brand roles, ideally in complex or mission-led organisations (A, I). Strategic thinker with a demonstrable track record of delivering marketing plans that grow brand awareness, reputation, and engagement (A, I, T). Experience working across digital, PR, content, and campaign planning, with measurable impact (A, I). Strong leadership experience, able to inspire a team and embed marketing thinking organisation wide (A, I). Expertise in media handling, brand positioning, and stakeholder communications (A, I). Demonstrable understanding of the role marketing plays in policy influence, membership retention, and charitable growth (A, I). Excellent copywriting and messaging skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling content (A, I, T). Confident using analytics, CRM platforms, email marketing tools, and social media to drive engagement (A, I). Highly collaborative, with a can-do attitude and the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders (A, I). Ability to innovate within resource constraints and remain calm under pressure (A, I). Desirable: Experience in the education, charity, or membership sector (A, I). Knowledge of the education landscape in the North East or wider national policy context (A, I).
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Marketing and Brand Manager Salary: Senior Manager Band 5 £40,775 £52,196, depending on experience Location: Central Newcastle (with flexibility to work from home on Fridays) Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week Holidays: 30 days plus Bank Holidays Travel: Some regional and national travel, as required Closing Date: 5pm Friday 10 April 2026 Interview Date: Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 April 2026 Make a Difference with Schools North East Schools North East is a purpose-driven charity championing schools and trusts across the region. Representing a collaborative network of over 1,150 schools, we are recognised nationally as the Voice for North East education, the Glue that brings schools together, and the Bridge connecting them to wider policy and practice. As we approach our 20th year, we are entering a new phase, strengthening our influence, extending our reach, and deepening the value we provide to members. This reach is further amplified through the National Network of Special Schools for School Business Professionals (NNoSS), a national community we lead. As Marketing & Brand Manager, you will lead and deliver a clear, strategic marketing and communications approach across all core workstreams: Schools North East, NNoSS, Jobs in Schools North East (our regional recruitment portal), and our high-profile events programme. You will also play a central role in amplifying our policy and influencing work, ensuring the voice and evidence of North East schools is heard nationally. This is a broad, high-impact role spanning brand, digital, content, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement, requiring both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery. You will ensure alignment across marketing, communications, policy, and events, and integrate activities to strengthen our position as the authoritative voice of North East schools. This role demands a commercially aware, politically astute leader who can see the bigger picture while delivering at pace. You will anticipate trends, respond decisively to opportunities and challenges, and make informed, confident decisions. We are looking for someone who leads with clarity and purpose, builds strong relationships, and communicates with impact. You will foster a collaborative, high-performing culture, supporting the development of others while maintaining high standards of delivery. This is an opportunity to play a defining role in a respected organisation at a critical stage in its development and to shape how we engage, influence, and grow in the years ahead. . Key Responsibilities Organisational Leadership Contribute to the strategic leadership of Schools North East as a senior manager, ensuring marketing work supports the organisation s long-term mission and values. Strategic Marketing Leadership Develop and deliver a forward-thinking marketing strategy that elevates Schools North East s brand regionally and nationally, aligning with organisational goals and values. Act as the senior lead on all marketing and brand initiatives, embedding marketing thinking across the organisation. Brand Development & Management Strengthen Schools North East as the authoritative voice of education in the region and a credible influencer on the national stage. Manage and refresh, as necessary, the brand identity to ensure consistency across all channels, content, campaigns, and events. Content & Campaign Strategy Create and oversee a compelling multi-channel content strategy that delivers high-value engagement across all audiences, from school leaders and policymakers to media and potential funders. Lead integrated marketing campaigns that amplify the impact of events, policy work, and membership services. Audience Engagement & Insight Develop segmented engagement strategies to better serve diverse stakeholder groups, ensuring messages land with clarity and purpose. Use audience insight, member feedback, and data analytics to shape messaging, improve outcomes, and report on ROI. Media & Public Relations Act as brand guardian and media lead by proactively shaping public narratives, overseeing media inquiries, and managing external comms. Build and manage strategic relationships with regional and national media to drive influence and awareness. Digital & Social Media Strategy Transform Schools North East s digital presence, particularly on LinkedIn and other platforms, to increase visibility, engagement, and thought leadership. Introduce a more dynamic and audience-friendly approach to communications and e- newsletters, reducing information overload and improving open and engagement rates. Revenue Generation & Innovation Drive revenue across the SNE portfolio, including memberships, NNoSS, Jobs in Schools North East, partnerships, sponsorships, and events, maximising income, retention, and growth. Develop new income streams, products, and commercial opportunities through targeted campaigns and offers aligned to SNE s mission. Embed a data-driven, commercial approach to marketing, improving conversion, delegate acquisition, and ROI while maintaining our charitable ethos. Systems & Tools Oversee the development and optimisation of CRM, website, and digital tools to streamline marketing operations and track impact. Ensure data compliance and user experience best practices are upheld. Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead and mentor direct reports setting clear KPIs and fostering a creative, ambitious, and collaborative team culture across the organisation. Work closely with Directors, Business, Events and Policy teams to ensure marketing activity supports and enhances core functions. Person Specification (A Application, I Interview, T Task) Essential: Proven experience (5-10 years minimum) in senior marketing, communications, or brand roles, ideally in complex or mission-led organisations (A, I). Strategic thinker with a demonstrable track record of delivering marketing plans that grow brand awareness, reputation, and engagement (A, I, T). Experience working across digital, PR, content, and campaign planning, with measurable impact (A, I). Strong leadership experience, able to inspire a team and embed marketing thinking organisation wide (A, I). Expertise in media handling, brand positioning, and stakeholder communications (A, I). Demonstrable understanding of the role marketing plays in policy influence, membership retention, and charitable growth (A, I). Excellent copywriting and messaging skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling content (A, I, T). Confident using analytics, CRM platforms, email marketing tools, and social media to drive engagement (A, I). Highly collaborative, with a can-do attitude and the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders (A, I). Ability to innovate within resource constraints and remain calm under pressure (A, I). Desirable: Experience in the education, charity, or membership sector (A, I). Knowledge of the education landscape in the North East or wider national policy context (A, I).
Head of Loyalty Strategy and Proposition - Strategy Consultant Head of Loyalty Strategy and Proposition - Strategy Consultant The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 12 months (starting 1st June 2026) . The pay rate on offer is 1000 - 1250 per day (via Umbrella agency) - open to discussion. Role Summary The Head of Loyalty Strategy & Proposition is responsible for defining, evolving, and leading the strategic direction of the loyalty programme. This role owns the multi-year roadmap, customer value proposition and strategic decision frameworks that ensure our programme remains market leading, differentiated, and commercially effective. They lead the development of the core loyalty proposition across rewards, personalisation, digital experience, clubs, partnerships, and omnichannel journeys - grounded in deep customer insight, competitive benchmarking, behavioural data, and commercial rigour. The role shapes and governs prioritisation across Loyalty, ensuring clarity on what we build, why it matters, and how it delivers for customers, for the brand, and for the business. It also leads strategic partnership development. Finally, as we expand our global footprint, it will increasingly work closely with International teams to shape the global roadmap and ensure scalability beyond the UK. A passion for the brand, its products, and doing what is right for customers is vital - ensuring the proposition reflects the heart of the business and creates value customers truly feel. Key accountabilities and measures Set & Own the Loyalty Strategy and Multi Year Roadmap Define the strategic direction across customer, commercial, and brand objectives. Own the loyalty roadmap, working closely with Product - shaping what we build, sequencing priorities, and ensuring all investment decisions are customer led and commercially grounded. Establish the frameworks, criteria, and governance that underpin prioritisation. Lead the Loyalty Proposition & Customer Experience Design Own the end to end loyalty proposition across rewards, personalisation, experiences (including clubs), partnerships, and omnichannel journeys. Develop new propositions from initial customer insight / challenge through to launch, working closely with business and D&T teams to ensure smooth delivery and long-term success of new propositions. Ensure the proposition reflects brand values - trusted quality, product passion, value. Translate customer insights, behavioural data, and market intelligence into compelling, differentiated propositions. Lead Partner Strategy & Ecosystem Expansion Define the partner strategy - identifying, evaluating, and shaping partnerships that enhance loyalty value and emotional connection. Work cross functionally to secure commercial, operational and tech feasibility for partner propositions (e.g. earn/burn, experiential benefits, brand partnerships). Manage partnerships from contract through to execution and ongoing relationship management. Establish a viable loyalty partnerships operating model and scale in line with results over time. Lead Insights, Customer Understanding & Competitor Intelligence Integrate insights including qualitative and quantitative research, market benchmarking, and global loyalty best practice. Translate insights into clear strategic opportunities and recommendations. Monitor competitive developments and loyalty innovation to keep us ahead of market. Collaborate with International Markets Partner with International to define and evolve the global strategy. Shape the international loyalty proposition and ensure alignment with the UK roadmap while allowing for appropriate flexibility. Guide Commercial & Financial Impact Assessment Partner with Finance to develop business cases, model commercial outcomes, and assess customer value. Ensure all propositions are commercially viable, brand enhancing, and customer positive. Shape Digital Product Direction & Personalisation Strategy Work closely with Product, Engineering and Data Science to define customer first product requirements. Prioritise features and capabilities that enable long term loyalty growth. Represent Loyalty in Senior Forums & Influence Key Stakeholders Represent the loyalty strategy in business reviews, governance forums, and cross functional decision making. Build alignment across Marketing, Food, FHB, Financial Services, Retail, Online, Product, Analytics and Tech. Inspire teams around the future vision. Key skills and experience Proven experience at Senior Manager or Director level in consultancy Strong loyalty & proposition leadership: Proven experience shaping loyalty strategy or customer propositions at scale. Customer centric & insight driven mindset: Ability to unlock insight from data, research and behaviour - and turn it into strategy. Outstanding strategic thinking & prioritisation: Comfortable shaping direction amid ambiguity and making clear choices on what matters most. Commercial acumen: Strong capability in business case development and commercial impact assessment. Exceptional storytelling & communication: Able to craft compelling strategic narratives for ExCo, senior forums and cross functional stakeholders. Partner strategy & ecosystem development: Experience identifying, negotiating, and shaping partnership value exchanges. Cross functional leadership: Effective at influencing Product, Engineering, Delivery, Marketing, Retail, Finance, Analytics and International teams. Digital & product fluency: Understanding of digital product development, loyalty technologies, and personalisation capabilities. Brand passion: A deep personal connection to the brand, its products, and its customers.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Head of Loyalty Strategy and Proposition - Strategy Consultant Head of Loyalty Strategy and Proposition - Strategy Consultant The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 12 months (starting 1st June 2026) . The pay rate on offer is 1000 - 1250 per day (via Umbrella agency) - open to discussion. Role Summary The Head of Loyalty Strategy & Proposition is responsible for defining, evolving, and leading the strategic direction of the loyalty programme. This role owns the multi-year roadmap, customer value proposition and strategic decision frameworks that ensure our programme remains market leading, differentiated, and commercially effective. They lead the development of the core loyalty proposition across rewards, personalisation, digital experience, clubs, partnerships, and omnichannel journeys - grounded in deep customer insight, competitive benchmarking, behavioural data, and commercial rigour. The role shapes and governs prioritisation across Loyalty, ensuring clarity on what we build, why it matters, and how it delivers for customers, for the brand, and for the business. It also leads strategic partnership development. Finally, as we expand our global footprint, it will increasingly work closely with International teams to shape the global roadmap and ensure scalability beyond the UK. A passion for the brand, its products, and doing what is right for customers is vital - ensuring the proposition reflects the heart of the business and creates value customers truly feel. Key accountabilities and measures Set & Own the Loyalty Strategy and Multi Year Roadmap Define the strategic direction across customer, commercial, and brand objectives. Own the loyalty roadmap, working closely with Product - shaping what we build, sequencing priorities, and ensuring all investment decisions are customer led and commercially grounded. Establish the frameworks, criteria, and governance that underpin prioritisation. Lead the Loyalty Proposition & Customer Experience Design Own the end to end loyalty proposition across rewards, personalisation, experiences (including clubs), partnerships, and omnichannel journeys. Develop new propositions from initial customer insight / challenge through to launch, working closely with business and D&T teams to ensure smooth delivery and long-term success of new propositions. Ensure the proposition reflects brand values - trusted quality, product passion, value. Translate customer insights, behavioural data, and market intelligence into compelling, differentiated propositions. Lead Partner Strategy & Ecosystem Expansion Define the partner strategy - identifying, evaluating, and shaping partnerships that enhance loyalty value and emotional connection. Work cross functionally to secure commercial, operational and tech feasibility for partner propositions (e.g. earn/burn, experiential benefits, brand partnerships). Manage partnerships from contract through to execution and ongoing relationship management. Establish a viable loyalty partnerships operating model and scale in line with results over time. Lead Insights, Customer Understanding & Competitor Intelligence Integrate insights including qualitative and quantitative research, market benchmarking, and global loyalty best practice. Translate insights into clear strategic opportunities and recommendations. Monitor competitive developments and loyalty innovation to keep us ahead of market. Collaborate with International Markets Partner with International to define and evolve the global strategy. Shape the international loyalty proposition and ensure alignment with the UK roadmap while allowing for appropriate flexibility. Guide Commercial & Financial Impact Assessment Partner with Finance to develop business cases, model commercial outcomes, and assess customer value. Ensure all propositions are commercially viable, brand enhancing, and customer positive. Shape Digital Product Direction & Personalisation Strategy Work closely with Product, Engineering and Data Science to define customer first product requirements. Prioritise features and capabilities that enable long term loyalty growth. Represent Loyalty in Senior Forums & Influence Key Stakeholders Represent the loyalty strategy in business reviews, governance forums, and cross functional decision making. Build alignment across Marketing, Food, FHB, Financial Services, Retail, Online, Product, Analytics and Tech. Inspire teams around the future vision. Key skills and experience Proven experience at Senior Manager or Director level in consultancy Strong loyalty & proposition leadership: Proven experience shaping loyalty strategy or customer propositions at scale. Customer centric & insight driven mindset: Ability to unlock insight from data, research and behaviour - and turn it into strategy. Outstanding strategic thinking & prioritisation: Comfortable shaping direction amid ambiguity and making clear choices on what matters most. Commercial acumen: Strong capability in business case development and commercial impact assessment. Exceptional storytelling & communication: Able to craft compelling strategic narratives for ExCo, senior forums and cross functional stakeholders. Partner strategy & ecosystem development: Experience identifying, negotiating, and shaping partnership value exchanges. Cross functional leadership: Effective at influencing Product, Engineering, Delivery, Marketing, Retail, Finance, Analytics and International teams. Digital & product fluency: Understanding of digital product development, loyalty technologies, and personalisation capabilities. Brand passion: A deep personal connection to the brand, its products, and its customers.
A hugely exciting opportunity to join an international organisation assuming responsibility for the EMEA finance function overseeing a team across the Surrey, Germany & Holland. This position will also have change & transformation projects associated within the remit. Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA Benefits • Performance related bonus scheme • Significant influence at senior leadership and regional decision-making level • Opportunity to shape and lead finance transformation across EMEA • Exposure to a fast-scaling, international business environment • Hybrid working Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA About The Role This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious and commercially driven finance leader to step into a pivotal Regional Controller / Finance Director role with genuine influence across a complex, international landscape. You will operate at the heart of the EMEA leadership team, owning financial performance while driving transformation, control, and strategic insight across the region. This is not a purely oversight role it requires a hands-on leader who can balance technical excellence with commercial impact. With full ownership of reporting, forecasting, and financial governance, you will play a critical role in elevating finance as a true business partner. You ll also lead key transformation initiatives, improving systems, controls, and processes to support scalability and performance. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as the senior finance lead across EMEA, partnering closely with regional leadership • Owning financial performance, delivering clear insight on risks, opportunities, and drivers • Leading all aspects of financial reporting in line with US GAAP and statutory requirements • Driving best-in-class forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes • Enhancing revenue recognition and POC accounting in a high-judgement environment • Building and embedding a robust, scalable financial control framework • Leading transformation initiatives across systems, processes, and reporting capabilities • Elevating the quality, speed, and impact of management and executive reporting • Optimising cash flow, treasury strategy, and working capital performance • Partnering with operations to improve profitability and project-level performance • Leading audits with confidence and ensuring a strong, compliant control environment • Building, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing regional finance team The successful Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA will have: • A proven track record in senior finance leadership roles within complex, multinational environments • Deep expertise across controllership, FP&A, and financial strategy • Strong technical grounding in US GAAP and financial governance • A commercially minded approach with the ability to influence at executive level • Experience driving finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives • Advanced capability in Excel, Power BI, and financial modelling • Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics D365 highly advantageous) • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills • The gravitas, resilience, and ambition to operate in a fast-paced, high-impact role Desirable: • CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification • Experience in private equity-backed or listed environments • Exposure to data analytics or SQL Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
A hugely exciting opportunity to join an international organisation assuming responsibility for the EMEA finance function overseeing a team across the Surrey, Germany & Holland. This position will also have change & transformation projects associated within the remit. Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA Benefits • Performance related bonus scheme • Significant influence at senior leadership and regional decision-making level • Opportunity to shape and lead finance transformation across EMEA • Exposure to a fast-scaling, international business environment • Hybrid working Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA About The Role This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious and commercially driven finance leader to step into a pivotal Regional Controller / Finance Director role with genuine influence across a complex, international landscape. You will operate at the heart of the EMEA leadership team, owning financial performance while driving transformation, control, and strategic insight across the region. This is not a purely oversight role it requires a hands-on leader who can balance technical excellence with commercial impact. With full ownership of reporting, forecasting, and financial governance, you will play a critical role in elevating finance as a true business partner. You ll also lead key transformation initiatives, improving systems, controls, and processes to support scalability and performance. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as the senior finance lead across EMEA, partnering closely with regional leadership • Owning financial performance, delivering clear insight on risks, opportunities, and drivers • Leading all aspects of financial reporting in line with US GAAP and statutory requirements • Driving best-in-class forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes • Enhancing revenue recognition and POC accounting in a high-judgement environment • Building and embedding a robust, scalable financial control framework • Leading transformation initiatives across systems, processes, and reporting capabilities • Elevating the quality, speed, and impact of management and executive reporting • Optimising cash flow, treasury strategy, and working capital performance • Partnering with operations to improve profitability and project-level performance • Leading audits with confidence and ensuring a strong, compliant control environment • Building, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing regional finance team The successful Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA will have: • A proven track record in senior finance leadership roles within complex, multinational environments • Deep expertise across controllership, FP&A, and financial strategy • Strong technical grounding in US GAAP and financial governance • A commercially minded approach with the ability to influence at executive level • Experience driving finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives • Advanced capability in Excel, Power BI, and financial modelling • Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics D365 highly advantageous) • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills • The gravitas, resilience, and ambition to operate in a fast-paced, high-impact role Desirable: • CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification • Experience in private equity-backed or listed environments • Exposure to data analytics or SQL Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Cameron James Professional Recruitment
Ardington, Oxfordshire
We are delighted to be partnering with a growing, forward-thinking organisation to recruit a newly created HR Business Partner role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, where people strategy is central to continued success. Working as part of a close-knit People team, you will collaborate with the HR Director, HR Business Partner and HR Advisor to deliver both operational excellence and strategic impact across the organisation. As HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, supporting them to build high-performing teams and drive organisational growth. This role combines hands-on HR delivery with forward-thinking people strategy, ensuring the business attracts, develops and retains top talent in a competitive and evolving market. You will play a key role in shaping culture, enhancing workforce capability, and ensuring people practices directly support commercial objectives within a sector defined by technological innovation, supply chain agility and strong partner relationships. Duties include Building strong, credible relationships with operational and commercial leaders Providing strategic HR insight to support business planning, organisational design and workforce optimisation Using data and market insight to anticipate talent needs and inform decision-making Leading talent and succession planning initiatives Partnering with managers to build capability and identify development needs Coaching line managers to enhance leadership effectiveness and employee engagement Providing expert guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and compliant outcomes Supporting organisational change, including restructures and transformation initiatives Championing an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned to company values Supporting performance review processes, driving accountability and continuous improvement Contributing to reward and recognition strategies to attract and retain talent Analysing compensation trends and support benchmarking activities Ensuring HR policies and practices align with UK employment law and industry standards Leveraging HR systems and analytics to track key metrics and drive improvements Supporting continuous improvement of HR processes across the organisation Key skills CIPD Qualified or studying ideally Previous HR experience within an HR Generalist/ HR Business Partner role Excellent employee relations experience Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills Experience within telecoms, technology, logistics or distribution sectors On offer Salary of 45k - 50k Hybrid working (3days office based) Driver with own vehicle due to location On site gym and canteen
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
We are delighted to be partnering with a growing, forward-thinking organisation to recruit a newly created HR Business Partner role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, where people strategy is central to continued success. Working as part of a close-knit People team, you will collaborate with the HR Director, HR Business Partner and HR Advisor to deliver both operational excellence and strategic impact across the organisation. As HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, supporting them to build high-performing teams and drive organisational growth. This role combines hands-on HR delivery with forward-thinking people strategy, ensuring the business attracts, develops and retains top talent in a competitive and evolving market. You will play a key role in shaping culture, enhancing workforce capability, and ensuring people practices directly support commercial objectives within a sector defined by technological innovation, supply chain agility and strong partner relationships. Duties include Building strong, credible relationships with operational and commercial leaders Providing strategic HR insight to support business planning, organisational design and workforce optimisation Using data and market insight to anticipate talent needs and inform decision-making Leading talent and succession planning initiatives Partnering with managers to build capability and identify development needs Coaching line managers to enhance leadership effectiveness and employee engagement Providing expert guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and compliant outcomes Supporting organisational change, including restructures and transformation initiatives Championing an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned to company values Supporting performance review processes, driving accountability and continuous improvement Contributing to reward and recognition strategies to attract and retain talent Analysing compensation trends and support benchmarking activities Ensuring HR policies and practices align with UK employment law and industry standards Leveraging HR systems and analytics to track key metrics and drive improvements Supporting continuous improvement of HR processes across the organisation Key skills CIPD Qualified or studying ideally Previous HR experience within an HR Generalist/ HR Business Partner role Excellent employee relations experience Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills Experience within telecoms, technology, logistics or distribution sectors On offer Salary of 45k - 50k Hybrid working (3days office based) Driver with own vehicle due to location On site gym and canteen
The Independent Football Regulator
City, Manchester
Head of Finance Closing date: 19/04/2026, 23:55 Location: Manchester Business Unit(s): Finance Position Type: Full-Time Salary: £67,987 £80,556 The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. About the Role Responsibilities Include: Leading the organisation s financial activities ensuring robust financial governance, regularity, propriety and value for money throughout the organisation. Ensuring alignment of financial strategies, policies and governance with the regulator s strategic priorities. Leading and managing all aspects of financial operations including financial strategy; planning, budgeting and forecasting; reporting and analysis; compliance and risk management; financial control; audit and assurance; charging strategy; treasury and cash management. Embedding effective financial management and control. Leading the development and implementation of the financial strategy supported by effective forecasting, reporting, analysis and compliance. Lead, motivate and develop the organisation s financial function and promote wider financial awareness, fostering personal accountability, operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organisation. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and government financial standards, including Managing Public Money. Providing strategic insight and authoritative advice to the CEO, COO, ExCo, ARAC and Board on financial performance and effectiveness. Embed strong risk management, control and assurance. Effective stakeholder management. Leading by example and driving a culture of financial rigour, accountability and excellence across a small but high profile organisation. Essential Requirements: Leadership and management experience with a strong track record of building and leading high performing finance teams, fostering a culture of personal accountability, driving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional outcomes in a high-profile operating environment. Excellent financial skills with experience of developing and implementing effective financial strategies, policies, governance and control throughout an organisation. Finance strategy and planning experience budgeting, forecasting, reporting and aligning with strategic priorities. Financial operations expertise overseeing day-to-day functions including cash management, treasury, payroll and invoicing. Experience implementing and optimising new financial processes and systems. Reporting and analysis expertise overseeing the production of statutory and management accounts, reporting to ExCo and Board, developing, monitoring and reporting performance metrics and effectiveness indicators. Sound knowledge of compliance, assurance and risk management. Detailed knowledge and experience of public sector finance financial governance frameworks, Managing Public Money and procurement environments. Excellent communication skills, including briefing senior leadership and boards. Eligibility for appropriate government security clearance. Finance professional with a recognised relevant qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Desirable Skills: Experience working with or within regulators, sports bodies or public sector organisations. Financial modelling, data analytics and proficiency in ERP software. Understanding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements and their financial impact. Emotional intelligence managing high pressure situations and understanding the financial impact of financial decisions on employees and stakeholders. If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward We will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance Closing date: 19/04/2026, 23:55 Location: Manchester Business Unit(s): Finance Position Type: Full-Time Salary: £67,987 £80,556 The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. About the Role Responsibilities Include: Leading the organisation s financial activities ensuring robust financial governance, regularity, propriety and value for money throughout the organisation. Ensuring alignment of financial strategies, policies and governance with the regulator s strategic priorities. Leading and managing all aspects of financial operations including financial strategy; planning, budgeting and forecasting; reporting and analysis; compliance and risk management; financial control; audit and assurance; charging strategy; treasury and cash management. Embedding effective financial management and control. Leading the development and implementation of the financial strategy supported by effective forecasting, reporting, analysis and compliance. Lead, motivate and develop the organisation s financial function and promote wider financial awareness, fostering personal accountability, operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organisation. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and government financial standards, including Managing Public Money. Providing strategic insight and authoritative advice to the CEO, COO, ExCo, ARAC and Board on financial performance and effectiveness. Embed strong risk management, control and assurance. Effective stakeholder management. Leading by example and driving a culture of financial rigour, accountability and excellence across a small but high profile organisation. Essential Requirements: Leadership and management experience with a strong track record of building and leading high performing finance teams, fostering a culture of personal accountability, driving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional outcomes in a high-profile operating environment. Excellent financial skills with experience of developing and implementing effective financial strategies, policies, governance and control throughout an organisation. Finance strategy and planning experience budgeting, forecasting, reporting and aligning with strategic priorities. Financial operations expertise overseeing day-to-day functions including cash management, treasury, payroll and invoicing. Experience implementing and optimising new financial processes and systems. Reporting and analysis expertise overseeing the production of statutory and management accounts, reporting to ExCo and Board, developing, monitoring and reporting performance metrics and effectiveness indicators. Sound knowledge of compliance, assurance and risk management. Detailed knowledge and experience of public sector finance financial governance frameworks, Managing Public Money and procurement environments. Excellent communication skills, including briefing senior leadership and boards. Eligibility for appropriate government security clearance. Finance professional with a recognised relevant qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Desirable Skills: Experience working with or within regulators, sports bodies or public sector organisations. Financial modelling, data analytics and proficiency in ERP software. Understanding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements and their financial impact. Emotional intelligence managing high pressure situations and understanding the financial impact of financial decisions on employees and stakeholders. If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward We will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application.
Hybrid - Strategic HR Business Partner - Swindon Council Salary : 400 Per Day Hours: 37 Hours Working Schedule : Monday to Friday Contract Length : 3 Month Contract Location : Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG Job Details Purpose To support delivery of the councils people strategy (At our Best) and the Swindon Plan as a senior member of the HR Operations team. To balance your role as strategic advisor and member of the Senior Management Team to a specific service with supporting the council in its ambition to be an employer of choice. To be an expert strategic HR and organisational development advisor to senior leaders across the breath of complex HR issues. To contribute to the improvement of services through the design, delivery, and implementation of people strategies and solutions that deliver organisational excellence. To be a role model in bringing the councils culture, values and behaviours, and new ways of working to life. Accountabilities To contribute to the strategic management of the council as an extended member of the Senior Management Team to an allocated Directorate / Service, ensuring that people related issues are considered in the design and delivery of services. Strategic alignment: Partner with senior leaders to develop, implement, and embed HR strategies that support long-term goals, drive organisational performance and ensures the councils financial sustainability. Organisational design & change management programmes: Lead initiatives around the design and delivery of restructuring, workforce planning, and transformation to ensure organisational agility and scalability. Talent and development strategy: Collaborate on succession planning, leadership development, and talent acquisition strategies to build a robust talent pipeline and support a culture of growing our own. Culture & engagement: Champion initiatives including the At our Best programme that enhance employee engagement, inclusion, high performance, continuous improvement and a values-driven culture. Performance & capability: Drive performance management processes and support capability building across teams. Data-driven insights: Commission and interpret HR analytics to inform evidence-based decisions, identify trends, and recommend proactive solutions. Employee relations & risk management: Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk in line with council policies, employment law and best practice to deliver innovative people solutions. To provide and evaluate risk-based options, and advise upon risk ahead of key decisions, adjusting plans as necessary. To commission the HR&OD & Enabling Services centres of excellence to develop and embed innovative interventions that drive transformational change across and within services. To provide coaching and risk-based advice and support to senior managers and leaders, enabling and empowering them to make informed decisions while ensuring their accountability for decisions. To embed HR best practice and develop high standards of people management within services. To assist in developing and rolling out organisational HR policy, practice and procedure ensuring their consistent application within services. To be a positive influencer and constructively challenge ideas and proposals to ensure sound people implications are considered ahead of decisions being made. To network and build positive relationships with key stakeholders and external partners. To develop and maintain excellent trade union relationships, particularly regarding HR change and cultural development. To use computerised systems, technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital solutions to deliver an effective service. To ensure EDI is integral to the work of the function and adheres to all legal and mandatory requirements. To lead / contribute to people management and organisation change workstreams as required. To lead the compilation of responses to requests for employment data or staffing information. To chair working groups as requested, ensuring the needs of the department on a particular issue are clearly articulated and considered as appropriate. To be a visible, engaging, and inspiring member of the HR Operations leadership team and wider senior management team of the assigned service / s. To work with the HR Operations leadership team to identify and grow future talent, to enable succession planning within the HR Operations team and wider HR & OD Service. To escalate complex problems / issues and areas of risk to the Head of HR Operations and Delivery or other members of the HR and OD Leadership team. To deputise for the Head of HR Operations from time to time, as required. To contribute to the effectiveness of the services provided by the HR &OD Service; and support and advise on the departmental contribution to business processes, making suggestions for improvement / change where appropriate. To be a positive ambassador for the HR Operations team and wider HR and OD Service. To attend HR Operations team meetings and other HR and OD Service meetings as required. To maintain own continuing professional development in consultation with the Head of HR Operations and to liaise / network with other HR practitioners as appropriate. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Hybrid - Strategic HR Business Partner - Swindon Council Salary : 400 Per Day Hours: 37 Hours Working Schedule : Monday to Friday Contract Length : 3 Month Contract Location : Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG Job Details Purpose To support delivery of the councils people strategy (At our Best) and the Swindon Plan as a senior member of the HR Operations team. To balance your role as strategic advisor and member of the Senior Management Team to a specific service with supporting the council in its ambition to be an employer of choice. To be an expert strategic HR and organisational development advisor to senior leaders across the breath of complex HR issues. To contribute to the improvement of services through the design, delivery, and implementation of people strategies and solutions that deliver organisational excellence. To be a role model in bringing the councils culture, values and behaviours, and new ways of working to life. Accountabilities To contribute to the strategic management of the council as an extended member of the Senior Management Team to an allocated Directorate / Service, ensuring that people related issues are considered in the design and delivery of services. Strategic alignment: Partner with senior leaders to develop, implement, and embed HR strategies that support long-term goals, drive organisational performance and ensures the councils financial sustainability. Organisational design & change management programmes: Lead initiatives around the design and delivery of restructuring, workforce planning, and transformation to ensure organisational agility and scalability. Talent and development strategy: Collaborate on succession planning, leadership development, and talent acquisition strategies to build a robust talent pipeline and support a culture of growing our own. Culture & engagement: Champion initiatives including the At our Best programme that enhance employee engagement, inclusion, high performance, continuous improvement and a values-driven culture. Performance & capability: Drive performance management processes and support capability building across teams. Data-driven insights: Commission and interpret HR analytics to inform evidence-based decisions, identify trends, and recommend proactive solutions. Employee relations & risk management: Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk in line with council policies, employment law and best practice to deliver innovative people solutions. To provide and evaluate risk-based options, and advise upon risk ahead of key decisions, adjusting plans as necessary. To commission the HR&OD & Enabling Services centres of excellence to develop and embed innovative interventions that drive transformational change across and within services. To provide coaching and risk-based advice and support to senior managers and leaders, enabling and empowering them to make informed decisions while ensuring their accountability for decisions. To embed HR best practice and develop high standards of people management within services. To assist in developing and rolling out organisational HR policy, practice and procedure ensuring their consistent application within services. To be a positive influencer and constructively challenge ideas and proposals to ensure sound people implications are considered ahead of decisions being made. To network and build positive relationships with key stakeholders and external partners. To develop and maintain excellent trade union relationships, particularly regarding HR change and cultural development. To use computerised systems, technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital solutions to deliver an effective service. To ensure EDI is integral to the work of the function and adheres to all legal and mandatory requirements. To lead / contribute to people management and organisation change workstreams as required. To lead the compilation of responses to requests for employment data or staffing information. To chair working groups as requested, ensuring the needs of the department on a particular issue are clearly articulated and considered as appropriate. To be a visible, engaging, and inspiring member of the HR Operations leadership team and wider senior management team of the assigned service / s. To work with the HR Operations leadership team to identify and grow future talent, to enable succession planning within the HR Operations team and wider HR & OD Service. To escalate complex problems / issues and areas of risk to the Head of HR Operations and Delivery or other members of the HR and OD Leadership team. To deputise for the Head of HR Operations from time to time, as required. To contribute to the effectiveness of the services provided by the HR &OD Service; and support and advise on the departmental contribution to business processes, making suggestions for improvement / change where appropriate. To be a positive ambassador for the HR Operations team and wider HR and OD Service. To attend HR Operations team meetings and other HR and OD Service meetings as required. To maintain own continuing professional development in consultation with the Head of HR Operations and to liaise / network with other HR practitioners as appropriate. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
Senior Cloud Application Support Engineer We are seeking a technically strong, customer-facing Cloud Reliability Analystwho can work directly with end users while also diagnosing and resolving complex infrastructure and application issues. This role requires deep troubleshooting skills across Windows-based Azure environments, as well as the ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable communication for non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines hands-on cloud and systems expertise with strong ownership, sound judgment, and a proactive mindset. Join our dynamic team in Bracknell or Peterborough ! This is a full-time, permanent hybrid position, offering the perfect balance of three days in the office and two days working from home. Embrace the flexibility and be part of an innovative environment where your contributions truly matter. Duties & Responsibilities Deploy, maintain, and support Windows-based environments in Microsoft Azure. Support and troubleshoot technologies including: Remote Desktop Services (RDS) FSLogix IIS Active Directory SQL Server Serve as a primary technical point of contact for end users, providing professional communication and timely resolution of issues. Perform deep troubleshooting across multi-tier application environments (application, database, OS, networking). Analyze application logs, Windows event logs, and SQL logs to determine root cause. Monitor live production environments and proactively respond to performance degradation, monitoring alerts, and service disruptions. Participate in incident response and contribute to reducing Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR). Collaborate with development, operations, and infrastructure teams to implement scalable, reliable solutions. Design and implement automation to eliminate repetitive manual tasks and improve deployment consistency. Identify opportunities to optimize system performance, stability, and reliability. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for internal stakeholders outside the IT organization. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong experience with Microsoft Azure (AWS or similar cloud platforms a plus). Solid understanding of Windows Server environments and enterprise infrastructure. Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including DNS, routing, firewalls, and load balancing. Experience supporting Active Directory and identity-integrated applications. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-tier production environments. Intermediate SQL knowledge (querying, performance analysis, indexing basics preferred). Experience with Azure monitoring tools such as Log Analytics, Application Insights, or similar. Familiarity with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar). Experience with performance tuning, capacity planning, and resource optimization. Experience working in SLA-driven or incident-managed environments. Ability to work directly with end users of varying technical proficiency and translate technical issues into understandable terms. Experience leveraging AI-assisted troubleshooting tools to accelerate issue diagnosis and resolution. Qualifications 5+ years of relevant IT experience with demonstrated success in application support, infrastructure, or cloud operations roles. 2+ years supporting cloud-hosted production environments.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Cloud Application Support Engineer We are seeking a technically strong, customer-facing Cloud Reliability Analystwho can work directly with end users while also diagnosing and resolving complex infrastructure and application issues. This role requires deep troubleshooting skills across Windows-based Azure environments, as well as the ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable communication for non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines hands-on cloud and systems expertise with strong ownership, sound judgment, and a proactive mindset. Join our dynamic team in Bracknell or Peterborough ! This is a full-time, permanent hybrid position, offering the perfect balance of three days in the office and two days working from home. Embrace the flexibility and be part of an innovative environment where your contributions truly matter. Duties & Responsibilities Deploy, maintain, and support Windows-based environments in Microsoft Azure. Support and troubleshoot technologies including: Remote Desktop Services (RDS) FSLogix IIS Active Directory SQL Server Serve as a primary technical point of contact for end users, providing professional communication and timely resolution of issues. Perform deep troubleshooting across multi-tier application environments (application, database, OS, networking). Analyze application logs, Windows event logs, and SQL logs to determine root cause. Monitor live production environments and proactively respond to performance degradation, monitoring alerts, and service disruptions. Participate in incident response and contribute to reducing Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR). Collaborate with development, operations, and infrastructure teams to implement scalable, reliable solutions. Design and implement automation to eliminate repetitive manual tasks and improve deployment consistency. Identify opportunities to optimize system performance, stability, and reliability. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for internal stakeholders outside the IT organization. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong experience with Microsoft Azure (AWS or similar cloud platforms a plus). Solid understanding of Windows Server environments and enterprise infrastructure. Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including DNS, routing, firewalls, and load balancing. Experience supporting Active Directory and identity-integrated applications. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-tier production environments. Intermediate SQL knowledge (querying, performance analysis, indexing basics preferred). Experience with Azure monitoring tools such as Log Analytics, Application Insights, or similar. Familiarity with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar). Experience with performance tuning, capacity planning, and resource optimization. Experience working in SLA-driven or incident-managed environments. Ability to work directly with end users of varying technical proficiency and translate technical issues into understandable terms. Experience leveraging AI-assisted troubleshooting tools to accelerate issue diagnosis and resolution. Qualifications 5+ years of relevant IT experience with demonstrated success in application support, infrastructure, or cloud operations roles. 2+ years supporting cloud-hosted production environments.
