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Interim Chief Financial Officer (6-Month FTC)Bristol £100,000-£110,000Charles Maidment, from the Hays Bristol Senior Finance - Contracts & Interim team, is working on an exclusive interim CFO opportunity with a well-regarded UK government agency, based in Bristol. This is an urgent appointment, created by an unexpected leaver, offering a genuine Number 1 in Finance mandate at executive level.The Opportunity This hands-on interim role will suit an experienced CFO who can hit the ground running, partner confidently with the CEO and COO, and provide clear financial leadership at a critical time. You'll lead and stabilise the finance function while: Driving the team through a pending audit Acting as senior sponsor on a live finance system change Providing strategic input while remaining operationally credible The remit covers Finance and Commercial / Procurement teams What We're Looking For Proven interim CFO or Finance lead experience (public sector or complex environments beneficial) Strong strategic presence, with the ability to operate hands-on when needed Comfortable influencing at Board and Executive level Confident leading audit, governance, and systems transformation Resilient, pragmatic leader who can steady the ship quickly Location & Contract Bristol-based office, with hybrid working Some UK travel aligned to Board and leadership meetings Initial 6-month fixed-term contract £100,000-£110,000 For a confidential discussion, contact Charles Maidment at Hays Bristol - Senior Finance Interims & Contracts. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Start Date: September Contract: Interim (likely until Easter or as required) - with the potential to term permanent for the right candidate Salary: Competitive day rate (dependent on experience) Location: Ethos Academy Trust, Batley, West Yorkshire Make an Immediate Impact Where It Matters Most Ethos Academy Trust are seeking an experienced and values-driven Interim CEO to lead our Trust through a critical period of transition. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful, immediate impact -providing stability, strengthening school improvement, and shaping the next phase of their journey. About the Role As Interim CEO, you will provide strong, steady leadership across the Trust from September, ensuring continuity and clarity during a period of change. You will: Stabilise and lead the Trust with confidence and credibility Drive improvements in teaching, learning, and outcomes Support schools facing challenge, including those preparing for inspection Work closely with an experienced executive team (COO/CFO/Chief Education Officer/Executive Headteacher) Build strong relationships with Trustees, leaders, and stakeholders Maintain a collaborative, values-led culture This role will run alongside the recruitment of a permanent CEO, with the potential for the successful candidate to be considered for the permanent post. Who We're Looking For We are looking for a leader who can quickly understand context, build trust, and take decisive action where needed. You will bring: Proven experience in a senior MAT leadership role (CEO, Executive Leader, or similar) A strong track record of school improvement and raising standards Deep understanding of Ofsted and accountability frameworks Experience leading through change, challenge, or organisational transition A collaborative leadership style-able to influence, not dictate What Matters Most We are a Trust that values: Integrity and strong moral purpose Collaboration over hierarchy Sustainable, thoughtful improvement Putting children and young people at the heart of every decision We are particularly interested in leaders who: Have experience in specialist/SEND settings (desirable) Bring credibility in improving teaching and learning Can balance urgency with long-term thinking Key Details Start: September, with flexible handover arrangements available Contract: Interim (with potential extension or permanent opportunity) Structure: Supported by an established central team Flexibility: Some flexibility in working pattern may be considered Apply / Find Out More For a confidential conversation or to express interest, please contact a member of the team at Satis Education via: and Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early expressions of interest are strongly encouraged. If you wish to be immediately considered please send your CV to us at the email address stated. Ethos Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS will be required for all roles. All candidates will also be subject to an online search for information about you as part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding.

Cedar is partnered with a PE-backed professional services business to appoint an Interim Chief Financial Officer. This is a 6-9 month contract offering £1,750-£2,250 per day, based in Central London with hybrid working (3-4 days per week in the office). The role sits at Board level and focuses on exit readiness, financial leadership and transaction delivery across a mid-market, investor-backed consulting business, with close interaction with the CEO, Board and private equity sponsor. The CompanyThe organisation is a PE-backed professional services platform with revenues of c.£100M, operating across multiple service lines and a diversified client base. The business has grown significantly under private equity ownership, supported by a combination of organic expansion and targeted acquisitions. It is now entering a critical phase as it prepares for a near-term exit, with a focus on enhancing financial visibility, strengthening reporting quality and presenting a compelling equity story to the market. Finance plays a central role in this phase, underpinning both operational performance and transaction readiness. The RoleThe Interim CFO will lead the business through the final stages of exit preparation and transaction execution, ensuring a robust, credible and investor-ready finance function. The role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on delivery, with responsibility for shaping the financial narrative, managing diligence processes and supporting valuation discussions. Key responsibilities include: Leading all aspects of exit readiness, including vendor due diligence, financial modelling and preparation of investor materials. Owning the financial narrative, ensuring consistency across forecasts, data room outputs and management presentations. Partnering with the CEO and private equity sponsor to shape exit strategy and support buyer engagement. Ensuring high-quality financial reporting, with full audit readiness and robustness of historical financials. Overseeing forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning processes to support valuation and transaction discussions. Driving working capital optimisation and cash management ahead of exit. Managing external advisors including diligence providers, auditors and corporate finance teams. Leading and stabilising the finance function through a high-pressure transaction period. Supporting any final integration, carve-out or restructuring activity to enhance exit positioning. Your Profile Proven Interim CFO with a track record of delivering exits within private equity-backed businesses. Experience operating within mid-market, investor-backed environments, ideally within professional services or consulting. Strong experience leading vendor due diligence processes and engaging directly with investors and buyers. Deep technical grounding across financial reporting, consolidation and audit processes. Commercially astute, with the ability to articulate a clear and compelling equity story. Hands-on, delivery-focused and comfortable operating at pace in a high-stakes environment. Strong stakeholder management experience across Board, investors and external advisors. Compensation & Working ArrangementsThe day rate for this Interim CFO role is £1,750-£2,250 per day. The role is based in Central London with hybrid working (typically 3-4 days per week in the office). This is a 6-9 month assignment offering direct exposure to a near-term exit within a PE-backed professional services business.

The Interim CEO will provide immediate, focused, time-bound leadership to drive through an extended period of organisational change, ensuring that Ubele's existing strategy and transformation plans are implemented effectively, consistently, and at pace. As Ubele has just produced a new 5 year strategy (April 2026 - March 2030) this is not a role to redefine strategy, but to deliver against it - bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to implementation across the organisation. The Interim CEO will focus on: Embedding systems, processes, and consistent ways of working Strengthening leadership accountability, line management, and performance oversight Improving organisational coordination, decision-making, and operational effectiveness Providing visible, steady leadership to support confidence and cohesion across teams Working closely with the Advisory Board and Executive Chair, and Senior Leadership Team, the Interim CEO will support Ubele to move from a prolonged period of transition into a more stable, aligned, and effectively operating organisation. Leadership & strategic delivery Lead the implementation of Ubele's strategy, ensuring it is clearly prioritised, understood, and translated into deliverable plans across the organisation. Provide consistent and visible leadership, aligning teams around shared priorities and maintaining focus on delivery. Build and maintain a cohesive and accountable Senior Leadership Team, with clear expectations for collaboration, behaviour, and performance. Work closely with the Executive Chair to ensure continuity of values, culture, and legacy while progressing organisational change. Organisational stability and change delivery Drive delivery of Ubele's transformation programme, ensuring that plans are implemented with clarity, pace, and discipline. Bring structure and coordination to change initiatives, ensuring clear ownership, timelines, and measurable outcomes. Identify and address delays, barriers, or areas of ambiguity, ensuring momentum is maintained. Support the organisation to move from a prolonged period of transition to a more stable and consistent operating environment. Ensure change is embedded into day-to-day practice, not remaining at the planning or design stage. Operational leadership & management Provide strong operational leadership across all areas of the organisation, including programmes, partnerships, consultancy, training, enterprise development, and community asset management. Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and decision-making across the organisation. Line manage the Senior Leadership Team, holding them accountable for delivery, team management, and performance within their areas. Embed consistent performance management practices, including clear objectives, regular review, and timely intervention. Strengthen internal systems, processes, and ways of working to improve coordination, efficiency, and organisational effectiveness. Ensure policies and procedures are actively used, understood, and adhered to across teams. Oversee the development and use of high-quality data, reporting, and management information to support decision-making and track performance. Governance & advisory board relations (CIC) Work closely with the Chair and Advisory Board to ensure strong and compliant CIC governance. Provide clear and timely reporting on organisational performance, finances, risk, and progress against strategic priorities. Support the Advisory Board to maintain effective oversight and fulfil its strategic and fiduciary responsibilities. Ensure appropriate governance structures and processes are in place and operating effectively. Finance, risk & sustainability Provide oversight of financial performance, ensuring robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls are in place. Hold the Head of Finance accountable for financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting. Ensure clear visibility of financial position, risks, and sustainability planning. Work with the Advisory Board and SLT to support income diversification and long-term financial resilience. Funding, partnerships & external relations Maintain and develop relationships with funders, commissioners, social investors, and strategic partners. Act as a credible and confident external representative for Ubele. Support the organisation to navigate a complex funding environment with clarity and focus. Ensure external partnerships align with organisational priorities and capacity. Legal, regulatory & safeguarding compliance Maintain overall accountability for safeguarding, compliance, and organisational risk. Ensure appropriate systems, policies, and practices are in place and actively implemented. Hold SLT members accountable for compliance within their areas. Ensure regulatory requirements (CIC, employment law, contracts, data protection) are met. Person Specification We recognise this is an interim role with a specific organisational mandate. We are seeking a leader who can quickly assess, prioritise, and act, rather than someone looking to reshape the organisation over the long term. Leadership & change Significant experience leading organisations through implementation phases of change, with a clear focus on delivery. Demonstrated ability to bring structure, pace, and discipline to complex transformation programmes. Experience stabilising organisations during or following periods of uncertainty or extended change. Confidence in making decisions, setting direction, and maintaining momentum. Operational & leadership capability Track record of line managing senior leaders and holding teams to account for delivery and performance. Highly developed operational skills, with experience strengthening systems, processes, and organisational effectiveness. Experience embedding performance management frameworks and improving accountability. Ability to balance strategic oversight with close attention to operational detail. Governance & organisational leadership Understanding of CIC governance, regulatory requirements, and Advisory Board relationships. Experience working closely with a Chair and Advisory Board on strategy, performance, and risk. Experience leading organisations of comparable scale and complexity (£3-4m+ turnover) Funding & external environment Experience working within complex funding environments, including grants, contracts, and partnerships. Ability to maintain credibility with funders, partners, and stakeholders. Experience supporting income diversification and organisational sustainability. Cultural competency & values Strong understanding of racial justice, community development, and the experiences of African Diaspora communities in the UK. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community empowerment. Ability to lead with clarity, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness. Operational, financial & compliance Experience overseeing organisational finances, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Strong understanding of performance reporting, data, and evaluation. Familiarity with safeguarding and quality assurance in community or social impact settings. Additional Information This is an interim leadership role with a clearly defined mandate to reinforce the organisations foundations, embed change, and strengthen operational effectiveness. The focus of the role is on delivery rather than strategy development, and on ensuring that existing plans are implemented in a structured, consistent, and sustainable way. As such, we are seeking someone who can work at pace, make decisions, and bring clarity and direction, while supporting the organisation through a period of transition. A visible and consistent presence at Wolves Lane is essential to support leadership alignment, team cohesion, and organisational effectiveness. This role involves responsibility for socially impactful and occasionally emotionally demanding work. A commitment to wellbeing, reflective leadership, and resilience is essential. This job description may evolve as Ubele continues its organisational development.