The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England's most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail, education, events and visitor services, all supporting its charitable mission. Governed by the Walsingham College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its operational and financial foundations to ensure long term sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual purpose. The creation of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in response to this context. The COO will act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership, enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and pilgrimage. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant spiritual institution. Essential experience includes: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Senior level experience covering finance and operations Knowledge of charity finance, governance and compliance Commercial acumen and experience overseeing trading or income generating activities Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and values Preparedness to live within reasonable / practicable travelling distance of Walsingham. For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners; Katie McEvoy - Consultant - Berwick Partners E: T: (0)
May 13, 2026
Full time
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England's most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail, education, events and visitor services, all supporting its charitable mission. Governed by the Walsingham College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its operational and financial foundations to ensure long term sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual purpose. The creation of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in response to this context. The COO will act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership, enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and pilgrimage. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant spiritual institution. Essential experience includes: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Senior level experience covering finance and operations Knowledge of charity finance, governance and compliance Commercial acumen and experience overseeing trading or income generating activities Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and values Preparedness to live within reasonable / practicable travelling distance of Walsingham. For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners; Katie McEvoy - Consultant - Berwick Partners E: T: (0)
Agency Account Director - Maternity Cover to Perm Do you have experience in sales and account management within stationary or merchandise? Salary: £60k - £65k plus benefits such as 25 days holiday + bank Holidays, 4% Pension, CAP, Death Insurance, 5% to 10% Yearly Bonus and modern interactive offices, including excellent facilities. Contract: Maternity cover until September 2027, with possibility of going permanent if successful within their role. Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week between 8.30am to 5.30pm offering a hybrid model of 2 days in the office, flexible arrangements available. Start Date: June or July 2026 My client is seeking an Account Director or experienced Senior Account Manager to join their dynamic European team! This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking marketing organisation. Why Join? Be part of a close-knit team that values open communication and collaboration. Participate in an associate committee that ensures your voice is heard! Enjoy a workplace culture that celebrates successes, birthdays, and team-building events. Take advantage of summer hours every four weeks, allowing for a half-day Friday! Engage in charitable activities and community service with dedicated volunteering days. Your Responsibilities : Exceed revenue and margin goals for your allocated accounts. Collaborate with the Managing Director to establish annual targets and strategies. Develop and implement sales plans for key clients, identifying growth opportunities. Foster strong relationships across various departments within client organisations. Proactively present strategic product suggestions to enhance client satisfaction and secure orders. Maintain regular contact with customers, ensuring a steady flow of repeat business and exploring new opportunities. Meet KPIs set by the Sales Director, including monthly sales targets and a structured contact plan. What We Need : 4+ years in B2B sales; 1+ year in people management or equivalent. Consultative and strategic selling, client relationship building, and exceptional communication skills. Education: Graduate degree level preferred or equivalent Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent organisational and time management skills, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce CRM if preferable. Our Ideal Candidate : Is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a determination to succeed. Communicates fluently in English, with additional European languages desirable. Are you Ready to Make a Difference? If you are excited about the opportunity to grow within a vibrant organisation and contribute to its success, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join a team that values collaboration, celebrates achievements, and is committed to excellence. Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
Agency Account Director - Maternity Cover to Perm Do you have experience in sales and account management within stationary or merchandise? Salary: £60k - £65k plus benefits such as 25 days holiday + bank Holidays, 4% Pension, CAP, Death Insurance, 5% to 10% Yearly Bonus and modern interactive offices, including excellent facilities. Contract: Maternity cover until September 2027, with possibility of going permanent if successful within their role. Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week between 8.30am to 5.30pm offering a hybrid model of 2 days in the office, flexible arrangements available. Start Date: June or July 2026 My client is seeking an Account Director or experienced Senior Account Manager to join their dynamic European team! This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking marketing organisation. Why Join? Be part of a close-knit team that values open communication and collaboration. Participate in an associate committee that ensures your voice is heard! Enjoy a workplace culture that celebrates successes, birthdays, and team-building events. Take advantage of summer hours every four weeks, allowing for a half-day Friday! Engage in charitable activities and community service with dedicated volunteering days. Your Responsibilities : Exceed revenue and margin goals for your allocated accounts. Collaborate with the Managing Director to establish annual targets and strategies. Develop and implement sales plans for key clients, identifying growth opportunities. Foster strong relationships across various departments within client organisations. Proactively present strategic product suggestions to enhance client satisfaction and secure orders. Maintain regular contact with customers, ensuring a steady flow of repeat business and exploring new opportunities. Meet KPIs set by the Sales Director, including monthly sales targets and a structured contact plan. What We Need : 4+ years in B2B sales; 1+ year in people management or equivalent. Consultative and strategic selling, client relationship building, and exceptional communication skills. Education: Graduate degree level preferred or equivalent Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent organisational and time management skills, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce CRM if preferable. Our Ideal Candidate : Is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a determination to succeed. Communicates fluently in English, with additional European languages desirable. Are you Ready to Make a Difference? If you are excited about the opportunity to grow within a vibrant organisation and contribute to its success, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join a team that values collaboration, celebrates achievements, and is committed to excellence. Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
# Manager (Client Lead) - Telco SectorLocation: London, United KingdomEmployment Type: Full-TimeIndustry: Media & Entertainment & CommunicationsJob Family: ConsultingCareer Level: ExperiencedNorth Highland is looking to hire a Manager (Client Lead) to lead transformational client projects and grow our Telco area of the business. Working closely with the Portfolio leader, this is a unique opportunity to develop and execute a strategy and vision, and with your skills, deliver value for clients and grow the Telco business unit in one of the most unique Management Consultancies. YOU WILL: Guide teams in the development of impactful deliverables for multiple work streams that create long-term change for some of the world's most exciting brands. Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders that support ongoing projects and open the door to growth opportunities. Identify the complex problems facing our clients and build plans that creatively address their challenges. Put your team's best ideas into action through planning and management; uncover gaps and omissions that may exist in a plan or deliverables. Shape the firm's future by identifying opportunities to grow Telco accounts. Play a central role in your team's growth through coaching and constructive review of ongoing engagements. IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE: Demonstrable senior-level management consulting, advisory, professional services and/or Big 4 consulting experience. Previous experience in the Telco industry is required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. A master's degree or professional certifications are bonuses. External accreditation or recognition from recognized professional bodies. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. An ability to authentically establish credibility, build consensus, and activate collaboration with clients and teammates. Creative ingenuity and a proven ability to find or design simple solutions to complex challenges. A demonstrated track record of leading large, complex consulting engagements, with roles that involve building and fostering relationships with senior-level client executives. Experience running engagements, managing teams, and driving desired business outcomes throughout delivery, as well as the ability to pinpoint gaps and omissions. Demonstrated success creating, growing, and selling solutions for existing and new client accounts. Proven subject matter or content expertise in Process Design is preferred.Total Rewards associated with this position include a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Unique perks include flexible time off, a private medical plan, a health cash plan, a workplace savings scheme (including ISAs and GIAs), and enhanced parental leave. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position. North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality. MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH CHOOSE YOUR PATH As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last. We're seeking a Manager in London aligned to the Telco sector to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact. SUMMARY
May 13, 2026
Full time
# Manager (Client Lead) - Telco SectorLocation: London, United KingdomEmployment Type: Full-TimeIndustry: Media & Entertainment & CommunicationsJob Family: ConsultingCareer Level: ExperiencedNorth Highland is looking to hire a Manager (Client Lead) to lead transformational client projects and grow our Telco area of the business. Working closely with the Portfolio leader, this is a unique opportunity to develop and execute a strategy and vision, and with your skills, deliver value for clients and grow the Telco business unit in one of the most unique Management Consultancies. YOU WILL: Guide teams in the development of impactful deliverables for multiple work streams that create long-term change for some of the world's most exciting brands. Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders that support ongoing projects and open the door to growth opportunities. Identify the complex problems facing our clients and build plans that creatively address their challenges. Put your team's best ideas into action through planning and management; uncover gaps and omissions that may exist in a plan or deliverables. Shape the firm's future by identifying opportunities to grow Telco accounts. Play a central role in your team's growth through coaching and constructive review of ongoing engagements. IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE: Demonstrable senior-level management consulting, advisory, professional services and/or Big 4 consulting experience. Previous experience in the Telco industry is required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. A master's degree or professional certifications are bonuses. External accreditation or recognition from recognized professional bodies. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. An ability to authentically establish credibility, build consensus, and activate collaboration with clients and teammates. Creative ingenuity and a proven ability to find or design simple solutions to complex challenges. A demonstrated track record of leading large, complex consulting engagements, with roles that involve building and fostering relationships with senior-level client executives. Experience running engagements, managing teams, and driving desired business outcomes throughout delivery, as well as the ability to pinpoint gaps and omissions. Demonstrated success creating, growing, and selling solutions for existing and new client accounts. Proven subject matter or content expertise in Process Design is preferred.Total Rewards associated with this position include a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Unique perks include flexible time off, a private medical plan, a health cash plan, a workplace savings scheme (including ISAs and GIAs), and enhanced parental leave. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position. North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality. MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH CHOOSE YOUR PATH As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last. We're seeking a Manager in London aligned to the Telco sector to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact. SUMMARY
Head of IT Architecture Location: Near Watford/NW London (Hybrid) Salary: upto £120k + Car Allowance + Bonus The Role Working for a premier global project development and construction firm, this is a pivotal appointment within the IT Leadership Team. As Head of IT Architecture, you will move beyond high-level design to become a genuine driver of business value, ensuring the digital strategy is backed by a robust, modern foundational platform. This role is about more than just technical oversight; it is about leading a culture of technological advancement. You will be responsible for the end-to-end architecture life cycle - from governance and roadmapping to the delivery of critical integration and automation services managed via external partners. Key Accountabilities Sit as a core member of the IT leadership group, aligning all architectural roadmaps with long-term commercial goals. Full accountability for Enterprise and Solution Architecture, ensuring frameworks and "ways of working" are fit for purpose. Act as the catalyst for digital change, specifically overseeing the adoption of automated processes and seamless system integrations. Navigate a complex, global Matrix organization, building trust with senior business leaders and executive stakeholders. Oversee the performance of external service providers delivering integration and automation services. Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team, handling workforce planning and succession with a focus on high performance. What We're Looking For We require a seasoned architect who has successfully transitioned into a "leader of leaders" position. You should possess: Extensive experience in IT Strategy and Architecture within large-scale, complex environments. Proven ability to manage other managers and influence at the Board/Executive level. A firm grip on architectural best practices and experience in process redesign and organisational change. A strong understanding of modern integration and automation tools, plus the ability to evaluate emerging technologies. Comfortable with cost management and delivering measurable business outcomes through technology. The Package Performance Bonus (discretionary) Car Allowance Private Medical healthcare Location: Near Watford/NW London (Hybrid) Salary: upto £120k + Car Allowance + Bonus If this sounds like you, please send CVs to (see below) Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Head of IT Architecture Location: Near Watford/NW London (Hybrid) Salary: upto £120k + Car Allowance + Bonus The Role Working for a premier global project development and construction firm, this is a pivotal appointment within the IT Leadership Team. As Head of IT Architecture, you will move beyond high-level design to become a genuine driver of business value, ensuring the digital strategy is backed by a robust, modern foundational platform. This role is about more than just technical oversight; it is about leading a culture of technological advancement. You will be responsible for the end-to-end architecture life cycle - from governance and roadmapping to the delivery of critical integration and automation services managed via external partners. Key Accountabilities Sit as a core member of the IT leadership group, aligning all architectural roadmaps with long-term commercial goals. Full accountability for Enterprise and Solution Architecture, ensuring frameworks and "ways of working" are fit for purpose. Act as the catalyst for digital change, specifically overseeing the adoption of automated processes and seamless system integrations. Navigate a complex, global Matrix organization, building trust with senior business leaders and executive stakeholders. Oversee the performance of external service providers delivering integration and automation services. Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team, handling workforce planning and succession with a focus on high performance. What We're Looking For We require a seasoned architect who has successfully transitioned into a "leader of leaders" position. You should possess: Extensive experience in IT Strategy and Architecture within large-scale, complex environments. Proven ability to manage other managers and influence at the Board/Executive level. A firm grip on architectural best practices and experience in process redesign and organisational change. A strong understanding of modern integration and automation tools, plus the ability to evaluate emerging technologies. Comfortable with cost management and delivering measurable business outcomes through technology. The Package Performance Bonus (discretionary) Car Allowance Private Medical healthcare Location: Near Watford/NW London (Hybrid) Salary: upto £120k + Car Allowance + Bonus If this sounds like you, please send CVs to (see below) Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Commercial Strategy Director London £200,000 - £250,000 + Executive Bonus Structure Hybrid Working An established firm within the consultancy industry is looking to appoint a commercially experienced leader to work directly with SME business owners on strategic growth, performance improvement, operational structure, and exit planning. This opportunity is designed for individuals who have previously built, scaled, led, or exited businesses and now want to apply that experience in a high-level advisory environment. Clients expect commercially credible advisers who understand the realities of leadership, profitability, growth pressure, and long-term value creation. Corporate buzzwords alone rarely survive first contact with an actual business owner. Working across a broad range of sectors, the business already has an established and active client base throughout London , supported by proprietary financial analysis platforms and strategic business performance tools. The Role As a Commercial Strategy Director, you will partner directly with owner-managed businesses to provide strategic guidance across areas including: Commercial and financial performance analysis Organisational design and operational effectiveness Capacity and growth planning Profit improvement strategy Exit and succession preparation Long-term business value creation Leadership and strategic decision-making support The organisation operates across the wider consultancy industry and works with SMEs typically ranging from £1m to £20m turnover. What We're Looking For Experience leading, scaling, or exiting a business Strong commercial and financial understanding Comfortable operating at board and owner level Existing professional relationships within the SME market Strategic mindset combined with practical commercial judgement Background in leadership, consulting, entrepreneurship, finance, or commercial strategy Individuals with an established network, strong referral relationships, or an existing portfolio of senior business connections will be particularly well positioned. The business already provides a strong flow of opportunities, however consultants with proven market relationships and the ability to introduce additional client opportunities can unlock enhanced earnings and long-term commercial incentives. You do not need to come from an accounting or technical finance background. Full training will be provided on the proprietary advisory frameworks, financial analysis methodologies, and strategic consulting tools used within the business. What's On Offer £200,000 - £250,000 realistic earning potential Additional incentive structure linked to strategic client introductions and relationship development Hybrid working model across London Existing client base and established market presence Structured onboarding and ongoing advisory training Access to proprietary business analysis software and methodologies Long-term progression within a growing consultancy industry platform This Commercial Strategy Director is an opportunity for a senior commercial operator to move into a genuinely strategic advisory role where experience, relationships, and commercial credibility carry significant value.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Commercial Strategy Director London £200,000 - £250,000 + Executive Bonus Structure Hybrid Working An established firm within the consultancy industry is looking to appoint a commercially experienced leader to work directly with SME business owners on strategic growth, performance improvement, operational structure, and exit planning. This opportunity is designed for individuals who have previously built, scaled, led, or exited businesses and now want to apply that experience in a high-level advisory environment. Clients expect commercially credible advisers who understand the realities of leadership, profitability, growth pressure, and long-term value creation. Corporate buzzwords alone rarely survive first contact with an actual business owner. Working across a broad range of sectors, the business already has an established and active client base throughout London , supported by proprietary financial analysis platforms and strategic business performance tools. The Role As a Commercial Strategy Director, you will partner directly with owner-managed businesses to provide strategic guidance across areas including: Commercial and financial performance analysis Organisational design and operational effectiveness Capacity and growth planning Profit improvement strategy Exit and succession preparation Long-term business value creation Leadership and strategic decision-making support The organisation operates across the wider consultancy industry and works with SMEs typically ranging from £1m to £20m turnover. What We're Looking For Experience leading, scaling, or exiting a business Strong commercial and financial understanding Comfortable operating at board and owner level Existing professional relationships within the SME market Strategic mindset combined with practical commercial judgement Background in leadership, consulting, entrepreneurship, finance, or commercial strategy Individuals with an established network, strong referral relationships, or an existing portfolio of senior business connections will be particularly well positioned. The business already provides a strong flow of opportunities, however consultants with proven market relationships and the ability to introduce additional client opportunities can unlock enhanced earnings and long-term commercial incentives. You do not need to come from an accounting or technical finance background. Full training will be provided on the proprietary advisory frameworks, financial analysis methodologies, and strategic consulting tools used within the business. What's On Offer £200,000 - £250,000 realistic earning potential Additional incentive structure linked to strategic client introductions and relationship development Hybrid working model across London Existing client base and established market presence Structured onboarding and ongoing advisory training Access to proprietary business analysis software and methodologies Long-term progression within a growing consultancy industry platform This Commercial Strategy Director is an opportunity for a senior commercial operator to move into a genuinely strategic advisory role where experience, relationships, and commercial credibility carry significant value.
At Verve, we're redefining how insight works in an AI-powered world. We combineHuman, Cultural and Artificial Intelligenceto help leading brands make faster, smarter decisions with confidence. ThroughVerve Vero- our AI-powered platform and consultancy ecosystem - we turn human truth into living simulations, giving teams the ability to bring their customers into any decision. The result is insight that's faster, more scalable, and grounded in real human understanding. The Role This is aclient-facing, mid-level insight leadership rolefocused on delivering AI-powered insight projects. You'll act as theday-to-day lead on projects, owning delivery from end to end - working closely with senior leads to shape direction, while managing junior team members to execute high-quality work. A core part of the role is learning and applying our AI-enabled simulation tools. You won't be expected to come in as an expert, but you will be expected to get hands on - building, shaping, and interpreting simulations as part of your project work. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of AI-powered insight programmes across multiple high-value client accounts. Act as a trusted senior advisor, shaping briefs, guiding clients through AI-enabled approaches, and constructively challenging thinking where needed. Own scoping, resourcing, timelines and budgets, translating business objectives into clear, actionable plans and ensuring work is commercially sound and drives real business impact. Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and support new business through pitches and proposals. Technical Delivery & Innovation Interest in how AI capabilities (such as large language models, machine learning, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation models) can enhance insight delivery and efficiency We'll provide training and guidance on the tools and processes that power our AI-enabled solutions. Experience applying AI to insight workflows or automation is a plus, but not essential - curiosity and a willingness to learn matter most. Any technical experience (e.g. coding or working with APIs) is a bonus. Proactive, lateral thinker - able to solve problems, comfortable operating in ambiguity and helping shape structure as new approaches evolve. Work closely with specialist teams to test, refine and embed smarter, faster and more scalable tools into delivery. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability through AI-enabled approaches. Stay close to developments in AI, applying them pragmatically to client work. Lead, coach and develop Senior Consultants, Consultants and Associates, building confidence across client leadership and evolving capabilities. Set clear expectations that balance quality, efficiency and commercial discipline. Partner closely with Sales, Consultancy and Operational teams to deliver joined up client programmes. Shape Build Studio standards and best practice, acting as a visible role model for curiosity, adaptability and ownership. What We're Looking For: 5-8 years' experience. Commercial insight background (at a market research agency or client-side) is essential. Ability to translate briefs into clear, commercially impactful research programmes. Confidence operating as a senior client advisor. With experience leading complex delivery and building relationships. Strong commercial judgement across scoping, resourcing, and profitability. Curiosity about how AI can enhance insight delivery, with an openness to build capability (experience is a bonus, not essential). Ability to quickly learn new technical tools and ways of working. Leadership style that builds confidence and capability in others. Strong organisational skills, managing multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders. Clear, confident communicator - able to explain complex ideas simply and align teams. A growth mindset - comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where the model is still evolving. UK-based candidate. Able to work from our Manchester or London Hub at least once per week. Join Us If you're excited by the potential of AI to change the research landscape and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future, we'd love to hear from you. At Verve you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects,expand your insight, management and AI skill set, and grow in a supportive environment that thrives on innovation and impact. By applying to Verve, you acknowledge our use of AI-assisted tools to help screen applications against job-related criteria. All outcomes are reviewed by humans and are not determinative. You can request human review, express your views, or contest any assessment at any time via . Full details of the Privacy Notice can be found here: Privacy Notice Discover what its like as part of the team.
May 13, 2026
Full time
At Verve, we're redefining how insight works in an AI-powered world. We combineHuman, Cultural and Artificial Intelligenceto help leading brands make faster, smarter decisions with confidence. ThroughVerve Vero- our AI-powered platform and consultancy ecosystem - we turn human truth into living simulations, giving teams the ability to bring their customers into any decision. The result is insight that's faster, more scalable, and grounded in real human understanding. The Role This is aclient-facing, mid-level insight leadership rolefocused on delivering AI-powered insight projects. You'll act as theday-to-day lead on projects, owning delivery from end to end - working closely with senior leads to shape direction, while managing junior team members to execute high-quality work. A core part of the role is learning and applying our AI-enabled simulation tools. You won't be expected to come in as an expert, but you will be expected to get hands on - building, shaping, and interpreting simulations as part of your project work. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of AI-powered insight programmes across multiple high-value client accounts. Act as a trusted senior advisor, shaping briefs, guiding clients through AI-enabled approaches, and constructively challenging thinking where needed. Own scoping, resourcing, timelines and budgets, translating business objectives into clear, actionable plans and ensuring work is commercially sound and drives real business impact. Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and support new business through pitches and proposals. Technical Delivery & Innovation Interest in how AI capabilities (such as large language models, machine learning, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation models) can enhance insight delivery and efficiency We'll provide training and guidance on the tools and processes that power our AI-enabled solutions. Experience applying AI to insight workflows or automation is a plus, but not essential - curiosity and a willingness to learn matter most. Any technical experience (e.g. coding or working with APIs) is a bonus. Proactive, lateral thinker - able to solve problems, comfortable operating in ambiguity and helping shape structure as new approaches evolve. Work closely with specialist teams to test, refine and embed smarter, faster and more scalable tools into delivery. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability through AI-enabled approaches. Stay close to developments in AI, applying them pragmatically to client work. Lead, coach and develop Senior Consultants, Consultants and Associates, building confidence across client leadership and evolving capabilities. Set clear expectations that balance quality, efficiency and commercial discipline. Partner closely with Sales, Consultancy and Operational teams to deliver joined up client programmes. Shape Build Studio standards and best practice, acting as a visible role model for curiosity, adaptability and ownership. What We're Looking For: 5-8 years' experience. Commercial insight background (at a market research agency or client-side) is essential. Ability to translate briefs into clear, commercially impactful research programmes. Confidence operating as a senior client advisor. With experience leading complex delivery and building relationships. Strong commercial judgement across scoping, resourcing, and profitability. Curiosity about how AI can enhance insight delivery, with an openness to build capability (experience is a bonus, not essential). Ability to quickly learn new technical tools and ways of working. Leadership style that builds confidence and capability in others. Strong organisational skills, managing multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders. Clear, confident communicator - able to explain complex ideas simply and align teams. A growth mindset - comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where the model is still evolving. UK-based candidate. Able to work from our Manchester or London Hub at least once per week. Join Us If you're excited by the potential of AI to change the research landscape and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future, we'd love to hear from you. At Verve you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects,expand your insight, management and AI skill set, and grow in a supportive environment that thrives on innovation and impact. By applying to Verve, you acknowledge our use of AI-assisted tools to help screen applications against job-related criteria. All outcomes are reviewed by humans and are not determinative. You can request human review, express your views, or contest any assessment at any time via . Full details of the Privacy Notice can be found here: Privacy Notice Discover what its like as part of the team.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England's most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail, education, events and visitor services, all supporting its charitable mission. Governed by the Walsingham College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its operational and financial foundations to ensure long term sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual purpose. The creation of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in response to this context. The COO will act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership, enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and pilgrimage. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant spiritual institution. Essential experience includes: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Senior level experience covering finance and operations Knowledge of charity finance, governance and compliance Commercial acumen and experience overseeing trading or income generating activities Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and values Preparedness to live within reasonable / practicable travelling distance of Walsingham. For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners; Katie McEvoy - Consultant - Berwick Partners E: T: (0)
May 13, 2026
Full time
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England's most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail, education, events and visitor services, all supporting its charitable mission. Governed by the Walsingham College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its operational and financial foundations to ensure long term sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual purpose. The creation of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in response to this context. The COO will act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership, enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and pilgrimage. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant spiritual institution. Essential experience includes: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Senior level experience covering finance and operations Knowledge of charity finance, governance and compliance Commercial acumen and experience overseeing trading or income generating activities Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and values Preparedness to live within reasonable / practicable travelling distance of Walsingham. For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners; Katie McEvoy - Consultant - Berwick Partners E: T: (0)
About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role The Cognitive Automation Factory Ecosystem and Operations Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for the end-to-end operational performance, ecosystem management, and strategic evolution of the Group's Cognitive Automation Factory. This role is effectively the operational backbone and successor-level counterpart to the Head of Cognitive Automation. It ensures that the CAF operates as a high-performance, multi-technology, multi-partner industrial engine capable of delivering 8-figure business benefits through applied AI and automation. The successful candidate will combine deep automation expertise, enterprise-grade delivery leadership, and strong commercial acumen to: Lead large, blended teams (internal and external) Engage senior stakeholders across operating companies Manage strategic technology and delivery partners Own operational governance, standards, and performance metrics Drive sustainable, measurable EBIT impact Your responsibilities 1. Factory Leadership & Operational Excellence Lead the operational performance of the Cognitive Automation Factory across the Group. Industrialise AI and automation delivery through standardised engineering practices, governance, quality controls and reusable frameworks. Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent programmes and products. Own delivery economics, capacity planning, utilisation, and multi-shore optimisation. 2. Business Value & Benefits Realisation Ensure all AI and automation initiatives are anchored in measurable business value. Track and govern realised vs. forecast benefits (cost-out, productivity, error reduction, revenue enablement). Act as a senior escalation point for underperforming initiatives. Partner with Finance and OpCo stakeholders to validate tangible benefits delivered. 3. Ecosystem & Partner Management Lead and optimise a blended ecosystem of strategic partners and internal engineering squads. Manage commercial performance, contractual KPIs, and delivery standards. Ensure knowledge transfer and capability uplift within the internal team. Maintain a competitive, scalable, and innovation-led partner model. 4. Technology & Architecture Governance Provide senior oversight across the automation and AI technology stack, including: o RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate) o AWS-based cloud-native architectureso Agentic AI frameworks (Agent Core, LangChain, LangGraph) o Large Language Models (multi-model strategy) o Orchestration frameworks and event-driven architectures o Document AI and extraction (e.g., Berdock)o EVAL frameworks and LLM evaluation methodologies o Observability, monitoring and guardrails for AI agents Ensure scalable, secure, compliant and production-grade solutions. Champion best practices in AI governance, risk management, and model lifecycle management. 5. Senior Stakeholder Engagement Engage senior leaders across operating companies at Director and C-level. Translate AI and automation capabilities into business language. Influence prioritisation decisions and roadmap alignment across the Group. Represent the CAF in senior governance forums. 6. Talent & Capability Development Build and mentor high-performing automation and AI delivery leaders. Establish clear career paths and succession planning within the CAF. Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and measurable impact. Drive continuous capability uplift across RPA, AI, and agentic systems. Your skills, experience and qualifications Essential Experience 12+ years' experience in enterprise technology delivery, with at least 7+ years leading large-scale automation or AI programmes. Proven track record of delivering significant, tangible business benefits through applied AI and automation. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams combining internal staff and strategic delivery partners. Experience operating at senior stakeholder level (Director/C-level engagement). Strong commercial acumen, including budget ownership and benefits tracking. Technical Depth (Non-Hands-On but Credible) The candidate must have sufficient depth to challenge architects and engineers credibly, even if not coding daily. Demonstrated expertise in: RPA platforms such as UiPath and Power Automate Cloud-native architectures (preferably AWS) Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, agent orchestration) Multi-LLM strategies and model selection EVAL frameworks for LLM/agent performance Observability, logging, guardrails and governance for AI agents Workflow orchestration and integration patterns Enterprise-grade security and compliance considerations for AI systems Desirable Experience within aviation, transportation, logistics, or other complex operational industries. Experience scaling an AI or automation factory model. Exposure to regulated environments. Knowledge of EU AI Act and enterprise AI governance frameworks. Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline. Calm under pressure in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Commercially sharp, data-driven, and outcome-oriented. High credibility with both engineers and executives. Not dazzled by hype. Focused on value. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
May 13, 2026
Full time
About Us We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale. Purpose of the role The Cognitive Automation Factory Ecosystem and Operations Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for the end-to-end operational performance, ecosystem management, and strategic evolution of the Group's Cognitive Automation Factory. This role is effectively the operational backbone and successor-level counterpart to the Head of Cognitive Automation. It ensures that the CAF operates as a high-performance, multi-technology, multi-partner industrial engine capable of delivering 8-figure business benefits through applied AI and automation. The successful candidate will combine deep automation expertise, enterprise-grade delivery leadership, and strong commercial acumen to: Lead large, blended teams (internal and external) Engage senior stakeholders across operating companies Manage strategic technology and delivery partners Own operational governance, standards, and performance metrics Drive sustainable, measurable EBIT impact Your responsibilities 1. Factory Leadership & Operational Excellence Lead the operational performance of the Cognitive Automation Factory across the Group. Industrialise AI and automation delivery through standardised engineering practices, governance, quality controls and reusable frameworks. Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent programmes and products. Own delivery economics, capacity planning, utilisation, and multi-shore optimisation. 2. Business Value & Benefits Realisation Ensure all AI and automation initiatives are anchored in measurable business value. Track and govern realised vs. forecast benefits (cost-out, productivity, error reduction, revenue enablement). Act as a senior escalation point for underperforming initiatives. Partner with Finance and OpCo stakeholders to validate tangible benefits delivered. 3. Ecosystem & Partner Management Lead and optimise a blended ecosystem of strategic partners and internal engineering squads. Manage commercial performance, contractual KPIs, and delivery standards. Ensure knowledge transfer and capability uplift within the internal team. Maintain a competitive, scalable, and innovation-led partner model. 4. Technology & Architecture Governance Provide senior oversight across the automation and AI technology stack, including: o RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate) o AWS-based cloud-native architectureso Agentic AI frameworks (Agent Core, LangChain, LangGraph) o Large Language Models (multi-model strategy) o Orchestration frameworks and event-driven architectures o Document AI and extraction (e.g., Berdock)o EVAL frameworks and LLM evaluation methodologies o Observability, monitoring and guardrails for AI agents Ensure scalable, secure, compliant and production-grade solutions. Champion best practices in AI governance, risk management, and model lifecycle management. 5. Senior Stakeholder Engagement Engage senior leaders across operating companies at Director and C-level. Translate AI and automation capabilities into business language. Influence prioritisation decisions and roadmap alignment across the Group. Represent the CAF in senior governance forums. 6. Talent & Capability Development Build and mentor high-performing automation and AI delivery leaders. Establish clear career paths and succession planning within the CAF. Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and measurable impact. Drive continuous capability uplift across RPA, AI, and agentic systems. Your skills, experience and qualifications Essential Experience 12+ years' experience in enterprise technology delivery, with at least 7+ years leading large-scale automation or AI programmes. Proven track record of delivering significant, tangible business benefits through applied AI and automation. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams combining internal staff and strategic delivery partners. Experience operating at senior stakeholder level (Director/C-level engagement). Strong commercial acumen, including budget ownership and benefits tracking. Technical Depth (Non-Hands-On but Credible) The candidate must have sufficient depth to challenge architects and engineers credibly, even if not coding daily. Demonstrated expertise in: RPA platforms such as UiPath and Power Automate Cloud-native architectures (preferably AWS) Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, agent orchestration) Multi-LLM strategies and model selection EVAL frameworks for LLM/agent performance Observability, logging, guardrails and governance for AI agents Workflow orchestration and integration patterns Enterprise-grade security and compliance considerations for AI systems Desirable Experience within aviation, transportation, logistics, or other complex operational industries. Experience scaling an AI or automation factory model. Exposure to regulated environments. Knowledge of EU AI Act and enterprise AI governance frameworks. Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline. Calm under pressure in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Commercially sharp, data-driven, and outcome-oriented. High credibility with both engineers and executives. Not dazzled by hype. Focused on value. What we offer The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview: As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and for the timely delivery of services. You will also support Partners/Directors with complex HM Revenue & Customs enquiries and voluntary disclosures to ensure a satisfactory settlement is negotiated between the client and H M Revenue & Customs. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives and build sustainable internal and external client relationships. Responsibilities: Be a stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework by involvement with team's strategy in conjunction with Partners/Directors. Manage the every day running of the HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or disclosure for a portfolio of clients. Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC Specialist Investigations, working directly to a Partner and delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff. Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is completed and produced according to the desired timescales. Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or H M Revenue & Customs and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting. Prepare work plans and liaise with the partner/director to ensure that the report covers all areas included in the work plan. Take part in the negotiation of the settlement either directly or by providing the partner with an aide memoir in relation to the details of the case and the specific technical arguments that are likely to arise. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate the team's junior employees. This includes participating in recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Manage the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner/Director and client as appropriate. Maintain a network of professional and business contacts. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Requirements: CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures Report writing and tax computational experience Excellent client relationship, project management and business management skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members Highly collaborative and a team player You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview: As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and for the timely delivery of services. You will also support Partners/Directors with complex HM Revenue & Customs enquiries and voluntary disclosures to ensure a satisfactory settlement is negotiated between the client and H M Revenue & Customs. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives and build sustainable internal and external client relationships. Responsibilities: Be a stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework by involvement with team's strategy in conjunction with Partners/Directors. Manage the every day running of the HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or disclosure for a portfolio of clients. Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC Specialist Investigations, working directly to a Partner and delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff. Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is completed and produced according to the desired timescales. Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or H M Revenue & Customs and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting. Prepare work plans and liaise with the partner/director to ensure that the report covers all areas included in the work plan. Take part in the negotiation of the settlement either directly or by providing the partner with an aide memoir in relation to the details of the case and the specific technical arguments that are likely to arise. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate the team's junior employees. This includes participating in recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Manage the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner/Director and client as appropriate. Maintain a network of professional and business contacts. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Requirements: CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures Report writing and tax computational experience Excellent client relationship, project management and business management skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members Highly collaborative and a team player You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England's most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail, education, events and visitor services, all supporting its charitable mission. Governed by the Walsingham College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its operational and financial foundations to ensure long term sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual purpose. The creation of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in response to this context. The COO will act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership, enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and pilgrimage. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant spiritual institution. Essential experience includes: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Senior level experience covering finance and operations Knowledge of charity finance, governance and compliance Commercial acumen and experience overseeing trading or income generating activities Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and values Preparedness to live within reasonable / practicable travelling distance of Walsingham. For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners; Katie McEvoy - Consultant - Berwick Partners E: T: (0)
May 13, 2026
Full time
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England's most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail, education, events and visitor services, all supporting its charitable mission. Governed by the Walsingham College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its operational and financial foundations to ensure long term sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual purpose. The creation of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in response to this context. The COO will act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership, enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and pilgrimage. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant spiritual institution. Essential experience includes: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Senior level experience covering finance and operations Knowledge of charity finance, governance and compliance Commercial acumen and experience overseeing trading or income generating activities Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and values Preparedness to live within reasonable / practicable travelling distance of Walsingham. For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners; Katie McEvoy - Consultant - Berwick Partners E: T: (0)
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England's most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail, education, events and visitor services, all supporting its charitable mission. Governed by the Walsingham College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its operational and financial foundations to ensure long term sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual purpose. The creation of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in response to this context. The COO will act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership, enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and pilgrimage. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant spiritual institution. Essential experience includes: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Senior level experience covering finance and operations Knowledge of charity finance, governance and compliance Commercial acumen and experience overseeing trading or income generating activities Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and values Preparedness to live within reasonable / practicable travelling distance of Walsingham. For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners; Katie McEvoy - Consultant - Berwick Partners E: T: (0)
May 13, 2026
Full time
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England's most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail, education, events and visitor services, all supporting its charitable mission. Governed by the Walsingham College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its operational and financial foundations to ensure long term sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual purpose. The creation of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in response to this context. The COO will act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership, enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and pilgrimage. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant spiritual institution. Essential experience includes: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Senior level experience covering finance and operations Knowledge of charity finance, governance and compliance Commercial acumen and experience overseeing trading or income generating activities Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and values Preparedness to live within reasonable / practicable travelling distance of Walsingham. For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners; Katie McEvoy - Consultant - Berwick Partners E: T: (0)
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Managing Director to lead a profitable, fast-growing British consumer brand entering its next phase of scale. The company has strong foundations, a loyal customer base, and significant headroom for expansion. They are backed by supportive investors and is now seeking an experienced MD to take full ownership of the business and drive long-term growth. About the Company They operate in the outdoor and active-family sector, creating practical, durable products designed to support everyday mobility and adventure. The brand has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability, and demand continues to grow both in the UK and internationally. The business is profitable and scaling steadily, with ambitious plans to expand into new categories, services, and markets. Alongside its core product offering, the company is developing a broader ecosystem to deepen customer engagement and extend lifetime value. Leadership Context The business has been founder-led to date and is now ready for a seasoned commercial leader to take the reins. The founder will remain involved at board level, providing continuity and strategic support while empowering the incoming MD to shape the next chapter. What you'll be doing as Managing Director This is a full P&L leadership position with responsibility for strategy, team leadership, commercial performance, and operational excellence. The company is open to different leadership profiles - whether commercially driven, operationally focused, or a blend of both - provided you bring the capability and ambition to scale a consumer brand. Commercial & Revenue Growth Own the P&L and drive multi-channel revenue across direct-to-consumer, marketplace, retail, and international channels Shape commercial strategy including pricing, channel mix, category expansion, and customer lifecycle opportunities Operations & Supply Chain Lead the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring resilience, efficiency, and scalability Strengthen systems, processes, and operational infrastructure to support growth Team & Culture Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement What we're looking for in a Managing Director Senior leader within a consumer products or consumer-led business - MD, CEO, COO, CMO or equivalent A full, UK driving licence Proven P&L ownership with a track record of driving revenue and margin growth Experience scaling operations and/or brand in a fast-growing environment Strong people leadership and confidence working with investors and a board Genuine interest in outdoor lifestyles, active living, or family-oriented products Able to be on-site regularly at the company's headquarters in the Bedfordshire region Company Values Growth-Minded - they set ambitious goals, learn quickly, and continually raise the bar. Practical & Creative - they solve problems with resourcefulness, efficiency, and a focus on outcomes. Collaborative & Accountable - they work as one team, support each other, and deliver on our commitments. To apply for this role as Managing Director, please get in touch with a brief overview of your background and what interests you about the role. All applications will be handled with complete confidentiality.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
May 13, 2026
Full time
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Managing Director to lead a profitable, fast-growing British consumer brand entering its next phase of scale. The company has strong foundations, a loyal customer base, and significant headroom for expansion. They are backed by supportive investors and is now seeking an experienced MD to take full ownership of the business and drive long-term growth. About the Company They operate in the outdoor and active-family sector, creating practical, durable products designed to support everyday mobility and adventure. The brand has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability, and demand continues to grow both in the UK and internationally. The business is profitable and scaling steadily, with ambitious plans to expand into new categories, services, and markets. Alongside its core product offering, the company is developing a broader ecosystem to deepen customer engagement and extend lifetime value. Leadership Context The business has been founder-led to date and is now ready for a seasoned commercial leader to take the reins. The founder will remain involved at board level, providing continuity and strategic support while empowering the incoming MD to shape the next chapter. What you'll be doing as Managing Director This is a full P&L leadership position with responsibility for strategy, team leadership, commercial performance, and operational excellence. The company is open to different leadership profiles - whether commercially driven, operationally focused, or a blend of both - provided you bring the capability and ambition to scale a consumer brand. Commercial & Revenue Growth Own the P&L and drive multi-channel revenue across direct-to-consumer, marketplace, retail, and international channels Shape commercial strategy including pricing, channel mix, category expansion, and customer lifecycle opportunities Operations & Supply Chain Lead the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring resilience, efficiency, and scalability Strengthen systems, processes, and operational infrastructure to support growth Team & Culture Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement What we're looking for in a Managing Director Senior leader within a consumer products or consumer-led business - MD, CEO, COO, CMO or equivalent A full, UK driving licence Proven P&L ownership with a track record of driving revenue and margin growth Experience scaling operations and/or brand in a fast-growing environment Strong people leadership and confidence working with investors and a board Genuine interest in outdoor lifestyles, active living, or family-oriented products Able to be on-site regularly at the company's headquarters in the Bedfordshire region Company Values Growth-Minded - they set ambitious goals, learn quickly, and continually raise the bar. Practical & Creative - they solve problems with resourcefulness, efficiency, and a focus on outcomes. Collaborative & Accountable - they work as one team, support each other, and deliver on our commitments. To apply for this role as Managing Director, please get in touch with a brief overview of your background and what interests you about the role. All applications will be handled with complete confidentiality.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview: As a Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and for the timely delivery of services. You will also support Partners with complex HM Revenue & Customs enquiries and voluntary disclosures to ensure a satisfactory settlement is negotiated between the client and H M Revenue & Customs. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives and build sustainable internal and external client relationships. Responsibilities: Be a stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework by involvement with team's strategy in conjunction with Partners. Manage the every day running of the HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or disclosure for a portfolio of clients. Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC Specialist Investigations, working directly to a Partner and delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff. Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is completed and produced according to the desired timescales. Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or H M Revenue & Customs and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting. Prepare work plans and liaise with the partner to ensure that the report covers all areas included in the work plan. Take part in the negotiation of the settlement either directly or by providing the partner with an aide memoir in relation to the details of the case and the specific technical arguments that are likely to arise. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate the team's junior employees. This includes participating in recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Manage the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner and client as appropriate. Maintain a network of professional and business contacts. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Requirements: CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures Report writing and tax computational experience Excellent client relationship, project management and business management skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members Highly coll ab orative and a team player You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview: As a Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and for the timely delivery of services. You will also support Partners with complex HM Revenue & Customs enquiries and voluntary disclosures to ensure a satisfactory settlement is negotiated between the client and H M Revenue & Customs. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives and build sustainable internal and external client relationships. Responsibilities: Be a stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework by involvement with team's strategy in conjunction with Partners. Manage the every day running of the HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or disclosure for a portfolio of clients. Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC Specialist Investigations, working directly to a Partner and delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff. Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is completed and produced according to the desired timescales. Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or H M Revenue & Customs and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting. Prepare work plans and liaise with the partner to ensure that the report covers all areas included in the work plan. Take part in the negotiation of the settlement either directly or by providing the partner with an aide memoir in relation to the details of the case and the specific technical arguments that are likely to arise. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate the team's junior employees. This includes participating in recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Manage the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner and client as appropriate. Maintain a network of professional and business contacts. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Requirements: CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures Report writing and tax computational experience Excellent client relationship, project management and business management skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members Highly coll ab orative and a team player You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England's most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail, education, events and visitor services, all supporting its charitable mission. Governed by the Walsingham College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its operational and financial foundations to ensure long term sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual purpose. The creation of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in response to this context. The COO will act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership, enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and pilgrimage. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant spiritual institution. Essential experience includes: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Senior level experience covering finance and operations Knowledge of charity finance, governance and compliance Commercial acumen and experience overseeing trading or income generating activities Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and values Preparedness to live within reasonable / practicable travelling distance of Walsingham. For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners; Katie McEvoy - Consultant - Berwick Partners E: T: (0)
May 13, 2026
Full time
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England's most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail, education, events and visitor services, all supporting its charitable mission. Governed by the Walsingham College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its operational and financial foundations to ensure long term sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual purpose. The creation of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in response to this context. The COO will act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership, enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and pilgrimage. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant spiritual institution. Essential experience includes: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Senior level experience covering finance and operations Knowledge of charity finance, governance and compliance Commercial acumen and experience overseeing trading or income generating activities Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and values Preparedness to live within reasonable / practicable travelling distance of Walsingham. For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners; Katie McEvoy - Consultant - Berwick Partners E: T: (0)
Lead our client's marketing to shape a fast-growth brand, drive global enrolment, and deliver measurable impact through data-driven, collaborative leadership. Head of Marketing Reports to: Executive Director of Enrolment Management Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Full Time Contract: Permanent Location: Central London (hybrid working) About the Employer Our client is an independent, UK-accredited provider of higher education focused on delivering world-class opportunities to students who are seeking a practical, future-ready education, drawing on curriculum from one of the world's top universities in Arizona, USA. About The Role This is a rare opportunity to shape and scale the marketing strategy of a high-growth international higher education brand in London. The Head of Marketing is a hands-on, strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing this organisation's brand and demand generation strategy, driving growth in global student enrolment, market share, and brand awareness. This role combines strategic leadership with data-driven execution and ensures that all marketing activity delivers measurable commercial impact across multiple international and domestic market segments, with direct accountability for marketing contribution to enrolment and revenue targets. Key Responsibilities Brand, Positioning & Compliance Marketing & Communications Content Strategy, Governance & Performance Data, Insight & Optimisation Marketing Operations & Integration Leadership & Team Management Key Relationships Work closely with senior leadership and key strategic partners, including our client's organisation, Cintana, and Kaplan, to align marketing with institutional priorities and market dynamics, and ensure brand compliance and oversight of messaging and creative execution across markets Partner with the Head of International Recruitment, Head of Domestic Enrolment & WP, and Head of Admissions and Immigration Compliance to deliver a seamless end-to-end student journey Manage relationships with marketing agencies and freelancers to supply paid media, creative, website, print, and other marketing support, including running selection and appointment processes from time to time The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record in senior marketing leadership roles with proven delivery of measurable commercial results, deep experience across brand, digital, events, and performance marketing in complex, multi-channel environments, strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and delivering and measuring ROI and Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in higher education marketing and complex matrix organisational contexts. They will have proven expertise in developing and executing marketing strategies across multiple international markets and in building or scaling a brand in a growth or start-up environment. They will have extensive experience managing agencies and external partners, a deep understanding and experience of delivering marketing campaigns in compliance with the UK higher education regulatory framework with a strong understanding of CRM systems, marketing automation, and data-driven marketing and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in marketing or a related discipline is desirable. Success in this role will look like the achievement of agreed lead generation and enrolment targets, a measurable improvement in campaign performance and marketing ROI and a growth in brand awareness and market share in priority regions. There will be a demonstrable marketing contribution to increased lead-to-enrolment conversion rates, the establishment of a high-performing, data-driven marketing function, supporting institutional strategy and planning and enhanced positioning of the organisation as a distinctive international Higher Education provider. Closing date for applications: Friday 29th May 2026 Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In addition, you are required to submit to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Lead our client's marketing to shape a fast-growth brand, drive global enrolment, and deliver measurable impact through data-driven, collaborative leadership. Head of Marketing Reports to: Executive Director of Enrolment Management Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Full Time Contract: Permanent Location: Central London (hybrid working) About the Employer Our client is an independent, UK-accredited provider of higher education focused on delivering world-class opportunities to students who are seeking a practical, future-ready education, drawing on curriculum from one of the world's top universities in Arizona, USA. About The Role This is a rare opportunity to shape and scale the marketing strategy of a high-growth international higher education brand in London. The Head of Marketing is a hands-on, strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing this organisation's brand and demand generation strategy, driving growth in global student enrolment, market share, and brand awareness. This role combines strategic leadership with data-driven execution and ensures that all marketing activity delivers measurable commercial impact across multiple international and domestic market segments, with direct accountability for marketing contribution to enrolment and revenue targets. Key Responsibilities Brand, Positioning & Compliance Marketing & Communications Content Strategy, Governance & Performance Data, Insight & Optimisation Marketing Operations & Integration Leadership & Team Management Key Relationships Work closely with senior leadership and key strategic partners, including our client's organisation, Cintana, and Kaplan, to align marketing with institutional priorities and market dynamics, and ensure brand compliance and oversight of messaging and creative execution across markets Partner with the Head of International Recruitment, Head of Domestic Enrolment & WP, and Head of Admissions and Immigration Compliance to deliver a seamless end-to-end student journey Manage relationships with marketing agencies and freelancers to supply paid media, creative, website, print, and other marketing support, including running selection and appointment processes from time to time The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record in senior marketing leadership roles with proven delivery of measurable commercial results, deep experience across brand, digital, events, and performance marketing in complex, multi-channel environments, strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and delivering and measuring ROI and Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in higher education marketing and complex matrix organisational contexts. They will have proven expertise in developing and executing marketing strategies across multiple international markets and in building or scaling a brand in a growth or start-up environment. They will have extensive experience managing agencies and external partners, a deep understanding and experience of delivering marketing campaigns in compliance with the UK higher education regulatory framework with a strong understanding of CRM systems, marketing automation, and data-driven marketing and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in marketing or a related discipline is desirable. Success in this role will look like the achievement of agreed lead generation and enrolment targets, a measurable improvement in campaign performance and marketing ROI and a growth in brand awareness and market share in priority regions. There will be a demonstrable marketing contribution to increased lead-to-enrolment conversion rates, the establishment of a high-performing, data-driven marketing function, supporting institutional strategy and planning and enhanced positioning of the organisation as a distinctive international Higher Education provider. Closing date for applications: Friday 29th May 2026 Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In addition, you are required to submit to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England's most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail, education, events and visitor services, all supporting its charitable mission. Governed by the Walsingham College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its operational and financial foundations to ensure long term sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual purpose. The creation of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in response to this context. The COO will act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership, enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and pilgrimage. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant spiritual institution. Essential experience includes: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Senior level experience covering finance and operations Knowledge of charity finance, governance and compliance Commercial acumen and experience overseeing trading or income generating activities Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and values Preparedness to live within reasonable / practicable travelling distance of Walsingham. For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners; Katie McEvoy - Consultant - Berwick Partners E: T: (0)
May 13, 2026
Full time
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England's most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail, education, events and visitor services, all supporting its charitable mission. Governed by the Walsingham College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its operational and financial foundations to ensure long term sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual purpose. The creation of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in response to this context. The COO will act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership, enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and pilgrimage. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant spiritual institution. Essential experience includes: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Senior level experience covering finance and operations Knowledge of charity finance, governance and compliance Commercial acumen and experience overseeing trading or income generating activities Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and values Preparedness to live within reasonable / practicable travelling distance of Walsingham. For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners; Katie McEvoy - Consultant - Berwick Partners E: T: (0)
Assistant Director of Finance (18 month FTC) A leading Housing Association in the area A well-established and forward-thinking Housing Association is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to join on an 18 month Fixed Term Contract. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position offers a unique opportunity to operate as the number two in finance, playing a key role in both strategic leadership and operational delivery. The organisation provides a broad range of general and supported housing and is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services and positive outcomes for its communities. This role is ideally suited to a senior finance professional with Housing sector experience who is looking to step into a high-impact leadership role, driving improvements across people, processes, and financial insight. Key responsibilities Lead and develop the finance function, acting as deputy to the CFO Oversee financial and management accounting, ensuring robust reporting and controls Support financial planning, treasury activities, and development finance Drive a high-quality business partnering function across the organisation Lead on improving financial processes, systems, and internal controls Support the Executive team on business planning, including scenario modelling and stress testing Requirements Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Proven experience within a Housing Association or Registered Provider Strong leadership capability, with experience managing and developing teams Ability to operate at a strategic level and influence senior stakeholders Excellent technical finance skills combined with a commercial, business-partnering mindset Strong analytical and systems capability, with confident communication skills This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader looking to step into a director level role within a purpose-driven organisation.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
Assistant Director of Finance (18 month FTC) A leading Housing Association in the area A well-established and forward-thinking Housing Association is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to join on an 18 month Fixed Term Contract. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position offers a unique opportunity to operate as the number two in finance, playing a key role in both strategic leadership and operational delivery. The organisation provides a broad range of general and supported housing and is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services and positive outcomes for its communities. This role is ideally suited to a senior finance professional with Housing sector experience who is looking to step into a high-impact leadership role, driving improvements across people, processes, and financial insight. Key responsibilities Lead and develop the finance function, acting as deputy to the CFO Oversee financial and management accounting, ensuring robust reporting and controls Support financial planning, treasury activities, and development finance Drive a high-quality business partnering function across the organisation Lead on improving financial processes, systems, and internal controls Support the Executive team on business planning, including scenario modelling and stress testing Requirements Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Proven experience within a Housing Association or Registered Provider Strong leadership capability, with experience managing and developing teams Ability to operate at a strategic level and influence senior stakeholders Excellent technical finance skills combined with a commercial, business-partnering mindset Strong analytical and systems capability, with confident communication skills This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader looking to step into a director level role within a purpose-driven organisation.
About the Trust We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you? Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year. Join Our Team: Principal Property Litigation Lawyer We're excited to welcome a new Principal Property Litigation Lawyer to join our Legal team. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Working Hours & Location This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required. Role Overview The Principal Property Litigation Lawyer leads the provision of legal advice and management of property-related disputes arising from the Trust's operational and investment property portfolio. Key Accountabilities: Main conduct of property law disputes across the Trust's operational estate (e.g. title, trespass, boundary disputes, rights and easements, restrictive covenants, rights of support and claims for nuisance) with adjoining landowners, tenants and other stakeholders. Contributing to the management of legal risk on property law disputes arising in the context of the Trust's engineering, estates, utilities and business boating activity. Assisting Senior Lawyers in providing strategic advice to Senior Managers and the Executive regarding litigation risk to the Trust's estate and assets in the context of the wider estate and asset management strategy and programme. Taking forward high value disputes (both as claimant and defendant) in relation to Trust asset and infrastructure responsibility, with other public and third sector infrastructure owners, in the context of retaining wall and embankments, bridges, harbour, flood defence, water resources, highways and reservoir responsibility. Supervision of Property Litigation Lawyer and Paralegal, close working with Trust Claims Manager and coordination of external legal support, including Counsel. Working with the Senior Litigation Lawyer on property litigation matters involving boating and mooring disputes. About you You are a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with property litigation experience, able to lead complex, high-value disputes independently. Strong track record in managing legal risk, advising senior stakeholders, and collaborating with internal teams and external advisers, with a pragmatic approach and commitment to health and safety. Skills & Qualifications: Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years' property litigation law experience gained in private practice or in-house. Proven ability to take a lead on conducting a heavy caseload of major property litigation with minimal oversight. Experience of leading strategic discussions on legal risk at a senior level. Experience of supervision and coordination of legal and expert teams, including Counsel. Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels and disciplines within the Trust and with external legal advisers and to participate effectively in meetings. Comply with Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents and near misses. Assess the risks and make adjustments to work methods where appropriate. Ensure all equipment (PPE, plant, materials etc.) is appropriate for the task. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Contact & Application If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at . We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates. What We Offer We offer an annual salary of £55,000. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1. Learn more: Our values We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We'll work with you to make any necessary changes. All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme. At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions - without exception - are made by our hiring managers. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Find out more about us on our website: To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
May 13, 2026
Full time
About the Trust We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you? Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year. Join Our Team: Principal Property Litigation Lawyer We're excited to welcome a new Principal Property Litigation Lawyer to join our Legal team. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Working Hours & Location This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required. Role Overview The Principal Property Litigation Lawyer leads the provision of legal advice and management of property-related disputes arising from the Trust's operational and investment property portfolio. Key Accountabilities: Main conduct of property law disputes across the Trust's operational estate (e.g. title, trespass, boundary disputes, rights and easements, restrictive covenants, rights of support and claims for nuisance) with adjoining landowners, tenants and other stakeholders. Contributing to the management of legal risk on property law disputes arising in the context of the Trust's engineering, estates, utilities and business boating activity. Assisting Senior Lawyers in providing strategic advice to Senior Managers and the Executive regarding litigation risk to the Trust's estate and assets in the context of the wider estate and asset management strategy and programme. Taking forward high value disputes (both as claimant and defendant) in relation to Trust asset and infrastructure responsibility, with other public and third sector infrastructure owners, in the context of retaining wall and embankments, bridges, harbour, flood defence, water resources, highways and reservoir responsibility. Supervision of Property Litigation Lawyer and Paralegal, close working with Trust Claims Manager and coordination of external legal support, including Counsel. Working with the Senior Litigation Lawyer on property litigation matters involving boating and mooring disputes. About you You are a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with property litigation experience, able to lead complex, high-value disputes independently. Strong track record in managing legal risk, advising senior stakeholders, and collaborating with internal teams and external advisers, with a pragmatic approach and commitment to health and safety. Skills & Qualifications: Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years' property litigation law experience gained in private practice or in-house. Proven ability to take a lead on conducting a heavy caseload of major property litigation with minimal oversight. Experience of leading strategic discussions on legal risk at a senior level. Experience of supervision and coordination of legal and expert teams, including Counsel. Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels and disciplines within the Trust and with external legal advisers and to participate effectively in meetings. Comply with Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents and near misses. Assess the risks and make adjustments to work methods where appropriate. Ensure all equipment (PPE, plant, materials etc.) is appropriate for the task. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Contact & Application If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at . We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates. What We Offer We offer an annual salary of £55,000. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1. Learn more: Our values We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We'll work with you to make any necessary changes. All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme. At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions - without exception - are made by our hiring managers. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Find out more about us on our website: To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
SAP Senior Programme Director - Contract - SC Cleared We are seeking an experienced SAP Programme Director to lead a large-scale, complex SAP transformation programme on behalf of the client. This role requires full ownership of the programme life cycle-from Phase 0 mobilisation through to delivery and embedding-with accountability for outcomes at executive level. The successful candidate will operate as the senior accountable leader, overseeing delivery partners, system integrators, and internal stakeholders across a multi-million-pound transformation. Key Responsibilities: Programme Leadership Lead the end-to-end SAP programme life cycle (mobilisation delivery deployment benefits realisation) Act as the single point of accountability for programme success on behalf of the client Establish and maintain programme governance, reporting, and controls at board level Drive strategic alignment between business objectives and SAP delivery Phase 0/Mobilisation Define and lead Phase 0 activities, including: programme setup and operating model governance structures and decision frameworks resourcing strategy (internal + SI partners) delivery roadmap and milestones Shape the overall transformation approach (eg S/4HANA roadmap, migration strategy) Stakeholder & Executive Engagement Engage C-suite and senior stakeholders, including steering committees Provide clear, confident reporting on progress, risks, and financials Influence decision-making at executive level Delivery Oversight Lead and challenge System Integrators and third-party suppliers Ensure delivery against scope, time, cost, and quality expectations Manage programme risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple workstreams Required Experience: Proven track record as a Programme Director leading large-scale SAP transformations Demonstrable experience delivering end-to-end SAP life cycle programmes (including S/4HANA) Experience leading Phase 0/mobilisation activities from inception Experience operating client-side, with full accountability for programme outcomes Strong background managing Tier 1 System Integrators and complex supplier landscapes Experience working in highly regulated environments (eg government, defence, utilities) If you are looking for your next opportunity please contact me on the details below.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
SAP Senior Programme Director - Contract - SC Cleared We are seeking an experienced SAP Programme Director to lead a large-scale, complex SAP transformation programme on behalf of the client. This role requires full ownership of the programme life cycle-from Phase 0 mobilisation through to delivery and embedding-with accountability for outcomes at executive level. The successful candidate will operate as the senior accountable leader, overseeing delivery partners, system integrators, and internal stakeholders across a multi-million-pound transformation. Key Responsibilities: Programme Leadership Lead the end-to-end SAP programme life cycle (mobilisation delivery deployment benefits realisation) Act as the single point of accountability for programme success on behalf of the client Establish and maintain programme governance, reporting, and controls at board level Drive strategic alignment between business objectives and SAP delivery Phase 0/Mobilisation Define and lead Phase 0 activities, including: programme setup and operating model governance structures and decision frameworks resourcing strategy (internal + SI partners) delivery roadmap and milestones Shape the overall transformation approach (eg S/4HANA roadmap, migration strategy) Stakeholder & Executive Engagement Engage C-suite and senior stakeholders, including steering committees Provide clear, confident reporting on progress, risks, and financials Influence decision-making at executive level Delivery Oversight Lead and challenge System Integrators and third-party suppliers Ensure delivery against scope, time, cost, and quality expectations Manage programme risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple workstreams Required Experience: Proven track record as a Programme Director leading large-scale SAP transformations Demonstrable experience delivering end-to-end SAP life cycle programmes (including S/4HANA) Experience leading Phase 0/mobilisation activities from inception Experience operating client-side, with full accountability for programme outcomes Strong background managing Tier 1 System Integrators and complex supplier landscapes Experience working in highly regulated environments (eg government, defence, utilities) If you are looking for your next opportunity please contact me on the details below.
Role/Job Title : Head of Kent Services Location: Pembury, with travel between services as required Contracted Hours Full time -37 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Salary : £55,000 - £65,000 per annum FTE Application Deadline Date : Friday 24th May 2026 / Interviews to take place at Cornford Lane site (Pembury) on Wednesday 10th June We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement: As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don t hesitate to reach out. Aspens mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East. We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South-East. About the role: This is a tremendously exciting time to join Aspens. With our new Chief Operating Officer in place, we are actively shaping how we work to ensure we deliver the very best for the people we support. Her focus and ambition are centred on establishing consistent, high-quality practice across the organisation and ensuring that everything we do enhances, in a meaningful and measurable way, the lives of those we support. The Head of Kent Services is a leadership role responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial oversight of services within Kent, currently residential services for adults with autism and/or learning disabilities, supported living services, and services for children and families across Kent. The postholder will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care and support that promotes autonomy, dignity, inclusion, and positive outcomes for individuals and families. The Head of Kent Services will lead and develop a small team of locality managers ensuring regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and continuous service improvement across the portfolio. The Head of Kent Services will be a member of the Inclusive Executive Leadership Team, working in collaboration with other leaders to drive the best outcomes for the People we Support and the Charity. Knowledge and Experience: We re looking for someone who brings a combination of the following experiences, whether gained through formal roles, lived experience, volunteering or other pathways. We value diverse routes into leadership and welcome applications from individuals who may not have followed traditional career paths. Essential Experience: Significant senior management experience in health and social care. Proven leadership experience managing CQC Registered Managers. Strong knowledge of autism and learning disability support models. Experience managing budgets and financial performance. Demonstrable experience of regulatory compliance and inspection processes. Experience working with commissioners and local authorities. Experience managing large-scale change programmes. Significant experience in building team capability and managing complex employee relations. Essential Skills & Competencies: Strategic thinking and operational delivery capability. Strong financial acumen. Experience overseeing impactful, outcomes-driven services at a strategic level. Strong project and programme management skills. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills. High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage complexity and drive change. Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability. Ability to build and sustain relationships, with trust and integrity Desirable: Relevant professional qualification in health or social care (Level 5 or above). Experience overseeing multiple residential and/or supported living services. Experience in service mobilisation or turnaround. Experience with Positive Behaviour Support at strategic level. Core Values & Leadership Expectations: Commitment to person-centred, rights-based and autonomy approaches. Passion for inclusion, dignity, and empowerment. Dedication to safeguarding and promoting welfare. Evidence-informed decision-making. High levels of integrity, resilience, and accountability. Reflective, open to feedback and committed to continuous learning Brings authenticity, empathy and a collaborative spirit What we can offer you: An exciting and rewarding role that you can really make your own An opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment, with formal and informal training and development initiatives. Member of the Inclusive Executive Leadership Team. Hybrid working Adjusted Hours or compressed working weeks Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care) Paid DBS Annual Leave / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders Aspens High Street Stores -20% discount on all items for Aspens staff Bluebell cafe- Discounted staff menu available Refer a Friend scheme , so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens Recognition schemes, including Employee of the Month Wellbeing initiatives such as: no email/meeting Fridays, no meetings over lunchtime to ensure people can take a break, encouraged not to read or reply to emails outside of working hours, and access to counselling If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need. Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Role/Job Title : Head of Kent Services Location: Pembury, with travel between services as required Contracted Hours Full time -37 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Salary : £55,000 - £65,000 per annum FTE Application Deadline Date : Friday 24th May 2026 / Interviews to take place at Cornford Lane site (Pembury) on Wednesday 10th June We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement: As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don t hesitate to reach out. Aspens mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East. We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South-East. About the role: This is a tremendously exciting time to join Aspens. With our new Chief Operating Officer in place, we are actively shaping how we work to ensure we deliver the very best for the people we support. Her focus and ambition are centred on establishing consistent, high-quality practice across the organisation and ensuring that everything we do enhances, in a meaningful and measurable way, the lives of those we support. The Head of Kent Services is a leadership role responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial oversight of services within Kent, currently residential services for adults with autism and/or learning disabilities, supported living services, and services for children and families across Kent. The postholder will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care and support that promotes autonomy, dignity, inclusion, and positive outcomes for individuals and families. The Head of Kent Services will lead and develop a small team of locality managers ensuring regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and continuous service improvement across the portfolio. The Head of Kent Services will be a member of the Inclusive Executive Leadership Team, working in collaboration with other leaders to drive the best outcomes for the People we Support and the Charity. Knowledge and Experience: We re looking for someone who brings a combination of the following experiences, whether gained through formal roles, lived experience, volunteering or other pathways. We value diverse routes into leadership and welcome applications from individuals who may not have followed traditional career paths. Essential Experience: Significant senior management experience in health and social care. Proven leadership experience managing CQC Registered Managers. Strong knowledge of autism and learning disability support models. Experience managing budgets and financial performance. Demonstrable experience of regulatory compliance and inspection processes. Experience working with commissioners and local authorities. Experience managing large-scale change programmes. Significant experience in building team capability and managing complex employee relations. Essential Skills & Competencies: Strategic thinking and operational delivery capability. Strong financial acumen. Experience overseeing impactful, outcomes-driven services at a strategic level. Strong project and programme management skills. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills. High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage complexity and drive change. Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability. Ability to build and sustain relationships, with trust and integrity Desirable: Relevant professional qualification in health or social care (Level 5 or above). Experience overseeing multiple residential and/or supported living services. Experience in service mobilisation or turnaround. Experience with Positive Behaviour Support at strategic level. Core Values & Leadership Expectations: Commitment to person-centred, rights-based and autonomy approaches. Passion for inclusion, dignity, and empowerment. Dedication to safeguarding and promoting welfare. Evidence-informed decision-making. High levels of integrity, resilience, and accountability. Reflective, open to feedback and committed to continuous learning Brings authenticity, empathy and a collaborative spirit What we can offer you: An exciting and rewarding role that you can really make your own An opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment, with formal and informal training and development initiatives. Member of the Inclusive Executive Leadership Team. Hybrid working Adjusted Hours or compressed working weeks Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care) Paid DBS Annual Leave / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders Aspens High Street Stores -20% discount on all items for Aspens staff Bluebell cafe- Discounted staff menu available Refer a Friend scheme , so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens Recognition schemes, including Employee of the Month Wellbeing initiatives such as: no email/meeting Fridays, no meetings over lunchtime to ensure people can take a break, encouraged not to read or reply to emails outside of working hours, and access to counselling If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need. Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.
