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Finance Manager - Office based This Finance Manager position offers the chance to take full ownership of the company's financial operations and shape long-term financial strategy. It's a hands-on, office based role for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing or construction experience, confident in balancing day-to-day control with strategic insight and a senior management mindset, able to demonstrate where you have made solid financial recommendations to grow a business. As Finance Manager, you'll be central to driving sustainable growth, strengthening financial processes, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: Project & Construction Finance: Working closely with project managers, estimators, and commercial teams to oversee: Project profitability tracking and cost-to-cost forecasting Project valuations and applications for payment Tendering and bidding with accurate cost analysis Fully responsible for: Retentions management and recovery Contractual payment mechanisms (including MCD and similar frameworks ) Strategic Finance Evaluate investments, capital expenditure, and asset management Advise on borrowing, financing options, and lender relationships Support growth initiatives with robust financial modelling Financial Operations Lead bookkeeping, ledgers, and monthly/annual reporting Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity Develop and control budgets across departments and projects Oversee procurement and purchasing to reduce material and overhead costs Produce management accounts, cost reports, and financial KPIs What You Bring as Finance Manager Experience & Capability Proven experience as a Finance Manager or senior finance lead Strong background in manufacturing or contracting finance Deep knowledge of bookkeeping, cashflow, and budget management Solid understanding of construction finance: valuations, bidding, retentions, payment cycles Experience advising on investments, borrowing, and financial strategy High levels of accuracy, integrity, and commercial awareness Desirable Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience in specialist construction or craft-led sectors Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills Understanding of M&A activity Experience implementing share ownership schemes Ways of Working Skilled at improving efficiency through strong processes, controls, and governance Confident ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements Experience integrating financial systems with operational platforms (e.g., Simpro, Procore) Comfortable liaising with external accountants, auditors, banks, and advisors Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach Clear, confident communicator able to advise at director level Organised, proactive, and commercially minded Values-driven, committed to quality and long-term legacy Due to the nature of the role, it is office based, therefore you will need to live within a daily commutable distance, using your own transport. Only those who fulfill the specified criteria will be considered. If you have not received a response within 5 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion. Gibson Search acting as an Employment Agency.

Commercial Insight Analyst £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits Cannock (2 Days per Week) A fast-growing, multi-site business is seeking a Commercial Insight Analyst to transform how data is utilised across the organisation. Over the past 18 months, the business has invested significantly in its data platform, tools and reporting. However, a clear gap remains between the data being produced and the strategic decisions being made. Currently, Sales, Marketing and Finance functions are not fully aligned through data, resulting in the absence of a consistent, joined-up view of: What drives Sales performance How Marketing activity translates into Revenue How Financial outcomes connect to operational performance This role has been created to bridge that gap. The Role Working closely with Heads of Departments and C-Suite stakeholders, you will provide clarity on: What is happening across the business Why performance is changing What is driving Revenue, Sales and Demand What actions should be taken This is a highly visible position offering substantial exposure to senior leadership. We require a candidate who can take full ownership of the process from understanding data, through building robust models, to delivering clear, commercially focused insight. Key Responsibilities Integrate data across Sales, Marketing and Finance Analyse performance trends and identify key commercial drivers Evaluate Marketing campaign effectiveness against Revenue outcomes Build and enhance Power BI dashboards and data models Develop robust data models and DAX logic to support scalable reporting Deliver Board-level reporting and commercial insight packs Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations Challenge and improve existing reporting outputs Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape business questions Support both recurring reporting and ad hoc deep-dives Person Specification Proven experience in Commercial Insight or Analytics Advanced Power BI skills, including Data Modelling and DAX Ability to manage the entire process from data gathering to insight delivery Experience working across multiple business functions Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, comfortable liaising with senior leadership Ability to explain the why behind performance changes Commercially minded with a strong sense of curiosity Experience thriving in a fast-paced, evolving business environment Why This Role? The data foundations are in place. What s missing is a professional who can bring it all together, build it properly and translate it into insights that leadership can confidently act on. This is an excellent opportunity to become the key connector within the business through data, driving improved commercial decision-making.

Senior Development Finance Analyst Manchester 6-month Contract - Hybrid 39.23 per hour Umbrella ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a Senior Development Finance Analyst on a 6 month contract. The Role: First point of contact for finance related matters, for both private sale and affordable housing property development Build and maintain relationships between the Development and Finance Directorates, and work as a collegiate member of the development finance team Lead on providing timely and accurate management reporting information for his/her scheme portfolio Act as the principal finance representative at monthly scheme progress meetings Lead on responding to management accounting queries from regional stakeholders Pro-actively supports the regional Head of Development Finance in reviewing commercial investment appraisals for proposed acquisitions, conducting financial due diligence, advising the Development team on deal structures, and drafting investment papers Provide ad hoc scheme investment analysis as required, including financial modelling Requirements: Qualified Accountant or equivalent Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent knowledge of MS Excel Proven experience in property development finance, ideally with prior experience of investment appraisal financial modelling for mixed tenure schemes Thorough understanding of the UK residential real estate market. Experience of the strategic land market would be advantages. Strong track record of delivering timely and accurate management reporting A good understanding of technical and commercial risks associated to property development Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Trust and Foundations Fundraising Lead £36,000 - £40,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension) Leatherhead, Surrey / Hybrid About the role Join Rainbow Trust Children s Charity and play a vital role in ensuring our teams can support families facing the unimaginable, helping us make a real difference. We are looking to appoint a full-time Trust and Foundations Fundraising Lead (35 hours per week) to lead and develop Rainbow Trust s trusts and foundations fundraising programme. You will manage relationships with charitable trusts and foundations, raising the funds we need to deliver and grow our support services. Our Philanthropy team is an ambitious team with a well-established fundraising programme, playing a significant role in raising £5.7m a year to fund our support services and with plans to grow income over the next 3-5 years. We have an established portfolio of funders, giving low level gifts to six figure donations and you will have the opportunity to work on large applications. You will cultivate strong working relationships with a portfolio of trust and foundations, including five- and six-figure grants. Increase Trust s engagement and support of the charity, through reports, meetings, and phone calls. Through the identification and research of new prospective trust funders, you will find creative ways to engage with them to secure funding. You will also collaborate with internal teams to develop strong cases for support and impact measurement. What we re looking for: Excellent research and writing skills , preferably with experience of successfully securing four- or five-figure gifts from charitable trusts and foundations The ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external people including trust managers and trustees to build great relationships and influence Knowledge of the requirements of trust funders, the principles of application-writing and effective project reporting and of managing a funding portfolio or similar A persuasive and open communicator - the ability to develop and submit high-quality and compelling funding proposals and reports to trusts, working closely with colleagues across the charity Committed to providing the highest level of donor care , including creative stewardship for funders, meeting all grant terms and conditions and responding effectively and promptly to enquiries received from donors, funders and prospects. Why join us? We re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we re committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life. Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts. 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time). Time off in Lieu. Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts. Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes. A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme. Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year. Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%. The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping. Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us please visit our website. About us: About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. Apply now: To apply, please send your CV and a covering statement explaining why you re a strong fit and meet the criteria for the role to us via the link, Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Additional information: Interviews will take place in Leatherhead on a rolling basis If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know An enhanced DBS check is required Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. If you re looking for a role where your operational expertise genuinely makes a difference, we d love to hear from you. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Head of Client Finance Location: Harrogate Salary: £75,000 Job Type: Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week We are recruiting for a Head of Client Finance to lead finance operations within a growing, service-led business. This Head of Client Finance role is a senior leadership position focused on driving performance, strengthening controls, and delivering consistent, high-quality financial reporting. As Head of Client Finance , you will report to the Finance Director and lead a team of Finance Managers, ensuring delivery against key financial objectives while building a high-performing and accountable team culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Client Finance or senior finance leader looking to take ownership of operational performance, team leadership, and continuous improvement within a dynamic environment. The role • Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, setting clear objectives, KPIs, and development plans • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of management accounts, reconciliations, cashflow forecasts, and reporting outputs • Drive a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement • Coach, develop, and support team members to enhance capability and progression • Maintain quality, consistency, and compliance across all reporting • Embed strong financial controls, processes, and governance across the function • Act as the first escalation point for operational finance matters • Ensure adherence to reporting deadlines and accountability for delivery • Plan and allocate workload effectively across the team • Oversee compliance requirements including Client Money, VAT, and audit readiness • Work cross-functionally to improve processes and service delivery • Contribute to wider business strategy and performance improvement initiatives • Deputise for the Finance Director where required • Support commercial performance and margin improvement initiatives • Drive standardisation of processes across the department and wider business About you • Proven experience in a senior finance role within a B2B environment • Strong leadership experience managing and developing teams • Excellent knowledge of management accounts and financial controls • Confident communicator able to present complex data clearly • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability • High attention to detail with a process-driven mindset • Strong organisational and project management skills • Adaptable, resilient, and results-driven • Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or QBE) • Strong experience in financial reporting and management accounts • Experience operating in service-led or multi-entity environments such as PBSA, real estate, or similar • Confident user of finance systems and reporting tools If you are an experienced Head of Client Finance looking for your next move, please apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Role: Software Solutions Developer Location: Nationwide S alary: £(phone number removed) My client is an accounting and consulting service with global reach and local expertise. They are looking for a Software Solutions Developer, to maintain, enhance and expand existing systems as well as develop new. Role Reporting to the head of National development, working with teams across the firm to deliver a solution will require an understanding of the specifications and user needs. Sometimes working to tight deadlines. This may also involve liaising with other areas of the business to ensure a complete solution. Responsibilities Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Liaising with the teams across the firm to discuss specifications Liaising with other members of the firm with regards to any bespoke requirements Developing and maintaining applications and tools in line with specifications Maintaining change logs Investigating and evaluating new features Development of user guidance and training schemes Involvement in training teams in the front end usage Support the implementation of AI into development practices Associated admin tasks Technical skills, experience & knowledge: Problem solving and solution driven Excellent attention to detail High level of I.T. literacy Excellent communication skills both written and oral Ability to work to deadlines when required Excellent organisational and time management skills Key Employee Benefits Flexible Working & Leave: Agile working policies are available to support work-life balance, alongside 25 days of holiday. Financial & Security: Competitive salary packages, pension schemes, and life assurance are standard. Health & Well-being: Access to a flexible benefits platform that includes options for dental insurance, health cash plans, and travel insurance. Perks & Lifestyle: Electric vehicle car scheme and an annual season ticket loan for commuting. Professional Development: Tailored training plans, specifically for graduates and trainees (ACA qualification or similar), along with career development mentoring. If you wish to be considered for this role, please email your cv to (url removed) or call me to discuss on (phone number removed). If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.

Fundraising Officer (Corporate Partnerships) Salary: £31817 per annum Location: Birmingham, Leicester or Nottingham ( Midlands wide travel) Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid Working Benefits: 25 days holiday, pro-rata, 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution including Life Cover, Occupational Sick Pay Benefits & Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Leave and Pay, plus more Reporting to: Corporate Fundraising (Partnerships) Manager FareShare Midlands is the region s largest food redistribution charity, tackling inequality, transforming lives and ensuring no good food goes to waste. We rescue surplus food and redistribute it to 650 local charities and community organisations, feeding 60,000 people every week. We also invest in communities, providing education, training and volunteering opportunities, helping over 700 individuals to date to build a better future. Together, we re fighting hunger, reducing food waste and creating opportunities across the Midlands. Learn more here or read our latest Annual Report Snapshot by going to our website. The Role We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team, with a strong record of developing and stewarding successful and trusted relationships with corporate and community partners, securing income, volunteering support, increased awareness and pro bono support. Ideally from a fundraising background, we are also happy to receive applications from individuals currently working in Sales & Marketing and Account Management. Working closely with our Corporate Partnerships Manager, this role will have responsibility for growing fundraised income, with an emphasis on developing corporate partnerships and encouraging partners to get involved with events. The role holder will play a key part in helping secure the ambitious targets for FareShare Midlands new Birmingham hub in particular as well as supporting the wider fundraising team in achieving fundraising targets. Key duties and responsibilities: Identify, secure and develop new corporate partnership opportunities, focusing on, employee fundraising, Charity of the Year partnerships, sponsorship opportunities and donations. Work collaboratively with the Head of Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising Manager and volunteering team to seek out and develop new business opportunities through networking and prospecting to generate income from our Team Volunteering Days at our Birmingham Hub (soon to be rolled out to our other depots), to include the Community Kitchen and Conference and Collaboration room hire . Maximise account management and stewardship activities with our existing portfolio of corporate contacts including face to face meetings and presentations, reviews and updates to drive incremental revenue as appropriate. Play a proactive role in researching and prospecting potential corporate and group supporters to then plan and execute engaging approaches in support of delivering income from our challenge events. Contribute ideas for innovative fundraising and engagement opportunities to help diversify income and grow supporter reach. Attend business meetings and events, building excellent connections with key business contacts, stakeholders and other groups at a local and regional level. Work collaboratively with internal colleagues across the organisation to identify opportunities for corporate support. This may include Community Food Members, suppliers and other key stakeholders. Updating our Customer Relationship Management system, Donorfy, with key contacts and information. Represent FSM externally at events, forums and exhibitions. Some hours outside of normal office hours are expected (including evenings and weekends). Time off in lieu will be given. Person Specification - Skills, Qualities & Experience Essential Established experience in a fundraising or sales and account management role. Experience of working in income generation with proven success Experience of working to deadlines and achieving outcomes against agreed financial targets. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in developing high quality, professional presentations or proposals to a diverse range of audiences. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time, prioritise and plan effectively. Excellent IT skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Teams. A strong team player who able to engage and collaborate with other internal teams across the charity and contribute effectively to the organisational goals of FareShare Midlands. This is a hands-on role, with face-to-face meetings and events. The successful candidate will need to be a car driver with ongoing access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel across the Midlands and at our sites in Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham. Desirable Knowledge of fundraising practices and regulations Experience of using a Customer Relationship Management database, such as Raiser s Edge or Donorfy. Values and behaviours A commitment to Equal Opportunities An appreciation of Fareshare Midlands mission and vision Flexibility of approach and ability to work in a team Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relations, with both internal and external audiences How to Apply: If you would like to apply for this role, please create a Supporting Statement to demonstrate your suitability and to explain your interest in both the job and FareShare Midlands. Please send your supporting statement with a copy of your CV. Right to Work status in the UK is required. We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented within FareShare Midlands. Closing date for applications is 13th May 2026. Interviews: - 20 and 21st May 2026.

Company Description Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from. Job Description As Deputy Head of Fundraising, you'll play a key leadership role in delivering our regional fundraising plans and contributing to Marie Curie's wider UK fundraising strategy. Working closely with the Head(s) of Fundraising, you'll help translate strategy into action driving income growth, strengthening supporter relationships, and leading high-performing, geographically dispersed teams. This is a varied and influential role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You'll work collaboratively across fundraising disciplines and with colleagues in marketing, communications, policy and caring services to ensure activity is joined-up, audience-focused and impactful. In this role, you will: Work alongside the Head(s) of Fundraising (Region) to deliver integrated regional fundraising plans aligned to Marie Curie's UK fundraising strategy Drive income growth by identifying, developing and maximising fundraising opportunities across multiple disciplines Lead and support geographically dispersed teams to deliver against agreed plans, targets and priorities Monitor income performance, budgets and KPIs, taking action to optimise opportunities and mitigate risk Champion an audience-focused, place-based approach to fundraising, ensuring activity is joined-up and supporter-led Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across fundraising, marketing, communications, policy and caring services Strengthen supporter stewardship and ensure high standards of supporter care across the region Act as a visible ambassador for Marie Curie, representing fundraising internally and externally with supporters, partners and stakeholders Support talent development, coaching and succession planning within the fundraising team Ensure effective fundraising operations, compliance, governance and use of data and systems Skills Needed Proven experience leading, coaching and developing teams, ideally across multiple locations Ability to inspire high performance, lead through influence and build shared ownership of plans Strong commercial mindset with experience of income growth, budgeting, forecasting and ROI Confidence working with performance data, KPIs and financial reporting Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines Credibility and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, supporters and external partners Please see full job description Application & Interview Process As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Close date for applications: Wednesday 20th May 2026 Salary: £36,900 - £41,000 DOE Contract: Full time, Perm Based: Homebased role based in Bristol due to regular travel in the community Benefits you'll LOVE: Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage. 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets Continuous professional development opportunities. Industry-leading training programmes Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits Access to Blue Light Card membership Subsidised Eye Care Additional Information At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at . Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.

Senior Commercial Finance Manager South Manchester (Hybrid) £65-70k + Bonus Retail SME Axon Moore have exclusively partnered with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial retail business to recruit a commercially focused Senior Commercial Finance Manager / FP&A Lead. This is a high-impact role working closely with C-suite playing a key part in driving profitability, improving performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. Operating in a fast-paced, product-led environment, you'll act as a true business partner across Finance, Sales, and Merchandising, using data and insight to influence outcomes and drive growth.The Role: Financial Planning & Analysis Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling monthly forecasts Own weekly cash flow forecasting, working closely with stakeholders across the business Provide analysis and recommendations on forward purchasing and supplier commitments Commercial Performance Review trading performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities Deliver clear, actionable insight to improve margin and overall contribution Actively challenge assumptions and performance in weekly trading meetings Partner with Sales and Merchandising teams to evaluate new product ranges, pricing strategies, and sales channels Stock & Margin Management Work closely with Merchandising to agree stock landed costs and provisioning assumptions Provide insight into stock performance, margin trends, and working capital impact Cost Control & Profitability Monitor overhead spend, analysing variances and identifying opportunities to improve EBITDA Support cost efficiency initiatives across the business Reporting & Financial Control Lead monthly reporting, delivering clear and concise commentary to senior stakeholders Prepare detailed variance analysis with meaningful insight Support month-end close and review of balance sheet reconciliations Provide technical accounting support where required Project manage the year-end audit process Projects & Stakeholder Management Support a range of strategic and operational finance projects Act as the key contact for an outsourced finance function Build strong cross-functional relationships to support decision-making and resolve financial queries About You: Strong experience in FP&A or commercial finance, preferably within retail, e-commerce, or a product-led business Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders Highly analytical, with the ability to translate data into clear commercial insight Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams Why Apply? High-visibility role with direct exposure to the CEO Opportunity to shape financial strategy and influence key decisions Broad, commercially focused position with real impact Fast-growing, dynamic retail environment For more information please apply to this advert or contact Danny Moore.

Job Title: Contract Manager (Operations) Location: London (Hybrid working available; base at Clerkenwell) About the Role: We are seeking a highly capable Contract Manager (Operations) to strengthen the management, governance, and optimisation of operational contracts within a large, values-driven organisation. This is a high-impact role offering autonomy, visibility, and influence across a diverse housing portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Operations, you will lead the development and ongoing management of a robust contract management framework. This includes student, keyworker, market rent, co-operative, and short-life accommodation contracts. Your role will ensure contractual arrangements are effectively governed, performance-driven, and aligned with strategic objectives, while mitigating contractual, financial, legal, and reputational risks. As a trusted subject-matter expert, you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to embed clarity, accountability, and compliance. The role focuses on assurance and insight, including performance monitoring, audits, risk management, and evidence-based reporting to senior leaders and the Board. This position is ideal for someone comfortable operating in complex environments, leading through influence, and supporting executive-level decision-making while upholding core values of honesty, efficiency, accountability, respect, and trust. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive contract management framework for leases, management agreements, SLAs, and related contracts. Establish and operate governance and assurance structures for contractual performance, compliance, and risk. Provide expert guidance on contractual obligations to colleagues. Conduct audits and reviews to ensure compliance with legislation, regulation, and internal policies. Monitor provider performance against KPIs, service standards, and statutory requirements. Identify and address contractual and operational risks, leading corrective action plans. Manage relationships with partners, providers, local authorities, and internal stakeholders. Investigate and resolve contractual breaches, escalating where necessary. Lead contract variations, change control, and change-in-law activities, ensuring impacts are documented. Produce high-quality reports and insights for senior management, committees, and the Board. Drive continuous improvement in contract management processes, systems, and reporting. Requirements: Proven experience as a contract or governance professional, managing complex contractual arrangements. Strong assurance, compliance, and performance management capabilities. Ability to interpret contractual requirements and translate them into practical oversight. Analytical, influential, and credible, with the ability to challenge constructively and drive accountability. Comfortable leading without formal authority and working with multiple stakeholders. Experience in risk management, audits, and performance reporting. Ability to produce clear, evidence-based reports for senior leadership. If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.

Are you looking for a rewarding and varied role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? If so, join our friendly and supportive Education and Inclusion Therapy Service as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, where you'll be part of a passionate team delivering high quality speech and language therapy across areas including Winchester, Eastleigh, Havant, East Hampshire, Hart and Rushmoor. This is an exciting opportunity to work within specialist settings for children and young people, where purpose designed environments support those with learning difficulties and/or Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Collaborating closely with a dynamic team of therapists across a range of care pathways, you'll deliver a high quality special school service across Hampshire for children aged 5 and 25. There are also opportunities to broaden your experience by working in other areas of the service, including early intervention, mainstream schools and working directly with children and families in their homes, making a meaningful impact at every stage of a child's journey. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to work within a well established, respected service in a high performing local authority. With a term time only contract, this role offers excellent work-life balance and is broadly equivalent to an NHS Band 7 position. It's ideal for you if you have Band 6/7 level experience in NHS, local authority or educational settings and are looking to develop your specialist practice, manage a more complex caseload, and lead on high quality EHCP provision. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date. What you'll do: Provide specialist speech and language therapy assessments and evidence based interventions for children and young people. Work collaboratively with education staff, families and multi agency professionals to develop and implement effective and meaningful support plans. Deliver services predominantly within specialist educational settings for children with learning difficulties, SEMH needs and/or autism. Support capacity building work within schools and educational settings, contributing to training, whole school communication strategies and policy developments. Offer clinical and managerial supervision to Speech and Language Therapists within the team. Support service development through activities such as developing care pathways and school cluster lead. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and ensure adherence to professional and organisational standards. Travel across Hampshire to deliver services in various settings. Caseloads will be allocated predominantly within your geographical area of Hampshire. What we're looking for: A qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Experience of and a strong passion for supporting children and young people across education, NHS or community settings, with a range of SEN needs, including severe learning difficulties, autism and/or SEMH needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with schools, families and professionals. A flexible, proactive and reflective approach, with strong organisational and problem solving skills. Commitment to ongoing professional development, clinical excellence and reflective practice. Confidence using IT systems for clinical documentation, reporting and service management. Why join us: Be part of a warm, highly skilled, well-established and respected Therapy Service team who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. Access to a comprehensive induction and on-going training opportunities. We have a strong CPD offer both using internal expertise in regular Bitesize sessions as well as external supervision where required for development. A supportive team environment with regular clinical supervision delivered by a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist suited to your caseload, and managerial supervision from a Therapist in your geographical area, alongside strong peer support to help you develop both clinically and in your career. Opportunities for career progression and involvement in service innovation. The Service comprises Speech and Language Therapists at an equivalent level to roles in the NHS of Band 5,6,7 and 8a and b allowing for progression. There are also opportunities to work alongside our Occupational Therapists. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Senior Speech and Language Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Advanced Speech and Language Practitioner, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Community Speech and Language Practitioner, School-Based Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Speech and Language Therapist.

Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste bette r. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store ( DTS ) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Role Purpose This is a high-profile, high-visibility role at a pivotal moment for the business. The Sustainability & Reporting Lead is the senior voice for how Greencore's sustainability performance is measured, verified and communicated. You'll own our annual sustainability reporting, including the sustainability content of the Annual Report and Accounts (ARA), and our submissions to major external bodies including CDP, Sustainalytics, Manufacture2030/Secaro and WRAP. You'll prepare reporting packs for the Executive, attend Board meetings to present progress, and lead the verification of our key disclosures with our independent assurance provider. You'll also be a central figure in our response to incoming European and UK sustainability regulation, including CSRD and UKSRS, which is critical work that will shape how the business grows and develops for years to come. This is a role for someone who wants their work to be visible and consequential, and it gives you the chance to shape how one of the UK's largest food manufacturers approaches sustainability reporting, and how it is understood by key stakeholders, both internally and externally. This role could be based in commuting distance of London or Leeds. Key Accountabilities Lead the delivery of the annual sustainability disclosures and the sustainability section of the Annual Financial Report Lead on framework reporting including CDP, Sustainalytics, UK SRS and WRAP food waste reporting Drive the deployment and delivery of the Transparency Roadmap, our multi-year path through incoming regulation and changing reporting requirements, including CSRD Establish and continuously improve KPI dashboards, supporting the Head of Sustainability and the Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer with monthly performance reporting Prepare reporting packs and briefings for the Executive and the Sustainability Committee of the Board Own the verification of key data points for major disclosures, working with our independent assurance provider Provide sustainability input for Board, senior management and customer-facing presentations on our Better Future Plan Analyse business sustainability data to identify trends, risks and opportunities that inform tactical and strategic decision-making Provide data and reporting support to our sustainability plan owners across areas including Energy, Food Waste, Packaging and Healthy and Sustainable Diets Build strong working relationships across business functions to ensure timely, high-quality sustainability data flows into central reporting What we're looking for Essential Demonstrable experience in a similar sustainability reporting role, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG or retail Strong working knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and standards such as CSRD, TCFD and SBTi Track record of leading external disclosure submissions (e.g. CDP, Sustainalytics) Proven experience in sustainability data management-methodologies, analysis, verification and reporting Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and modelling Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving capability Confident communicator, able to translate complex and often uncertain technical information for senior stakeholders up to and including Board level Resilience and flexibility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Flexibility to travel around the Greencore network as needed High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in data that will be externally reported and assured Desirable Experience of preparing for or delivering against new sustainability reporting requirements, such as CSRD Experience working with independent assurance providers on sustainability data Experience supporting sustainability-linked finance reporting Experience navigating organisational integration or post-merger environments Undergraduate degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g. Environmental Science, Food Nutrition, Packaging, Energy) We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. What you'll get in return: Competitive salary and job-related benefits 25 days Holiday Competitive matched pension contributions Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success.

The Role The Programmes Manager (Education) leads DTL's schools work, owning the relationships, logistics, and outcomes that sit at the heart of our education offer. This is a delivery role with real breadth: you will manage a national programme of training events, lead on school recruitment and retention, and ensure the programme generates the evidence base that sustains its long-term funding. You will be the main point of contact for subscribing schools, working closely with the CEO and Head of Partnerships. You will represent DTL's schools work to funders and external partners, and contribute to the strategic development of the programme over time. While the Digital Ambassador Programme is currently grant funded for three years, DTL's intention is for the programme to become financially self-sustaining through school subscriptions, and this role is central to achieving that. As the programme grows, so will the scope of this post and the team to support it The Digital Ambassador Programme The Digital Ambassador Programme is DTL's flagship schools initiative. It trains staff and student Digital Ambassadors in schools across the UK, equipping them to lead on digital safety from within - and to escalate harmful content directly via DTL's trusted flagger network. This model creates both a faculty lead to manage complex reports from young people and also a student lead who will be able to provide peer-to-peer support to their fellow students, ensuring that students who may not wish to report directly to the faculty will still have a reporting mechanism. Key Responsibilities Programme delivery Manage all delivery phases from set up through to annual review, in line with the agreed delivery plan. Coordinate the logistics of 6 regional hub training events per year, including venue sourcing, school invitations, materials production, and on-the-day facilitation. Oversee the production of printed resources and ensure all school-facing materials meet DTL brand standards. Manage the year-round ambassador network: quarterly online meetings, monthly email digests, and peer-to-peer community activity. School recruitment and retention Lead school recruitment and retention Manage all school relationships as point of contact from initial contact through to annual renewal. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting Implement the M&E framework in partnership with DTL's external consultant Internal coordination Manage the project timeline and risk register, keeping the team informed and escalating risks promptly. Coordinate with the Youth Engagement Coordinator, who leads youth-facing content and ambassador engagement. Person Specification Essential Demonstrable experience in project or programme management, ideally in the charity or education sector. Strong project management skills, particularly working to a timeline Experience working with schools, local authorities, or youth-facing organisations. Confident communicator - written and verbal - able to build and sustain relationships with school staff, funders, and partners. Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced charity environment where flexibility and initiative are essential.

Dynamic London insurer seeks an IBA Technician for premiums, claims, and reconciliations. Your new company You'll be joining a growing, dynamic insurance firm based in the heart of London, working within their busy finance team as an IBA Technician. In this role, you will provide vital support to the wider finance function, with a particular focus on managing and maintaining IBA accounts. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations, clear reporting, and smooth client account management, while working closely with colleagues across the business. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this position offers strong exposure, ongoing development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a high-performing team. Your new role Maintain clear, consistent communication with colleagues, finance teams, and other divisions to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping. Share knowledge and expertise across the department and wider organisation. Build and sustain productive working relationships with peers, managers, underwriters, clients, and industry professionals. Participate actively in team meetings, updates, and discussions. Manage premium collections and process claims payments in line with agreed terms of trade. Produce and distribute monthly client statements, reconciling all incoming and outgoing cash. Collaborate closely with technical and broking teams to resolve queries and support operational flow. Maintain organised and efficient filing systems for the team. Escalate issues promptly to senior management to ensure timely resolution. Support FCA compliance and internal policies through accurate, complete documentation. Follow all relevant Group processes and procedures, including Conduct Rules and Customer's Best Interest obligations. Assist with CASS and statutory audit processes when required. Assist with CASS and statutory audit processes as needed. What you'll need to succeed Experience working within an IBA team Strong communication skills What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Are you ready to lead a finance function and play a pivotal role in shaping this organisation's future? Head of Finance Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum Location: Head Office - Newton Aycliffe, DL5 About the Employer Our client is a long established environmental and community charity with over 30 years of experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Their mission centres on Creating Better Places, Improving People's Prospects, and Promoting Greener Living, helping communities thrive no matter the challenges they face. They deliver hundreds of locally led projects each year, including initiatives that support young people and adults into education, training and employment, helping them overcome barriers, build life skills, and reach their full potential. About You and The Role Our client is now seeking a strategic, forward thinking Head of Finance to lead their finance function and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their organisation. Job Purpose This is more than a finance role, it's an opportunity to guide, influence and strengthen the financial sustainability of a charity creating meaningful, lasting change. The organisation is seeking someone with strong financial management experience, including statutory reporting and VAT. Experience of charity accounting and SORP is desirable, but candidates from the private sector with the ability to learn charity specific requirements are welcome, further requirements of the role are provided below. As the Head of Finance, you will: Provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation, working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees, and Senior Leaders. Lead on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial risk management. Ensure robust financial controls, compliance with charity accounting standards (SORP), and oversee VAT, statutory requirements, and audits. Manage and motivate the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Strengthen financial systems, reporting, and automation to support operational efficiency. Support project managers with financial planning, grant management, and contract delivery. Drive improvements that support long term organisational sustainability. This is a high impact role that blends hands on leadership with strategic influence. They are looking for an experienced and dynamic finance leader who brings: Essential A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Experience delivering a wide range of finance duties, including management accounts, budgeting, strategic analysis, and year end processes. Experience managing finance teams. Outstanding analytical, organisational, and financial planning skills. Excellent communication skills, able to present complex information clearly to colleagues and trustees. High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the values and mission of the charity. Desirable Experience in community based or grant funded projects. Experience strengthening financial controls and supporting fundraising or contract bidding. Knowledge of procurement procedures or state aid regulations. Familiarity with Sage Intacct. Closing Date: Thursday, 30th April 2026 Interview Details: To be confirmed after the closing date. Please note: should a high volume of applications be received, this employer may look to close the role early, therefore an early application is recommended. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage. There you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions ( you may need to scroll down ). This role is subject to an Standard Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The employer want you to be yourself and they value everything that makes you unique. They recognise and celebrate your difference and together you will make the organisation a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer they offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. The employer ensures that they provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that they organise. They are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk.? Their safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people they appoint are suitable to work with children, young people and adults This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. No agencies please.

Are you looking for your next senior finance role in a well-resourced, forward-thinking organisation? St. Edward's in Oxford is seeking a skilled and hands-on Head of Finance to lead its finance operations and team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment where your expertise directly supports operational and strategic decision-making, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for. About the Role This is a central leadership position within the school's Bursary, responsible for overseeing a team of six and the full range of financial activity-from day-to-day operations through to longer-term planning. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will take ownership of management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, payroll oversight, cashflow, audit preparation, VAT and Tax, and regulatory reporting. The school's operations are diverse and complex, with an annual turnover of approximately £40 million and activities spanning education, estates, catering, IT, commercial ventures and fundraising. You will be working closely with senior leaders and departmental managers to provide clear, timely financial insight that supports effective planning and delivery. About You You will be a professionally qualified accountant with substantial experience in financial management, ideally in a similarly broad and complex setting. You will need to be confident managing multiple workstreams and leading a team, but equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves. A background in the independent or education sector is welcome but not essential. What's important is that you combine strong technical capability with sound judgement, a calm and organised approach, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues from across the organisation. Why St. Edward's? This is a rare opportunity to join a successful school with the scale and complexity to keep things interesting, but without the relentless pressure of the corporate world. As a senior member of a friendly, capable team, you will be given space to lead, freedom to improve systems, and support to develop your own career. St Edward's is committed to the professional development of all its staff and seeks to encourage ambition and career progression. The school has a strong track record of internal progression and invests in high-quality infrastructure and people. Based in North Oxford, St. Edward's offers the best of both worlds-challenge and reward in a beautiful setting, just minutes from the city centre. We also offer: 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays Free membership to the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Gym Free meals during term time Support for CPD and further qualifications A friendly and inclusive working environment Free car parking Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows (The standard employee contribution rate is 5% with the employer contributing 8%) For further details and to apply please click the apply button. The deadline for applications is Friday 1st May 2026 at midday. We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. St Edward's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Edward's School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.

At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow , belong and impact . You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future. About The Team: Our Accounting and Outsourcing team works to support our clients to better run their finance functions, understand their financial position and performance, and to ensure they are compliant with changing accounting and tax legislation. With the relentless pace of technology change we advise clients in areas such as process and digitalisation, business performance and financial reporting, while building enduring relationships that positions Forvis Mazars as a trusted adviser. Our successful team of more than 250 professionals is growing across all areas including cloud accounting, payroll, financial reporting and company secretarial. The SME Outsourcing & Accounting team is a specialist team dedicated to deliver outstanding client service to entrepreneurial and growth-oriented SME businesses, who value the delivery of excellent accounting and tax compliance and advisory solutions to support them on their growth journey. What You'll Do: (Based on Roles & Responsibilities Reviewing and approving corporation tax computations and tax accounting Building client relationships with our portfolio of SME businesses Being the corporation tax lead for the department, acting as the conduit between the national tax team and the SME team, including training, feedback and upskilling of the wider team Proactively talking to clients about tax opportunities which may be relevant to them, and working with the Partners, and the wider tax team to deliver on such work. What You'll Bring: Extensive experience of working with a portfolio of clients to deliver on annual corporation tax reporting requirements ATT (or equivalent) qualification Demonstrate broad and strong technical tax knowledge and experience Experience of identifying opportunities for business development on tax clients (and ideally across other service lines). What We Offer: Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one. We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive. Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive? Location: Various - This role can be based in our Birmingham Office , our Edinburgh Office , our Glasgow Office , our Leeds Office , our Leicester Office ,our Manchester Office or our Nottingham Office Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact ? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!