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Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Head of Legal and Governance.This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right candidate You will Advising on decisions that constitute a key decision and ensuring appropriate support is in place to enable effective scrutiny. Develop and maintain the authority's Constitution, governance frameworks, and decision-making protocols, ensuring these are widely available for consultation with members, employees and the public. Oversee corporate assurance with reference to code of conduct (including conflicts of interest), whistleblowing, information governance and transparency. As the Monitoring Officer, make recommendations on the appropriate action against any unlawful acts in line with relevant governance requirements. Act as the most senior legal adviser to the authority, the Mayor (when elected), Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service, including on constitutional matters and complex legal issues. Work closely with the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance (S73 Officer) and Executive Leadership Team to shape and deliver strategic policy and corporate plans. Provide legal and governance input into programmes, partnerships, and regional initiatives representing the authority in these and other external forums. Operational oversight Strategic and operational leadership of the Legal Services function, ensuring high-quality, timely legal advice across the authority. Develop and lead the Democratic Services and Scrutiny function, ensuring effective support for elected members, committees and advisory boards, and facilitating public engagement. Support and enable the leadership of the emerging HR and OD function, including relevant policies and frameworks, and appropriate execution of an effective HROD service. Strategic and operational leadership of the Information Governance and Data Protection function, ensuring statutory requirements are met in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations, and acting as the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) Ensure a register of Members' interests, gifts and hospitality is maintained Ensure the effective operation of the Councillors' Code of Conduct including member complaints and the Investigation and Disciplinary Committee process in relation to Protected Officers. Oversee legal risk management, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Leadership and management Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team of professionals, providing clear objectives and direction. Lead by example as part of the Senior Leadership Team, embodying the highest standards of ethical practice and behaviour and demonstrating integrity at all times. Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement through mentoring and coaching of staff. Manage budgets and resources effectively. Support the development of the team by creating a learning environment and a culture of collaboration. PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35 HYBRID WORKING IS AVAILABLE

Interim Director of Legal & Governance Southampton £1,100 per day 3 days per week (flexible) 3-6 months Interim Director of Legal & Governance to cover a 3-6 month period while we recruit on a permanent basis. Reporting to Chief Executive Ruth Adams , you'll provide senior legal leadership, fulfil Monitoring Officer responsibilities, and advise members and senior officers within a politically sensitive environment. About you: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales) Extensive senior local government legal experience Strong expertise in governance, public law, and constitutional frameworks Proven leadership, political acumen, and stakeholder management skills If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Group Director of Governance & Assurance And Company Secretary Stonewater Stonewater is one of the UK's leading social housing providers. We manage around 40,000 homes for more than 93,000 customers and are financially strong, ambitious and values driven. With a long term A+ credit rating and a G1/V2 governance and viability rating, we are a major national provider with a clear social purpose and a complex, growing group structure. As we deliver our Strategic Plan to 2030, we are undertaking significant and complex work to deliver our three core objectives: Customer-centred services - providing customer-centred services that are proactive and efficient, and that help us to retain and attract customers. Quality homes and neighbourhoods - we will supply, manage, and maintain homes and neighbourhoods that are safe, connected, efficient, affordable, and flexible. Maximising value - we will maximise the value we provide to our customers and communities through decision making and initiatives that support environmental and social sustainability. Against an increasingly challenging regulatory and operating environment, the Director of Governance & Assurance and Company Secretary will be a trusted adviser to our Board and Executive, and a key enabler of confident, well judged leadership across the Group. We are seeking a highly credible governance professional with senior company secretarial experience in a large, complex and regulated environment. You will bring a strong understanding of company, charity and community benefit society law, regulatory frameworks relevant to registered providers, and experience of strategic planning, performance and risk management. This is a unique, organisation wide role, combining Company Secretary to the Stonewater Group with Senior Risk Officer responsibility. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, with independent access to the Board Chair, Chief Executive and Risk & Assurance Committee Chair, you will ensure Stonewater and its subsidiaries operate within legal, regulatory and constitutional requirements, and that robust decision making, risk management and assurance arrangements are in place across the Group. Calm, authoritative and collaborative, able to build effective relationships, you will be a trusted adviser to the Chair, Board and non executives, providing high quality governance support, insight and challenge, across the Board, executive and wider organisation. This is a rare opportunity to shape and safeguard the governance of one of the sector's most forward thinking housing organisations, ensuring Stonewater continues to operate with excellence, probity and ambition as it delivers for customers and communities. For further information please click Apply or for a confidential conversation call. Jude Watters on / Simon Wing on / Rosie Gunn on / Closing date: 9am Thursday 14th May 2026

Chief Financial Officer, UKRI Contract Term: This is a permanent, open-ended position. Location: London or Swindon. Please note, this role includes regular travel to sites across the UK and international travel on occasion Direct Reports: The postholder will have line management responsibility for 7 direct reports which includes roles such as Chief Information Officer, Finance Director and General Counsel & Head of Legal. Availability: Successful candidates will be encouraged to take up their appointment as soon as possible, following the successful completion of pre-appointment checks and security clearance. Security Level: The successful candidate must hold, or be willing to undergo, Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Please note that UKRI reserves the right to initiate or repeat security screening as required during the course of employment. Closing Date: 23:55 on Sunday 7th June 2026. About UKRI Launched in 2018, UKRI is an independent, non-departmental public body, which invests £10 billion per annum in research and innovation. We bring together nine executive council partners (the seven Research Councils plus Innovate UK and Research England) with a shared vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. UKRI also provides coordinated strategic advice to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on the balance of funding between research disciplines. Our mission is to "advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth". There is great intent in these seven words. The three parts of this mission are all equally important. Any knowledge-driven economy must support curiosity-driven research to provide the novel ideas that underpin the application of research, which ultimately leads to innovative companies that deliver the products and services which change our lives. UKRI is at its best when we deliver mutual symbiosis between these three parts. We employ around 9,000 staff who support some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects. We develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world and work collaboratively with industry, academia and government in exciting partnerships. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through blue sky research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research and business-led innovation. UKRI invests in research and innovation across all disciplines, from curiosity-driven research to business-led innovation. Our activities include: Funding excellent research and innovation across universities, research institutes, businesses and public sector bodies Supporting skills and talent, from doctoral training to leadership in academia, industry and the public sector Building and sustaining national research infrastructure, including major facilities, data capabilities and digital platforms Driving place-based growth, supporting clusters and strengthening local innovation ecosystems across the UK Convening and connecting partners across government, academia, industry and international systems to tackle complex challenges such as climate change, health, security and productivity About the Role The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior strategic leader and principal adviser to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board. As a principal decision-maker, the CFO provides organisation-wide leadership across the following UKRI functions: finance legal digital and data risk and assurance. Alongside the CEO, the CFO is an executive member of the UKRI board. The CFO is responsible for ensuring the organisation manages public money with strong governance, effective stewardship of public funds, and the highest standards of financial management, assurance and control. They should provide strategic leadership on all aspects of public sector finance. They must ensure that financial decisions are robust, evidence based, and aligned with government priorities and the organisation's statutory responsibilities. The CFO leads the organisation's engagement with Spending Reviews and wider fiscal planning, ensuring that: resources are clearly linked to outcome financial forecasts are credible and sustainable the organisation can demonstrate strong financial management to ministers, the sponsoring department, HM Treasury, and other stakeholders. Working in close partnership with the CEO, the CFO plays a central role in shaping and delivering UKRI's long-term strategic vision. The role requires a deep understanding of the political, economic and societal context in which UKRI operates, translating external drivers and risks into clear strategic priorities and operational plans. The CFO also manages a number of senior leaders across UKRI, building organisational capability and resilience. Externally, the CFO will build confidence and engage at the highest levels of Government, industry, academia and with international partners The CFO will be a member of the Executive Committee and the UKRI Board. They will: lead a directorate of approximately 800 people through 7 direct reports manage a direct annual budget of £40 million carry overarching responsibility for managing finance and commercials across the UK Research & Innovation portfolio worth £10Bn. The CFO will establish and maintain a legally robust, risk-based governance and control framework that supports confident decision-making and delivery. They will lead engagement with the Government Internal Audit Agency and the Audit Committee, providing clear assurance to the Accounting Officer and Board on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control. They will also serve as a non-executive director on UKRI spin-out company boards where required, offering governance, challenge and commercial insight to support growth and protect public value. They will also oversee other professional services within UKRI, to be discussed with the successful candidate. Key Responsibilities: Providing strategic leadership across UKRI, working closely with the CEO and executive colleagues to shape organisational direction and ensure UKRI's interests are effectively represented to internal and external stakeholders, including senior government officials, industry leaders, and international partners Guiding the development and execution of UKRI's long-term strategy, exercising sound judgement in balancing DSIT objectives, financial constraints, and emerging national opportunities to position UKRI as a world-leading research and innovation organisation Overseeing day-to-day executive operations as a core member of the Executive Committee, with direct accountability for finance, digital, data, risk and legal, across UKRI's entire portfolio Representing the CEO and UKRI at high-level engagements, deploying strong influencing skills to build trust with industry, and steward key relationships at central and local government levels, as well as with major customers, strategic partners and corporate service providers Providing executive leadership over strategic partnerships, enabling UKRI and UK companies to access critical technologies and capabilities that support national priorities and global competitiveness Serving as a non-executive director on UKRI spin-out boards as required, bringing strong governance, commercial insight, and independent judgement to high-growth ventures Providing robust budget stewardship to ensure UKRI makes full and effective use of its grant in aid in delivering its organisational objectives. To find out more about the role please click 'apply' to visit out careers site. Your Skills and Experience UKRI wishes to attract the highest calibre of candidates with the appropriate standing for this role. The successful candidate will be able to command confidence and represent the organisation with its many stakeholders at the highest level, being able to demonstrate the following: Essential Criteria: Proven experience leading and developing diverse, high-performing teams, with the ability to set direction, delegate effectively, and deliver results through others Extensive experience holding enterprise-wide responsibility for financial probity, governance, and the effective delivery of financial outcomes within a large, complex organisation. Strong understanding of the drivers of UK economic growth, including wider policy, sectoral, and market trends that shape national research and innovation priorities Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to establish credibility quickly and build productive partnerships with industry, central and local government, universities, and other external institutions Highly effective communicator and influencer, able to operate confidently at Board and senior Government levels, challenge constructively, and shape decision-making in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Strong personal resilience and sound judgement, with the ability to make decisions under pressure, manage differing viewpoints, and maintain focus on organisational priorities Demonstrated commitment to personal growth, organisational learning, and continuous improvement . click apply for full job details

Executive Officer - (Job ref: EXO001) Salary: £24,521.29 - £27,000 gross per annum (FTE), depending on experience Hours: 25 - 28 hours per week - work pattern to be agreed with successful candidate Location: Hybrid working - home and library base (Exeter/Newton Abbot/Cullompton Library- to be agreed with successful candidate) Closing date: 9am on Monday 18th May 2026 Interview date: Friday 22nd May 2026 The Executive Officer plays a key role in the smooth running of Libraries Unlimited and the trading subsidiary Libraries Unlimited Enterprises, by providing high quality administrative and governance support to the Board, Executive and Leadership Teams. The person will ensure compliance with Libraries Unlimited's legal and regulatory responsibilities as a charity and its governing documents and policies. The Executive Officer provides personal assistant support to the Chief Executive along with general administrative support for the Chair, the Executive and Leadership teams. As a membership charity, Libraries Unlimited values the active involvement of its members, who are employees, Friends Groups and trustees. The Executive Officer plays an important role in ensuring the organisation maximises the active involvement and support of its members. To read the full job description and submit your application form, please visit the Vacancies page on the Libraries Unlimited website

About Us Housing in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories. Dedicated and compassionate professionals bring everything to their work. KATE'S PASSION FOR NUMBERS AND PEOPLE. Kate's an absolute wizard at managing housing asset data for our annual £50m capital programme. She began as a college leaver in finance and became a senior manager. Kate's analytical powers keep track of the condition of over 21,000 tenanted and leasehold homes - from roofs and windows to kitchens and bathrooms. She is committed to achieving the Decent Homes Standard for all tenants and a high standard for all leaseholders, and she understands the human stories behind the data. Kate's work ensures routine external and internal stock condition surveys pick up repairs and health & safety issues. By recognising patterns, she contributes to forward planning for large scale capital renewal works. The Role As Senior Capital Investment Manager you will strategically lead and take programme level accountability of the Westminster Major Works. The team delivers complex capital projects across Westminster's housing stock, aiming for homes that are safe, high quality and sustainable. You will set the delivery framework to ensure excellent project, quality and contract management, driving successful delivery of the Housing Asset Strategy objectives. You will lead a talented team of Capital Investment Managers and Clerks of Works, providing senior level insights to resolve complex issues. At programme level you will be the Council's voice for quality assurance, transparency and accountability, setting strategy for effective contract management. As the programme budget holder you will safeguard public funds through strong financial governance and controls, ensuring every decision meets the highest standards of affordability, feasibility, sustainability, compliance and value for money. You will oversee supplier performance, mobilise new procurements, and manage programme level risks and escalations-including legal processes, FOI requests, complaints and Member enquiries-to resolve issues quickly and professionally. You will lead several high priority projects yourself, combining strategic influence with hands on impact across London's most ambitious Housing Investment Programme. In addition you will partner with other Council departments to ensure objectives are aligned, serve as a senior voice on resident focused delivery, and foster transparent, inclusive engagement. Flexibility around travel is required, as you will attend resident meetings and site visits, sometimes outside working hours. About You (Continued) You will bring proven leadership of complex, multidisciplinary capital programmes across all RIBA stages, with a track record of delivering high impact housing investment and regeneration projects on time, on budget and to quality standards. You have deep practical construction knowledge and expert understanding of construction methods, sequencing and critical path management. You are able to analyse and reprogramme construction timelines, resolve delays, and assure on site quality. You have substantial experience managing and developing high performing teams of technical professionals, consultants and contractors, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence and continuous improvement. You are confident guiding others in contract management across JCT and NEC forms, ensuring strong performance, robust change control, compliance and dispute resolution. Collaboration is critical. You have worked effectively with residents, councillors, senior officers, statutory bodies, contractors and consultants to deliver shared outcomes in complex political and partnership environments. You lead meaningful resident engagement, embedding co design and ensuring diverse community needs are reflected. You translate housing strategy, compliance duties and emerging legislation-including the Building Safety Act, Net Zero and ESG requirements-into deliverable programmes. You manage large budgets and resources, forecast accurately, align spending with business plans and keep programmes feasible, sustainable and value driven. You are adept at gateway reviews, applying lessons learned, and embedding structured improvement across quality, safety and resident experience. You review technical designs for buildability, cost effectiveness and resident suitability. You are an excellent communicator and relationship builder, influencing and engaging at all levels and operating with credibility in technical, political and community facing environments. You balance multiple priorities with strong organisational, creative and problem solving skills, and you have excellent digital literacy, especially in Microsoft Office. You invest in professional development, supporting the growth of others. A relevant professional qualification or Chartered Membership (such as MRICS, MCIOB or APM) is required; equivalent experience is acceptable. What We Offer Westminster City Council is an inclusive workplace of over 200,000 residents, 50,000 businesses and 750,000 workers - a community at the heart of decision making. We champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our flexible working patterns include Agile working and a support for people working in different ways. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer and will provide reasonable adjustments for interviewees with declared disabilities. All applications must apply via Starfish; applications via SuccessFactors will not be considered.

Founded in 1865, and established by Royal Charter, the Royal Alfred is a much respected and widely known Maritime Charity based in Surrey providing a Nursing Care Home and affordable Housing for former seafarers and their dependents. Due to the impending retirement of the current Chief Executive Officer, they are seeking a dynamic individual to take on this exciting opportunity to build upon recent achievements and to meet the challenge of maintaining a first-class service to the Society's beneficiaries. To £85 000 + bens Surrey - Hybrid The post requires a committed, well-motivated individual with excellent communication skills, able to absorb responsibility yet delegate to an established and talented team of senior managers. Training, where applicable, will be provided, particularly for registration as the Nominated Individual. The post also takes responsibility for Finance, and thus an understanding of financial procedures and budgetary control will be essential. Reporting to the Chair, other duties will include; As the Nominated Individual, supervise the management of the Care Home (Belvedere House), together with Housing, ensuring the highest standards of delivery possible are being achieved. Representing the interests of the Society within the wider Maritime Charity and Care sectors as necessary. Ensuring that the Strategic Plan and all Policies laid down by the Society are implemented and adhered to. Ensuring that all legal, statutory, governance, and best practice guidelines are adhered to. Overseeing grant application planning, submission and implementation, including identifying resource requirements and submitting proposals. Who are we looking for? The nature of the Charity defines that a candidate with some maritime experience in a leadership role would be an advantage but is not essential. Previous experience in the care sector or some experience in regulated environments is also desirable The successful candidate will have proven experience as a senior manager, and will be an effective leader, with a willingness to learn then apply knowledge of Care Services as the legally Nominated Individual. The chosen candidate will require DBS certification for work with vulnerable adults. The closing date for applications will be Monday 18th May. Any direct applications will be forwarded to our retained consultant, Simon Bell at Adjacency Executive Search.

Millfield School is seeking an experienced, highly professional governance specialist to join us as Clerk to the Governors and Compliance Officer. This is a senior, assurance focused role that plays a critical part in enabling effective, compliant and high quality governance across the School. About the Role As the School's governance professional and Company Secretary, you will provide authoritative procedural advice and operational support to the Governing Body, its Committees and the Chair of Governors, while also working closely with the Finance Director. With a dual reporting line to both, you will ensure that governance, compliance, policy and risk frameworks are well structured, transparent and robust. Key responsibilities include: Advising the Governing Body on its statutory, regulatory, safeguarding and fiduciary duties, and ensuring governance arrangements comply with the Governing Instrument, charity and company law. Planning and servicing Governing Body and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, high quality papers, accurate minutes, decision records and statutory documentation. Acting as Company Secretary, maintaining statutory registers and ensuring all Charity Commission and Companies House submissions are completed accurately and on time. Providing oversight of compliance, policy review, risk and audit frameworks, giving assurance to Governors that arrangements remain effective, proportionate and current. Supporting Governor recruitment, induction, training and succession planning, including safeguarding and regulatory checks. Advising on and supporting complaints, appeals and other formal panels, providing procedural guidance and liaising with external advisers where required. Overseeing subject access requests, data protection matters, whistleblowing arrangements and governance aspects of legal and insurance enquiries. Horizon scanning for governance and regulatory developments and advising the Governing Body on potential impact. This role requires exceptional judgement, discretion and confidence in working with senior stakeholders, as well as the ability to manage complex information and deadlines with precision. About You You will bring proven experience in governance, compliance, company secretarial, legal administration or a closely related field. You will be highly organised, credible and confident in providing clear, proportionate advice, with excellent written communication and minute taking skills. Integrity, professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters are essential. A legal background is desirable but not essential. Working Hours & Salary: Hours of work: Full-time, year-round role working 37.5 hours per week, 9.00am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Salary: Competitive, based on skills and experience. Closing date: 24th May 2026. Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36072 Our client, a leading technology manufacturer based just north of Cambridge, is seeking a Legal and Compliance Officer to support its commercial, operational and governance activities. This is a broad, hands on role covering contracts, compliance, risk management and legal support across the business. You will work closely with senior management and cross functional teams to ensure robust legal and regulatory compliance. This role offers a broad exposure to commercial, compliance, employment and IP matters, strong professional development opportunities and the ability to influence legal and governance processes within a high tech environment. Responsibilities: - Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements (supply, distribution, consultancy, NDAs, licensing etc.). Maintaining contract records and supporting commercial teams with risk assessments - Compliance: Leading internal compliance frameworks across data protection, export control, corporate governance and wider regulatory requirements. Developing policies, conducting audits and delivering staff training - Legal Risk and Advisory: Providing practical advice on legal and compliance matters, supporting dispute resolution, and promoting strong ethical practices across the organisation - HR and Employment Support: Advising on employment contracts, policies and employee relations matters - Intellectual Property: Assisting with the protection and administration of patents, trademarks and trade secrets, including liaison with external counsel - Corporate Governance: Supporting statutory compliance, maintaining company records and assisting with board documentation - Cross Functional Collaboration: Working with engineering, HR, finance, sales and procurement teams to provide clear and commercially focused legal guidance Requirements - 5+ years' experience in commercial law, compliance or regulatory roles, ideally within technology, engineering or manufacturing - Strong background in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts - Good knowledge of GDPR, compliance frameworks, export controls and risk management - Able to explain complex legal issues in a clear and practical way - Experience with IP, international partners or defence/advanced engineering is beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Islington Contract £406.96 per day PAYE or £543.04 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from the office with expectation of flexibility This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Key responsibilities 1. Lead a Category working cross departmentally with the associated strategy, action plan, procurement forward plan pipeline of contracts etc. Occasionally, deputising for the Head of Strategic Procurement and Category Management. Be technically capable to supply expert professional advice and hold with management responsibility across two category strategies. Provide technical and strategic procurement and category management advice to directors, senior managers, your service, cross-organisational boards, public scrutiny boards and essential council partners including Anchor Institutions. Demonstrate extensive strategic procurement and category management acumen with visible confidence and impact understanding. 2. Lead a team of highly skilled cross-organisational subject specialist professionals, as well as team specialist professionals/trainee professionals. Those being lead likely already hold qualifications and experience. Be able to lead on development and project work whilst delivering your category. Support the Head of Procurement and Strategic Category Management adopting a can do and business partner approach. Providing the lead across a range of projects and programmes, strategic procurement and category management-based work, across a range of sites in and out of borough. Manage strategic and operational service aspirations alongside the Head of Strategic Category Management, covering for peers when needed. Drive delivery of personal and organisational targets set for the role and reporting staff. 3. Front and act in the name of and with the authority of the Council on intricate and highly complex and or sensitive strategic procurement and category management matters. Resolve cross-service, cross-borough, cross-organisational procurement and strategic category management issues as and when required. Understand the substantial impact on Council finances and resources of actions, including associated risk and opportunities and display confidence in reporting on matters within your remit. 4. Be responsible and accountable, grounded with an advanced and higher level of knowledge and experience including the skills of a CIPS Global Standards for Procurement and Supply competency level Managerial . Managerial standard requires you to develop, improve and fulfil organisational and functional objectives within procurement and supply. 5. Act as the critical friend, guide and subject matter expert advisor for procurement and strategic category management matters, with legislative, governance and policy frameworks at your fingertips. Appreciate advice shall influence organisations whether public, private and/or voluntary community sector and/or the Council and its leadership team. Build and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships with other key stakeholders impacted by Procurement and Strategic Category Management activities including but not limited to: • Internal colleagues e.g. from commissioners, contract managers, Legal, Finance, Audit, Information Governance, Climate Action, Equalities etc. • External colleagues e.g. from Anchor Institutions, Local Authorities, NHS partners and trusts, collaborative networks etc. This is in addition to impact on residents, service users, partners, having a lasting effect on spend/savings, future council agility, market shaping and achievement of key Council policy including Climate Emergency considerations. 6. Demonstrate regard to delivering value for money, maximising public benefit, transparency and acting with integrity, improving strategic procurement and category management understanding through leadership of your category. Drive improvements through well-researched advanced category management techniques. Consider whole life implications, extending far beyond the legal definition of procurement and actively consider savings and efficiencies. 7. Act as the lead expert in one cross-departmental cutting Category but also be able to provide advice and guidance across at least three other divergent specialist disciplines you oversee including statutory requirements brought about in in legislation, the National Procurement Policy statement and Procurement Policy Notes including. Categories include: • Buildings e.g. housing, public buildings, corporate landlord, capital programmes, repairs etc. • Environment e.g. waste, fleet, parks, parking, climate action, highways, cemeteries etc. • Adult Education, Health and Care e.g. physical disabilities, mental health, community partnerships, age well, public health etc. • Young People s Education, Health and Care e.g. start well, youth offending, domestic violence, schools learning and achievement, children centres etc. • Corporate e.g. cross cutting programmes, agency staff, human resources, insurance, finance, cleaning, civil protection, law and governance, communications, audit etc. • Digital e.g. solution architecture, cyber security, data protection, information governance, software and licencing, data infrastructure etc. The role will have expertise and experience in at least two or more of the category disciplines and demonstrate the ability to implement advanced level commercial practise. Nuances will include spend and income generation. The role will manage contracts centrally and corporate on behalf of the services or overseeing those managing contracts, across all categories. The role will work with all relevant teams. Divergent disciplines may be subject to reasonable additions, amendments or deletions, as required by the Council from time to time and confirmed with the line manager. 8. Lead and maintain contemporary practice which impacts cross departmental Council operations including all staff likely to be involved including tangentially in commissioning, contract management payments, procurement, purchasing, receipt of goods/works/services and/or supply chain and key partner organisations. The field is continuously changing and needing updating, which despite being broadly shaped by legislation, has been designed to allow for extensive flexibility that vastly exceeds normal regulated areas. Positively and constructively contribute to initiatives and activities instigated to develop, change and improve working practices, systems, policy, procedure, guidance etc. 9. Appreciation of where recommendations for change may be so extensive you need the endorsement of wider resource commitments from senior manager, directors and/or Executive or Council approval. Take personal responsibility and accountability for implementing strategic procurement and category management matters, including what ramifications and changes may ensue from implementing that change. 10. Undertaking innovative strategic procurement and category management, horizon scanning, in a situation which will present new and constant changes with internal and external challenges and resistance. Provide unique and tailored responses in a pressured environment with tight deadlines and conflicting priorities, calmly alleviating confrontation internally or politically and potential aggression from impacted users e.g. from services reduced or withdrawn. 11. Confidently manage staff, business, clients or service users in a hostile challenging situation without support when negotiating, adding, changing or withdrawing aspects of strategic procurement and category management. Provide consistent high calibre work on-time, tailoring approaches to the audience, treating people appropriately, without discrimination, acting and communicating in a transparent and proportionate manner, within the procurement legislative and Council governance frameworks. 12. Actively seek ways to reduce economic inequality, share wealth and increase opportunity by creating a sustainable and inclusive local economy, underpinned by a strong community asset base, adapting process to ensure proper market engagement and innovation where appropriate. Interventions shall support sustainability, inclusivity and fairness. 13. Consistent articulation, accurate delivery and effective monitoring of corporate ambitions, social value, community wealth building, inclusive economies, local supply chain and value for money in procurement advice, understanding the impact of your recommendations. Develop complex bids including grant applications, tenders for when the council applies to be a supplier, insourcing assessments, business cases, specifications and strategies. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. 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Interim Director of Legal Salary: 950- 1100 per day - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract (22 hours/week) Southeast Local Authority Fully Remote Key Responsibilities Act as, or support, the Monitoring Officer, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and governance requirements. Provide strategic legal advice on local government law, public law, and constitutional matters. Lead and develop the legal team, driving performance, improvement, and strategic change. Ensure robust decision-making processes and mitigate legal and reputational risk. About You Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales (registered with SRA, CILEx or BSB). Extensive post-qualification experience as a senior legal professional within local government or a comparable public sector environment. Strong knowledge of local government law, governance, and constitutional frameworks. Demonstrable leadership experience, including managing teams and delivering organisational change. If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below: (phone number removed) Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market. We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to 300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful.

CLOSING DATE 23RD APRIL APPLICANTS MUST FILL OUT A JOB APPLICATION FORM Application Form, Job Advert, Job Description, and Person Specification available on our website under Council/Vacancies tab, or ask us for an application pack. The Town Council is seeking to recruit a Finance and Administration Officer who will be responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of the office, finance & administration. Please see the Job Description below: JOB DESCRIPTION 1. Principal Responsibilities To lead and manage the Council s office administration, support services, and financial operations. To assist the Executive Officer in the delivery of Council business, ensuring that the Council meets its legal, financial, and procedural obligations and operates efficiently and effectively. 2. Principal Accountabilities 2.1 - Lead and oversee office support services, ensuring they are efficient, legally compliant, and meet the needs of the Council. - Manage the Council s data and information systems. - Oversee procurement, stationery, utilities, IT and telephone contracts, and office supplies. 2.2 Ensure all financial activities comply with Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, audit requirements, and Proper Practices. Manage day-to-day financial operations, including: purchase and sales ledger, banking and bank reconciliations, petty cash, VAT returns, journal entries, credit control, business rates, purchase orders Maintain and update the financial software system. Prepare monthly and year-end financial reports and forecasts. Contribute to the development of financial strategies and policies. Support the Executive Officer in preparing the annual budget and precept report. Ensure timely and accurate budget monitoring and reporting. Complete the Annual Report and liaise with internal and external auditors. Ensure compliance with all PAYE, NI, VAT and pension requirements. Administer all grant claims and recovery of VAT or other funding (e.g. S106). Maintain the Asset Register and verify tangible assets regularly. 2.3 Manage the Council s monthly payroll, including PAYE, NI and pensions. Manage pension administration, including monthly and year-end submissions. Maintain records of staff leave, TOIL and sickness. Maintain up-to-date records of staff training and development, including tracking renewal dates and mandatory requirements. Advise line managers and staff when training is due for renewal and support induction processes by identifying essential training for new starters. 2.4 - Line manage designated staff members, conducting regular 1:1s and appraisals in accordance with Council policy. - Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence or leave. - Instruct and monitor the performance of contractors delivering services on behalf of the Council. 2.5 - Maintain and operate the Document Retention and Disposal Policy in line with transparency requirements. - Maintain Council filing systems, ensuring they are secure, accurate, and fit for purpose. - Ensure secure storage of legal documents, leases, deeds, plans, and correspondence. 2.6 - Act as the Council s primary contact for health and safety matters. - Develop and maintain a Council-wide health and safety policies and procedures. - Communicate procedures to relevant staff and ensure appropriate training and implementation. 2.7 - Attend Council meetings or working groups as required. - Provide input into meeting agendas, reports, and supporting documents. - Keep the Executive Officer informed of matters affecting Council operations or reputation. - Support transparency and good governance through timely and accurate reporting. 3. Other Responsibilities - Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required by the Council. 4. General Health & Safety While at work, all staff are required to: - - Take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions; and - To be familiar with and comply with The Council s policies and procedures for health and safety; 5. Knowledge, Skills and Experience - The post holder will be required to actively seek to acquire, update and maintain the necessary professional knowledge and skills required for the efficient management of their role. - To attend training courses, development sessions and conferences as required by the role.

Who we are GlobalData is a specialist information services business helping clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Through our data, expert analysis and innovative solutions, we provide intelligence across the world s largest industries to companies, governments and industry professionals. Formed in 2016 through the combination of multiple specialist firms, we are now a fully integrated global platform with 3,500+ colleagues across 20+ industries, supporting over 5,000 customers worldwide. Why join GlobalData? We are at a pivotal stage of growth, supported by recent investment and ambitious plans. It s a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration drives success, and where curious, ambitious individuals can make a real impact as we work towards becoming the world s most trusted source of strategic industry intelligence. The role As Information Security Manager, you will lead the strategy and delivery of initiatives that strengthen GlobalData s cybersecurity posture across global operations. You ll ensure our people, systems and infrastructure remain secure, resilient and able to support continued growth. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, you will lead a team of security professionals, drive key security programmes, and work closely with stakeholders across technology and business teams to improve cyber governance, data security and operational resilience. This role requires strong expertise in information security, AI and data governance, alongside experience in vendor management and third-party risk. What you ll be doing Lead and deliver the information security strategy aligned to business goals Develop and maintain security frameworks, policies and standards Oversee risk management, threat assessment and vulnerability programmes Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, ISO 42001, GDPR and other relevant frameworks Manage security operations including incident response, monitoring and investigations Partner with IT, engineering, legal and business teams to embed security best practice Lead internal/external audits, assessments and remediation plans Manage third-party and vendor security risk programmes Build, mentor and lead a high-performing security team Provide executive reporting on security risks, metrics and improvement plans Monitor emerging threats, technologies and regulations What we re looking for 8+ years experience in senior cybersecurity or information security roles Leadership experience within a complex, multinational business Experience managing global teams across multiple regions Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls or similar frameworks Proven experience in security operations, risk management and compliance Experience handling security incidents and crisis management Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership exposure Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud technologies and enterprise systems Experience managing third-party vendors and technology partners Preferred Certifications CISM or similar ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor ISO 42001 (desirable) Technical Skills Security architecture and cloud security (AWS) SIEM, EDR and SOC tools ISO 27001 / ISO 42001 implementation Vulnerability management and penetration testing oversight Data protection, encryption and privacy controls Third-party risk management tools and processes Leadership & Competencies Inspiring leader who develops teams and delegates effectively Strategic thinker with strong decision-making skills Able to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally Hands-on and comfortable operating at all levels Calm under pressure with strong prioritisation skills Able to translate technical risk into clear business impact Highly organised with strong attention to detail In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed) GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.