Morson Edge currently have an opportunity available for a HR Director to work on the behalf of our Aerospace client based in Semley. HR DIRECTOR (EXPERT) Job Title: HR Director Expert Location: Semley Department: Human Resources / People & Culture Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director 1. Job Purpose The HR Director (Expert) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction across all aspects of the organisation s people agenda. The role ensures that the organisation attracts, develops, and retains the capabilities required to deliver its strategic objectives within a regulated, high performance environment. As a senior people leader, the post holder shapes organisational culture, embeds strong leadership behaviours, and ensures that HR strategy, policy, and practice are aligned with business goals, values, and governance requirements. Operating at executive level, the role acts as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and the Board on all people related matters. 2. Key Responsibilities 2.1 HR Strategy & Leadership • Develop and implement a people and culture strategy aligned with business objectives and long term growth plans. • Provide visible leadership of the HR function, setting clear direction, standards, and priorities. • Act as a trusted adviser to the executive team and senior leaders on organisational, people, and workforce matters. • Translate business strategy into practical, scalable HR initiatives and programmes. • Ensure HR policies and practices support performance, engagement, and organisational resilience. 2.2 Leadership, Culture & Organisational Development • Champion organisational values, leadership behaviours, and a positive workplace culture. • Lead organisational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives. • Support development of high performing leadership and management capability across the organisation. • Drive succession planning and talent development strategies for key roles. • Promote diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and employee engagement initiatives. 2.3 Employee Relations, Policy & Governance • Provide expert leadership on employee relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practice. • Oversee development, implementation, and governance of HR policies and procedures. • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal governance frameworks. • Manage complex employee relations matters, including performance, grievance, and disciplinary issues. • Support engagement with employee representatives, where applicable. 2.4 Talent, Reward & Performance • Oversee recruitment, resourcing, and onboarding strategies to support business needs. • Lead development of reward, compensation, and benefits frameworks aligned with market and business strategy. • Ensure effective performance management processes are embedded across the organisation. • Support learning, development, and capability building initiatives. • Use people data and insight to inform decision making and continuous improvement. 2.5 HR Operations, Reporting & Continuous Improvement • Ensure delivery of effective, efficient, and scalable HR operations and services. • Oversee HR systems, data integrity, and people analytics. • Provide regular reporting and insight to senior leadership on workforce metrics, risks, and trends. • Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, tools, and service delivery. • Ensure HR capability, structure, and resources are aligned to current and future business needs. 3. Knowledge, Skills & Experience 3.1 Essential • Extensive senior level HR leadership experience in complex or regulated environments. • Proven track record as a people leader operating at executive or director level. • Strong understanding of employment law, HR governance, and best practice. • Experience leading organisational change, workforce planning, and culture initiatives. • Ability to influence and advise senior leaders and Boards with credibility and confidence. • Strong strategic thinking, judgement, and decision making capability. • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. 3.2 Desirable • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or other high integrity industries. • Chartered Member or Fellow of the CIPD (or equivalent). • Experience supporting growth, transformation, or scale up environments. • Strong understanding of reward, talent, and succession frameworks. • Experience operating in organisations with security, regulatory, or compliance constraints. 4. Security Clearance This role may be subject to UK Security Clearance requirements (BPSS, SC, or higher), depending on the business environment. The post holder must be eligible and able to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello on (phone number removed) for further information.
May 22, 2026
Contractor
Morson Edge currently have an opportunity available for a HR Director to work on the behalf of our Aerospace client based in Semley. HR DIRECTOR (EXPERT) Job Title: HR Director Expert Location: Semley Department: Human Resources / People & Culture Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director 1. Job Purpose The HR Director (Expert) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction across all aspects of the organisation s people agenda. The role ensures that the organisation attracts, develops, and retains the capabilities required to deliver its strategic objectives within a regulated, high performance environment. As a senior people leader, the post holder shapes organisational culture, embeds strong leadership behaviours, and ensures that HR strategy, policy, and practice are aligned with business goals, values, and governance requirements. Operating at executive level, the role acts as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and the Board on all people related matters. 2. Key Responsibilities 2.1 HR Strategy & Leadership • Develop and implement a people and culture strategy aligned with business objectives and long term growth plans. • Provide visible leadership of the HR function, setting clear direction, standards, and priorities. • Act as a trusted adviser to the executive team and senior leaders on organisational, people, and workforce matters. • Translate business strategy into practical, scalable HR initiatives and programmes. • Ensure HR policies and practices support performance, engagement, and organisational resilience. 2.2 Leadership, Culture & Organisational Development • Champion organisational values, leadership behaviours, and a positive workplace culture. • Lead organisational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives. • Support development of high performing leadership and management capability across the organisation. • Drive succession planning and talent development strategies for key roles. • Promote diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and employee engagement initiatives. 2.3 Employee Relations, Policy & Governance • Provide expert leadership on employee relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practice. • Oversee development, implementation, and governance of HR policies and procedures. • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal governance frameworks. • Manage complex employee relations matters, including performance, grievance, and disciplinary issues. • Support engagement with employee representatives, where applicable. 2.4 Talent, Reward & Performance • Oversee recruitment, resourcing, and onboarding strategies to support business needs. • Lead development of reward, compensation, and benefits frameworks aligned with market and business strategy. • Ensure effective performance management processes are embedded across the organisation. • Support learning, development, and capability building initiatives. • Use people data and insight to inform decision making and continuous improvement. 2.5 HR Operations, Reporting & Continuous Improvement • Ensure delivery of effective, efficient, and scalable HR operations and services. • Oversee HR systems, data integrity, and people analytics. • Provide regular reporting and insight to senior leadership on workforce metrics, risks, and trends. • Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, tools, and service delivery. • Ensure HR capability, structure, and resources are aligned to current and future business needs. 3. Knowledge, Skills & Experience 3.1 Essential • Extensive senior level HR leadership experience in complex or regulated environments. • Proven track record as a people leader operating at executive or director level. • Strong understanding of employment law, HR governance, and best practice. • Experience leading organisational change, workforce planning, and culture initiatives. • Ability to influence and advise senior leaders and Boards with credibility and confidence. • Strong strategic thinking, judgement, and decision making capability. • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. 3.2 Desirable • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or other high integrity industries. • Chartered Member or Fellow of the CIPD (or equivalent). • Experience supporting growth, transformation, or scale up environments. • Strong understanding of reward, talent, and succession frameworks. • Experience operating in organisations with security, regulatory, or compliance constraints. 4. Security Clearance This role may be subject to UK Security Clearance requirements (BPSS, SC, or higher), depending on the business environment. The post holder must be eligible and able to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello on (phone number removed) for further information.
I am currently recruiting for a Section 151/Deputy Chief Executive for a local authority in the South of England. The role will be for 6 months and will be paying up to 900 p/day. The client is looking for someone on a part time basis (3 days p/week) and the successful candidate will be required to go in to the office at least 1 day p/week. Key duties include on taking the lead on:- Financial policy, strategy and management All duties as the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer Implementation of transformation and improvement plans Management accounting and financial planning Strategic procurement Treasury management Internal audit and risk assurance Local Government Pension Scheme Person Specification Fully qualified CCAB accountant with substantial post qualification experience. Extensive experience of development and delivery of a medium-term financial strategy for a council with a gross budget exceeding 300m Successfully delivery of balanced budgets despite funding reductions and able to support 'whole council transformation' to deliver significant efficiency savings. If you are interested in this role, please get in touch to find out more.
May 22, 2026
Full time
I am currently recruiting for a Section 151/Deputy Chief Executive for a local authority in the South of England. The role will be for 6 months and will be paying up to 900 p/day. The client is looking for someone on a part time basis (3 days p/week) and the successful candidate will be required to go in to the office at least 1 day p/week. Key duties include on taking the lead on:- Financial policy, strategy and management All duties as the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer Implementation of transformation and improvement plans Management accounting and financial planning Strategic procurement Treasury management Internal audit and risk assurance Local Government Pension Scheme Person Specification Fully qualified CCAB accountant with substantial post qualification experience. Extensive experience of development and delivery of a medium-term financial strategy for a council with a gross budget exceeding 300m Successfully delivery of balanced budgets despite funding reductions and able to support 'whole council transformation' to deliver significant efficiency savings. If you are interested in this role, please get in touch to find out more.
Interim Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive (designated as Interim Section 151 Officer) Duration: This interim role is required to provide robust cover while we recruit to the permanent role. As such it is initially expected that this role should run for 3-4 months from mid July. Location: It is vital that candidates are aware that travel to the Isle of Wight on a regular basis (likely weekly) will be a requirement of this position Service Area: Finance Job Purpose: To provide strategic leadership and oversight of the councils finance function, ensuring financial stewardship, robust governance, financial resilience and value for money in all council activities. As the designated Section 151 officer, ensure the discharge of statutory responsibilities for the proper administration of the councils financial affairs, including pensions, as the council is a pension administering authority for its LGPS fund. Deputise for the chief executive, assuming full responsibilities of head of paid service in their absence, including organisational leadership and emergency decision making. To play a key role in the overall leadership of the organisation, working collaboratively with Members and partners and serving as an ambassador for the island while fostering a higher-performing, motivated and engaged workforce committed to service excellence. The candidate will need to lead on: financial policy, strategy and management all duties as the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer implementation of transformation and improvement plans management accounting and financial planning strategic procurement treasury management internal audit and risk assurance Local Government Pension Scheme Required skills include fully qualified CCAB accountant with substantial post qualification experience. sound understanding of the Local Government Act 1972, specifically Section 151, and financial regulations governing local authorities extensive experience of development and delivery of a medium-term financial strategy for a council with a gross budget exceeding 300m successfully delivery of balanced budgets despite funding reductions. able to support 'whole council transformation' to deliver significant efficiency savings. We need someone who can think commercially, innovatively and creatively about how funding is best deployed to support growth
May 22, 2026
Contractor
Interim Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive (designated as Interim Section 151 Officer) Duration: This interim role is required to provide robust cover while we recruit to the permanent role. As such it is initially expected that this role should run for 3-4 months from mid July. Location: It is vital that candidates are aware that travel to the Isle of Wight on a regular basis (likely weekly) will be a requirement of this position Service Area: Finance Job Purpose: To provide strategic leadership and oversight of the councils finance function, ensuring financial stewardship, robust governance, financial resilience and value for money in all council activities. As the designated Section 151 officer, ensure the discharge of statutory responsibilities for the proper administration of the councils financial affairs, including pensions, as the council is a pension administering authority for its LGPS fund. Deputise for the chief executive, assuming full responsibilities of head of paid service in their absence, including organisational leadership and emergency decision making. To play a key role in the overall leadership of the organisation, working collaboratively with Members and partners and serving as an ambassador for the island while fostering a higher-performing, motivated and engaged workforce committed to service excellence. The candidate will need to lead on: financial policy, strategy and management all duties as the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer implementation of transformation and improvement plans management accounting and financial planning strategic procurement treasury management internal audit and risk assurance Local Government Pension Scheme Required skills include fully qualified CCAB accountant with substantial post qualification experience. sound understanding of the Local Government Act 1972, specifically Section 151, and financial regulations governing local authorities extensive experience of development and delivery of a medium-term financial strategy for a council with a gross budget exceeding 300m successfully delivery of balanced budgets despite funding reductions. able to support 'whole council transformation' to deliver significant efficiency savings. We need someone who can think commercially, innovatively and creatively about how funding is best deployed to support growth
Your new company Hays aredelighted to be working exclusively once again with Clackmannanshire Council torecruit a Chief Accountant, offering a unique opportunity to join aforward-thinking local authority at a senior level. Based at Kilncraigs withhybrid working options, this role sits within the Finance and Revenues Serviceand plays a critical part in supporting the effective administration of theCouncil's financial affairs. Working closelywith the Chief Finance Officer, you will contribute to the strategic andoperational leadership of finance services, helping to ensure they remain fitfor purpose, innovative, and aligned to the Council's long-term objectives. Your new role As ChiefAccountant and Deputy (Section 95 Officer), you will operate as a senior memberof the extended Management Team, providing leadership, direction, and oversightacross the accountancy function. You will support and deputise for the ChiefFinance Officer in fulfilling statutory responsibilities, including thosealigned to the Section 95 role, and will play a central part in ensuring theCouncil's financial governance and controls are robust and effective. You will take responsibility for leading the development and delivery of the Council's budget strategy, managing the annual budget-setting process, and ensuring the organisation maintains a balanced financial position. The role will also involve overseeing the preparation of statutory financial statements and working closely with external auditors during the annual audit process. In addition, you will ensure strong financial management practices are embedded through effective monitoring, reporting, and control of revenue and capital budgets. In this position,you will lead and develop high-performing finance teams, provide strategicfinancial advice to senior stakeholders and elected members, and contribute tokey areas such as treasury management, governance, and financial strategy. Youwill also support major projects, business cases, and investment decisions,ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering best value for theorganisation. A strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and servicetransformation will be central to your approach. What you'll need to succeed To succeed inthis role, you will be a professionally qualified accountant (CCAB orequivalent) with significant experience operating at a senior managerial levelwithin a financial environment. You will bring strong technical accountingexpertise, including the preparation of statutory financial statements,alongside a proven track record of developing strategic financial plans andmanaging complex revenue and capital budgets. You will demonstrate strong leadership capability with experience of managing and developing teams, as well as excellent communication and influencing skills, enabling you to build credibility with senior stakeholders and provide effective financial advice. A sound understanding of governance, financial controls, and regulatory frameworks is essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines within a complex and demanding environment. Experience withinthe public sector, including knowledge of local government finance or workingwithin a political environment, would be advantageous, as would exposure totreasury management and organisational transformation initiatives. What you'll get in return Inreturn, you will secure a high-profile senior leadership role with theopportunity to shape the financial direction of a significant public sectororganisation. You will play a key part in strategic decision-making across theorganisation while working within a collaborative and supportive seniorleadership team. The role offers the chance to drive meaningful change,influence financial strategy, and contribute to the ongoing development andimprovement of finance services, all within a flexible working environment thatsupports hybrid arrangements. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 22, 2026
Full time
Your new company Hays aredelighted to be working exclusively once again with Clackmannanshire Council torecruit a Chief Accountant, offering a unique opportunity to join aforward-thinking local authority at a senior level. Based at Kilncraigs withhybrid working options, this role sits within the Finance and Revenues Serviceand plays a critical part in supporting the effective administration of theCouncil's financial affairs. Working closelywith the Chief Finance Officer, you will contribute to the strategic andoperational leadership of finance services, helping to ensure they remain fitfor purpose, innovative, and aligned to the Council's long-term objectives. Your new role As ChiefAccountant and Deputy (Section 95 Officer), you will operate as a senior memberof the extended Management Team, providing leadership, direction, and oversightacross the accountancy function. You will support and deputise for the ChiefFinance Officer in fulfilling statutory responsibilities, including thosealigned to the Section 95 role, and will play a central part in ensuring theCouncil's financial governance and controls are robust and effective. You will take responsibility for leading the development and delivery of the Council's budget strategy, managing the annual budget-setting process, and ensuring the organisation maintains a balanced financial position. The role will also involve overseeing the preparation of statutory financial statements and working closely with external auditors during the annual audit process. In addition, you will ensure strong financial management practices are embedded through effective monitoring, reporting, and control of revenue and capital budgets. In this position,you will lead and develop high-performing finance teams, provide strategicfinancial advice to senior stakeholders and elected members, and contribute tokey areas such as treasury management, governance, and financial strategy. Youwill also support major projects, business cases, and investment decisions,ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering best value for theorganisation. A strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and servicetransformation will be central to your approach. What you'll need to succeed To succeed inthis role, you will be a professionally qualified accountant (CCAB orequivalent) with significant experience operating at a senior managerial levelwithin a financial environment. You will bring strong technical accountingexpertise, including the preparation of statutory financial statements,alongside a proven track record of developing strategic financial plans andmanaging complex revenue and capital budgets. You will demonstrate strong leadership capability with experience of managing and developing teams, as well as excellent communication and influencing skills, enabling you to build credibility with senior stakeholders and provide effective financial advice. A sound understanding of governance, financial controls, and regulatory frameworks is essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines within a complex and demanding environment. Experience withinthe public sector, including knowledge of local government finance or workingwithin a political environment, would be advantageous, as would exposure totreasury management and organisational transformation initiatives. What you'll get in return Inreturn, you will secure a high-profile senior leadership role with theopportunity to shape the financial direction of a significant public sectororganisation. You will play a key part in strategic decision-making across theorganisation while working within a collaborative and supportive seniorleadership team. The role offers the chance to drive meaningful change,influence financial strategy, and contribute to the ongoing development andimprovement of finance services, all within a flexible working environment thatsupports hybrid arrangements. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Head of IT Hybrid Taunton, 3 days/week £80,000 £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of technology across a values-led organisation that genuinely changes lives. As Head of IT, you will shape and deliver a bold digital agenda. Leading transformation from the front, influencing at the highest level, and building the infrastructure that underpins outstanding care. Our client is a not-for-profit social enterprise delivering high-quality care across the South West. They exist to support people to live the life they choose - and everything they do is guided by their values: connecting with people, making a difference, doing the right thing, and embracing change. Those values aren t just words on a wall; they define how they work, how they lead, and how they grow. The Role Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and sitting at Head of Department level, you will hold single-point accountability for all areas of technology across the organisation. This is a hands-on strategic leadership role - one that demands both vision and delivery. You will: • Lead the end-to-end technology strategy, ensuring IT is a genuine enabler of organisational growth and care quality. • Drive large-scale digital transformation programmes - modernising legacy systems, onboarding new platforms, and embedding robust change governance. • Own the full IT budget (capex and opex), providing clear financial oversight and delivering measurable outcomes. • Build and lead a high-performing team, including an IT Programme Manager, Senior Business Analysis Manager, and Data & Insights Manager. • Act as the senior technology voice at Executive and Board level - translating complex technical strategy into compelling, actionable insight. • Serve as the critical bridge between business needs and IT delivery, internal teams, external partners, and all levels of the organisation. What We re Looking For: You are a strategic technology leader who thrives in complex, fast-moving organisations. You bring a track record of delivering transformation. Not just planning it - you know how to take people with you through change. • Proven experience leading significant IT transformation programmes across both back and front office, managing technical and non-technical stakeholders. • A confident executive presence - you ve presented at Board level and you know how to translate technology into business language. • Experience in complex, multi-site organisations where competing priorities are the norm, not the exception. • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage significant budgets and demonstrate return on investment. • A collaborative, people-first leadership style that inspires trust, fosters innovation, and develops others. • Experience in not-for-profit, health or social care settings is desirable but not essential. What matters most is your adaptability and passion for purpose-driven work. The Package: • Salary: £80,000 £90,000 per annum • Car allowance: £5,000 per annum • Annual performance bonus: 5% • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service • 7% matched pension contribution • Individual private healthcare with BUPA • Life cover: 2x salary • Employee Assistance Programme including free 24-hour counselling helpline for you and your family • Access to a retail discounts platform - with average savings of £1,000 per year • Wagestream - access your earned wages before payday • Excellent training and development opportunities with recognised qualifications • Access to The Hub online learning platform Working Pattern: 37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 8:30am 5:00pm; Friday, 8:30am 4:30pm. Ready to Lead the Way? If you re a technology leader who wants their work to have real meaning, who wants to modernise, transform and inspire in an organisation where people are at the heart of everything - we d love to hear from you. Please note: This role requires a Standard-level DBS check. We actively promotes equality of opportunity for all candidates.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Head of IT Hybrid Taunton, 3 days/week £80,000 £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of technology across a values-led organisation that genuinely changes lives. As Head of IT, you will shape and deliver a bold digital agenda. Leading transformation from the front, influencing at the highest level, and building the infrastructure that underpins outstanding care. Our client is a not-for-profit social enterprise delivering high-quality care across the South West. They exist to support people to live the life they choose - and everything they do is guided by their values: connecting with people, making a difference, doing the right thing, and embracing change. Those values aren t just words on a wall; they define how they work, how they lead, and how they grow. The Role Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and sitting at Head of Department level, you will hold single-point accountability for all areas of technology across the organisation. This is a hands-on strategic leadership role - one that demands both vision and delivery. You will: • Lead the end-to-end technology strategy, ensuring IT is a genuine enabler of organisational growth and care quality. • Drive large-scale digital transformation programmes - modernising legacy systems, onboarding new platforms, and embedding robust change governance. • Own the full IT budget (capex and opex), providing clear financial oversight and delivering measurable outcomes. • Build and lead a high-performing team, including an IT Programme Manager, Senior Business Analysis Manager, and Data & Insights Manager. • Act as the senior technology voice at Executive and Board level - translating complex technical strategy into compelling, actionable insight. • Serve as the critical bridge between business needs and IT delivery, internal teams, external partners, and all levels of the organisation. What We re Looking For: You are a strategic technology leader who thrives in complex, fast-moving organisations. You bring a track record of delivering transformation. Not just planning it - you know how to take people with you through change. • Proven experience leading significant IT transformation programmes across both back and front office, managing technical and non-technical stakeholders. • A confident executive presence - you ve presented at Board level and you know how to translate technology into business language. • Experience in complex, multi-site organisations where competing priorities are the norm, not the exception. • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage significant budgets and demonstrate return on investment. • A collaborative, people-first leadership style that inspires trust, fosters innovation, and develops others. • Experience in not-for-profit, health or social care settings is desirable but not essential. What matters most is your adaptability and passion for purpose-driven work. The Package: • Salary: £80,000 £90,000 per annum • Car allowance: £5,000 per annum • Annual performance bonus: 5% • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service • 7% matched pension contribution • Individual private healthcare with BUPA • Life cover: 2x salary • Employee Assistance Programme including free 24-hour counselling helpline for you and your family • Access to a retail discounts platform - with average savings of £1,000 per year • Wagestream - access your earned wages before payday • Excellent training and development opportunities with recognised qualifications • Access to The Hub online learning platform Working Pattern: 37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 8:30am 5:00pm; Friday, 8:30am 4:30pm. Ready to Lead the Way? If you re a technology leader who wants their work to have real meaning, who wants to modernise, transform and inspire in an organisation where people are at the heart of everything - we d love to hear from you. Please note: This role requires a Standard-level DBS check. We actively promotes equality of opportunity for all candidates.
Chief Executive Officer ExtraCare Charitable Trust is a distinctive organisation, bringing together housing, development, lifestyle and care to create communities where older people can live well, remain independent and stay connected. Its model is built around quality of life, making a tangible difference to residents' day to day experience. With the current corporate plan coming to an end, alongside the retirement of the Chief Executive, this role will lead the development and delivery of the organisation's next phase of strategy and corporate planning. This will require a focus on financial sustainability and alignment to ExtraCare's purpose and values, alongside oversight of performance, risk and governance, and leadership of the Executive team and wider organisation. Clear direction, consistent delivery and sound judgement will be essential, particularly in balancing longer term ambition with day to day operational performance. Working with the Board and colleagues across the organisation, you will help shape what comes next for ExtraCare, bringing vision and creativity to how direction is defined and translated into delivery. This includes identifying opportunities for growth, partnership and innovation, while maintaining a clear focus on performance, accountability and organisational resilience. This role will suit an experienced Chief Executive or senior leader who is confident operating across both strategy and delivery. You will bring the ability to set clear direction while staying close to operational performance, ensuring that ambition is carried through in practice and reflected in the quality and consistency of services. Alongside this, a clear sense of vision and experience of leading through change and transformation are essential. You will be able to take the organisation forward in a way that builds on its strengths, while providing clarity and confidence around future direction. A genuine connection to ExtraCare's purpose is equally important, with an interest in the communities it serves and in how services are experienced across its villages and schemes shaping your approach and decision making, alongside an appreciation of the difference this work makes to people's day to day lives. Ultimately, this is an opportunity to lead ExtraCare into its next phase, building on what is already strong while shaping a future that continues to make a meaningful difference for residents and communities. Visit to find out more and apply. Or, for a confidential conversation, contact Holly Kennedy () or Clare Connor () at Tile Hill. Closing Date for Applications: Midnight on Wednesday 27th May To apply: To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (three sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (three sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only. If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact Applications should include: Full contact details; Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees); Details of your notice period Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We champion and support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to and motivated to get the very best out of each recruitment process and that processes are designed to meet the needs of individuals. If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, then please email
May 22, 2026
Full time
Chief Executive Officer ExtraCare Charitable Trust is a distinctive organisation, bringing together housing, development, lifestyle and care to create communities where older people can live well, remain independent and stay connected. Its model is built around quality of life, making a tangible difference to residents' day to day experience. With the current corporate plan coming to an end, alongside the retirement of the Chief Executive, this role will lead the development and delivery of the organisation's next phase of strategy and corporate planning. This will require a focus on financial sustainability and alignment to ExtraCare's purpose and values, alongside oversight of performance, risk and governance, and leadership of the Executive team and wider organisation. Clear direction, consistent delivery and sound judgement will be essential, particularly in balancing longer term ambition with day to day operational performance. Working with the Board and colleagues across the organisation, you will help shape what comes next for ExtraCare, bringing vision and creativity to how direction is defined and translated into delivery. This includes identifying opportunities for growth, partnership and innovation, while maintaining a clear focus on performance, accountability and organisational resilience. This role will suit an experienced Chief Executive or senior leader who is confident operating across both strategy and delivery. You will bring the ability to set clear direction while staying close to operational performance, ensuring that ambition is carried through in practice and reflected in the quality and consistency of services. Alongside this, a clear sense of vision and experience of leading through change and transformation are essential. You will be able to take the organisation forward in a way that builds on its strengths, while providing clarity and confidence around future direction. A genuine connection to ExtraCare's purpose is equally important, with an interest in the communities it serves and in how services are experienced across its villages and schemes shaping your approach and decision making, alongside an appreciation of the difference this work makes to people's day to day lives. Ultimately, this is an opportunity to lead ExtraCare into its next phase, building on what is already strong while shaping a future that continues to make a meaningful difference for residents and communities. Visit to find out more and apply. Or, for a confidential conversation, contact Holly Kennedy () or Clare Connor () at Tile Hill. Closing Date for Applications: Midnight on Wednesday 27th May To apply: To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (three sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (three sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only. If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact Applications should include: Full contact details; Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees); Details of your notice period Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We champion and support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to and motivated to get the very best out of each recruitment process and that processes are designed to meet the needs of individuals. If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, then please email
We are seeking a visionary Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive to join our corporate leadership team and drive change to ensure we reach our goal of achieving a sustainable footing financially. The role includes the duties of Section 151 Officer, working to ensure best practice in financial planning, monitoring and risk mitigation in the design and delivery of services. " This is a pivotal leadership role at a defining moment for the Isle of Wight. The Strategic Director of Finance & Deputy Chief Executive will shape the Council's future, providing strong financial leadership, working closely with Members and partners, and delivering sustainable outcomes for Island communities. The challenge is significant, but so is the opportunity to make a lasting impact " - Wendy Perera, Chief Executive, Isle of Wight Council This is your opportunity to inspire change, champion financial resilience and build a sustainable future for our Island community. With Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) announcing that the Island will be retained as a separate unitary authority, this is the perfect time to join us to take our local directives forward. With our unique geography and distinct service needs, this announcement ensures decisions continue to be made locally and services remain tailored to our residents. Our new Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive will have real scope and authority to implement transformation and change designed to address our financial challenges. To succeed, you'll need the skill and experience to navigate a complex and challenging financial environment. Focus areas will include financial policy, strategy and management all duties as the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer development and implementation of transformation and improvement plans management accounting and financial planning strategic procurement treasury management internal audit and risk assurance Local Government Pension Scheme We are looking for someone who can think commercially, innovatively and creatively about how funding is best deployed to support growth Required skills and experience include fully qualified CCAB accountant with substantial post qualification experience. evidence of continuous professional development sound understanding of the Local Government Act 1972, specifically Section 151, and financial regulations governing local authorities extensive experience of development and delivery of a medium-term financial strategy for a council with a gross budget exceeding £300m successfully delivery of a balanced budget for multiple consecutive years despite funding reductions. able to direct 'whole council transformation' to deliver significant efficiency savings. This is a unique chance to take on a challenging leadership role, shaping the future of our island, in a fantastic coastal location surrounded by beauty, in a warm and welcoming community. Join and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including: Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays! Local Government pension scheme Discounted Solent ferry travel Island bus network discount Cycle to work scheme Staff parking permit scheme Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership National and local discounts & benefits schemes Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria) Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
May 22, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a visionary Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive to join our corporate leadership team and drive change to ensure we reach our goal of achieving a sustainable footing financially. The role includes the duties of Section 151 Officer, working to ensure best practice in financial planning, monitoring and risk mitigation in the design and delivery of services. " This is a pivotal leadership role at a defining moment for the Isle of Wight. The Strategic Director of Finance & Deputy Chief Executive will shape the Council's future, providing strong financial leadership, working closely with Members and partners, and delivering sustainable outcomes for Island communities. The challenge is significant, but so is the opportunity to make a lasting impact " - Wendy Perera, Chief Executive, Isle of Wight Council This is your opportunity to inspire change, champion financial resilience and build a sustainable future for our Island community. With Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) announcing that the Island will be retained as a separate unitary authority, this is the perfect time to join us to take our local directives forward. With our unique geography and distinct service needs, this announcement ensures decisions continue to be made locally and services remain tailored to our residents. Our new Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive will have real scope and authority to implement transformation and change designed to address our financial challenges. To succeed, you'll need the skill and experience to navigate a complex and challenging financial environment. Focus areas will include financial policy, strategy and management all duties as the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer development and implementation of transformation and improvement plans management accounting and financial planning strategic procurement treasury management internal audit and risk assurance Local Government Pension Scheme We are looking for someone who can think commercially, innovatively and creatively about how funding is best deployed to support growth Required skills and experience include fully qualified CCAB accountant with substantial post qualification experience. evidence of continuous professional development sound understanding of the Local Government Act 1972, specifically Section 151, and financial regulations governing local authorities extensive experience of development and delivery of a medium-term financial strategy for a council with a gross budget exceeding £300m successfully delivery of a balanced budget for multiple consecutive years despite funding reductions. able to direct 'whole council transformation' to deliver significant efficiency savings. This is a unique chance to take on a challenging leadership role, shaping the future of our island, in a fantastic coastal location surrounded by beauty, in a warm and welcoming community. Join and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including: Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays! Local Government pension scheme Discounted Solent ferry travel Island bus network discount Cycle to work scheme Staff parking permit scheme Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership National and local discounts & benefits schemes Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria) Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
Role: Chief Procurement Officer Type: 6-month Contract Day Rate: Up to 550 per day umbrella Hybrid: Office presence required Location: London Sellick Partnership is partnering with a leading public sector organisation to recruit a Chief Procurement Officer on a 6-month contract basis. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a large-scale strategic procurement and commercial function within a complex public sector environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, driving commercial innovation and ensuring effective governance and value across a significant organisational spend portfolio. The responsibilities of the Interim Chief Procurement Officer will be: Leading the organisation's strategic procurement and commissioning function across a substantial corporate spend portfolio Acting as the senior commercial advisor to executive leadership teams, elected members and governance boards Driving procurement transformation, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation Providing strategic oversight of complex procurement programmes and supplier relationships Ensuring robust procurement governance, compliance and value for money across all procurement activity Leading and developing a high-performing procurement team within a fast paced and evolving environment Supporting organisational change, insourcing projects and centralised procurement initiatives Building strong collaborative partnerships across local, regional and national stakeholder networks Promoting a customer focused and commercially driven approach to procurement and commissioning activity The ideal candidate for the Interim Chief Procurement Officer role will have: Extensive experience operating at senior leadership or executive level within a large and complex Local Government organisation or similar Strong knowledge of public sector procurement legislation, governance and commercial frameworks A proven track record delivering strategic procurement transformation and commercial improvement programmes Experience leading large-scale procurement and commissioning functions across significant spend areas Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive and board level Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing high-performing teams MCIPS qualification or equivalent level of procurement experience How to apply for the Interim Chief Procurement Officer role: If you believe that you are well suited to this excellent opportunity of Interim Head of Procurement, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information. CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, with successful applicants being contacted to arrange interviews as soon as possible. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
May 22, 2026
Contractor
Role: Chief Procurement Officer Type: 6-month Contract Day Rate: Up to 550 per day umbrella Hybrid: Office presence required Location: London Sellick Partnership is partnering with a leading public sector organisation to recruit a Chief Procurement Officer on a 6-month contract basis. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a large-scale strategic procurement and commercial function within a complex public sector environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, driving commercial innovation and ensuring effective governance and value across a significant organisational spend portfolio. The responsibilities of the Interim Chief Procurement Officer will be: Leading the organisation's strategic procurement and commissioning function across a substantial corporate spend portfolio Acting as the senior commercial advisor to executive leadership teams, elected members and governance boards Driving procurement transformation, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation Providing strategic oversight of complex procurement programmes and supplier relationships Ensuring robust procurement governance, compliance and value for money across all procurement activity Leading and developing a high-performing procurement team within a fast paced and evolving environment Supporting organisational change, insourcing projects and centralised procurement initiatives Building strong collaborative partnerships across local, regional and national stakeholder networks Promoting a customer focused and commercially driven approach to procurement and commissioning activity The ideal candidate for the Interim Chief Procurement Officer role will have: Extensive experience operating at senior leadership or executive level within a large and complex Local Government organisation or similar Strong knowledge of public sector procurement legislation, governance and commercial frameworks A proven track record delivering strategic procurement transformation and commercial improvement programmes Experience leading large-scale procurement and commissioning functions across significant spend areas Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive and board level Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing high-performing teams MCIPS qualification or equivalent level of procurement experience How to apply for the Interim Chief Procurement Officer role: If you believe that you are well suited to this excellent opportunity of Interim Head of Procurement, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information. CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, with successful applicants being contacted to arrange interviews as soon as possible. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Our client is a leading provider of education and skills in the Liverpool City Region, committed to transforming lives through high-quality technical and professional learning. With a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration and community impact, the college plays a vital role in supporting local and regional priorities, delivering outstanding outcomes for learners, staff and employers, and strengthening its position as an anchor institution in the area. Our client is seeking a strategic and dynamic Chief Operating Officer to join its Principalship Team. This pivotal role will shape and drive the college's operational strategy, ensuring systems, resources and infrastructure are future-ready, financially sustainable, and capable of supporting exceptional teaching, learning, and student experience. The COO will provide executive leadership across all non-curricular functions, champion digital transformation, operational excellence, and service innovation, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our client has engaged FE Associates to support them with this appointment. Interested parties should contact for an initial discussion. Closing date: 9am on Monday 1 June 2026 Interviews: Friday 12 June and Monday 15 June 2026
May 22, 2026
Full time
Our client is a leading provider of education and skills in the Liverpool City Region, committed to transforming lives through high-quality technical and professional learning. With a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration and community impact, the college plays a vital role in supporting local and regional priorities, delivering outstanding outcomes for learners, staff and employers, and strengthening its position as an anchor institution in the area. Our client is seeking a strategic and dynamic Chief Operating Officer to join its Principalship Team. This pivotal role will shape and drive the college's operational strategy, ensuring systems, resources and infrastructure are future-ready, financially sustainable, and capable of supporting exceptional teaching, learning, and student experience. The COO will provide executive leadership across all non-curricular functions, champion digital transformation, operational excellence, and service innovation, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our client has engaged FE Associates to support them with this appointment. Interested parties should contact for an initial discussion. Closing date: 9am on Monday 1 June 2026 Interviews: Friday 12 June and Monday 15 June 2026
Caroline Chisholm School
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Caroline Chisholm School is partnering with Robertson Bell on a retained basis to appoint a Chief Finance Officer on a permanent basis. This is a pivotal leadership role within a high-performing and ambitious organisation, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, lead transformation, and support the school s evolution Caroline Chisholm School is a high-achieving, values-led all-through school with a strong reputation for academic excellence, staff engagement, and community impact. Already operating at a scale and complexity comparable to a multi-academy trust, the organisation is entering an exciting new phase of growth, with plans to expand into primary provision and formally develop as a MAT. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking leadership team and play a central role in driving financial sustainability, operational transformation, and long-term strategic growth. The role Partner with the Principal, Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to develop and deliver a long-term financial strategy, supporting the school s growth ambitions. Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting across a complex and evolving organisation, ensuring strong financial control and sustainability. Take ownership of a significant transformation agenda, including digital system implementation (Bromcom), contract optimisation, and operational redesign. Support with the operational re-design of financial systems providing strategic oversight of major projects such as introduction of Bromcom for financial processes, ensuring robust due diligence, and stakeholder management. Act as a key advisor to Trustees, auditors and external stakeholders including the DfE and Local Authority. Drive value for money through effective procurement, contract negotiation and cost optimisation initiatives. Lead and develop the finance function, fostering a high-performing, collaborative and forward-thinking team culture. Support wider organisational leadership, overseeing linked operational areas including IT and educational visits. Identify opportunities for income generation, funding and financial innovation to support future growth. The organisation Caroline Chisholm School is a school with a strong ethos centred on kindness, curiosity and integrity. With a highly engaged workforce and a 96% positive staff survey rating, the school offers a collaborative and ambitious working environment. The organisation has successfully navigated recent financial pressures, delivering significant savings while maintaining educational excellence. With a clear financial sustainability plan in place and strong governance support, the school is now well positioned for its next phase of growth. Alongside this, a major digital and operational transformation programme is underway, modernising systems and infrastructure to support long-term efficiency and scalability. Essential criteria Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role within a complex organisation Strong track record of leading financial strategy, planning and reporting Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and driving financial sustainability Demonstrable experience leading transformation projects (systems, operations or organisational change) Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Board and executive level Commercial mindset, with the ability to identify efficiencies and funding opportunities A collaborative and adaptable leadership style, aligned to a values-driven environment Apply now If you are a strategic and forward-thinking finance leader looking to make a tangible impact within a high-performing and ambitious organisation, we would love to hear from you. This role requires primarily on-site working during term time, with some flexibility available. Applications close on the 24th May but will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Caroline Chisholm School is partnering with Robertson Bell on a retained basis to appoint a Chief Finance Officer on a permanent basis. This is a pivotal leadership role within a high-performing and ambitious organisation, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, lead transformation, and support the school s evolution Caroline Chisholm School is a high-achieving, values-led all-through school with a strong reputation for academic excellence, staff engagement, and community impact. Already operating at a scale and complexity comparable to a multi-academy trust, the organisation is entering an exciting new phase of growth, with plans to expand into primary provision and formally develop as a MAT. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking leadership team and play a central role in driving financial sustainability, operational transformation, and long-term strategic growth. The role Partner with the Principal, Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to develop and deliver a long-term financial strategy, supporting the school s growth ambitions. Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting across a complex and evolving organisation, ensuring strong financial control and sustainability. Take ownership of a significant transformation agenda, including digital system implementation (Bromcom), contract optimisation, and operational redesign. Support with the operational re-design of financial systems providing strategic oversight of major projects such as introduction of Bromcom for financial processes, ensuring robust due diligence, and stakeholder management. Act as a key advisor to Trustees, auditors and external stakeholders including the DfE and Local Authority. Drive value for money through effective procurement, contract negotiation and cost optimisation initiatives. Lead and develop the finance function, fostering a high-performing, collaborative and forward-thinking team culture. Support wider organisational leadership, overseeing linked operational areas including IT and educational visits. Identify opportunities for income generation, funding and financial innovation to support future growth. The organisation Caroline Chisholm School is a school with a strong ethos centred on kindness, curiosity and integrity. With a highly engaged workforce and a 96% positive staff survey rating, the school offers a collaborative and ambitious working environment. The organisation has successfully navigated recent financial pressures, delivering significant savings while maintaining educational excellence. With a clear financial sustainability plan in place and strong governance support, the school is now well positioned for its next phase of growth. Alongside this, a major digital and operational transformation programme is underway, modernising systems and infrastructure to support long-term efficiency and scalability. Essential criteria Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role within a complex organisation Strong track record of leading financial strategy, planning and reporting Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and driving financial sustainability Demonstrable experience leading transformation projects (systems, operations or organisational change) Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Board and executive level Commercial mindset, with the ability to identify efficiencies and funding opportunities A collaborative and adaptable leadership style, aligned to a values-driven environment Apply now If you are a strategic and forward-thinking finance leader looking to make a tangible impact within a high-performing and ambitious organisation, we would love to hear from you. This role requires primarily on-site working during term time, with some flexibility available. Applications close on the 24th May but will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Role: Associate Director - People Services Sector: Public Sector Duration 3 Months Location: Peterborough Salary: Competitive Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced Associate Director - People Services to join our public sector client on an interim basis for 3 months. This role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 1 day a week onsite, in Peterborough The Associate Director - People Services will lead and manage the People Services functions within the wider Workforce and OD function for the organisations. The ideal candidate will deputise for the Deputy Chief People Officer providing professional leadership, strategic focus to all members of the Workforce and OD function, ensuring the delivery of the organisation's objectives. The duties of the Associate Director - People Service include: Working closely within the organisation's executive team, divisional leadership teams and HR/OD senior management teams to ensure their involvement and understanding of HR services information systems, policies and procedures Drafting reports to present these at board level and committees to share highly complex, sensitive or contentious information Communicating with system partners to ensure the achievement of performance targets, and strategic objectives Implementing mechanisms to deliver widespread stakeholder engagement, partnership working and effective consultation Facilitating briefings and partnership working, ensuring the delivery of key national, regional and local priorities to promote the wider objectives of transformational change Analysing, reviewing and auditing services provided by the HR people services team to ensure best practice and optimum service delivery to agreed KPIs Leading and developing the organisation's approach to effective employee and staff side relations Reviewing organisation wide processes and procedures to seek better ways of working and improve efficiency and effectiveness Analysing complex and detailed reports to monitor performance against KPIs and strategic goals, taking corrective actions where necessary Analysing data and reviewing processes to identify and draft proposals for improved ways of working and new systems, to secure funding and a mandate for trust wide change Developing short, medium and long term workforce systems strategy and business plans to ensure systems and processes are efficient as possible, delivering the best value for money now and in the future Monitoring supplier performance to ensure value for money and take corrective action Maintaining a key strategic focus by effectively identifying, analysing and prioritising risks/issues external to the allocated projects and work streams and reconcile these within internal priorities Managing resource levels across all work streams, reallocating resources and reprioritising tasks to meet fluctuating demands. Overseeing the Workforce Systems Programme plan, ensuring relevant projects are delivered to timeframe and budget. Ensuring all areas of Workforce planning are reviewed and assessed, identifying risks and issues and taking corrective or avoidance actions as required. The Associate Director - People Services will ideally have: CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent, or qualified by experience Experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation Experience of planning, managing and delivering complex program of projects in a change management environment Experience in influencing and challenging at executive level with credibility and confidence Experience in performance management, workforce planning, talent management, and organisational development. How to apply for the Associate Director - People Services: Our client is hoping to have the Associate Director - People Services in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Charlotte Broomfield by Friday 22 May by submitted your CV directly. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
May 22, 2026
Contractor
Role: Associate Director - People Services Sector: Public Sector Duration 3 Months Location: Peterborough Salary: Competitive Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced Associate Director - People Services to join our public sector client on an interim basis for 3 months. This role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 1 day a week onsite, in Peterborough The Associate Director - People Services will lead and manage the People Services functions within the wider Workforce and OD function for the organisations. The ideal candidate will deputise for the Deputy Chief People Officer providing professional leadership, strategic focus to all members of the Workforce and OD function, ensuring the delivery of the organisation's objectives. The duties of the Associate Director - People Service include: Working closely within the organisation's executive team, divisional leadership teams and HR/OD senior management teams to ensure their involvement and understanding of HR services information systems, policies and procedures Drafting reports to present these at board level and committees to share highly complex, sensitive or contentious information Communicating with system partners to ensure the achievement of performance targets, and strategic objectives Implementing mechanisms to deliver widespread stakeholder engagement, partnership working and effective consultation Facilitating briefings and partnership working, ensuring the delivery of key national, regional and local priorities to promote the wider objectives of transformational change Analysing, reviewing and auditing services provided by the HR people services team to ensure best practice and optimum service delivery to agreed KPIs Leading and developing the organisation's approach to effective employee and staff side relations Reviewing organisation wide processes and procedures to seek better ways of working and improve efficiency and effectiveness Analysing complex and detailed reports to monitor performance against KPIs and strategic goals, taking corrective actions where necessary Analysing data and reviewing processes to identify and draft proposals for improved ways of working and new systems, to secure funding and a mandate for trust wide change Developing short, medium and long term workforce systems strategy and business plans to ensure systems and processes are efficient as possible, delivering the best value for money now and in the future Monitoring supplier performance to ensure value for money and take corrective action Maintaining a key strategic focus by effectively identifying, analysing and prioritising risks/issues external to the allocated projects and work streams and reconcile these within internal priorities Managing resource levels across all work streams, reallocating resources and reprioritising tasks to meet fluctuating demands. Overseeing the Workforce Systems Programme plan, ensuring relevant projects are delivered to timeframe and budget. Ensuring all areas of Workforce planning are reviewed and assessed, identifying risks and issues and taking corrective or avoidance actions as required. The Associate Director - People Services will ideally have: CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent, or qualified by experience Experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation Experience of planning, managing and delivering complex program of projects in a change management environment Experience in influencing and challenging at executive level with credibility and confidence Experience in performance management, workforce planning, talent management, and organisational development. How to apply for the Associate Director - People Services: Our client is hoping to have the Associate Director - People Services in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Charlotte Broomfield by Friday 22 May by submitted your CV directly. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Executive Director - Modernisation & Customer Delivery About the role Dorset is a place that rewards the curious and frustrates anyone who thinks running a modern council is simple. We're working hard to become a genuinely modern, sustainable unitary council, one where technology, data and customer experience aren't afterthoughts, but the infrastructure that holds everything together. This role is how we get there. You'll be joining the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. Your directorate is around 550 colleagues across Customer Experience, Technology, Digital and Data, Libraries, Revenues and Benefits, and the Transformation Management Office. The portfolio is broad and the work is real - this isn't a strategy role that floats above delivery. You'll be accountable for both. What you'll be doing You'll lead the council's digital and data strategy from the front - setting direction, driving delivery and making sure investment decisions are grounded in actual user need rather than aspiration. That means: setting and delivering a modern, resilient digital strategy built around outcomes for residents leading major transformation programmes with proper governance, honest benefits tracking and clear accountability acting as the council's senior accountable officer for cyber security and information governance championing user-centred design and making sure our services work for everyone, not just the easy-to-reach building digital confidence and practical capability across the workforce - including frontline teams who might not naturally identify as digital representing Dorset at regional and national level in conversations about what modern public services should look like overseeing significant technology and transformation budgets with real financial discipline About you You've done this before, or something close enough that you know where the hard bits are. You understand that technology is an enabler, not the point - and you know how to bring people with you when the change feels uncomfortable. You'll also bring: a track record of shaping and delivering digital strategy at scale, across multiple service areas expertise in data governance, interoperability and joined-up intelligence across partner organisations hands-on experience embedding agile delivery, product management and service design in practice - not just on slides the political awareness to advise elected members and a Chief Executive with confidence and honesty a genuine interest in improving outcomes for communities, not just modernising systems for their own sake Why this role, why now Dorset Council has a clear direction - to become a modern, sustainable unitary council - and the investment and leadership commitment to back it. This role sits at the heart of that. You won't be implementing someone else's plan; you'll be shaping what good looks like. If you want to lead one of the most significant transformation programmes in local government, in a county worth fighting for, we'd love to hear from you. Further Information If you'd like an informal conversation with the Chief Executive, Catherine Howe, please contact Jennifer Prince, Senior Executive Assistant, or and we'll get that arranged. We offer a generous relocation package of up to £8,000 (of HMRC eligible elements) free of tax, including an initial advance of up to £2,500 on your start date, help towards buying or selling costs (up to £6,500), and support towards rent or mortgage costs in your first two years. About Us Dorset is a place of genuine beauty and strong communities. Our vision is straightforward: working together to create a fairer, more prosperous and more sustainable Dorset for people now and in the future. We're looking for leaders who share that ambition and have the capability to turn it into something real. We're actively working to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation, and we know that bringing in people with different perspectives and backgrounds makes us better. We welcome applications from everyone. We're a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role, and we're committed to making our interviews accessible. Let us know on your application if you need any reasonable adjustments.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Executive Director - Modernisation & Customer Delivery About the role Dorset is a place that rewards the curious and frustrates anyone who thinks running a modern council is simple. We're working hard to become a genuinely modern, sustainable unitary council, one where technology, data and customer experience aren't afterthoughts, but the infrastructure that holds everything together. This role is how we get there. You'll be joining the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. Your directorate is around 550 colleagues across Customer Experience, Technology, Digital and Data, Libraries, Revenues and Benefits, and the Transformation Management Office. The portfolio is broad and the work is real - this isn't a strategy role that floats above delivery. You'll be accountable for both. What you'll be doing You'll lead the council's digital and data strategy from the front - setting direction, driving delivery and making sure investment decisions are grounded in actual user need rather than aspiration. That means: setting and delivering a modern, resilient digital strategy built around outcomes for residents leading major transformation programmes with proper governance, honest benefits tracking and clear accountability acting as the council's senior accountable officer for cyber security and information governance championing user-centred design and making sure our services work for everyone, not just the easy-to-reach building digital confidence and practical capability across the workforce - including frontline teams who might not naturally identify as digital representing Dorset at regional and national level in conversations about what modern public services should look like overseeing significant technology and transformation budgets with real financial discipline About you You've done this before, or something close enough that you know where the hard bits are. You understand that technology is an enabler, not the point - and you know how to bring people with you when the change feels uncomfortable. You'll also bring: a track record of shaping and delivering digital strategy at scale, across multiple service areas expertise in data governance, interoperability and joined-up intelligence across partner organisations hands-on experience embedding agile delivery, product management and service design in practice - not just on slides the political awareness to advise elected members and a Chief Executive with confidence and honesty a genuine interest in improving outcomes for communities, not just modernising systems for their own sake Why this role, why now Dorset Council has a clear direction - to become a modern, sustainable unitary council - and the investment and leadership commitment to back it. This role sits at the heart of that. You won't be implementing someone else's plan; you'll be shaping what good looks like. If you want to lead one of the most significant transformation programmes in local government, in a county worth fighting for, we'd love to hear from you. Further Information If you'd like an informal conversation with the Chief Executive, Catherine Howe, please contact Jennifer Prince, Senior Executive Assistant, or and we'll get that arranged. We offer a generous relocation package of up to £8,000 (of HMRC eligible elements) free of tax, including an initial advance of up to £2,500 on your start date, help towards buying or selling costs (up to £6,500), and support towards rent or mortgage costs in your first two years. About Us Dorset is a place of genuine beauty and strong communities. Our vision is straightforward: working together to create a fairer, more prosperous and more sustainable Dorset for people now and in the future. We're looking for leaders who share that ambition and have the capability to turn it into something real. We're actively working to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation, and we know that bringing in people with different perspectives and backgrounds makes us better. We welcome applications from everyone. We're a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role, and we're committed to making our interviews accessible. Let us know on your application if you need any reasonable adjustments.
Organisation: National Society for Education Role: Chief Executive and Chief Education Officer for the Church of England Location: Remote, with regular travel to London and across England and Wales Salary: £142,770 Closing Date: 17:00 on Monday 8th June 2026 The National Society for Education (NS) is the Church of England's national education office, with a proud legacy spanning over 200 years. The NS plays a pivotal role in enabling children, young people and adults to flourish through education that is Deeply Christian, serving the Common Good through our work supporting diocesan boards of education, who are the largest providers of schools in England and Wales, through influence at the most senior levels of government, and through a growing presence across Further and Higher Education . Over the past decade the organisation has undergone significant growth and transformation, expanding its influence, reach and financial scale. Today, the NS operates in a complex and evolving education landscape shaped by changing government policy, heightened public accountability, increased devolution of policy to Wales, and wider social and geopolitical uncertainty. Within this context, the Church of England and Church in Wales remain major national voices in education, committed to collaboration, inclusion and excellence as we seek to serve the Class of 2040. The NS is now seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Chief Executive and Chief Education Officer for the Church of England. This is a broad and influential role, combining organisational leadership with national system engagement and influence across dioceses, schools, FE, HE, government and a myriad of other partners across England and Wales. Reporting to the Chair and Council, the postholder will lead strategy, operations, culture and performance; and act as the Church of England's senior education voice with government, regulators and key stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring substantial senior leadership experience gained in complex, multi stakeholder environments, alongside deep knowledge of the education system and public policies of England and Wales. They will demonstrate personal gravitas, sound judgement and the ability to lead with clarity through contested and high profile issues. Exceptional communication skills, political and relational acuity, and a track record of building collaborative and engaged teams and partnerships will be essential. As a public leader formed by a corrigible and inspiring Christian faith , the Chief Executive will be motivated by Christian values, a vision for the mission of Church schools, and committed to enabling institutions and people to flourish. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of education nationally with the distinct and hope-filled voice of the Church, building on a strong legacy while leading confidently into the next phase of impact and service. For more information, and for an informal conversation about the role and your suitability, please visit our recruitment partners, GatenbySanderson, by clicking apply on website. It is an occupational requirement in accordance with schedule 9 paragraph 1 of the Equality Act for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Organisation: National Society for Education Role: Chief Executive and Chief Education Officer for the Church of England Location: Remote, with regular travel to London and across England and Wales Salary: £142,770 Closing Date: 17:00 on Monday 8th June 2026 The National Society for Education (NS) is the Church of England's national education office, with a proud legacy spanning over 200 years. The NS plays a pivotal role in enabling children, young people and adults to flourish through education that is Deeply Christian, serving the Common Good through our work supporting diocesan boards of education, who are the largest providers of schools in England and Wales, through influence at the most senior levels of government, and through a growing presence across Further and Higher Education . Over the past decade the organisation has undergone significant growth and transformation, expanding its influence, reach and financial scale. Today, the NS operates in a complex and evolving education landscape shaped by changing government policy, heightened public accountability, increased devolution of policy to Wales, and wider social and geopolitical uncertainty. Within this context, the Church of England and Church in Wales remain major national voices in education, committed to collaboration, inclusion and excellence as we seek to serve the Class of 2040. The NS is now seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Chief Executive and Chief Education Officer for the Church of England. This is a broad and influential role, combining organisational leadership with national system engagement and influence across dioceses, schools, FE, HE, government and a myriad of other partners across England and Wales. Reporting to the Chair and Council, the postholder will lead strategy, operations, culture and performance; and act as the Church of England's senior education voice with government, regulators and key stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring substantial senior leadership experience gained in complex, multi stakeholder environments, alongside deep knowledge of the education system and public policies of England and Wales. They will demonstrate personal gravitas, sound judgement and the ability to lead with clarity through contested and high profile issues. Exceptional communication skills, political and relational acuity, and a track record of building collaborative and engaged teams and partnerships will be essential. As a public leader formed by a corrigible and inspiring Christian faith , the Chief Executive will be motivated by Christian values, a vision for the mission of Church schools, and committed to enabling institutions and people to flourish. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of education nationally with the distinct and hope-filled voice of the Church, building on a strong legacy while leading confidently into the next phase of impact and service. For more information, and for an informal conversation about the role and your suitability, please visit our recruitment partners, GatenbySanderson, by clicking apply on website. It is an occupational requirement in accordance with schedule 9 paragraph 1 of the Equality Act for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian.
Global Ecommerce Trading Manager Luxury Retail Omnichannel Trading Global Ecommerce Growth A rare opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven and digitally focused Global Ecommerce Trading Manager to join one of Britain's most iconic luxury brands. This is a pivotal role sitting at the heart of the commercial function, responsible for driving global ecommerce performance across DTC and supporting the growth of key ecommerce wholesale partners internationally. Reporting directly into the Chief Commercial Officer, you'll own trading performance, online commercial strategy and omnichannel optimisation across a premium luxury environment. You'll be the commercial lead for ecommerce - balancing revenue growth, conversion optimisation and customer experience - while acting as the bridge between Commercial, Digital Marketing, CRM, Retail and Wholesale teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced trading environment, love data-driven decision making and understand how to elevate luxury brands online, this could be the perfect next move. What you'll be doing: Owning global ecommerce trading performance, revenue delivery and commercial KPIs Driving conversion, AOV and onsite trading optimisation strategies Leading the global ecommerce trading calendar aligned to launches and campaigns Partnering closely with Digital Marketing and CRM teams to maximise traffic, retention and customer lifetime value Supporting wholesale ecommerce partners with performance insights, digital best practice and online activation strategies Developing omnichannel initiatives including clienteling, click & collect and connected retail experiences Working cross-functionally with Retail, Finance, Marketing and Commercial Operations to drive profitable growth Ensuring a premium online customer journey and luxury brand consistency across all digital touchpoints Delivering weekly and monthly performance reporting with actionable commercial insights What we're looking for: Proven ecommerce trading experience (ideally) within luxury, retail, premium fashion, watches, jewellery or lifestyle sectors Strong commercial trading mindset with ownership of revenue and performance KPIs Experience driving CRO, AOV and onsite merchandising optimisation Deep understanding of omnichannel retail and connected customer journeys Strong stakeholder management skills across Digital, CRM, Retail and Wholesale functions Analytical, commercially astute and highly performance-driven Experience working with international ecommerce partners would be highly advantageous Passion for premium customer experience and luxury brand storytelling Why join? This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised British luxury brand at a hugely exciting stage of growth and transformation. You'll have genuine ownership, visibility and influence across the business, helping shape the future of ecommerce and omnichannel strategy on a global scale. BBBH36194
May 22, 2026
Full time
Global Ecommerce Trading Manager Luxury Retail Omnichannel Trading Global Ecommerce Growth A rare opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven and digitally focused Global Ecommerce Trading Manager to join one of Britain's most iconic luxury brands. This is a pivotal role sitting at the heart of the commercial function, responsible for driving global ecommerce performance across DTC and supporting the growth of key ecommerce wholesale partners internationally. Reporting directly into the Chief Commercial Officer, you'll own trading performance, online commercial strategy and omnichannel optimisation across a premium luxury environment. You'll be the commercial lead for ecommerce - balancing revenue growth, conversion optimisation and customer experience - while acting as the bridge between Commercial, Digital Marketing, CRM, Retail and Wholesale teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced trading environment, love data-driven decision making and understand how to elevate luxury brands online, this could be the perfect next move. What you'll be doing: Owning global ecommerce trading performance, revenue delivery and commercial KPIs Driving conversion, AOV and onsite trading optimisation strategies Leading the global ecommerce trading calendar aligned to launches and campaigns Partnering closely with Digital Marketing and CRM teams to maximise traffic, retention and customer lifetime value Supporting wholesale ecommerce partners with performance insights, digital best practice and online activation strategies Developing omnichannel initiatives including clienteling, click & collect and connected retail experiences Working cross-functionally with Retail, Finance, Marketing and Commercial Operations to drive profitable growth Ensuring a premium online customer journey and luxury brand consistency across all digital touchpoints Delivering weekly and monthly performance reporting with actionable commercial insights What we're looking for: Proven ecommerce trading experience (ideally) within luxury, retail, premium fashion, watches, jewellery or lifestyle sectors Strong commercial trading mindset with ownership of revenue and performance KPIs Experience driving CRO, AOV and onsite merchandising optimisation Deep understanding of omnichannel retail and connected customer journeys Strong stakeholder management skills across Digital, CRM, Retail and Wholesale functions Analytical, commercially astute and highly performance-driven Experience working with international ecommerce partners would be highly advantageous Passion for premium customer experience and luxury brand storytelling Why join? This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised British luxury brand at a hugely exciting stage of growth and transformation. You'll have genuine ownership, visibility and influence across the business, helping shape the future of ecommerce and omnichannel strategy on a global scale. BBBH36194
NEW CFO Opportunity - Chelmsford, Essex - PE Backed Group Your new company Following a period of substantial expansion and renewed investment, our client-an established and fast-paced PE-backed UK manufacturing group-is looking to appoint an experienced and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer. This role will play a central part in defining the financial strategy, improving operational and reporting disciplines, and driving sustained EBITDA growth to support the group's short and longer term strategic vision. Your new role The CFO will provide financial and strategic leadership across the group, delivering robust financial governance, improved reporting capability and enhanced cost control. The role requires close collaboration with the Group Managing Director and board to drive operational performance and efficiency across manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Active board member and strategic business partner Manage relationships with PE, bank, auditors and lawyers. Reporting & management of funding, working capital, invoice finance and cashflow. Integrate acquisition, realise operational and cost efficiencies Strengthen cost control and support operational efficiency within manufacturing Lead IT strategy, including cybersecurity, ERP optimisation and the adoption of emerging technologies such as data visualisation and AI. Monthly presentation to Board and PE Annual statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance What you'll need to succeed Demonstrable experience of working with Private Equity, M&A & exit processes Proven experience as a CFO/FD within a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience driving operational improvement, lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programmes Background in systems modernisation and ERP transformation Strong commercial and operational partnering skills Excellent communication and presentation skills What you'll get in return A senior leadership position with significant influence on business performance Shape and lead the organisation's strategy and drive PE-driven value creation The chance to modernise processes, systems and digital capability across the group Salary & Benefits Salary in the region of £125,000 to £140,000 Bonus Car/Car allowance Pension Health insurance Life cover 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays 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.
May 22, 2026
Full time
NEW CFO Opportunity - Chelmsford, Essex - PE Backed Group Your new company Following a period of substantial expansion and renewed investment, our client-an established and fast-paced PE-backed UK manufacturing group-is looking to appoint an experienced and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer. This role will play a central part in defining the financial strategy, improving operational and reporting disciplines, and driving sustained EBITDA growth to support the group's short and longer term strategic vision. Your new role The CFO will provide financial and strategic leadership across the group, delivering robust financial governance, improved reporting capability and enhanced cost control. The role requires close collaboration with the Group Managing Director and board to drive operational performance and efficiency across manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Active board member and strategic business partner Manage relationships with PE, bank, auditors and lawyers. Reporting & management of funding, working capital, invoice finance and cashflow. Integrate acquisition, realise operational and cost efficiencies Strengthen cost control and support operational efficiency within manufacturing Lead IT strategy, including cybersecurity, ERP optimisation and the adoption of emerging technologies such as data visualisation and AI. Monthly presentation to Board and PE Annual statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance What you'll need to succeed Demonstrable experience of working with Private Equity, M&A & exit processes Proven experience as a CFO/FD within a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience driving operational improvement, lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programmes Background in systems modernisation and ERP transformation Strong commercial and operational partnering skills Excellent communication and presentation skills What you'll get in return A senior leadership position with significant influence on business performance Shape and lead the organisation's strategy and drive PE-driven value creation The chance to modernise processes, systems and digital capability across the group Salary & Benefits Salary in the region of £125,000 to £140,000 Bonus Car/Car allowance Pension Health insurance Life cover 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays 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.
Organisation: City of London Corporation Role: Executive Director of HR & Chief People Officer Salary: c. £200,000 plus benefits and pension Reporting to: Town Clerk and Chief Executive Location: Guildhall, London, c. four - five days per week Application closing date: Sunday 14 th June 2026 The Opportunity The City of London Corporation is seeking an exceptional Chief People Officer to lead its people, culture and organisational transformation at a defining moment for the organisation. Operating at the intersection of local government, national priorities and global economic influence, the Corporation delivers across a broad portfolio spanning local government, policing, education, culture, green spaces, charitable institutions and global business - within one of the most distinctive governance models in the world. Reporting to the Town Clerk and Chief Executive, and as a full member of the Executive Leadership Board, this role holds enterprise-wide responsibility for shaping leadership capability, workforce strategy and organisational culture across a highly diverse workforce of more than 4,500 colleagues. The role sits at the centre of a significant organisation-wide transformation, with the People Strategy 2024 - 2029 acting as a core enabler of the Corporation's wider Corporate Plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating this strategic ambition into organisational capability - embedding a more cohesive, high-performing and inclusive 'one Corporation', and ensuring the leadership, culture and workforce are aligned to deliver long-term outcomes. This is a role of significant strategic influence and requiring close and credible engagement with elected Members, senior officers and recognised Trade Unions. Given the significance of the role and the importance of visible leadership, this position is expected to be predominantly office-based (c. four - five days per week). Role and Responsibilities Lead the People and HR function as a centre of professional excellence, spanning organisational design, workforce strategy, employee relations, reward, learning and development, talent management and people operations. Lead and embed delivery of the People Strategy as a transformation programme, translating strategic priorities into measurable, organisation-wide impact. Lead the delivery of the Corporation's new Career Framework (Ambition 25) establishing clear career pathways and job families that support progression, underpinned by fair, transparent and consistent approaches to pay and grading. Establish and embed organisation-wide standards for leadership capability, performance management and talent development, strengthening accountability and alignment to corporate priorities. Provide senior oversight of employee and industrial relations, including constructive engagement with recognised Trade Unions within a complex and highly unionised environment. Drive the transformation of people data and technology through the embedding of SAP SuccessFactors, enabling integrated workforce planning and real time insight while championing the responsible use of AI to enhance organisational performance and employee experience. Ensure people policies and practices are legally compliant, aligned to EDI principles, and genuinely usable and effective for leaders and employees alike. Skills and Experience Proven track record at Executive HR Director or Chief People Officer level, with accountability for enterprise-wide people strategy and delivery at board level. A career defined by sustained impact and credibility, including the delivery of complex, long-term organisational and cultural change. Deep experience operating in highly matrixed, complex organisations where influence, rather than authority, is the primary lever. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility at the most senior levels. Demonstrable experience engaging with elected members, committees, Trade Unions and diverse employee groups within formal governance environments. Strong political and organisational acuity, with the judgement to navigate the unique constitutional landscape of the City of London Corporation. Commitment to Equality, Inclusion and Social Mobility The City of London Corporation is deeply committed to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion, both as an employer and as a civic institution. This role will play a central part in embedding inclusive, values-led leadership and creating environments in which people from all backgrounds can thrive. A particular priority for the Corporation is social mobility. We are committed to widening access to opportunity, reducing barriers to progression and ensuring that talent is recognised and developed regardless of background. Candidates should share this commitment and bring experience of driving fair, inclusive and socially responsible people practices at scale. We are seeking a senior people leader with the judgement to navigate complexity, the credibility to lead through influence, and the ambition to help build a truly world-class organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead the people and cultural transformation of a globally significant institution - shaping its future capability, leadership and impact. Key Dates Application closing date: 14/06/26 Technical interviews: w/c 22/06/26 Online psychometrics issued: w/c 13/07/2026 Assessment day: 20/07/2026 (in person at the Guildhall) Final interview: 21/07/2026 (in person at the Guildhall)
May 22, 2026
Full time
Organisation: City of London Corporation Role: Executive Director of HR & Chief People Officer Salary: c. £200,000 plus benefits and pension Reporting to: Town Clerk and Chief Executive Location: Guildhall, London, c. four - five days per week Application closing date: Sunday 14 th June 2026 The Opportunity The City of London Corporation is seeking an exceptional Chief People Officer to lead its people, culture and organisational transformation at a defining moment for the organisation. Operating at the intersection of local government, national priorities and global economic influence, the Corporation delivers across a broad portfolio spanning local government, policing, education, culture, green spaces, charitable institutions and global business - within one of the most distinctive governance models in the world. Reporting to the Town Clerk and Chief Executive, and as a full member of the Executive Leadership Board, this role holds enterprise-wide responsibility for shaping leadership capability, workforce strategy and organisational culture across a highly diverse workforce of more than 4,500 colleagues. The role sits at the centre of a significant organisation-wide transformation, with the People Strategy 2024 - 2029 acting as a core enabler of the Corporation's wider Corporate Plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating this strategic ambition into organisational capability - embedding a more cohesive, high-performing and inclusive 'one Corporation', and ensuring the leadership, culture and workforce are aligned to deliver long-term outcomes. This is a role of significant strategic influence and requiring close and credible engagement with elected Members, senior officers and recognised Trade Unions. Given the significance of the role and the importance of visible leadership, this position is expected to be predominantly office-based (c. four - five days per week). Role and Responsibilities Lead the People and HR function as a centre of professional excellence, spanning organisational design, workforce strategy, employee relations, reward, learning and development, talent management and people operations. Lead and embed delivery of the People Strategy as a transformation programme, translating strategic priorities into measurable, organisation-wide impact. Lead the delivery of the Corporation's new Career Framework (Ambition 25) establishing clear career pathways and job families that support progression, underpinned by fair, transparent and consistent approaches to pay and grading. Establish and embed organisation-wide standards for leadership capability, performance management and talent development, strengthening accountability and alignment to corporate priorities. Provide senior oversight of employee and industrial relations, including constructive engagement with recognised Trade Unions within a complex and highly unionised environment. Drive the transformation of people data and technology through the embedding of SAP SuccessFactors, enabling integrated workforce planning and real time insight while championing the responsible use of AI to enhance organisational performance and employee experience. Ensure people policies and practices are legally compliant, aligned to EDI principles, and genuinely usable and effective for leaders and employees alike. Skills and Experience Proven track record at Executive HR Director or Chief People Officer level, with accountability for enterprise-wide people strategy and delivery at board level. A career defined by sustained impact and credibility, including the delivery of complex, long-term organisational and cultural change. Deep experience operating in highly matrixed, complex organisations where influence, rather than authority, is the primary lever. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility at the most senior levels. Demonstrable experience engaging with elected members, committees, Trade Unions and diverse employee groups within formal governance environments. Strong political and organisational acuity, with the judgement to navigate the unique constitutional landscape of the City of London Corporation. Commitment to Equality, Inclusion and Social Mobility The City of London Corporation is deeply committed to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion, both as an employer and as a civic institution. This role will play a central part in embedding inclusive, values-led leadership and creating environments in which people from all backgrounds can thrive. A particular priority for the Corporation is social mobility. We are committed to widening access to opportunity, reducing barriers to progression and ensuring that talent is recognised and developed regardless of background. Candidates should share this commitment and bring experience of driving fair, inclusive and socially responsible people practices at scale. We are seeking a senior people leader with the judgement to navigate complexity, the credibility to lead through influence, and the ambition to help build a truly world-class organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead the people and cultural transformation of a globally significant institution - shaping its future capability, leadership and impact. Key Dates Application closing date: 14/06/26 Technical interviews: w/c 22/06/26 Online psychometrics issued: w/c 13/07/2026 Assessment day: 20/07/2026 (in person at the Guildhall) Final interview: 21/07/2026 (in person at the Guildhall)
Interviews will take place week commencing 15th June 2026 Full details of the role can be found in the attached Candidate Brief. As Chief Operating Officer (COO) you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to Homes England's enabling functions. You will embrace and role model the values and behaviours as a leader and colleague across the Agency more widely. Working closely with our Chief Executive Officer and the rest of the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT), your input will be critical to the success of the Agency's mission and government's housing priorities. As Chief Operating Officer you will provide leadership across people, digital, change, performance, estates, legal, commercial and business services, enabling effective decision making, organisational resilience and value for money, while supporting the Chief Executive and Board. About the role. As Chief Operating Officer you will provide strategic leadership of the Chief Operating Office, aligning individual expert contributions toward a shared vision, and leveraging diverse skills for collective problem-solving. Ensuring high quality, efficient and resilient enabling and corporate services that support delivery of Homes England's mission. You will be a core member of the CLT, contributing to corporate strategy, organisational performance, and long-term sustainability. You will lead organisational planning, performance management and assurance, ensuring robust governance frameworks and operational processes and structures which enable the agency to operate within its Risk Appetite. As COO you will lead the design and delivery of strategic change, ensuring the organisation can deliver on its mission and strategy through optimal alignment of its people, systems and processes. Our COO will oversee financial management, budgeting and financial control of the Directorate and change budgets to ensure public funds are used responsibly and deliver value for money. You will lead the people agenda, including workforce strategy, organisational design, culture, leadership capability and employee engagement. You will provide executive sponsorship for digital, data and systems transformation to improve efficiency, insight and user experience, and minimise cyber and operational risk. As COO you will ensure Homes England meets its statutory, regulatory and assurance obligations, including audit, compliance and transparency requirements. You will maintain strong relationships with sponsor departments, regulators and key partners, representing Homes England with credibility and authority. This role is also key in promoting continuous improvement, innovation and collaboration across corporate services and the wider organisation. About you. As Chief Operating Officer you will be an experienced senior leader with significant experience at executive or board level within a complex organisation. You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of corporate services, including performance, people, digital, commercial and governance functions. You will possess a strong understanding of corporate services, including performance, people, digital, commercial and governance functions. Your demonstrable experience of leading largescale complex organisational change and transformation will be key. You will bring a proven ability to operate effectively within public sector governance, assurance and accountability frameworks. This role will require strong financial acumen, with experience overseeing budgets, financial planning and value for money decisions. Success in this role will require excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior stakeholders. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer. As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. We're a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Interviews will take place week commencing 15th June 2026 Full details of the role can be found in the attached Candidate Brief. As Chief Operating Officer (COO) you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to Homes England's enabling functions. You will embrace and role model the values and behaviours as a leader and colleague across the Agency more widely. Working closely with our Chief Executive Officer and the rest of the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT), your input will be critical to the success of the Agency's mission and government's housing priorities. As Chief Operating Officer you will provide leadership across people, digital, change, performance, estates, legal, commercial and business services, enabling effective decision making, organisational resilience and value for money, while supporting the Chief Executive and Board. About the role. As Chief Operating Officer you will provide strategic leadership of the Chief Operating Office, aligning individual expert contributions toward a shared vision, and leveraging diverse skills for collective problem-solving. Ensuring high quality, efficient and resilient enabling and corporate services that support delivery of Homes England's mission. You will be a core member of the CLT, contributing to corporate strategy, organisational performance, and long-term sustainability. You will lead organisational planning, performance management and assurance, ensuring robust governance frameworks and operational processes and structures which enable the agency to operate within its Risk Appetite. As COO you will lead the design and delivery of strategic change, ensuring the organisation can deliver on its mission and strategy through optimal alignment of its people, systems and processes. Our COO will oversee financial management, budgeting and financial control of the Directorate and change budgets to ensure public funds are used responsibly and deliver value for money. You will lead the people agenda, including workforce strategy, organisational design, culture, leadership capability and employee engagement. You will provide executive sponsorship for digital, data and systems transformation to improve efficiency, insight and user experience, and minimise cyber and operational risk. As COO you will ensure Homes England meets its statutory, regulatory and assurance obligations, including audit, compliance and transparency requirements. You will maintain strong relationships with sponsor departments, regulators and key partners, representing Homes England with credibility and authority. This role is also key in promoting continuous improvement, innovation and collaboration across corporate services and the wider organisation. About you. As Chief Operating Officer you will be an experienced senior leader with significant experience at executive or board level within a complex organisation. You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of corporate services, including performance, people, digital, commercial and governance functions. You will possess a strong understanding of corporate services, including performance, people, digital, commercial and governance functions. Your demonstrable experience of leading largescale complex organisational change and transformation will be key. You will bring a proven ability to operate effectively within public sector governance, assurance and accountability frameworks. This role will require strong financial acumen, with experience overseeing budgets, financial planning and value for money decisions. Success in this role will require excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior stakeholders. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer. As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. We're a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. 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Financial Business Partner - Working for a dynamic team. £55k - £65k per annum, Belfast Financial Business Partner - £55000 - £65000 per annum - Belfast Your new companyYou will be joining a dynamic, high-growth organisation undergoing significant expansion across the UK. This is a permanent role within a progressive and well-established business that places strong emphasis on commercial insight, high-quality financial analysis, and continuous improvement. The organisation offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment with direct exposure to senior leadership and meaningful involvement in strategic decision-making. Your new roleAs a Financial Business Partner, based in Belfast, you will play a pivotal role within the Finance function, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This is a high-profile, commercially focused position that combines financial planning & analysis (FP&A), performance measurement, and investment appraisal.Initially, the role will focus on delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis as part of a maternity cover assignment, providing you with deep exposure to budgeting, strategic planning, rolling forecasts, and profitability analysis across multiple business units.Beyond this initial phase, the role will evolve to include broader responsibilities in business performance measurement, commercial decision support, profitability improvement and investment analysis, aligned to the organisation's continued growth strategy.You will work closely with senior stakeholders, support key finance processes, and contribute to finance transformation initiatives in a hybrid working environment, with a minimum of two days per week based in a Belfast office. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this Senior FP&A / Financial Performance Analyst role, you will be: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, with at least three years' post-qualification experience in a commercial finance or FP&A environment Highly experienced in budgeting, rolling forecasts and long-term financial planning Comfortable building and reviewing complex financial models to support strategic decision-making and investment appraisals Advanced in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to senior leaders Experienced working with accounting systems such as Sage, NetSuite, Oracle, Navision or similar Confident working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple priorities A strong communicator with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across teams. Detail-focused, commercially minded and proactive in identifying risks and opportunities Experience with Power BI or other data analytics tools, commercial KPI reporting, forecasting tools, or advanced financial modelling techniques would be highly advantageous.What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: A permanent Financial Business Partner position within a growing and ambitious organisation Exposure to senior leadership and meaningful participation in strategic and commercial projects A hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy The opportunity to develop your commercial finance and FP&A expertise in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment A role that will evolve as the business grows, offering long-term career development and progression. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to step into a high-impact, commercially focused finance role in Belfast.What you need to do nowIf this Financial Business Partner job in Belfast sounds like the right next step for your career, we want to hear from you.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.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Financial Business Partner - Working for a dynamic team. £55k - £65k per annum, Belfast Financial Business Partner - £55000 - £65000 per annum - Belfast Your new companyYou will be joining a dynamic, high-growth organisation undergoing significant expansion across the UK. This is a permanent role within a progressive and well-established business that places strong emphasis on commercial insight, high-quality financial analysis, and continuous improvement. The organisation offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment with direct exposure to senior leadership and meaningful involvement in strategic decision-making. Your new roleAs a Financial Business Partner, based in Belfast, you will play a pivotal role within the Finance function, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This is a high-profile, commercially focused position that combines financial planning & analysis (FP&A), performance measurement, and investment appraisal.Initially, the role will focus on delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis as part of a maternity cover assignment, providing you with deep exposure to budgeting, strategic planning, rolling forecasts, and profitability analysis across multiple business units.Beyond this initial phase, the role will evolve to include broader responsibilities in business performance measurement, commercial decision support, profitability improvement and investment analysis, aligned to the organisation's continued growth strategy.You will work closely with senior stakeholders, support key finance processes, and contribute to finance transformation initiatives in a hybrid working environment, with a minimum of two days per week based in a Belfast office. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this Senior FP&A / Financial Performance Analyst role, you will be: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, with at least three years' post-qualification experience in a commercial finance or FP&A environment Highly experienced in budgeting, rolling forecasts and long-term financial planning Comfortable building and reviewing complex financial models to support strategic decision-making and investment appraisals Advanced in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to senior leaders Experienced working with accounting systems such as Sage, NetSuite, Oracle, Navision or similar Confident working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple priorities A strong communicator with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across teams. Detail-focused, commercially minded and proactive in identifying risks and opportunities Experience with Power BI or other data analytics tools, commercial KPI reporting, forecasting tools, or advanced financial modelling techniques would be highly advantageous.What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: A permanent Financial Business Partner position within a growing and ambitious organisation Exposure to senior leadership and meaningful participation in strategic and commercial projects A hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy The opportunity to develop your commercial finance and FP&A expertise in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment A role that will evolve as the business grows, offering long-term career development and progression. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to step into a high-impact, commercially focused finance role in Belfast.What you need to do nowIf this Financial Business Partner job in Belfast sounds like the right next step for your career, we want to hear from you.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.
Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Further Education Organisation Hybrid Working Day Rate: Up to £800 per day Start: ASAP Hays are working in partnership with a well-regarded Further Education organisation to appoint an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for an immediate start. This is a key leadership role, providing strategic and operational financial oversight during a critical period of transition and delivery. The Role Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the senior leadership team and governing body, you will: Lead the organisation's financial strategy and planning Ensure robust financial controls, reporting, and compliance Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management Provide clear financial insight to support strategic decision-making Engage with external stakeholders, including funding bodies and auditors Support organisational transformation and improvement initiatives About YouWe are seeking a proven finance leader who can make an immediate impact: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Prior experience within University, Further or Higher Education is essential Strong track record operating at CFO/FD level in complex organisations Confident communicator with the ability to influence at Board level Experience managing change and working in an interim capacity is highly desirable What's on Offer Competitive day rate of up to £800 per day Hybrid working model (on-site presence required) Opportunity to play a pivotal role within a respected education provider Immediate start with flexible contract duration If you are available at short notice and have the relevant experience, we would be keen to hear from you. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 21, 2026
Seasonal
Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Further Education Organisation Hybrid Working Day Rate: Up to £800 per day Start: ASAP Hays are working in partnership with a well-regarded Further Education organisation to appoint an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for an immediate start. This is a key leadership role, providing strategic and operational financial oversight during a critical period of transition and delivery. The Role Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the senior leadership team and governing body, you will: Lead the organisation's financial strategy and planning Ensure robust financial controls, reporting, and compliance Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management Provide clear financial insight to support strategic decision-making Engage with external stakeholders, including funding bodies and auditors Support organisational transformation and improvement initiatives About YouWe are seeking a proven finance leader who can make an immediate impact: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Prior experience within University, Further or Higher Education is essential Strong track record operating at CFO/FD level in complex organisations Confident communicator with the ability to influence at Board level Experience managing change and working in an interim capacity is highly desirable What's on Offer Competitive day rate of up to £800 per day Hybrid working model (on-site presence required) Opportunity to play a pivotal role within a respected education provider Immediate start with flexible contract duration If you are available at short notice and have the relevant experience, we would be keen to hear from you. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Our client is seeking an outstanding Chief People Officer to lead our long term people, culture and workforce transformation agenda. This is a senior executive role at the heart of a university that is ambitious, growing and deeply rooted in its regional mission. As a member of our senior executive team, reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, you will provide strategic leadership across People & Culture, shaping organisational capability, digital confidence, workforce intelligence and employee experience. You will lead the development of a future focused workforce strategy, champion digital enablement, and embed a values led, psychologically safe and high performing culture. You will play a pivotal role in enabling the University to deliver its refreshed Towards 2030 strategy, supporting its place-based mission and values, including major developments such as our new Barrow campus, as well as the complexities of a dispersed multi-campus University. This is not a traditional Higher Education context. Our client is seeking a senior leader with: Significant executive level experience of organisational and cultural transformation, with the judgement to balance values, compassion, pace, risk and sustainability. The skills and insight to lead the adoption of digital enablement across the organisation. A values driven, collaborative leadership style. The ability to inspire, mobilise and develop people through change. If you are motivated by purpose, partnership and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on people and place, our client welcomes your application. Closing date: 9am on Thursday 28 May 2026 Interview date: Friday 19 June 2026
May 21, 2026
Full time
Our client is seeking an outstanding Chief People Officer to lead our long term people, culture and workforce transformation agenda. This is a senior executive role at the heart of a university that is ambitious, growing and deeply rooted in its regional mission. As a member of our senior executive team, reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, you will provide strategic leadership across People & Culture, shaping organisational capability, digital confidence, workforce intelligence and employee experience. You will lead the development of a future focused workforce strategy, champion digital enablement, and embed a values led, psychologically safe and high performing culture. You will play a pivotal role in enabling the University to deliver its refreshed Towards 2030 strategy, supporting its place-based mission and values, including major developments such as our new Barrow campus, as well as the complexities of a dispersed multi-campus University. This is not a traditional Higher Education context. Our client is seeking a senior leader with: Significant executive level experience of organisational and cultural transformation, with the judgement to balance values, compassion, pace, risk and sustainability. The skills and insight to lead the adoption of digital enablement across the organisation. A values driven, collaborative leadership style. The ability to inspire, mobilise and develop people through change. If you are motivated by purpose, partnership and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on people and place, our client welcomes your application. Closing date: 9am on Thursday 28 May 2026 Interview date: Friday 19 June 2026
