Are you an accomplished Financial Controller or Director looking to drive the business growth and strategy for an entrepreneurial SME? This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team where you will be responsible for Finance Transformation, Strategy and driving key business decisions. As a Finance Director you will be: A member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Group CEO and partnering with investors to shape and deliver the company's long-term strategic vision. Lead Finance, HR, Procurement, and Operations, with a strong focus on developing high-performing leadership teams and driving cross-functional alignment. Collaborate with the board and senior leadership to design and execute the three-year strategic plan, providing data-led insights to guide key business decisions. Lead end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and strategic alignment. Direct cash flow, treasury, and working capital management to safeguard liquidity and optimise financial resources. Act as the primary contact for investors, lenders, and auditors, ensuring robust financial governance and clear stakeholder communication. Provide actionable financial insights to drive profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Use performance data and analysis to identify opportunities, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen business outcomes across the group. As a Finance Director you will get: £80,000 - £85,000 20% Bonus upon company performance Good Pension Scheme Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Are you an accomplished Financial Controller or Director looking to drive the business growth and strategy for an entrepreneurial SME? This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team where you will be responsible for Finance Transformation, Strategy and driving key business decisions. As a Finance Director you will be: A member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Group CEO and partnering with investors to shape and deliver the company's long-term strategic vision. Lead Finance, HR, Procurement, and Operations, with a strong focus on developing high-performing leadership teams and driving cross-functional alignment. Collaborate with the board and senior leadership to design and execute the three-year strategic plan, providing data-led insights to guide key business decisions. Lead end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and strategic alignment. Direct cash flow, treasury, and working capital management to safeguard liquidity and optimise financial resources. Act as the primary contact for investors, lenders, and auditors, ensuring robust financial governance and clear stakeholder communication. Provide actionable financial insights to drive profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Use performance data and analysis to identify opportunities, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen business outcomes across the group. As a Finance Director you will get: £80,000 - £85,000 20% Bonus upon company performance Good Pension Scheme Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
This is a newly created Head of Finance role reporting to the CEO, leading the build-out of a standalone finance function following a carve-out. You'll oversee UK and France operations, driving reporting, controls, and system transformation in a high-growth, cross-border environment. Client Details A well-established manufacturing business with strong customer relationships across major retail channels, operating across multiple European sites. The company is currently undergoing a significant transformation as it builds independent systems, processes, and leadership capability to support future growth. Description Oversee and manage all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards. Lead the preparation of financial statements and management reports. Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment on financial goals. Identify and mitigate financial risks to safeguard the organisation's assets. Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making. Manage and mentor the finance team to enhance performance and development. Profile A successful Head of Finance should have: A strong background in accounting and finance, ideally within the FMCG industry. Professional qualifications in finance or accounting (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Proven expertise in financial planning, reporting, and analysis. Experience in managing and developing high-performing teams. Solid understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and leadership abilities. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £90,000 per annum. Opportunity to work in a leading organisation within the FMCG industry. Permanent role with a clear pathway for career progression. Collaborative and professional work environment. Chance to make a significant impact on the company's financial strategy.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
This is a newly created Head of Finance role reporting to the CEO, leading the build-out of a standalone finance function following a carve-out. You'll oversee UK and France operations, driving reporting, controls, and system transformation in a high-growth, cross-border environment. Client Details A well-established manufacturing business with strong customer relationships across major retail channels, operating across multiple European sites. The company is currently undergoing a significant transformation as it builds independent systems, processes, and leadership capability to support future growth. Description Oversee and manage all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards. Lead the preparation of financial statements and management reports. Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment on financial goals. Identify and mitigate financial risks to safeguard the organisation's assets. Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making. Manage and mentor the finance team to enhance performance and development. Profile A successful Head of Finance should have: A strong background in accounting and finance, ideally within the FMCG industry. Professional qualifications in finance or accounting (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Proven expertise in financial planning, reporting, and analysis. Experience in managing and developing high-performing teams. Solid understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and leadership abilities. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £90,000 per annum. Opportunity to work in a leading organisation within the FMCG industry. Permanent role with a clear pathway for career progression. Collaborative and professional work environment. Chance to make a significant impact on the company's financial strategy.
Finance Director Designate Confidential Halifax £80,000 - £90,000 + Benefits The Business This is a technology-led British business operating at the forefront of the recycling sector, based in Halifax. The business has built a market-leading position. What sets the business apart is its investment in proprietary technology, including advanced capability that places it ahead of the curve in a sector where technical differentiation matters. It operates from a purpose-built facility and serves a growing base of commercial and public sector clients. Having recently completed a management buyout backed by a specialist private equity investor, the business enters its next phase with strong foundations, an ambitious management team and a backer with a clear growth thesis. It is at a genuine inflection point - operationally credible, technically differentiated, and with real runway ahead of it. The Opportunity This is a newly created senior finance role - the first dedicated FD appointment in the business s history - brought about by the MBO and the scale of ambition that comes with it. Reporting directly to the CEO and with full board exposure, the Finance Director Designate will build the finance function, bring commercial rigour to the business and take ownership of everything from day-to-day financial management through to strategic planning, investor reporting and capital allocation. This is a genuine stepping-stone role. For the right person, someone currently operating at Deputy FD or Financial Controller level who is ready for the full seat - the path to FD is clear and intended. Equity participation is on the table, creating real alignment with the value you help create. What You Will Be Responsible For Building and leading the finance function - establishing the team, systems and processes the business needs as it scales under PE ownership. Owning the monthly management accounts, board reporting pack and all financial reporting obligations, ensuring the CEO and investor have the quality of information they need to make good decisions. Driving the annual budgeting and forecasting process with a focus on meaningful variance analysis and forward-looking insight rather than retrospective reporting. Acting as commercial finance partner to the CEO and senior leadership team challenging assumptions, stress-testing plans and bringing financial clarity to strategic decisions. Managing relationships with the business s banking and debt partners, with a solid understanding of existing facilities and the discipline to manage covenant compliance and cash efficiently. Overseeing statutory reporting, audit, tax and compliance, working with external advisers where appropriate. Supporting the evaluation of capital investment decisions, including business cases, returns analysis and post-investment review. Serving as the primary finance interface for the PE investor - meeting the reporting and governance expectations that come with institutional backing. What We Are Looking For A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong track record at Financial Controller, Deputy FD or Head of Finance level, ready to take the next step into a board-facing FD role. Someone who has operated in a business of genuine complexity ideally with experience in recycling, manufacturing, logistics, environmental services or a similarly operationally intensive environment, though this is not prescriptive. Experience of working within or alongside a PE-backed business would be an advantage - familiarity with investor reporting, covenant management and value creation planning is genuinely valued. A natural communicator who can translate financial complexity into clear, confident narratives for a CEO, board and institutional investor audience. A builder by instinct: comfortable setting up processes, selecting systems and developing a team rather than inheriting an established function. The commercial instinct to look beyond the numbers and contribute meaningfully to strategic conversations, not just report on them. Comfortable with ambiguity and energised by a business that is actively evolving. Why This Role The first FD appointment of a PE-backed, technology-led business at a genuine inflection point - a role you shape rather than inherit. A genuine FD Designate position with a clear and credible progression path, not an indefinite holding pattern. Future equity participation, creating real alignment with the success you help deliver. Direct access to an ambitious CEO and an engaged institutional investor. A sector with serious structural tailwinds. A Yorkshire base with a leadership team that values presence and genuine collaboration. £80,000 - £90,000 depending on experience, and a competitive benefits package. How to Apply This search is being managed on a confidential basis by IFF Executive. To find out more or to register your interest, please contact the IFF team directly. The business will be revealed at the appropriate stage of the process to shortlisted candidates. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Finance Director Designate Confidential Halifax £80,000 - £90,000 + Benefits The Business This is a technology-led British business operating at the forefront of the recycling sector, based in Halifax. The business has built a market-leading position. What sets the business apart is its investment in proprietary technology, including advanced capability that places it ahead of the curve in a sector where technical differentiation matters. It operates from a purpose-built facility and serves a growing base of commercial and public sector clients. Having recently completed a management buyout backed by a specialist private equity investor, the business enters its next phase with strong foundations, an ambitious management team and a backer with a clear growth thesis. It is at a genuine inflection point - operationally credible, technically differentiated, and with real runway ahead of it. The Opportunity This is a newly created senior finance role - the first dedicated FD appointment in the business s history - brought about by the MBO and the scale of ambition that comes with it. Reporting directly to the CEO and with full board exposure, the Finance Director Designate will build the finance function, bring commercial rigour to the business and take ownership of everything from day-to-day financial management through to strategic planning, investor reporting and capital allocation. This is a genuine stepping-stone role. For the right person, someone currently operating at Deputy FD or Financial Controller level who is ready for the full seat - the path to FD is clear and intended. Equity participation is on the table, creating real alignment with the value you help create. What You Will Be Responsible For Building and leading the finance function - establishing the team, systems and processes the business needs as it scales under PE ownership. Owning the monthly management accounts, board reporting pack and all financial reporting obligations, ensuring the CEO and investor have the quality of information they need to make good decisions. Driving the annual budgeting and forecasting process with a focus on meaningful variance analysis and forward-looking insight rather than retrospective reporting. Acting as commercial finance partner to the CEO and senior leadership team challenging assumptions, stress-testing plans and bringing financial clarity to strategic decisions. Managing relationships with the business s banking and debt partners, with a solid understanding of existing facilities and the discipline to manage covenant compliance and cash efficiently. Overseeing statutory reporting, audit, tax and compliance, working with external advisers where appropriate. Supporting the evaluation of capital investment decisions, including business cases, returns analysis and post-investment review. Serving as the primary finance interface for the PE investor - meeting the reporting and governance expectations that come with institutional backing. What We Are Looking For A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong track record at Financial Controller, Deputy FD or Head of Finance level, ready to take the next step into a board-facing FD role. Someone who has operated in a business of genuine complexity ideally with experience in recycling, manufacturing, logistics, environmental services or a similarly operationally intensive environment, though this is not prescriptive. Experience of working within or alongside a PE-backed business would be an advantage - familiarity with investor reporting, covenant management and value creation planning is genuinely valued. A natural communicator who can translate financial complexity into clear, confident narratives for a CEO, board and institutional investor audience. A builder by instinct: comfortable setting up processes, selecting systems and developing a team rather than inheriting an established function. The commercial instinct to look beyond the numbers and contribute meaningfully to strategic conversations, not just report on them. Comfortable with ambiguity and energised by a business that is actively evolving. Why This Role The first FD appointment of a PE-backed, technology-led business at a genuine inflection point - a role you shape rather than inherit. A genuine FD Designate position with a clear and credible progression path, not an indefinite holding pattern. Future equity participation, creating real alignment with the success you help deliver. Direct access to an ambitious CEO and an engaged institutional investor. A sector with serious structural tailwinds. A Yorkshire base with a leadership team that values presence and genuine collaboration. £80,000 - £90,000 depending on experience, and a competitive benefits package. How to Apply This search is being managed on a confidential basis by IFF Executive. To find out more or to register your interest, please contact the IFF team directly. The business will be revealed at the appropriate stage of the process to shortlisted candidates. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Social Media and Digital Comms Lead Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4 x salary Location: Leeds or London Fitzroy Ways of Working: Hybrid Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8.30-17.00 Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing Greencore's Communications team exists to protect and proactively build our reputation by driving impactful engagement with all stakeholders. As Social Media and Digital Comms Lead, you will shape how Greencore shows up externally - bringing together our website, social channels and corporate content to create a consistent, compelling narrative about who we are and what we stand for. You will lead our external channel presence and corporate storytelling, transforming our website and social platforms into credible showcases of our leadership, innovation and responsibility. Across the business, you'll harness colleague advocacy to boost employee engagement and bring our story to life through authentic colleague voices. Acting as an internal journalist, you'll uncover and craft stories from across the business, producing articles, blogs and multimedia content that strengthen our reputation and feed a coordinated, high-quality pipeline of content across all external channels. Working collaboratively with the wider Communications team, you will play a critical role in delivering an integrated internal/external newsflow and ensuring consistent brand standards for all audiences. You will also support the press office and crisis response as part of a well-coordinated external communications function Role Accountabilities Develop and own the external digital strategy and governance across Greencore's website and social channels to drive engagement and support reputation priorities. Day - to - day management of our social channels, delivering a positive drumbeat of engaging posts that reflect our reputation priorities, responding promptly to issues or queries, and using data - driven insights to continually evolve and improve our approach. Lead the strategic refresh and continuous improvement of our corporate website, ensuring it becomes a modern, engaging "front window" for Greencore. Lead day - to - day social listening to surface early signals, trends and emerging issues, working closely with the Reputation & Media Lead to ensure insights are shared and acted on. Create high-quality external content, including articles, blogs, videos, and graphics, that position Greencore as a leader in convenience food. Ensure alignment with Talent Acquisition and L&D teams to ensure consistent, engaging employer brand messaging across digital and social channels, including guiding and empowering colleagues to act as effective brand advocates online. Work with the CEO and Executive Team (where relevant) to build their advocacy on LinkedIn, helping them engage stakeholders, amplify major announcements and strengthen our external positioning Act as an internal journalist, building relationships across the business to uncover stories that reinforce our reputation narrative. Support the press office, PR and crisis communications, responding to media queries and contributing to reactive handling as needed. Collaborate across the Communications function, ensuring digital content aligns with internal messaging and brand standards. What we're looking for Proven experience in external communications, with a strong focus on digital channels (social media and websites) and content creation for corporate audiences. Clear understanding of social media strategy and execution, including channel management, analytics, and community engagement. Experience in website management and optimisation, including content planning, and performance measurement. Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, able to craft sharp, professional content for external audiences across multiple formats (articles, blogs, videos, quote cards). Creative mindset with technical proficiency in digital tools and platforms (e.g., CMS systems, social scheduling tools, basic design/video editing software such as Canva). Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret engagement data and media monitoring insights to inform strategy and continuous improvement. Understanding of media relations and press office operations, including experience supporting reactive handling and crisis communications. Ability to act as an internal journalist, building relationships across the business to uncover stories that reinforce reputation priorities. Collaborative approach, working effectively with internal comms, brand, and external agencies to deliver integrated campaigns. Excellent organisational and project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Sound judgment and agility, with the ability to respond quickly to emerging issues while maintaining professionalism and integrity. We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Social Media and Digital Comms Lead Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4 x salary Location: Leeds or London Fitzroy Ways of Working: Hybrid Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8.30-17.00 Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing Greencore's Communications team exists to protect and proactively build our reputation by driving impactful engagement with all stakeholders. As Social Media and Digital Comms Lead, you will shape how Greencore shows up externally - bringing together our website, social channels and corporate content to create a consistent, compelling narrative about who we are and what we stand for. You will lead our external channel presence and corporate storytelling, transforming our website and social platforms into credible showcases of our leadership, innovation and responsibility. Across the business, you'll harness colleague advocacy to boost employee engagement and bring our story to life through authentic colleague voices. Acting as an internal journalist, you'll uncover and craft stories from across the business, producing articles, blogs and multimedia content that strengthen our reputation and feed a coordinated, high-quality pipeline of content across all external channels. Working collaboratively with the wider Communications team, you will play a critical role in delivering an integrated internal/external newsflow and ensuring consistent brand standards for all audiences. You will also support the press office and crisis response as part of a well-coordinated external communications function Role Accountabilities Develop and own the external digital strategy and governance across Greencore's website and social channels to drive engagement and support reputation priorities. Day - to - day management of our social channels, delivering a positive drumbeat of engaging posts that reflect our reputation priorities, responding promptly to issues or queries, and using data - driven insights to continually evolve and improve our approach. Lead the strategic refresh and continuous improvement of our corporate website, ensuring it becomes a modern, engaging "front window" for Greencore. Lead day - to - day social listening to surface early signals, trends and emerging issues, working closely with the Reputation & Media Lead to ensure insights are shared and acted on. Create high-quality external content, including articles, blogs, videos, and graphics, that position Greencore as a leader in convenience food. Ensure alignment with Talent Acquisition and L&D teams to ensure consistent, engaging employer brand messaging across digital and social channels, including guiding and empowering colleagues to act as effective brand advocates online. Work with the CEO and Executive Team (where relevant) to build their advocacy on LinkedIn, helping them engage stakeholders, amplify major announcements and strengthen our external positioning Act as an internal journalist, building relationships across the business to uncover stories that reinforce our reputation narrative. Support the press office, PR and crisis communications, responding to media queries and contributing to reactive handling as needed. Collaborate across the Communications function, ensuring digital content aligns with internal messaging and brand standards. What we're looking for Proven experience in external communications, with a strong focus on digital channels (social media and websites) and content creation for corporate audiences. Clear understanding of social media strategy and execution, including channel management, analytics, and community engagement. Experience in website management and optimisation, including content planning, and performance measurement. Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, able to craft sharp, professional content for external audiences across multiple formats (articles, blogs, videos, quote cards). Creative mindset with technical proficiency in digital tools and platforms (e.g., CMS systems, social scheduling tools, basic design/video editing software such as Canva). Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret engagement data and media monitoring insights to inform strategy and continuous improvement. Understanding of media relations and press office operations, including experience supporting reactive handling and crisis communications. Ability to act as an internal journalist, building relationships across the business to uncover stories that reinforce reputation priorities. Collaborative approach, working effectively with internal comms, brand, and external agencies to deliver integrated campaigns. Excellent organisational and project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Sound judgment and agility, with the ability to respond quickly to emerging issues while maintaining professionalism and integrity. We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
The Sandhurst Trust - an extraordinary community. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst has shaped leaders since 1802. Spanning heads of state, generals, ministers, diplomats and captains of industry - the Sandhurst alumni community is remarkable. The Sandhurst Trust is the Academy's independent charitable foundation and is responsible for securing philanthropic support for the Academy and its community, supporting expansion, innovation and initiatives that government funding alone cannot sustain. The Trust is at an inflection point. With new leadership and momentum, we are looking for exceptional development professionals to help build a once-in-a-generation philanthropic programme for an institution whose purpose has never felt more urgent. Content and Communications Manager £35,000-£40,000 (depending on experience) Old College, The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) GU15, Hybrid As Content & Communications Manager, you will develop a communications plan and shape the way the Trust connects with its global alumni community, makes the case for support, and tells the story of its impact to donors, partners, and prospects. Working closely with the CEO and Director of Alumni Engagement and Regular Giving, you will lead the development of high-quality content across the full fundraising lifecycle, from articulating a compelling Case for Support and crafting tailored donor materials, to designing campaigns that drive regular giving participation and ensuring every event is supported by communications that reinforce engagement and stewardship. This is a role for a creative, audience-focused communicator who understands how great storytelling drives philanthropic action. You will own all communications channels, email, web, social and beyond, and act as the guardian of the Trust's tone, brand and editorial standards, ensuring that everything produced reflects the heritage, quality and ambition of one of Britain's most storied institutions. This role offers something that is genuinely rare in the fundraising profession: the opportunity to build something exceptional from the ground up, at a cornerstone British institution whose story, community and moment in time combine to make the case for philanthropy almost uniquely compelling. The Sandhurst Trust is looking to build a team full of passion and ambition so if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. The Trust operates a hybrid working model with two days onsite (Old College, RMAS, Camberley, GU15 4PQ). Closing date: Midnight on 30 June 2026 Interested? Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter. The Sandhurst Trust is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
The Sandhurst Trust - an extraordinary community. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst has shaped leaders since 1802. Spanning heads of state, generals, ministers, diplomats and captains of industry - the Sandhurst alumni community is remarkable. The Sandhurst Trust is the Academy's independent charitable foundation and is responsible for securing philanthropic support for the Academy and its community, supporting expansion, innovation and initiatives that government funding alone cannot sustain. The Trust is at an inflection point. With new leadership and momentum, we are looking for exceptional development professionals to help build a once-in-a-generation philanthropic programme for an institution whose purpose has never felt more urgent. Content and Communications Manager £35,000-£40,000 (depending on experience) Old College, The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) GU15, Hybrid As Content & Communications Manager, you will develop a communications plan and shape the way the Trust connects with its global alumni community, makes the case for support, and tells the story of its impact to donors, partners, and prospects. Working closely with the CEO and Director of Alumni Engagement and Regular Giving, you will lead the development of high-quality content across the full fundraising lifecycle, from articulating a compelling Case for Support and crafting tailored donor materials, to designing campaigns that drive regular giving participation and ensuring every event is supported by communications that reinforce engagement and stewardship. This is a role for a creative, audience-focused communicator who understands how great storytelling drives philanthropic action. You will own all communications channels, email, web, social and beyond, and act as the guardian of the Trust's tone, brand and editorial standards, ensuring that everything produced reflects the heritage, quality and ambition of one of Britain's most storied institutions. This role offers something that is genuinely rare in the fundraising profession: the opportunity to build something exceptional from the ground up, at a cornerstone British institution whose story, community and moment in time combine to make the case for philanthropy almost uniquely compelling. The Sandhurst Trust is looking to build a team full of passion and ambition so if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. The Trust operates a hybrid working model with two days onsite (Old College, RMAS, Camberley, GU15 4PQ). Closing date: Midnight on 30 June 2026 Interested? Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter. The Sandhurst Trust is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.
About Our Client The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is a modern, vibrant organisation full of passionate, committed people. They make final decisions on complaints that have not been resolved by UK Government departments and the NHS in England. Working closely with people to understand where, how and why public services sometimes fall short and fail to put people first. And find ways to put it right. Their true impact lies in making sure that the lessons from all investigations drive systemic change across central government, public services, and the NHS. This newly created Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns, working closely with the senior leadership team, will have a unique dual mandate: inside the organisation, you will reshape the view of communications with a shift to a more cohesive, proactive, insight-led campaigns model. Outside the organisation, you will be the strategic architect behind high-impact narratives that command the attention across diverse government, stakeholder and audience groups. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will sit at the crossroads of policy, communications, and strategic influence. If you are ready to use your campaign expertise to shape public administration and improve national public services, this is your platform. Here's how to apply: In addition to your CV, please provide a 700 word 'personal statement' (as a front cover to your CV/1 Document please) evidencing how you meet 'what you bring' criteria listed in the role profile. Job Profile Link Job Description As the Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns you will Strategic Leadership and Advice Support the Assistant Director in delivering organisation-wide leadership for communications and campaigns. Lead the shift to a strategic, insight-driven campaigns approach across the communications team and wider organisation. Act as a senior authority on strategic communications, operating with credibility, autonomy and influence. Advise and influence the Ombudsman, Chief Executive and Executive Team on communications strategy and approach. Campaign Strategy and Delivery Translate organisational vision and priorities into impactful, insight-led communications campaigns across multiple channels. Develop compelling, audience-focused narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders. Establish approaches to story identification and development, working collaboratively across the organisation. Ensure all communications are inclusive, accessible and aligned with organisational values. Lead the delivery of campaigns against agreed objectives, ensuring consistency and quality. Performance, Evaluation and Impact Define and track key performance indicators, ensuring clear alignment between communications activity and organisational goals. Lead robust evaluation of campaigns, measuring effectiveness and impact. Use insight and data to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decision-making. Leadership, Ways of Working and Collaboration Provide inspirational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix environment, embedding new and effective ways of working. Build strong relationships internally to champion strategic communications and foster a campaigns mindset. Develop partnerships with key external stakeholders to maximise collaboration and impact. Exercise delegated authority effectively, ensuring decisions are informed, timely and aligned to organisational priorities. The Successful Applicant To be successful as the Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns you must be able to evidence how you pair strategic communication expertise with exceptional political literacy by demonstrating: Significant experience leading strategic communications within the public sector, third sector, or a closely regulated environment. A proven history of designing, executing, and rigorously evaluating large-scale campaigns that delivered measurable, positive policy or positive societal outcomes. A deep understanding of stakeholders across the health sector and wider public service landscape. A natural ability to advise and align Executive Teams, CEOs, and senior political stakeholders behind a communication strategy. Comfortable diving into digital analytics, media data, and audience insights to pivot campaigns and prove engagement. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for translating complex subjects & insights into impactful, positive outcomes An empowering leader who loves to coach, mentor, and build positive, psychologically safe team cultures during times of change. What's on Offer Competitive salary: London: £59,756 - £ 66,251 Manchester: £56,374 - £ 62,501 Access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme. 30 days of annual leave, plus 2.5 Statutory day & Bank Holidays. Hybrid working model with 40% office-based work in London or Manchester Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for additional support. Other additional benefits Here's how to apply: In addition to your CV, please provide a 700 word 'personal statement' (as a front cover to your CV/1 document please) evidencing how you meet 'what you bring' criteria listed in the role profile. Closing Date for applications: Monday 15th June 5pm Interview Dates: W/C 29th June 2026 Feedback: we are unable offer feedback at application stage Right to work: we can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available. Early closure: we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Job summary Job function Marketing & Agency Subsector Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Sector Public Sector Location London Contract type Permanent Consultant name Elizabeth Woodforde Consultant phone Job reference JN-507
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
About Our Client The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is a modern, vibrant organisation full of passionate, committed people. They make final decisions on complaints that have not been resolved by UK Government departments and the NHS in England. Working closely with people to understand where, how and why public services sometimes fall short and fail to put people first. And find ways to put it right. Their true impact lies in making sure that the lessons from all investigations drive systemic change across central government, public services, and the NHS. This newly created Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns, working closely with the senior leadership team, will have a unique dual mandate: inside the organisation, you will reshape the view of communications with a shift to a more cohesive, proactive, insight-led campaigns model. Outside the organisation, you will be the strategic architect behind high-impact narratives that command the attention across diverse government, stakeholder and audience groups. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will sit at the crossroads of policy, communications, and strategic influence. If you are ready to use your campaign expertise to shape public administration and improve national public services, this is your platform. Here's how to apply: In addition to your CV, please provide a 700 word 'personal statement' (as a front cover to your CV/1 Document please) evidencing how you meet 'what you bring' criteria listed in the role profile. Job Profile Link Job Description As the Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns you will Strategic Leadership and Advice Support the Assistant Director in delivering organisation-wide leadership for communications and campaigns. Lead the shift to a strategic, insight-driven campaigns approach across the communications team and wider organisation. Act as a senior authority on strategic communications, operating with credibility, autonomy and influence. Advise and influence the Ombudsman, Chief Executive and Executive Team on communications strategy and approach. Campaign Strategy and Delivery Translate organisational vision and priorities into impactful, insight-led communications campaigns across multiple channels. Develop compelling, audience-focused narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders. Establish approaches to story identification and development, working collaboratively across the organisation. Ensure all communications are inclusive, accessible and aligned with organisational values. Lead the delivery of campaigns against agreed objectives, ensuring consistency and quality. Performance, Evaluation and Impact Define and track key performance indicators, ensuring clear alignment between communications activity and organisational goals. Lead robust evaluation of campaigns, measuring effectiveness and impact. Use insight and data to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decision-making. Leadership, Ways of Working and Collaboration Provide inspirational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix environment, embedding new and effective ways of working. Build strong relationships internally to champion strategic communications and foster a campaigns mindset. Develop partnerships with key external stakeholders to maximise collaboration and impact. Exercise delegated authority effectively, ensuring decisions are informed, timely and aligned to organisational priorities. The Successful Applicant To be successful as the Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns you must be able to evidence how you pair strategic communication expertise with exceptional political literacy by demonstrating: Significant experience leading strategic communications within the public sector, third sector, or a closely regulated environment. A proven history of designing, executing, and rigorously evaluating large-scale campaigns that delivered measurable, positive policy or positive societal outcomes. A deep understanding of stakeholders across the health sector and wider public service landscape. A natural ability to advise and align Executive Teams, CEOs, and senior political stakeholders behind a communication strategy. Comfortable diving into digital analytics, media data, and audience insights to pivot campaigns and prove engagement. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for translating complex subjects & insights into impactful, positive outcomes An empowering leader who loves to coach, mentor, and build positive, psychologically safe team cultures during times of change. What's on Offer Competitive salary: London: £59,756 - £ 66,251 Manchester: £56,374 - £ 62,501 Access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme. 30 days of annual leave, plus 2.5 Statutory day & Bank Holidays. Hybrid working model with 40% office-based work in London or Manchester Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for additional support. Other additional benefits Here's how to apply: In addition to your CV, please provide a 700 word 'personal statement' (as a front cover to your CV/1 document please) evidencing how you meet 'what you bring' criteria listed in the role profile. Closing Date for applications: Monday 15th June 5pm Interview Dates: W/C 29th June 2026 Feedback: we are unable offer feedback at application stage Right to work: we can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available. Early closure: we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Job summary Job function Marketing & Agency Subsector Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Sector Public Sector Location London Contract type Permanent Consultant name Elizabeth Woodforde Consultant phone Job reference JN-507
Purchasing Assistant / Administrator Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 (negotiable depending on experience) Location: Stansted / Bishop's Stortford area Hours 39.5 hours a week made up throughout the week with Friday afternoon off Example 7.45/8.15am-5pm/5.30 - Friday to 12.45pm About the Company A well-established and growing technical manufacturing and distribution business is seeking a proactive and confident Purchasing Assistant to join its team. The company operates within a fast-paced environment supplying technical components and products, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and internal progression. The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a hands-on approach where responsibilities often overlap and team members work closely together. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and promotes from within. Purchasing Assistant/Administrator - The Role This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the CEO and CFO, with responsibility across purchasing, supplier management, cost control, and administration. The position would suit either an experienced Purchasing Assistant looking to step up or someone with purchasing experience who is ready to take ownership of the purchasing function over time. You will be involved in sourcing and ordering a wide range of technical components, from small parts such as cable ties and fixings to electrical wiring and automation-related products, ensuring that materials are delivered on time and at the best possible cost. Purchasing Administrator- Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Supplier Management Raise and upload purchase orders onto SAP. Chase suppliers and monitor order progress to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials. Follow up outstanding orders and resolve supply issues proactively. Check pricing accuracy on orders and supplier invoices. Manage contract renewals and supplier agreements. Source and procure a wide range of components and materials. Purchasing Administrator - Cost Control & Commercial Awareness Benchmark suppliers and go to market to secure competitive pricing. Identify opportunities to reduce costs across stock, parts, and office supplies. Support initiatives to improve procurement efficiency and supplier performance. SAP & Administration Process invoices on SAP and maintain accurate purchasing records. Maintain documentation and reporting related to purchasing activity. Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the CEO and CFO. Purchasing Administrator -Team & Business Support Work closely with colleagues across departments in a collaborative environment. Adapt to a role where responsibilities may evolve and overlap. Act as a reliable and assertive point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders. About You Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a strong administrative role with supplier interaction. Confident, assertive, and resilient character, comfortable chasing suppliers and driving outcomes. Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented. Strong communication skills and commercial awareness. Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems (or the ability to learn quickly). Desirable (but not essential) Knowledge of electrical wiring, automotive, automation, or technical products. Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or technical environments. Ambition to develop into a more senior purchasing role. Purchasing Administrator - What's on Offer Salary of £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience. Genuine progression opportunities, with the potential to take on greater responsibility within purchasing. Close exposure to senior leadership and decision-making. Supportive, friendly office environment with a collaborative culture. A varied role offering real responsibility and long-term career development. If you feel you are the person for this role and have the relevant Purchasing Administration experience please give Heather a call
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Purchasing Assistant / Administrator Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 (negotiable depending on experience) Location: Stansted / Bishop's Stortford area Hours 39.5 hours a week made up throughout the week with Friday afternoon off Example 7.45/8.15am-5pm/5.30 - Friday to 12.45pm About the Company A well-established and growing technical manufacturing and distribution business is seeking a proactive and confident Purchasing Assistant to join its team. The company operates within a fast-paced environment supplying technical components and products, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and internal progression. The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a hands-on approach where responsibilities often overlap and team members work closely together. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and promotes from within. Purchasing Assistant/Administrator - The Role This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the CEO and CFO, with responsibility across purchasing, supplier management, cost control, and administration. The position would suit either an experienced Purchasing Assistant looking to step up or someone with purchasing experience who is ready to take ownership of the purchasing function over time. You will be involved in sourcing and ordering a wide range of technical components, from small parts such as cable ties and fixings to electrical wiring and automation-related products, ensuring that materials are delivered on time and at the best possible cost. Purchasing Administrator- Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Supplier Management Raise and upload purchase orders onto SAP. Chase suppliers and monitor order progress to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials. Follow up outstanding orders and resolve supply issues proactively. Check pricing accuracy on orders and supplier invoices. Manage contract renewals and supplier agreements. Source and procure a wide range of components and materials. Purchasing Administrator - Cost Control & Commercial Awareness Benchmark suppliers and go to market to secure competitive pricing. Identify opportunities to reduce costs across stock, parts, and office supplies. Support initiatives to improve procurement efficiency and supplier performance. SAP & Administration Process invoices on SAP and maintain accurate purchasing records. Maintain documentation and reporting related to purchasing activity. Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the CEO and CFO. Purchasing Administrator -Team & Business Support Work closely with colleagues across departments in a collaborative environment. Adapt to a role where responsibilities may evolve and overlap. Act as a reliable and assertive point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders. About You Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a strong administrative role with supplier interaction. Confident, assertive, and resilient character, comfortable chasing suppliers and driving outcomes. Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented. Strong communication skills and commercial awareness. Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems (or the ability to learn quickly). Desirable (but not essential) Knowledge of electrical wiring, automotive, automation, or technical products. Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or technical environments. Ambition to develop into a more senior purchasing role. Purchasing Administrator - What's on Offer Salary of £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience. Genuine progression opportunities, with the potential to take on greater responsibility within purchasing. Close exposure to senior leadership and decision-making. Supportive, friendly office environment with a collaborative culture. A varied role offering real responsibility and long-term career development. If you feel you are the person for this role and have the relevant Purchasing Administration experience please give Heather a call
Your new company A global technology business based in London's West End. Your new role This is an all-encompassing role supporting the Global CEO. The main priorities will be extensive global travel booking, organising and preparing for meetings, liaising with non-exec Directors and organising board meetings. You will also provide personal EA support alongside the business requirements. What you'll need to succeed You must have previous experience within a global, listed business, supporting at c-suite level. Ideally, you will have worked in a complex business with multiple departments/subsidiaries. What you'll get in return A competitive salary of 60-65k and a very flexible working environment. This role offers significant hybrid working but does need flexibility around the CEOs schedule. 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)
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Your new company A global technology business based in London's West End. Your new role This is an all-encompassing role supporting the Global CEO. The main priorities will be extensive global travel booking, organising and preparing for meetings, liaising with non-exec Directors and organising board meetings. You will also provide personal EA support alongside the business requirements. What you'll need to succeed You must have previous experience within a global, listed business, supporting at c-suite level. Ideally, you will have worked in a complex business with multiple departments/subsidiaries. What you'll get in return A competitive salary of 60-65k and a very flexible working environment. This role offers significant hybrid working but does need flexibility around the CEOs schedule. 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)
The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive support to the CEO of a financial services industry. This role is based in London West End and requires exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Client Details The employer is a small financial services company, known for its professional work environment and commitment to excellence. This role will be supporting the CEO of the business and offers hybrid working. Description Executive Assistant responsibilities: Manage complex calendar on behalf of the CEO, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. Travel arrangements including organising of global flights, hotels, and ground transportation across different time zones. Responsible for some inbox management. Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders. Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Support with some office management duties. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance office efficiency. Profile A successful Executive Assistant should have: Proven experience in a similar role supporting at C Suite within the financial services industry. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure with minimal supervision. High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience with global travel across multiple time zones. Familiarity with managing confidential information and maintaining discretion. Job Offer Executive Assistant job on offer: Competitive salary ranging from 60,000 to 80,000 per annum. Full benefits package to support your personal and professional wellbeing. Hybrid working. London, West End. Opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment in London West End. Permanent role within the financial services industry. If you are an organised and proactive individual looking to advance your career as an Executive Assistant in London, we encourage you to apply today!
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive support to the CEO of a financial services industry. This role is based in London West End and requires exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Client Details The employer is a small financial services company, known for its professional work environment and commitment to excellence. This role will be supporting the CEO of the business and offers hybrid working. Description Executive Assistant responsibilities: Manage complex calendar on behalf of the CEO, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. Travel arrangements including organising of global flights, hotels, and ground transportation across different time zones. Responsible for some inbox management. Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders. Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Support with some office management duties. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance office efficiency. Profile A successful Executive Assistant should have: Proven experience in a similar role supporting at C Suite within the financial services industry. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure with minimal supervision. High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience with global travel across multiple time zones. Familiarity with managing confidential information and maintaining discretion. Job Offer Executive Assistant job on offer: Competitive salary ranging from 60,000 to 80,000 per annum. Full benefits package to support your personal and professional wellbeing. Hybrid working. London, West End. Opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment in London West End. Permanent role within the financial services industry. If you are an organised and proactive individual looking to advance your career as an Executive Assistant in London, we encourage you to apply today!
Group HR Director - Global Manufacturing Salary: £135 153k + 25% Bonus + Executive Benefits Location: Hybrid / South London with International Travel We are recruiting a Group HR Director on behalf of a highly successful international manufacturing and industrial business operating across the UK, Europe, USA and Asia. This is a senior, hands-on Group HR leadership role with responsibility for developing and embedding the people infrastructure required to support continued international growth, organisational development and operational transformation across a complex global organisation. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, the role will play a key part in strengthening organisational capability, improving consistency and execution across international operations, and supporting the business through a significant period of growth and change. This role will particularly suit commercially grounded HR leaders with experience operating within international manufacturing, engineering, industrial, chemicals, process manufacturing or similarly complex operational environments. The role: • Lead the development and implementation of scalable HR frameworks across international operations • Build and standardise global HR policies, processes and organisational structures • Design and implement job architecture, grading and reward frameworks • Lead organisation design and workforce planning activity across multiple regions • Develop scalable recruitment, talent and succession frameworks • Embed performance management processes that drive accountability and organisational effectiveness • Support senior stakeholders through organisational change, restructuring and transformation activity • Strengthen HR systems, people data capability and reporting infrastructure • Support and influence senior leadership teams across the UK, Europe, USA and Asia • Help build a high-performance culture aligned to business growth objectives Candidate requirements: • Proven experience operating in a senior HR leadership role within an international manufacturing, industrial or engineering environment • Strong experience supporting complex, multi-site and international operations • Demonstrated experience building scalable HR infrastructure and organisational frameworks • Strong organisational design, workforce planning, reward and performance management experience • Experience leading organisational change, restructuring and transformation programmes • Commercially minded with the ability to align people strategy to operational and business performance • Comfortable operating within matrix and internationally distributed organisations • Strong stakeholder management and executive-level influencing capability • Pragmatic, resilient and hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate at pace • Experience supporting operations across Asia would be highly advantageous If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV. Smartsearch takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the hiring company and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Group HR Director - Global Manufacturing Salary: £135 153k + 25% Bonus + Executive Benefits Location: Hybrid / South London with International Travel We are recruiting a Group HR Director on behalf of a highly successful international manufacturing and industrial business operating across the UK, Europe, USA and Asia. This is a senior, hands-on Group HR leadership role with responsibility for developing and embedding the people infrastructure required to support continued international growth, organisational development and operational transformation across a complex global organisation. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, the role will play a key part in strengthening organisational capability, improving consistency and execution across international operations, and supporting the business through a significant period of growth and change. This role will particularly suit commercially grounded HR leaders with experience operating within international manufacturing, engineering, industrial, chemicals, process manufacturing or similarly complex operational environments. The role: • Lead the development and implementation of scalable HR frameworks across international operations • Build and standardise global HR policies, processes and organisational structures • Design and implement job architecture, grading and reward frameworks • Lead organisation design and workforce planning activity across multiple regions • Develop scalable recruitment, talent and succession frameworks • Embed performance management processes that drive accountability and organisational effectiveness • Support senior stakeholders through organisational change, restructuring and transformation activity • Strengthen HR systems, people data capability and reporting infrastructure • Support and influence senior leadership teams across the UK, Europe, USA and Asia • Help build a high-performance culture aligned to business growth objectives Candidate requirements: • Proven experience operating in a senior HR leadership role within an international manufacturing, industrial or engineering environment • Strong experience supporting complex, multi-site and international operations • Demonstrated experience building scalable HR infrastructure and organisational frameworks • Strong organisational design, workforce planning, reward and performance management experience • Experience leading organisational change, restructuring and transformation programmes • Commercially minded with the ability to align people strategy to operational and business performance • Comfortable operating within matrix and internationally distributed organisations • Strong stakeholder management and executive-level influencing capability • Pragmatic, resilient and hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate at pace • Experience supporting operations across Asia would be highly advantageous If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV. Smartsearch takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the hiring company and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.
Description Deal Origination Lead (Director level opportunity - Corporate finance business development)Leeds or Sheffield.£70,000 - £100,000 base depending on experience and sector knowledge, plus significant, uncapped bonus opportunities. (Full reward package discussed during application stage).About us Translink Corporate Finance UK brings together a 25 strong team of M&A specialists. We advise on a range of private company M&A with sector expertise across technology, business services, industrials, energy and healthcare. As part of BHP and the wider Sumer Group, we offer clients the strength of a national platform with the agility and personal service of a specialist advisory team. We are an award-winning practice, over the years we have been awarded several accolades such as Corporate Finance Advisory Team of the Year and Deal of the Year (£25m+).We are also officially certified as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to building a high-performing, collaborative and supportive environment. At Translink, we're ambitious about growth, but we're focused on growing the right way. The Opportunity We're looking for a commercially minded, relationship-led professional to join our Corporate Finance team in a newly created role focused on generating high-quality opportunities across the business. This is not a traditional sales role. It's about building trusted relationships, spotting opportunities early and starting conversations that lead to valuable advisory work, whilst contributing to building the firms origination engine. You'll work alongside some of the region's most experienced Corporate Finance professionals, connecting ambitious business owners, investors and intermediaries with the expertise they need to achieve their next stage of growth. Blending strategy with hands-on execution, you'll have the freedom to shape our approach to origination while helping build a scalable platform for future growth. From day one, you'll play a hands-on role in originating opportunities and, over time, help introduce more structured and scalable ways of working. If you enjoy opening doors, connecting people and influencing outcomes, you'll thrive in this role which also has the potential for leadership and equity participation, impact dependant. What You'll do Lead and evolve our Corporate Finance new business origination strategy, identifying opportunities with owner-managed businesses, investors, management teams and intermediaries, while also creating opportunities across the wider BHP business. Actively represent the firm in the market through in-person networking, industry events and client meetings, staying close to sector trends, deal activity and emerging opportunities. Build and execute targeted outreach campaigns, using market insight, sector knowledge and recent deal activity to create meaningful conversations and convert prospects into qualified opportunities. Contribute to the build of a sophisticated, technology led, repeatable origination engine. Develop compelling, personalised approaches that resonate with business owners and senior decision-makers, managing opportunities from initial contact through to successful handover to our advisory teams. Build and nurture a strong network of founders, CEOs, CFOs, private equity investors, banks, lawyers and other key introducers, strengthening both your own market presence and BHP's profile. Work closely with Partners, sector teams and Marketing to maximise market visibility, create targeted introductions and support strategic growth initiatives. Maintain a high-quality pipeline of opportunities, tracking activity and performance while providing valuable market intelligence, sector insight and feedback to help shape future growth priorities. What We're looking for You may currently be working within Corporate Finance, professional services, accountancy, private equity, banking, business advisory or another consultative B2B environment where trust, credibility and long sales cycles are the norm. You'll need to have experience generating high-value opportunities in a relationship-led environment.You'll bring:• A proven track record of originating new business and creating commercial opportunities• Experience engaging senior decision-makers and owner-managed businesses• Strong relationship-building and networking skills• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how advisory businesses create value• Confidence communicating with entrepreneurs, investors and senior stakeholders• A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to work autonomously• The curiosity to understand markets, industries and business challenges in depthIt would be great if you also have:• An existing network within the UK mid-market business community• Exposure to Corporate Finance, M&A or transaction advisory• Experience helping to build or scale a BD or origination function• Knowledge of CRM, sales enablement or marketing automation toolsWhat success looks like:• A growing pipeline of high-quality, new-to-firm opportunities• Conversion of opportunities into valuable advisory engagements and recurring client relationships• Strong relationships across our target sectors and intermediary network• Measurable contribution to revenue growth across Corporate Finance and the wider firm• The development of a scalable, insight-led origination model that supports future growth Why join us? This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible role with significant influence. You'll work directly with senior leaders, and have scope to impact the future direction and growth of the firm by helping shape our strategy and playing a key role in creating opportunities that make a real commercial impact across the firm.Base salary: £70,000 - £100,000 per annum plus bonus.The salary range for this role is broad to reflect the variety of backgrounds and experience levels we are open to considering. Remuneration will be aligned to the relevance of a candidate's experience, the expertise they bring, and the likely pace at which they can make an impact in the role. We reward individuals competitively in line with the success they achieve and this role provides the opportunity for significant financial reward and career progression. If you're motivated by creating opportunities, building relationships and helping ambitious businesses achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Description Deal Origination Lead (Director level opportunity - Corporate finance business development)Leeds or Sheffield.£70,000 - £100,000 base depending on experience and sector knowledge, plus significant, uncapped bonus opportunities. (Full reward package discussed during application stage).About us Translink Corporate Finance UK brings together a 25 strong team of M&A specialists. We advise on a range of private company M&A with sector expertise across technology, business services, industrials, energy and healthcare. As part of BHP and the wider Sumer Group, we offer clients the strength of a national platform with the agility and personal service of a specialist advisory team. We are an award-winning practice, over the years we have been awarded several accolades such as Corporate Finance Advisory Team of the Year and Deal of the Year (£25m+).We are also officially certified as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to building a high-performing, collaborative and supportive environment. At Translink, we're ambitious about growth, but we're focused on growing the right way. The Opportunity We're looking for a commercially minded, relationship-led professional to join our Corporate Finance team in a newly created role focused on generating high-quality opportunities across the business. This is not a traditional sales role. It's about building trusted relationships, spotting opportunities early and starting conversations that lead to valuable advisory work, whilst contributing to building the firms origination engine. You'll work alongside some of the region's most experienced Corporate Finance professionals, connecting ambitious business owners, investors and intermediaries with the expertise they need to achieve their next stage of growth. Blending strategy with hands-on execution, you'll have the freedom to shape our approach to origination while helping build a scalable platform for future growth. From day one, you'll play a hands-on role in originating opportunities and, over time, help introduce more structured and scalable ways of working. If you enjoy opening doors, connecting people and influencing outcomes, you'll thrive in this role which also has the potential for leadership and equity participation, impact dependant. What You'll do Lead and evolve our Corporate Finance new business origination strategy, identifying opportunities with owner-managed businesses, investors, management teams and intermediaries, while also creating opportunities across the wider BHP business. Actively represent the firm in the market through in-person networking, industry events and client meetings, staying close to sector trends, deal activity and emerging opportunities. Build and execute targeted outreach campaigns, using market insight, sector knowledge and recent deal activity to create meaningful conversations and convert prospects into qualified opportunities. Contribute to the build of a sophisticated, technology led, repeatable origination engine. Develop compelling, personalised approaches that resonate with business owners and senior decision-makers, managing opportunities from initial contact through to successful handover to our advisory teams. Build and nurture a strong network of founders, CEOs, CFOs, private equity investors, banks, lawyers and other key introducers, strengthening both your own market presence and BHP's profile. Work closely with Partners, sector teams and Marketing to maximise market visibility, create targeted introductions and support strategic growth initiatives. Maintain a high-quality pipeline of opportunities, tracking activity and performance while providing valuable market intelligence, sector insight and feedback to help shape future growth priorities. What We're looking for You may currently be working within Corporate Finance, professional services, accountancy, private equity, banking, business advisory or another consultative B2B environment where trust, credibility and long sales cycles are the norm. You'll need to have experience generating high-value opportunities in a relationship-led environment.You'll bring:• A proven track record of originating new business and creating commercial opportunities• Experience engaging senior decision-makers and owner-managed businesses• Strong relationship-building and networking skills• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how advisory businesses create value• Confidence communicating with entrepreneurs, investors and senior stakeholders• A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to work autonomously• The curiosity to understand markets, industries and business challenges in depthIt would be great if you also have:• An existing network within the UK mid-market business community• Exposure to Corporate Finance, M&A or transaction advisory• Experience helping to build or scale a BD or origination function• Knowledge of CRM, sales enablement or marketing automation toolsWhat success looks like:• A growing pipeline of high-quality, new-to-firm opportunities• Conversion of opportunities into valuable advisory engagements and recurring client relationships• Strong relationships across our target sectors and intermediary network• Measurable contribution to revenue growth across Corporate Finance and the wider firm• The development of a scalable, insight-led origination model that supports future growth Why join us? This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible role with significant influence. You'll work directly with senior leaders, and have scope to impact the future direction and growth of the firm by helping shape our strategy and playing a key role in creating opportunities that make a real commercial impact across the firm.Base salary: £70,000 - £100,000 per annum plus bonus.The salary range for this role is broad to reflect the variety of backgrounds and experience levels we are open to considering. Remuneration will be aligned to the relevance of a candidate's experience, the expertise they bring, and the likely pace at which they can make an impact in the role. We reward individuals competitively in line with the success they achieve and this role provides the opportunity for significant financial reward and career progression. If you're motivated by creating opportunities, building relationships and helping ambitious businesses achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.
Rutherford Briant Executive are pleased to be partnering with a well-established and high-performing business, in the appointment of a commercially astute Finance Director. This represents a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to join the senior leadership team and play a central role in driving financial performance, supporting continued growth, and shaping the future direction of the organisation. The Role Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Director will lead the finance function while providing high-quality strategic insight across the business. Responsibilities will include: Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing finance team, ensuring best-in-class reporting, controls, and processes Delivering clear financial strategy to support sustainable growth and operational efficiency Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning Managing cash flow, working capital, and financial risk across the business Ensuring robust governance, compliance, and internal control frameworks Partnering closely with operational stakeholders to drive profitability and performance Supporting key commercial decisions, including bids, contract negotiations, and investment appraisal The Candidate We are seeking a credible and commercially minded finance leader, with a proven track record in a senior role and the ability to operate effectively at board level. Key requirements include: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA essential) Demonstrable experience within a Finance Director position Strong commercial acumen, with the confidence to influence and challenge at executive level Experience operating within a business of comparable scale A collaborative leadership style, with a focus on developing high-performing teams A proactive and strategic mindset, underpinned by strong attention to detail Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Rutherford Briant Executive are pleased to be partnering with a well-established and high-performing business, in the appointment of a commercially astute Finance Director. This represents a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to join the senior leadership team and play a central role in driving financial performance, supporting continued growth, and shaping the future direction of the organisation. The Role Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Director will lead the finance function while providing high-quality strategic insight across the business. Responsibilities will include: Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing finance team, ensuring best-in-class reporting, controls, and processes Delivering clear financial strategy to support sustainable growth and operational efficiency Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning Managing cash flow, working capital, and financial risk across the business Ensuring robust governance, compliance, and internal control frameworks Partnering closely with operational stakeholders to drive profitability and performance Supporting key commercial decisions, including bids, contract negotiations, and investment appraisal The Candidate We are seeking a credible and commercially minded finance leader, with a proven track record in a senior role and the ability to operate effectively at board level. Key requirements include: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA essential) Demonstrable experience within a Finance Director position Strong commercial acumen, with the confidence to influence and challenge at executive level Experience operating within a business of comparable scale A collaborative leadership style, with a focus on developing high-performing teams A proactive and strategic mindset, underpinned by strong attention to detail Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a leading membership body who are the voice of the world's solar energy industry - in the search for an exciting new addition to the team; a People and Culture Officer. This international non-profit organisation with headquarters in London, represents national, regional and international associations, as well as leading solar sector corporations. It aims to enable solar energy to deliver on the promise of clean, distributed power, economic development and energy access. Joining a small, proactive and collaborative team, the People and Culture Officer will work closely with the Operations Lead and CEO as the organisation's HR expert. Initially, the role will focus on recruitment and onboarding to support the organisation's strategic growth. Over time, there will be scope to develop the People and Culture function more broadly. The successful candidate will have experience in recruitment, HR administration or people operations, alongside a strong understanding of UK HR and employment practices and a relevant qualification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools is essential, and experience supporting remote or international teams would be advantageous. Experience working within a non-profit, membership or international organisation would also be desirable. You will bring solid HR experience and confidence, with CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience). Experience within a not-for-profit or scale-up environment would be highly beneficial. Alongside technical expertise, key to success in this role will be strong interpersonal skills, including initiative, proactivity, ownership, accountability, and the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders. This role is offered on a three-day-per-week basis, with flexibility around working patterns. It is fully remote, with occasional meetings in Canary Wharf; travel expenses for these will be reimbursed. Please apply in the first instance and we will contact suitable candidates for further conversations. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a leading membership body who are the voice of the world's solar energy industry - in the search for an exciting new addition to the team; a People and Culture Officer. This international non-profit organisation with headquarters in London, represents national, regional and international associations, as well as leading solar sector corporations. It aims to enable solar energy to deliver on the promise of clean, distributed power, economic development and energy access. Joining a small, proactive and collaborative team, the People and Culture Officer will work closely with the Operations Lead and CEO as the organisation's HR expert. Initially, the role will focus on recruitment and onboarding to support the organisation's strategic growth. Over time, there will be scope to develop the People and Culture function more broadly. The successful candidate will have experience in recruitment, HR administration or people operations, alongside a strong understanding of UK HR and employment practices and a relevant qualification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools is essential, and experience supporting remote or international teams would be advantageous. Experience working within a non-profit, membership or international organisation would also be desirable. You will bring solid HR experience and confidence, with CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience). Experience within a not-for-profit or scale-up environment would be highly beneficial. Alongside technical expertise, key to success in this role will be strong interpersonal skills, including initiative, proactivity, ownership, accountability, and the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders. This role is offered on a three-day-per-week basis, with flexibility around working patterns. It is fully remote, with occasional meetings in Canary Wharf; travel expenses for these will be reimbursed. Please apply in the first instance and we will contact suitable candidates for further conversations. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.
Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Executive Manager to the CEO, contributing to the effective day-to-day running of the Office of the CEO. This role is hybrid once established in the role. Act as the primary contact for the Executive Directors with people from inside and outside the organisation. This includes planning and taking responsibility for the smooth running of the Executive Directors' time. Manage correspondence from initial receipt through to resolution, including drafting responses such as letters of thanks, condolences, and long-service acknowledgements. Prepare clear, accessible, and high-quality documentation in line with organisational standards. This process includes ensuring pre-read papers for all meetings are submitted in accordance with the Terms of Reference. This will include access to a significant amount of confidential information which needs to be dealt with sensitively and on a time-critical basis. Support and, where appropriate, take ownership of ad hoc projects under the direction of the Executive Manager to the CEO. Ensure that appropriate meeting and travel arrangements and bookings are made in accordance with the diary. Provide financial support i.e. set up and monitor purchase orders, approvals, and expense requisitions. Anticipate and organise so that all necessary briefing documents are commissioned and compiled for the Executive Directors in advance of meetings. Organise, attend and support meetings or events, including producing minutes or action points, as appropriate, and often using AI tools. Track deadlines and issue reminders for delivery of key activities. Undertake research for ad hoc projects within the directorate(s) and support strategic programmes and key projects as required. Work collaboratively with and provide absence cover for other Personal Assistants within the Office of the CEO. 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)
Jun 13, 2026
Seasonal
Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Executive Manager to the CEO, contributing to the effective day-to-day running of the Office of the CEO. This role is hybrid once established in the role. Act as the primary contact for the Executive Directors with people from inside and outside the organisation. This includes planning and taking responsibility for the smooth running of the Executive Directors' time. Manage correspondence from initial receipt through to resolution, including drafting responses such as letters of thanks, condolences, and long-service acknowledgements. Prepare clear, accessible, and high-quality documentation in line with organisational standards. This process includes ensuring pre-read papers for all meetings are submitted in accordance with the Terms of Reference. This will include access to a significant amount of confidential information which needs to be dealt with sensitively and on a time-critical basis. Support and, where appropriate, take ownership of ad hoc projects under the direction of the Executive Manager to the CEO. Ensure that appropriate meeting and travel arrangements and bookings are made in accordance with the diary. Provide financial support i.e. set up and monitor purchase orders, approvals, and expense requisitions. Anticipate and organise so that all necessary briefing documents are commissioned and compiled for the Executive Directors in advance of meetings. Organise, attend and support meetings or events, including producing minutes or action points, as appropriate, and often using AI tools. Track deadlines and issue reminders for delivery of key activities. Undertake research for ad hoc projects within the directorate(s) and support strategic programmes and key projects as required. Work collaboratively with and provide absence cover for other Personal Assistants within the Office of the CEO. 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)
Howett Thorpe is delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking and highly respected Multi-Academy Trust that is embarking on a transformative phase of growth. With a strong reputation for educational excellence and a clear vision for the future, the Trust is continuing to expand its consortium of schools in a measured and values-led manner, ensuring that quality, culture and educational outcomes remain at the heart of every decision. Director of Finance Benefits Generous pension scheme Flexible and supportive working environment Professional development and career progression opportunities Strategic leadership role with significant influence across the organisation Opportunity to shape and develop a growing finance function Exposure to executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders The chance to make a meaningful impact within a values-led organisation Ability to work remotely during School holiday, but office based during term time Director of Finance About The Role As part of this exciting journey, a newly created Director of Finance position has been established. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role presents a rare opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to become a key contributor to the Trust's ongoing evolution, helping to shape the financial strategy, infrastructure and operational capability required to support sustainable growth. This is far more than a traditional finance leadership role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence organisational direction, support strategic decision-making and play a pivotal role in building a finance function that is fit for the future. Working closely with the CFO, CEO, Trustees, Headteachers and senior leadership teams, you will be a trusted advisor across the organisation, providing the financial insight and commercial acumen required to support both current operations and future ambitions. A key focus of the role will be the continued enhancement of systems, processes and reporting capabilities across the Trust. The Director of Finance will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for automation, improving the accessibility and quality of management information, and ensuring that financial processes remain scalable as the organisation continues to grow. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys creating positive change and leveraging technology to drive efficiency, accuracy and better decision-making. The Trust is seeking an individual who is motivated by the opportunity to build, improve and innovate rather than simply maintain the status quo. The successful candidate will help create the foundations that support the next chapter of the organisation's growth, whilst maintaining the high standards of financial stewardship, governance and operational excellence that underpin its success. Key responsibilities will include: Leading strategic financial planning, forecasting and financial modelling activities across the Trust. Supporting growth initiatives, organisational development and change programmes through robust financial analysis and business case development. Overseeing Trust-wide budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes. Delivering insightful financial information to support strategic decision-making at Executive and Board level. Driving the enhancement of finance systems, reporting tools and operational processes. Identifying and implementing automation opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and accessibility of financial information. Ensuring robust financial governance, compliance and internal controls are maintained across the organisation. Leading audit processes and supporting statutory and regulatory financial reporting requirements. Supporting the development of a scalable finance function capable of supporting future growth. Management of the finance team ensuring high standard of performance is achieved This is a role with significant long-term potential. As the Trust continues to grow and evolve, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow alongside it, taking on increasing levels of responsibility and helping to shape the future of both the finance function and the wider organisation. The successful Director of Finance will have: Hold a formal accounting qualification ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent Experience of leading and managing finance team Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance, audit processed Experience in the Education, Charity or Public Sector ss such has knowledge of SORP, FRS102 Strong analytical, financial modelling and forecasting skills Advanced Excel skills Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply) Howett Thorpe is delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking and highly respected Multi-Academy Trust that is embarking on a transformative phase of growth. With a strong reputation for educational excellence and a clear vision for the future, the Trust is continuing to expand its consortium of schools in a measured and values-led manner, ensuring that quality, culture and educational outcomes remain at the heart of every decision.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Howett Thorpe is delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking and highly respected Multi-Academy Trust that is embarking on a transformative phase of growth. With a strong reputation for educational excellence and a clear vision for the future, the Trust is continuing to expand its consortium of schools in a measured and values-led manner, ensuring that quality, culture and educational outcomes remain at the heart of every decision. Director of Finance Benefits Generous pension scheme Flexible and supportive working environment Professional development and career progression opportunities Strategic leadership role with significant influence across the organisation Opportunity to shape and develop a growing finance function Exposure to executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders The chance to make a meaningful impact within a values-led organisation Ability to work remotely during School holiday, but office based during term time Director of Finance About The Role As part of this exciting journey, a newly created Director of Finance position has been established. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role presents a rare opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to become a key contributor to the Trust's ongoing evolution, helping to shape the financial strategy, infrastructure and operational capability required to support sustainable growth. This is far more than a traditional finance leadership role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence organisational direction, support strategic decision-making and play a pivotal role in building a finance function that is fit for the future. Working closely with the CFO, CEO, Trustees, Headteachers and senior leadership teams, you will be a trusted advisor across the organisation, providing the financial insight and commercial acumen required to support both current operations and future ambitions. A key focus of the role will be the continued enhancement of systems, processes and reporting capabilities across the Trust. The Director of Finance will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for automation, improving the accessibility and quality of management information, and ensuring that financial processes remain scalable as the organisation continues to grow. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys creating positive change and leveraging technology to drive efficiency, accuracy and better decision-making. The Trust is seeking an individual who is motivated by the opportunity to build, improve and innovate rather than simply maintain the status quo. The successful candidate will help create the foundations that support the next chapter of the organisation's growth, whilst maintaining the high standards of financial stewardship, governance and operational excellence that underpin its success. Key responsibilities will include: Leading strategic financial planning, forecasting and financial modelling activities across the Trust. Supporting growth initiatives, organisational development and change programmes through robust financial analysis and business case development. Overseeing Trust-wide budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes. Delivering insightful financial information to support strategic decision-making at Executive and Board level. Driving the enhancement of finance systems, reporting tools and operational processes. Identifying and implementing automation opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and accessibility of financial information. Ensuring robust financial governance, compliance and internal controls are maintained across the organisation. Leading audit processes and supporting statutory and regulatory financial reporting requirements. Supporting the development of a scalable finance function capable of supporting future growth. Management of the finance team ensuring high standard of performance is achieved This is a role with significant long-term potential. As the Trust continues to grow and evolve, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow alongside it, taking on increasing levels of responsibility and helping to shape the future of both the finance function and the wider organisation. The successful Director of Finance will have: Hold a formal accounting qualification ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent Experience of leading and managing finance team Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance, audit processed Experience in the Education, Charity or Public Sector ss such has knowledge of SORP, FRS102 Strong analytical, financial modelling and forecasting skills Advanced Excel skills Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply) Howett Thorpe is delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking and highly respected Multi-Academy Trust that is embarking on a transformative phase of growth. With a strong reputation for educational excellence and a clear vision for the future, the Trust is continuing to expand its consortium of schools in a measured and values-led manner, ensuring that quality, culture and educational outcomes remain at the heart of every decision.
Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of a national charity supporting people with hearing and sight loss, as they look for their next Chief Executive Officer? Location: Hybrid, working from Birmingham office 3 days per week Salary: £90k Contract: Permanent, full time 37 hours per week We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer for this national charity supporting people who are deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired, severely sight impaired, and those with dual sensory loss. They work alongside clients, their families, and carers to ensure they can access the opportunities, services, and information that matter most. We are seeking a strategic, values driven CEO to lead the organisation into its next chapter. This is a hands-on leadership role and you will shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and ensure this organisation continues to grow its impact, reputation, and financial sustainability. View this page in BSL by pasting this link into your browser: What you will do Provide visible leadership to the organisation, inspiring and motivating a multi-disciplinary team while fostering a high performing, inclusive, and collaborative culture. Translate strategy into action, delivering operational priorities and ensuring services meet the highest standards. Take responsibility for financial stability, new business, fundraising, and income generation, and embedding a sustainable funding model Act as the public face of this charity, influencing the national conversation on sensory impairments, building partnerships, and engaging stakeholders across sectors Lead governance, risk management, compliance, safeguarding, and data protection, reporting to the Board and supporting trustees in their responsibilities. Who we're looking for Proven senior leadership experience in the not-for-profit, social, or private sectors, with a track record of delivering strategy, growth, and change Commercial acumen, with experience securing funding, generating income growth, and managing budgets Skilled at partnership building, stakeholder engagement, and influencing policy or national agendas Experienced at Board level and able to lead and motivate teams while fostering a strong organisational culture Familiarity with working with people with a sensory impairment, those with disabilities or vulnerable adults Credible, confident, and collaborative, with the courage to make bold decisions and the energy to drive innovation Additional Considerations Full time role, requirement to be Midlands-based (Birmingham) typically 3 days per week Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, wellbeing, and sustainable practices This is an opportunity to lead a respected, impactful organisation where your leadership, vision, and energy will make a real difference in people's lives. How to apply Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Amelia Lee at Charity People, as the first step. If your experience matches what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with further information on how to make your formal application. Deadline : 9am on Thursday 25th June Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of a national charity supporting people with hearing and sight loss, as they look for their next Chief Executive Officer? Location: Hybrid, working from Birmingham office 3 days per week Salary: £90k Contract: Permanent, full time 37 hours per week We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer for this national charity supporting people who are deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired, severely sight impaired, and those with dual sensory loss. They work alongside clients, their families, and carers to ensure they can access the opportunities, services, and information that matter most. We are seeking a strategic, values driven CEO to lead the organisation into its next chapter. This is a hands-on leadership role and you will shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and ensure this organisation continues to grow its impact, reputation, and financial sustainability. View this page in BSL by pasting this link into your browser: What you will do Provide visible leadership to the organisation, inspiring and motivating a multi-disciplinary team while fostering a high performing, inclusive, and collaborative culture. Translate strategy into action, delivering operational priorities and ensuring services meet the highest standards. Take responsibility for financial stability, new business, fundraising, and income generation, and embedding a sustainable funding model Act as the public face of this charity, influencing the national conversation on sensory impairments, building partnerships, and engaging stakeholders across sectors Lead governance, risk management, compliance, safeguarding, and data protection, reporting to the Board and supporting trustees in their responsibilities. Who we're looking for Proven senior leadership experience in the not-for-profit, social, or private sectors, with a track record of delivering strategy, growth, and change Commercial acumen, with experience securing funding, generating income growth, and managing budgets Skilled at partnership building, stakeholder engagement, and influencing policy or national agendas Experienced at Board level and able to lead and motivate teams while fostering a strong organisational culture Familiarity with working with people with a sensory impairment, those with disabilities or vulnerable adults Credible, confident, and collaborative, with the courage to make bold decisions and the energy to drive innovation Additional Considerations Full time role, requirement to be Midlands-based (Birmingham) typically 3 days per week Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, wellbeing, and sustainable practices This is an opportunity to lead a respected, impactful organisation where your leadership, vision, and energy will make a real difference in people's lives. How to apply Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Amelia Lee at Charity People, as the first step. If your experience matches what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with further information on how to make your formal application. Deadline : 9am on Thursday 25th June Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
BMC Recruitment Group Ltd
Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
BMC Recruitment Group are currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant for their client in Newton Aycliffe, a well-established family run business. As part of their ongoing commitment to their clients and their growth plans, they are moving to a new 57,000 sq. ft facility at Aycliffe Point , Newton Aycliffe . As the company Scales, the Managing Director requires a highly capable, proactive and commercially minded Executive Assistant to provide a high level of support across the group of two companies. This is an exciting time to join this family run business who have over 20 years experience in the care sector. You will be working from their new, modern site at Newton Aycliffe. Which will offer close links to the A1 and it s also on a public transport route. Working closely with the Managing Director to remove day to day administrative pressure this will include; improving organisation, managing his email inbox, along with assisting with reports and proposals, ensuring key actions are followed up to meet deadlines. You must be happy to be flexible to the needs of the business; this may mean downing tools at short notice and dealing with an urgent report for a client or manager that may not have been on your; things to do list for that day. You ll be highly organised, discreet, confident, and commercially aware, whilst being comfortable to work across multiple departments supporting sales and marketing activity when needed. These are all key attributes in you being a success in this role. This will then offer you progression in time. Key Benefits Full time Permanent Competitive salary & Benefits Early finish on a Friday Career Progression/Development Fresh Fruit, snacks, Tea/coffee facilities, water and juices provided free by the company Responsibilities/Requirements: Proven experience in a similar role with a SME, supporting MD, CEO or a senior leadership team Confident, excellent communication skills, strong diligence Strong IT skills, including Microsoft office, Excel, PowerPoint and ideally CRM/ERP systems. NetSuite would be ana advantage Manage MD s inbox, flagging urgent matters and drafting a response where appropriate Diary management, meetings, travel arrangements Prepare agenda s, notes ahead of meetings Ensure MD is prepared for internal/external meetings including board meetings Attend SLT and other keys meetings alongside the MD Experience coordinating projects, agencies, supplier and external partners Confidence in preparing minutes, reports, presentations, and customer facing documents If you would like to work for a company who strive to offer the best service to clients and their own employees, email (url removed) or apply online today!
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
BMC Recruitment Group are currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant for their client in Newton Aycliffe, a well-established family run business. As part of their ongoing commitment to their clients and their growth plans, they are moving to a new 57,000 sq. ft facility at Aycliffe Point , Newton Aycliffe . As the company Scales, the Managing Director requires a highly capable, proactive and commercially minded Executive Assistant to provide a high level of support across the group of two companies. This is an exciting time to join this family run business who have over 20 years experience in the care sector. You will be working from their new, modern site at Newton Aycliffe. Which will offer close links to the A1 and it s also on a public transport route. Working closely with the Managing Director to remove day to day administrative pressure this will include; improving organisation, managing his email inbox, along with assisting with reports and proposals, ensuring key actions are followed up to meet deadlines. You must be happy to be flexible to the needs of the business; this may mean downing tools at short notice and dealing with an urgent report for a client or manager that may not have been on your; things to do list for that day. You ll be highly organised, discreet, confident, and commercially aware, whilst being comfortable to work across multiple departments supporting sales and marketing activity when needed. These are all key attributes in you being a success in this role. This will then offer you progression in time. Key Benefits Full time Permanent Competitive salary & Benefits Early finish on a Friday Career Progression/Development Fresh Fruit, snacks, Tea/coffee facilities, water and juices provided free by the company Responsibilities/Requirements: Proven experience in a similar role with a SME, supporting MD, CEO or a senior leadership team Confident, excellent communication skills, strong diligence Strong IT skills, including Microsoft office, Excel, PowerPoint and ideally CRM/ERP systems. NetSuite would be ana advantage Manage MD s inbox, flagging urgent matters and drafting a response where appropriate Diary management, meetings, travel arrangements Prepare agenda s, notes ahead of meetings Ensure MD is prepared for internal/external meetings including board meetings Attend SLT and other keys meetings alongside the MD Experience coordinating projects, agencies, supplier and external partners Confidence in preparing minutes, reports, presentations, and customer facing documents If you would like to work for a company who strive to offer the best service to clients and their own employees, email (url removed) or apply online today!
Pathway Group is hiring a Business Development Manager to grow our footprint across all funding streams, including Apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, AEB, Advanced Learner Loans, and our commercial training offer. You will be working alongside our Contract Managers and Performance Team to grow the contracts, build relationships with employers and referral agencies, and develop commercial offers that meet the needs of both employers and learners. What you will be doing Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with employers, referral agencies and stakeholders Building and managing a pipeline across funded and commercial training Meeting monthly performance and financial KPIs Developing commercial offers tailored to employer and learner needs Using CRM and data to inform sales activity and lead retention Representing Pathway at events, panels and within the wider sector Working with the Marketing team on lead generation and brand visibility What we are looking for Proven business development experience, ideally in skills, training, education or related B2B services A track record of meeting and exceeding targets Understanding of Ofsted and ESFA funding streams is a significant advantage Strong commercial awareness Good written and spoken communication Self-starter able to manage their own diary Working proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office and reporting tools Eligibility to work in the UK What we offer 32,000 to 35,000 base salary Uncapped commission, realistic OTE of 50,000+ Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday Birmingham B25 office with free parking 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Working directly with senior leadership on strategy and growth A note from our CEO "As a new team member, you are expected to hit the ground running and be competent with dealing with Business Development swiftly in a way that is lean, agile and responsive." To apply Send your CV via CV Library. We will come back to suitable applicants within five working days. Pathway Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. You must have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Pathway Group is hiring a Business Development Manager to grow our footprint across all funding streams, including Apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, AEB, Advanced Learner Loans, and our commercial training offer. You will be working alongside our Contract Managers and Performance Team to grow the contracts, build relationships with employers and referral agencies, and develop commercial offers that meet the needs of both employers and learners. What you will be doing Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with employers, referral agencies and stakeholders Building and managing a pipeline across funded and commercial training Meeting monthly performance and financial KPIs Developing commercial offers tailored to employer and learner needs Using CRM and data to inform sales activity and lead retention Representing Pathway at events, panels and within the wider sector Working with the Marketing team on lead generation and brand visibility What we are looking for Proven business development experience, ideally in skills, training, education or related B2B services A track record of meeting and exceeding targets Understanding of Ofsted and ESFA funding streams is a significant advantage Strong commercial awareness Good written and spoken communication Self-starter able to manage their own diary Working proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office and reporting tools Eligibility to work in the UK What we offer 32,000 to 35,000 base salary Uncapped commission, realistic OTE of 50,000+ Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday Birmingham B25 office with free parking 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Working directly with senior leadership on strategy and growth A note from our CEO "As a new team member, you are expected to hit the ground running and be competent with dealing with Business Development swiftly in a way that is lean, agile and responsive." To apply Send your CV via CV Library. We will come back to suitable applicants within five working days. Pathway Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. You must have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client in Romsey for a Personal Assistant to provide support to the CEO and wider leadership team. This is a highly integrated role that combines executive support and operational coordination. Working closely with senior leadership, the PA to CEO will play a key role in ensuring priorities remain aligned, communication flows effectively, and day-to-day business operations run smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is commercially aware, solutions-focused, and confident managing multiple responsibilities with professionalism and discretion. Key Responsibilities of the PA to CEO Manage the CEO s diary, scheduling, travel arrangements, and day-to-day priorities Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and briefing documents, and track follow-up actions Act as a central point of communication between the CEO, leadership team, and external stakeholders Manage confidential correspondence and ensure information is handled with discretion Support operational coordination across the business to maintain workflow and delivery timelines Identify and resolve operational challenges proactively before escalation is required Build strong working relationships across teams to support collaboration and business efficiency Key Competencies of the PA to CEO Strong experience providing PA or Executive Assistant support to senior leadership Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Professional communication and stakeholder management skills High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving Strong attention to detail with excellent time management capabilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business administration systems Employment Type : Permanent Hours : Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern : Predominantly office-based candidates must be within comfortable commuting distance of Romsey, Hampshire. Following a successful probation period, some home working flexibility (2 3 days per week) may be available. If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity and make your mark in a fast-paced, supportive, and growing business, please APPLY NOW!
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client in Romsey for a Personal Assistant to provide support to the CEO and wider leadership team. This is a highly integrated role that combines executive support and operational coordination. Working closely with senior leadership, the PA to CEO will play a key role in ensuring priorities remain aligned, communication flows effectively, and day-to-day business operations run smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is commercially aware, solutions-focused, and confident managing multiple responsibilities with professionalism and discretion. Key Responsibilities of the PA to CEO Manage the CEO s diary, scheduling, travel arrangements, and day-to-day priorities Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and briefing documents, and track follow-up actions Act as a central point of communication between the CEO, leadership team, and external stakeholders Manage confidential correspondence and ensure information is handled with discretion Support operational coordination across the business to maintain workflow and delivery timelines Identify and resolve operational challenges proactively before escalation is required Build strong working relationships across teams to support collaboration and business efficiency Key Competencies of the PA to CEO Strong experience providing PA or Executive Assistant support to senior leadership Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Professional communication and stakeholder management skills High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving Strong attention to detail with excellent time management capabilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business administration systems Employment Type : Permanent Hours : Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern : Predominantly office-based candidates must be within comfortable commuting distance of Romsey, Hampshire. Following a successful probation period, some home working flexibility (2 3 days per week) may be available. If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity and make your mark in a fast-paced, supportive, and growing business, please APPLY NOW!
Our client, based in Cambridge, is looking for an experienced, part-time, Executive Assistant to support their CEO. The role will be 20-22.5hrs per week/5 days per week and is primarily a remote role, with one day per week to be worked in the office . There is some flexibility around start times but the hours will be worked in the mornings. The Executive Assistant will need to be experienced in the role, able to quickly establish effective ways of working. Key responsibilities will include: Diary and calendar management Travel arrangements Email management and first point of contact to the CEO General administrative and operational support Preparing for and attending weekly planning meetings Candidates will need to have the following skills and experience: Proven Executive Assistant experience Strong working proficiency with technology and digital tools Excellent organisational skills Proven ability to be flexible and to adapt to changes at short notice A background in either technology or the education sector would be desirable.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Our client, based in Cambridge, is looking for an experienced, part-time, Executive Assistant to support their CEO. The role will be 20-22.5hrs per week/5 days per week and is primarily a remote role, with one day per week to be worked in the office . There is some flexibility around start times but the hours will be worked in the mornings. The Executive Assistant will need to be experienced in the role, able to quickly establish effective ways of working. Key responsibilities will include: Diary and calendar management Travel arrangements Email management and first point of contact to the CEO General administrative and operational support Preparing for and attending weekly planning meetings Candidates will need to have the following skills and experience: Proven Executive Assistant experience Strong working proficiency with technology and digital tools Excellent organisational skills Proven ability to be flexible and to adapt to changes at short notice A background in either technology or the education sector would be desirable.
