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Executive Director of Finance, Operations & Growth Charity People have partnered with a £15million turnover hospice with sites in Luton and Bedford, in finding their next Executive Director of Finance, Operations and Growth. This is a pivotal moment to join the hospice strengthening their impact and secure their long-term future. We are seeking an outstanding Executive Director of Finance, Operations & Growth to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is a high-profile, mission-critical role that combines strategic financial leadership with operational excellence and commercial growth. You will play a central role in ensuring the Hospice's future sustainability, driving income diversification, and enabling transformational change that supports the delivery of exceptional care. You will be delivering an ambitious new strategy working closely with an inspiring CEO, collaborative and forward thinking SLT and Board of Trustees. The hospice is in the top 25 of 100 Best Companies to work for. Salary: circa £90,000 per annum there is a performance related incremental scale offered to all staff. Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours Flexibility: the hospice has a flexible working policy available to all staff including partial home working (initially three days a week and will reduce to two days a week) Key Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership: Shape and deliver the organisation's financial strategy, providing insightful analysis and robust planning to ensure long-term sustainability, effective risk management, and strong financial governance. Finance Function Excellence: Lead a high-performing finance function, ensuring accurate, timely reporting, strong financial controls, and continuous improvement in systems, processes, and business partnering across the organisation. Growth & Commercial Strategy: Lead and support the development and performance of trading and commercial income streams, including working with our excellent Ass. Director of Trading and Commercial , identifying new opportunities and forging strategic partnerships to diversify income. Operations, Estates & Sustainability: Provide strategic oversight of procurement, estates, facilities, and sustainability, ensuring efficient, compliant, and forward-thinking operations aligned to net zero and environmental goals. Transformation & Major Projects: Lead and sponsor strategic initiatives and capital programmes, developing robust business cases and ensuring effective delivery, governance, and realisation of benefits. Executive Leadership & Governance: Act as a key member of the Executive Team, building strong relationships with the Board and Audit and Risk committee, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance. Organisational Stewardship: Ensure effective use of resources, robust risk management, and strong organisational performance, while acting as an ambassador for the hospice and upholding its values at all times. Person Specification Senior Leadership Experience: Proven track record in a Board or Executive-level finance leadership role, ideally within a complex, multi-faceted organisation. Sector specific: Senior financial and operational leadership experience within a charity or not-for-profit sector; Or strong desire to be working in a mission driven organisation Charity SORP: Strong understanding of Charity Commission requirements and SORP. Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Demonstrable success in financial strategy, commercial income generation, and driving sustainable organisational growth. Financial Expertise: Professionally qualified (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with deep knowledge of financial governance, planning, reporting, and risk management. Operational Leadership: Experience overseeing operations, estates, procurement, or infrastructure, with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. Change & Transformation Capability: Strong experience leading large-scale transformation programmes and delivering measurable organisational impact. Values-Driven Leader: A collaborative and inspiring leader who models integrity, builds high-performing teams, and is committed to the values and mission of hospice care. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to respond to three written questions to highlight their experience, approach, and leadership style. Role will be closing on 24th June, 2026 First stage interview via MSTeams or in person 2nd July, 2026 Second stage in person 7th or 8th July, 2026 followed by an informal chat to "get to know" on 10th or 13th July, 2026 Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that deliberately champions equity, diversity and inclusion. We know charities thrive when inclusion is at the centre of decision making. We proudly match organisations with talent based on skills and values, not background - because diverse teams deliver stronger results.

Head of Taxation & Customs South Wales Competitive Executive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Full-Time Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Head of Taxation & Customs to lead a UK tax function during a significant period of business transformation and investment. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is a strategic leadership position responsible for shaping tax strategy, optimising cash performance, managing tax risk and ensuring compliance across a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Leading a team of 10 tax professionals, including four direct reports, you will play a critical role in supporting major business transformation programmes, process optimisation initiatives and digital tax developments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded tax leader to influence business strategy at the highest level while driving operational excellence across direct and indirect taxation. Key Duties Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of tax specialists. Build a future-focused tax function aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Take overall accountability for all internal and external tax activities and deliverables. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and professional development. Develop and implement the UK tax strategy to support business growth and operational objectives. Manage the organisation's tax risk profile and ensure robust governance processes are maintained. Maintain strong working relationships with HMRC and other regulatory bodies. Lead Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance and tax governance frameworks. Oversee all UK tax compliance, reporting, forecasting and payment obligations. Support the business in navigating increasingly complex customs and international trade requirements. Requirements Extensive senior-level tax experience within a large corporate, multinational, manufacturing, industrial or complex business environment. Strong technical expertise across both direct and indirect taxation. Detailed knowledge of UK tax legislation and international tax frameworks. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver strategic tax outcomes. Experience leading tax transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance compliance, risk management and business objectives. Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities. Ability to navigate complex regulatory and organisational change. Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) and/or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). Professional membership with a recognised accounting or tax body. Degree-qualified or equivalent professional experience. What We Offer Competitive executive salary. Performance-related bonus. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to lead a critical function during a major period of business transformation and investment. Exposure to senior executive leadership and strategic decision-making. Opportunity to shape tax strategy within a complex and evolving organisation. Long-term career development and progression opportunities. Interested? If you are an experienced tax leader looking for a strategic senior leadership opportunity, apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for a confidential discussion. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Hays are delighted to be retained by Halton Housing to recruit their next Director of Finance. Your New Company Halton Housing is an award-winning housing association managing over 7,000 homes across Cheshire and the North West, committed to its purpose of Improving People's Lives.More than just a housing provider, Halton Housing supports customers at every stage of their journey-from renting and shared ownership to outright homeownership-while continuing to invest in both new and existing homes. Over the last three years, the organisation has delivered over 200 new homes, with ambitious plans to deliver around 300 additional affordable homes between 2026 and 2029.This is a rare opportunity to join a financially strong, forward-thinking organisation that blends commercial rigour with clear social purpose and long-term growth ambition. Your New Role Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and sitting on the Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation remains financially robust, compliant, and well-positioned for the future. Key responsibilities include: - Leading and developing a high-performing finance team, driving excellence and continuous improvement - Shaping and delivering long-term financial planning, including complex modelling and scenario analysis - Partnering with the Board, Executive and senior leaders to inform strategic decision-making - Co-leading the organisation's treasury strategy, including funding, cashflow management, and lender relationships- Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, audit requirements, and financial covenants - Overseeing high-quality financial and performance reporting to internal and external stakeholders - Strengthening internal controls and governance frameworks - Aligning financial strategy with wider organisational objectives and growth ambitions This is a broad, impactful role-combining strategy, leadership, governance, and commercial insight-with genuine influence at Board level. What You'll Need to Succeed To thrive in this role, you will bring a blend of technical excellence, leadership capability, and strategic thinking: - A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) - Housing Association experience is essential for this role. - Proven experience working with Boards, Committees, and senior stakeholders, - Demonstrable leadership experience - Excellent communication skills - A proactive, solutions-focused mindset What you will get in return This is more than a finance role-it is a chance to shape the future of an organisation that makes a real difference. You will gain Board-level exposure, strategic influence, and the opportunity to contribute to communities across the region, all within a supportive and purpose-driven environment. In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a fantastic benefits package including Hybrid working and a generous pension and holiday entitlement. If you are looking for your next step-change leadership role where you can combine technical expertise with the opportunity to impact the future development of a very special organisation, then we are keen to hear from you. What you need to do now Please click apply to send your cv to Hays and you will be contacted by our retained consultant Mike McGibbon for a confidential discussion.For more information please visit our dedicated microsite here Date 22nd June.Any cvs sent directly to Halton will be forwarded to Hays as the retained consultants Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

"The Bar is Back" - and we need your financial leadership, commercial insight, and drive for operational excellence to help us scale from 20 million to 70 million bars a year. At Soapworks , we create high-quality, sustainable soap products for global brands - and as we enter an exciting phase of rapid growth, we re looking for an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making. From driving robust financial controls and delivering accurate, timely reporting to supporting investment decisions and shaping long-term financial strategy, you ll play a critical role in ensuring our commercial success as we scale - safeguarding profitability, managing risk, and enabling sustainable growth. At Soapworks, we do more than produce soap - we also manufacture a variety of personal care products, including hair and body cleansers and aromatic oils. As a key member of our leadership team, you ll help shape the future of our business, working alongside a passionate and innovative workforce committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation. The Role at a Glance: Financial Controller Glasgow / Remote Working Fridays £65,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE + 33 days holiday, rising with service Plus Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and More Full Time - Permanent Hours of Work (37.5hrs per week): 8am - 4.30pm (Mon-Thurs), 8am - 3pm (Fri - working from home) Reporting to: Managing Director Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted Company: UKs Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base Who s products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! And More Your Background / Skills: Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA plus solid practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. Leading and developing a finance team. Experience working with BI tools. Food, Manufacturing, Personal care Ideally exposure to contract manufacturing Our Story: Founded in 1988 by The Body Shop entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, Soapworks has always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world s top brands as a leading supplier and partner. In 2018, we joined the Daabon Group, a global leader in sustainable and organic ingredients, further strengthening our commitment to ethical and eco-friendly production. As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps. Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. But we re not stopping there - we are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring that our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create. Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well developed SOAP AID programme where we collaborate with NGOs and Charities to donate life saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster across the world demonstrating our commitment to global well-being. We don t just make soap - we create products that align with a better, more sustainable future. The Opportunity: Soapworks is looking for a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the optimisation and innovation of our finance operations as we scale up the business. In this key role, you ll focus on enhancing financial processes, improving reporting accuracy, and strengthening overall financial performance - driving cost control, supporting strategic investments, and ensuring robust financial governance in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. With ambitious growth plans ahead, we need someone who s passionate about financial excellence, data-driven decision making, and helping to shape a sustainable, profitable future for Soapworks. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on financial strategy to support company objectives. • Lead, motivate, and develop the finance team to ensure high performance. • Provide financial guidance to managers and staff to help achieve targets. • Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions. • Prepare annual budgets, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow. • Present financial reports to the Board and participate in monthly meetings. • Oversee Group Reporting, including monthly sales and P&L reports. • Deliver financial updates at fortnightly KPI meetings. • Produce monthly management accounts and Finance Board reports. • Coordinate year-end reporting and external audits. • Manage operational performance reviews and P&L reforecasts. • Prepare monthly 13-week cash flow forecasts. • Authorise and ensure accuracy of supplier payments. • Review product costings with BDM for new business opportunities. • Analyse profitability by customer and product type. • Develop Capex business cases and payback analysis with senior management. • Liaise with auditors to ensure accurate statutory reporting. • Maintain relationships with banking partners and supply management accounts. Education/Qualifications: • Fully ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified along with practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. • Educated to degree level. Experience/Skills/Knowledge: • Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a finance team. • Working in a multiple margin control and strict cash-flow management business • Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reports and compliance documentation • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address financial discrepancies and operational inefficiencies. • Knowledge of working with BI tools to drive financial improvements • Proficient in MS Office • Knowledge of integrating new ERP system such as MS Dynamics / Business Central or equivalent would be preferable. Aptitudes/Attributes: • Excellent organisational skills • Strong communication skills with the ability to provide financial information to non-financial stakeholders • Strong analytical skills and capable of breaking down complex financial issues and identifying patterns, risks and opportunities • Good time management skill with the ability to work under pressure • An excellent team player who can work alongside other members of the executive team to deliver the strategic plan of the business Other Job Requirements: • May need to be able to travel What s on Offer: • Competitive Market Salary • 4-weekly pay cycle • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service • Pension • Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary • Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role • Access to who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work, as well as discounts with various retailers. Sounds like a good fit? 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Director of Finance Job, Halton Housing, Widnes, £95500 plus car Hays are delighted to be retained by Halton Housing to recruit their next Director of Finance. Your New Company Halton Housing is an award-winning housing association managing over 7,000 homes across Cheshire and the North West, committed to its purpose of Improving People's Lives.More than just a housing provider, Halton Housing supports customers at every stage of their journey-from renting and shared ownership to outright homeownership-while continuing to invest in both new and existing homes. Over the last three years, the organisation has delivered over 200 new homes, with ambitious plans to deliver around 300 additional affordable homes between 2026 and 2029.As an anchor organisation and one of the largest local employers, Halton Housing employs around 300 people and plays a vital role in shaping thriving, sustainable communities-backed by significant ongoing investment, including £19m into existing homes in the last year alone.This is a rare opportunity to join a financially strong, forward-thinking organisation that blends commercial rigour with clear social purpose and long-term growth ambition. Your New Role Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and sitting on the Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation remains financially robust, compliant, and well-positioned for the future.Key responsibilities include:- Leading and developing a high-performing finance team, driving excellence and continuous improvement- Shaping and delivering long-term financial planning, including complex modelling and scenario analysis- Partnering with the Board, Executive and senior leaders to inform strategic decision-making- Co-leading the organisation's treasury strategy, including funding, cashflow management, and lender relationships- Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, audit requirements, and financial covenants- Overseeing high-quality financial and performance reporting to internal and external stakeholders- Strengthening internal controls and governance frameworks- Aligning financial strategy with wider organisational objectives and growth ambitionsThis is a broad, impactful role-combining strategy, leadership, governance, and commercial insight-with genuine influence at Board level. What You'll Need to Succeed To thrive in this role, you will bring a blend of technical excellence, leadership capability, and strategic thinking:- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)- Housing Association experience is essential for this role.- Proven experience working with Boards, Committees, and senior stakeholders, presenting complex financial insights with impact- Strong track record in financial planning, business modelling, and risk management- Demonstrable leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire teams- Excellent communication skills and executive presence, with credibility to influence at all levels- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement What you will get in return This is more than a finance role-it is a chance to shape the future of an organisation that makes a real difference. You will gain Board-level exposure, strategic influence, and the opportunity to contribute to communities across the region, all within a supportive and purpose-driven environment.In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a fantastic benefits package including Hybrid working and a generous pension and holiday entitlement.If you are looking for your next step-change leadership role where you can combine technical expertise with the opportunity to impact the future development of a very special organisation, then we are keen to hear from you. What you need to do now Please click apply to send your cv to Hays and you will be contacted by our retained consultant Mike McGibbon for a confidential discussion.For more information please visit our dedicated microsite here Date 22nd June. Any cvs sent directly to Halton will be forwarded to Hays as the retained consultants.

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.

Head of Taxation & Customs South Wales Competitive Executive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Full-Time Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Head of Taxation & Customs to lead a UK tax function during a significant period of business transformation and investment. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is a strategic leadership position responsible for shaping tax strategy, optimising cash performance, managing tax risk and ensuring compliance across a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Leading a team of 10 tax professionals, including four direct reports, you will play a critical role in supporting major business transformation programmes, process optimisation initiatives and digital tax developments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded tax leader to influence business strategy at the highest level while driving operational excellence across direct and indirect taxation. Key Duties Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of tax specialists. Build a future-focused tax function aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Take overall accountability for all internal and external tax activities and deliverables. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and professional development. Develop and implement the UK tax strategy to support business growth and operational objectives. Manage the organisation's tax risk profile and ensure robust governance processes are maintained. Maintain strong working relationships with HMRC and other regulatory bodies. Lead Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance and tax governance frameworks. Oversee all UK tax compliance, reporting, forecasting and payment obligations. Support the business in navigating increasingly complex customs and international trade requirements. Requirements Extensive senior-level tax experience within a large corporate, multinational, manufacturing, industrial or complex business environment. Strong technical expertise across both direct and indirect taxation. Detailed knowledge of UK tax legislation and international tax frameworks. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver strategic tax outcomes. Experience leading tax transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance compliance, risk management and business objectives. Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities. Ability to navigate complex regulatory and organisational change. Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) and/or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). Professional membership with a recognised accounting or tax body. Degree-qualified or equivalent professional experience. What We Offer Competitive executive salary. Performance-related bonus. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to lead a critical function during a major period of business transformation and investment. Exposure to senior executive leadership and strategic decision-making. Opportunity to shape tax strategy within a complex and evolving organisation. Long-term career development and progression opportunities. Interested? If you are an experienced tax leader looking for a strategic senior leadership opportunity, apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for a confidential discussion. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Marketing Operations Director is a senior-level role responsible for developing and implementing effective processes to support the Marketing, Sales, & Central Operations to function effectively and ensure the efficient use of marketing technology, data analytics, and processes. This role is crucial for driving operational excellence within MSC, ensuring alignment with BDO firm-wide objectives, and leading teams of marketing delivery professionals. The Director will collaborate with various departments, including Streams, IT, Finance, and Data Office teams, to ensure optimised campaign execution, budget management, and regulatory compliance. In this challenging and rewarding role you'll: Marketing Strategy & Vision: Define and implement a comprehensive marketing operations vision and strategy supporting MSC's overall strategy, to drive intelligent decision-making through precise data analysis. Oversee the entire marketing operations roadmap, including evaluation, selection, implementation, and customisation of marketing technology to meet functional needs. Budget & Financial Management: Collaborate with budget owners to develop, manage, and administer the marketing budget, ensuring proper cost tracking and accountability. Partner with analytics teams to report on marketing performance metrics, including customer lifetime value and acquisition cost, and provide insights for data-driven strategy. Data Analysis & Marketing Performance: Take the lead to build the necessary infrastructure to allow tracking and reporting of marketing funnels, including key metrics such as volume, conversion rates, and value, with segmentation by sector, stream, geography, and persona. Collaborate with the national streams marketing teams to leverage engagement data for more effective marketing strategies. Team Leadership & Development: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing marketing operations and delivery team by providing coaching, development opportunities, and filling talent gaps where needed. Ensure that policies, procedures, and processes are clearly defined, documented, and adhered to, promoting operational efficiency and data accuracy. Technology Management: Own the marketing technology stack, ensuring it is maintained, optimised, and customised for users. Identify opportunities to simplify and improve systems and processes, avoiding unnecessary complexity and customisation. Project & Campaign Coordination: Line management of Head of Marketing Engagement, with subsequent oversight of team delivering on projects and integrated marketing campaigns from planning to execution and post-campaign analysis. Line of sight to ensure infrastructure and operational marketing projects - such as improved reporting or investment in martech stack - are executed efficiently and align with the strategic goals of the PMDs and Streams. Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management: Regularly engage stakeholders across MSC, streams, Central Operations, and external vendors to align on marketing performance and strategies. Manage external partnerships, where necessary, and negotiate contracts with vendors to optimise marketing resources. Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. You'll be someone with: Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Business Administration, or a related field. Extensive proven experience in marketing operations, with experience in a management role. Expertise in marketing technology, including designing and managing a marketing technology stack. Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills. Proven track record of managing large budgets and driving data-driven marketing decisions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Ability to multitask, prioritise, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience with enterprise software, SaaS, and knowledge of GDPR and related regulations is a plus. Strategic and analytical mindset with attention to detail. Strong leadership presence with experience managing and developing high-performance teams. Proficiency in MS Office and marketing analytics tools. Ability to manage relationships with external partners and vendors. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. 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Are you passionate about youth work with leadership experience? We are looking for a Director of Youth Work to provide effective leadership and management for the Youth Work team within FAST London. The Director of Youth Work will sit in the Leadership Team, working in collaboration with the CEO and youth workers to ensure FAST s overall strategic objectives and desired outcomes are met. Who we are FAST London (FAST) is a Christian youth charity based on the Patmore Estate focused on supporting -year-olds from deprived backgrounds in Battersea and South Lambeth. Our mission is to help young people succeed by creating safe spaces and providing diversionary and inspiring activities that develop resilience and inspire hope in efforts to achieve this. We build relationships with young people by engaging with them in environments where they feel most comfortable whilst doing activities they love. Once relationships are developed, we work with young people and stakeholders to overcome challenges and unlock potential.We also provide opportunities for young people to explore the Christian faith as we believe it transforms lives. We serve people without regard to their religion or ethnic background. Context for this role This is a pivotal moment for FAST, as the need for our work has grown significantly. More young people are falling into poverty and struggling in school, making our mission more urgent than ever. Although capacity remains a challenge especially with a 60% reduction in public youth programmes over the past decade (YMCA, 2020) we continue to grow strong, engaging over 400 young people annually. Our desire is to build and sustain a healthy youth organisation that delivers excellent and vibrant youth work. We aim to make a lasting difference in young people s lives and to cultivate a team of empowered, well-equipped staff who love what they do. To achieve this, expanding our team is essential . We are seeking someone with experience in delivering and leading youth work, as well as insight into developing a healthy organisation. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for driving meaningful results, a strong work ethic, and strategic thinking. We would love to hear from you if you: Qualities and Attributes Are a committed Christian who loves young people with a heart for the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that inspire confidence and develop a culture of excellence. Are an experienced manager, with an ability to grasp detail and translate ideas into strategies and deliverable outcomes. Are highly organised, adaptable, problem solver with a focus on results. Can think systematically with knowledge of systems and governance of systems Experience Have experience delivering frontline youth work in group sessions as well as one-to-one mentoring- experience delivering football projects is ideal Have experience managing projects and a track record for developing the systems, quality assurance that support organisational excellence; Have experience of managing Safeguarding and Risk within an organisation. Have experience in finance and managing budgets Have experience of project design, development and evaluation Have experience of working in senior leadership in an organisation and a track record of driving strategic vision to reality This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder is a practising Christian male under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.