Job Description The Independent Football Regulator The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime; set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. The Legal Team The IFR's legal team plays a core role in advising and supporting all areas of our functions. This work will include advising, amongst other issues, on the IFR's powers and obligations, current and future consultation exercises, the legal risks attaching to different regulatory strategies and approaches, regulatory investigations and enforcement, litigation and appeals, the IFR's decision-making obligations, corporate governance and wider public law issues. The Role The IFR is looking to add an additional lawyer with significant corporate law experience to add to/compliment the existing expertise within the IFR's legal function which currently comprises 8 lawyers with a range of public, regulatory, commercial and litigation skills/backgrounds. The role will be b based in our Manchester office. Essential Requirements Post qualification experience advising on corporate law matters including the following: complex corporate ownership structures mergers and acquisitions/investments including in a multi-jurisdictional setting corporate governance and decision-making processes general corporate advisory work, including advising on the Companies Act 2006 The ability to work effectively in a wider team and build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and others Have a track record of picking up new and complex areas of legal work quickly and providing context-appropriate corporate advice in high-profile and fast-moving situations. The ability to effectively managing legal risk, providing sound legal direction, leadership and oversight to ensure quality outcomes. Creative thinking and excellent judgement to deliver authoritative and credible legal advice, at pace, to facilitate practical solutions. Desirable Skills Experience in public law (ideally working for a regulator) and/or insolvency law Academic and Professional Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in their first degree, in any subject. Where an applicant holds an overseas degree qualification this should be equivalent to a 2:2 degree. We will consider applicants who do not have a 2:2 degree but only where satisfactory evidence of equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement can be provided (e.g. via relevant experience and results achieved for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC . Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales however, we also accept applications from overseas qualified candidates. You must have completed a training contract/pupillage/qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board or CILEx. Please note that candidates cannot apply more than 3 months before their qualification date. Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6 , in all of the following seven foundation subjects in law: Contract Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts Law; European Union Law; Land Law; Public Law; Law of Tort Note: There are specific requirements relating to academic achievement in the CILEx Level 6 exams where these are being used to demonstrate 2:2 degree equivalence. Chartered Legal Executives should note that we will be willing to accept an overall average score of 65% or above across exams passed in the seven foundation subjects in law (where studied at CILEx Level 6) as demonstrating 2.2 degree equivalence, where a 2.2 degree is not held. Information Session We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by members of the IFR legal team and will take place on: Wednesday 1st July at 10.00am The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions. Please register your interest by filling out this form and you will be sent an invitation. The invites will be sent the night before the session. The sessions are not recorded. Please note that the session will not focus on the IFR recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to Terms and Conditions of Employment If successful you will join a Non Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension, or take as cash (post tax) Reward we will have a performance based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave Flexible and hybrid working, 40% in office attendance Occupational sick pay 9 months paid Maternity Leave + generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! How to Apply To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which will assessed against experience ACV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on Civil Service Jobs on the Civil Service Jobs application form. A Statement of Suitability (a maximum of 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted and explain how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience evidence your suitability. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed however these will not be considered in the assessment of your application except in circumstances where there are a high number and calibre of candidates. For the shortlist, we will select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application. In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial review will be conducted on the statement of suitability only. Those who are successful in the initial review will then be scored on all elements of the application. The Interview The interview process will consist of two rounds: First Round A presentation with a Q&A session followed by competency-style questions. The presentation title and competency questions will be sent out in advance of the interview. Second round A more general discussion around your CV and experience. Your first round interview will take place online and your second round interview will take place in person at the IFR's Manchester Office. Further Information A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. The IFR has a location neutral pay scale. For more information on this, please see the 'Candidate Information Pack' attached. Reasonable Adjustments We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. To request an adjustment, please email Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert. Feedback . click apply for full job details
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Job Description The Independent Football Regulator The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime; set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. The Legal Team The IFR's legal team plays a core role in advising and supporting all areas of our functions. This work will include advising, amongst other issues, on the IFR's powers and obligations, current and future consultation exercises, the legal risks attaching to different regulatory strategies and approaches, regulatory investigations and enforcement, litigation and appeals, the IFR's decision-making obligations, corporate governance and wider public law issues. The Role The IFR is looking to add an additional lawyer with significant corporate law experience to add to/compliment the existing expertise within the IFR's legal function which currently comprises 8 lawyers with a range of public, regulatory, commercial and litigation skills/backgrounds. The role will be b based in our Manchester office. Essential Requirements Post qualification experience advising on corporate law matters including the following: complex corporate ownership structures mergers and acquisitions/investments including in a multi-jurisdictional setting corporate governance and decision-making processes general corporate advisory work, including advising on the Companies Act 2006 The ability to work effectively in a wider team and build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and others Have a track record of picking up new and complex areas of legal work quickly and providing context-appropriate corporate advice in high-profile and fast-moving situations. The ability to effectively managing legal risk, providing sound legal direction, leadership and oversight to ensure quality outcomes. Creative thinking and excellent judgement to deliver authoritative and credible legal advice, at pace, to facilitate practical solutions. Desirable Skills Experience in public law (ideally working for a regulator) and/or insolvency law Academic and Professional Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in their first degree, in any subject. Where an applicant holds an overseas degree qualification this should be equivalent to a 2:2 degree. We will consider applicants who do not have a 2:2 degree but only where satisfactory evidence of equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement can be provided (e.g. via relevant experience and results achieved for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC . Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales however, we also accept applications from overseas qualified candidates. You must have completed a training contract/pupillage/qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board or CILEx. Please note that candidates cannot apply more than 3 months before their qualification date. Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6 , in all of the following seven foundation subjects in law: Contract Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts Law; European Union Law; Land Law; Public Law; Law of Tort Note: There are specific requirements relating to academic achievement in the CILEx Level 6 exams where these are being used to demonstrate 2:2 degree equivalence. Chartered Legal Executives should note that we will be willing to accept an overall average score of 65% or above across exams passed in the seven foundation subjects in law (where studied at CILEx Level 6) as demonstrating 2.2 degree equivalence, where a 2.2 degree is not held. Information Session We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by members of the IFR legal team and will take place on: Wednesday 1st July at 10.00am The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions. Please register your interest by filling out this form and you will be sent an invitation. The invites will be sent the night before the session. The sessions are not recorded. Please note that the session will not focus on the IFR recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to Terms and Conditions of Employment If successful you will join a Non Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension, or take as cash (post tax) Reward we will have a performance based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave Flexible and hybrid working, 40% in office attendance Occupational sick pay 9 months paid Maternity Leave + generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! How to Apply To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which will assessed against experience ACV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on Civil Service Jobs on the Civil Service Jobs application form. A Statement of Suitability (a maximum of 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted and explain how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience evidence your suitability. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed however these will not be considered in the assessment of your application except in circumstances where there are a high number and calibre of candidates. For the shortlist, we will select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application. In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial review will be conducted on the statement of suitability only. Those who are successful in the initial review will then be scored on all elements of the application. The Interview The interview process will consist of two rounds: First Round A presentation with a Q&A session followed by competency-style questions. The presentation title and competency questions will be sent out in advance of the interview. Second round A more general discussion around your CV and experience. Your first round interview will take place online and your second round interview will take place in person at the IFR's Manchester Office. Further Information A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. The IFR has a location neutral pay scale. For more information on this, please see the 'Candidate Information Pack' attached. Reasonable Adjustments We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. To request an adjustment, please email Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert. Feedback . click apply for full job details
Salary: Voluntary role Hours: Board meetings 3 times a year, with monthly meetings as and when required Contract: Volunteer Location: Remote, with in-person AGM in London Our client is looking for a volunteer Trustee Treasurer to join their board and help support mothers across London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with financial skills who wants to use their expertise to create meaningful impact supporting a small, dedicated team working to help single mothers thrive. Meetings take place 3 times a year, with additional monthly meetings as required. All meetings are held remotely except for the AGM, which is typically held in person in London. If you have experience in finance, governance, or charity compliance and are looking to give back, applications would be welcomed. You may have experience in the following: Trustee, Trustee Treasurer, Volunteer Trustee, Charity Trustee, Board Member, Treasurer, Finance Trustee, Non-Executive Director, Non-Exec Finance Director, Chair, Board Chair, Finance Director, Charity Finance Lead, Governance Trustee, Join Our Board Role, etc. REF-
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Salary: Voluntary role Hours: Board meetings 3 times a year, with monthly meetings as and when required Contract: Volunteer Location: Remote, with in-person AGM in London Our client is looking for a volunteer Trustee Treasurer to join their board and help support mothers across London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with financial skills who wants to use their expertise to create meaningful impact supporting a small, dedicated team working to help single mothers thrive. Meetings take place 3 times a year, with additional monthly meetings as required. All meetings are held remotely except for the AGM, which is typically held in person in London. If you have experience in finance, governance, or charity compliance and are looking to give back, applications would be welcomed. You may have experience in the following: Trustee, Trustee Treasurer, Volunteer Trustee, Charity Trustee, Board Member, Treasurer, Finance Trustee, Non-Executive Director, Non-Exec Finance Director, Chair, Board Chair, Finance Director, Charity Finance Lead, Governance Trustee, Join Our Board Role, etc. REF-
Are you a values led individual with strategic expertise and insight gained within the private property sector? The Property Ombudsman (TPO) provides an impartial and independent Ombudsman service, helping to resolve disputes between consumers and property professionals. We provide an Ombudsman service in the property professional sector and as a not-for-profit organisation, we have been providing this service since 1990. We are on a journey of transformation, which has seen us make incredible strides in the last 18 months, both in terms of our service to our consumers and member businesses, as well as building our relationships with our key external stakeholders. We are a small, highly focussed, influential, and friendly organisation and this is an exciting time to join us, with a real opportunity to support our organisation through the next stage of our evolution. We have a key and exciting opportunity for a Non-Executive Director (NED) to join our Board. Our Board is made up of Members from a range of backgrounds, with both Independent Members, including those with a consumer focus, as well as Industry members. The role we are looking to fill currently is for an Industry member. Our Non-Executive Directors are appointed to provide strategic, independent, and constructive challenge to enable the Board and TPO to achieve its aims and responsibilities. As one of our NEDs, you will provide strategic insight as well as expert advice and oversight, based on your knowledge and experience. Ideally this will have been gained in a property agency environment, where you have demonstrated an ethos of customer centricity and expertise in enabling organisational growth. Industry NED role For this role we are looking for someone with strong experience of, and excellent insight into, the private property sector with a particular emphasis on the agency market. Someone not only with expert knowledge of the property agency sector, and the challenges that will face the sector over the coming years, but who can see those challenges through the lens of an independent Ombudsman/ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) organisation. Alongside this experience we are searching for an exceptional values-led individual, with a strong commercial mindset and a track record of helping organisations develop key strategic partnerships to aid growth. The role of a Board Member at TPO As a member of our Board, you will be expected to: Ensure the independence of The Property Ombudsman Oversee the development of our organisational strategic direction and objectives, considering external environmental factors that could impact on the achievement of those objectives. Provide constructive challenge to the CEO, Chief Ombudsman and the Executive team as they seek to deliver TPO's strategic objectives. Contribute to the governance of TPO by ensuring that the organisation is sufficiently funded and well run to deliver the Ombudsman service through independent oversight of operational effectiveness, risk management and financial efficiency. Ensuring that high standards of corporate governance are observed at all times. Act as an ambassador of TPO at all times to raise awareness of the Scheme amongst stakeholders, industry, and consumers. Developing and maintaining high-level relations with TPO's key stakeholders, including those influencing the shape of the property redress landscape to drive forward the organisation's strategic objectives. Main duties of our NEDs: To attend quarterly Board meetings and meetings of the committees and forums as appropriate. To always represent TPO's interests in the wider external landscape. To sit on at least one of our committees or forums; Finance Performance and Compliance Committee, People Committee or our Industry and/or Consumer Forum. To make decisions in the best interests of the Scheme in conjunction with, and based on recommendations from the CEO, Chief Ombudsman and the Executive team. To consider and approve the TPO annual financial budget. To ensure appropriate governance and internal controls are in place to minimise risks to the operation of the Scheme and support the achievement of its strategic objectives. As a successful NED you are likely to have some of the following: Experience of operating in or exposure to a political environment with experience in an industry which can draw strong parallels with TPO. e.g., Property ADR, or Redress related organisations. Experience of operating at Board level, or at a relevant strategic level, or equivalent in the public or private sector (or both). With experience of financial oversight, corporate governance, and management of risk. Experience of providing strategic and commercial insight in whatever roles you have undertaken. Experience as a leader with proven success leading within organisations that have driven high performing, commercial and consumer focused cultures. The ability to build strong relationships at all levels and be able to comfortably engage with ministers, officials, and industry sector stakeholders as a TPO ambassador. The ability to think logically and objectively to identify key issues/implications, make balanced judgments and effective decisions. Effective communication skills, with the ability to offer challenge in a constructive, straightforward, and open manner on a range of issues necessary to achieve our aims and be able to connect with people effectively at all levels. Solid commitment to high ethical standards of integrity and honesty and an understanding of the value and importance of the role TPO plays in the sector. Experience of working in organisations that have demonstrated commitment to building inclusive and diverse workforces and a strong appetite to support TPO in the delivery of our objectives in this area. The ability to drive innovation and transformation and experience of guiding or leading organisations through change programmes. Experience of multi-site dispersed, or remote working organisations would be welcomed. We are committed to appointing on merit with independent assessments, openness, and transparency of process. We are also committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and those that are currently under-represented on our Board. To apply, please email your CV, together with a covering letter, stating which role you wish to be considered for, via the button below. Should you have difficulty in responding electronically, please call Ian Bassett, People Director on to discuss alternative application arrangements. Please also nominate two referees who may be contacted if you are shortlisted for interview. A conflict-of-interest form will be sent out to all candidates on receipt of their application.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Are you a values led individual with strategic expertise and insight gained within the private property sector? The Property Ombudsman (TPO) provides an impartial and independent Ombudsman service, helping to resolve disputes between consumers and property professionals. We provide an Ombudsman service in the property professional sector and as a not-for-profit organisation, we have been providing this service since 1990. We are on a journey of transformation, which has seen us make incredible strides in the last 18 months, both in terms of our service to our consumers and member businesses, as well as building our relationships with our key external stakeholders. We are a small, highly focussed, influential, and friendly organisation and this is an exciting time to join us, with a real opportunity to support our organisation through the next stage of our evolution. We have a key and exciting opportunity for a Non-Executive Director (NED) to join our Board. Our Board is made up of Members from a range of backgrounds, with both Independent Members, including those with a consumer focus, as well as Industry members. The role we are looking to fill currently is for an Industry member. Our Non-Executive Directors are appointed to provide strategic, independent, and constructive challenge to enable the Board and TPO to achieve its aims and responsibilities. As one of our NEDs, you will provide strategic insight as well as expert advice and oversight, based on your knowledge and experience. Ideally this will have been gained in a property agency environment, where you have demonstrated an ethos of customer centricity and expertise in enabling organisational growth. Industry NED role For this role we are looking for someone with strong experience of, and excellent insight into, the private property sector with a particular emphasis on the agency market. Someone not only with expert knowledge of the property agency sector, and the challenges that will face the sector over the coming years, but who can see those challenges through the lens of an independent Ombudsman/ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) organisation. Alongside this experience we are searching for an exceptional values-led individual, with a strong commercial mindset and a track record of helping organisations develop key strategic partnerships to aid growth. The role of a Board Member at TPO As a member of our Board, you will be expected to: Ensure the independence of The Property Ombudsman Oversee the development of our organisational strategic direction and objectives, considering external environmental factors that could impact on the achievement of those objectives. Provide constructive challenge to the CEO, Chief Ombudsman and the Executive team as they seek to deliver TPO's strategic objectives. Contribute to the governance of TPO by ensuring that the organisation is sufficiently funded and well run to deliver the Ombudsman service through independent oversight of operational effectiveness, risk management and financial efficiency. Ensuring that high standards of corporate governance are observed at all times. Act as an ambassador of TPO at all times to raise awareness of the Scheme amongst stakeholders, industry, and consumers. Developing and maintaining high-level relations with TPO's key stakeholders, including those influencing the shape of the property redress landscape to drive forward the organisation's strategic objectives. Main duties of our NEDs: To attend quarterly Board meetings and meetings of the committees and forums as appropriate. To always represent TPO's interests in the wider external landscape. To sit on at least one of our committees or forums; Finance Performance and Compliance Committee, People Committee or our Industry and/or Consumer Forum. To make decisions in the best interests of the Scheme in conjunction with, and based on recommendations from the CEO, Chief Ombudsman and the Executive team. To consider and approve the TPO annual financial budget. To ensure appropriate governance and internal controls are in place to minimise risks to the operation of the Scheme and support the achievement of its strategic objectives. As a successful NED you are likely to have some of the following: Experience of operating in or exposure to a political environment with experience in an industry which can draw strong parallels with TPO. e.g., Property ADR, or Redress related organisations. Experience of operating at Board level, or at a relevant strategic level, or equivalent in the public or private sector (or both). With experience of financial oversight, corporate governance, and management of risk. Experience of providing strategic and commercial insight in whatever roles you have undertaken. Experience as a leader with proven success leading within organisations that have driven high performing, commercial and consumer focused cultures. The ability to build strong relationships at all levels and be able to comfortably engage with ministers, officials, and industry sector stakeholders as a TPO ambassador. The ability to think logically and objectively to identify key issues/implications, make balanced judgments and effective decisions. Effective communication skills, with the ability to offer challenge in a constructive, straightforward, and open manner on a range of issues necessary to achieve our aims and be able to connect with people effectively at all levels. Solid commitment to high ethical standards of integrity and honesty and an understanding of the value and importance of the role TPO plays in the sector. Experience of working in organisations that have demonstrated commitment to building inclusive and diverse workforces and a strong appetite to support TPO in the delivery of our objectives in this area. The ability to drive innovation and transformation and experience of guiding or leading organisations through change programmes. Experience of multi-site dispersed, or remote working organisations would be welcomed. We are committed to appointing on merit with independent assessments, openness, and transparency of process. We are also committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and those that are currently under-represented on our Board. To apply, please email your CV, together with a covering letter, stating which role you wish to be considered for, via the button below. Should you have difficulty in responding electronically, please call Ian Bassett, People Director on to discuss alternative application arrangements. Please also nominate two referees who may be contacted if you are shortlisted for interview. A conflict-of-interest form will be sent out to all candidates on receipt of their application.
Director of Finance Salary: £70,000 per annum (actual salary dependent on agreed hours of 30-37.5 per week) Contract: Permanent Lead Finance. Shape Strategy. Change Lives. We are delighted to be partnering with an ambitious and growing charity to recruit a Director of Finance . This is a rare opportunity to join a values-led organisation delivering vital homelessness, housing and care services, and to play a key role in shaping its future. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic financial leadership across a complex organisation with a turnover of £20-25m. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and senior colleagues, you will ensure the organisation remains financially strong, sustainable and well-positioned to expand its impact. This role offers the chance to influence strategic decision-making at the highest level while leading a dedicated finance team and driving continuous improvement across financial systems, controls and reporting. The Opportunity You will: Lead the organisation's financial strategy, planning and performance. Oversee annual budgets, forecasting, cashflow management and long-term financial sustainability. Provide expert financial advice and challenge to the Board, Trustees and Senior Leadership Team. Lead financial input into major bids, contracts, grants and business development opportunities. Ensure robust financial controls, governance and regulatory compliance. Oversee statutory accounts, audits and financial reporting. Develop and support the finance team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Drive financial awareness and accountability across the organisation. About You We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with a proven track record of operating in a senior finance leadership role. You will bring: Significant experience of strategic financial leadership and business planning. Strong commercial and financial acumen, including forecasting, modelling and risk management. Experience leading finance teams and improving systems, controls and processes. The ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior stakeholders and Boards. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial audiences. A collaborative and values-driven approach to leadership. Experience within the charity, housing, homelessness, supported housing or social care sectors would be advantageous but is not essential
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Director of Finance Salary: £70,000 per annum (actual salary dependent on agreed hours of 30-37.5 per week) Contract: Permanent Lead Finance. Shape Strategy. Change Lives. We are delighted to be partnering with an ambitious and growing charity to recruit a Director of Finance . This is a rare opportunity to join a values-led organisation delivering vital homelessness, housing and care services, and to play a key role in shaping its future. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic financial leadership across a complex organisation with a turnover of £20-25m. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and senior colleagues, you will ensure the organisation remains financially strong, sustainable and well-positioned to expand its impact. This role offers the chance to influence strategic decision-making at the highest level while leading a dedicated finance team and driving continuous improvement across financial systems, controls and reporting. The Opportunity You will: Lead the organisation's financial strategy, planning and performance. Oversee annual budgets, forecasting, cashflow management and long-term financial sustainability. Provide expert financial advice and challenge to the Board, Trustees and Senior Leadership Team. Lead financial input into major bids, contracts, grants and business development opportunities. Ensure robust financial controls, governance and regulatory compliance. Oversee statutory accounts, audits and financial reporting. Develop and support the finance team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Drive financial awareness and accountability across the organisation. About You We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with a proven track record of operating in a senior finance leadership role. You will bring: Significant experience of strategic financial leadership and business planning. Strong commercial and financial acumen, including forecasting, modelling and risk management. Experience leading finance teams and improving systems, controls and processes. The ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior stakeholders and Boards. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial audiences. A collaborative and values-driven approach to leadership. Experience within the charity, housing, homelessness, supported housing or social care sectors would be advantageous but is not essential
Responsible for leading digital products and platforms. Lead major digital change. About Our Client Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. We help people in every corner of the country to experience and benefit from creativity. We do this by investing in artists and organisations that make and deliver exceptional, inspirational work for our communities. We set out our strategic vision in Let's Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish, and where every one of us has access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from the Government and the National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision. Job Description Reporting directly to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, as Director of Digital, you will lead Arts Council England's digital products and platforms, including Grants Management, CRM, Museum and Cultural Property services, the digital workplace and new AI-enabled capabilities. You will be accountable for the strategy, investment decisions and governance that ensure these services are reliable, secure, accessible and meet public-sector requirements. These services are essential to how we fund and support the sector, meet our obligations, and serve applicants, funded organisations, staff and partners. You will work closely with the Technology Director to align product direction with architecture, operational resilience and service performance, and you will be the senior voice representing business needs in digital delivery decisions. Key accountabilities: Set a clear vision and strategy for digital products and platforms. Lead and govern delivery across "run and improve" services and major transformation programmes. Ensure services meet standards for value for money, accessibility, security, data protection and assurance. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, the Executive Board and delivery partners. Develop a high-performing team, and create an inclusive, values-led culture. Key responsibilities: Own the digital product and platform portfolio, setting priorities and balancing day-to-day service needs with longer-term change. Set direction for product roadmaps and investment, based on user needs, evidence and organisational priorities. Provide clear governance for design and change decisions, ensuring the right controls and pace of delivery. Be accountable for service performance, resilience and risk management, working with Technology to meet agreed service levels. Lead major digital change, including modernising legacy systems and improving integrations and data quality. Sponsor innovation where it adds value (including AI and automation), running controlled trials and scaling what works. Manage budgets and suppliers, ensuring strong contract performance, good commercial discipline and value for money. Lead, coach and develop the Digital team, planning capacity and building succession for key roles. Represent digital at senior forums, building alignment across Operations, Funding, Data & Insights and corporate functions. Key relationships: Chief Digital and Information Officer Technology Director and Digital, Data & Technology leadership team Chief Data Officer and Data & Insights colleagues Executive Board, transformation governance groups and peer Directors Operational leaders across Funding and corporate services (e.g., Finance, HR, Procurement) External suppliers and delivery partners The Successful Applicant About you: You are a strategic, credible leader who can work at the executive level and stay close enough to delivery to remove barriers and make good decisions. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues and can explain complex issues in plain English. You understand modern digital product and platform delivery, including user-centred design, integrations, data and good service management. You can lead and improve supplier performance and contracts, and you take a disciplined approach to value for money, risk and assurance. You lead collaboratively and invest in building a high-performing, inclusive team. Essential requirements: You will need strong evidence of strategic leadership, delivery and commercial judgement. Senior leadership experience owning a portfolio of digital products/platforms across live service, improvement and transformation. Proven people leadership, including developing leaders and building a high-performing, inclusive team. Experience setting strategy and turning it into clear roadmaps, priorities, governance and measurable outcomes. Strong stakeholder management, able to influence Executive and Board-level decisions and build trust across the organisation. Commercial and financial management experience, including managing significant budgets (typically up to £5m) and leading supplier/partner performance. Good working knowledge of modern delivery and service approaches (e.g., agile/hybrid delivery, DevOps, continuous improvement) and when to use them. Experience ensuring services meet security and data protection requirements, with a working knowledge of recognised standards (e.g., ISO 27001 / NIST and UK GDPR). Desirable requirements but not essential: A relevant degree or equivalent experience. Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., programme/project delivery, enterprise architecture or service management). What's on Offer Salary: The role will pay a competitive salary up to £85,000 per annum. Pension scheme: The Arts Council retirement plan is a final salary scheme with contributions on a sliding scale. Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays and an additional three days leave at Christmas. All staff also earn one additional leave day per full year of service (up to five days), and we offer a scheme to buy and sell annual leave. There is also a winter closure of three days between Christmas and New Year for all colleagues. We offer generous sick pay, paid maternity, paternity and adoptive parental leave, as well as up to five days a year for personal and religious reasons. Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the Manchester Office (factoring in flexibility when required) Life assurance: All staff members are automatically provided with life assurance cover. Wellbeing support: Our internalwellbeing strategy launched in 2021, and colleagues have access to a range of resources to support theirwellbeing, including: Unmind: a workplace mental health platform. The Employee Assistance Programme: a confidential 24/7 telephone counselling service which offers impartial external advice and support on personal, legal, financial and line management issues, plus up to six counselling sessions per year. A fully trained team of internal Mental Health First Aiders. Learning & development: We invest in the growth and development of all our staff, including professional qualifications, in-house and external training courses, conferences, e-learning, apprenticeships and more. We encourage individuals and teams to keep learning and developing - as a gold standard Investor in People, we provide flexible and adaptable learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Shopping discounts: Exclusive savings on high street and online shops, holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and more. Relocation support: Newly appointed staff who need to move residence are eligible to apply for up to £5,000 support. Travel loans: Interest-free loans for travel season tickets, as well as bicycle, car and motorbike loans for those who regularly use them for commuting. Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce, so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. If you are disabled and your application meets the essential criteria for the post, we guarantee you an interview. Candidates who wish to apply under this scheme should indicate this on their cover letter under 'Candidate Personal Information' and then demonstrate within their cover letter how they have met the essential criteria for the role. Contact: Rutesh Shah Quote job ref: JN-216 Job summary Function CIO & IT Leadership Subsector CIO & IT Leadership Subsector Industry Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Location Manchester Contract type Permanent
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Responsible for leading digital products and platforms. Lead major digital change. About Our Client Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. We help people in every corner of the country to experience and benefit from creativity. We do this by investing in artists and organisations that make and deliver exceptional, inspirational work for our communities. We set out our strategic vision in Let's Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish, and where every one of us has access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from the Government and the National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision. Job Description Reporting directly to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, as Director of Digital, you will lead Arts Council England's digital products and platforms, including Grants Management, CRM, Museum and Cultural Property services, the digital workplace and new AI-enabled capabilities. You will be accountable for the strategy, investment decisions and governance that ensure these services are reliable, secure, accessible and meet public-sector requirements. These services are essential to how we fund and support the sector, meet our obligations, and serve applicants, funded organisations, staff and partners. You will work closely with the Technology Director to align product direction with architecture, operational resilience and service performance, and you will be the senior voice representing business needs in digital delivery decisions. Key accountabilities: Set a clear vision and strategy for digital products and platforms. Lead and govern delivery across "run and improve" services and major transformation programmes. Ensure services meet standards for value for money, accessibility, security, data protection and assurance. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, the Executive Board and delivery partners. Develop a high-performing team, and create an inclusive, values-led culture. Key responsibilities: Own the digital product and platform portfolio, setting priorities and balancing day-to-day service needs with longer-term change. Set direction for product roadmaps and investment, based on user needs, evidence and organisational priorities. Provide clear governance for design and change decisions, ensuring the right controls and pace of delivery. Be accountable for service performance, resilience and risk management, working with Technology to meet agreed service levels. Lead major digital change, including modernising legacy systems and improving integrations and data quality. Sponsor innovation where it adds value (including AI and automation), running controlled trials and scaling what works. Manage budgets and suppliers, ensuring strong contract performance, good commercial discipline and value for money. Lead, coach and develop the Digital team, planning capacity and building succession for key roles. Represent digital at senior forums, building alignment across Operations, Funding, Data & Insights and corporate functions. Key relationships: Chief Digital and Information Officer Technology Director and Digital, Data & Technology leadership team Chief Data Officer and Data & Insights colleagues Executive Board, transformation governance groups and peer Directors Operational leaders across Funding and corporate services (e.g., Finance, HR, Procurement) External suppliers and delivery partners The Successful Applicant About you: You are a strategic, credible leader who can work at the executive level and stay close enough to delivery to remove barriers and make good decisions. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues and can explain complex issues in plain English. You understand modern digital product and platform delivery, including user-centred design, integrations, data and good service management. You can lead and improve supplier performance and contracts, and you take a disciplined approach to value for money, risk and assurance. You lead collaboratively and invest in building a high-performing, inclusive team. Essential requirements: You will need strong evidence of strategic leadership, delivery and commercial judgement. Senior leadership experience owning a portfolio of digital products/platforms across live service, improvement and transformation. Proven people leadership, including developing leaders and building a high-performing, inclusive team. Experience setting strategy and turning it into clear roadmaps, priorities, governance and measurable outcomes. Strong stakeholder management, able to influence Executive and Board-level decisions and build trust across the organisation. Commercial and financial management experience, including managing significant budgets (typically up to £5m) and leading supplier/partner performance. Good working knowledge of modern delivery and service approaches (e.g., agile/hybrid delivery, DevOps, continuous improvement) and when to use them. Experience ensuring services meet security and data protection requirements, with a working knowledge of recognised standards (e.g., ISO 27001 / NIST and UK GDPR). Desirable requirements but not essential: A relevant degree or equivalent experience. Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., programme/project delivery, enterprise architecture or service management). What's on Offer Salary: The role will pay a competitive salary up to £85,000 per annum. Pension scheme: The Arts Council retirement plan is a final salary scheme with contributions on a sliding scale. Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays and an additional three days leave at Christmas. All staff also earn one additional leave day per full year of service (up to five days), and we offer a scheme to buy and sell annual leave. There is also a winter closure of three days between Christmas and New Year for all colleagues. We offer generous sick pay, paid maternity, paternity and adoptive parental leave, as well as up to five days a year for personal and religious reasons. Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the Manchester Office (factoring in flexibility when required) Life assurance: All staff members are automatically provided with life assurance cover. Wellbeing support: Our internalwellbeing strategy launched in 2021, and colleagues have access to a range of resources to support theirwellbeing, including: Unmind: a workplace mental health platform. The Employee Assistance Programme: a confidential 24/7 telephone counselling service which offers impartial external advice and support on personal, legal, financial and line management issues, plus up to six counselling sessions per year. A fully trained team of internal Mental Health First Aiders. Learning & development: We invest in the growth and development of all our staff, including professional qualifications, in-house and external training courses, conferences, e-learning, apprenticeships and more. We encourage individuals and teams to keep learning and developing - as a gold standard Investor in People, we provide flexible and adaptable learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Shopping discounts: Exclusive savings on high street and online shops, holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and more. Relocation support: Newly appointed staff who need to move residence are eligible to apply for up to £5,000 support. Travel loans: Interest-free loans for travel season tickets, as well as bicycle, car and motorbike loans for those who regularly use them for commuting. Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce, so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. If you are disabled and your application meets the essential criteria for the post, we guarantee you an interview. Candidates who wish to apply under this scheme should indicate this on their cover letter under 'Candidate Personal Information' and then demonstrate within their cover letter how they have met the essential criteria for the role. Contact: Rutesh Shah Quote job ref: JN-216 Job summary Function CIO & IT Leadership Subsector CIO & IT Leadership Subsector Industry Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Location Manchester Contract type Permanent
Legal Advisor Closing date: 10/07/2026, 23:55 Location: Manchester Position Type: Permanent Salary: £64,700 to £77,480 Our client has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. They will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. They will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. The Legal Team Our client s legal team plays a core role in advising and supporting all areas of their functions. This work will include advising, amongst other issues, on our client s powers and obligations, current and future consultation exercises, the legal risks attaching to different regulatory strategies and approaches, regulatory investigations and enforcement, litigation and appeals, their decision-making obligations, corporate governance and wider public law issues. The Role They are looking to add an additional Lawyer with significant corporate law experience to add to/complement the existing expertise within their legal function which currently comprises eight Lawyers with a range of public, regulatory, commercial and litigation skills/backgrounds. The role will be based in their Manchester office. Essential Requirements: Post qualification experience advising on corporate law matters including the following: complex corporate ownership structures; mergers and acquisitions/investments including in a multi-jurisdictional setting; corporate governance and decision-making processes; general corporate advisory work, including advising on the Companies Act 2006. The ability to work effectively in a wider team and build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and others. Have a track record of picking up new and complex areas of legal work quickly and providing context-appropriate corporate advice in high-profile and fast-moving situations. The ability to effectively manage legal risk, providing sound legal direction, leadership and oversight to ensure quality outcomes. Creative thinking and excellent judgement to deliver authoritative and credible legal advice, at pace, to facilitate practical solutions. Desirable Skills: Experience in public law (ideally working for a regulator) and/or insolvency law. Academic and Professional Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in their first degree, in any subject. Where an applicant holds an overseas degree qualification this should be equivalent to a 2:2 degree. Our client will consider applicants who do not have a 2:2 degree but only where satisfactory evidence of equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement can be provided (e.g. via relevant experience and results achieved for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC . Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales however, they also accept applications from overseas qualified candidates. You must have completed a training contract / pupillage / qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board or CILEx. Please note that candidates cannot apply more than three months before their qualification date. Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6 , in all of the following seven foundation subjects in law: Contract Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts Law; European Union Law; Land Law; Public Law; Law of Tort. Terms and Conditions of Employment If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward Our client will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested? Click apply and complete your application.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Legal Advisor Closing date: 10/07/2026, 23:55 Location: Manchester Position Type: Permanent Salary: £64,700 to £77,480 Our client has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. They will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. They will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. The Legal Team Our client s legal team plays a core role in advising and supporting all areas of their functions. This work will include advising, amongst other issues, on our client s powers and obligations, current and future consultation exercises, the legal risks attaching to different regulatory strategies and approaches, regulatory investigations and enforcement, litigation and appeals, their decision-making obligations, corporate governance and wider public law issues. The Role They are looking to add an additional Lawyer with significant corporate law experience to add to/complement the existing expertise within their legal function which currently comprises eight Lawyers with a range of public, regulatory, commercial and litigation skills/backgrounds. The role will be based in their Manchester office. Essential Requirements: Post qualification experience advising on corporate law matters including the following: complex corporate ownership structures; mergers and acquisitions/investments including in a multi-jurisdictional setting; corporate governance and decision-making processes; general corporate advisory work, including advising on the Companies Act 2006. The ability to work effectively in a wider team and build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and others. Have a track record of picking up new and complex areas of legal work quickly and providing context-appropriate corporate advice in high-profile and fast-moving situations. The ability to effectively manage legal risk, providing sound legal direction, leadership and oversight to ensure quality outcomes. Creative thinking and excellent judgement to deliver authoritative and credible legal advice, at pace, to facilitate practical solutions. Desirable Skills: Experience in public law (ideally working for a regulator) and/or insolvency law. Academic and Professional Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in their first degree, in any subject. Where an applicant holds an overseas degree qualification this should be equivalent to a 2:2 degree. Our client will consider applicants who do not have a 2:2 degree but only where satisfactory evidence of equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement can be provided (e.g. via relevant experience and results achieved for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC . Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales however, they also accept applications from overseas qualified candidates. You must have completed a training contract / pupillage / qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board or CILEx. Please note that candidates cannot apply more than three months before their qualification date. Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6 , in all of the following seven foundation subjects in law: Contract Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts Law; European Union Law; Land Law; Public Law; Law of Tort. Terms and Conditions of Employment If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward Our client will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested? Click apply and complete your application.
Chief Technology Officer Location : Hybrid/Office based in London EC4R Salary : £170,000+ and 20% performance-related bonus + Excellent Benefits! Contract Type : Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You : 30 Days Annual Leave, 20% share package, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We are seeking a bold, visionary, and hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead Wilmington Plc s technology strategy at a defining moment in our journey. Wilmington is undergoing a significant evolution, repositioning itself as a RegTech Business Services platform. Technology is no longer a support function, it is the engine that will drive our growth, differentiation, and long-term success. This role exists because we are serious about transformation. As CTO, you will play a central role in shaping how Wilmington looks, operates, and competes in the future. You will unite platforms, people, data, and products into a coherent, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that enables innovation at pace. This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy: architecting a modern technology landscape, embedding AI at scale, and leading change across an acquisitive, ambitious business. Please note : To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO is accountable for defining and delivering Wilmington s technology vision, ensuring it underpins our strategic ambitions and accelerates transformation across the group. You will operate as a trusted executive leader, shaping corporate strategy, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring technology enables innovation, scalability, and sustainable growth. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on influence, setting direction while ensuring delivery excellence. You will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of a modern, composable architecture across proprietary platforms, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and core business systems such as Salesforce Ensuring technology scalability and integration capability to support ongoing acquisitions and rapid business growth Building, inspiring, and leading a high-performing, future-focused technology function spanning Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Systems Embedding a culture of technical excellence, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement Championing Agile and product-led delivery models that drive measurable business outcomes Defining and executing an ambitious AI strategy, unlocking value from LLMs and emerging technologies while ensuring governance, ethics, and IP protection Designing and overseeing an internal AI operations platform that integrates enterprise systems, automation workflows, and data assets Establishing robust AI governance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practice Driving AI-assisted development approaches to significantly enhance productivity, quality, and speed-to-market Managing strategic technology partnerships and vendors to maximise value, innovation, and performance Setting enterprise-wide technical standards to ensure consistency, resilience, and long-term sustainability Improving operational efficiency, availability, and performance across infrastructure and services Supporting strategic planning, financial oversight, and investment business cases at executive level Leading technology input into product and platform roadmaps aligned to business-unit priorities Acting as a visible, credible technology leader both internally and externally, representing Wilmington s vision and capability What s the Best Thing About This Role You will define and deliver the technology vision for a business in the midst of meaningful, purposeful transformation. With strong board-level sponsorship and a broad mandate for change, this role offers genuine freedom to innovate. You will shape how Wilmington competes in an increasingly AI-driven and regulated world building platforms, products, and capabilities that truly differentiate us and create long-term value. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role The challenge lies in balancing ambition with pragmatism. You will need to unlock innovation and transformation while maximising the value of existing platforms, teams, and investments. At the same time, you will be navigating rapid technological change (particularly in AI) while maintaining stability, governance, and trust across a complex and regulated environment. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have / be: Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including large-scale, resilient system design and frameworks such as Well-Architected, with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, solution design, and delivering complex technology transformations at scale Proven capability in modern engineering practices, including containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, Agile delivery, and code quality tooling Strong understanding of data platforms, visualisation, and product management principles, translating market and technology trends into compelling roadmaps Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce and/or Dynamics 365), e-learning platforms, and data-led or information services environments Demonstrable success leading M&A technology integration, from due diligence through to post-acquisition execution Strong research orientation with a passion for identifying, assessing, and embedding emerging technologies Extensive experience (10+ years) in senior technology leadership roles within digitally enabled, platform-driven, or media-led environments Hands-on experience with AI and LLM platforms (e.g. Claude, GPT), including an understanding of capabilities, trade-offs, and enterprise adoption Working knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic AI architectures, with experience integrating AI securely and at scale Practical experience in enterprise AI governance, prompt engineering, and deployment approaches (including RAG, fine-tuning considerations, and risk mitigation) Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to materially improve engineering productivity and delivery outcomes We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a shared purpose turning knowledge into advantage. We provide trusted information, training, and insight to professional markets across Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal, and Insight sectors. Our businesses empower organisations and professionals to perform better by providing high-quality, relevant, and reliable knowledge. We collaborate across the group, share success, and focus relentlessly on delivering value to our customers. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers do the right business in the right way providing the data, insights, and education they need to navigate an increasingly complex GRC landscape. When you join us, you won t just shape a company s technology future you ll make a meaningful impact for our customers. We offer flexible hybrid working, strong development opportunities, and an environment where leadership, innovation, and purpose go hand in hand. Whether you re seeking your next defining role or ready to lead change at scale, this is work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Chief Technology Officer Location : Hybrid/Office based in London EC4R Salary : £170,000+ and 20% performance-related bonus + Excellent Benefits! Contract Type : Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You : 30 Days Annual Leave, 20% share package, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We are seeking a bold, visionary, and hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead Wilmington Plc s technology strategy at a defining moment in our journey. Wilmington is undergoing a significant evolution, repositioning itself as a RegTech Business Services platform. Technology is no longer a support function, it is the engine that will drive our growth, differentiation, and long-term success. This role exists because we are serious about transformation. As CTO, you will play a central role in shaping how Wilmington looks, operates, and competes in the future. You will unite platforms, people, data, and products into a coherent, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that enables innovation at pace. This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy: architecting a modern technology landscape, embedding AI at scale, and leading change across an acquisitive, ambitious business. Please note : To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO is accountable for defining and delivering Wilmington s technology vision, ensuring it underpins our strategic ambitions and accelerates transformation across the group. You will operate as a trusted executive leader, shaping corporate strategy, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring technology enables innovation, scalability, and sustainable growth. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on influence, setting direction while ensuring delivery excellence. You will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of a modern, composable architecture across proprietary platforms, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and core business systems such as Salesforce Ensuring technology scalability and integration capability to support ongoing acquisitions and rapid business growth Building, inspiring, and leading a high-performing, future-focused technology function spanning Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Systems Embedding a culture of technical excellence, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement Championing Agile and product-led delivery models that drive measurable business outcomes Defining and executing an ambitious AI strategy, unlocking value from LLMs and emerging technologies while ensuring governance, ethics, and IP protection Designing and overseeing an internal AI operations platform that integrates enterprise systems, automation workflows, and data assets Establishing robust AI governance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practice Driving AI-assisted development approaches to significantly enhance productivity, quality, and speed-to-market Managing strategic technology partnerships and vendors to maximise value, innovation, and performance Setting enterprise-wide technical standards to ensure consistency, resilience, and long-term sustainability Improving operational efficiency, availability, and performance across infrastructure and services Supporting strategic planning, financial oversight, and investment business cases at executive level Leading technology input into product and platform roadmaps aligned to business-unit priorities Acting as a visible, credible technology leader both internally and externally, representing Wilmington s vision and capability What s the Best Thing About This Role You will define and deliver the technology vision for a business in the midst of meaningful, purposeful transformation. With strong board-level sponsorship and a broad mandate for change, this role offers genuine freedom to innovate. You will shape how Wilmington competes in an increasingly AI-driven and regulated world building platforms, products, and capabilities that truly differentiate us and create long-term value. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role The challenge lies in balancing ambition with pragmatism. You will need to unlock innovation and transformation while maximising the value of existing platforms, teams, and investments. At the same time, you will be navigating rapid technological change (particularly in AI) while maintaining stability, governance, and trust across a complex and regulated environment. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have / be: Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including large-scale, resilient system design and frameworks such as Well-Architected, with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, solution design, and delivering complex technology transformations at scale Proven capability in modern engineering practices, including containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, Agile delivery, and code quality tooling Strong understanding of data platforms, visualisation, and product management principles, translating market and technology trends into compelling roadmaps Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce and/or Dynamics 365), e-learning platforms, and data-led or information services environments Demonstrable success leading M&A technology integration, from due diligence through to post-acquisition execution Strong research orientation with a passion for identifying, assessing, and embedding emerging technologies Extensive experience (10+ years) in senior technology leadership roles within digitally enabled, platform-driven, or media-led environments Hands-on experience with AI and LLM platforms (e.g. Claude, GPT), including an understanding of capabilities, trade-offs, and enterprise adoption Working knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic AI architectures, with experience integrating AI securely and at scale Practical experience in enterprise AI governance, prompt engineering, and deployment approaches (including RAG, fine-tuning considerations, and risk mitigation) Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to materially improve engineering productivity and delivery outcomes We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a shared purpose turning knowledge into advantage. We provide trusted information, training, and insight to professional markets across Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal, and Insight sectors. Our businesses empower organisations and professionals to perform better by providing high-quality, relevant, and reliable knowledge. We collaborate across the group, share success, and focus relentlessly on delivering value to our customers. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers do the right business in the right way providing the data, insights, and education they need to navigate an increasingly complex GRC landscape. When you join us, you won t just shape a company s technology future you ll make a meaningful impact for our customers. We offer flexible hybrid working, strong development opportunities, and an environment where leadership, innovation, and purpose go hand in hand. Whether you re seeking your next defining role or ready to lead change at scale, this is work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Job Title : Client Success Executive Location : East London Salary : £27,000 - £30,000 per annum Job Type : Permanent, Full Time About us At Bluetownonline, we provide the software and advertising services that power the UK's top companies. We've recently launched a game-changing new software platform, and we need a versatile, "people-first" professional to help our clients make the most of it. We aren't just a service provider; we are a partner in our clients' growth. We are a fun, vibrant, and forward-thinking team that values proactivity, positivity, and a genuine passion for technology. About the role This is an important role for the company as you'll be the go-to point of contact for many of our clients acting as a bridge between meticulous administration and high-energy client success. One hour you'll be proofing and posting a creative job advert, the next, you'll be on a video call demoing our software to a new client. Client Onboarding & Training : You'll be a key part of the welcome process, setting up client accounts with a keen eye for branding and design. You'll conduct online demos and training to ensure every user feels like an expert. Creative Content & Optimisation : You'll be aiding out clients with proofing, writing, and posting job adverts to ensure they get the best possible response rates. Proactive Relationship Management : You will maintain regular contact with your accounts, providing a solution-based approach to queries and identifying opportunities to help them grow. Operational Excellence : From maintaining HubSpot records to light credit control and management reporting, you will ensure the administrative backbone of the client journey is flawless. About you We're looking for a natural communicator who's happy to give clients a call and walk through any questions they may have, always with a solutions driven approach. The Confident Communicator : You possess a genuine and authentic telephone manner. You aren't afraid to pick up the phone, chat with clients, and build the rapport that turns you into a trusted partner. The Detailed Administrator : You have a keen eye for detail. Whether it's aligning a logo during account setup or spotting a typo in a job advert, nothing gets past you. Commercial Leadership & Professionalism : You are a self-motivated professional who bridges the gap between meticulous operations and high-energy engagement. You possess the communication skills to translate digital products into clear value for clients. A proactive problem-solver, you'll be comfortable managing the full client lifecycle while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and service. Tech-Savvy : You have experience with CRMs (ideally HubSpot) and MS Office. An interest in SaaS or Digital Marketing is a massive plus. What we offer Perkbox (cheap cinema tickets, free coffee, movie tickets, discount vouchers, etc etc!) Remuneration of up to £30k per annum (dependent on experience) Gym membership included Holidays away in the sun! If this role sounds perfect for you get in touch today! Candidates with experience of; Client Success Executive, Client Services Assistant, Customer Success Executive, Client Relationship Manager, Customer Support Executive, Account Coordinator, Client Services Administrator, Digital Marketing Assistant, SaaS Support, Onboarding Specialist, Sales Support Administrator, Recruitment Account Manager will also be considered.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Job Title : Client Success Executive Location : East London Salary : £27,000 - £30,000 per annum Job Type : Permanent, Full Time About us At Bluetownonline, we provide the software and advertising services that power the UK's top companies. We've recently launched a game-changing new software platform, and we need a versatile, "people-first" professional to help our clients make the most of it. We aren't just a service provider; we are a partner in our clients' growth. We are a fun, vibrant, and forward-thinking team that values proactivity, positivity, and a genuine passion for technology. About the role This is an important role for the company as you'll be the go-to point of contact for many of our clients acting as a bridge between meticulous administration and high-energy client success. One hour you'll be proofing and posting a creative job advert, the next, you'll be on a video call demoing our software to a new client. Client Onboarding & Training : You'll be a key part of the welcome process, setting up client accounts with a keen eye for branding and design. You'll conduct online demos and training to ensure every user feels like an expert. Creative Content & Optimisation : You'll be aiding out clients with proofing, writing, and posting job adverts to ensure they get the best possible response rates. Proactive Relationship Management : You will maintain regular contact with your accounts, providing a solution-based approach to queries and identifying opportunities to help them grow. Operational Excellence : From maintaining HubSpot records to light credit control and management reporting, you will ensure the administrative backbone of the client journey is flawless. About you We're looking for a natural communicator who's happy to give clients a call and walk through any questions they may have, always with a solutions driven approach. The Confident Communicator : You possess a genuine and authentic telephone manner. You aren't afraid to pick up the phone, chat with clients, and build the rapport that turns you into a trusted partner. The Detailed Administrator : You have a keen eye for detail. Whether it's aligning a logo during account setup or spotting a typo in a job advert, nothing gets past you. Commercial Leadership & Professionalism : You are a self-motivated professional who bridges the gap between meticulous operations and high-energy engagement. You possess the communication skills to translate digital products into clear value for clients. A proactive problem-solver, you'll be comfortable managing the full client lifecycle while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and service. Tech-Savvy : You have experience with CRMs (ideally HubSpot) and MS Office. An interest in SaaS or Digital Marketing is a massive plus. What we offer Perkbox (cheap cinema tickets, free coffee, movie tickets, discount vouchers, etc etc!) Remuneration of up to £30k per annum (dependent on experience) Gym membership included Holidays away in the sun! If this role sounds perfect for you get in touch today! Candidates with experience of; Client Success Executive, Client Services Assistant, Customer Success Executive, Client Relationship Manager, Customer Support Executive, Account Coordinator, Client Services Administrator, Digital Marketing Assistant, SaaS Support, Onboarding Specialist, Sales Support Administrator, Recruitment Account Manager will also be considered.
Job Title: Business Development Manager Location: Fully Remote - on occasion some travel to London (which will be paid for by company) Salary: 34,000 per annum + Monthly Bonus up to 20% Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, WFH Are you an ambitious individual looking to work within a business to business sales role? If do we'd love to hear from you. Bluetownonline are on the lookout for money hungry, ambitious sales individuals who want to make an impression and win business by providing solutions to clients that will make them pay attention and use our services. If you're money hungry and want to earn 20% in commission when your hard work pays off then this is the role for you! Since our launch in 2010, our method of using the UK's largest online job boards to find companies the best fit, is by far the most efficient and speedy way for our clients to fill their job vacancies. With our rapid expansion plans due to kick off, we're looking for determined sales individuals who would love the opportunity to earn 20% in commissions plus a fantastic probationary scheme increasing your basic pay earnings of 34,000 (with very fair targets). Overview: Reporting to your Sales Manager, you'll be confident, smart and passionate about the customer experience preferably with experience within Recruitment or Recruitment Advertising / ATS. The successful candidate will have the finesse to close deals and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. You'll have a proven track record within a business-to-business sales environment and be well versed in account managing clients. Day to Day Duties : Identify and generate potential new leads Seeking out new relationships with lapsed clients Actively sourcing new leads Account Manage high-level Accounts Producing proposals and converting to deals Provide weekly forecasts to and keeping an active, organised pipeline Being a supportive and productive member of the team Skills and Qualifications Required: 2 Years working within a business-to-business sales environment Proven delivery of targets Affable, personable and enjoys presenting to groups of all sizes and level Has previously worked in Recruitment, if you have worked in Recruitment Advertising or ATS in Sales this is preferable The Nitty Gritty: 20 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays and you'll get an extra 2 'duvet days' after the first year Fully Remote - no more paying for the commute Bi-annual trips abroad Up to 20% Bonus Structure Quarterly team socials including holidays abroad (we have taken at least 2 a year for the last 4 years - Krakow, Poznan, Prague, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Torun, Jordan, Lille, Bruges and Countryside Manors in the last 4 years alone) Early finish on Fridays FREE Gym membership Multiple perks available through points scheme (Perkbox - cinema tickets, spa's, holidays + many more) Excellent pension scheme Dress as you want, Christmas closure, 2 extra days off after a year of service, 2 more after 3 years, fully supported environment, comprehensive training To find out more about this exciting opportunity, send through your CV today. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Sales Development, Sales Assistant, Sales Administrator, Sales Development Representative, Business Development Representative, Business Development, New Business, Account Management, Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, CRM Systems, B2B Sales, Sales Associate, B2B, Sales Development, B2B Sales Executive, Direct Sales, BDM, Internal Sales Person, New Business Executive, Key Sales, Sales Specialist may also be considered for this role.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Business Development Manager Location: Fully Remote - on occasion some travel to London (which will be paid for by company) Salary: 34,000 per annum + Monthly Bonus up to 20% Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, WFH Are you an ambitious individual looking to work within a business to business sales role? If do we'd love to hear from you. Bluetownonline are on the lookout for money hungry, ambitious sales individuals who want to make an impression and win business by providing solutions to clients that will make them pay attention and use our services. If you're money hungry and want to earn 20% in commission when your hard work pays off then this is the role for you! Since our launch in 2010, our method of using the UK's largest online job boards to find companies the best fit, is by far the most efficient and speedy way for our clients to fill their job vacancies. With our rapid expansion plans due to kick off, we're looking for determined sales individuals who would love the opportunity to earn 20% in commissions plus a fantastic probationary scheme increasing your basic pay earnings of 34,000 (with very fair targets). Overview: Reporting to your Sales Manager, you'll be confident, smart and passionate about the customer experience preferably with experience within Recruitment or Recruitment Advertising / ATS. The successful candidate will have the finesse to close deals and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. You'll have a proven track record within a business-to-business sales environment and be well versed in account managing clients. Day to Day Duties : Identify and generate potential new leads Seeking out new relationships with lapsed clients Actively sourcing new leads Account Manage high-level Accounts Producing proposals and converting to deals Provide weekly forecasts to and keeping an active, organised pipeline Being a supportive and productive member of the team Skills and Qualifications Required: 2 Years working within a business-to-business sales environment Proven delivery of targets Affable, personable and enjoys presenting to groups of all sizes and level Has previously worked in Recruitment, if you have worked in Recruitment Advertising or ATS in Sales this is preferable The Nitty Gritty: 20 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays and you'll get an extra 2 'duvet days' after the first year Fully Remote - no more paying for the commute Bi-annual trips abroad Up to 20% Bonus Structure Quarterly team socials including holidays abroad (we have taken at least 2 a year for the last 4 years - Krakow, Poznan, Prague, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Torun, Jordan, Lille, Bruges and Countryside Manors in the last 4 years alone) Early finish on Fridays FREE Gym membership Multiple perks available through points scheme (Perkbox - cinema tickets, spa's, holidays + many more) Excellent pension scheme Dress as you want, Christmas closure, 2 extra days off after a year of service, 2 more after 3 years, fully supported environment, comprehensive training To find out more about this exciting opportunity, send through your CV today. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Sales Development, Sales Assistant, Sales Administrator, Sales Development Representative, Business Development Representative, Business Development, New Business, Account Management, Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, CRM Systems, B2B Sales, Sales Associate, B2B, Sales Development, B2B Sales Executive, Direct Sales, BDM, Internal Sales Person, New Business Executive, Key Sales, Sales Specialist may also be considered for this role.
The Independent Football Regulator
City, Manchester
Legal Advisor Closing date: 10/07/2026, 23:55 Location: Manchester Position Type: Permanent Salary: £64,700 to £77,480 The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. The Legal Team The IFR s legal team plays a core role in advising and supporting all areas of our functions. This work will include advising, amongst other issues, on the IFR s powers and obligations, current and future consultation exercises, the legal risks attaching to different regulatory strategies and approaches, regulatory investigations and enforcement, litigation and appeals, the IFR s decision-making obligations, corporate governance and wider public law issues. The Role The IFR is looking to add an additional Lawyer with significant corporate law experience to add to/complement the existing expertise within the IFR s legal function which currently comprises eight Lawyers with a range of public, regulatory, commercial and litigation skills/backgrounds. The role will be based in our Manchester office. Essential Requirements: Post qualification experience advising on corporate law matters including the following: complex corporate ownership structures; mergers and acquisitions/investments including in a multi-jurisdictional setting; corporate governance and decision-making processes; general corporate advisory work, including advising on the Companies Act 2006. The ability to work effectively in a wider team and build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and others. Have a track record of picking up new and complex areas of legal work quickly and providing context-appropriate corporate advice in high-profile and fast-moving situations. The ability to effectively manage legal risk, providing sound legal direction, leadership and oversight to ensure quality outcomes. Creative thinking and excellent judgement to deliver authoritative and credible legal advice, at pace, to facilitate practical solutions. Desirable Skills: Experience in public law (ideally working for a regulator) and/or insolvency law. Academic and Professional Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in their first degree, in any subject. Where an applicant holds an overseas degree qualification this should be equivalent to a 2:2 degree. We will consider applicants who do not have a 2:2 degree but only where satisfactory evidence of equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement can be provided (e.g. via relevant experience and results achieved for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC . Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales however, we also accept applications from overseas qualified candidates. You must have completed a training contract / pupillage / qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board or CILEx. Please note that candidates cannot apply more than three months before their qualification date. Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6 , in all of the following seven foundation subjects in law: Contract Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts Law; European Union Law; Land Law; Public Law; Law of Tort. Terms and Conditions of Employment If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward We will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Legal Advisor Closing date: 10/07/2026, 23:55 Location: Manchester Position Type: Permanent Salary: £64,700 to £77,480 The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. The Legal Team The IFR s legal team plays a core role in advising and supporting all areas of our functions. This work will include advising, amongst other issues, on the IFR s powers and obligations, current and future consultation exercises, the legal risks attaching to different regulatory strategies and approaches, regulatory investigations and enforcement, litigation and appeals, the IFR s decision-making obligations, corporate governance and wider public law issues. The Role The IFR is looking to add an additional Lawyer with significant corporate law experience to add to/complement the existing expertise within the IFR s legal function which currently comprises eight Lawyers with a range of public, regulatory, commercial and litigation skills/backgrounds. The role will be based in our Manchester office. Essential Requirements: Post qualification experience advising on corporate law matters including the following: complex corporate ownership structures; mergers and acquisitions/investments including in a multi-jurisdictional setting; corporate governance and decision-making processes; general corporate advisory work, including advising on the Companies Act 2006. The ability to work effectively in a wider team and build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and others. Have a track record of picking up new and complex areas of legal work quickly and providing context-appropriate corporate advice in high-profile and fast-moving situations. The ability to effectively manage legal risk, providing sound legal direction, leadership and oversight to ensure quality outcomes. Creative thinking and excellent judgement to deliver authoritative and credible legal advice, at pace, to facilitate practical solutions. Desirable Skills: Experience in public law (ideally working for a regulator) and/or insolvency law. Academic and Professional Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in their first degree, in any subject. Where an applicant holds an overseas degree qualification this should be equivalent to a 2:2 degree. We will consider applicants who do not have a 2:2 degree but only where satisfactory evidence of equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement can be provided (e.g. via relevant experience and results achieved for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC . Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales however, we also accept applications from overseas qualified candidates. You must have completed a training contract / pupillage / qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board or CILEx. Please note that candidates cannot apply more than three months before their qualification date. Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6 , in all of the following seven foundation subjects in law: Contract Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts Law; European Union Law; Land Law; Public Law; Law of Tort. Terms and Conditions of Employment If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward We will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application.
The Deputy Director The Bomb Factory Art Foundation (TBF) is a non-profit, artist-led charity creating space for art and culture to thrive. Founded in a former munitions factory in Archway in 2015, the organisation now operates three galleries and affordable studios across London, supporting a diverse community of over 140 artists. We welcomed over 17,600 visitors to our exhibitions in 2024/25 and are growing in income, in sites, and in ambition. We are now looking for the person who will help us make that growth sustainable. THE ROLE The Deputy Director (Operations & Finance) is a new position in the organisation that will lead the day-to-day running of the organisation, bringing together operations, HR, governance, finance oversight and property management under clear, reliable leadership. Working closely with the Director and deputising in their absence, you will line-manage teams across finance, buildings, studios and administration, and act as Company Secretary to the Board of Trustees. Beyond keeping the organisation running well, you will play a central role in what comes next including delivery of our 3-5-year strategic business plan, securing a permanent home for the charity, developing Not Another Art School as a scaled income stream, and supporting our pathway toward Arts Council England NPO status. This is a hands-on, generalist leadership role. You will need to be equally comfortable reviewing a lease, running a Board meeting, troubleshooting an IT system and supporting a member of staff sometimes all in the same week. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead governance and compliance acting as Company Secretary, coordinating Board activity, managing statutory filings, and overseeing health & safety, GDPR, and HR frameworks Oversee day-to-day operations across studios, galleries, offices, and project spacesLead on all HR processes recruitment, contracts, appraisals, and staff support for a team of ten Manage financial oversight alongside the Finance Manager: budgets, cash flow, management accounts, year-end, and funder reporting Develop and manage property relationships lease negotiations, landlord liaison, new site acquisition in line with agreed strategy Support fundraising applications and funder compliance, and contribute to building diversified income across earned revenue, trusts & foundations, and public funding Drive delivery of the strategic business plan, including NAAS development and ACE Illuminate audience data preparation WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR You don't need to come from the arts sector, but you do need to be operationally excellent, values-driven, and genuinely excited by what TBFAF is becoming. We are looking for someone with strong experience running operations in a small organisation, solid understanding of governance and finance, confidence managing teams, and the breadth to hold a wide remit without dropping the ball. Experience in property or facilities management, HR management, and familiarity with fundraising applications are all desirable, alongside arts, charity, or cultural sector experience and experience working with Boards of Trustees. TO APPLY Please send a CV and a cover letter no more than a page of A4 explaining why this role interests you and why you are the right person for it by an email via the button below with the subject 'Deputy Director Application'.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
The Deputy Director The Bomb Factory Art Foundation (TBF) is a non-profit, artist-led charity creating space for art and culture to thrive. Founded in a former munitions factory in Archway in 2015, the organisation now operates three galleries and affordable studios across London, supporting a diverse community of over 140 artists. We welcomed over 17,600 visitors to our exhibitions in 2024/25 and are growing in income, in sites, and in ambition. We are now looking for the person who will help us make that growth sustainable. THE ROLE The Deputy Director (Operations & Finance) is a new position in the organisation that will lead the day-to-day running of the organisation, bringing together operations, HR, governance, finance oversight and property management under clear, reliable leadership. Working closely with the Director and deputising in their absence, you will line-manage teams across finance, buildings, studios and administration, and act as Company Secretary to the Board of Trustees. Beyond keeping the organisation running well, you will play a central role in what comes next including delivery of our 3-5-year strategic business plan, securing a permanent home for the charity, developing Not Another Art School as a scaled income stream, and supporting our pathway toward Arts Council England NPO status. This is a hands-on, generalist leadership role. You will need to be equally comfortable reviewing a lease, running a Board meeting, troubleshooting an IT system and supporting a member of staff sometimes all in the same week. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead governance and compliance acting as Company Secretary, coordinating Board activity, managing statutory filings, and overseeing health & safety, GDPR, and HR frameworks Oversee day-to-day operations across studios, galleries, offices, and project spacesLead on all HR processes recruitment, contracts, appraisals, and staff support for a team of ten Manage financial oversight alongside the Finance Manager: budgets, cash flow, management accounts, year-end, and funder reporting Develop and manage property relationships lease negotiations, landlord liaison, new site acquisition in line with agreed strategy Support fundraising applications and funder compliance, and contribute to building diversified income across earned revenue, trusts & foundations, and public funding Drive delivery of the strategic business plan, including NAAS development and ACE Illuminate audience data preparation WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR You don't need to come from the arts sector, but you do need to be operationally excellent, values-driven, and genuinely excited by what TBFAF is becoming. We are looking for someone with strong experience running operations in a small organisation, solid understanding of governance and finance, confidence managing teams, and the breadth to hold a wide remit without dropping the ball. Experience in property or facilities management, HR management, and familiarity with fundraising applications are all desirable, alongside arts, charity, or cultural sector experience and experience working with Boards of Trustees. TO APPLY Please send a CV and a cover letter no more than a page of A4 explaining why this role interests you and why you are the right person for it by an email via the button below with the subject 'Deputy Director Application'.
About Scrumconnect At Scrumconnect, we are a people-first digital consultancy that partners with government and private sector organisations to design, build, and deliver user-centred digital services. We bring together multidisciplinary teams of consultants, designers, engineers, researchers, and data specialists to solve complex challenges and create meaningful outcomes for millions of users. We are passionate about delivering high-quality digital solutions that improve public services, drive innovation, and create lasting impact. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, inclusivity, and excellence. About the Role Scrumconnect is seeking an experienced Data Lead to lead the development and execution of a strategic data vision for a large-scale government programme supporting services used by millions of citizens. This role will be responsible for assessing the current data landscape, defining the future-state architecture and operating model, and creating a roadmap that enables data-driven decision making, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will provide both strategic leadership and technical direction while helping shape and scale the data capability required to deliver long-term transformation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, architects, and data specialists, you will ensure that data platforms, governance frameworks, and analytical capabilities align with organisational objectives and government standards. Key Responsibilities Data Strategy & Governance Lead the development and execution of the overall data strategy. Assess and document current ("as-is") data capabilities, platforms, processes, and governance arrangements. Define the target ("to-be") data architecture, operating model, and roadmap. Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, standards, policies, and best practices. Ensure alignment with wider government data strategies and organisational objectives. Promote a culture of data-driven decision making across programmes and stakeholders. Technical Leadership & Architecture Provide technical leadership across data engineering, analytics, and data science initiatives. Define and evolve data architecture, engineering standards, tools, and methodologies. Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based data solutions. Oversee the implementation of data platforms, ETL/ELT pipelines, and analytical solutions. Ensure data services meet both functional and non-functional requirements, including security, performance, and scalability. Drive continuous improvement of data engineering and analytical capabilities. Team Leadership & Delivery Define the optimal team structure, skills, and capabilities required to deliver the data strategy. Lead multidisciplinary teams including data engineers, analysts, data scientists, and architects. Mentor and support team members to foster technical excellence and professional growth. Collaborate with delivery partners and stakeholders to identify and onboard specialist expertise when required. Ensure successful delivery of strategic data initiatives within agreed timelines and budgets. Data Quality, Compliance & Security Implement robust data quality, lineage, metadata, and governance practices. Ensure compliance with GDPR, security policies, government standards, and regulatory requirements. Establish monitoring and reporting mechanisms to maintain data integrity and reliability. Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities. Champion secure-by-design and privacy-by-design principles across all data initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business and technical teams. Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and recommendations. Present strategic plans, progress updates, and key insights to executive audiences. Facilitate workshops and decision-making sessions to drive alignment and delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Data Leadership Significant experience leading data engineering, analytics, or data science functions within complex organisations. Proven track record of developing and delivering enterprise-wide data strategies. Experience establishing data governance frameworks and operating models. Technical Expertise Strong experience with AWS cloud services and modern data platforms. Expertise in designing and implementing scalable data architectures and engineering solutions. Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks, data integration, and pipeline automation. Strong understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and transformation methodologies. Experience supporting data science and machine learning initiatives from experimentation through production deployment. Strong understanding of data security, governance, and operational best practices. Public Sector Experience Experience delivering data initiatives within government or highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of GDPR, information governance, data protection legislation, and public sector compliance requirements. Familiarity with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and ways of working. Communication & Leadership Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic decision-making. Experience building, leading, and mentoring high-performing data teams. Strong facilitation, collaboration, and workshop leadership capabilities. Technical Environment Experience with some or all of the following technologies is desirable: Cloud & Data Platforms AWS Amazon S3 AWS Glue AWS Lambda Amazon Redshift AWS Lake Formation Data Engineering & Analytics SQL Python ETL/ELT frameworks Data Warehousing solutions Data Modelling methodologies Performance & Digital Analytics Google Analytics Google BigQuery Google Looker Studio Google Tag Manager Desirable Experience Experience within benefits, welfare, citizen services, or wider public sector domains. Previous experience delivering services through public sector frameworks. Security clearance (BPSS, SC, or DV) or willingness to undergo clearance. Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary delivery teams. Experience defining and scaling enterprise data capabilities and operating models.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect At Scrumconnect, we are a people-first digital consultancy that partners with government and private sector organisations to design, build, and deliver user-centred digital services. We bring together multidisciplinary teams of consultants, designers, engineers, researchers, and data specialists to solve complex challenges and create meaningful outcomes for millions of users. We are passionate about delivering high-quality digital solutions that improve public services, drive innovation, and create lasting impact. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, inclusivity, and excellence. About the Role Scrumconnect is seeking an experienced Data Lead to lead the development and execution of a strategic data vision for a large-scale government programme supporting services used by millions of citizens. This role will be responsible for assessing the current data landscape, defining the future-state architecture and operating model, and creating a roadmap that enables data-driven decision making, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will provide both strategic leadership and technical direction while helping shape and scale the data capability required to deliver long-term transformation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, architects, and data specialists, you will ensure that data platforms, governance frameworks, and analytical capabilities align with organisational objectives and government standards. Key Responsibilities Data Strategy & Governance Lead the development and execution of the overall data strategy. Assess and document current ("as-is") data capabilities, platforms, processes, and governance arrangements. Define the target ("to-be") data architecture, operating model, and roadmap. Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, standards, policies, and best practices. Ensure alignment with wider government data strategies and organisational objectives. Promote a culture of data-driven decision making across programmes and stakeholders. Technical Leadership & Architecture Provide technical leadership across data engineering, analytics, and data science initiatives. Define and evolve data architecture, engineering standards, tools, and methodologies. Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based data solutions. Oversee the implementation of data platforms, ETL/ELT pipelines, and analytical solutions. Ensure data services meet both functional and non-functional requirements, including security, performance, and scalability. Drive continuous improvement of data engineering and analytical capabilities. Team Leadership & Delivery Define the optimal team structure, skills, and capabilities required to deliver the data strategy. Lead multidisciplinary teams including data engineers, analysts, data scientists, and architects. Mentor and support team members to foster technical excellence and professional growth. Collaborate with delivery partners and stakeholders to identify and onboard specialist expertise when required. Ensure successful delivery of strategic data initiatives within agreed timelines and budgets. Data Quality, Compliance & Security Implement robust data quality, lineage, metadata, and governance practices. Ensure compliance with GDPR, security policies, government standards, and regulatory requirements. Establish monitoring and reporting mechanisms to maintain data integrity and reliability. Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities. Champion secure-by-design and privacy-by-design principles across all data initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business and technical teams. Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and recommendations. Present strategic plans, progress updates, and key insights to executive audiences. Facilitate workshops and decision-making sessions to drive alignment and delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Data Leadership Significant experience leading data engineering, analytics, or data science functions within complex organisations. Proven track record of developing and delivering enterprise-wide data strategies. Experience establishing data governance frameworks and operating models. Technical Expertise Strong experience with AWS cloud services and modern data platforms. Expertise in designing and implementing scalable data architectures and engineering solutions. Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks, data integration, and pipeline automation. Strong understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and transformation methodologies. Experience supporting data science and machine learning initiatives from experimentation through production deployment. Strong understanding of data security, governance, and operational best practices. Public Sector Experience Experience delivering data initiatives within government or highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of GDPR, information governance, data protection legislation, and public sector compliance requirements. Familiarity with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and ways of working. Communication & Leadership Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic decision-making. Experience building, leading, and mentoring high-performing data teams. Strong facilitation, collaboration, and workshop leadership capabilities. Technical Environment Experience with some or all of the following technologies is desirable: Cloud & Data Platforms AWS Amazon S3 AWS Glue AWS Lambda Amazon Redshift AWS Lake Formation Data Engineering & Analytics SQL Python ETL/ELT frameworks Data Warehousing solutions Data Modelling methodologies Performance & Digital Analytics Google Analytics Google BigQuery Google Looker Studio Google Tag Manager Desirable Experience Experience within benefits, welfare, citizen services, or wider public sector domains. Previous experience delivering services through public sector frameworks. Security clearance (BPSS, SC, or DV) or willingness to undergo clearance. Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary delivery teams. Experience defining and scaling enterprise data capabilities and operating models.
Nottingham Community Housing Association
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Non-Executive Board Member Nottingham £6,782.00 per annum Do you want to be a voice for change? If so, join our Board as a Non-Executive Board Memberand help shape change at NCHA. About Us A force for good in the East Midlands for over 50 years, NCHAs mission is to provide homes and support by people who care click apply for full job details
Jun 11, 2026
Contractor
Non-Executive Board Member Nottingham £6,782.00 per annum Do you want to be a voice for change? If so, join our Board as a Non-Executive Board Memberand help shape change at NCHA. About Us A force for good in the East Midlands for over 50 years, NCHAs mission is to provide homes and support by people who care click apply for full job details
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to the Board for a Globally Recognised Luxury Brand in Dublin 1, this role is unique and comes with a very Competitive Remuneration. We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with our client on this exceptional opportunity. A globally recognised, iconic name in luxury retail - with a heritage spanning multiple generations - they have built an outstanding reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and service. This is a rare chance to join a world-class organisation at its most senior level. This client values dedication, passion and creativity and employees are valued, and recognised for their hard work and delivery in customer excellence. The opportunity Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Executive Assistant to provide seamless, high-level support to their Managing Director and Board of Directors. This is not a typical EA role - it calls for someone who operates with absolute discretion, anticipates needs before they arise, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-standards environment at the intersection of tradition and ambition. What you will be doing MD support Proactive, comprehensive diary and inbox management - anticipating priorities, not just responding to them. Screening and managing correspondence with confidence and sound judgement. Preparing high-quality presentations, reports, and briefing materials Travel coordination, expense management, and broader administrative support. Board of Directors support End-to-end coordination of board meetings - agendas, logistics, presentations, and minutes Travel and events management for board members. Supporting cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement at the highest level Assisting with ad hoc initiatives that require both initiative and discretion. Who we are looking for. A minimum of 5 years' experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally supporting C-suite or Board-level principals. A track record of working with senior leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume, global environment. Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities with composure. The highest standards of discretion and professional confidentiality - non-negotiable at this level Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and expert-level Outlook calendar and inbox management A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with effective communication skills across all levels Full authorisation to work in Ireland. This is a genuinely outstanding role with an employer of distinction. If you are an experienced EA who takes pride in operating at the very highest level, we would love to hear from you. To apply in strict confidence, please contact 3D Personnel directly. All applications handled with complete discretion.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to the Board for a Globally Recognised Luxury Brand in Dublin 1, this role is unique and comes with a very Competitive Remuneration. We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with our client on this exceptional opportunity. A globally recognised, iconic name in luxury retail - with a heritage spanning multiple generations - they have built an outstanding reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and service. This is a rare chance to join a world-class organisation at its most senior level. This client values dedication, passion and creativity and employees are valued, and recognised for their hard work and delivery in customer excellence. The opportunity Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Executive Assistant to provide seamless, high-level support to their Managing Director and Board of Directors. This is not a typical EA role - it calls for someone who operates with absolute discretion, anticipates needs before they arise, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-standards environment at the intersection of tradition and ambition. What you will be doing MD support Proactive, comprehensive diary and inbox management - anticipating priorities, not just responding to them. Screening and managing correspondence with confidence and sound judgement. Preparing high-quality presentations, reports, and briefing materials Travel coordination, expense management, and broader administrative support. Board of Directors support End-to-end coordination of board meetings - agendas, logistics, presentations, and minutes Travel and events management for board members. Supporting cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement at the highest level Assisting with ad hoc initiatives that require both initiative and discretion. Who we are looking for. A minimum of 5 years' experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally supporting C-suite or Board-level principals. A track record of working with senior leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume, global environment. Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities with composure. The highest standards of discretion and professional confidentiality - non-negotiable at this level Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and expert-level Outlook calendar and inbox management A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with effective communication skills across all levels Full authorisation to work in Ireland. This is a genuinely outstanding role with an employer of distinction. If you are an experienced EA who takes pride in operating at the very highest level, we would love to hear from you. To apply in strict confidence, please contact 3D Personnel directly. All applications handled with complete discretion.
Senior Associate - Employment Reading 6+ PQE 75,000 - 100,000 + Bonus & Benefits You must have prior law firm experience to be considered for this role. A specialist employment law firm with a strong national reputation is seeking a Senior Associate to join its growing Reading office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a firm that focuses exclusively on employment law, providing high-quality advice to employers ranging from SMEs and owner-managed businesses through to national and international organisations. The successful Senior Associate will become part of a highly experienced team known for delivering commercially focused advice on complex workplace issues. The firm has built an impressive reputation for combining technical excellence with practical, business-focused solutions, making it a trusted adviser to clients across a wide range of sectors. The Senior Associate - Employment Role The Senior Associate will play a key role in advising employer clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, while also supporting business development initiatives and mentoring junior members of the team. Work is likely to include: Day-to-day employment law advisory work Disciplinary, grievance and performance management matters Redundancy exercises and restructures TUPE advice and business transfers Employment Tribunal litigation Settlement agreements and negotiated exits Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and handbooks Restrictive covenants and post-termination disputes Senior executive and board-level employment issues Employment support on corporate transactions HR advisory and strategic workforce planning Client training and business development activities The successful Senior Associate will enjoy significant client contact and will be encouraged to develop long-term relationships with key clients across the firm's portfolio. The Firm This specialist practice has established itself as one of the UK's leading employment law firms, advising businesses, senior executives and HR professionals on complex workplace issues. Unlike many full-service firms, employment law sits at the heart of the business. As a result, lawyers benefit from working alongside employment specialists who are deeply immersed in the market and recognised for their expertise. The firm's culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial and supportive. Lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of client relationships, contribute to the growth of the business and develop their own professional profile within the employment law market. The Senior Associate - Employment The successful candidate is likely to have: 6+ years' PQE gained within a recognised Employment practice Strong experience advising employer clients Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters Excellent technical knowledge of UK employment law Strong advocacy, negotiation and drafting skills Experience managing client relationships independently Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving Interest in mentoring and supporting junior lawyers A proactive attitude towards business development and networking Candidates with experience advising corporate clients, owner-managed businesses and HR teams on strategic employment matters will be particularly well suited to this role. Why Apply? Join a leading specialist employment law firm Work exclusively on employment matters Excellent client exposure and responsibility Opportunity to build long-term client relationships Strong progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative culture Flexible working arrangements Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package For a Senior Associate seeking high-quality employment work, genuine client responsibility and the opportunity to join a firm where employment law is the core focus, this represents an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in their career.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
Senior Associate - Employment Reading 6+ PQE 75,000 - 100,000 + Bonus & Benefits You must have prior law firm experience to be considered for this role. A specialist employment law firm with a strong national reputation is seeking a Senior Associate to join its growing Reading office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a firm that focuses exclusively on employment law, providing high-quality advice to employers ranging from SMEs and owner-managed businesses through to national and international organisations. The successful Senior Associate will become part of a highly experienced team known for delivering commercially focused advice on complex workplace issues. The firm has built an impressive reputation for combining technical excellence with practical, business-focused solutions, making it a trusted adviser to clients across a wide range of sectors. The Senior Associate - Employment Role The Senior Associate will play a key role in advising employer clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, while also supporting business development initiatives and mentoring junior members of the team. Work is likely to include: Day-to-day employment law advisory work Disciplinary, grievance and performance management matters Redundancy exercises and restructures TUPE advice and business transfers Employment Tribunal litigation Settlement agreements and negotiated exits Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and handbooks Restrictive covenants and post-termination disputes Senior executive and board-level employment issues Employment support on corporate transactions HR advisory and strategic workforce planning Client training and business development activities The successful Senior Associate will enjoy significant client contact and will be encouraged to develop long-term relationships with key clients across the firm's portfolio. The Firm This specialist practice has established itself as one of the UK's leading employment law firms, advising businesses, senior executives and HR professionals on complex workplace issues. Unlike many full-service firms, employment law sits at the heart of the business. As a result, lawyers benefit from working alongside employment specialists who are deeply immersed in the market and recognised for their expertise. The firm's culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial and supportive. Lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of client relationships, contribute to the growth of the business and develop their own professional profile within the employment law market. The Senior Associate - Employment The successful candidate is likely to have: 6+ years' PQE gained within a recognised Employment practice Strong experience advising employer clients Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters Excellent technical knowledge of UK employment law Strong advocacy, negotiation and drafting skills Experience managing client relationships independently Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving Interest in mentoring and supporting junior lawyers A proactive attitude towards business development and networking Candidates with experience advising corporate clients, owner-managed businesses and HR teams on strategic employment matters will be particularly well suited to this role. Why Apply? Join a leading specialist employment law firm Work exclusively on employment matters Excellent client exposure and responsibility Opportunity to build long-term client relationships Strong progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative culture Flexible working arrangements Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package For a Senior Associate seeking high-quality employment work, genuine client responsibility and the opportunity to join a firm where employment law is the core focus, this represents an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in their career.
Reporting to: Finance Director Start Date: Immediate Working Hours: Mon Fri, 9am 5pm Probation Period: 6 months Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Job Location: Office Based SCOPE The Financial Controller is a senior-level responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and the overall financial health of the company. The Financial Controller acts as a bridge between the finance department and executive management, providing insights and guidance on financial matters to support strategic decision-making. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Reporting To ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements. This includes managing the month-end and year-end closing processes, consolidating financial data, balance sheet reconciliation and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The Financial Controller will also prepare reports for internal stakeholders and external entities, such as auditors and regulatory bodies. Budgeting and Forecasting The Financial Controller plays a pivotal role in the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads and the commercial team to develop budgets that align with the organisation s strategic goals. The Financial Controller will also monitor performance, analyses variances, and provides forecasts to anticipate future financial trends and challenges. Internal Controls and Compliance Ensuring robust internal controls, design and implement control systems to safeguard the organisation s assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with financial regulations such as GAAP or IFRS, undertake regular review of the process with the FD and provide guidance to the board on proposed changes. Cash Flow Management Monitor cash flow, manage working capital requirements, and ensure that the company has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations. Develop, alongside the commercial team, strategies to optimise cash flow and reduce financial risks. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Analytical Skills Interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights, identify trends, assess financial performance, and make recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability. Prepare accurate and timely financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, providing insights that support strategic decision making. Leadership and Communication Act as the deputy to the FD, providing direct advice and guidance to the Directors/Managers and to the Board as required by the FD or other leadership, and as required external parties such as funders, investors, regulatory bodies and external auditors. Communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities clearly and effectively, ensuring that stakeholders are informed and engaged. To mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth, ensuring that the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform effectively. Technical Proficiency A deep understanding of accounting principles, financial software, and regulatory requirements, be proficient in using financial management systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance reporting accuracy. Strategic Thinking Aligning financial management with the organisation s long-term objectives, evaluating financial risks and opportunities, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to the development of business strategies. Budgeting and Forecasting Ability to create detailed budgets and forecasts that can be cascaded through teams, working closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure that budgets meet the overall objectives of the business. Regularly review forecasts taking account of market and operational risks and advise senior management accordingly QUALIFICATIONS . A bachelor s or master s degree in finance, accounting. As a minimum we require one of the following accreditations (Fully Qualified or Part Qualified) Chartered Accountant (CA): Recognised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Chartered Management Accountant (CMA): Offered by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) TECHNICAL SKILLS Key technical skills include: Financial Reporting: Proficiency in preparing and analysing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Ability to explain and illustrate complex information in a manner that is clearly understood. Budgeting and Forecasting: Ability to develop, manage, and analyse budgets and financial forecasts to guide strategic decision making. Accounting Software: Expertise in using accounting software preferably construction focused such as 4PS/Business Central or Coins or as a minimum platform such as SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, or Sage for financial management and reporting. Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights. Project Accounting: Proficiency in Job Costing ability to prepare reliable cost to complete data and align with income. Regulatory Knowledge A comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and compliance This includes but is not limited to: UK GAAP and IFRS: Knowledge of UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is essential for accurate financial reporting. Tax Regulations: Familiarity with UK tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies. Audit Processes: Understanding of internal and external audit processes to ensure financial accuracy and integrity. Soft Skills Leadership and Management: Ability to lead and manage finance teams, providing guidance and support to achieve organizational goals. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying financial issues and developing effective solutions to address them. Diligence: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance. EXPERIENCE Industry Experience: A minimum of 5 years experience in a contractor or engineering consultant, and full understanding of operational requirement in the construction industry including the specific risks which are present in the transaction cycle. People Responsibility: A history of managing and developing high performing teams fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment,
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
Reporting to: Finance Director Start Date: Immediate Working Hours: Mon Fri, 9am 5pm Probation Period: 6 months Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Job Location: Office Based SCOPE The Financial Controller is a senior-level responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and the overall financial health of the company. The Financial Controller acts as a bridge between the finance department and executive management, providing insights and guidance on financial matters to support strategic decision-making. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Reporting To ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements. This includes managing the month-end and year-end closing processes, consolidating financial data, balance sheet reconciliation and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The Financial Controller will also prepare reports for internal stakeholders and external entities, such as auditors and regulatory bodies. Budgeting and Forecasting The Financial Controller plays a pivotal role in the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads and the commercial team to develop budgets that align with the organisation s strategic goals. The Financial Controller will also monitor performance, analyses variances, and provides forecasts to anticipate future financial trends and challenges. Internal Controls and Compliance Ensuring robust internal controls, design and implement control systems to safeguard the organisation s assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with financial regulations such as GAAP or IFRS, undertake regular review of the process with the FD and provide guidance to the board on proposed changes. Cash Flow Management Monitor cash flow, manage working capital requirements, and ensure that the company has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations. Develop, alongside the commercial team, strategies to optimise cash flow and reduce financial risks. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Analytical Skills Interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights, identify trends, assess financial performance, and make recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability. Prepare accurate and timely financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, providing insights that support strategic decision making. Leadership and Communication Act as the deputy to the FD, providing direct advice and guidance to the Directors/Managers and to the Board as required by the FD or other leadership, and as required external parties such as funders, investors, regulatory bodies and external auditors. Communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities clearly and effectively, ensuring that stakeholders are informed and engaged. To mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth, ensuring that the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform effectively. Technical Proficiency A deep understanding of accounting principles, financial software, and regulatory requirements, be proficient in using financial management systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance reporting accuracy. Strategic Thinking Aligning financial management with the organisation s long-term objectives, evaluating financial risks and opportunities, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to the development of business strategies. Budgeting and Forecasting Ability to create detailed budgets and forecasts that can be cascaded through teams, working closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure that budgets meet the overall objectives of the business. Regularly review forecasts taking account of market and operational risks and advise senior management accordingly QUALIFICATIONS . A bachelor s or master s degree in finance, accounting. As a minimum we require one of the following accreditations (Fully Qualified or Part Qualified) Chartered Accountant (CA): Recognised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Chartered Management Accountant (CMA): Offered by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) TECHNICAL SKILLS Key technical skills include: Financial Reporting: Proficiency in preparing and analysing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Ability to explain and illustrate complex information in a manner that is clearly understood. Budgeting and Forecasting: Ability to develop, manage, and analyse budgets and financial forecasts to guide strategic decision making. Accounting Software: Expertise in using accounting software preferably construction focused such as 4PS/Business Central or Coins or as a minimum platform such as SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, or Sage for financial management and reporting. Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights. Project Accounting: Proficiency in Job Costing ability to prepare reliable cost to complete data and align with income. Regulatory Knowledge A comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and compliance This includes but is not limited to: UK GAAP and IFRS: Knowledge of UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is essential for accurate financial reporting. Tax Regulations: Familiarity with UK tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies. Audit Processes: Understanding of internal and external audit processes to ensure financial accuracy and integrity. Soft Skills Leadership and Management: Ability to lead and manage finance teams, providing guidance and support to achieve organizational goals. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying financial issues and developing effective solutions to address them. Diligence: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance. EXPERIENCE Industry Experience: A minimum of 5 years experience in a contractor or engineering consultant, and full understanding of operational requirement in the construction industry including the specific risks which are present in the transaction cycle. People Responsibility: A history of managing and developing high performing teams fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment,
£125,000 per annum + bonus + generous pension + benefits Wales / Hybrid WPP IM Co is being established as an FCA-regulated investment management company to serve the eight Welsh Local Government Pension Scheme funds, managing more than £25 billion for 412,000 members. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape a permanent, world-class investment institution for Wales and to design and lead the investment capability of a new, regulated company at the heart of UKLGPS reform. With Government backing, and authorisation targeted for March 2026, WPP IM Co will operate to global standards with a Welsh purpose - combining professional excellence with a clear public mandate. Over time, WPP IM Co will help channel long-term pension capital into clean energy, affordable housing, innovation and other investments that strengthen Wales and the UK - demonstrating how responsible investment can serve members and the communities they live in. The organisation is now seeking its first ever Director of Non-Financial Risk to lead its operational-risk, compliance and financial-crime frameworks, holding FCA Senior Management Functions SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (Money Laundering Reporting Officer). Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will be central to demonstrating to Government and the FCA that WPP IM Co meets the highest standards of conduct, governance and operational resilience. You will design and embed proportionate, best-practice frameworks for operational risk, outsourcing oversight, resilience and compliance - ensuring robust systems and controls for a £25 billion investment organisation. Working closely with the Director of Financial Risk, you will maintain a unified enterprise-risk framework that integrates prudential, operational and conduct risk. You may already hold SMF16/17 approval within a regulated firm or be ready to step into your first senior executive role. You will bring extensive senior-level experience in operational-risk, compliance or resilience leadership within a regulated investment or asset-management environment. You will bring a strong understanding of outsourcing frameworks (including overseeing third-party providers), operational-resilience regulation, and data-protection or cyber-security standards. With a proven ability to engage with regulators and Board Members, you will also bring experience establishing or scaling a Compliance function, including hiring and managing compliance professionals. Experience within the LGPS or public sector is not required. Welsh connectivity or experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Welsh language proficiency is also not essential but would be an advantage. To have a confidential conversation about the role with Odgers' team in Wales, please call Jemma Terry, Leighton Freeman or Steffan Griffiths on or email us at . All applications will be acknowledged, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse candidates. To apply, please submit a CV by 12 November 2025. £125,000 y flwyddyn + bonws + pensiwn hael + buddion Cymru / Hybrid Mae Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau Partneriaeth Pensiwn Cymru yn cael ei sefydlu fel cwmni rheoli buddsoddiadau a reoleiddir gan yr Awdurdod Ymddygiad Ariannol i wasanaethu'r wyth cronfa Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol yng Nghymru, gan reoli mwy na £25 biliwn ar gyfer 412,000 o aelodau. Dyma gyfle unwaith mewn cenhedlaeth i helpu i lunio sefydliad buddsoddi parhaol, o'r radd flaenaf i Gymru ac i ddylunio ac arwain gallu buddsoddi cwmni newydd a reoleiddir sydd wrth wraidd diwygio Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol y DU. Gyda chefnogaeth y Llywodraeth, gan dargedu awdurdodiad ar gyfer mis Mawrth 2026, bydd Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn gweithredu yn ôl safonau byd-eang gyda phwrpas Cymreig - gan gyfuno rhagoriaeth broffesiynol â mandad cyhoeddus clir. Dros amser, bydd Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn helpu i sianelu cyfalaf pensiwn hirdymor i ynni glân, tai fforddiadwy, arloesi a buddsoddiadau eraill sy'n cryfhau Cymru a'r DU - gan ddangos sut y gall buddsoddi cyfrifol fod o fudd i aelodau a'r cymunedau lle maent yn byw. Mae'r sefydliad bellach yn chwilio am ei Gyfarwyddwr Risg Anariannol cyntaf erioed i arwain ei fframweithiau risg weithredol, cydymffurfiaeth a throseddau ariannol, gan feddu ar Swyddogaethau Uwch-reolwr SMF16 (Goruchwylio Cydymffurfiaeth) a SMF17 (Swyddog Adrodd Gwyngalchu Arian) gan yr Awdurdod Ymddygiad Ariannol. Gan fod yn atebol i'r Prif Swyddog Gweithredol, bydd y rôl hon yn ganolog i ddangos i'r Llywodraeth a'r Awdurdod Ymddygiad Ariannol fod Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn bodloni'r safonau uchaf o ran ymddygiad, llywodraethu a gwytnwch gweithredol. Byddwch yn dylunio ac yn sefydlu fframweithiau arferion gorau cymesur ar gyfer risg weithredol, goruchwylio darparwyr allanol, gwytnwch a chydymffurfiaeth - gan sicrhau systemau a mesurau rheoli cadarn ar gyfer sefydliad buddsoddi gwerth £25 biliwn. Gan weithio'n agos gyda'r Cyfarwyddwr Risg Ariannol, byddwch yn cynnal fframwaith risg menter unedig sy'n integreiddio risg ddarbodus, weithredol ac ymddygiad. Efallai y bydd eisoes gennych gymeradwyaeth SMF16/17 o fewn cwmni a reoleiddir neu eich bod yn barod i gamu i'ch rôl uwch-swyddog gweithredol gyntaf. Bydd gennych brofiad helaeth ar lefel uwch o arwain ym maes risg weithredol, cydymffurfiaeth neu wytnwch mewn amgylchedd buddsoddi neu reoli asedau a reoleiddir. Bydd gennych ddealltwriaeth gref o allanoli fframweithiau (gan gynnwys goruchwylio darparwyr trydydd parti), rheoleiddio gwytnwch gweithredol a diogelu data neu safonau seiberddiogelwch. Bydd gennych allu pendant i ymgysylltu â rheoleiddwyr ac Aelodau'r Bwrdd, a hefyd bydd gennych brofiad o sefydlu neu ehangu swyddogaeth cydymffurfiaeth, gan gynnwys cyflogi a rheoli gweithwyr cydymffurfio proffesiynol. Nid oes angen profiad o fewn Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol neu yn y sector cyhoeddus. Byddai cysylltiad â Chymru neu brofiad o Gymru yn fanteisiol ond nid yw'n hanfodol. Nid yw hyfedredd yn y Gymraeg yn hanfodol chwaith, ond byddai'n fanteisiol. I gael sgwrs cyfrinachol am y rôl gyda'r thîm Odgers Cymru, cysylltwch â Jemma Terry, Leighton Freeman neu Steffan Griffiths ar neu ebostiwch . Bydd pob cais yn cael ei gydnabod, a rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan ymgeiswyr amrywiol. I ymgeisio, danfonwch CV erbyn 12 Tachwedd 2025.
Oct 29, 2025
Full time
£125,000 per annum + bonus + generous pension + benefits Wales / Hybrid WPP IM Co is being established as an FCA-regulated investment management company to serve the eight Welsh Local Government Pension Scheme funds, managing more than £25 billion for 412,000 members. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape a permanent, world-class investment institution for Wales and to design and lead the investment capability of a new, regulated company at the heart of UKLGPS reform. With Government backing, and authorisation targeted for March 2026, WPP IM Co will operate to global standards with a Welsh purpose - combining professional excellence with a clear public mandate. Over time, WPP IM Co will help channel long-term pension capital into clean energy, affordable housing, innovation and other investments that strengthen Wales and the UK - demonstrating how responsible investment can serve members and the communities they live in. The organisation is now seeking its first ever Director of Non-Financial Risk to lead its operational-risk, compliance and financial-crime frameworks, holding FCA Senior Management Functions SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (Money Laundering Reporting Officer). Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will be central to demonstrating to Government and the FCA that WPP IM Co meets the highest standards of conduct, governance and operational resilience. You will design and embed proportionate, best-practice frameworks for operational risk, outsourcing oversight, resilience and compliance - ensuring robust systems and controls for a £25 billion investment organisation. Working closely with the Director of Financial Risk, you will maintain a unified enterprise-risk framework that integrates prudential, operational and conduct risk. You may already hold SMF16/17 approval within a regulated firm or be ready to step into your first senior executive role. You will bring extensive senior-level experience in operational-risk, compliance or resilience leadership within a regulated investment or asset-management environment. You will bring a strong understanding of outsourcing frameworks (including overseeing third-party providers), operational-resilience regulation, and data-protection or cyber-security standards. With a proven ability to engage with regulators and Board Members, you will also bring experience establishing or scaling a Compliance function, including hiring and managing compliance professionals. Experience within the LGPS or public sector is not required. Welsh connectivity or experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Welsh language proficiency is also not essential but would be an advantage. To have a confidential conversation about the role with Odgers' team in Wales, please call Jemma Terry, Leighton Freeman or Steffan Griffiths on or email us at . All applications will be acknowledged, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse candidates. To apply, please submit a CV by 12 November 2025. £125,000 y flwyddyn + bonws + pensiwn hael + buddion Cymru / Hybrid Mae Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau Partneriaeth Pensiwn Cymru yn cael ei sefydlu fel cwmni rheoli buddsoddiadau a reoleiddir gan yr Awdurdod Ymddygiad Ariannol i wasanaethu'r wyth cronfa Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol yng Nghymru, gan reoli mwy na £25 biliwn ar gyfer 412,000 o aelodau. Dyma gyfle unwaith mewn cenhedlaeth i helpu i lunio sefydliad buddsoddi parhaol, o'r radd flaenaf i Gymru ac i ddylunio ac arwain gallu buddsoddi cwmni newydd a reoleiddir sydd wrth wraidd diwygio Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol y DU. Gyda chefnogaeth y Llywodraeth, gan dargedu awdurdodiad ar gyfer mis Mawrth 2026, bydd Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn gweithredu yn ôl safonau byd-eang gyda phwrpas Cymreig - gan gyfuno rhagoriaeth broffesiynol â mandad cyhoeddus clir. Dros amser, bydd Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn helpu i sianelu cyfalaf pensiwn hirdymor i ynni glân, tai fforddiadwy, arloesi a buddsoddiadau eraill sy'n cryfhau Cymru a'r DU - gan ddangos sut y gall buddsoddi cyfrifol fod o fudd i aelodau a'r cymunedau lle maent yn byw. Mae'r sefydliad bellach yn chwilio am ei Gyfarwyddwr Risg Anariannol cyntaf erioed i arwain ei fframweithiau risg weithredol, cydymffurfiaeth a throseddau ariannol, gan feddu ar Swyddogaethau Uwch-reolwr SMF16 (Goruchwylio Cydymffurfiaeth) a SMF17 (Swyddog Adrodd Gwyngalchu Arian) gan yr Awdurdod Ymddygiad Ariannol. Gan fod yn atebol i'r Prif Swyddog Gweithredol, bydd y rôl hon yn ganolog i ddangos i'r Llywodraeth a'r Awdurdod Ymddygiad Ariannol fod Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn bodloni'r safonau uchaf o ran ymddygiad, llywodraethu a gwytnwch gweithredol. Byddwch yn dylunio ac yn sefydlu fframweithiau arferion gorau cymesur ar gyfer risg weithredol, goruchwylio darparwyr allanol, gwytnwch a chydymffurfiaeth - gan sicrhau systemau a mesurau rheoli cadarn ar gyfer sefydliad buddsoddi gwerth £25 biliwn. Gan weithio'n agos gyda'r Cyfarwyddwr Risg Ariannol, byddwch yn cynnal fframwaith risg menter unedig sy'n integreiddio risg ddarbodus, weithredol ac ymddygiad. Efallai y bydd eisoes gennych gymeradwyaeth SMF16/17 o fewn cwmni a reoleiddir neu eich bod yn barod i gamu i'ch rôl uwch-swyddog gweithredol gyntaf. Bydd gennych brofiad helaeth ar lefel uwch o arwain ym maes risg weithredol, cydymffurfiaeth neu wytnwch mewn amgylchedd buddsoddi neu reoli asedau a reoleiddir. Bydd gennych ddealltwriaeth gref o allanoli fframweithiau (gan gynnwys goruchwylio darparwyr trydydd parti), rheoleiddio gwytnwch gweithredol a diogelu data neu safonau seiberddiogelwch. Bydd gennych allu pendant i ymgysylltu â rheoleiddwyr ac Aelodau'r Bwrdd, a hefyd bydd gennych brofiad o sefydlu neu ehangu swyddogaeth cydymffurfiaeth, gan gynnwys cyflogi a rheoli gweithwyr cydymffurfio proffesiynol. Nid oes angen profiad o fewn Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol neu yn y sector cyhoeddus. Byddai cysylltiad â Chymru neu brofiad o Gymru yn fanteisiol ond nid yw'n hanfodol. Nid yw hyfedredd yn y Gymraeg yn hanfodol chwaith, ond byddai'n fanteisiol. I gael sgwrs cyfrinachol am y rôl gyda'r thîm Odgers Cymru, cysylltwch â Jemma Terry, Leighton Freeman neu Steffan Griffiths ar neu ebostiwch . Bydd pob cais yn cael ei gydnabod, a rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan ymgeiswyr amrywiol. I ymgeisio, danfonwch CV erbyn 12 Tachwedd 2025.
£60,000 per annum with a c. 25-30 days per year time commitment Wales / UK-wide WPP IM Co is being established as an FCA-regulated investment management company to serve the eight Welsh Local Government Pension Scheme funds, managing more than £25 billion for 412,000 members. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape a permanent, world-class investment institution for Wales and to design and lead the investment capability of a new, regulated company at the heart of UKLGPS reform. With Government backing, and authorisation targeted for March 2026, WPP IM Co will operate to global standards with a Welsh purpose - combining professional excellence with a clear public mandate. Over time, WPP IM Co will help channel long-term pension capital into clean energy, affordable housing, innovation and other investments that strengthen Wales and the UK - demonstrating how responsible investment can serve members and the communities they live in. The organisation is now seeking its first ever Independent Non-Executive Chair to lead the Board through mobilisation and into operation. The Chair will set the tone for integrity, professionalism and public purpose - ensuring effective governance, strong fiduciary standards and trusted relationships with Government, regulators and shareholders. You will lead a compact, high-calibre Board that brings together independent and shareholder directors alongside experienced executives. Working with the CEO and Board colleagues, you will help shape strategy, embed robust governance, and ensure WPP IM Co delivers for its investors, its members and for Wales. You may already be an experienced NED or Chair, or ready to take that step for the first time as an Executive. You will bring strategic clarity and calm authority at Board level and a steady hand with a collaborative style. You will be able to build trust across Government, regulators and markets and will be politically astute, operating with integrity and good judgement while appreciating that WPP IM Co exists in a devolved nation context. In addition, you will bring experience within investment management, pensions or financial services regulation. Welsh connectivity or experience is desirable, and the ability to speak Welsh is not essential, however would be an advantage. To have a confidential conversation about the role with Odgers' team in Wales, please call Jemma Terry, Leighton Freeman or Steffan Griffiths on or email us at . All applications will be acknowledged, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse candidates. To apply, please submit a CV by 14 November 2025 £60,000 y flwyddyn gydag ymrwymiad o oddeutu 25-30 diwrnod y flwyddyn Cymru / ledled y DU Mae Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau Partneriaeth Pensiwn Cymru yn cael ei sefydlu fel cwmni rheoli buddsoddiadau a reoleiddir gan yr Awdurdod Ymddygiad Ariannol i wasanaethu'r wyth cronfa Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol yng Nghymru, gan reoli mwy na £25 biliwn ar gyfer 412,000 o aelodau. Dyma gyfle unwaith mewn cenhedlaeth i helpu i lunio sefydliad buddsoddi parhaol, o'r radd flaenaf i Gymru ac i ddylunio ac arwain gallu buddsoddi cwmni newydd a reoleiddir sydd wrth wraidd diwygio Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol y DU. Gyda chefnogaeth y Llywodraeth, gan dargedu awdurdodiad ar gyfer mis Mawrth 2026, bydd Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn gweithredu yn ôl safonau byd-eang gyda phwrpas Cymreig - gan gyfuno rhagoriaeth broffesiynol â mandad cyhoeddus clir. Dros amser, bydd Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn helpu i sianelu cyfalaf pensiwn hirdymor i ynni glân, tai fforddiadwy, arloesi a buddsoddiadau eraill sy'n cryfhau Cymru a'r DU - gan ddangos sut y gall buddsoddi cyfrifol fod o fudd i aelodau a'r cymunedau lle maent yn byw. Mae'r sefydliad bellach yn chwilio am ei Gadeirydd Anweithredol Annibynnol cyntaf erioed i arwain y Bwrdd trwy ysgogi ac yna gweithredu. Bydd y Cadeirydd yn gosod y sylfaen ar gyfer uniondeb, proffesiynoldeb a phwrpas cyhoeddus - gan sicrhau llywodraethu effeithiol, safonau ymddiriedol cryf a pherthynas ddibynadwy â'r Llywodraeth, rheoleiddwyr a chyfranddalwyr. Byddwch yn arwain Bwrdd bach, o ansawdd uchel sy'n dwyn ynghyd gyfarwyddwyr annibynnol a chyfarwyddwyr cyfranddalwyr ochr yn ochr â swyddogion gweithredol profiadol. Gan weithio gyda'r Prif Swyddog Gweithredol a chydweithwyr y Bwrdd, byddwch yn helpu i lunio strategaeth, sefydlu trefniadau llywodraethu cadarn, a sicrhau bod Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn cyflawni ar gyfer ei fuddsoddwyr, ei aelodau ac ar gyfer Cymru. Efallai eich bod eisoes yn Gyfarwyddwr Anweithredol Annibynnol neu'n Gadeirydd profiadol, neu eich bod yn barod i gymryd y cam hwnnw am y tro cyntaf fel Swyddog Gweithredol. Bydd gennych eglurder strategol ac awdurdod tawel ar lefel y Bwrdd ynghyd â llaw gadarn gydag arddull gydweithredol. Byddwch yn gallu meithrin ymddiriedaeth ar draws y Llywodraeth a marchnadoedd ac ymhlith rheoleiddwyr a byddwch yn wleidyddol graff, gan weithredu ag uniondeb a thrwy ddefnyddio crebwyll da, gan werthfawrogi bod Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn bodoli mewn cyd-destun cenedl ddatganoledig. Yn ogystal, bydd gennych brofiad ym maes rheoli buddsoddiadau, pensiynau neu reoleiddio gwasanaethau ariannol. Mae cysylltiad â Chymru neu brofiad o Gymru yn ddymunol, ac nid yw'r gallu i siarad Cymraeg yn hanfodol, ond byddai'n fanteisiol. I gael sgwrs cyfrinachol am y rôl gyda'r thîm Odgers Cymru, cysylltwch â Jemma Terry, Leighton Freeman neu Steffan Griffiths ar neu ebostiwch . Bydd pob cais yn cael ei gydnabod, a rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan ymgeiswyr amrywiol. I ymgeisio, danfonwch CV erbyn 14 Tachwedd 2025
Oct 29, 2025
Full time
£60,000 per annum with a c. 25-30 days per year time commitment Wales / UK-wide WPP IM Co is being established as an FCA-regulated investment management company to serve the eight Welsh Local Government Pension Scheme funds, managing more than £25 billion for 412,000 members. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape a permanent, world-class investment institution for Wales and to design and lead the investment capability of a new, regulated company at the heart of UKLGPS reform. With Government backing, and authorisation targeted for March 2026, WPP IM Co will operate to global standards with a Welsh purpose - combining professional excellence with a clear public mandate. Over time, WPP IM Co will help channel long-term pension capital into clean energy, affordable housing, innovation and other investments that strengthen Wales and the UK - demonstrating how responsible investment can serve members and the communities they live in. The organisation is now seeking its first ever Independent Non-Executive Chair to lead the Board through mobilisation and into operation. The Chair will set the tone for integrity, professionalism and public purpose - ensuring effective governance, strong fiduciary standards and trusted relationships with Government, regulators and shareholders. You will lead a compact, high-calibre Board that brings together independent and shareholder directors alongside experienced executives. Working with the CEO and Board colleagues, you will help shape strategy, embed robust governance, and ensure WPP IM Co delivers for its investors, its members and for Wales. You may already be an experienced NED or Chair, or ready to take that step for the first time as an Executive. You will bring strategic clarity and calm authority at Board level and a steady hand with a collaborative style. You will be able to build trust across Government, regulators and markets and will be politically astute, operating with integrity and good judgement while appreciating that WPP IM Co exists in a devolved nation context. In addition, you will bring experience within investment management, pensions or financial services regulation. Welsh connectivity or experience is desirable, and the ability to speak Welsh is not essential, however would be an advantage. To have a confidential conversation about the role with Odgers' team in Wales, please call Jemma Terry, Leighton Freeman or Steffan Griffiths on or email us at . All applications will be acknowledged, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse candidates. To apply, please submit a CV by 14 November 2025 £60,000 y flwyddyn gydag ymrwymiad o oddeutu 25-30 diwrnod y flwyddyn Cymru / ledled y DU Mae Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau Partneriaeth Pensiwn Cymru yn cael ei sefydlu fel cwmni rheoli buddsoddiadau a reoleiddir gan yr Awdurdod Ymddygiad Ariannol i wasanaethu'r wyth cronfa Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol yng Nghymru, gan reoli mwy na £25 biliwn ar gyfer 412,000 o aelodau. Dyma gyfle unwaith mewn cenhedlaeth i helpu i lunio sefydliad buddsoddi parhaol, o'r radd flaenaf i Gymru ac i ddylunio ac arwain gallu buddsoddi cwmni newydd a reoleiddir sydd wrth wraidd diwygio Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol y DU. Gyda chefnogaeth y Llywodraeth, gan dargedu awdurdodiad ar gyfer mis Mawrth 2026, bydd Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn gweithredu yn ôl safonau byd-eang gyda phwrpas Cymreig - gan gyfuno rhagoriaeth broffesiynol â mandad cyhoeddus clir. Dros amser, bydd Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn helpu i sianelu cyfalaf pensiwn hirdymor i ynni glân, tai fforddiadwy, arloesi a buddsoddiadau eraill sy'n cryfhau Cymru a'r DU - gan ddangos sut y gall buddsoddi cyfrifol fod o fudd i aelodau a'r cymunedau lle maent yn byw. Mae'r sefydliad bellach yn chwilio am ei Gadeirydd Anweithredol Annibynnol cyntaf erioed i arwain y Bwrdd trwy ysgogi ac yna gweithredu. Bydd y Cadeirydd yn gosod y sylfaen ar gyfer uniondeb, proffesiynoldeb a phwrpas cyhoeddus - gan sicrhau llywodraethu effeithiol, safonau ymddiriedol cryf a pherthynas ddibynadwy â'r Llywodraeth, rheoleiddwyr a chyfranddalwyr. Byddwch yn arwain Bwrdd bach, o ansawdd uchel sy'n dwyn ynghyd gyfarwyddwyr annibynnol a chyfarwyddwyr cyfranddalwyr ochr yn ochr â swyddogion gweithredol profiadol. Gan weithio gyda'r Prif Swyddog Gweithredol a chydweithwyr y Bwrdd, byddwch yn helpu i lunio strategaeth, sefydlu trefniadau llywodraethu cadarn, a sicrhau bod Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn cyflawni ar gyfer ei fuddsoddwyr, ei aelodau ac ar gyfer Cymru. Efallai eich bod eisoes yn Gyfarwyddwr Anweithredol Annibynnol neu'n Gadeirydd profiadol, neu eich bod yn barod i gymryd y cam hwnnw am y tro cyntaf fel Swyddog Gweithredol. Bydd gennych eglurder strategol ac awdurdod tawel ar lefel y Bwrdd ynghyd â llaw gadarn gydag arddull gydweithredol. Byddwch yn gallu meithrin ymddiriedaeth ar draws y Llywodraeth a marchnadoedd ac ymhlith rheoleiddwyr a byddwch yn wleidyddol graff, gan weithredu ag uniondeb a thrwy ddefnyddio crebwyll da, gan werthfawrogi bod Cwmni Rheoli Buddsoddiadau PPC yn bodoli mewn cyd-destun cenedl ddatganoledig. Yn ogystal, bydd gennych brofiad ym maes rheoli buddsoddiadau, pensiynau neu reoleiddio gwasanaethau ariannol. Mae cysylltiad â Chymru neu brofiad o Gymru yn ddymunol, ac nid yw'r gallu i siarad Cymraeg yn hanfodol, ond byddai'n fanteisiol. I gael sgwrs cyfrinachol am y rôl gyda'r thîm Odgers Cymru, cysylltwch â Jemma Terry, Leighton Freeman neu Steffan Griffiths ar neu ebostiwch . Bydd pob cais yn cael ei gydnabod, a rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan ymgeiswyr amrywiol. I ymgeisio, danfonwch CV erbyn 14 Tachwedd 2025
Contract Manager Property Services FRA, M&E & Gas Up to £60,000 Plus Package Our client, a growing construction contractor who operate nationally, are looking to add an experienced Compliance Manager to one of their long term frameworks in Berkshire. They provide R&M, planned maintenance, FRA and compliance solutiosn to local authorities and housing associations across the UK. Within this particular role, you would be responsible for the compliance workstreams which will include Fire Safety, M&E, Legionella & Gas. Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance policies and procedures across the housing stock. Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including Health & Safety at Work Act, Building Safety Act, Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and all relevant sector-specific regulations. Oversee regular audits and inspections, ensuring that all remedial actions are recorded, tracked, and completed in a timely manner. Manage contracts and performance of external contractors delivering compliance-related services (e.g. gas servicing, fire risk assessments). Maintain accurate compliance records and provide regular reports to senior management, the board, and regulatory bodies. Work with asset management, repairs, and housing teams to embed a compliance-focused culture. Act as the main point of contact for regulators such as the Regulator of Social Housing and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Lead on internal investigations and reporting for incidents related to non-compliance or safety breaches. Manage and develop a team of compliance officers or coordinators, where applicable. Skills & Experience: Essential: Proven experience in a compliance, health & safety, or asset management role within the social housing or property management sector. Detailed knowledge of relevant housing and building safety legislation and best practice. Strong project management and contractor management skills. Excellent analytical and reporting abilities. Experience in policy development and audit processes. Having an ability to create a strong working environment, where everyone is working as a team to achieve targets and goals on the contract, as well as being able to build strong relationships with the client and your team members. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and reputable business. My client are offering an excellent salary & package and benefits. If this role is of interest please apply or contact Danny Mangan. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Contract Manager Property Services FRA, M&E & Gas Up to £60,000 Plus Package Our client, a growing construction contractor who operate nationally, are looking to add an experienced Compliance Manager to one of their long term frameworks in Berkshire. They provide R&M, planned maintenance, FRA and compliance solutiosn to local authorities and housing associations across the UK. Within this particular role, you would be responsible for the compliance workstreams which will include Fire Safety, M&E, Legionella & Gas. Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance policies and procedures across the housing stock. Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including Health & Safety at Work Act, Building Safety Act, Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and all relevant sector-specific regulations. Oversee regular audits and inspections, ensuring that all remedial actions are recorded, tracked, and completed in a timely manner. Manage contracts and performance of external contractors delivering compliance-related services (e.g. gas servicing, fire risk assessments). Maintain accurate compliance records and provide regular reports to senior management, the board, and regulatory bodies. Work with asset management, repairs, and housing teams to embed a compliance-focused culture. Act as the main point of contact for regulators such as the Regulator of Social Housing and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Lead on internal investigations and reporting for incidents related to non-compliance or safety breaches. Manage and develop a team of compliance officers or coordinators, where applicable. Skills & Experience: Essential: Proven experience in a compliance, health & safety, or asset management role within the social housing or property management sector. Detailed knowledge of relevant housing and building safety legislation and best practice. Strong project management and contractor management skills. Excellent analytical and reporting abilities. Experience in policy development and audit processes. Having an ability to create a strong working environment, where everyone is working as a team to achieve targets and goals on the contract, as well as being able to build strong relationships with the client and your team members. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and reputable business. My client are offering an excellent salary & package and benefits. If this role is of interest please apply or contact Danny Mangan. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer
Camden Learning is looking for a new Independent Chair to lead its Board and support the Executive team. Camden Learning is a company limited by guarantee, whose current members are the schools and colleges of Camden. The board comprises both independent non-executives and elected representatives of the member schools. The current Chair, Dame Christine Gilbert, is leaving after eight years following her appointment as Chair of Ofsted. Camden Learning is therefore looking to appoint a new Independent Chair to lead its Board and support the Executive team. Our education strategy to 2030 Building Back Stronger is well underway with many initial successes but there is much more to do. At the heart of this is a clear commitment not only to excellence, but to excellence alongside equity. That means ensuring that we meet and exceed the needs and expectations of all, especially our most vulnerable learners. This is an exciting time to join Camden Learning, to build on our early momentum and work together to transform educational outcomes for our community and beyond. Key dates • Applications close: Monday 20 October (5.30pm) • Screening Calls: w/c Mon 27 October and 03 November (online) • Final Panel Interview: Mon 10 November (in person at Camden Learning, Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG) • Start date: November 2025 (or as soon as is possible), to be agreed with the successful candidate. To apply, please: 1. Download and complete the application form, which includes shortlisting questions about your motivation and relevant experience. 2. Attach your current CV. 3. Submit both documents by email ImpactEd Consulting is acting as recruitment advisor to Camden Learning on this appointment. Camden Learning Independent Chair Appointment Brief Camden Learning Application Form Independent Chair
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Camden Learning is looking for a new Independent Chair to lead its Board and support the Executive team. Camden Learning is a company limited by guarantee, whose current members are the schools and colleges of Camden. The board comprises both independent non-executives and elected representatives of the member schools. The current Chair, Dame Christine Gilbert, is leaving after eight years following her appointment as Chair of Ofsted. Camden Learning is therefore looking to appoint a new Independent Chair to lead its Board and support the Executive team. Our education strategy to 2030 Building Back Stronger is well underway with many initial successes but there is much more to do. At the heart of this is a clear commitment not only to excellence, but to excellence alongside equity. That means ensuring that we meet and exceed the needs and expectations of all, especially our most vulnerable learners. This is an exciting time to join Camden Learning, to build on our early momentum and work together to transform educational outcomes for our community and beyond. Key dates • Applications close: Monday 20 October (5.30pm) • Screening Calls: w/c Mon 27 October and 03 November (online) • Final Panel Interview: Mon 10 November (in person at Camden Learning, Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG) • Start date: November 2025 (or as soon as is possible), to be agreed with the successful candidate. To apply, please: 1. Download and complete the application form, which includes shortlisting questions about your motivation and relevant experience. 2. Attach your current CV. 3. Submit both documents by email ImpactEd Consulting is acting as recruitment advisor to Camden Learning on this appointment. Camden Learning Independent Chair Appointment Brief Camden Learning Application Form Independent Chair
