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Governance Officer 30,000 - Permanent, Full Time Bedford, UK We are currently looking for a Governance Officer to provide support to the Governance Manager in promoting good governance across the organisation. The ideal candidate will be someone who is looking to continue or pursue a career in Governance and committed to continuing their development in this area. What you will be doing: Providing support to ensure that an appropriate governance framework is in place across all parts of the group including appropriate constitutional arrangements, Codes of Governance, standing orders, schemes of delegation and terms of reference. Support the Governance Manager in identifying any gaps in compliance with the RSH regulatory standards and the organisation's chosen code of governance. Providing support to Board and Committees of the Group through the production of minutes and action logs, agenda planning, circulating of papers and the maintenance of annual cycles. Assisting with filing of regulatory returns, annual declarations of interest and maintaining the compliance matrix. Assisting with ensuring FCA consumer credit obligations are met. Assists with ensuring that fraud, probity and other relevant policies are reviewed and updated Behaviours reflect ethical culture across the Group. We'd love to meet someone with: Ideally Degree level education, and with the commitment to further professional development. Experience of working in a governance or similar role. Understanding of the principles of good governance. Professional, well organised and able to work to deadlines when required. Excellent attention to detail, and to seek answers to problems. Amongst what we offer you is: A competitive salary 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays A generous contributory pension scheme Private health care Free life assurance Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym Opportunities for learning and development Discounted gym membership Retail discount scheme Hybrid Working Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application. Interview date to be confirmed We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.

RM Recruit are supporting a Worcestershire based multi Academy Trust with the recruitment of their current CFO vacancy. The Chief Finance Officer will provide strategic leadership across financial management, governance, compliance, risk, and resource planning. You will ensure the Trust's finances are managed efficiently, effectively, and transparently, supporting the delivery of its educational priorities. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Shape and deliver the Trust's financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability Direct the preparation and management of budgets, financial reporting, and statutory accounts Ensure full compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook, ESFA guidance, and all relevant financial regulations Oversee audit, risk, procurement, and governance frameworks to maintain robust financial controls Act as a trusted adviser to Trustees, Committees and senior leaders on all financial matters Contribute to organisational growth and strategic decision-making across the Trust Build and lead an effective, high-performing finance function supported by strong systems and processes The successful candidate must hold fully qualified status (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) and be able to work onsite. Experience in the academy trust sector is highly desirable but candidates from all sector backgrounds can be considered. RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.

Salary: £55,000 per annum (FTE), pro rata Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE) Location: London Coliseum We're looking for a mission-driven Head of Governance to help shape and strengthen governance at English National Opera and the London Coliseum. This is a high-impact senior role at the heart of the organisation, combining hands-on delivery with trusted advice. You'll work closely with the Board and executive team to ensure decision-making is clear, accountable and aligned with Charity Commission guidance and best practice. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you'll lead on coordinating governance activity, enhancing Board and committee effectiveness, and driving continuous improvement. You'll oversee the annual governance cycle, support trustee development, and champion inclusive, well-informed decision-making that enables our leadership to thrive. Requirements: Significant experience in charity governance, company secretariat or a comparable senior governance role Strong understanding of charity law, trustee responsibilities and good governance practice Experience supporting Boards and committees, including planning, papers and effectiveness reviews Demonstrable experience improving governance frameworks, processes or systems Confidence advising senior stakeholders with discretion, diplomacy and authority Experience working collaboratively across executive teams to embed effective governance practices Clear, credible communicator, both written and verbal Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Practical and solutions focused, with a bias for action Calm, measured and trusted, with strong professional judgement Committed to ENO's mission, values and public purpose, including equity, diversity and inclusion Please see our recruitment pack for full details of the role. Application deadline: 5pm, Wednesday 15 July 2026 Interviews: w/c 27 July 2026 Interviews: w/c 3 August 2026 & w/c 10 August 2026 Feedback: Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to provide individual feedback to those candidates who progress to interview stage. Reasonable adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process, please contact English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we particularly encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Compliance Advisory Manager to join a growing banking organisation, reporting directly to the Head of Compliance Oversight on 12-month fixed term contract. This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining a strong compliance culture while ensuring adherence to FCA, PRA and wider regulatory requirements across UK Retail and Corporate Banking operations. As Compliance Manager, you will provide expert regulatory guidance to business stakeholders, oversee regulatory reporting, support regulatory change initiatives, conduct horizon scanning, and assist in delivering the annual Compliance Plan. You will review policies, procedures, financial promotions, and governance frameworks, while supporting senior management, committees and regulatory engagement activities. The role also includes compliance monitoring, risk assessment, staff training, management information reporting and supporting cross-border business activities. Role: Banking Compliance manager, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Senior Compliance Officer, Banking Compliance Manager, Compliance & Risk Manager Salary: £75k-£80k Plus plus discretionary bonus and great benefits including 12.5% pension Location: Central London 1 day a week work from home We are seeking a proactive compliance professional with at least five years experience within a UK banking or financial services compliance function. You will possess strong knowledge of FCA and PRA regulations, governance, conduct risk, complaints handling, regulatory reporting and policy development. The ability to interpret complex regulations, influence stakeholders, manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with senior leaders is essential. Sound like something you are keen to be involved in? CLICK APPLY and send through a copy of a CV.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance and Operations for this well-established Charity based in North London Location: North London Salary: to £65,000 per annum depending on experience Hybrid working: 2 3 days a week is required at our offices. Working pattern: Flexible working hours, with home and office working Reports to: Chief Executive Direct reports: Senior Finance Officer Key working relationships : Senior Management Team / Treasurer / Board of Trustees Purpose of Role The Head of Finance & Operations is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability, operational effectiveness and strong governance of the charity. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Senior Management Team, the postholder will lead the charity's finance function whilst overseeing governance, risk, compliance, systems, facilities and business operations. This is a hands-on role within a lean and ambitious organisation, requiring both strategic leadership and operational delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting organisational decision-making, strengthening infrastructure and ensuring the charity is well-positioned for future growth. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes Develop and manage cashflow, ensuring long-term financial sustainability Produce timely and accurate management accounts and financial reports for the CEO, Board and Committees Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process Ensure strong financial controls, compliance and fraud prevention measures Support the CEO, Treasurer and SMT with financial insight, analysis and scenario modelling Line-manage the Senior Finance Officer to ensure effective financial reporting and controls. Develop longer-term financial planning, cash flow and budgeting processes to help shape the future financial direction of the charity. Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and fraud prevention controls. Strategic Leadership & Organisational Planning Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to organisational strategy and planning. Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable insight. Support performance monitoring and organisational decision-making across the charity. Contribute to the development and delivery of sustainable growth plans. Drive a culture of continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness. Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead the coordination of Board and Committee cycles, ensuring meetings are effectively planned and delivered. Oversee the preparation and collation of Board and Committee papers, working with SMT colleagues to ensure timely submission of reports. Maintain the governance calendar and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory deadlines. Attend Board and Committee meetings as required, providing financial and operational insight. Systems, Data & Information Governance Provide strategic oversight of the charity's systems, technology and data infrastructure. Lead systems improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reporting and user experience. Oversee the charity's CRM, finance systems and reporting platforms. Manage relationships with external IT providers and consultants. Act as the charity's Data Protection Accountable Person. Operations, Facilities & Procurement Oversee office operations and facilities management. Manage supplier relationships and key service contracts. Lead procurement processes and ensure value for money across operational expenditure. Ensure operational policies, procedures and controls support effective service delivery. Support organisational resilience and business continuity planning.

Finance Officer - Grants / Projects, Durham Your new company Hays are delighted to be working with a faith-based charitable organisation in the North East is seeking a highly capable Project Finance Officer to take a leading role in managing, monitoring and reporting on a portfolio of grant-funded projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, stakeholder engagement and meaningful work that directly supports community-focused initiatives. Your new role Role SummaryThe Project Finance Officer will oversee the financial management of externally funded projects, ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting and compliance with funding requirements. You will work closely with project leads, senior managers, community partners and internal finance colleagues to ensure financial information is timely, reliable and aligned with organisational policies.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both detailed financial work and building supportive relationships with non-financial stakeholders.Key Responsibilities Lead project financial reporting to internal boards, committees and stakeholder groups, shaping the style and content of reports. Support funding applications by preparing financial information and submitting grant claims through relevant grant management systems. Manage grant claims from local project partners, ensuring accuracy, eligibility and compliance with internal financial regulations. Advise and support community partners in preparing eligible claims, including occasional site visits. Maintain accurate project accounting using restricted fund and project accounting principles. Monitor and report against project budgets, investigating variances and liaising with budget holders. Set up new projects and manage approved budget changes within the accounting system. Coordinate project budget submissions and ensure alignment with funding agreements. Produce forecasts and financial commentary for senior leadership and governance boards. Contribute to process improvements within the finance and transformation teams. Provide wider finance team support including year-end preparation, budget setting and cover during staff absence. What you'll need to succeed AAT Qualified or nearing qualification, or studying towards CIMA, ACCA or ACA Advanced Excel skills - majority of the reporting is in Excel Experience of process improvement Experience of database management What you'll get in return You will be offered a full-time, permanent contract, with access to hybrid working and free on-site parking. Further benefits will be discussed on application. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for the perfect step up into a strategic role? We are partnering with Dacorum Borough Council to recruit for a permanent Procurement Lead. This opportunity offers flexible working, exposure to high-profile Housing and Property projects, and the chance to shape procurement strategy. Offering £50,000 £55,000, generous holiday entitlement and a 17.1% employer contribution pension scheme, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career while leading complex commissioning and procurement activity across a large public sector organisation. This Procurement Lead role offers the following benefits: A permanent role within a supportive and friendly team Up to 32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase an additional week Local Government pension scheme, with employer contributions of 17.1% Working from home Flexible working In this position, you will be: Managing the Housing and Property contract register and procurement forward plan Leading complex procurement and commissioning activities across goods, services and works Ensuring procurement activities comply with legislation, standing orders and public sector best practice Delivering procurement projects that achieve value for money, sustainability and service quality Supporting contract management and governance processes across the directorate Providing technical procurement advice to officers, managers and stakeholders Supporting the training, development and implementation of procurement strategy Managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously and delivering to strict deadlines Identifying procurement risks and implementing mitigation strategies Preparing reports and updates for senior leadership, committees and governance boards I d love to speak to someone who has: Significant experience within a public sector procurement role, and knowledge of contract management Experience leading complex procurement projects and coordinating stakeholders Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working within governance and compliance frameworks The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes to deadlines CIPS qualification and a Full UK Valid Driving License This permanent Procurement Lead position is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive environment that offers flexible working and genuine long-term progression opportunities. If you are interested in this Procurement Lead role, apply online now or contact Charlotte Sutton at (url removed) for more information.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance and Operations for this well-established Charity based in North London Location: North London Salary: to £65,000 per annum depending on experience Hybrid working: 2 3 days a week is required at our offices. Working pattern: Flexible working hours, with home and office working Reports to: Chief Executive Direct reports: Senior Finance Officer Key working relationships : Senior Management Team / Treasurer / Board of Trustees Purpose of Role The Head of Finance & Operations is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability, operational effectiveness and strong governance of the charity. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Senior Management Team, the postholder will lead the charity's finance function whilst overseeing governance, risk, compliance, systems, facilities and business operations. This is a hands-on role within a lean and ambitious organisation, requiring both strategic leadership and operational delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting organisational decision-making, strengthening infrastructure and ensuring the charity is well-positioned for future growth. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes Develop and manage cashflow, ensuring long-term financial sustainability Produce timely and accurate management accounts and financial reports for the CEO, Board and Committees Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process Ensure strong financial controls, compliance and fraud prevention measures Support the CEO, Treasurer and SMT with financial insight, analysis and scenario modelling Line-manage the Senior Finance Officer to ensure effective financial reporting and controls. Develop longer-term financial planning, cash flow and budgeting processes to help shape the future financial direction of the charity. Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and fraud prevention controls. Strategic Leadership & Organisational Planning Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to organisational strategy and planning. Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable insight. Support performance monitoring and organisational decision-making across the charity. Contribute to the development and delivery of sustainable growth plans. Drive a culture of continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness. Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead the coordination of Board and Committee cycles, ensuring meetings are effectively planned and delivered. Oversee the preparation and collation of Board and Committee papers, working with SMT colleagues to ensure timely submission of reports. Maintain the governance calendar and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory deadlines. Attend Board and Committee meetings as required, providing financial and operational insight. Systems, Data & Information Governance Provide strategic oversight of the charity's systems, technology and data infrastructure. Lead systems improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reporting and user experience. Oversee the charity's CRM, finance systems and reporting platforms. Manage relationships with external IT providers and consultants. Act as the charity's Data Protection Accountable Person. Operations, Facilities & Procurement Oversee office operations and facilities management. Manage supplier relationships and key service contracts. Lead procurement processes and ensure value for money across operational expenditure. Ensure operational policies, procedures and controls support effective service delivery. Support organisational resilience and business continuity planning.

RM Recruit are supporting a Worcestershire based multi Academy Trust with the recruitment of their current CFO vacancy. The Chief Financial Officer will provide strategic leadership across financial management, governance, compliance, risk, and resource planning. You will ensure the Trust s finances are managed efficiently, effectively, and transparently, supporting the delivery of its educational priorities. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Shape and deliver the Trust s financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability Direct the preparation and management of budgets, financial reporting, and statutory accounts Ensure full compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook, ESFA guidance, and all relevant financial regulations Oversee audit, risk, procurement, and governance frameworks to maintain robust financial controls Act as a trusted adviser to Trustees, Committees and senior leaders on all financial matters Contribute to organisational growth and strategic decision-making across the Trust Build and lead an effective, high-performing finance function supported by strong systems and processes The successful candidate must hold fully qualified status (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) and be able to work onsite. Experience in the academy trust sector is highly desirable but candidates from all sector backgrounds can be considered. RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.

We are looking for Trustees, including a new Chair of Trustees. Working for Gardeners ( Working for Gardeners ) is a registered Charity and membership organisation dedicated to practical horticultural training and advancing the interests of gardeners and horticulturists across the UK. We have an active community of around 1500 members, exchanging practical horticultural knowledge and interest. Many of our members are of course also members of other horticultural institutions such as the RHS, and see Working for Gardeners as a complementary source of hands-in-the-soil community and further training. We collaborate with an evolving network of significant private and public gardens across the UK to offer practical experience through one-day specialist workshops and through year-long paid placements for aspiring gardeners under our well-respected professional development programme, the Work and Retrain as a Gardener (WRAG) Scheme. Our Financial Position Our Charity is in good financial health, with decent cash reserves and fairly balanced revenue streams, mainly from membership subscriptions, our practical workshop and skills programme and from the WRAG Scheme. We also have a small number of generous donors, and are looking to develop this support further. Our Charity's direct annual revenue is around £200,000 and we operate typically close to break-even, with a small central office team based in South Gloucestershire and a 20-strong UK-wide paid, part-time team across the UK who promote and manage our relationships with garden partners and our membership community. However, our financial footprint is more in the region of £1.3 million, taking account of the annual income (at national living wage) paid to our WRAG Scheme trainees under the garden placements that we organise with our partner gardens. Given the strong demand for our WRAG Scheme traineeships and indeed across our practical horticultural workshops, we are looking to expand the depth of our reach across Great Britain, including through developing a greater bursary scheme. We are currently investing in the underpinnings for this careful expansion, including upgrading and finetuning our branding, marketing, web, and IT systems. Role of Chair of Trustees As Chair, you will provide strong strategic and hands-on leadership across the Charity, marshalling our team to fulfil our educational mission and representing our Charity to the broader community. This is a voluntary position that requires commitment, vision, and strong leadership skills. Our Chair and trustees tend to be quite hands-on, working closely with our Executive Officer and our office and Regional Manager team across the UK. Key Responsibilities of our Chair Chair our small Board of 5-6 pro bono trustees, ensuring effective governance and compliance with relevant legislation and best practice. Ensure clear multi-year vision and strong execution of our rolling plan, working with our other trustees and Executive Officer. In conjunction with our Treasurer, provide regular guidance to our Executive Officer, who is responsible for the day-to-day execution of our multi-year strategic plan and budget. Be our primary spokesperson and ambassador, building our profile and relationships with our membership, garden partners, donors, horticultural sector, media and other key stakeholders more broadly. This Chair role will typically require commitment of 3-5 hours per week across regular guidance for our Executive Officer, Board meetings and external representation. The initial term is for 3 years, with a further 3 years possible. Ideal Profile of Chair We are looking for a Chair who is, or has enjoyed being, a respected and energetic leader with a strong strategic mindset, not afraid to roll up their sleeves when needed, and comfortable in an organisation of our scale even if they have worked in larger organisations. The ideal candidate will definitely have a keen interest in horticulture, whether personally or professionally, and will probably have a decent network of contacts and profile in gardening, horticultural, or professional services sectors. They will likely have some experience with chairing boards, committees, or similar governance bodies whether in the not-for-profit, corporate, or public sector, and a good understanding of charity governance and trustee responsibilities. Experience in fundraising and marketing would be a plus. Ideal Profile of Other Trustees Our current trustees all live and breathe a great passion for things horticultural in a broad sense, including continuing education in our sector, but also bring a great variety of professional and personal backgrounds to the table - in further education; international finance; politics; gardening and flower farming; marketing; HR and other areas of business and charities. We are looking to enhance this diversity and collaborative enthusiasm, ideally bringing deeper experience particularly in areas of marketing and fundraising. How to Apply (Deadline: Friday 5th June 2026) If you would love to join our enthusiastic group of trustees given your talents and interests, please submit to our current Chair with a covering letter explaining your motivation and relevant experience, including your CV or similar profile and indicating clearly whether you would also like to assume the Chair role. We would hope to appoint our new Chair and trustees within the next 2-3 months. Working for Gardeners is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Our Story Founded in 1899 as the Women's Farm and Garden Association, our Charity's original focus was on addressing the lack of education and employment opportunities for women working on the land. Membership was initially only open to women with a keen interest in the land, farming, gardening and allied industries. Many of our founder members were professional women working in education, gardening, farming and small holdings. The Association set about establishing training courses and examinations, with an Employment Bureau offering a service for both employers and employees. At the outbreak of the First World War, we responded to the shortage of labour on the land by launching the 'Women's National Land Service Corps' to offer work placements to women, both rural and urban. The success of this movement soon saw it outgrow a small but plucky voluntary organisation and the Government stepped in - the first Women's Land Army was born. Between the wars, against the backdrop of difficult years of recession, we worked hard to improve the working conditions and status of women in land work and to open up employment training opportunities. We launched a significant training scheme for practical horticultural skills during the Second World War and subsequently extended this to initiate a Garden Apprentice Scheme specifically for school leavers - which led to the development of Government Youth Training Schemes. Throughout this time, the Association exhibited at many agricultural and horticultural shows, promoting the need for training and giving out information and career guidance. In 1993, we established the 'Women Returners to Amenity Gardening Scheme' to offer more mature students, often career changers or 'returners' who were considering a career in horticulture, training in practical gardening skills within private and public gardens throughout the United Kingdom. In 2014, we updated the name to 'Work and Retrain As a Gardener', reflecting the broader audience that had developed. Our WRAG Scheme is now established as one of the UK's leading practical gardening training schemes, highly respected by the horticultural sector. Each year, we place around 150 aspiring gardeners, mainly career changers, in wonderful gardens across the UK where the skilled owners or their head gardeners have the expertise to offer practical paid experience and training for 1 or 2 years. Many of these trainees are lucky enough to form strong relationships with their team in these gardens and are offered ongoing employment, while many others go on to other roles in horticulture or set up their own gardening businesses. Quite a few of our gardens take on new WRAG Scheme trainees each year. All of this makes us very happy, but it does mean that we continually need to bring new gardens into our community, and we have considerable waiting lists of trainees in most regions in Britain. Our main imperative is to therefore build more and deeper ongoing partnerships with significant gardens across the UK that can offer the breadth of hands-in-the

School Governance and Admissions Officer The Diocese supports Church of England schools across Sussex, working to ensure every child flourishes. The vision for education is Deeply Christian, serving the common good. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced governance professional to step into a strategic, system-wide role, influencing governance practice across the large and diverse family of 154 Church of England schools within the Diocese. Position: School Governance and Admissions Officer Location: Hove/Hybrid (You will be expected to work at the Hove office at least 50% of the week) Salary: £30,970 per annum (pro rata FTE £44,242 pa) Hours: Part-time 26.25 hours per week (0.7 FTE) - flexi time available Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 12 July 2026 Interview Date: Hove on 24 July 2026 About the Role Reporting to the Diocesan Director of Education, you will act as a trusted adviser and expert, supporting governing bodies, senior leaders and school trusts to deliver strong, effective and values-led governance. You will work alongside senior leaders and governance professionals as a respected expert in your field, helping to shape governance practice across the Diocese. There is an expectation that at least 50% of the working week will be spent at the diocesan office at Hove, unless visiting schools. You will: Advise governing bodies, headteachers and trust leaders on governance, compliance and admissions Support Multi Academy Trusts in navigating governance and diocesan requirements Lead and deliver high-quality training for governors and governance professionals Contribute to governance reviews and improvement work in schools Translate complex policy into clear, practical guidance Build strong partnerships with schools, trusts and local authorities About You You ll bring: Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements Experience working with boards, governing bodies or committees The ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels Confidence in interpreting legislation and applying it in practice This role would particularly suit Governance Professionals / Clerks looking to move into a strategic advisory role, Governance Leads within Multi Academy Trusts or Local Authority governance officers seeking wider system influence. You will be expected to support the Christian ethos of Church of England education. Why join the team? A genuinely strategic governance role with system-wide impact Opportunity to influence governance across 154 schools A supportive and collaborative diocesan team Generous pension (15.1% employer contribution) A role combining professional challenge with strong social purpose You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply. About the Organisation The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England. As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive. What is on offer: A 0.7 pro-rata entitlement to 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year. Flexi-time and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF s remote working policy to work from home. Membership of the Church Worker s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%. Employee Assistance Programme Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends. You may have experience in roles such as Governance, School Governance, Governance Adviser, Governance Officer. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

School Governance and Admissions Officer The Diocese supports Church of England schools across Sussex, working to ensure every child flourishes. The vision for education is Deeply Christian, serving the common good. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced governance professional to step into a strategic, system-wide role, influencing governance practice across the large and diverse family of 154 Church of England schools within the Diocese. Position: School Governance and Admissions Officer Location: Hove/Hybrid (You will be expected to work at the Hove office at least 50% of the week) Salary: £30,970 per annum (pro rata FTE £44,242 pa) Hours: Part-time 26.25 hours per week (0.7 FTE) - flexi time available Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 12 July 2026 Interview Date: Hove on 24 July 2026 About the Role Reporting to the Diocesan Director of Education, you will act as a trusted adviser and expert, supporting governing bodies, senior leaders and school trusts to deliver strong, effective and values-led governance. You will work alongside senior leaders and governance professionals as a respected expert in your field, helping to shape governance practice across the Diocese. There is an expectation that at least 50% of the working week will be spent at the diocesan office at Hove, unless visiting schools. You will: Advise governing bodies, headteachers and trust leaders on governance, compliance and admissions Support Multi Academy Trusts in navigating governance and diocesan requirements Lead and deliver high-quality training for governors and governance professionals Contribute to governance reviews and improvement work in schools Translate complex policy into clear, practical guidance Build strong partnerships with schools, trusts and local authorities About You You ll bring: Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements Experience working with boards, governing bodies or committees The ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels Confidence in interpreting legislation and applying it in practice This role would particularly suit Governance Professionals / Clerks looking to move into a strategic advisory role, Governance Leads within Multi Academy Trusts or Local Authority governance officers seeking wider system influence. You will be expected to support the Christian ethos of Church of England education. Why join the team A genuinely strategic governance role with system-wide impact Opportunity to influence governance across 154 schools A supportive and collaborative diocesan team Generous pension (15.1% employer contribution) A role combining professional challenge with strong social purpose You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply. About the Organisation The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England. As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive. What is on offer: A 0.7 pro-rata entitlement to 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year. Flexi-time and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF s remote working policy to work from home. Membership of the Church Worker s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%. Employee Assistance Programme Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends. You may have experience in roles such as Governance, School Governance, Governance Adviser, Governance Officer. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales Senior Commerial Lawyer To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. To carry out other tasks as may reasonably be required Supervision and Management Responsibility: Ensuring activities are planned to include meaningful one to one conversations, quality annual appraisals and regular workforce planning and development Manages performance and behavioural issues effectively Budget and Financial Responsibility: Being fully accountable for managing the council's resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Monitor financial performance and deliver within budget Monitor financial performance, deliver within budget and seek savings and efficiencies by exploring opportunities to draw funding where appropriate Set, monitor, and remain within budget whilst challenging the team to deliver increased efficiencies Explores different options for funding and income generation Social Value Responsibility: Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities Physical Demands of the Job: The post holder will be required to use a computer screen and sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time Corporate Responsibility: Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement Making the council a great place to work, living the council's values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance Develop the Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the Council's safety plan Competency Framework: We operate a competency framework, a set of core behaviours which define how we are expected to approach our work, how we perform in certain situations and how we treat each other. Each competency details the standards of behaviours and skills required by all staff and this in turn supports delivery of our aim and our council plans linking them together with our values. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform at the following competency level: Level 2. The competency framework can be found here. Person Specification Assessment methods used: I = Interview, P = Presentation, A = Application, E = Exercise, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre Qualification and training Essential Qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England & Wales) (A) Must be authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007 (A) Expert knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relating to the relevant area of specialism (A/I) Desirable An understanding of public law as it applies to local authorities, including decision making and governance Management training relevant to the seniority and nature of the role Experience Essential Experience of providing complex and specialist legal advice to a local authority or similar organisation (A/I) Experience of the supervision of staff (A/I) Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with clients (internal and external) and delivering their needs (A/I) To provide legal advice in the team's specialism, including advising and representing the Council in internal and external forums (A/I) To provide risk based and solution focussed advice to clients (I) To work under pressure and with minimal supervision (A/I) To support the delivery and cost effectiveness of legal services through continuous improvement (I) To be able to manage and motivate team members (A/I) A skilled communicator to a range of audiences in writing and verbally (A/I) Desirable Experience of working on projects To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way To have an understanding of working in a political environment To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council To support the work of the monitoring officer Commitment Essential Experience of working on projects (A/I) To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way (I) To have an understanding of working in a political environment (I) To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council (A/I) To support the work of the monitoring officer (I) Must be qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England and Wales) and authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007. Must be experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts, and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity.

To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Directly Responsible For: Lawyers and other team members Trainee Lawyers allocated to the team Directly Responsible To: Head of Law Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations. Full Time 35 hours per week; 1 day onsite and 4 days WFH

A Public Sector organisation is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager (Big Six) Your new company This public sector organisation has a great property team and plans to lead on how compliance of the big six is managed. They are driving the change needed to ensure they are delivering for both business and residents. Your new role Strategic & Operational Compliance LeadershipTake full operational responsibility for statutory property compliance across the Big Six: Building Safety / Fire Safety Gas Safety Electrical Safety Water Hygiene (Legionella) Asbestos Management Lifts & Lifting Equipment Act as the organisation's subject-matter lead on compliance, advising senior leaders on risk, assurance, and mitigation. Governance, Assurance & Risk Ensure robust compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls are in place and operating effectively. Lead internal audits, external audits, and regulator engagement, including preparation for Housing Regulator, Fire Authority, or internal assurance reviews. Maintain accurate, up-to-date compliance dashboards and reporting for: Director-level leadership Cabinet Members / Boards Audit & Risk Committees Contractor & Programme Management Manage and challenge external compliance contractors and consultants to ensure: Statutory works are delivered on time and to standard Data integrity is robust Value for money is achieved Oversee remediation programmes, managing risk-based prioritisation and escalations where compliance failure is identified. Team Leadership Provide leadership to compliance officers and operational leads, embedding consistent standards and accountability. Support capability uplift within the team through guidance, coaching, and clear performance expectations. Building Safety & Emerging Regulation Support the organisation's response to: The Building Safety Act Fire safety reform Evolving housing regulation and consumer standards Ensure clear accountability models are in place for higher-risk buildings (where applicable). What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in a senior compliance role within public-sector housing or property services (local authority or housing association).Demonstrable hands-on responsibility for managing all Big Six compliance areas. Strong working knowledge of: Building Safety legislation Housing regulation and statutory landlord duties Experience dealing with: Auditors Regulators Senior elected members or boards Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate at operational and strategic level simultaneously. Comfortable stepping into pressured environments with live compliance challenges. What you'll get in return You will be paid between £400 - £550 per day Umbrella dependant on experience, the contract on offer is a three month rolling contract (with clear opportunities for this to roll on), you will be offered hybrid working of 3 days a week in office or site and 2 days from home. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Royal Collection Trust cares for and presents one of the largest and most important art collections in the world, held in trust by His Majesty The King for his successors and the nation. Uniquely within the Royal Household, it operates without recourse to public funds, reinvesting income from visitors and commercial activity into conserving the Collection and extending public access across Royal residences and galleries in the UK and through loans and exhibitions worldwide. As visitor numbers and retail performance continue to recover strongly following the pandemic, Royal Collection Trust is developing an ambitious new strategic plan. We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join at this pivotal moment and play a central role in shaping and delivering that strategy. Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and the wider Management Board, the CFO will lead strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, and provide clear, insightful analysis to support decision making. They will ensure exemplary financial management and compliance across the charity and its trading subsidiary, oversee reserves, capital projects, insurance and risk, and play a key role in governance at Trustee level. The CFO will also contribute to cross Household finance, risk and sustainability work, representing Royal Collection Trust on relevant committees and working groups. We are looking for an experienced senior finance leader with a significant track record in strategic finance and governance, ideally spanning both charitable and commercial environments and with exposure to visitor focused, retail or e commerce activities. You will bring strong analytical capability, sound judgement and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders. An empowering and empathetic leader, you will be comfortable operating at board level in a complex, multi stakeholder organisation, able to build high performing teams and work collaboratively across disciplines and locations. Politically astute and values driven, you will relish the opportunity to support an organisation of national and international significance at a time of change and opportunity. Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Royal Collection Trust on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit using reference HCCGA . Alternatively email . Applications should be received by noon on Friday 3rd July 2026.

Good Morning, I am currently representing Lambeth Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Democratic Services Officer this role will be: Min of 2 days per week in the office, in addition to managing on-site committee responsibilities, SW2 1RW The right candidate will: To be responsible for servicing Council committees, sub-committees, working parties, other member-level bodies, and key officer groups supporting decision making. To be familiar with the democratic arrangements in the Council and to advise Chairs, members and officers in the interpretation of Standing Orders, governance arrangements, decision-making processes and other procedural matters. To record decisions of meetings, write and process questions, references and Council reports, notify officers and Members promptly of Committee decisions, allocate and notify those concerned of action to be taken. To service quasi-judicial bodies (e.g. education admission and exclusion appeals) and at those meetings to give appropriate advice to members, staff and the public to ensure that proceedings accord with relevant legislation, principles of natural justice and internal procedures. To undertake special projects to improve the services provided by Democratic Services. We require the following: Experience of servicing committees, working parties and quasi-judicial meetings. Experience of drafting formal and sometimes complex letters, reports, and/or minutes and notes of meetings. Experience of providing advice to councillors and officers on decision making processes and constitutional matters To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon,

Principal Lawyer - Planning and Highways £51,356 - £56,494 + £3,000 market supplement Hybrid working This is a senior in-house role within a large local authority legal service, offering the chance to work on a wide range of planning and highways matters that directly shape places, infrastructure and communities. The role sits within a specialist planning and highways team and combines high-quality technical work with opportunities to develop leadership skills. The team You'll join a dedicated Planning and Highways legal team advising on planning, highways, rights of way and related environmental matters. The team supports ambitious regeneration, infrastructure and sustainability objectives and works closely with planning officers, highways colleagues and elected members. It's a supportive and collaborative team environment, with a strong emphasis on practical, solutions-focused advice. The role You'll be one of the lead lawyers in the team, providing advice on a broad mix of planning and highways work. Alongside your caseload, you'll have scope to support junior lawyers and develop your management and leadership capability over time. The caseload will include: Section 106 and Section 278 agreements Complex and routine planning and highways advice Planning enforcement and public law matters Public inquiries and hearings Advising officers and elected members on risk, governance and decision-making Who this role suits A qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer An experienced planning lawyer, operating at a senior level Confident advising on complex planning matters and working with committees and members Interested in broadening your experience into highways, public rights of way and wider local government law (or already experienced in these areas) Someone who enjoys mentoring and supporting others, even if you've not formally managed before Working arrangements and benefits Hybrid working Local Government Pension Scheme 27.5 days annual leave, rising to 32.5 days after five years, plus bank holidays Generous family-friendly policies Health and wellbeing support services Travel, parking and cycle benefits For more information Contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group

Service Care Legal are working with a local authority in East London is seeking an experienced Governance Lawyer to advise on complex constitutional and governance issues at the heart of local decision-making. ROLE: Senior Governance Lawyer LOCATION: East London RATE: 45-55ph LTD ( 48.46ph PAYE inc. holiday pay, 43.24ph PAYE exc. Holiday pay) CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per week Key Responsibilities: Advise council officers, Cabinet Members, committees, and elected members on governance and constitutional matters. Support the Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer with statutory responsibilities. Provide legal insight on FOI, subject access requests, and regulatory complaints. Ensure decision-making meets the highest standards of transparency and good governance. About You: Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive. Strong knowledge of local government law and governance frameworks. Experience supporting Monitoring Officers with statutory duties. Excellent problem-solving, risk management, and communication skills. Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). We welcome referrals which could be worth 250 each so please also bear this in mind.