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Chief of Staff to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - 100,000 - 130,000 + Car + Bonus + Benefits Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and commercially astute Chief of Staff to support our Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and the broader technology leadership team. This is a pivotal role that blends strategic planning, operational excellence, and executive advisory to enable the CTO to focus on high-impact priorities. As a trusted partner, you will drive alignment across the technology function, ensure effective governance, and represent the CTO in key internal and external engagements. You'll bring a strong understanding of technology, business drivers, and market trends, and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, complex environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large technology and digital team and organisation where Technology is at the very core of the business. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Execution- Partner with the CTO to define, prioritise, and communicate the technology strategy and roadmap.- Translate strategic goals into actionable initiatives with clear timelines, owners, and success metrics.- Deliver high-quality insights and recommendations to support decision-making at the executive level. Operational Leadership- Lead the operating rhythm of the CTO function, including leadership meetings, quarterly planning, and performance reviews.- Oversee internal workflows and ensure alignment across engineering, product, data, and design teams.- Drive governance processes in collaboration with Finance, Risk, and other key stakeholders. Executive Support & Representation- Prepare high-quality presentations, briefing materials, and board-level documentation.- Represent the CTO in internal and external meetings, ensuring alignment and follow-through on decisions.- Provide a "temperature check" across the organisation, offering insight into areas requiring attention. Cross-Functional Collaboration- Act as a bridge between the CTO and other business units, ensuring clarity on priorities and dependencies.- Support budget planning, vendor management, and resource allocation in partnership with Finance and People teams. External Engagement & Thought Leadership- Shape and amplify the CTO's external presence through speaking engagements, media, and thought leadership content.- Draft speeches, blogs, and articles that reflect the CTO's vision and the company's strategic direction.- Monitor emerging technologies and market trends to inform internal strategy. Culture & Communications- Collaborate with internal communications, HR, and leadership to drive a cohesive culture and engagement plan.- Ensure internal communications are transparent, aligned, and inspiring across the technology organisation. Key Deliverables - Strategic board papers and functional strategy documents.- High-quality briefing packs and executive communications.- Governance and budget oversight documentation.- Project plans and delivery of key CTO-led initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in technology, strategy, operations, or executive communications.- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business drivers. Proven ability to influence at senior levels and manage complex stakeholder relationships.- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams). Experience with digital collaboration tools and agile ways of working.- Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and sound judgment. Key Interfaces- CTO and Technology Leadership Team Executive Assistants and Business Managers- Finance, People, and Communications Teams- External partners, vendors, and industry peers What Success Looks Like The CTO is enabled to focus on strategic priorities with confidence in operational execution. The technology organisation operates with clarity, alignment, and efficiency. The CTO's external visibility and influence are elevated through impactful engagements. The Chief of Staff is a trusted advisor, internal operator, and external amplifier of the CTO's vision. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Who we are GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change. By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence. Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world s most successful organizations.? Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people. The role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technology projects from inception to delivery. You will align internal teams including Tech, Product, Design, and Marketing while working with senior stakeholders to drive decisions and ensure high-quality results. We need a proactive, adaptable team player who can bring structure to fast-paced environments and navigate project ambiguities, if any. You will balance multiple workstreams, diving into the details while maintaining clear oversight to deliver projects smoothly and on time. What you ll be doing End-to-End Delivery: Manage project plans, scope, and timelines from start to finish, keeping teams aligned and accountable. Clear Communication: Provide consistent, accurate updates to all stakeholders, including the CEO, to keep everyone on the same page. Risk & Governance: Run purposeful steering groups and maintain solid documentation to catch and resolve project risks, if any arise. Go-to-Market Coordination: Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to ensure the business is fully ready for new rollouts. Value & PMO: Track key metrics to ensure the project delivers real value, and help refine our broader PMO practices along the way. What we re looking for 3-5 years managing software projects, with a solid grasp of product development (UX/UI, Back-End) and tools like Jira and Moqups. Adaptable and resilient, with a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in fast-paced, changing environments. Strong relationship builder and communicator, comfortable presenting to C-suite executives and aligning diverse teams. Critical thinker capable of navigating ambiguity to bring control, drive solutions, and manage project roadblocks, if any. Holds relevant certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, APM) and is comfortable adapting to different delivery environments and change management needs. In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed) GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Senior Account Manager - Data & AI Consulting London, UK (Hybrid Working) Must have the right to work in UK no Sponsorship required About the Company Our client is a fast-growing Data & AI consultancy helping enterprises accelerate their digital transformation through modern Data Platforms, AI, GenAI, Analytics, and Cloud technologies. They partner with leading organisations across Manufacturing, CPG, Insurance, Life Sciences, Retail, and other industries - delivering measurable business outcomes through Data Engineering, AI-driven solutions, analytics platforms, and intelligent automation. As part of continued growth across the UK & Europe, they are looking for a commercially driven and client-focused Senior Account Manager to manage and grow strategic enterprise accounts. Role Overview The Senior Account Manager will be responsible for managing and growing existing enterprise customer accounts while ensuring exceptional client engagement and delivery governance. The role has two primary objectives: Maintaining and growing existing account revenue Farming and expanding opportunities within existing customer accounts This is a highly client-facing role requiring regular onsite engagement (minimum 3-4 days per week) and the ability to manage multiple enterprise accounts simultaneously. Key Responsibilities Account Growth & Farming Own and manage strategic enterprise customer accounts Maintain and grow annual account revenue targets Identify farming opportunities across the existing customer landscape Drive cross-sell and upsell opportunities across Data, AI, Analytics, Cloud, and Managed Services Develop and execute account growth strategies and quarterly account plans Client Relationship Management Build trusted relationships with CIOs, CDOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders Conduct governance meetings, executive reviews, and QBRs Manage customer escalations proactively and professionally Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term partnership growth Delivery Oversight & Governance Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure successful programme execution Monitor project health, risks, delivery quality, and stakeholder feedback Maintain strong governance and communication across all accounts Key Performance Indicators KPI AreaWeighting Existing Account Revenue Growth 40% Farming / New Opportunity Growth 35% Margin & Revenue Realisation 15% Client Satisfaction & Governance 10% Skills & Experience Required 8-12 years of experience in Account Management, Client Partner, Customer Success, or Enterprise Sales Proven track record of managing and growing enterprise accounts within IT Consulting, Data & AI, Analytics, Cloud, or Digital Transformation services Strong commercial acumen and account management capability Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Confident engaging with C-level executives Why This Role? Work on strategic enterprise Data & AI transformation programmes Exposure to cutting-edge AI and GenAI initiatives Entrepreneurial, high-growth consulting environment Strong leadership visibility and accelerated career progression

Key Responsibilities Enterprise digital governance and operating model stewardship Lead the application and integration of enterprise governance frameworks within digital services, ensuring digital decisions align with organisational strategy, values and regulatory expectations. Partner with the Governance Directorate to align digital governance with corporate policy, risk and audit requirements, ensuring clear roles, no duplication of controls and consistent assurance across the organisation. Lead governance for the responsible and controlled use of AI within digital delivery, setting clear guardrails for permitted use, assurance thresholds and exception management, and ensuring AI usage supports lawful, ethical and auditable decision making. Translate organisational strategy into clear governance guardrails, enabling consistent, disciplined decision making across change, run and assurance activities. Challenge and escalate where exceptions erode the operating model, preventing informal or precedent setting decisions from undermining control. Own the lifecycle of governance exceptions, ensuring deviations are time bound, documented, actively monitored and closed, and do not become precedent or erode the operating model. Policy, standards and lifecycle control Lead the digital policy and standards lifecycle, ensuring policies are current, proportionate and applied consistently. Ensure governance controls remain practical and usable, reducing unnecessary bureaucracy while maintaining assurance and compliance. Risk management, audit and inspection readiness Oversee digital risk management and assurance arrangements, ensuring risks are identified, understood and actively managed. Lead audit and inspection readiness across the digital portfolio, ensuring findings are addressed and assurance improves over time. Monitor emerging regulatory, assurance and audit expectations, adapting governance frameworks proactively to avoid reactive control changes. Make digital risk and trade offs explicit, supporting timely and informed executive decision making Change governance and decision control Lead digital change governance and decision control, ensuring initiatives progress with appropriate approval, evidence and discipline. Exercise authority to pause, stop or defer digital decisions and change activity where governance, risk, assurance or regulatory thresholds are not met, escalating appropriately to protect organisational control and decision quality. Contract, procurement and asset stewardship Own the full lifecycle governance of digital contracts, ensuring procurement, performance management and exit decisions support value for money and accountability. Ensure robust asset management for digital hardware and software, maintaining accurate visibility, control and compliance. Performance, value for money and reporting Ensure clear and consistent performance and budget reporting for digital services, enabling transparent oversight and informed challenge. Drive performance improvement and value for money discipline, ensuring investment decisions demonstrate benefit and sustainability. Governance communication and organisational understanding Lead clear governance communication, ensuring expectations, decisions and controls are understood by delivery teams and leaders. Build organisational understanding of governance purpose, positioning governance as an enabler of better decisions rather than a barrier. Leadership, culture and resource stewardship Build and lead a high performing digital governance function, modelling values led, proportionate and confident governance behaviour. Set expectations for professional conduct, accountability and decision quality, intervening where behaviours undermine control or integrity. Ensure that you follow and keep up to date with all relevant Notting Hill Genesis and statutory policies and related procedures including health and safety and financial regulations. Hybrid arrangements - at least two days in an office working with others. Depending on work and interactions required working from home may be possible one day a week. Essential knowledge, experience and skills including qualifications and professional membership Senior experience providing governance, risk, assurance or commercial oversight in complex, regulated environments. Strong understanding of policy, risk management, audit and contractual governance. Proven ability to challenge constructively, escalate appropriately and protect decision quality. Experience working with senior leaders across digital delivery, operations, data and security functions. A recognised governance, management or related professional qualification, or equivalent experience, demonstrating capability to operate with integrity, judgement and accountability. Advanced IT and systems skills including Microsoft office (delete as appropriate) GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Lead Major Incident Manager (Contract) Contract Type: Inside IR35/Inside Scope Duration: Initial 6-month contract (extension potential) Day Rate: £450 per day pay rate Location: Hybrid Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Major Incident Manager to lead and mature Major Incident Management capabilities within a complex delivery environment operating across P3M (Portfolio, Programme and Project Management) services. This role is responsible for driving effective incident governance, restoring service quickly during high-priority incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams, and embedding best practice aligned to ITIL Incident Management processes . The successful contractor will bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, operational leadership, and a structured approach to managing major incidents across technology and business services. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end management of Major Incidents and ensure rapid restoration of impacted services. Own incident command during high-severity events, coordinating technical, delivery, and business stakeholders. Establish and maintain robust ITIL-aligned Incident Management processes across the P3M environment. Chair Major Incident bridge calls and provide clear communication to senior stakeholders and leadership teams. Drive service recovery activities and ensure actions are prioritised effectively. Produce timely and accurate incident communications, status updates, and executive reporting. Facilitate post-incident reviews and root cause analysis activities. Track remediation actions and support continuous service improvement initiatives. Identify trends, risks, recurring incidents, and opportunities for operational maturity. Define and monitor incident KPIs, SLAs, and service performance metrics. Collaborate with Service Management, Delivery, Operations, and Programme teams to strengthen operational resilience. Support governance forums and contribute to service management reporting. Required Experience Proven experience operating as a Lead Major Incident Manager within complex enterprise environments. Strong practical experience of ITIL Incident Management and Major Incident frameworks. Experience working within P3M (Portfolio, Programme and Project Management) environments. Demonstrated ability to lead high-pressure operational incidents and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams. Strong stakeholder management and executive communication capability. Experience driving service improvement and operational maturity initiatives. Ability to make decisions quickly and maintain control during critical incidents. Desirable Skills ITIL Foundation/ITIL Managing Professional certification. Experience within large-scale transformation or programme delivery environments. Knowledge of Problem Management, Change Management, and Service Operations disciplines. Familiarity with service management tooling such as ServiceNow or equivalent. Contract Details Contract Length: Initial 6 months Engagement: Inside Scope (IR35) Pay Rate: £450/day (inside) Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Programme & Bid Manager | Defence | Project Governance | Bids to Programme Delivery We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme & Bid Manager to lead the delivery of complex programmes and bids within a dynamic, technology-led environment. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for driving performance across a portfolio of high-value projects, from early-stage capture through to delivery. The Role You will oversee both programme execution and bid activity, leading a team of Programme Managers and bid resources within a Matrix structure. This role is critical in ensuring successful delivery, robust governance, and alignment with business strategy, while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Programme Managers and bid professionals Own the overall performance and health of the programme and bid portfolio Ensure alignment of programmes and bids with strategic business objectives and customer priorities Balance resources and priorities across multiple concurrent programmes and opportunities Establish and maintain robust governance, reporting, and control across cost, schedule, risk, and change Oversee bid strategy, planning, resourcing, and approval processes Ensure seamless transition from bid phase into programme delivery Manage risks, issues, and opportunities across the full life cycle Provide clear and concise reporting to senior leadership and governance forums Ensure compliance with internal processes, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned across programmes and bids Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities Engage with customers, partners, and suppliers to support successful programme execution Contribute to wider operational and strategic initiatives as required About You Proven leadership experience managing complex programmes and bids in multi-stakeholder environments Demonstrated success delivering large-scale projects from concept through to completion Strong understanding of Matrix organisations and cross-functional team leadership Excellent commercial, contractual, and risk management expertise Confident decision-maker with strong governance and assurance capability Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence at senior and executive levels Collaborative, resilient, and able to perform under pressure Customer-focused with strong commercial awareness Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally Experience & Qualifications Background in project/programme management, ideally within a highly regulated or engineering-led industry Professional certification such as APM, PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent Experience managing bids and programmes end-to-end Exposure to international customers or export projects is advantageous Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting

We are seeking an exceptional governance leader to join a respected membership organisation with a long-standing commitment to advancing professional excellence and delivering positive societal impact. This is a rare opportunity to influence organisational strategy at the highest level while leading governance, risk, compliance, audit, and regulatory functions across a complex and evolving organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with Trustees, senior leaders, and key committees, you will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation continues to operate with transparency, integrity, and accountability while supporting ambitious plans for the future. If you are an experienced governance professional who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with practical delivery, this could be your next career-defining opportunity. About the Role This is a strategically important leadership position responsible for overseeing governance, compliance, risk management, internal audit, data protection, and organisational assurance. You will provide expert advice to the Board of Trustees, senior committees, and executive leadership team, ensuring governance frameworks remain effective, proportionate, and aligned with best practice. Leading a specialist team, you will champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making across the organisation. You will also play a key role in supporting organisational change, strengthening risk management capability, and embedding governance excellence throughout the business. This role offers significant visibility and influence, providing the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute directly to organisational strategy and performance. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across governance, risk, compliance, audit, and assurance functions. Act as a trusted adviser to Trustees, Board committees, and executive leaders on governance matters. Ensure governance structures, constitutional processes, and decision-making frameworks operate effectively and transparently. Lead the organisation's approach to risk management, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, monitored, and mitigated appropriately. Oversee internal audit programmes and drive implementation of recommendations that strengthen organisational performance. Act as the organisational lead for data protection and regulatory compliance. About You You will be an experienced governance, company secretarial, legal, or regulatory professional with a track record of operating at a senior level within a complex organisation. You will bring strong strategic thinking alongside the ability to translate governance requirements into practical solutions that support organisational objectives. Experience within a membership body, charity, professional association, regulator, public body, or similarly governed organisation would be highly advantageous. Applications from candidates of all backgrounds are welcomed. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and encourage applications from individuals who may bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills to the organisation. If you are passionate about governance, leadership, and organisational excellence, we would love to hear from you. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and the role may close early.

Key Accounts Director Location: Home-based with UK travel Salary: Package of £100k+ (including base salary, commission, and car allowance) Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time and Fixed-Term Roles), 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 Mercia Group (part of Wilmington plc) are looking for someone who knows how to build strong, lasting commercial relationships - and how to turn those relationships into meaningful, long term revenue. You'll likely come from an accountancy or professional services background, or have significant experience selling into regulated sectors such as legal services, education or financial services. Either way, you're experienced in handling complex conversations and applying sound commercial judgement in environments where credibility matters. You take a considered, consultative approach to sales. You invest time in understanding your clients, use insight to surface real challenges, and shape tailored, value-led propositions in response. This is predominantly a key account role, with most of your focus on managing, retaining and growing existing relationships, alongside a meaningful expectation to actively identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities. We re looking for someone who can demonstrate success in both growing existing accounts and consistently winning new business, with a strong focus on building a sustainable pipeline. If you're looking to take ownership of a high-value client portfolio and play a strategic role in Mercia s continued growth - combining account management excellence with proven new business capability - we'd love to hear from you! 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 ! Main Purpose of the Role: In this role, you ll take ownership of a portfolio of Mercia s largest and most strategically important clients and partners. This includes leading accountancy firms, heads of groups and networks, as well as key industry partners such as software providers, training organisations and professional education bodies. You ll be responsible for maintaining and growing these relationships, taking a proactive approach to account management, spotting opportunities for expansion and ensuring long term client retention. You ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, alongside colleagues in sales and marketing, to support existing partnerships and develop new ones that align with Mercia s wider growth plans. Staying close to clients businesses, you'll provide insights, anticipate needs, and remain informed about changes in the accountancy industry to understand their impact on your portfolio. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: • Drive the growth and retention of revenue across your portfolio. • Develop and leverage commercial and strategic partnerships to contribute to Mercia's wider growth strategy. • Work closely with a designated Client Success Manager to ensure world-class service for strategic clients and partners. • Build and maintain strategic B2B partnerships; demonstrate solution-selling expertise in regulated industries (accountancy, legal services, or education). • Manage your time and workload efficiently to meet activity targets. • Line manage and support a small team of Key Account Managers. • Prioritise activity across your portfolio to maximise the potential and long-term value of each account. • Negotiate commercially with clients, partners, and procurement teams to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, consulting legal teams as necessary. • Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities that grows year on year. • Collaborate with the product division on new solutions, pricing, and go-to-market materials. • Support the wider sales team in commercial negotiations, proposals, and client contracting. • Accurately capture and record client and partner interactions in Salesforce and other systems. • Convert proposals into successful deals and track performance metrics (conversion rates, pipeline growth, revenue retention/win). • Log client feedback, requests, and insights with the Product Department. What s the Best Thing About This Role You will be at the heart of Mercia s strategic growth, shaping partnerships with some of the biggest names in the accountancy profession while leading a small team and influencing the wider sales strategy. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role Managing a high-value portfolio with multiple stakeholders and complex negotiations requires commercial agility, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to balance long-term strategy with day-to-day operational demands. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must: • Proven experience selling solutions within a regulated environment, such as accountancy, professional education or training. • Demonstrable experience managing a portfolio of high value key accounts - typically up to 30 clients - with a clear focus on retention, growth and long term value. • Experience operating at senior leadership level, with the confidence to engage credibly with SLT, board level stakeholders and executive decision makers, both internally and externally. • Previous experience in line managing and coaching a Key Accounts or senior sales team. • A strong understanding of how to stay close to the commercial realities of the business, spotting opportunities for strategic partnerships and longer term growth. • A positive, thoughtful and disciplined approach to sales, focused on understanding client needs and solving problems rather than transactional selling. • A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share insight, best practice and experience with colleagues across the sales function. • Flexibility to travel across the UK to meet clients and partners, with occasional travel further afield, and the ability to attend regular internal meetings in Leicester and London. To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Previous sales experience in the accountancy industry. 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 Mercia Group, part of Wilmington plc, a leading provider of information, education, and networking services. At Mercia, we support accountancy firms across the UK with high-quality training, content, and resources. By joining our team, you ll be part of a forward-thinking business that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!

About Adolescent Health Study The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people aged eight to 18 years from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants' health, education and other administrative records. Recruitment will take place mainly through schools. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults. Purpose of the post The Procurement Lead is responsible for developing and delivering a robust procurement and commercial strategy that ensures value for money, compliance with Procurement Act 2023 regulations in line with AHS being primarily public funded and supports AHS study and operational objectives. The role will lead on sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and commercial governance, ensuring ethical, transparent, and efficient use of public funds. Main responsibilities Procurement Strategy & Leadership Develop and implement a procurement and commercial strategy aligned with organisational goals and funding requirements. Lead procurement planning across research programmes, operations, and corporate services. Act as a subject matter expert on public procurement policy and best practice. Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and capability. Tendering and Contract Management Oversee end-to-end procurement processes including tendering, evaluation, and contract award. Ensure compliance with UK public procurement regulations (e.g., Procurement Act and associated guidance). Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including research, clinical, and grant-related agreements. Manage contract lifecycle including performance monitoring, renewals, and extensions. Commercial Governance & Compliance Establish and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. Ensure all procurement activities meet audit, transparency, and reporting requirements for public funding. Identify and mitigate commercial risks across supplier engagements. Support internal and external audit processes. Supplier & Stakeholder Management Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, ensuring high performance and innovation. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (research teams, finance, legal) to understand needs and deliver value-driven procurement solutions. Work with external stakeholders including funders, partners and strategic advisors to develop optimum outcomes Provide commercial advice and guidance to senior leadership and project teams. Promote sustainable and ethical sourcing practices. Financial & Value Management Deliver value for money through effective sourcing and negotiation strategies. Monitor procurement spend and identify cost-saving or efficiency opportunities. Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Ensure funding is used appropriately, ethically and in line with public funding requirements. Knowledge, skills and experience Essential Professional qualification in procurement or supply chain e.g., CIPS Level 5 or equivalent Degree or comparable experience in business, finance, law, or related field. Proven track record of managing complex procurement exercises and contracts. Experience in procurement or commercial roles within regulated procurement environments, specifically those classed as a public authority Strong understanding of UK public procurement regulations and best practice. Commercial acumen with strong negotiation and contract management skills. Experience of drafting and reviewing heads of terms and commercial agreements. Knowledge of intellectual property (IP) considerations in research contracts. Strong experience in supplier and stakeholder management. Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. Desirable CIPS Level 6 or equivalent Membership of a professional body (e.g., MCIPS or FCIPS). Experience managing high-value and complex contracts, including collaborative or partnership agreements Experience in procurement or commercial roles within charity and/or research sectors Detailed understanding of intellectual property (IP) considerations in research contracts. Detailed knowledge of the UK Procurement Act (or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 historically) and transitions between them. Experience of drafting and reviewing heads of terms and commercial agreements. Understanding of subsidy control, state aid, or funding compliance frameworks. Ability to analyse procurement data and generate insights using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar. Experience leading organisational change or transformation programmes in procurement. Ability to build procurement capability across a non-procurement stakeholder base. Dimensions This is a full-time role,37.5 hours per week, offered initially as an 18-month fixed-term contract with potential route to permanency. Flexible working across several geographical locations in the UK. Travel may be required to AHS locations and partner organisations. AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK. Application Process All candidates are required to complete the application form which can be found when clicking 'Apply Now' via Guardian Jobs, within Supporting Documents. Please refer to the 'How to Apply' section of the downloadable application form. Please note that only applications submitted directly to Gravitate HR will be accepted for this position. The closing date for applications is 11:00pm on Sunday 12 July 2026. Interviews are currently expected to take place on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August 2026. Equal Opportunities Policy Statement AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of: Gender, including gender reassignment Marital or civil partnership status Having or not having dependants Religion or belief Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins) Disability Sexual orientation Age We are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All job applicants and employees who work for us will be treated fairly and will not be unfairly discriminated against on any of the above grounds. Decisions about recruitment and selection, promotion, training or any other benefit will be made objectively and without unlawful discrimination. Values It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team and begin to plan the pilot studies. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Could your leadership skills help shape the future of a charity that supports the UK's nursing and midwifery workforce? Charity People is excited to be partnering with the UK's largest funder of nurses and midwives in hardship and crisis, as they recruit a new Trustee with experience in the commercial sector experience to join their Board at an exciting point in the charity's growth journey. Location: UK-wide, head office Birmingham with key meetings in London Time Commitment: Approx. 4 Board meetings + 1 strategy day per year Term: Initially four years, with option for renewal Renumeration : Voluntary, with reasonable expenses covered With an ambitious new vision and mission , underpinned by a three-year strategy, this charity is entering a significant new phase of development, strengthening its role in supporting the wellbeing of nurses and midwives and contributing to the resilience and retention of the UK healthcare workforce. As living costs rise and workforce pressures grow, more people are turning to this charity for help. Through person-centred emotional support, financial guidance, grants and wellbeing conversations, they provide vital support when it is needed most. By helping nurses and midwives stay in the profession they care deeply about, they also strengthen the workforce that underpins patient care across the UK, and ultimately improving care for everyone. About the role Trustees play an active role in shaping strategy, addressing key opportunities and risks, and offering support and constructive challenge to the Executive Team. You will join a supportive, engaged and professionally diverse Board to provide strong governance and strategic leadership, working closely with a talented internal team. We want to be crystal clear that previous Trustee experience is not required - this charity welcomes both first-time Trustees and experienced Board members. They are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the UK nursing and midwifery workforce. Applications are warmly welcomed from people of all backgrounds, particularly those currently under-represented on charity boards. Who are we looking for? The Board already benefits from the significant expertise of medical professionals and qualified nurses. For these vacancies, we would particularly welcome applications that strengthen the Board's commercial capability, especially from individuals with experience in banking and finance, legal practice - particularly within healthcare - and construction, especially in hospital environments. Personal attributes matter just as much. They are looking for people with: A strong and visible passion for the charity's purpose and mission An open, collaborative and inclusive leadership style Excellent judgement, independence of thought and the highest levels of integrity Ability to build a collegiate board environment, always valuing diverse perspectives How to apply A short CV or profile is a great starting point, but not essential. If you'd like the full application details or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please get in touch. Our Regional Director, Amelia Lee , is leading this opportunity and an exploratory call with her forms part of the process ahead of shortlisting. Deadline: 9am on Monday 22nd June Interview dates to be confirmed soon, likely to be happening early July. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Product Owner Location: Beford (Hybrid) Salary: up to 90,000 Contract: 12-month FTC A Product Owner is required to take ownership of a business-critical incentive and performance platform, ensuring it operates accurately, consistently, and effectively across a complex organisation. This is a highly visible role, focused on stabilising and improving an established product, driving operational excellence, and rebuilding stakeholder confidence. You will work across multiple business functions, owning the end-to-end service, prioritising improvements, and ensuring the platform continues to support business performance and colleague engagement. Key Responsibilities & Skills: Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from operational delivery and governance through to future enhancements. Lead the monthly delivery cycle, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely execution of incentive calculations and payments. Identify and resolve issues impacting product performance, data quality, and user confidence. Define and prioritise product improvements, balancing business needs, risk reduction, and operational efficiency. Establish robust controls, validation processes, and governance frameworks to ensure reliable outputs. Use data and operational insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement. Build strong relationships with senior executive stakeholders, providing clear direction and driving accountability across the business. Create and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap aligned to business objectives. Additional Experience & Attributes: Proven Product Owner experience within a complex, cross-functional environment. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement with senior leadership teams. Experience managing business-critical processes, platforms, or incentive/performance-related products. Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a strong focus on data accuracy and process improvement. Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments, making decisions and driving outcomes at pace. Passion for simplifying processes and improving user and colleague experiences. This is a pivotal role where you'll take ownership of a high-profile product, drive meaningful improvements, and shape its future direction while working closely with stakeholders across the organisation. If you're interested in finding out more, please apply directly or get in touch with: (url removed)

Regional Oversight Manager Audit Motor Trade North West region (North Birmingham/Stoke/Liverpool/Manchester area) £35K to £40K plus OTE = c£45K + car allowance, private health etc Location : Field Based Reporting to : Senior Oversight Manager / Head of Oversight Hours : 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday Contract : Full-time, Permanent This is working for my Bristol based client who are experts in the financial compliance industry; focusing mainly on the Motor Trade so you would looking after large Automotive Dealership accounts and some Travel agents . They have one of the UK's largest regulatory networks with many retail sites across the UK benefiting from a range of Finance and Insurance services. You would not need to based near any office as this is on the road regional role . Typically you would be visiting customers across the region ( planning your own day ) 3 to 4 days a week and a day at home with admin and initially one audit a day and they are visited annually with audits increasing as you gain experience to 2 or 3 a day depending on visit area . Depending on experience starting salary is £35K to £40K with OTE c£45K ( OTE is paid monthly with a small quarterly uplift for consecutive achieving across the quarter ) plus car allowance ( £400 per month which means you can either use your existing car or lease one ) . plus bens which inc private health . £35K-£40K basic with OTE up to c£45K Car Allowance £400 per month Business mileage paid Health Insurance after 6 months probationary period Birthday day off 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Monday to Friday Pension Scheme This is an auditory and account managing role rather than sales . Ideally looking for at least 2 years experience working in an FCA regulated environment, with some experience as an auditor or in an oversight function & prior experience of working in a field based role , if in the Motor Trade/Motor Finance that's a bonus . Purpose of the role: Reporting to the Senior Oversight Manager the purpose of the role is to conduct oversight audits at network members on a risk-based approach, producing detailed reports based on the findings and setting appropriate action plans to mitigate any risks. To effectively manage and support both existing and new Network Members within a given geographic area, providing a comprehensive first-class account management service. Key Deliverables: • Framework Setups - Undertake initial Framework set up visits for all Network Members (AR, VAR, Additional Services), including Approved Persons / Senior Manager Governance, staff induction training including system demonstrations using the relevant framework document to evidence the meeting and to set agreed action plans as appropriate, in line with company processes. • Oversight Audits - Undertake a variety of different oversight audits both remotely and on site in-line with the agreed risk-based approach, ensuring that the audits are booked and completed as per the required frequency effectively and in line with company policies. Produce detailed reports based on the findings and set appropriate action plans to mitigate any potential customer harm or other identified risks. • Escalations - Take direct responsibility for all escalations allocated and ensure they are completed within 28 days of allocation. • Training & Development - Delivery of high quality, professional training and development to network members both on site and remotely in line with company policies as identified via oversight audits, internal checks, or as requested by the company . • Cancellations - Take responsibility for network members with regards to cancellation requests in line with company processes. • Sales Referrals - Generating income from existing network members as well as Identifying opportunities and making the sales department aware using the sales referral form of where there may be an opportunity for them to obtain additional business. Critical Competencies: • Be able to understand and effectively convey relevant regulation and legislation from the Financial Conduct Authority (ICOBS / CONC) • Adhere to the ethos of Consumer Duty in all work activity. • Self-disciplined with excellent time management skills • Possess exceptional attention to detail skills • highly motivated with the ability to work independently • work effectively to deadlines • Good organisational and administrative skills • A strong communicator, able to handle objections, negotiate and close decision makers • The ability to relate to a wide range of people from Approved Persons / senior company management to Sales Executives and Administrators • Excellent presentation skills both face to face & via video call • The ability to prioritise and manage several tasks at once • A polite, friendly & diplomatic manner Desirable Skills and Experience: • Experience of a retail insurance environment. • Experience of working with/for finance providers. • Experience of working within a risk related role. • Understanding of the Motor and Travel industry sectors. • Understanding of how to use the FCA Handbook, & knowledge of the FCA requirements DISP, PRIN, SYSC, ICOBS, SUP and CONC. • computer skills including Excel, One Drive, Teams, Word & Outlook. • able to work remotely on your own & as part of a team. • A full UK driving licence Other Significant Role Requirements: • Oversight Managers need to have a good understanding of legislation, as well as an excellent knowledge of the business , regulation and the products or service they advise on and sell. • Always Comply with the FCA's (and other applicable regulators) principles, commitments and codes of practice. • Ensure awareness of and adopt any changes in regulatory practice as advised by management. 1. You must act with integrity 2. You must act with due care, skill and diligence 3. You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators 4. You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly 5. You must observe proper standards of market conduct

Finance Director, Newcastle, Charity, Commercial, circa £90,000 Finance Director Newcastle upon Tyne - mainly on-site working Full-time 37 hours per week Permanent Salary: £85,000 - £90,000 (flexible for the right candidate) Shape the Financial Future of a Unique Organisation The International Centre for Life is a distinctive, mission-driven organisation where science, education, healthcare and commercial enterprise intersect. Located in the vibrant heart of Newcastle, we bring together a science centre, NHS clinics, and world-class research facilities to inspire curiosity, improve lives, and drive innovation.We are now seeking an outstanding Finance Director to join our Leadership Team at a pivotal moment as we strengthen financial resilience, enhance commercial performance, and invest boldly in our future. The Opportunity Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead all aspects of financial strategy and operations across a complex, multi-faceted organisation.This is a high-impact role where you will: Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting and forecastingEnsure strong financial governance, risk management, and complianceSupport sustainable growth by balancing charitable purpose with commercial income generationProvide clear, strategic financial insight to the Trust Board, subsidiary company and key committees (including audit, investment and remuneration)Build and develop a high-performing finance teamDrive continuous improvement, innovation and effective use of technology across finance systems and processes About You We are looking for a strategic and commercially astute finance leader who can operate with both vision and precision.You will bring:Proven experience in a senior finance leadership roleA CCAB qualification (or equivalent)Strong expertise in financial management, governance and strategic planningExcellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and BoardsA collaborative leadership style and the ability to build high-performing teamsA forward-thinking, solutions-focused mindsetExperience within the not-for-profit sector is desirable but not essential. Why Join Us? Life is a welcoming and purpose-driven organisation where you can make a meaningful difference.We offer:A competitive salary with flexibility for the right candidateWellbeing initiatives and healthcare supportSalary sacrifice pension schemeElectric car schemeDiscounted city centre parkingA collaborative culture committed to innovation and impact Additional Information This role is subject to a DBS check.We are an equal opportunities employer.Proud holders of Maintaining Excellence accreditation under the Northeast Better Health at Work SchemeRegistered Charity Number: Apply NowFor further details, please refer to the applicant pack on our website. To apply or for an informal discussion, please contact: Rachael Richards: Closing date: 14 June 2026 Interview dates: TBC - June/JulyJoin us and play a key role in shaping the financial sustainability of an organisation that changes lives through science.

Overview We are seeking an experienced Service Delivery Director to lead delivery across a high-profile, mission-critical defence programme. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for end-to-end service delivery, financial performance, and customer outcomes within a secure MOD environment. You will operate at a strategic level, driving service excellence across multiple contracts while leading a team of Service Directors and managing key customer and supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of multiple services in line with contractual SLAs and KPIs Own full P&L accountability , ensuring commercial performance and cost optimisation Drive continual service improvement through structured Service Improvement Plans Provide governance for service transition and acceptance into live environments Manage and develop high-performing service delivery teams Build strong partnerships with MOD stakeholders and external suppliers Identify and deliver account growth and incremental revenue opportunities Ensure effective risk management, supplier governance, and operational control Skills & Experience Proven experience operating at Service Delivery Director / Head of Service level Strong background within MOD / defence or highly secure environments Deep understanding of ITIL-based service management frameworks Demonstrable commercial ownership (P&L, cost control, revenue growth) Experience managing complex, multi-supplier service environments Strategic mindset with the ability to operate at both executive and operational levels Familiarity with Agile delivery environments Why Apply? Lead delivery on a high-impact national security programme Operate within a senior leadership team shaping strategic outcomes Opportunity to influence service transformation, innovation, and growth Work in a stable, long-term defence environment with clear visibility of pipeline Next Steps If you are a senior service leader with experience in secure or defence programmes , we would welcome a confidential discussion. Please apply or send your most up-to-date CV to learn more.

Join us in seeing our vision come to life, where living in Letchworth Garden City offers everyone the opportunity to flourish as part of a vibrant community, enjoy the best that both town and country offers, and benefit from easy access to nature with unrivalled facilities, culture, and support networks. ABOUT THE ROLE: This newly created role reporting to the Chief Executive will ensure the Foundation and wider group, including a new Community Trust, operates to the highest standards of governance, compliance, and regulatory integrity. Providing both strategic and operational support to the two Board of Trustees and trading subsidiary. Leading the development and oversight of governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with our rules and all statutory and regulatory requirements, and acting as the Foundation's named Company Secretary. This role also carries responsibility for overseeing the governance of our Scheme of Management, including its ongoing review and effectiveness. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and coordinate all Board, Governor, and Committee meetings, ensuring efficient and effective governance processes Preparing high-quality agendas, papers, minutes, and reports Advising Trustees and senior leaders on governance best practice and regulatory requirements (FCA, Charity Commission) Acting as Company Secretary, ensuring all statutory filings and records are accurate and up to date Maintain governance frameworks, policies, and compliance processes (inc. risk, conflicts, and safeguarding) Ensure alignment with the Charity Governance Code and Data protection requirements Support strategic decision-making, organisational planning, and reporting Build strong relationships with Trustees, Governors, and senior stakeholders Lead governance communications and reporting and manage annual meetings Line management responsibility SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Significant governance experience in a charity, not-for-profit, or regulated environment Strong understanding of Charity Commission, FCA, and Companies House requirements Experience supporting Boards and developing governance frameworks Excellent written communication and organisational skills, including strong digital and IT skills Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and sound judgement Confident influencing and building relationships at senior level ABOUT YOU: Proactive, professional, and solutions-focused Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion Aligned with our values: Collaborative, Evidence-based, Impactful, Inclusive, Supportive Please note: Attendance at some evening/out-of-hours meetings will be required OUR BENEFITS: Every member of our team is valued, which is why we support them with a range of benefits to help them thrive both inside and outside of work. Our benefits are grouped around three priorities - Health, Work life balance/time and Finances Health: Cash Health Plan Employee Assistance Programme Aviva Smart Health 24/7 GP consultation Cycle to work scheme Time: 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time) Holiday buy / sell scheme 1 day paid Volunteering Leave per year (pro rata for part time) Finances: Company Pension Life Assurance Annual Wellbeing Allowance Electric Vehicle Scheme Employee Discount Scheme Discounts for our venues APPLICATIONS Closing date for applications: 1st July 2026 1 st stage interviews via Microsoft Teams, 2 nd stage interviews in person Applications must include a CV and a covering statement/letter explaining why you are applying for the role. Applications without a covering statement will not be accepted. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application process should you require these, please contact Please note if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the published closing date. FLEXIBILITY: We understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we're happy to explore what's possible for you and the role. EQUAL OPPORTUNTITIES: Whether it is creating diversity in our services or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have. We are committed to equality of opportunity across our organisation. At all levels we promote equality, ensuring our people are consistently treated in a fair and equal manner. SAFEGUARDING: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all our colleagues to share this commitment. PERSONAL DATA: Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation (LGCHF) will only collect personal data relevant to the recruitment process and will process that data in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 / UKGDPR. Your personal data will only be shared with persons directly involved in the recruitment process, and LGCHF will retain your personal data for only as long as it remains relevant to LGCHF. For further information please ask for a copy of our general recruitment privacy policy. For information on your data rights, go to .

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we help organisations deliver high-quality digital services through agile delivery, modern technology, and user-centred design. Our teams work on complex transformation programmes that drive organisational change, improve services, and deliver measurable business outcomes. We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to join our growing team and lead the successful delivery of large-scale digital, technology, and transformation programmes across a range of sectors. Role Overview As a Programme Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple related projects and workstreams, ensuring they collectively deliver strategic objectives and business value. You will provide leadership, governance, and coordination across programme teams while managing stakeholders, risks, budgets, dependencies, and outcomes. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a proven track record of delivering complex programmes in dynamic environments. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage large-scale programmes from initiation through to successful delivery and benefits realisation. Define programme vision, objectives, governance structures, and delivery strategies. Oversee multiple projects and workstreams, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Develop and maintain programme roadmaps, plans, budgets, and delivery schedules. Manage programme-level risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities. Establish effective governance, reporting, and assurance processes. Engage and influence senior stakeholders, sponsors, and executive leadership teams. Coordinate multidisciplinary delivery teams, suppliers, and third-party partners. Monitor programme performance and ensure delivery remains on track against objectives. Drive decision-making, issue resolution, and prioritisation across programme activities. Support organisational change, business readiness, and benefits realisation activities. Promote continuous improvement and best practices across programme delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience managing complex digital, technology, or business transformation programmes. Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities. Experience overseeing multiple projects and coordinating large multidisciplinary teams. Strong understanding of programme governance, risk management, and assurance frameworks. Experience managing programme budgets, financial forecasts, and resource planning. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior executives. Strong strategic planning, organisational, and decision-making skills. Experience delivering programmes within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments. Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities. Experience producing executive-level reporting and programme updates. Desirable Skills Experience working within public sector or regulated environments. Familiarity with the principles and standards of Government Digital Service (GDS) . Experience leading digital transformation, cloud migration, or enterprise modernisation programmes. Experience managing complex supplier and vendor relationships. Knowledge of organisational change management and benefits realisation frameworks. Professional certifications such as: MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) PRINCE2 Practitioner PMP AgilePM SAFe Programme Consultant or equivalent Experience working within consultancy environments. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to lead impactful digital transformation and strategic change programmes. Flexible and collaborative working environment. Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. Access to a community of experienced consultants, architects, engineers, and delivery professionals. Career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy. Diversity & Inclusion Scrumconnect Consulting is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and helps us build better solutions for our clients and communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Telemarketing Executive Central Brighton : Full time office based Salary : £24k-£26k OTE Uncapped Comms RESPONSIBILITIES Provide Constant and excellent telemarketing to generate new business appointments for our Regional Sales Directors. Work with high-volume calls and duration targets Build and maintain the company's contact management database/CRM platform 'Goldmine' per the sales pipeline and marketing campaign reporting demands. Coordinate new business meetings with the Sales directors Manage and maintain lead referrals through the Sales Pipeline. Work with the wider Marketing Team to follow up on tactical campaigns. Effective planning of time and tasks to ensure monthly sales and calling targets are achieved Work with the Regional Sales Directors to identify target prospects, taking on board feedback from past prospect meetings. Risk & Compliance: Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU: Have Experience of using a CRM system Have experience in outbound B2B telesales Possess good interpersonal skills Have the ability to demonstrate excellent telephone sales

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking to appoint five highly-skilled and experienced Non-Executive Directors to join the Local Audit Office Board. Local public bodies are at the heart of our communities. They support democracy and help deliver vital public services. The local audit system covers a wide range of public sector bodies (including local authorities, police, fire and National Health Service bodies). An effective and efficient external audit system is vital to ensure transparency and accountability for billions of pounds of public funds. This government is driving a major overhaul of the local audit system by leading one of the most ambitious and wide-reaching reform programmes in over a decade. These efforts mark a decisive shift toward modernising a broken system that has struggled with complexity, fragmentation and capacity challenges. The scale of the problem has been epitomised by the backlog of outstanding unaudited accounts, which led to a paralysis of local audit prior to this government's decision action to tackle it. The problems in local government financial reporting and the backlog in unaudited accounts has regrettably led to the disclaimer on the Whole of Government Accounts for both 2022/23 and 2023/24, and a general loss of public accountability and trust in the system. As part of our overhaul of the local audit system, we are launching the new Local Audit Office. The Local Audit Office will: Play a critical role in ensuring the effective delivery of reforms, strengthening accountability, securing better value for money for taxpayers, and supporting long-term economic growth. Reduce the complexity of the current arrangements, improve coordination across the system and improve capacity and capability. Oversee and coordinate the auditing of local public bodies to promote effective, value for money and timely local audit, and to put the system back onto a secure and reliable footing. Rebuild transparency, accountability and public trust, restoring a crucial part of the early warning system for authorities facing potential failure and challenge. The Local Audit Office's development will be an iterative process, and its functions will develop over time to fulfil its long-term vision. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking five highly-skilled and experienced Non-Executive Directors to join the Local Audit Office Board to play a crucial role in the establishment and running of this new organisation. These high-profile roles will provide independent oversight and strategic guidance to ensure the Office operates with the highest standards of governance and accountability. The roles will also provide advice, challenge and support to the Chair, Controller of Local Audit and executive management regarding the Office's operations, development and implementation of its strategic direction, core functions and delivery priorities, ensuring that the organisation delivers value for money. This is an exciting opportunity to make significant impacts and help establish the new Local Audit Office as a crucial part of the wider reforms to local audit sector. You will be at the heart of a bold and ambitious mission to transform the local audit system. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact for communities and taxpayers across the country. If you believe you have the experience and skills we are seeking, we would like to encourage you to consider applying to help the government tackle the challenges and rebuild the system. Full details of the role, responsibilities and commitments are set out in this advert, and we hope you will decide to apply. We want to receive applications from a wide range of individuals; we welcome candidates from traditionally under-represented groups, including those from an ethnic minority background. Key responsibilities Governance and oversight: As part of the Local Audit Office Board, provide independent oversight and constructive challenge to the Controller of Local Audit and the Local Audit Office's executive management to support the establishment of the Local Audit Office, delivery milestones, and strategic long-term direction of the organisation, ensuring alignment with the Local Audit Office's overarching statutory objectives and the Secretary of State's strategic vision for the Local Audit Office. Contribute to the work of any Local Audit Office sub-committees, as well as the main Board. Provide additional scrutiny, external expertise and discipline to promote transparent decision-making of the Local Audit Office Board and bring insight from your wider experience to inform and shape the strategic thinking of the Local Audit Office. Promote the highest standards of governance and accountability in the management of the operations of the Local Audit Office, ensuring it is consistent with statutory requirements and best practice. Support the establishment of the Local Audit Office's key functions at pace to ensure the Local Audit Office can demonstrably achieve its objectives in the short term and medium term. Actively participate in board meetings and relevant sub-committees, contributing to informed decision-making processes. Support the Board in maintaining the operational independence of the Local Audit Office, while also maintaining the confidence of Ministers that the Local Audit Office is delivering its statutory functions effectively and efficiently, and in line with overarching government policy. Stakeholder engagement: Represent the organisation at external events and stakeholder engagements, fostering positive relationships and promoting the organisation's interests. Act as an advocate to champion the profile of local audit across the broader corporate audit and regulatory landscape, both in the UK and internationally. Regulatory compliance, risk and performance monitoring: Monitor the performance of the executive team and the Local Audit Office, providing reporting, feedback and guidance as necessary. Ensure effective risk management practices are in place, identifying and addressing potential risks to the Local Audit Office. Ensure the Local Audit Office complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards, maintaining high levels of corporate governance. Provide oversight of the Local Audit Office's use of resources, providing challenge and advice to the decision-making process. Essential criteria Proven board level in non-executive director/ senior leadership experience in large and complex public or private sector organisations (or third sectors, (either in the UK or overseas, or both). Strong knowledge of public sector governance, audit, risk and financial oversight experience, organisational development, transformation and monitoring performance. Demonstrates excellent strategic thinking and independent, objective judgement by assessing complex issues, identifying key risks and mitigations, and supporting board decisions that improve accountability and value for money. Political astuteness and understanding of local and national government/ Parliament, and the context of the Local Audit Office's work and Parliamentary accountability. Strong communication, influencing, and relationship management skills. Desirable criteria: Strong understanding of the policy and regulatory framework for local financial reporting and local audit, supported by relevant professional qualifications(e.g. accountancy, law, business administration), and experience of working within local audit bodies, audit suppliers or regulators would be an advantage. Experience of establishing or working within arm's length bodies, and of leading or overseeing regulatory transformation, including tackling complex systemwide issues, holding executives to account, and delivering sustainable, long-term reforms in the public interest.

Strategic Project Delivery Manager We are seeking an experienced Project Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of organisational priorities, projects and change initiatives within a values-led organisation. Position: Strategic Project Delivery Manager Salary: £48k - £51k per annum depending on experience, with scope for progression through the grade to £57,177 Location: Reading/Hybrid working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (part-time considered) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 6 July 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on receipt and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found About the Role This is a brand new and exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving organisational priorities and ensuring strategic projects are delivered effectively, on time and with measurable impact. This is a highly autonomous role offering significant responsibility and visibility across the organisation. You'll work closely with senior leaders, taking ownership of key areas of organisational delivery, identifying emerging risks and opportunities, and helping to drive progress across multiple strategic priorities. You will also provide leadership to a small team and contribute to organisational effectiveness through improved processes and delivery disciplines. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating and overseeing strategic projects and organisational priorities Developing and maintaining project plans, risk registers, action logs and reporting frameworks Producing high-quality reports, briefings and papers for senior leaders and governance groups Monitoring progress, identifying risks and supporting mitigation planning Supporting organisational planning, governance and decision-making processes Building strong relationships across teams to ensure joined-up delivery Leading and developing a small team while promoting continuous improvement About You You will be an organised and confident project professional with experience supporting senior leaders and delivering complex programmes of work. You will bring: Proven experience managing projects, programmes or organisational change initiatives Strong project management skills and knowledge of recognised methodologies Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Outstanding written communication skills, including report writing for senior audiences Experience producing governance, board or committee papers Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills High levels of discretion, integrity and sound judgement A formal project management qualification and experience managing staff would be advantageous. About the Organisation Our client is a respected national organisation with a strong public service ethos. They are committed to delivering meaningful impact through high-quality services, effective governance and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic organisational priorities within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Programme Manager, Project Manager, Strategic Programme Manager, Business Manager, PMO Manager, Organisational Development Manager, Change Manager, Governance Manager, Portfolio Manager, Executive Office Manager. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.