6-12 month contract Hybrid UK (Apply online only) per day Outside IR35 We have a brand new requirement working with an established organisation that are currently going through a global ERP transformation (IFS). As the Data Lead you will provide strategic, end-to-end leadership across all data activities within the programme, sitting above and across both workstreams. You will be the single point of accountability for data quality, governance, and migration readiness across all domains, delivery phases, and regions. This will include the delivery of data from the various, internationally disparate legacy IT systems (including SAP R3/BO) to the new IFS solution. Both a business data workstream and a technical IFS data migration workstream are in place to deliver this activity, each led by a dedicated workstream lead. Skills & Experience: Experience leading data workstreams on large-scale ERP implementations with multiple sub-projects and workstreams. Demonstrable experience spanning both data governance / quality and technical data migration activities Familiarity with ETL principles and the data migration lifecycle Experience with IFS Cloud or a comparable ERP platform (SAP, Oracle, D365). Excellent communication skills & senior stakeholder management Please apply or reach out to Craig for more information Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 19, 2026
Contractor
6-12 month contract Hybrid UK (Apply online only) per day Outside IR35 We have a brand new requirement working with an established organisation that are currently going through a global ERP transformation (IFS). As the Data Lead you will provide strategic, end-to-end leadership across all data activities within the programme, sitting above and across both workstreams. You will be the single point of accountability for data quality, governance, and migration readiness across all domains, delivery phases, and regions. This will include the delivery of data from the various, internationally disparate legacy IT systems (including SAP R3/BO) to the new IFS solution. Both a business data workstream and a technical IFS data migration workstream are in place to deliver this activity, each led by a dedicated workstream lead. Skills & Experience: Experience leading data workstreams on large-scale ERP implementations with multiple sub-projects and workstreams. Demonstrable experience spanning both data governance / quality and technical data migration activities Familiarity with ETL principles and the data migration lifecycle Experience with IFS Cloud or a comparable ERP platform (SAP, Oracle, D365). Excellent communication skills & senior stakeholder management Please apply or reach out to Craig for more information Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Responsible for shaping the future capabilities, governance framework, and sustainability agenda of Global Procurement. The role partners with the CPO, Procurement Leadership Team, HR, and business stakeholders to strengthen procurement maturity, enable organizational effectiveness, develop future talent, and drive sustainable procurement practices click apply for full job details
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Responsible for shaping the future capabilities, governance framework, and sustainability agenda of Global Procurement. The role partners with the CPO, Procurement Leadership Team, HR, and business stakeholders to strengthen procurement maturity, enable organizational effectiveness, develop future talent, and drive sustainable procurement practices click apply for full job details
Rainforest Trust UK Rainforest Trust UK (RTUK) (Charity No. ) is a high-impact conservation charity dedicated to protecting the world s most threatened tropical forests. This is a pivotal moment for global conservation and for our organisation. As one of the most effective rainforest conservation charities globally, Rainforest Trust has helped protect over 60 million acres of tropical rainforest across more than 67 countries, delivering permanent protection for some of the world s most threatened ecosystems. Rainforest Trust UK is one of the charity s fastest-growing affiliates, now generating £2m+ annually and supporting a global organisation with $55m+ in revenue with significant ambition for further growth and impact. The role We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the next phase of our strategic plan driving growth in income, strengthening the organisational capability, and positioning the UK as a leading philanthropic engine within the global organisation. The CEO will provide overall leadership of Rainforest Trust UK, with a primary focus on fundraising, external engagement, and partnering. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both strategic clarity and operational execution. The CEO will lead a small team, work closely with the Board of Trustees, while partnering with the global CEO and senior leadership based in the USA. Key responsibilities Strategy and organisational leadership Lead the delivery of the strategy, aligning UK priorities with global objectives Translate strategy into clear plans, targets, and performance metrics Drive organisational focus on outcomes, impact, and growth Fundraising and external leadership Act as a senior ambassador for the organisation in the UK and internationally Build Rainforest Trust UK s visibility and influence within philanthropic networks Personally cultivate and manage a portfolio of high-value donor relationships Financial Stewardship Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and performance including annual audit Ensure strong financial controls and effective use of resources Support the growth of sustainable income to maximise conservation impact Governance and Board engagement Ensure compliance with UK charity regulation and best practice Provide clear, rigorous reporting on performance, risk, and finances Work in close partnership with the Board to support effective governance and decision-making Global partnerships and collaboration Build strong, effective relationships with global Rainforest Trust leadership Align UK fundraising with global conservation priorities Act as a key interface between UK donors and global programmes Leadership and culture Lead and develop a small, high-performing team Create a culture of accountability, clarity, and delivery Ensure effective organisational structure and use of resources Purpose & Alignment Deep commitment to environmental conservation and climate impact Motivated by the opportunity to deliver measurable, lasting global outcomes Alignment with Rainforest Trust s values of effectiveness, integrity, and partnership Why Join Rainforest Trust UK This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation where: Impact is clear, measurable, and permanent There is significant opportunity to scale income and influence You can play a direct role in protecting some of the world s most critical ecosystems At a time when the protection of tropical forests is more urgent than ever, this role offers the chance to combine purpose with performance delivering meaningful impact at global scale. Candidate profile We are seeking a credible, externally focused leader with: A strong track record in fundraising, particularly major donors and high-value relationships The ability to operate with credibility, influence, and judgement at senior levels Experience leading organisations or teams through growth and change Experience working with Boards and an understanding of UK charity governance Above all, candidates will bring a clear alignment to the mission and is motivated by the opportunity to deliver measurable, lasting conservation impact at global scale.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Rainforest Trust UK Rainforest Trust UK (RTUK) (Charity No. ) is a high-impact conservation charity dedicated to protecting the world s most threatened tropical forests. This is a pivotal moment for global conservation and for our organisation. As one of the most effective rainforest conservation charities globally, Rainforest Trust has helped protect over 60 million acres of tropical rainforest across more than 67 countries, delivering permanent protection for some of the world s most threatened ecosystems. Rainforest Trust UK is one of the charity s fastest-growing affiliates, now generating £2m+ annually and supporting a global organisation with $55m+ in revenue with significant ambition for further growth and impact. The role We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the next phase of our strategic plan driving growth in income, strengthening the organisational capability, and positioning the UK as a leading philanthropic engine within the global organisation. The CEO will provide overall leadership of Rainforest Trust UK, with a primary focus on fundraising, external engagement, and partnering. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both strategic clarity and operational execution. The CEO will lead a small team, work closely with the Board of Trustees, while partnering with the global CEO and senior leadership based in the USA. Key responsibilities Strategy and organisational leadership Lead the delivery of the strategy, aligning UK priorities with global objectives Translate strategy into clear plans, targets, and performance metrics Drive organisational focus on outcomes, impact, and growth Fundraising and external leadership Act as a senior ambassador for the organisation in the UK and internationally Build Rainforest Trust UK s visibility and influence within philanthropic networks Personally cultivate and manage a portfolio of high-value donor relationships Financial Stewardship Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and performance including annual audit Ensure strong financial controls and effective use of resources Support the growth of sustainable income to maximise conservation impact Governance and Board engagement Ensure compliance with UK charity regulation and best practice Provide clear, rigorous reporting on performance, risk, and finances Work in close partnership with the Board to support effective governance and decision-making Global partnerships and collaboration Build strong, effective relationships with global Rainforest Trust leadership Align UK fundraising with global conservation priorities Act as a key interface between UK donors and global programmes Leadership and culture Lead and develop a small, high-performing team Create a culture of accountability, clarity, and delivery Ensure effective organisational structure and use of resources Purpose & Alignment Deep commitment to environmental conservation and climate impact Motivated by the opportunity to deliver measurable, lasting global outcomes Alignment with Rainforest Trust s values of effectiveness, integrity, and partnership Why Join Rainforest Trust UK This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation where: Impact is clear, measurable, and permanent There is significant opportunity to scale income and influence You can play a direct role in protecting some of the world s most critical ecosystems At a time when the protection of tropical forests is more urgent than ever, this role offers the chance to combine purpose with performance delivering meaningful impact at global scale. Candidate profile We are seeking a credible, externally focused leader with: A strong track record in fundraising, particularly major donors and high-value relationships The ability to operate with credibility, influence, and judgement at senior levels Experience leading organisations or teams through growth and change Experience working with Boards and an understanding of UK charity governance Above all, candidates will bring a clear alignment to the mission and is motivated by the opportunity to deliver measurable, lasting conservation impact at global scale.
About The Role We have an opportunity available within our Technology Team as a Head of Design and Architecture. This newly created role will be part of the Technology Leadership Team and will report directly to our Director of Technology. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and dynamic leader who will drive forward the charity's Digital and Technology architecture vision, ensuring solutions are modern, secure, scalable, and aligned to organisational goals. This role will drive the development of an enterprise-wide architecture framework, bringing consistency across systems, platforms, and data while improving user experience and maximising impact. Working closely with leaders across Digital, Data and Technology, the successful candidate will provide expert leadership to Solution Architects and technical teams, shape the technology roadmap, identify modernisation opportunities, and ensure technology investments deliver long-term value, efficiency, and sustainability. Key Responsibilities Lead the Technical Design Authority (TDA), setting direction, chairing governance forums, and ensuring all technology changes adhere to enterprise architecture principles and organisational strategy. Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, ensuring a coherent, future ready technology ecosystem aligned with organisational needs and long-term strategy. Oversee and assure all solution designs, including internal architecture outputs and third-party partner designs, ensuring they are secure, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned to enterprise-wide standards. Support the creation and maintenance of the technology roadmap working closely with the Technology Director and in close collaboration with leaders within Technology, setting direction for platforms, tooling, integrations, and modernisation activities. Lead, develop, and mentor architects and design specialists, embedding high standards of delivery, design thinking, and architectural excellence across the team. You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. Employee benefits include - 28 day's paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days Private Healthcare Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
About The Role We have an opportunity available within our Technology Team as a Head of Design and Architecture. This newly created role will be part of the Technology Leadership Team and will report directly to our Director of Technology. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and dynamic leader who will drive forward the charity's Digital and Technology architecture vision, ensuring solutions are modern, secure, scalable, and aligned to organisational goals. This role will drive the development of an enterprise-wide architecture framework, bringing consistency across systems, platforms, and data while improving user experience and maximising impact. Working closely with leaders across Digital, Data and Technology, the successful candidate will provide expert leadership to Solution Architects and technical teams, shape the technology roadmap, identify modernisation opportunities, and ensure technology investments deliver long-term value, efficiency, and sustainability. Key Responsibilities Lead the Technical Design Authority (TDA), setting direction, chairing governance forums, and ensuring all technology changes adhere to enterprise architecture principles and organisational strategy. Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, ensuring a coherent, future ready technology ecosystem aligned with organisational needs and long-term strategy. Oversee and assure all solution designs, including internal architecture outputs and third-party partner designs, ensuring they are secure, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned to enterprise-wide standards. Support the creation and maintenance of the technology roadmap working closely with the Technology Director and in close collaboration with leaders within Technology, setting direction for platforms, tooling, integrations, and modernisation activities. Lead, develop, and mentor architects and design specialists, embedding high standards of delivery, design thinking, and architectural excellence across the team. You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. Employee benefits include - 28 day's paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days Private Healthcare Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Payments Director A growing and innovative regulated financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Payments Director to lead the strategic development, governance, operational performance, and future evolution of its payments function. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing payment operations, payment schemes, technology delivery, and transformation initiatives across a broad range of payment services. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future payments landscape by driving innovation, operational excellence, and the adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation. The role requires a highly capable leader who can operate strategically while remaining close to operational delivery, ensuring payment services are efficient, scalable, compliant, and customer-focused. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and deliver the organisation's payments strategy across existing and emerging payment solutions. Act as the senior payments subject matter expert across all payment rails and payment-related initiatives. Partner with Product, Technology, Risk, and Operations teams to drive innovation and enhance payment capabilities. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, customer experience, and scalability through automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Ensure the payments function supports the organisation's growth ambitions and strategic objectives. Payments Operations Oversee end-to-end payment operations across: Card payments Direct Debit and Direct Credit services Real-time payment schemes International payment services Ensure payment processes are efficient, resilient, scalable, and customer-centric. Establish meaningful management information and performance metrics to monitor service delivery and identify opportunities for improvement. Maintain high levels of operational performance and service reliability. Provide leadership and support during operational incidents and critical business activities where required. Scheme Governance & Partner Management Own and manage relationships with key payment schemes and payment service providers. Ensure full compliance with all scheme rules, mandates, operational requirements, and service obligations. Provide guidance and oversight regarding industry developments, scheme changes, and regulatory requirements. Support the expansion and optimisation of payment capabilities across multiple payment rails and services. Maintain strong governance frameworks across all payment-related partnerships and activities. Technology, Product & Change Delivery Work closely with Technology and Product teams to design, develop, and implement new payment products and enhancements. Provide subject matter expertise on payment infrastructure, integrations, and payment technologies. Lead payment-related transformation and change initiatives from concept through to delivery. Ensure projects are delivered in line with operational, regulatory, and customer requirements. Support the adoption of modern technologies and payment innovations to maintain a competitive market position. Automation, AI & Operational Efficiency Champion the use of automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven decision making across the payments function. Drive efficiency improvements across: Payment processing Reconciliation and settlement Exception management Fraud monitoring and prevention Operational workflows and controls Utilise data and analytics to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance customer outcomes. Risk, Compliance & Governance Ensure payment activities operate within applicable regulatory, legal, and industry frameworks. Maintain robust controls, governance standards, and audit readiness across all payment operations. Support safeguarding obligations, financial crime prevention measures, and operational resilience requirements. Assess and manage risks associated with new products, technologies, partnerships, and payment flows. Promote a culture of strong governance, accountability, and continuous improvement. Leadership & Team Development Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing payments team. Build capability across payment operations, scheme management, and payment technologies. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Support succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives. Provide effective leadership across multiple teams and stakeholders. Skills & Experience Essential Significant senior leadership experience within payments in a bank, fintech, payment institution, or regulated financial services environment. Extensive knowledge of card payment schemes, including scheme governance and compliance requirements. Strong experience across UK payment schemes and international payment services. Proven experience working closely with Technology and Product teams to deliver payment solutions and enhancements. Demonstrable success leading operational teams within a fast-paced and evolving environment. Strong track record of driving operational improvements, automation, and change initiatives. Excellent understanding of payment operations, governance, risk management, and customer outcomes. Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when required. Desirable Experience across multiple card schemes and payment networks. Knowledge of additional UK and international payment infrastructures. Understanding of regulatory requirements relating to payments and e-money services. Experience implementing AI, automation, machine learning, or advanced analytics within operational environments. Exposure to European payment schemes and cross-border payment solutions. Personal Attributes Strategic and commercially minded. Passionate about innovation and emerging technologies. Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities. Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence. Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment. Collaborative and influential, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships. Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and delivery. What Success Looks Like Delivery of a scalable and future-ready payments strategy. Strong operational performance across all payment services. Measurable efficiency gains through automation and innovation. Robust governance and compliance standards across payment activities. Successful delivery of new payment products, capabilities, and enhancements. A highly engaged and high-performing payments team. Excellent customer outcomes and consistently reliable payment services. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join a growing financial services organisation at an exciting stage of its journey. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the payments function, influencing strategic direction, driving innovation, and delivering meaningful change across a business committed to growth, customer excellence, and technological advancement. Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Payments Director
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Payments Director A growing and innovative regulated financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Payments Director to lead the strategic development, governance, operational performance, and future evolution of its payments function. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing payment operations, payment schemes, technology delivery, and transformation initiatives across a broad range of payment services. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future payments landscape by driving innovation, operational excellence, and the adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation. The role requires a highly capable leader who can operate strategically while remaining close to operational delivery, ensuring payment services are efficient, scalable, compliant, and customer-focused. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and deliver the organisation's payments strategy across existing and emerging payment solutions. Act as the senior payments subject matter expert across all payment rails and payment-related initiatives. Partner with Product, Technology, Risk, and Operations teams to drive innovation and enhance payment capabilities. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, customer experience, and scalability through automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Ensure the payments function supports the organisation's growth ambitions and strategic objectives. Payments Operations Oversee end-to-end payment operations across: Card payments Direct Debit and Direct Credit services Real-time payment schemes International payment services Ensure payment processes are efficient, resilient, scalable, and customer-centric. Establish meaningful management information and performance metrics to monitor service delivery and identify opportunities for improvement. Maintain high levels of operational performance and service reliability. Provide leadership and support during operational incidents and critical business activities where required. Scheme Governance & Partner Management Own and manage relationships with key payment schemes and payment service providers. Ensure full compliance with all scheme rules, mandates, operational requirements, and service obligations. Provide guidance and oversight regarding industry developments, scheme changes, and regulatory requirements. Support the expansion and optimisation of payment capabilities across multiple payment rails and services. Maintain strong governance frameworks across all payment-related partnerships and activities. Technology, Product & Change Delivery Work closely with Technology and Product teams to design, develop, and implement new payment products and enhancements. Provide subject matter expertise on payment infrastructure, integrations, and payment technologies. Lead payment-related transformation and change initiatives from concept through to delivery. Ensure projects are delivered in line with operational, regulatory, and customer requirements. Support the adoption of modern technologies and payment innovations to maintain a competitive market position. Automation, AI & Operational Efficiency Champion the use of automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven decision making across the payments function. Drive efficiency improvements across: Payment processing Reconciliation and settlement Exception management Fraud monitoring and prevention Operational workflows and controls Utilise data and analytics to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance customer outcomes. Risk, Compliance & Governance Ensure payment activities operate within applicable regulatory, legal, and industry frameworks. Maintain robust controls, governance standards, and audit readiness across all payment operations. Support safeguarding obligations, financial crime prevention measures, and operational resilience requirements. Assess and manage risks associated with new products, technologies, partnerships, and payment flows. Promote a culture of strong governance, accountability, and continuous improvement. Leadership & Team Development Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing payments team. Build capability across payment operations, scheme management, and payment technologies. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Support succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives. Provide effective leadership across multiple teams and stakeholders. Skills & Experience Essential Significant senior leadership experience within payments in a bank, fintech, payment institution, or regulated financial services environment. Extensive knowledge of card payment schemes, including scheme governance and compliance requirements. Strong experience across UK payment schemes and international payment services. Proven experience working closely with Technology and Product teams to deliver payment solutions and enhancements. Demonstrable success leading operational teams within a fast-paced and evolving environment. Strong track record of driving operational improvements, automation, and change initiatives. Excellent understanding of payment operations, governance, risk management, and customer outcomes. Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when required. Desirable Experience across multiple card schemes and payment networks. Knowledge of additional UK and international payment infrastructures. Understanding of regulatory requirements relating to payments and e-money services. Experience implementing AI, automation, machine learning, or advanced analytics within operational environments. Exposure to European payment schemes and cross-border payment solutions. Personal Attributes Strategic and commercially minded. Passionate about innovation and emerging technologies. Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities. Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence. Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment. Collaborative and influential, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships. Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and delivery. What Success Looks Like Delivery of a scalable and future-ready payments strategy. Strong operational performance across all payment services. Measurable efficiency gains through automation and innovation. Robust governance and compliance standards across payment activities. Successful delivery of new payment products, capabilities, and enhancements. A highly engaged and high-performing payments team. Excellent customer outcomes and consistently reliable payment services. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join a growing financial services organisation at an exciting stage of its journey. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the payments function, influencing strategic direction, driving innovation, and delivering meaningful change across a business committed to growth, customer excellence, and technological advancement. Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Payments Director
Company pension contributions of up to 8% and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays are just a few of the perks that the Graduate Quality Assurance Engineer will enjoy whilst working for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with over 20 worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff. This employer is recognised globally for quality and innovative deliverables. The successful Graduate Quality Assurance Engineer will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse. Key Responsibilities of the Graduate Quality Assurance Engineer will include: Maintain and govern the ISO 9001:2015 management system, ensuring effectiveness through structured auditing and compliance with customer and legislative requirements. Monitor and verify consistent implementation of quality policies and practices, including compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and customer specifications. Work collaboratively within a multi-functional metallurgy and quality team, supporting project delivery and ensuring robust quality governance. Drive continuous improvement of metallurgy processes, systems, and SOPs in line with national, international, and customer standards. Conduct and support material and component verification, including interpretation of certification (chemical analysis, heat treatment, NDT, coatings, etc.). Manage non-conformance processes (NCRs, SDRs, SAP reporting), ensuring traceability, defect control, and timely resolution of quality issues. Support supplier quality, documentation, KPI reporting (including COPQ), and cross-functional communication, contributing to operational performance and compliance. For the Graduate Quality Assurance Engineer role, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess: A basic understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and relevant quality standards Recently graduated with a BEng in Material Science or similar Capability in quality inspection and verification of metallic materials and components. Ability to interpret material certifications, engineering drawings, and technical specifications in line with international standards. Good IT, communication, and cross-functional working skills, with understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, NDT, welding, and assembly. Salary & Benefits: up to 35,000 depending on experience Monday to Friday 5 hours per week 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays + up to 12 additional flex days Company pension contributions of up to 8% Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role. To apply for the Graduate Quality Assurance Engineer role, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Company pension contributions of up to 8% and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays are just a few of the perks that the Graduate Quality Assurance Engineer will enjoy whilst working for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with over 20 worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff. This employer is recognised globally for quality and innovative deliverables. The successful Graduate Quality Assurance Engineer will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse. Key Responsibilities of the Graduate Quality Assurance Engineer will include: Maintain and govern the ISO 9001:2015 management system, ensuring effectiveness through structured auditing and compliance with customer and legislative requirements. Monitor and verify consistent implementation of quality policies and practices, including compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and customer specifications. Work collaboratively within a multi-functional metallurgy and quality team, supporting project delivery and ensuring robust quality governance. Drive continuous improvement of metallurgy processes, systems, and SOPs in line with national, international, and customer standards. Conduct and support material and component verification, including interpretation of certification (chemical analysis, heat treatment, NDT, coatings, etc.). Manage non-conformance processes (NCRs, SDRs, SAP reporting), ensuring traceability, defect control, and timely resolution of quality issues. Support supplier quality, documentation, KPI reporting (including COPQ), and cross-functional communication, contributing to operational performance and compliance. For the Graduate Quality Assurance Engineer role, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess: A basic understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and relevant quality standards Recently graduated with a BEng in Material Science or similar Capability in quality inspection and verification of metallic materials and components. Ability to interpret material certifications, engineering drawings, and technical specifications in line with international standards. Good IT, communication, and cross-functional working skills, with understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, NDT, welding, and assembly. Salary & Benefits: up to 35,000 depending on experience Monday to Friday 5 hours per week 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays + up to 12 additional flex days Company pension contributions of up to 8% Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role. To apply for the Graduate Quality Assurance Engineer role, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.
Document Controller London Up to 55k We're looking for an experienced Document Controller to manage and lead document control activities across hyperscale Data Centre projects. The successful candidate will work independently, ensuring document accuracy, compliance, and alignment with project requirements while collaborating with both internal teams and clients. If you're a Document Controller, we'd love to speak with you! What's on Offer: - Up to 55k - 2-3 days working from home Key Responsibilities Lead and maintain high standards for document management, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness Plan and oversee document quality and standardisation across projects Establish and adhere to effective document control governance, processes, and systems Produce detailed document management plans and advise on document control resource allocation Monitor and report on project compliance, KPIs, and performance metrics Communicate and escalate document-related issues to project managers when necessary Requirements & Experience: Proven experience managing document control activities independently Data centre document control experience preferred Strong knowledge of document control processes, technical and interpersonal skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Commercial awareness and organisational understanding Logical, practical problem-solving approach Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently Proficiency with document management software, including Procore Experience managing document workflows, submittals, RFIs, and procurement documentation, preferably within a Construction Management environment
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Document Controller London Up to 55k We're looking for an experienced Document Controller to manage and lead document control activities across hyperscale Data Centre projects. The successful candidate will work independently, ensuring document accuracy, compliance, and alignment with project requirements while collaborating with both internal teams and clients. If you're a Document Controller, we'd love to speak with you! What's on Offer: - Up to 55k - 2-3 days working from home Key Responsibilities Lead and maintain high standards for document management, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness Plan and oversee document quality and standardisation across projects Establish and adhere to effective document control governance, processes, and systems Produce detailed document management plans and advise on document control resource allocation Monitor and report on project compliance, KPIs, and performance metrics Communicate and escalate document-related issues to project managers when necessary Requirements & Experience: Proven experience managing document control activities independently Data centre document control experience preferred Strong knowledge of document control processes, technical and interpersonal skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Commercial awareness and organisational understanding Logical, practical problem-solving approach Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently Proficiency with document management software, including Procore Experience managing document workflows, submittals, RFIs, and procurement documentation, preferably within a Construction Management environment
Head of AI Manchester A growing technology-led business is looking to appoint a Head of AI to lead the development, implementation, and long-term adoption of AI capabilities across the organisation. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role focused on shaping the company s AI direction while overseeing the successful delivery of AI solutions from concept through to live deployment and business adoption. Working closely with IT, operational, commercial, and leadership teams, you will drive practical AI initiatives using Azure, LLMs, machine learning, and AI agents ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, integrated, and delivering measurable business impact. The organisation is already investing heavily in AI and exploring a broad range of initiatives. They are now looking for an experienced AI leader who can combine technical expertise with strategic thinking, helping define the AI roadmap while building internal capability and leading implementation across the business. This role would suit someone who enjoys building and scaling AI functions, leading innovation, solving operational challenges, and delivering transformational business outcomes in a fast-moving environment. Role Purpose Lead the organisation s AI capability, strategy, and implementation roadmap. Responsible for identifying, prioritising, and delivering AI solutions that create measurable operational and commercial value. Working across the business, you will oversee the design, deployment, governance, and adoption of AI technologies while helping shape the future AI direction of the organisation. Key Responsibilities Define and lead the organisation s AI strategy, roadmap, and long-term capability development Identify and prioritise AI opportunities across operational, commercial, and customer-facing areas of the business Design and oversee the development of high-performing AI models tailored to business needs Lead AI initiatives from proof of concept and rapid prototyping through to enterprise-scale production deployment Work closely with IT Infrastructure and Development teams to deploy secure, scalable AI solutions into production environments Ensure AI solutions meet enterprise-grade security, governance, and compliance standards including Private Endpoints and secure integrations Drive adoption of AI technologies across the organisation and ensure solutions become embedded within day-to-day workflows Establish AI governance, operational standards, and best practices for deployment, monitoring, scalability, and risk management Implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for production AI environments, including hallucination detection, drift monitoring, performance optimisation, and GenAIOps processes Ensure AI solutions integrate effectively with existing systems, APIs, and data platforms Collaborate with senior stakeholders to evaluate business value, project feasibility, and ROI before implementation Measure and report on AI project outcomes including efficiency gains, automation improvements, productivity, and customer impact Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical direction to internal teams and future AI hires Stay informed on emerging AI technologies, trends, and opportunities to maintain competitive advantage Required Experience Essential Proven experience leading AI strategy, implementation, or AI transformation initiatives within a business environment Deep expertise in Python and modern AI/ML frameworks and SDKs Strong experience building and deploying production-grade AI solutions, including RAG pipelines and LLM-based applications Hands-on experience with AI deployment, operationalisation, monitoring, and scaling Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure concepts including VNets, Entra ID, API Gateways, Private Endpoints, and secure integrations Experience working with at least one major enterprise AI cloud platform (Azure preferred) Strong SQL skills and experience working with both structured and unstructured data Experience building AI agents, workflow automation, and tool/API integrations Strong commercial awareness with the ability to assess business value and prioritise AI initiatives effectively Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities Desirable Experience leading or building internal AI functions or teams Experience with LLMOps / GenAIOps tooling and monitoring frameworks Exposure to OCR, computer vision, voice AI, or conversational AI solutions Experience working within operational, retail, automotive, or customer-focused businesses Familiarity with AI governance, security, and scalability best practices Experience driving organisation-wide AI adoption and change management initiatives Salary & Benefits Competitive salary depending on experience Quarterly bonus scheme Hybrid working arrangements 3 days office / 2 days remote Opportunity to shape and lead AI capability within a growing business Significant long-term career progression opportunities High level of autonomy and influence within the organisation Interested? 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Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Head of AI Manchester A growing technology-led business is looking to appoint a Head of AI to lead the development, implementation, and long-term adoption of AI capabilities across the organisation. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role focused on shaping the company s AI direction while overseeing the successful delivery of AI solutions from concept through to live deployment and business adoption. Working closely with IT, operational, commercial, and leadership teams, you will drive practical AI initiatives using Azure, LLMs, machine learning, and AI agents ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, integrated, and delivering measurable business impact. The organisation is already investing heavily in AI and exploring a broad range of initiatives. They are now looking for an experienced AI leader who can combine technical expertise with strategic thinking, helping define the AI roadmap while building internal capability and leading implementation across the business. This role would suit someone who enjoys building and scaling AI functions, leading innovation, solving operational challenges, and delivering transformational business outcomes in a fast-moving environment. Role Purpose Lead the organisation s AI capability, strategy, and implementation roadmap. Responsible for identifying, prioritising, and delivering AI solutions that create measurable operational and commercial value. Working across the business, you will oversee the design, deployment, governance, and adoption of AI technologies while helping shape the future AI direction of the organisation. Key Responsibilities Define and lead the organisation s AI strategy, roadmap, and long-term capability development Identify and prioritise AI opportunities across operational, commercial, and customer-facing areas of the business Design and oversee the development of high-performing AI models tailored to business needs Lead AI initiatives from proof of concept and rapid prototyping through to enterprise-scale production deployment Work closely with IT Infrastructure and Development teams to deploy secure, scalable AI solutions into production environments Ensure AI solutions meet enterprise-grade security, governance, and compliance standards including Private Endpoints and secure integrations Drive adoption of AI technologies across the organisation and ensure solutions become embedded within day-to-day workflows Establish AI governance, operational standards, and best practices for deployment, monitoring, scalability, and risk management Implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for production AI environments, including hallucination detection, drift monitoring, performance optimisation, and GenAIOps processes Ensure AI solutions integrate effectively with existing systems, APIs, and data platforms Collaborate with senior stakeholders to evaluate business value, project feasibility, and ROI before implementation Measure and report on AI project outcomes including efficiency gains, automation improvements, productivity, and customer impact Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical direction to internal teams and future AI hires Stay informed on emerging AI technologies, trends, and opportunities to maintain competitive advantage Required Experience Essential Proven experience leading AI strategy, implementation, or AI transformation initiatives within a business environment Deep expertise in Python and modern AI/ML frameworks and SDKs Strong experience building and deploying production-grade AI solutions, including RAG pipelines and LLM-based applications Hands-on experience with AI deployment, operationalisation, monitoring, and scaling Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure concepts including VNets, Entra ID, API Gateways, Private Endpoints, and secure integrations Experience working with at least one major enterprise AI cloud platform (Azure preferred) Strong SQL skills and experience working with both structured and unstructured data Experience building AI agents, workflow automation, and tool/API integrations Strong commercial awareness with the ability to assess business value and prioritise AI initiatives effectively Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities Desirable Experience leading or building internal AI functions or teams Experience with LLMOps / GenAIOps tooling and monitoring frameworks Exposure to OCR, computer vision, voice AI, or conversational AI solutions Experience working within operational, retail, automotive, or customer-focused businesses Familiarity with AI governance, security, and scalability best practices Experience driving organisation-wide AI adoption and change management initiatives Salary & Benefits Competitive salary depending on experience Quarterly bonus scheme Hybrid working arrangements 3 days office / 2 days remote Opportunity to shape and lead AI capability within a growing business Significant long-term career progression opportunities High level of autonomy and influence within the organisation Interested? 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An established and growing consultancy operating across infrastructure, regeneration and development is looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager / Associate Director to support the continued expansion of its Project Management division. Working across major public sector and built environment programmes, this is a key strategic appointment for the business and an opportunity to join a consultancy delivering complex projects throughout the UK. The role will focus heavily on front-end project governance, stakeholder engagement and programme leadership across infrastructure and regeneration schemes, making it ideally suited to someone with strong pre-contract experience gained within a consultancy or client-side environment. This is not a delivery-only or site-based PM role. The successful candidate will have a proven track record operating at the early stages of project lifecycles, managing governance structures, public authority engagement and multidisciplinary consultant teams through complex approval and development processes. The Role Lead the pre-contract delivery of major infrastructure and regeneration programmes Act as the primary interface between clients, stakeholders, public authorities and consultant teams Support programme setup, governance frameworks and strategic project delivery plans Manage multidisciplinary teams across complex public sector projects Lead stakeholder engagement throughout feasibility, business case and pre-construction phases Oversee project governance, reporting, risk management and programme controls Support procurement strategies and consultant appointments Drive collaboration across technical, commercial and delivery functions Contribute to business growth, client development and framework opportunities The Person Strong consultancy or client-side Project Management background Significant experience delivering public sector infrastructure and built environment projects Proven pre-contract experience is essential Strong stakeholder management capability with experience engaging public authorities and governance groups Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams Exposure to programme setup and governance within structured environments such as PRINCE2 or similar delivery frameworks Background within infrastructure, regeneration, highways, development or wider built environment sectors preferred Engineering background would be advantageous, although strong regeneration experience would be equally relevant Commercially aware with strong leadership and communication skills Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
An established and growing consultancy operating across infrastructure, regeneration and development is looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager / Associate Director to support the continued expansion of its Project Management division. Working across major public sector and built environment programmes, this is a key strategic appointment for the business and an opportunity to join a consultancy delivering complex projects throughout the UK. The role will focus heavily on front-end project governance, stakeholder engagement and programme leadership across infrastructure and regeneration schemes, making it ideally suited to someone with strong pre-contract experience gained within a consultancy or client-side environment. This is not a delivery-only or site-based PM role. The successful candidate will have a proven track record operating at the early stages of project lifecycles, managing governance structures, public authority engagement and multidisciplinary consultant teams through complex approval and development processes. The Role Lead the pre-contract delivery of major infrastructure and regeneration programmes Act as the primary interface between clients, stakeholders, public authorities and consultant teams Support programme setup, governance frameworks and strategic project delivery plans Manage multidisciplinary teams across complex public sector projects Lead stakeholder engagement throughout feasibility, business case and pre-construction phases Oversee project governance, reporting, risk management and programme controls Support procurement strategies and consultant appointments Drive collaboration across technical, commercial and delivery functions Contribute to business growth, client development and framework opportunities The Person Strong consultancy or client-side Project Management background Significant experience delivering public sector infrastructure and built environment projects Proven pre-contract experience is essential Strong stakeholder management capability with experience engaging public authorities and governance groups Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams Exposure to programme setup and governance within structured environments such as PRINCE2 or similar delivery frameworks Background within infrastructure, regeneration, highways, development or wider built environment sectors preferred Engineering background would be advantageous, although strong regeneration experience would be equally relevant Commercially aware with strong leadership and communication skills Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
IT Service Delivery Specialist London - 2 days in the office 100 to 150 a day 6 Months Contract + Extension A leading global pioneering firm is seeking a data-driven IT Service Delivery Specialist to take ownership of operational governance and continuous improvement across their technology landscape. In this role, you won't be managing infrastructure directly; instead, you will be the driving force ensuring external providers and internal support teams deliver a seamless, high-quality end-user experience. You will act as a key operational liaison and will champion service quality, analyse performance metrics, and orchestrate swift resolutions during high-priority escalations. Key Responsibilities: Lead regular performance reviews with the global IT service desk and external vendors to ensure they meet agreed targets. Act as the central point of contact during critical IT outages or when high-priority issues require urgent escalation. Maintain and update internal IT support guides, team workflows, and step-by-step operational procedures. Build strong relationships across business leaders, internal tech teams, and external suppliers to keep communication clear and maximise user satisfaction. Essential Skills: Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks and operational governance. Ability to turn complex metrics into actionable insights and executive presentations. Confident leading P1/P2 incidents and handling high-pressure situations. Natural relationship builder skilled at managing stakeholders and leading vendor reviews. Track record of identifying process gaps and driving continuous service improvement (CSI). London - 2 days in the office 100 to 150 a day 6 Months Contract + Extension (Inside IR35) If you are a highly organized ITSM professional who thrives on optimisation, communication, and operational excellence, then I want to hear from you. Send your CV to (url removed) or apply directly to the ad. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 19, 2026
Contractor
IT Service Delivery Specialist London - 2 days in the office 100 to 150 a day 6 Months Contract + Extension A leading global pioneering firm is seeking a data-driven IT Service Delivery Specialist to take ownership of operational governance and continuous improvement across their technology landscape. In this role, you won't be managing infrastructure directly; instead, you will be the driving force ensuring external providers and internal support teams deliver a seamless, high-quality end-user experience. You will act as a key operational liaison and will champion service quality, analyse performance metrics, and orchestrate swift resolutions during high-priority escalations. Key Responsibilities: Lead regular performance reviews with the global IT service desk and external vendors to ensure they meet agreed targets. Act as the central point of contact during critical IT outages or when high-priority issues require urgent escalation. Maintain and update internal IT support guides, team workflows, and step-by-step operational procedures. Build strong relationships across business leaders, internal tech teams, and external suppliers to keep communication clear and maximise user satisfaction. Essential Skills: Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks and operational governance. Ability to turn complex metrics into actionable insights and executive presentations. Confident leading P1/P2 incidents and handling high-pressure situations. Natural relationship builder skilled at managing stakeholders and leading vendor reviews. Track record of identifying process gaps and driving continuous service improvement (CSI). London - 2 days in the office 100 to 150 a day 6 Months Contract + Extension (Inside IR35) If you are a highly organized ITSM professional who thrives on optimisation, communication, and operational excellence, then I want to hear from you. Send your CV to (url removed) or apply directly to the ad. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Operations and Development Manager (3 days per week) Purpose / Summary of Role We are seeking an Operations and Development Manager to play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of Independent Dance (ID), at an exciting period of development for the company. This pivotal role will work closely with the Director, with the postholder leading on operations, finance and fundraising, to ensure ID's effectiveness, financial stability and long-term sustainability. You will oversee day-to-day operations and lead on the development of systems and processes in collaboration with the Director and the wider team. Key responsibilities will include financial planning and reporting, supporting fundraising across trusts and foundations and other income streams, and updating/developing and maintaining operational systems and company policies. You will also contribute to organisational governance, HR processes, and stakeholder relationships, working with funders, partners and trustees. This is an opportunity to join a small, collaborative team, to continue to develop an ambitious and meaningful programme of work for the independent dance and interdisciplinary arts communities. Main areas of focus Operations Oversee the development of operations to ensure that our team is supported and that our values are embedded Support ID's administrative and delivery activities, providing clear plans and priorities Review all Independent Dance policies, in collaboration with the staff team and trustees, exploring improvements and making recommendations to improve, identifying collaborative and creative ways to make sure our policies are active and embedded Lead on the edit/re-write policies, overseen by the Director Finance Review financial management systems to ensure they are appropriate to the scale and ambition of the organisation and fit for purpose Support the ongoing development of a new strategic plan, particularly identifying and making recommendations for financial planning and new business models to ensure our longer-term sustainability and resilience Oversee the management of the online booking system (delivered by the Programme Coordinator) and financial reconciliations Prepare Management Accounts and Annual Accounts in collaboration with the bookkeeper Fundraising and income generation Review strategies for fundraising and income generation and make recommendations for immediate development and fundraising, and long-term strategy In collaboration with the Director, support the writing of funding bids with planning, narrative, partnership development and budgeting (this includes planning for the next round of ACE NPO application) Manage ID's income generation strategy, including pricing structures, in collaboration with the Director and wider team Work with Director to manage and report on funding grants Governance Organise and attend ID Board meetings, including completion of minutes In collaboration with the Director, create board reports for the quarterly meetings Organise, in collaboration with the Director, and attend Board/Staff Board Away Days Compliance Fulfil ID's organisational responsibilities as an employer, business and registered charity through liaison with bodies including Companies House, Inland Revenue, Charity Commission, UK Border Agency Manage ID's licence as a government-authorised Sponsor of visiting international artists and arrange individual Certificates of Sponsorship for artists Act as data protection officer (GDPR) for the organisation and ensure ID complies with GDPR regulations HR Research and implement relevant professional development opportunities and training Work closely and collaboratively with the Independent Dance team supporting the development of a collaborative and caring culture Lead on staff recruitment, appraisals, development and training Line-manage team members (to be confirmed) Evaluation Oversee the work of the Programme Coordinator, who leads on evaluation at ID Organisational (all staff) A commitment to anti-racism, social justice and anti-ableist practices and processes PERSON SPECIFICATION Independent Dance is committed to anti-racist, anti-ableist and socially just ways of working. We particularly welcome applications from people who are currently underrepresented in the cultural sector, including people from Global Majority backgrounds, d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from working-class backgrounds. We recognise that there are many different routes into arts leadership and management, and that candidates may not meet every requirement listed in the person specification. If you believe you could make a valuable contribution to Independent Dance, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require information in an alternative format or any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know Essential Skills Experience in creating and maintaining appropriate operational systems and processes Strong experience of financial planning and management across budgeting, cashflow and reporting, ideally within a charity, heritage or cultural setting Proven track record in fundraising, including Trusts and Foundations and Arts Council England, and managing donor/funder relationships Knowledge of income generation across multiple streams, including earned income Experience contributing to policy development within an organisational context Proven ability to ensure compliance across HR, governance and legal areas Experience managing staff and working within a team Experience working with a Board of Trustees and preparing quarterly reports Prior experience of working within an NPO and of reporting to Arts Council England A hands-on and agile approach, with an ability to balance strategic oversight with delivery Commitment to anti-racism, anti-ableism and social justice Desirable Skills Experience across fundraising activity related to individual giving Experience of initiating policy reviews within an organisational context Experience of supporting strategic planning within an organisational context Knowledge of the dance and interdisciplinary arts sector Familiarity with financial/project management software
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Operations and Development Manager (3 days per week) Purpose / Summary of Role We are seeking an Operations and Development Manager to play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of Independent Dance (ID), at an exciting period of development for the company. This pivotal role will work closely with the Director, with the postholder leading on operations, finance and fundraising, to ensure ID's effectiveness, financial stability and long-term sustainability. You will oversee day-to-day operations and lead on the development of systems and processes in collaboration with the Director and the wider team. Key responsibilities will include financial planning and reporting, supporting fundraising across trusts and foundations and other income streams, and updating/developing and maintaining operational systems and company policies. You will also contribute to organisational governance, HR processes, and stakeholder relationships, working with funders, partners and trustees. This is an opportunity to join a small, collaborative team, to continue to develop an ambitious and meaningful programme of work for the independent dance and interdisciplinary arts communities. Main areas of focus Operations Oversee the development of operations to ensure that our team is supported and that our values are embedded Support ID's administrative and delivery activities, providing clear plans and priorities Review all Independent Dance policies, in collaboration with the staff team and trustees, exploring improvements and making recommendations to improve, identifying collaborative and creative ways to make sure our policies are active and embedded Lead on the edit/re-write policies, overseen by the Director Finance Review financial management systems to ensure they are appropriate to the scale and ambition of the organisation and fit for purpose Support the ongoing development of a new strategic plan, particularly identifying and making recommendations for financial planning and new business models to ensure our longer-term sustainability and resilience Oversee the management of the online booking system (delivered by the Programme Coordinator) and financial reconciliations Prepare Management Accounts and Annual Accounts in collaboration with the bookkeeper Fundraising and income generation Review strategies for fundraising and income generation and make recommendations for immediate development and fundraising, and long-term strategy In collaboration with the Director, support the writing of funding bids with planning, narrative, partnership development and budgeting (this includes planning for the next round of ACE NPO application) Manage ID's income generation strategy, including pricing structures, in collaboration with the Director and wider team Work with Director to manage and report on funding grants Governance Organise and attend ID Board meetings, including completion of minutes In collaboration with the Director, create board reports for the quarterly meetings Organise, in collaboration with the Director, and attend Board/Staff Board Away Days Compliance Fulfil ID's organisational responsibilities as an employer, business and registered charity through liaison with bodies including Companies House, Inland Revenue, Charity Commission, UK Border Agency Manage ID's licence as a government-authorised Sponsor of visiting international artists and arrange individual Certificates of Sponsorship for artists Act as data protection officer (GDPR) for the organisation and ensure ID complies with GDPR regulations HR Research and implement relevant professional development opportunities and training Work closely and collaboratively with the Independent Dance team supporting the development of a collaborative and caring culture Lead on staff recruitment, appraisals, development and training Line-manage team members (to be confirmed) Evaluation Oversee the work of the Programme Coordinator, who leads on evaluation at ID Organisational (all staff) A commitment to anti-racism, social justice and anti-ableist practices and processes PERSON SPECIFICATION Independent Dance is committed to anti-racist, anti-ableist and socially just ways of working. We particularly welcome applications from people who are currently underrepresented in the cultural sector, including people from Global Majority backgrounds, d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from working-class backgrounds. We recognise that there are many different routes into arts leadership and management, and that candidates may not meet every requirement listed in the person specification. If you believe you could make a valuable contribution to Independent Dance, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require information in an alternative format or any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know Essential Skills Experience in creating and maintaining appropriate operational systems and processes Strong experience of financial planning and management across budgeting, cashflow and reporting, ideally within a charity, heritage or cultural setting Proven track record in fundraising, including Trusts and Foundations and Arts Council England, and managing donor/funder relationships Knowledge of income generation across multiple streams, including earned income Experience contributing to policy development within an organisational context Proven ability to ensure compliance across HR, governance and legal areas Experience managing staff and working within a team Experience working with a Board of Trustees and preparing quarterly reports Prior experience of working within an NPO and of reporting to Arts Council England A hands-on and agile approach, with an ability to balance strategic oversight with delivery Commitment to anti-racism, anti-ableism and social justice Desirable Skills Experience across fundraising activity related to individual giving Experience of initiating policy reviews within an organisational context Experience of supporting strategic planning within an organisational context Knowledge of the dance and interdisciplinary arts sector Familiarity with financial/project management software
Not For Profit People on behalf of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust & CGHP
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Head of Development Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time or part time (minimum 0.8 FTE) Location: Cambridge - Hybrid working An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and strategic Head of Development to join the highly respected team at Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP) working to improve global health equity. Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP) was born out of the belief that health should not be predetermined by where we live. We are a charitable programme based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and are a linked charity to ACT (Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust). About the role As Head of Development, you will lead income generation and strategic partnership activity, playing a pivotal role in securing the funding and relationships needed for long-term success. Working closely with senior leadership, you will: Develop and deliver an ambitious income generation strategy Build and maintain high-value relationships with funders, donors and partners Grow a diverse and sustainable funding pipeline Lead on compelling bids, proposals and reporting Contribute to organisational strategy, governance and leadership This is a senior role offering the opportunity to influence direction, strengthen systems and drive meaningful growth within a small, passionate team. About you You will bring: Experience working within the charity sector, global health or international development. A strong track record in fundraising, development or business development, with experience securing significant income. Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills. Experience of developing and delivering successful income strategies. Experience of working with trustees, boards or governance structures. Strong written communication skills, including bid and proposal development The ability to operate strategically while delivering operational results A genuine commitment to equity, collaboration and ethical practice Why apply? This is an exciting time to join CGHP as they strengthen their sustainability, expand partnerships and grow impact. If you are a strategic relationship-builder with a strong track record in fundraising and business development, this is a rare opportunity to shape the next phase of growth for a respected organisation working for global health equity. Competitive benefits package including but not limited to : 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Birthday off, Annual Eye tests, pension, wellbeing support and flexible working. To discuss this role in more detail please contact Hannah at Not For Profit People. Closing Date: 8th July 2026 Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Fundraising, Head of Partnerships, Development Director, Fundraising Director, Head of Income Generation, Business Development Director, Strategic Partnerships Lead, Philanthropy Lead, Head of External Relations
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Head of Development Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time or part time (minimum 0.8 FTE) Location: Cambridge - Hybrid working An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and strategic Head of Development to join the highly respected team at Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP) working to improve global health equity. Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP) was born out of the belief that health should not be predetermined by where we live. We are a charitable programme based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and are a linked charity to ACT (Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust). About the role As Head of Development, you will lead income generation and strategic partnership activity, playing a pivotal role in securing the funding and relationships needed for long-term success. Working closely with senior leadership, you will: Develop and deliver an ambitious income generation strategy Build and maintain high-value relationships with funders, donors and partners Grow a diverse and sustainable funding pipeline Lead on compelling bids, proposals and reporting Contribute to organisational strategy, governance and leadership This is a senior role offering the opportunity to influence direction, strengthen systems and drive meaningful growth within a small, passionate team. About you You will bring: Experience working within the charity sector, global health or international development. A strong track record in fundraising, development or business development, with experience securing significant income. Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills. Experience of developing and delivering successful income strategies. Experience of working with trustees, boards or governance structures. Strong written communication skills, including bid and proposal development The ability to operate strategically while delivering operational results A genuine commitment to equity, collaboration and ethical practice Why apply? This is an exciting time to join CGHP as they strengthen their sustainability, expand partnerships and grow impact. If you are a strategic relationship-builder with a strong track record in fundraising and business development, this is a rare opportunity to shape the next phase of growth for a respected organisation working for global health equity. Competitive benefits package including but not limited to : 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Birthday off, Annual Eye tests, pension, wellbeing support and flexible working. To discuss this role in more detail please contact Hannah at Not For Profit People. Closing Date: 8th July 2026 Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Fundraising, Head of Partnerships, Development Director, Fundraising Director, Head of Income Generation, Business Development Director, Strategic Partnerships Lead, Philanthropy Lead, Head of External Relations
Joining the School Governance team as a flexible, part-time Local Authority Clerk to Governors / Trustees , you will provide vital administrative support to schools across the county. Proactive and dedicated, you will use your excellent organisational and communication skills and experience in meeting administration and minute taking, to make a real difference in Hampshire schools. This role is offered on an annualised hours contract, meaning your total working hours are spread across the year rather than following a fixed weekly schedule. Whilst your role will mostly be home-based with the flexibility to complete clerking tasks around your existing commitments, you will be required to travel to the schools to which you are assigned to clerk their governance meetings. We aim to link you with schools that are close to where you live. We currently have multiple posts available across Hart and Rushmoor areas, with particular interest in applicants from the Fleet and Farnborough areas. What you'll do: Provide essential support to Governors and Trustees, helping schools achieve the best outcomes for their pupils. Administer and minute board and committee meetings, primarily held in the evenings. Following training, provide guidance on governance legislation and policy. Prepare and distribute agendas and meeting papers and produce accurate minutes within agreed timeframes. Maintain accurate records of meetings, attendance and board membership. Provide procedural governance guidance to chairs and executive leaders. What we're looking for: Minimum of 2 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English Language and Maths. Proven experience in committee administration and accurate minute taking. Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to remain impartial, maintain confidentiality, and comply with data protection legislation. IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet access. Ability to travel to assigned schools for governance meetings. Why join us: Benefit from a comprehensive training programme and mentoring, and ongoing support from the governance and clerking team. Flexible, mostly home-based working arrangements that fit around your commitments. The opportunity to become an integral part of Hampshire's School Improvement team. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Administrative Officer, Senior Administrative Assistant, School Improvement Administrator, Business Administration Officer, Governance Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Education Administrator, Business Support Officer, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Teacher
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Joining the School Governance team as a flexible, part-time Local Authority Clerk to Governors / Trustees , you will provide vital administrative support to schools across the county. Proactive and dedicated, you will use your excellent organisational and communication skills and experience in meeting administration and minute taking, to make a real difference in Hampshire schools. This role is offered on an annualised hours contract, meaning your total working hours are spread across the year rather than following a fixed weekly schedule. Whilst your role will mostly be home-based with the flexibility to complete clerking tasks around your existing commitments, you will be required to travel to the schools to which you are assigned to clerk their governance meetings. We aim to link you with schools that are close to where you live. We currently have multiple posts available across Hart and Rushmoor areas, with particular interest in applicants from the Fleet and Farnborough areas. What you'll do: Provide essential support to Governors and Trustees, helping schools achieve the best outcomes for their pupils. Administer and minute board and committee meetings, primarily held in the evenings. Following training, provide guidance on governance legislation and policy. Prepare and distribute agendas and meeting papers and produce accurate minutes within agreed timeframes. Maintain accurate records of meetings, attendance and board membership. Provide procedural governance guidance to chairs and executive leaders. What we're looking for: Minimum of 2 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English Language and Maths. Proven experience in committee administration and accurate minute taking. Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to remain impartial, maintain confidentiality, and comply with data protection legislation. IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet access. Ability to travel to assigned schools for governance meetings. Why join us: Benefit from a comprehensive training programme and mentoring, and ongoing support from the governance and clerking team. Flexible, mostly home-based working arrangements that fit around your commitments. The opportunity to become an integral part of Hampshire's School Improvement team. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Administrative Officer, Senior Administrative Assistant, School Improvement Administrator, Business Administration Officer, Governance Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Education Administrator, Business Support Officer, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Teacher
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills with the ability to distil tax concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing, reporting to senior managers, directors and partners, and will require you to actively manage your client portfolio and manage project delivery, coordinating teams to deliver exceptional client service, in addition to supporting business development activities. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and we require candidates with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking for someone: Who can act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with senior members of the team. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax process, tax strategy, SAO, CCO, tax risk registers etc) - with a keen interest in tax governance and developing tax operations. With broad tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery and quality advice / report writing skills. With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills with the ability to distil tax concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing, reporting to senior managers, directors and partners, and will require you to actively manage your client portfolio and manage project delivery, coordinating teams to deliver exceptional client service, in addition to supporting business development activities. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and we require candidates with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking for someone: Who can act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with senior members of the team. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax process, tax strategy, SAO, CCO, tax risk registers etc) - with a keen interest in tax governance and developing tax operations. With broad tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery and quality advice / report writing skills. With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job Title: Legal Entity Project Manager Location: London/ Hybrid Salary/Rate: 500- 600 inside IR35 Start Date: June Job Type: Contract - Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support a legal entity transformation project. The role will focus on managing project governance, planning, financials, reporting and RAID management, while supporting delivery of the legal steps plan and wider project milestones. Key experience required: Previous experience managing legal entity projects, such as restructuring, entity rationalisation, HQ relocation or operating model change Strong Project Manager / PMO background Experience managing project plans, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies and status reporting Ability to support and drive delivery of a legal steps plan Strong governance, controls and senior stakeholder management experience Experience working with legal, finance, tax, compliance and business teams Strong analytical and reporting skills Excellent communication and leadership skills Qualified Project Manager, such as Prince2, PMP, APM or equivalent This would suit a Project Manager, Senior PMO, Legal Entity PM, Transformation PM or Programme PMO with experience delivering legal entity restructuring or relocation projects. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Jun 19, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Legal Entity Project Manager Location: London/ Hybrid Salary/Rate: 500- 600 inside IR35 Start Date: June Job Type: Contract - Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support a legal entity transformation project. The role will focus on managing project governance, planning, financials, reporting and RAID management, while supporting delivery of the legal steps plan and wider project milestones. Key experience required: Previous experience managing legal entity projects, such as restructuring, entity rationalisation, HQ relocation or operating model change Strong Project Manager / PMO background Experience managing project plans, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies and status reporting Ability to support and drive delivery of a legal steps plan Strong governance, controls and senior stakeholder management experience Experience working with legal, finance, tax, compliance and business teams Strong analytical and reporting skills Excellent communication and leadership skills Qualified Project Manager, such as Prince2, PMP, APM or equivalent This would suit a Project Manager, Senior PMO, Legal Entity PM, Transformation PM or Programme PMO with experience delivering legal entity restructuring or relocation projects. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a strong Administrator to provide high quality administrative and operational support to the Governance and Compliance Team. Your role focuses on meeting coordination, record keeping, and day to day governance administration, ensuring that Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) and governance professionals are well supported and compliant with Trust policies and statutory requirements. You will also provide administration support to the Federation's risk and internal audit functions. You will play an essential part in ensuring efficient governance and compliance operations, accurate documentation and timely communication, contributing to the smooth functioning of governance and compliance at academy and Trust level. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY As a Administrator to the Governance and Compliance Team, you will play a key role in supporting effective governance across our academies by providing high quality administrative and operational support to the Governance Team. You will support Local Governing Bodies through meeting coordination, clerking, and accurate record keeping, helping to ensure governance processes are compliant, well organised, and run smoothly at both academy and Trust level. The role requires a willingness to work some evenings to support governance meetings and the ability to travel across the Trust as needed. Governance Records & Compliance Administration Maintain accurate governance records including: registers of interest governor attendance records training logs membership lists and terms of office Support onboarding and offboarding processes for governors, including DBS checks, induction materials, and profile updates. Ensure relevant governance documents, policies, and registers are updated and stored in line with Trust protocols. Assist with preparing documentation and evidence for governance audits and internal audit assurance checks. Complaints & Panel Administration Support administration of complaints processes at academy level, including logging, tracking, and maintaining secure records. Coordinate panel dates, paperwork, documentation packs, and correspondence to complainants. Take minutes at hearings where required, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and procedural compliance. Support the Governance Manager by maintaining databases, generating reports, and ensuring actions are documented. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to Level 3 or equivalent experience. Willingness to undertake governance related training, with NGA or clerking qualifications desirable Experience in administration, clerical, or coordination roles. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail Ability to produce clear, accurate minutes and documentation Confident communication skills, both written and spoken For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a strong Administrator to provide high quality administrative and operational support to the Governance and Compliance Team. Your role focuses on meeting coordination, record keeping, and day to day governance administration, ensuring that Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) and governance professionals are well supported and compliant with Trust policies and statutory requirements. You will also provide administration support to the Federation's risk and internal audit functions. You will play an essential part in ensuring efficient governance and compliance operations, accurate documentation and timely communication, contributing to the smooth functioning of governance and compliance at academy and Trust level. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY As a Administrator to the Governance and Compliance Team, you will play a key role in supporting effective governance across our academies by providing high quality administrative and operational support to the Governance Team. You will support Local Governing Bodies through meeting coordination, clerking, and accurate record keeping, helping to ensure governance processes are compliant, well organised, and run smoothly at both academy and Trust level. The role requires a willingness to work some evenings to support governance meetings and the ability to travel across the Trust as needed. Governance Records & Compliance Administration Maintain accurate governance records including: registers of interest governor attendance records training logs membership lists and terms of office Support onboarding and offboarding processes for governors, including DBS checks, induction materials, and profile updates. Ensure relevant governance documents, policies, and registers are updated and stored in line with Trust protocols. Assist with preparing documentation and evidence for governance audits and internal audit assurance checks. Complaints & Panel Administration Support administration of complaints processes at academy level, including logging, tracking, and maintaining secure records. Coordinate panel dates, paperwork, documentation packs, and correspondence to complainants. Take minutes at hearings where required, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and procedural compliance. Support the Governance Manager by maintaining databases, generating reports, and ensuring actions are documented. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to Level 3 or equivalent experience. Willingness to undertake governance related training, with NGA or clerking qualifications desirable Experience in administration, clerical, or coordination roles. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail Ability to produce clear, accurate minutes and documentation Confident communication skills, both written and spoken For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Managing Director London Craft Week London Craft Week is seeking a new Managing Director to lead the festival and deliver the new three year strategy. This role offers great scope for an entrepreneurial individual to shape London Craft Week and further grow its reputation as the world's leading festival for outstanding craftsmanship. The new Managing Director will combine strong commercial instinct with passion for extraordinary creativity and a hands on approach. The role will require you to work with flexibility, energy and commitment, leading sponsorship sales and managing the team to deliver and promote a diverse and engaging festival programme. Salary: £75k Hours: Full time Term: Permanent Location: London (hybrid) THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: We are seeking an ambitious leader with a proven track record in strategic business development and/or sponsorship in the cultural sector. Experience & Skills: Senior Leadership: Experience in a senior leadership role within the arts, culture, events, or luxury sectors, demonstrating commercial success and inspiring a high performing team. Income Generation & Commercial Acumen: Strong history of leading on sales, sponsorships and/or developing commercial partnerships. Financial & Governance Oversight: Experience in financial management with P&L responsibility. Stakeholder Management: Exceptional skills in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders (sponsors, strategic partners, public bodies, and VIPs). Strategic & Communication Excellence: Outstanding strategic planning and execution capabilities, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Festival/Event Direction: Ability to lead the strategy, development, and successful delivery of a large-scale cultural event. Key Attributes: Passion for Craft & Culture: A genuine enthusiasm for craftsmanship, art, design, and cultural events Entrepreneurial & Visionary: A proactive, forward-thinking individual who identifies new opportunities and drives growth Collaborative & Resilient: A natural collaborator who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a small team RESPONSIBILITIES: STRATEGY: Lead on the delivering and developing of the three year plan and annual festival programme. Ensure the timely and effective production of all necessary planning and evaluation material, including appropriate financial plans and accounts and monthly progress reporting to the Chairman. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT: Provide day-to-day leadership and line management to the team, setting and monitoring KPIs and providing direction and motivation for the team. Be an external facing spokesperson for London Craft Week during the festival and at key moments throughout the year. INCOME GENERATION: Secure new sponsors and manage all new and existing sponsor relationships. Develop new revenue streams in line with the three year plan. Develop new strategic partnerships that strengthen LCW's financial position and offer new income generating opportunities. Set and oversee revenue targets for the programme team, including: programme partners, International Pavilions, advertising and ticket revenue. Work with the programme team to develop a sales plan and manage relationships with an international network of partners. FINANCE: Lead the sustainable financial and operational management of the business, including managements of budgets and banking, and oversight of accounting firm. Manage the P&L and company cashflow, including raising client invoices, account reconciliation, and executing monthly payroll bank transfers. OPERATIONS: Manage the company hybrid working arrangements. Own the company tech stack including working with the external web agency, and developing the in house tech capabilities to support effective and contemporary working practices. MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS: Oversee the development of marketing and PR plans to support the festival and enhance LCW's reputation and profile. Recruit marketing staff as may be necessary, appoint and manage the relationship with the external Public Relations agency, and oversee media partnerships. Appoint and manage the relationship with key suppliers: graphic designers, web development, logistics and research. Work with the design agency on identity, print collateral, advertising, posters, web templates, sales packs and on-site signage. Manage research and evaluation including designing and promoting visitor and programme partner surveys. Develop the VIP strategy in line with the three year plan. Act as a spokesperson with press and stakeholders as required. GOVERNANCE Ensure London Craft Week Limited discharges its legal obligations to include HMRC (VAT and Corporation Tax), Companies House (inc confirmation statements, accounts, registered office address), GDPR, Health & Safety and Employment. TO APPLY Please send your CV with a brief cover note and subject line "Managing Director Application" by an email via the button below. ABOUT LONDON CRAFT WEEK London Craft Week is a city-wide festival celebrating exceptional craftsmanship, across multiple sectors and disciplines, from around the world. Through our curated programme of events, we shine a light on the creative talent behind some of the world's most beautiful objects, telling stories of their inspiration, process and materials. Since its inception in 2015, the festival has grown significantly in scale and prominence with nearly quarter of a million visitors enjoying the work of more than 1000 makers at events put on by over 200 partners from 30 countries in 2026. The festival encourages those who attend to discover hidden workshops, independent makers, heritage craftsmen and jewel-like shops alongside great luxury houses, famous artists and designers, leading department stores, national museums and contemporary galleries. Visitors can embrace the sheer reach, diversity and serendipity that London offers as the world's great creative capital.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Managing Director London Craft Week London Craft Week is seeking a new Managing Director to lead the festival and deliver the new three year strategy. This role offers great scope for an entrepreneurial individual to shape London Craft Week and further grow its reputation as the world's leading festival for outstanding craftsmanship. The new Managing Director will combine strong commercial instinct with passion for extraordinary creativity and a hands on approach. The role will require you to work with flexibility, energy and commitment, leading sponsorship sales and managing the team to deliver and promote a diverse and engaging festival programme. Salary: £75k Hours: Full time Term: Permanent Location: London (hybrid) THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: We are seeking an ambitious leader with a proven track record in strategic business development and/or sponsorship in the cultural sector. Experience & Skills: Senior Leadership: Experience in a senior leadership role within the arts, culture, events, or luxury sectors, demonstrating commercial success and inspiring a high performing team. Income Generation & Commercial Acumen: Strong history of leading on sales, sponsorships and/or developing commercial partnerships. Financial & Governance Oversight: Experience in financial management with P&L responsibility. Stakeholder Management: Exceptional skills in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders (sponsors, strategic partners, public bodies, and VIPs). Strategic & Communication Excellence: Outstanding strategic planning and execution capabilities, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Festival/Event Direction: Ability to lead the strategy, development, and successful delivery of a large-scale cultural event. Key Attributes: Passion for Craft & Culture: A genuine enthusiasm for craftsmanship, art, design, and cultural events Entrepreneurial & Visionary: A proactive, forward-thinking individual who identifies new opportunities and drives growth Collaborative & Resilient: A natural collaborator who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a small team RESPONSIBILITIES: STRATEGY: Lead on the delivering and developing of the three year plan and annual festival programme. Ensure the timely and effective production of all necessary planning and evaluation material, including appropriate financial plans and accounts and monthly progress reporting to the Chairman. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT: Provide day-to-day leadership and line management to the team, setting and monitoring KPIs and providing direction and motivation for the team. Be an external facing spokesperson for London Craft Week during the festival and at key moments throughout the year. INCOME GENERATION: Secure new sponsors and manage all new and existing sponsor relationships. Develop new revenue streams in line with the three year plan. Develop new strategic partnerships that strengthen LCW's financial position and offer new income generating opportunities. Set and oversee revenue targets for the programme team, including: programme partners, International Pavilions, advertising and ticket revenue. Work with the programme team to develop a sales plan and manage relationships with an international network of partners. FINANCE: Lead the sustainable financial and operational management of the business, including managements of budgets and banking, and oversight of accounting firm. Manage the P&L and company cashflow, including raising client invoices, account reconciliation, and executing monthly payroll bank transfers. OPERATIONS: Manage the company hybrid working arrangements. Own the company tech stack including working with the external web agency, and developing the in house tech capabilities to support effective and contemporary working practices. MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS: Oversee the development of marketing and PR plans to support the festival and enhance LCW's reputation and profile. Recruit marketing staff as may be necessary, appoint and manage the relationship with the external Public Relations agency, and oversee media partnerships. Appoint and manage the relationship with key suppliers: graphic designers, web development, logistics and research. Work with the design agency on identity, print collateral, advertising, posters, web templates, sales packs and on-site signage. Manage research and evaluation including designing and promoting visitor and programme partner surveys. Develop the VIP strategy in line with the three year plan. Act as a spokesperson with press and stakeholders as required. GOVERNANCE Ensure London Craft Week Limited discharges its legal obligations to include HMRC (VAT and Corporation Tax), Companies House (inc confirmation statements, accounts, registered office address), GDPR, Health & Safety and Employment. TO APPLY Please send your CV with a brief cover note and subject line "Managing Director Application" by an email via the button below. ABOUT LONDON CRAFT WEEK London Craft Week is a city-wide festival celebrating exceptional craftsmanship, across multiple sectors and disciplines, from around the world. Through our curated programme of events, we shine a light on the creative talent behind some of the world's most beautiful objects, telling stories of their inspiration, process and materials. Since its inception in 2015, the festival has grown significantly in scale and prominence with nearly quarter of a million visitors enjoying the work of more than 1000 makers at events put on by over 200 partners from 30 countries in 2026. The festival encourages those who attend to discover hidden workshops, independent makers, heritage craftsmen and jewel-like shops alongside great luxury houses, famous artists and designers, leading department stores, national museums and contemporary galleries. Visitors can embrace the sheer reach, diversity and serendipity that London offers as the world's great creative capital.
Harris Hill is delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Technical Lead (Microsoft 365) on behalf of a large, mission-led organisation. This is a key technical leadership role responsible for the strategic development, optimisation and governance of the Microsoft 365 environment. Acting as the subject matter expert, you will lead the design and implementation of solutions across Microsoft 365, ensuring secure, scalable and effective services that support organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation and optimisation of Microsoft 365 solutions. Provide technical leadership across M365 services, including SharePoint, Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Intune and Power Platform. Drive continuous improvement, automation and service optimisation. Ensure security, compliance and governance standards are maintained. Assess and manage Microsoft product updates, roadmap changes and service impacts. Collaborate with stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams to deliver effective solutions. About You You will have: Extensive experience across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Strong knowledge of Azure AD/Entra ID, Active Directory and Conditional Access. Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation. Knowledge of M365 security, compliance and information protection tools. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation making a meaningful impact while leading the development of a modern Microsoft 365 environment. Please submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity and to receive further information. Due to the volume of interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill is delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Technical Lead (Microsoft 365) on behalf of a large, mission-led organisation. This is a key technical leadership role responsible for the strategic development, optimisation and governance of the Microsoft 365 environment. Acting as the subject matter expert, you will lead the design and implementation of solutions across Microsoft 365, ensuring secure, scalable and effective services that support organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation and optimisation of Microsoft 365 solutions. Provide technical leadership across M365 services, including SharePoint, Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Intune and Power Platform. Drive continuous improvement, automation and service optimisation. Ensure security, compliance and governance standards are maintained. Assess and manage Microsoft product updates, roadmap changes and service impacts. Collaborate with stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams to deliver effective solutions. About You You will have: Extensive experience across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Strong knowledge of Azure AD/Entra ID, Active Directory and Conditional Access. Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation. Knowledge of M365 security, compliance and information protection tools. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation making a meaningful impact while leading the development of a modern Microsoft 365 environment. Please submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity and to receive further information. Due to the volume of interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Financial Controller High-growth, PE group £80k Hybrid Manchester I'm delighted to be bringing a new, fantastic opportunity to the market. I'm working with a fast-growing, private equity-backed group operating at the forefront of their industry. With £30m+ revenues, and a highly active growth agenda through acquisition, this is a business entering the next phase of its journey, scaling quickly and seeking a PE Exit within the next couple of years.They are now seeking a Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping the group's finance function as it evolves. Reporting into an experienced FD with regular exposure to the CFO, this role offers genuine ownership and leadership. It's particularly well-suited to a 2nd or 3rd time mover from a top-tier accountancy firm, or a Senior Manager from a leading audit practice, who wants to step into industry and be close to the commercial decision-making, growth strategy, and senior leadership.This is a career-defining opportunity for someone ambitious, technically strong, and ready to make their mark in a high-impact, PE-backed environment. The Role The Financial Controller will take ownership of group financial reporting, technical accounting, and business partnering, while leading and developing a small finance team. Key responsibilities include: Leading the month-end close process, including group consolidation Ownership of monthly management reporting and board packs, including commentary and analysis Partnering closely with senior operational leaders, explaining performance and supporting decision-making Acting as the technical accounting lead across the group, supporting complex accounting matters Managing and developing subsidiary or divisional accountants Supporting the integration of new acquisitions into group reporting and controls Ensuring robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity, and governance processes Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and leading the annual audit process Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and automation About You This role will suit an ambitious finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Background in a top-tier or Top-20 audit firm, with strong technical foundations Experience managing and developing finance professionals Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting frameworks, and governance Confident communicator, able to engage and challenge senior stakeholders Proactive, resilient, and comfortable taking full ownership of numbers and outcomes Experience with M&A, acquisition accounting, or integration is advantageous Interest in systems, data, and process efficiency improvements is a plus Why Apply? High-visibility role in a PE-backed group preparing for a value-creation event Genuine ownership and leadership responsibility Close exposure to FD, CFO, and senior stakeholders Hybrid working and a competitive salary up to £80,000 Full details will be shared at the shortlist stage to maintain confidentiality.INDFIN
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller High-growth, PE group £80k Hybrid Manchester I'm delighted to be bringing a new, fantastic opportunity to the market. I'm working with a fast-growing, private equity-backed group operating at the forefront of their industry. With £30m+ revenues, and a highly active growth agenda through acquisition, this is a business entering the next phase of its journey, scaling quickly and seeking a PE Exit within the next couple of years.They are now seeking a Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping the group's finance function as it evolves. Reporting into an experienced FD with regular exposure to the CFO, this role offers genuine ownership and leadership. It's particularly well-suited to a 2nd or 3rd time mover from a top-tier accountancy firm, or a Senior Manager from a leading audit practice, who wants to step into industry and be close to the commercial decision-making, growth strategy, and senior leadership.This is a career-defining opportunity for someone ambitious, technically strong, and ready to make their mark in a high-impact, PE-backed environment. The Role The Financial Controller will take ownership of group financial reporting, technical accounting, and business partnering, while leading and developing a small finance team. Key responsibilities include: Leading the month-end close process, including group consolidation Ownership of monthly management reporting and board packs, including commentary and analysis Partnering closely with senior operational leaders, explaining performance and supporting decision-making Acting as the technical accounting lead across the group, supporting complex accounting matters Managing and developing subsidiary or divisional accountants Supporting the integration of new acquisitions into group reporting and controls Ensuring robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity, and governance processes Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and leading the annual audit process Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and automation About You This role will suit an ambitious finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Background in a top-tier or Top-20 audit firm, with strong technical foundations Experience managing and developing finance professionals Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting frameworks, and governance Confident communicator, able to engage and challenge senior stakeholders Proactive, resilient, and comfortable taking full ownership of numbers and outcomes Experience with M&A, acquisition accounting, or integration is advantageous Interest in systems, data, and process efficiency improvements is a plus Why Apply? High-visibility role in a PE-backed group preparing for a value-creation event Genuine ownership and leadership responsibility Close exposure to FD, CFO, and senior stakeholders Hybrid working and a competitive salary up to £80,000 Full details will be shared at the shortlist stage to maintain confidentiality.INDFIN
Technical Manager & Senior Authorising Engineer (Water & Mechanical Healthcare) £75,000 - £80,000 + Package Hybrid / Operational Travel Across Healthcare Portfolio Location: Yorkshire, Northwest, Northeast, East Midlands, Scotland A major UK healthcare FM and technical services organisation is looking to appoint a senior operational water governance professional to support a large acute healthcare portfolio across multiple live healthcare environments. This is not a traditional consultancy-led Authorising Engineer position. The organisation is specifically looking for somebody with strong embedded operational healthcare estates exposure tied into water governance, compliance and technical support - somebody capable of working closely with operational estates teams whilst driving standards, improving compliance maturity and supporting complex live healthcare environments. The position sits within a highly technical healthcare estates environment and will support operational teams across areas including water compliance, governance, remedials strategy, technical assurance, risk management and operational best practice. The successful individual will act as a senior technical authority across the portfolio whilst remaining commercially and operationally practical in approach. The environment itself is heavily healthcare-focused, including acute and critical environments, meaning there is a major emphasis around: HTM 04-01 L8 / HSG274 Domestic water systems Cooling towers Closed systems Water Safety Groups RP / AP / AE structures Healthcare water governance and compliance Operational estates support The client is specifically looking for somebody collaborative and operationally credible rather than a purely external audit/reporting background. The role will involve supporting operational estates teams directly, helping resolve difficult compliance situations, improving governance processes and supporting healthcare contracts operationally across a large portfolio. Candidates could come from a range of backgrounds including: Senior Authorising Engineer (Water) Responsible Person Water Water Compliance Manager Water Safety Manager Technical Compliance Manager Operational Healthcare Estates Specialist Water Governance / Healthcare Compliance AP Water / Senior RP Water looking to step into a broader operational governance role Strong healthcare exposure is essential. Individuals with backgrounds across NHS estates, healthcare FM, PFI healthcare environments, specialist healthcare water consultancies or operational healthcare compliance environments are all highly relevant. The organisation is open to speaking with both established AE(W) professionals and strong operationally-focused individuals progressing into broader governance leadership positions. The role offers the opportunity to work across a major healthcare estate portfolio with significant operational influence, technical ownership and long-term progression potential within a highly specialised area of the market. For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Nathan Smallwood at 300 North on (phone number removed).
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Technical Manager & Senior Authorising Engineer (Water & Mechanical Healthcare) £75,000 - £80,000 + Package Hybrid / Operational Travel Across Healthcare Portfolio Location: Yorkshire, Northwest, Northeast, East Midlands, Scotland A major UK healthcare FM and technical services organisation is looking to appoint a senior operational water governance professional to support a large acute healthcare portfolio across multiple live healthcare environments. This is not a traditional consultancy-led Authorising Engineer position. The organisation is specifically looking for somebody with strong embedded operational healthcare estates exposure tied into water governance, compliance and technical support - somebody capable of working closely with operational estates teams whilst driving standards, improving compliance maturity and supporting complex live healthcare environments. The position sits within a highly technical healthcare estates environment and will support operational teams across areas including water compliance, governance, remedials strategy, technical assurance, risk management and operational best practice. The successful individual will act as a senior technical authority across the portfolio whilst remaining commercially and operationally practical in approach. The environment itself is heavily healthcare-focused, including acute and critical environments, meaning there is a major emphasis around: HTM 04-01 L8 / HSG274 Domestic water systems Cooling towers Closed systems Water Safety Groups RP / AP / AE structures Healthcare water governance and compliance Operational estates support The client is specifically looking for somebody collaborative and operationally credible rather than a purely external audit/reporting background. The role will involve supporting operational estates teams directly, helping resolve difficult compliance situations, improving governance processes and supporting healthcare contracts operationally across a large portfolio. Candidates could come from a range of backgrounds including: Senior Authorising Engineer (Water) Responsible Person Water Water Compliance Manager Water Safety Manager Technical Compliance Manager Operational Healthcare Estates Specialist Water Governance / Healthcare Compliance AP Water / Senior RP Water looking to step into a broader operational governance role Strong healthcare exposure is essential. Individuals with backgrounds across NHS estates, healthcare FM, PFI healthcare environments, specialist healthcare water consultancies or operational healthcare compliance environments are all highly relevant. The organisation is open to speaking with both established AE(W) professionals and strong operationally-focused individuals progressing into broader governance leadership positions. The role offers the opportunity to work across a major healthcare estate portfolio with significant operational influence, technical ownership and long-term progression potential within a highly specialised area of the market. For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Nathan Smallwood at 300 North on (phone number removed).