Director of Human Resources - EMEA West London (with travel to Essex & Amsterdam) Permanent, Full-Time Competitive Executive Package This is a rare and compelling opportunity to take ownership of the entire HR function across a globally recognised lifestyle and apparel brand's EMEA operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, you will be the most senior HR voice in the region, covering three key hubs: West London, Essex, and Amsterdam. This is not a purely strategic role - nor is it purely operational. It demands both. You will shape the people agenda from the boardroom and deliver it on the ground, navigating the nuances of UK and Dutch employment law, building high-performing teams, and embedding a culture that is inclusive, energised, and ready for growth. The brand behind this role is a household name in lifestyle fashion - with a portfolio that spans apparel, fragrance, footwear, and accessories - sold and recognised across global markets. Their EMEA operation is at an exciting point of evolution, and the right person will play a central role in shaping what it becomes. What You'll Be Responsible For - Director of Human Resources EMEA Strategic HR Leadership Partner with the London-based Managing Director and US senior leadership team to align the people strategy with global business priorities Lead organisational design initiatives that drive efficiency and cross-border collaboration between UK and Netherlands teams Act as a trusted coach and advisor to regional directors and department heads on leadership, culture, and talent Talent Acquisition & Performance Oversee recruitment strategy to attract top-tier talent across fashion, retail, and corporate functions in competitive European markets Implement and embed performance management frameworks that foster high performance, continuous feedback, and accountability Lead succession planning and talent reviews to build a robust internal leadership pipeline Employee Relations, Culture & Legal Serve as the primary escalation point for complex ER matters, ensuring resolutions are fair, consistent, and legally compliant Design and deliver engagement initiatives tailored to both corporate office environments and operational/logistics hubs Manage relationships with external employment lawyers across the UK and Netherlands, providing expert internal liaison on disputes, restructuring, and regulatory changes Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Take end-to-end accountability for regional payroll co-ordination across all three EMEA sites, partnering with finance and external payroll vendors Ensure compliance with UK and Dutch employment legislation - including Works Councils and CAO regulations Partner with Global Total Rewards to ensure compensation and benefits packages remain competitive in each market Facilities & Office Operations Oversee EMEA facilities and property operations, managing relationships with landlords, vendors, and health & safety inspectors Lead office space planning, lease renewals, and workplace safety protocols in accordance with local regulations What We're Looking For - Director of Human Resources EMEA The successful candidate will bring a rare combination of commercial credibility, genuine people instinct, and multi-jurisdictional expertise. Specifically, we are seeking: A minimum of 8-10 years' progressive HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership or Director-level role Demonstrable multi-site and cross-border experience, specifically across the UK and the Netherlands Deep knowledge of UK employment law and solid working knowledge of Dutch labour law, including Works Council navigation A background in apparel, retail, wholesale, or consumer goods is highly desirable Proven experience managing payroll operations and vendor relationships across multiple jurisdictions Experience collaborating with external legal counsel on complex European employment matters Exceptional stakeholder management skills - comfortable operating at executive level and influencing across cultural and geographic boundaries CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent); Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration - Master's preferred Fluency in English is essential; Dutch language skills are a distinct advantage What's on Offer Competitive executive salary and performance-based bonus scheme Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, and contributory pension Employee discounts across an extensive portfolio of globally recognised brands A dynamic, international working environment within a creative and collaborative business Real influence - this is a seat at the table, not an advisory function How to Apply - Director of Human Resources EMEA All applications and enquiries are handled with the strictest confidence - your details will never be shared with any third party without your explicit consent, and we will always speak with you before approaching a client on your behalf.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Director of Human Resources - EMEA West London (with travel to Essex & Amsterdam) Permanent, Full-Time Competitive Executive Package This is a rare and compelling opportunity to take ownership of the entire HR function across a globally recognised lifestyle and apparel brand's EMEA operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, you will be the most senior HR voice in the region, covering three key hubs: West London, Essex, and Amsterdam. This is not a purely strategic role - nor is it purely operational. It demands both. You will shape the people agenda from the boardroom and deliver it on the ground, navigating the nuances of UK and Dutch employment law, building high-performing teams, and embedding a culture that is inclusive, energised, and ready for growth. The brand behind this role is a household name in lifestyle fashion - with a portfolio that spans apparel, fragrance, footwear, and accessories - sold and recognised across global markets. Their EMEA operation is at an exciting point of evolution, and the right person will play a central role in shaping what it becomes. What You'll Be Responsible For - Director of Human Resources EMEA Strategic HR Leadership Partner with the London-based Managing Director and US senior leadership team to align the people strategy with global business priorities Lead organisational design initiatives that drive efficiency and cross-border collaboration between UK and Netherlands teams Act as a trusted coach and advisor to regional directors and department heads on leadership, culture, and talent Talent Acquisition & Performance Oversee recruitment strategy to attract top-tier talent across fashion, retail, and corporate functions in competitive European markets Implement and embed performance management frameworks that foster high performance, continuous feedback, and accountability Lead succession planning and talent reviews to build a robust internal leadership pipeline Employee Relations, Culture & Legal Serve as the primary escalation point for complex ER matters, ensuring resolutions are fair, consistent, and legally compliant Design and deliver engagement initiatives tailored to both corporate office environments and operational/logistics hubs Manage relationships with external employment lawyers across the UK and Netherlands, providing expert internal liaison on disputes, restructuring, and regulatory changes Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Take end-to-end accountability for regional payroll co-ordination across all three EMEA sites, partnering with finance and external payroll vendors Ensure compliance with UK and Dutch employment legislation - including Works Councils and CAO regulations Partner with Global Total Rewards to ensure compensation and benefits packages remain competitive in each market Facilities & Office Operations Oversee EMEA facilities and property operations, managing relationships with landlords, vendors, and health & safety inspectors Lead office space planning, lease renewals, and workplace safety protocols in accordance with local regulations What We're Looking For - Director of Human Resources EMEA The successful candidate will bring a rare combination of commercial credibility, genuine people instinct, and multi-jurisdictional expertise. Specifically, we are seeking: A minimum of 8-10 years' progressive HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership or Director-level role Demonstrable multi-site and cross-border experience, specifically across the UK and the Netherlands Deep knowledge of UK employment law and solid working knowledge of Dutch labour law, including Works Council navigation A background in apparel, retail, wholesale, or consumer goods is highly desirable Proven experience managing payroll operations and vendor relationships across multiple jurisdictions Experience collaborating with external legal counsel on complex European employment matters Exceptional stakeholder management skills - comfortable operating at executive level and influencing across cultural and geographic boundaries CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent); Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration - Master's preferred Fluency in English is essential; Dutch language skills are a distinct advantage What's on Offer Competitive executive salary and performance-based bonus scheme Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, and contributory pension Employee discounts across an extensive portfolio of globally recognised brands A dynamic, international working environment within a creative and collaborative business Real influence - this is a seat at the table, not an advisory function How to Apply - Director of Human Resources EMEA All applications and enquiries are handled with the strictest confidence - your details will never be shared with any third party without your explicit consent, and we will always speak with you before approaching a client on your behalf.
Credit Control Officer Salary 25k - 30k DOE OTE 35k - 40k The Role We're looking for a Credit Control Officer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with Customer Success and Operations to improve payment collections and optimise debt recovery processes. What You'll Do You'll be responsible for: Managing the collection of overdue and defaulted payments, liaising with customers and finance providers to minimise cancellations and maximise recovery outcomes Proactively monitoring and recovering outstanding debt, ensuring timely escalation of high-risk or aged accounts Reconciling insurer account statements and investigating and resolving discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams Reconciling payment provider accounts, ensuring accurate allocation of funds to customer records Managing and resolving payment queries efficiently while delivering a high standard of customer service Working closely with internal departments to resolve issues and improve processes Supporting the maintenance of accurate financial records in line with internal controls and audit requirements Monitoring aged debt and contributing to reporting on collections performance Identifying trends in customer behaviour, payment issues and customer feedback to support continuous improvement Providing actionable insights to enhance processes, customer experience and overall service delivery Ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and financial procedures What You'll Need to Succeed We believe the following attributes will help you thrive in this role: A minimum of 12 months' experience within the motor insurance industry Previous experience within credit control, collections or debt recovery Proven ability to manage multiple schemes simultaneously while maintaining performance targets and compliance standards Experience managing marketing spend and the ability to optimise performance to maximise profitability Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with customers and stakeholders A proactive and solutions-focused approach to resolving customer queries and payment issues Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively The ability to collaborate with internal teams to deliver positive outcomes for both customers and the business A good understanding of compliance requirements, including Consumer Duty Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills What We Offer At IU, we provide a supportive and progressive working environment alongside the following benefits: Competitive salary package 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off Career progression opportunities ? Funded training and qualifications Gym membership included
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Credit Control Officer Salary 25k - 30k DOE OTE 35k - 40k The Role We're looking for a Credit Control Officer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with Customer Success and Operations to improve payment collections and optimise debt recovery processes. What You'll Do You'll be responsible for: Managing the collection of overdue and defaulted payments, liaising with customers and finance providers to minimise cancellations and maximise recovery outcomes Proactively monitoring and recovering outstanding debt, ensuring timely escalation of high-risk or aged accounts Reconciling insurer account statements and investigating and resolving discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams Reconciling payment provider accounts, ensuring accurate allocation of funds to customer records Managing and resolving payment queries efficiently while delivering a high standard of customer service Working closely with internal departments to resolve issues and improve processes Supporting the maintenance of accurate financial records in line with internal controls and audit requirements Monitoring aged debt and contributing to reporting on collections performance Identifying trends in customer behaviour, payment issues and customer feedback to support continuous improvement Providing actionable insights to enhance processes, customer experience and overall service delivery Ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and financial procedures What You'll Need to Succeed We believe the following attributes will help you thrive in this role: A minimum of 12 months' experience within the motor insurance industry Previous experience within credit control, collections or debt recovery Proven ability to manage multiple schemes simultaneously while maintaining performance targets and compliance standards Experience managing marketing spend and the ability to optimise performance to maximise profitability Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with customers and stakeholders A proactive and solutions-focused approach to resolving customer queries and payment issues Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively The ability to collaborate with internal teams to deliver positive outcomes for both customers and the business A good understanding of compliance requirements, including Consumer Duty Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills What We Offer At IU, we provide a supportive and progressive working environment alongside the following benefits: Competitive salary package 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off Career progression opportunities ? Funded training and qualifications Gym membership included
Payroll Officer Bradford £14.60 an hour Core Responsibilities Data Processing: Accurately process salaries, allowances, increments, pay awards, and expenses. System Management: Use complex payroll systems-predominantly SAP-to input data, execute gross-to-net calculations, and generate reports. Compliance & Auditing: Ensure all payments adhere to HMRC legislation, audit controls, and internal conditions of service. Pension Admin: Liaise with schemes such as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension Scheme. Query Resolution: Advise managers and employees on payslips, conditions of service, and process overpayments or underpayments. Essential Skills & Experience Experience: Previous experience in a payroll, finance, or highly administrative role. Technical: Strong numerical skills, high attention to detail, and familiarity with payroll software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel). Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for providing high-quality, customer-facing support INDTEMP 51776TH The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Jun 20, 2026
Seasonal
Payroll Officer Bradford £14.60 an hour Core Responsibilities Data Processing: Accurately process salaries, allowances, increments, pay awards, and expenses. System Management: Use complex payroll systems-predominantly SAP-to input data, execute gross-to-net calculations, and generate reports. Compliance & Auditing: Ensure all payments adhere to HMRC legislation, audit controls, and internal conditions of service. Pension Admin: Liaise with schemes such as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension Scheme. Query Resolution: Advise managers and employees on payslips, conditions of service, and process overpayments or underpayments. Essential Skills & Experience Experience: Previous experience in a payroll, finance, or highly administrative role. Technical: Strong numerical skills, high attention to detail, and familiarity with payroll software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel). Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for providing high-quality, customer-facing support INDTEMP 51776TH The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Client Proposition Supervisor Cardiff Hybrid Competitive Salary This opportunity is ideal for an experienced financial services compliance professional who enjoys working closely with firms to help them structure, explain and maintain their client propositions in a compliant and commercially practical way. The role would suit someone with a strong understanding of financial advice compliance, Consumer Duty and client facing communications, who can balance regulatory expectations with what works in practice for advisory firms. The Business We're working with a well established and growing financial services group that supports a network of financial advisers, mortgage brokers and support professionals across the UK. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality support, modern systems and a collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to develop and progress. With continued growth, the business is now looking to appoint a Client Proposition Supervisor to support firms with the development, maintenance and communication of their advice propositions. The Role Working as part of the compliance support function, you will play an important role in helping firms structure and clearly communicate their advice offering, charging models and client propositions. A key part of the role will involve providing practical guidance to firms on advice propositions, adviser charging structures, governance and client suitability considerations. You will help firms ensure their proposition is clear, compliant and commercially workable. You will also review how firms present their services, fees and propositions to clients, including through websites, client facing documents and marketing materials. The role will involve acting as a point of contact for proposition related questions from existing members, as well as supporting early stage firm engagement and onboarding conversations where proposition guidance is required. This is a role that would suit someone who is technically strong, commercially aware and confident communicating with financial advice firms in a practical and constructive way. Benefits Competitive salary Death in service cover Income protection Private medical cover and dental cover Online GP service and Employee Assistance Programme Employer pension scheme Hybrid working, 3 days in the office and 2 days at home Training and development provided Desired Experience Strong understanding of financial advice compliance and regulatory expectations Good understanding of Consumer Duty requirements Experience supporting or reviewing advice propositions, charging structures or client facing communications Ability to balance regulatory requirements with practical commercial outcomes Strong written communication skills Comfortable reviewing websites, marketing materials and client communications Organised and able to manage multiple firm queries at the same time Experience within an IFA network, compliance consultancy or financial planning environment would be beneficial Good understanding of financial services marketing compliance would also be beneficial Applying If this role sounds of interest, please apply below and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss further. Synonyms Compliance consultant, compliance officer, compliance supervisor, client proposition consultant, proposition supervisor, financial planning compliance, IFA compliance, network compliance, financial services compliance
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Client Proposition Supervisor Cardiff Hybrid Competitive Salary This opportunity is ideal for an experienced financial services compliance professional who enjoys working closely with firms to help them structure, explain and maintain their client propositions in a compliant and commercially practical way. The role would suit someone with a strong understanding of financial advice compliance, Consumer Duty and client facing communications, who can balance regulatory expectations with what works in practice for advisory firms. The Business We're working with a well established and growing financial services group that supports a network of financial advisers, mortgage brokers and support professionals across the UK. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality support, modern systems and a collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to develop and progress. With continued growth, the business is now looking to appoint a Client Proposition Supervisor to support firms with the development, maintenance and communication of their advice propositions. The Role Working as part of the compliance support function, you will play an important role in helping firms structure and clearly communicate their advice offering, charging models and client propositions. A key part of the role will involve providing practical guidance to firms on advice propositions, adviser charging structures, governance and client suitability considerations. You will help firms ensure their proposition is clear, compliant and commercially workable. You will also review how firms present their services, fees and propositions to clients, including through websites, client facing documents and marketing materials. The role will involve acting as a point of contact for proposition related questions from existing members, as well as supporting early stage firm engagement and onboarding conversations where proposition guidance is required. This is a role that would suit someone who is technically strong, commercially aware and confident communicating with financial advice firms in a practical and constructive way. Benefits Competitive salary Death in service cover Income protection Private medical cover and dental cover Online GP service and Employee Assistance Programme Employer pension scheme Hybrid working, 3 days in the office and 2 days at home Training and development provided Desired Experience Strong understanding of financial advice compliance and regulatory expectations Good understanding of Consumer Duty requirements Experience supporting or reviewing advice propositions, charging structures or client facing communications Ability to balance regulatory requirements with practical commercial outcomes Strong written communication skills Comfortable reviewing websites, marketing materials and client communications Organised and able to manage multiple firm queries at the same time Experience within an IFA network, compliance consultancy or financial planning environment would be beneficial Good understanding of financial services marketing compliance would also be beneficial Applying If this role sounds of interest, please apply below and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss further. Synonyms Compliance consultant, compliance officer, compliance supervisor, client proposition consultant, proposition supervisor, financial planning compliance, IFA compliance, network compliance, financial services compliance
Payroll Officer Bradford 14.60 an hour Core Responsibilities Data Processing: Accurately process salaries, allowances, increments, pay awards, and expenses. System Management: Use complex payroll systems-predominantly SAP-to input data, execute gross-to-net calculations, and generate reports. Compliance & Auditing: Ensure all payments adhere to HMRC legislation, audit controls, and internal conditions of service. Pension Admin: Liaise with schemes such as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension Scheme. Query Resolution: Advise managers and employees on payslips, conditions of service, and process overpayments or underpayments. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Essential Skills & Experience Experience: Previous experience in a payroll, finance, or highly administrative role. Technical: Strong numerical skills, high attention to detail, and familiarity with payroll software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel). Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for providing high-quality, customer-facing support INDTEMP 51776TH The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Jun 20, 2026
Seasonal
Payroll Officer Bradford 14.60 an hour Core Responsibilities Data Processing: Accurately process salaries, allowances, increments, pay awards, and expenses. System Management: Use complex payroll systems-predominantly SAP-to input data, execute gross-to-net calculations, and generate reports. Compliance & Auditing: Ensure all payments adhere to HMRC legislation, audit controls, and internal conditions of service. Pension Admin: Liaise with schemes such as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension Scheme. Query Resolution: Advise managers and employees on payslips, conditions of service, and process overpayments or underpayments. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Essential Skills & Experience Experience: Previous experience in a payroll, finance, or highly administrative role. Technical: Strong numerical skills, high attention to detail, and familiarity with payroll software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel). Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for providing high-quality, customer-facing support INDTEMP 51776TH The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
We are assisting a great SEN School to recruit for an experienced Senior Payroll officer. We are looking for applicants who have previously worked in an in-house payroll position (with a minimum of 200 employees), preferably in a supervisory role, who are qualified with appropriate payroll certification, expected to be at least CIPP level 4, potentially working towards level 5. (Significant payroll experience at a similar level or equivalent certificates in HR Payroll or accountancy - AAT/ACCA, with demonstrable, hands-on payroll experience, may be considered). Jointly overseeing the in-house administration of the payroll for approximately 250 staff, our small payroll team have the following responsibilities: • HR designated responsibilities • Direct staff communication • Payroll monthly input process and reconciling procedures • Payroll monthly reporting submissions for approval by HR, then BACS finance payment approval • Pensions administration • Exception reporting/data analytics preparation This positions is Mon-Fri 8:30 -4:30 and some flexibility during school holidays. You should ideally be a car driver to be able to commute to the school, unless you live in Cranleigh. Apply today!
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
We are assisting a great SEN School to recruit for an experienced Senior Payroll officer. We are looking for applicants who have previously worked in an in-house payroll position (with a minimum of 200 employees), preferably in a supervisory role, who are qualified with appropriate payroll certification, expected to be at least CIPP level 4, potentially working towards level 5. (Significant payroll experience at a similar level or equivalent certificates in HR Payroll or accountancy - AAT/ACCA, with demonstrable, hands-on payroll experience, may be considered). Jointly overseeing the in-house administration of the payroll for approximately 250 staff, our small payroll team have the following responsibilities: • HR designated responsibilities • Direct staff communication • Payroll monthly input process and reconciling procedures • Payroll monthly reporting submissions for approval by HR, then BACS finance payment approval • Pensions administration • Exception reporting/data analytics preparation This positions is Mon-Fri 8:30 -4:30 and some flexibility during school holidays. You should ideally be a car driver to be able to commute to the school, unless you live in Cranleigh. Apply today!
Responsible for leading digital products and platforms. Lead major digital change. About Our Client Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. We help people in every corner of the country to experience and benefit from creativity. We do this by investing in artists and organisations that make and deliver exceptional, inspirational work for our communities. We set out our strategic vision in Let's Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish, and where every one of us has access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from the Government and the National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision. Job Description Reporting directly to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, as Director of Digital, you will lead Arts Council England's digital products and platforms, including Grants Management, CRM, Museum and Cultural Property services, the digital workplace and new AI-enabled capabilities. You will be accountable for the strategy, investment decisions and governance that ensure these services are reliable, secure, accessible and meet public-sector requirements. These services are essential to how we fund and support the sector, meet our obligations, and serve applicants, funded organisations, staff and partners. You will work closely with the Technology Director to align product direction with architecture, operational resilience and service performance, and you will be the senior voice representing business needs in digital delivery decisions. Key accountabilities: Set a clear vision and strategy for digital products and platforms. Lead and govern delivery across "run and improve" services and major transformation programmes. Ensure services meet standards for value for money, accessibility, security, data protection and assurance. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, the Executive Board and delivery partners. Develop a high-performing team, and create an inclusive, values-led culture. Key responsibilities: Own the digital product and platform portfolio, setting priorities and balancing day-to-day service needs with longer-term change. Set direction for product roadmaps and investment, based on user needs, evidence and organisational priorities. Provide clear governance for design and change decisions, ensuring the right controls and pace of delivery. Be accountable for service performance, resilience and risk management, working with Technology to meet agreed service levels. Lead major digital change, including modernising legacy systems and improving integrations and data quality. Sponsor innovation where it adds value (including AI and automation), running controlled trials and scaling what works. Manage budgets and suppliers, ensuring strong contract performance, good commercial discipline and value for money. Lead, coach and develop the Digital team, planning capacity and building succession for key roles. Represent digital at senior forums, building alignment across Operations, Funding, Data & Insights and corporate functions. Key relationships: Chief Digital and Information Officer Technology Director and Digital, Data & Technology leadership team Chief Data Officer and Data & Insights colleagues Executive Board, transformation governance groups and peer Directors Operational leaders across Funding and corporate services (e.g., Finance, HR, Procurement) External suppliers and delivery partners The Successful Applicant About you: You are a strategic, credible leader who can work at the executive level and stay close enough to delivery to remove barriers and make good decisions. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues and can explain complex issues in plain English. You understand modern digital product and platform delivery, including user-centred design, integrations, data and good service management. You can lead and improve supplier performance and contracts, and you take a disciplined approach to value for money, risk and assurance. You lead collaboratively and invest in building a high-performing, inclusive team. Essential requirements: You will need strong evidence of strategic leadership, delivery and commercial judgement. Senior leadership experience owning a portfolio of digital products/platforms across live service, improvement and transformation. Proven people leadership, including developing leaders and building a high-performing, inclusive team. Experience setting strategy and turning it into clear roadmaps, priorities, governance and measurable outcomes. Strong stakeholder management, able to influence Executive and Board-level decisions and build trust across the organisation. Commercial and financial management experience, including managing significant budgets (typically up to £5m) and leading supplier/partner performance. Good working knowledge of modern delivery and service approaches (e.g., agile/hybrid delivery, DevOps, continuous improvement) and when to use them. Experience ensuring services meet security and data protection requirements, with a working knowledge of recognised standards (e.g., ISO 27001 / NIST and UK GDPR). Desirable requirements but not essential: A relevant degree or equivalent experience. Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., programme/project delivery, enterprise architecture or service management). What's on Offer Salary: The role will pay a competitive salary up to £85,000 per annum. Pension scheme: The Arts Council retirement plan is a final salary scheme with contributions on a sliding scale. Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays and an additional three days leave at Christmas. All staff also earn one additional leave day per full year of service (up to five days), and we offer a scheme to buy and sell annual leave. There is also a winter closure of three days between Christmas and New Year for all colleagues. We offer generous sick pay, paid maternity, paternity and adoptive parental leave, as well as up to five days a year for personal and religious reasons. Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the Manchester Office (factoring in flexibility when required) Life assurance: All staff members are automatically provided with life assurance cover. Wellbeing support: Our internalwellbeing strategy launched in 2021, and colleagues have access to a range of resources to support theirwellbeing, including: Unmind: a workplace mental health platform. The Employee Assistance Programme: a confidential 24/7 telephone counselling service which offers impartial external advice and support on personal, legal, financial and line management issues, plus up to six counselling sessions per year. A fully trained team of internal Mental Health First Aiders. Learning & development: We invest in the growth and development of all our staff, including professional qualifications, in-house and external training courses, conferences, e-learning, apprenticeships and more. We encourage individuals and teams to keep learning and developing - as a gold standard Investor in People, we provide flexible and adaptable learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Shopping discounts: Exclusive savings on high street and online shops, holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and more. Relocation support: Newly appointed staff who need to move residence are eligible to apply for up to £5,000 support. Travel loans: Interest-free loans for travel season tickets, as well as bicycle, car and motorbike loans for those who regularly use them for commuting. Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce, so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. If you are disabled and your application meets the essential criteria for the post, we guarantee you an interview. Candidates who wish to apply under this scheme should indicate this on their cover letter under 'Candidate Personal Information' and then demonstrate within their cover letter how they have met the essential criteria for the role. Contact: Rutesh Shah Quote job ref: JN-216 Job summary Function CIO & IT Leadership Subsector CIO & IT Leadership Subsector Industry Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Location Manchester Contract type Permanent
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Responsible for leading digital products and platforms. Lead major digital change. About Our Client Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. We help people in every corner of the country to experience and benefit from creativity. We do this by investing in artists and organisations that make and deliver exceptional, inspirational work for our communities. We set out our strategic vision in Let's Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish, and where every one of us has access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from the Government and the National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision. Job Description Reporting directly to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, as Director of Digital, you will lead Arts Council England's digital products and platforms, including Grants Management, CRM, Museum and Cultural Property services, the digital workplace and new AI-enabled capabilities. You will be accountable for the strategy, investment decisions and governance that ensure these services are reliable, secure, accessible and meet public-sector requirements. These services are essential to how we fund and support the sector, meet our obligations, and serve applicants, funded organisations, staff and partners. You will work closely with the Technology Director to align product direction with architecture, operational resilience and service performance, and you will be the senior voice representing business needs in digital delivery decisions. Key accountabilities: Set a clear vision and strategy for digital products and platforms. Lead and govern delivery across "run and improve" services and major transformation programmes. Ensure services meet standards for value for money, accessibility, security, data protection and assurance. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, the Executive Board and delivery partners. Develop a high-performing team, and create an inclusive, values-led culture. Key responsibilities: Own the digital product and platform portfolio, setting priorities and balancing day-to-day service needs with longer-term change. Set direction for product roadmaps and investment, based on user needs, evidence and organisational priorities. Provide clear governance for design and change decisions, ensuring the right controls and pace of delivery. Be accountable for service performance, resilience and risk management, working with Technology to meet agreed service levels. Lead major digital change, including modernising legacy systems and improving integrations and data quality. Sponsor innovation where it adds value (including AI and automation), running controlled trials and scaling what works. Manage budgets and suppliers, ensuring strong contract performance, good commercial discipline and value for money. Lead, coach and develop the Digital team, planning capacity and building succession for key roles. Represent digital at senior forums, building alignment across Operations, Funding, Data & Insights and corporate functions. Key relationships: Chief Digital and Information Officer Technology Director and Digital, Data & Technology leadership team Chief Data Officer and Data & Insights colleagues Executive Board, transformation governance groups and peer Directors Operational leaders across Funding and corporate services (e.g., Finance, HR, Procurement) External suppliers and delivery partners The Successful Applicant About you: You are a strategic, credible leader who can work at the executive level and stay close enough to delivery to remove barriers and make good decisions. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues and can explain complex issues in plain English. You understand modern digital product and platform delivery, including user-centred design, integrations, data and good service management. You can lead and improve supplier performance and contracts, and you take a disciplined approach to value for money, risk and assurance. You lead collaboratively and invest in building a high-performing, inclusive team. Essential requirements: You will need strong evidence of strategic leadership, delivery and commercial judgement. Senior leadership experience owning a portfolio of digital products/platforms across live service, improvement and transformation. Proven people leadership, including developing leaders and building a high-performing, inclusive team. Experience setting strategy and turning it into clear roadmaps, priorities, governance and measurable outcomes. Strong stakeholder management, able to influence Executive and Board-level decisions and build trust across the organisation. Commercial and financial management experience, including managing significant budgets (typically up to £5m) and leading supplier/partner performance. Good working knowledge of modern delivery and service approaches (e.g., agile/hybrid delivery, DevOps, continuous improvement) and when to use them. Experience ensuring services meet security and data protection requirements, with a working knowledge of recognised standards (e.g., ISO 27001 / NIST and UK GDPR). Desirable requirements but not essential: A relevant degree or equivalent experience. Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., programme/project delivery, enterprise architecture or service management). What's on Offer Salary: The role will pay a competitive salary up to £85,000 per annum. Pension scheme: The Arts Council retirement plan is a final salary scheme with contributions on a sliding scale. Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays and an additional three days leave at Christmas. All staff also earn one additional leave day per full year of service (up to five days), and we offer a scheme to buy and sell annual leave. There is also a winter closure of three days between Christmas and New Year for all colleagues. We offer generous sick pay, paid maternity, paternity and adoptive parental leave, as well as up to five days a year for personal and religious reasons. Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the Manchester Office (factoring in flexibility when required) Life assurance: All staff members are automatically provided with life assurance cover. Wellbeing support: Our internalwellbeing strategy launched in 2021, and colleagues have access to a range of resources to support theirwellbeing, including: Unmind: a workplace mental health platform. The Employee Assistance Programme: a confidential 24/7 telephone counselling service which offers impartial external advice and support on personal, legal, financial and line management issues, plus up to six counselling sessions per year. A fully trained team of internal Mental Health First Aiders. Learning & development: We invest in the growth and development of all our staff, including professional qualifications, in-house and external training courses, conferences, e-learning, apprenticeships and more. We encourage individuals and teams to keep learning and developing - as a gold standard Investor in People, we provide flexible and adaptable learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Shopping discounts: Exclusive savings on high street and online shops, holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and more. Relocation support: Newly appointed staff who need to move residence are eligible to apply for up to £5,000 support. Travel loans: Interest-free loans for travel season tickets, as well as bicycle, car and motorbike loans for those who regularly use them for commuting. Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce, so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. If you are disabled and your application meets the essential criteria for the post, we guarantee you an interview. Candidates who wish to apply under this scheme should indicate this on their cover letter under 'Candidate Personal Information' and then demonstrate within their cover letter how they have met the essential criteria for the role. Contact: Rutesh Shah Quote job ref: JN-216 Job summary Function CIO & IT Leadership Subsector CIO & IT Leadership Subsector Industry Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Location Manchester Contract type Permanent
Chief Technology Officer Location : Hybrid/Office based in London EC4R Salary : £170,000+ and 20% performance-related bonus + Excellent Benefits! Contract Type : Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You : 30 Days Annual Leave, 20% share package, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We are seeking a bold, visionary, and hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead Wilmington Plc s technology strategy at a defining moment in our journey. Wilmington is undergoing a significant evolution, repositioning itself as a RegTech Business Services platform. Technology is no longer a support function, it is the engine that will drive our growth, differentiation, and long-term success. This role exists because we are serious about transformation. As CTO, you will play a central role in shaping how Wilmington looks, operates, and competes in the future. You will unite platforms, people, data, and products into a coherent, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that enables innovation at pace. This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy: architecting a modern technology landscape, embedding AI at scale, and leading change across an acquisitive, ambitious business. Please note : To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO is accountable for defining and delivering Wilmington s technology vision, ensuring it underpins our strategic ambitions and accelerates transformation across the group. You will operate as a trusted executive leader, shaping corporate strategy, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring technology enables innovation, scalability, and sustainable growth. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on influence, setting direction while ensuring delivery excellence. You will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of a modern, composable architecture across proprietary platforms, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and core business systems such as Salesforce Ensuring technology scalability and integration capability to support ongoing acquisitions and rapid business growth Building, inspiring, and leading a high-performing, future-focused technology function spanning Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Systems Embedding a culture of technical excellence, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement Championing Agile and product-led delivery models that drive measurable business outcomes Defining and executing an ambitious AI strategy, unlocking value from LLMs and emerging technologies while ensuring governance, ethics, and IP protection Designing and overseeing an internal AI operations platform that integrates enterprise systems, automation workflows, and data assets Establishing robust AI governance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practice Driving AI-assisted development approaches to significantly enhance productivity, quality, and speed-to-market Managing strategic technology partnerships and vendors to maximise value, innovation, and performance Setting enterprise-wide technical standards to ensure consistency, resilience, and long-term sustainability Improving operational efficiency, availability, and performance across infrastructure and services Supporting strategic planning, financial oversight, and investment business cases at executive level Leading technology input into product and platform roadmaps aligned to business-unit priorities Acting as a visible, credible technology leader both internally and externally, representing Wilmington s vision and capability What s the Best Thing About This Role You will define and deliver the technology vision for a business in the midst of meaningful, purposeful transformation. With strong board-level sponsorship and a broad mandate for change, this role offers genuine freedom to innovate. You will shape how Wilmington competes in an increasingly AI-driven and regulated world building platforms, products, and capabilities that truly differentiate us and create long-term value. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role The challenge lies in balancing ambition with pragmatism. You will need to unlock innovation and transformation while maximising the value of existing platforms, teams, and investments. At the same time, you will be navigating rapid technological change (particularly in AI) while maintaining stability, governance, and trust across a complex and regulated environment. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have / be: Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including large-scale, resilient system design and frameworks such as Well-Architected, with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, solution design, and delivering complex technology transformations at scale Proven capability in modern engineering practices, including containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, Agile delivery, and code quality tooling Strong understanding of data platforms, visualisation, and product management principles, translating market and technology trends into compelling roadmaps Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce and/or Dynamics 365), e-learning platforms, and data-led or information services environments Demonstrable success leading M&A technology integration, from due diligence through to post-acquisition execution Strong research orientation with a passion for identifying, assessing, and embedding emerging technologies Extensive experience (10+ years) in senior technology leadership roles within digitally enabled, platform-driven, or media-led environments Hands-on experience with AI and LLM platforms (e.g. Claude, GPT), including an understanding of capabilities, trade-offs, and enterprise adoption Working knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic AI architectures, with experience integrating AI securely and at scale Practical experience in enterprise AI governance, prompt engineering, and deployment approaches (including RAG, fine-tuning considerations, and risk mitigation) Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to materially improve engineering productivity and delivery outcomes We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a shared purpose turning knowledge into advantage. We provide trusted information, training, and insight to professional markets across Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal, and Insight sectors. Our businesses empower organisations and professionals to perform better by providing high-quality, relevant, and reliable knowledge. We collaborate across the group, share success, and focus relentlessly on delivering value to our customers. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers do the right business in the right way providing the data, insights, and education they need to navigate an increasingly complex GRC landscape. When you join us, you won t just shape a company s technology future you ll make a meaningful impact for our customers. We offer flexible hybrid working, strong development opportunities, and an environment where leadership, innovation, and purpose go hand in hand. Whether you re seeking your next defining role or ready to lead change at scale, this is work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Chief Technology Officer Location : Hybrid/Office based in London EC4R Salary : £170,000+ and 20% performance-related bonus + Excellent Benefits! Contract Type : Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You : 30 Days Annual Leave, 20% share package, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We are seeking a bold, visionary, and hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead Wilmington Plc s technology strategy at a defining moment in our journey. Wilmington is undergoing a significant evolution, repositioning itself as a RegTech Business Services platform. Technology is no longer a support function, it is the engine that will drive our growth, differentiation, and long-term success. This role exists because we are serious about transformation. As CTO, you will play a central role in shaping how Wilmington looks, operates, and competes in the future. You will unite platforms, people, data, and products into a coherent, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that enables innovation at pace. This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy: architecting a modern technology landscape, embedding AI at scale, and leading change across an acquisitive, ambitious business. Please note : To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO is accountable for defining and delivering Wilmington s technology vision, ensuring it underpins our strategic ambitions and accelerates transformation across the group. You will operate as a trusted executive leader, shaping corporate strategy, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring technology enables innovation, scalability, and sustainable growth. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on influence, setting direction while ensuring delivery excellence. You will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of a modern, composable architecture across proprietary platforms, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and core business systems such as Salesforce Ensuring technology scalability and integration capability to support ongoing acquisitions and rapid business growth Building, inspiring, and leading a high-performing, future-focused technology function spanning Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Systems Embedding a culture of technical excellence, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement Championing Agile and product-led delivery models that drive measurable business outcomes Defining and executing an ambitious AI strategy, unlocking value from LLMs and emerging technologies while ensuring governance, ethics, and IP protection Designing and overseeing an internal AI operations platform that integrates enterprise systems, automation workflows, and data assets Establishing robust AI governance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practice Driving AI-assisted development approaches to significantly enhance productivity, quality, and speed-to-market Managing strategic technology partnerships and vendors to maximise value, innovation, and performance Setting enterprise-wide technical standards to ensure consistency, resilience, and long-term sustainability Improving operational efficiency, availability, and performance across infrastructure and services Supporting strategic planning, financial oversight, and investment business cases at executive level Leading technology input into product and platform roadmaps aligned to business-unit priorities Acting as a visible, credible technology leader both internally and externally, representing Wilmington s vision and capability What s the Best Thing About This Role You will define and deliver the technology vision for a business in the midst of meaningful, purposeful transformation. With strong board-level sponsorship and a broad mandate for change, this role offers genuine freedom to innovate. You will shape how Wilmington competes in an increasingly AI-driven and regulated world building platforms, products, and capabilities that truly differentiate us and create long-term value. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role The challenge lies in balancing ambition with pragmatism. You will need to unlock innovation and transformation while maximising the value of existing platforms, teams, and investments. At the same time, you will be navigating rapid technological change (particularly in AI) while maintaining stability, governance, and trust across a complex and regulated environment. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have / be: Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including large-scale, resilient system design and frameworks such as Well-Architected, with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, solution design, and delivering complex technology transformations at scale Proven capability in modern engineering practices, including containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, Agile delivery, and code quality tooling Strong understanding of data platforms, visualisation, and product management principles, translating market and technology trends into compelling roadmaps Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce and/or Dynamics 365), e-learning platforms, and data-led or information services environments Demonstrable success leading M&A technology integration, from due diligence through to post-acquisition execution Strong research orientation with a passion for identifying, assessing, and embedding emerging technologies Extensive experience (10+ years) in senior technology leadership roles within digitally enabled, platform-driven, or media-led environments Hands-on experience with AI and LLM platforms (e.g. Claude, GPT), including an understanding of capabilities, trade-offs, and enterprise adoption Working knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic AI architectures, with experience integrating AI securely and at scale Practical experience in enterprise AI governance, prompt engineering, and deployment approaches (including RAG, fine-tuning considerations, and risk mitigation) Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to materially improve engineering productivity and delivery outcomes We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a shared purpose turning knowledge into advantage. We provide trusted information, training, and insight to professional markets across Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal, and Insight sectors. Our businesses empower organisations and professionals to perform better by providing high-quality, relevant, and reliable knowledge. We collaborate across the group, share success, and focus relentlessly on delivering value to our customers. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers do the right business in the right way providing the data, insights, and education they need to navigate an increasingly complex GRC landscape. When you join us, you won t just shape a company s technology future you ll make a meaningful impact for our customers. We offer flexible hybrid working, strong development opportunities, and an environment where leadership, innovation, and purpose go hand in hand. Whether you re seeking your next defining role or ready to lead change at scale, this is work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Accounts Payable Officer, Permanent, Full Time, £28K to £32K PA, Staines / Egham Area Accounts Payable Officer Location: Staines / Egham (Office-based) Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Monday-Friday)Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed business at an exciting stage of its journey.You'll be part of a small, collaborative finance team, where your contribution will be highly visible and valued. This role offers real scope to improve processes, drive efficiencies, and develop your skillset within a dynamic and evolving environment.The RoleAs an Accounts Payable Officer, you will take ownership of key AP processes, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial control.Key responsibilities include: Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring accurate matching and coding Managing and resolving invoice queries with suppliers and internal teams Performing supplier statement reconciliations and chasing outstanding invoices Setting up new suppliers and maintaining master data integrity Supporting payment runs and processing employee expenses Posting company credit card transactions Managing the AP mailbox and maintaining accurate records Supporting the finance team during month-end and busy periods Contributing to process improvements and ad hoc finance tasks About You Minimum 1.5-2 years' experience within Accounts Payable Confident managing end-to-end AP processes Strong attention to detail with a proactive, organised approach Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Good communication skills and ability to build relationships across the business AAT studying or qualified (desirable) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Accounts Payable Officer, Permanent, Full Time, £28K to £32K PA, Staines / Egham Area Accounts Payable Officer Location: Staines / Egham (Office-based) Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Monday-Friday)Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed business at an exciting stage of its journey.You'll be part of a small, collaborative finance team, where your contribution will be highly visible and valued. This role offers real scope to improve processes, drive efficiencies, and develop your skillset within a dynamic and evolving environment.The RoleAs an Accounts Payable Officer, you will take ownership of key AP processes, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial control.Key responsibilities include: Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring accurate matching and coding Managing and resolving invoice queries with suppliers and internal teams Performing supplier statement reconciliations and chasing outstanding invoices Setting up new suppliers and maintaining master data integrity Supporting payment runs and processing employee expenses Posting company credit card transactions Managing the AP mailbox and maintaining accurate records Supporting the finance team during month-end and busy periods Contributing to process improvements and ad hoc finance tasks About You Minimum 1.5-2 years' experience within Accounts Payable Confident managing end-to-end AP processes Strong attention to detail with a proactive, organised approach Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Good communication skills and ability to build relationships across the business AAT studying or qualified (desirable) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Finance Manager Job Title: Finance Manager Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hours: 4 days a week (28 hours) Salary: Dependent on experience and skill set About the Organisation A community-based charity committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness, crisis, and multiple disadvantage. Services span supported housing, crisis and drop-in provision, food services, a social supermarket, and a trading subsidiary. Those supported are often living with the long-term effects of complex childhood trauma, alongside challenges including addiction, mental ill-health, and significant health inequality. Work is rooted in compassion, and belief everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their life. Purpose of the Role We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the financial health of the organisation. You will provide robust financial management, ensure compliance across a varied range of income streams, and act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and trustees. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle Deliver clear, accessible financial reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees Monitor performance against budget and flag risks in a timely manner Income & Fund Management Maintain accurate management of restricted and unrestricted funds in line with funder requirements Ensure correct income recognition across grants, contracts, rental income, donations, and trading Oversee subsidiary and retail-style accounting activities Support the preparation of funder financial reports and returns Housing & Operations Finance Manage financial processes relating to supported housing stock, including rent accounting and arrears Work alongside operational managers to support cost control and budget ownership Provide financial oversight across seasonal and crisis services Compliance & Controls Take the lead on annual audit and independent examination preparation Ensure adherence to Charity Commission requirements and applicable accounting standards including SORP Manage VAT obligations, particularly in relation to trading activity Own and develop Finance Policy, procedures, and standard operating processes Leadership & Strategy Serve as a key financial adviser to the CEO and Board Input into organisational strategy, long-term financial planning, and sustainability Contribute to funding bids and business planning activity Systems & Team Line manage the Finance Officer, providing support and development Oversee payroll processing and HMRC and pension compliance Develop and maintain financial systems and reporting tools Person Specification Essential: Proven experience in a finance role within the charity, not-for-profit, or housing sector Solid grounding in management accounting, budgeting, and financial controls Experience managing multiple income streams including restricted funding Confident communicating financial information to non-finance audiences Strong Excel skills and experience with SAGE accounting software Comfortable working both strategically and at a hands-on operational level Desirable: Accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or working towards one Knowledge of Charity SORP and VAT in mixed-income organisations Experience in supported housing finance Previous line management responsibility Key Attributes Values-driven with strong commercial awareness Analytical and detail-focused Collaborative, with a genuine commitment to supporting frontline services Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Job Title: Finance Manager Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hours: 4 days a week (28 hours) Salary: Dependent on experience and skill set About the Organisation A community-based charity committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness, crisis, and multiple disadvantage. Services span supported housing, crisis and drop-in provision, food services, a social supermarket, and a trading subsidiary. Those supported are often living with the long-term effects of complex childhood trauma, alongside challenges including addiction, mental ill-health, and significant health inequality. Work is rooted in compassion, and belief everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their life. Purpose of the Role We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the financial health of the organisation. You will provide robust financial management, ensure compliance across a varied range of income streams, and act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and trustees. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle Deliver clear, accessible financial reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees Monitor performance against budget and flag risks in a timely manner Income & Fund Management Maintain accurate management of restricted and unrestricted funds in line with funder requirements Ensure correct income recognition across grants, contracts, rental income, donations, and trading Oversee subsidiary and retail-style accounting activities Support the preparation of funder financial reports and returns Housing & Operations Finance Manage financial processes relating to supported housing stock, including rent accounting and arrears Work alongside operational managers to support cost control and budget ownership Provide financial oversight across seasonal and crisis services Compliance & Controls Take the lead on annual audit and independent examination preparation Ensure adherence to Charity Commission requirements and applicable accounting standards including SORP Manage VAT obligations, particularly in relation to trading activity Own and develop Finance Policy, procedures, and standard operating processes Leadership & Strategy Serve as a key financial adviser to the CEO and Board Input into organisational strategy, long-term financial planning, and sustainability Contribute to funding bids and business planning activity Systems & Team Line manage the Finance Officer, providing support and development Oversee payroll processing and HMRC and pension compliance Develop and maintain financial systems and reporting tools Person Specification Essential: Proven experience in a finance role within the charity, not-for-profit, or housing sector Solid grounding in management accounting, budgeting, and financial controls Experience managing multiple income streams including restricted funding Confident communicating financial information to non-finance audiences Strong Excel skills and experience with SAGE accounting software Comfortable working both strategically and at a hands-on operational level Desirable: Accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or working towards one Knowledge of Charity SORP and VAT in mixed-income organisations Experience in supported housing finance Previous line management responsibility Key Attributes Values-driven with strong commercial awareness Analytical and detail-focused Collaborative, with a genuine commitment to supporting frontline services Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Accounts Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Location: Office-based (Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm) About the Role My client is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to provide financial and administrative support directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts and administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accuracy across financial processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day business operations through invoicing, order processing, pricing maintenance, reporting, and administrative support. Key Responsibilities Invoicing and Financial Administration Prepare, update, and maintain customer and supplier invoices. Ensure all billing information is accurate and processed in accordance with company procedures. Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and documentation. Proforma Management Follow up on outstanding proforma invoices with customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Ensure timely payment, confirmation, and progression of orders. Pricing Administration Update and maintain sales pricing within company systems. Ensure pricing information remains accurate and up to date. Support the communication of pricing changes where required. Order Processing and Review Review customer and supplier orders for accuracy. Verify pricing, quantities, and supporting documentation before processing. Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly. Reporting and Analysis Assist in producing regular financial and operational reports for the COO. Compile data relating to sales, invoicing, pricing updates, and order status. Support business decision-making through accurate reporting. Reconciliations and Record Keeping Assist with account reconciliations and transaction reviews. Identify discrepancies and support their resolution. Maintain organised and accurate records. Executive Support Provide administrative support to the COO on a range of finance and operational activities. Assist with ad hoc projects and ensure deadlines are met. Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Skills & Experience The ideal candidate will have: 2 3 years' experience in an accounts, finance, or administrative support role. Experience with invoicing, order processing, and financial administration. Good working knowledge of Sage 200. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Confidence using spreadsheets and business/accounting systems. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong communication skills, particularly when following up on outstanding documents or payments. The ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively. A professional, reliable, and proactive approach.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Accounts Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Location: Office-based (Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm) About the Role My client is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to provide financial and administrative support directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts and administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accuracy across financial processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day business operations through invoicing, order processing, pricing maintenance, reporting, and administrative support. Key Responsibilities Invoicing and Financial Administration Prepare, update, and maintain customer and supplier invoices. Ensure all billing information is accurate and processed in accordance with company procedures. Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and documentation. Proforma Management Follow up on outstanding proforma invoices with customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Ensure timely payment, confirmation, and progression of orders. Pricing Administration Update and maintain sales pricing within company systems. Ensure pricing information remains accurate and up to date. Support the communication of pricing changes where required. Order Processing and Review Review customer and supplier orders for accuracy. Verify pricing, quantities, and supporting documentation before processing. Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly. Reporting and Analysis Assist in producing regular financial and operational reports for the COO. Compile data relating to sales, invoicing, pricing updates, and order status. Support business decision-making through accurate reporting. Reconciliations and Record Keeping Assist with account reconciliations and transaction reviews. Identify discrepancies and support their resolution. Maintain organised and accurate records. Executive Support Provide administrative support to the COO on a range of finance and operational activities. Assist with ad hoc projects and ensure deadlines are met. Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Skills & Experience The ideal candidate will have: 2 3 years' experience in an accounts, finance, or administrative support role. Experience with invoicing, order processing, and financial administration. Good working knowledge of Sage 200. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Confidence using spreadsheets and business/accounting systems. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong communication skills, particularly when following up on outstanding documents or payments. The ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively. A professional, reliable, and proactive approach.
Job purpose: Proactive, effective and efficient collection of debts owed to the authority whilst minimising fraud and balancing the welfare needs of debtors; ensuring the constructive and timely engagement of customers and maintenance of Client records by using the most appropriate communication channels click apply for full job details
Jun 20, 2026
Seasonal
Job purpose: Proactive, effective and efficient collection of debts owed to the authority whilst minimising fraud and balancing the welfare needs of debtors; ensuring the constructive and timely engagement of customers and maintenance of Client records by using the most appropriate communication channels click apply for full job details
£130,000 to £150,000 plus Benefits & Equity Potential East Anglia (Hybrid - 3 days minimum office-based) ABPM is retained by this PE-backed FMCG group, who are market leaders in a number of key categories. In the appointment of a proven and commercial CFO who has a track record of demonstrable business partnering across the C suite. You will be keen to be CFO in a leadership team of a business that is on the growth agenda whilst continuing to delight its customers, employees and shareholders. We seek those of you who have successfully operated in a finance leadership role in a PE-owned group and are in possession of good business analysis and communication skills, as the business looks to its future with this key appointment. Key responsibilities cover the following: Responsible for the development and achievement of plans to deliver increased business value. Manage the budgeting and customer costing plans. Manage decision making process around capital investment. Financial and risk management. Financial reporting. Treasury and IT management. Mergers and acquisitions Investor relations and stakeholder management Executive leadership. Leading the finance & IT team, you need to work accurately at pace, understanding the priorities of the business, the CEO and the leadership team. Occasionally, you will find yourself under pressure to ensure smooth day-to-day operations whilst you support the business growth agenda, retaining prudent financial management and cost focus. You must have due regard for risk management and see the bigger picture, i.e. be able to accept the changes that occur within a fast-moving industry We are seeking applications from qualified accountants with relevant knowledge and experience with at least 5 years of senior finance management in a leveraged multi-site environment. Experience in the fresh produce and food industry is preferred, and knowledgeable of how the major retailers interact with suppliers. The traits and characteristics will be of those who are open-minded and creative, possessing strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across a broad range of individuals, both internal and external to the group. If this sounds of interest, please contact ABPM for more details by phone, emailing your CV with a supporting cover letter quoting our job reference EX940192 or applying online. All contact details can be found via our website.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
£130,000 to £150,000 plus Benefits & Equity Potential East Anglia (Hybrid - 3 days minimum office-based) ABPM is retained by this PE-backed FMCG group, who are market leaders in a number of key categories. In the appointment of a proven and commercial CFO who has a track record of demonstrable business partnering across the C suite. You will be keen to be CFO in a leadership team of a business that is on the growth agenda whilst continuing to delight its customers, employees and shareholders. We seek those of you who have successfully operated in a finance leadership role in a PE-owned group and are in possession of good business analysis and communication skills, as the business looks to its future with this key appointment. Key responsibilities cover the following: Responsible for the development and achievement of plans to deliver increased business value. Manage the budgeting and customer costing plans. Manage decision making process around capital investment. Financial and risk management. Financial reporting. Treasury and IT management. Mergers and acquisitions Investor relations and stakeholder management Executive leadership. Leading the finance & IT team, you need to work accurately at pace, understanding the priorities of the business, the CEO and the leadership team. Occasionally, you will find yourself under pressure to ensure smooth day-to-day operations whilst you support the business growth agenda, retaining prudent financial management and cost focus. You must have due regard for risk management and see the bigger picture, i.e. be able to accept the changes that occur within a fast-moving industry We are seeking applications from qualified accountants with relevant knowledge and experience with at least 5 years of senior finance management in a leveraged multi-site environment. Experience in the fresh produce and food industry is preferred, and knowledgeable of how the major retailers interact with suppliers. The traits and characteristics will be of those who are open-minded and creative, possessing strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across a broad range of individuals, both internal and external to the group. If this sounds of interest, please contact ABPM for more details by phone, emailing your CV with a supporting cover letter quoting our job reference EX940192 or applying online. All contact details can be found via our website.
The Academy of Medical Sciences
City Of Westminster, London
£35,560 + Benefits 12 months' fixed term maternity cover London, UK (Hybrid - 50% office attendance) We are looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to provide high-quality, confidential, and proactive executive support. You will be responsible for comprehensive diary and inbox management, coordination of meetings and travel, management of expenses, gatekeeping the CEO's time, and ensuring the CEO is well-prepared through briefing and action tracking. As PA to the CEO, you will work closely with the Chief of Staff, Briefing Hub Officer, and other relevant colleagues, to ensure the CEO's meetings are appropriately supported with papers and briefings. You will also liaise with colleagues supporting the Academy of Medical Sciences' President, to coordinate diaries where CEO and President activity intersects, and will manage sensitive communications with discretion and professionalism. About the role Executive, diary & inbox management: Provide proactive and complex diary management for the CEO, ensuring effective prioritisation and forward planning. Manage the CEO's inbox, including monitoring correspondence, prioritising and responding where appropriate, and ensuring timely follow-up. Screen, triage, and manage incoming enquiries on behalf of the CEO, exercising sound judgement and discretion. Draft, prepare, and manage correspondence and documentation as required. Maintain accurate and well-organised electronic filing systems for the CEO's office. Gatekeeping, briefings & action tracking: Act as a gatekeeper to the CEO, balancing access, prioritising meetings, and advising on scheduling trade-offs. Work closely with the Chief of Staff, Briefing Hub Officer and colleagues to ensure meetings are appropriately briefed and supported. Track key actions arising from meetings attended by the CEO, ensuring follow-up occurs and deadlines are met, without owning delivery. Maintain awareness of protocol, managing sensitive communications and stakeholder interactions with discretion. Meetings, travel & expenses: Arrange all travel and accommodation for the CEO, including itineraries and briefing packs. Coordinate virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings, including booking rooms, managing technology (Microsoft Teams), and arranging catering. Prepare, submit, and track the CEO's expenses in line with Academy policies, liaising with the Finance team as required. Governance & corporate support: Provide administrative support to the CEO in relation to governance activity, including meetings involving the Academy's Council Members, President, and Honorary Officers, as required. Liaise with PAs and administrative colleagues supporting the President to coordinate diaries, particularly where joint meetings or shared commitments arise. Support the coordination of CEO-related papers, briefings, and follow-up actions arising from senior meetings. Corporate events & internal coordination: Support the planning and delivery of corporate events attended or hosted by the CEO. This could include the Annual General Meeting (AGM), New Fellows' Admissions Day, named lectures, and other ad hoc events. Assist with coordination of all-staff meetings, senior leadership meetings, and cross-Academy activity involving the CEO. Provide diary and administrative support for ad hoc cross-Academy projects requiring CEO involvement. Systems & information management: Maintain and update records within the Academy's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database (Salesforce), finance software (Iplicit) and other digital systems, as required. Support updates to internal systems and website content related to CEO or corporate activity, where appropriate. Requirements Skills, experience & abilities: Proven experience providing high-level PA or Executive Assistant support to a senior leader. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external organisations. Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and sound judgement. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM databases. Experience managing senior-level diaries, inboxes, travel, expenses, and briefing coordination. Experience in gatekeeping, action tracking, and protocol management. Personal attributes: Highly organised, proactive, and calm under pressure. Discreet, trustworthy, and professional. Collaborative and confident working with senior colleagues. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Strong commitment to the Academy's mission, values, and public benefit. Benefits We provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package outlined as follows: Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions - we contribute between 8% - 13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3% - 8%) Life assurance at three times your salary Hybrid and agile working. 50% office attendance. 26 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays Buying and selling leave Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period) Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and Classpass to support your physical and mental wellbeing Support through tailored learning and development A range of enhanced benefits become available once you've completed your probation period If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Chief of Staff, Lizzy Benedikz, by email. For more information and to apply online, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: 5.00pm on Monday, 22 June 2026. Interview date: week commencing 6 July 2026.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
£35,560 + Benefits 12 months' fixed term maternity cover London, UK (Hybrid - 50% office attendance) We are looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to provide high-quality, confidential, and proactive executive support. You will be responsible for comprehensive diary and inbox management, coordination of meetings and travel, management of expenses, gatekeeping the CEO's time, and ensuring the CEO is well-prepared through briefing and action tracking. As PA to the CEO, you will work closely with the Chief of Staff, Briefing Hub Officer, and other relevant colleagues, to ensure the CEO's meetings are appropriately supported with papers and briefings. You will also liaise with colleagues supporting the Academy of Medical Sciences' President, to coordinate diaries where CEO and President activity intersects, and will manage sensitive communications with discretion and professionalism. About the role Executive, diary & inbox management: Provide proactive and complex diary management for the CEO, ensuring effective prioritisation and forward planning. Manage the CEO's inbox, including monitoring correspondence, prioritising and responding where appropriate, and ensuring timely follow-up. Screen, triage, and manage incoming enquiries on behalf of the CEO, exercising sound judgement and discretion. Draft, prepare, and manage correspondence and documentation as required. Maintain accurate and well-organised electronic filing systems for the CEO's office. Gatekeeping, briefings & action tracking: Act as a gatekeeper to the CEO, balancing access, prioritising meetings, and advising on scheduling trade-offs. Work closely with the Chief of Staff, Briefing Hub Officer and colleagues to ensure meetings are appropriately briefed and supported. Track key actions arising from meetings attended by the CEO, ensuring follow-up occurs and deadlines are met, without owning delivery. Maintain awareness of protocol, managing sensitive communications and stakeholder interactions with discretion. Meetings, travel & expenses: Arrange all travel and accommodation for the CEO, including itineraries and briefing packs. Coordinate virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings, including booking rooms, managing technology (Microsoft Teams), and arranging catering. Prepare, submit, and track the CEO's expenses in line with Academy policies, liaising with the Finance team as required. Governance & corporate support: Provide administrative support to the CEO in relation to governance activity, including meetings involving the Academy's Council Members, President, and Honorary Officers, as required. Liaise with PAs and administrative colleagues supporting the President to coordinate diaries, particularly where joint meetings or shared commitments arise. Support the coordination of CEO-related papers, briefings, and follow-up actions arising from senior meetings. Corporate events & internal coordination: Support the planning and delivery of corporate events attended or hosted by the CEO. This could include the Annual General Meeting (AGM), New Fellows' Admissions Day, named lectures, and other ad hoc events. Assist with coordination of all-staff meetings, senior leadership meetings, and cross-Academy activity involving the CEO. Provide diary and administrative support for ad hoc cross-Academy projects requiring CEO involvement. Systems & information management: Maintain and update records within the Academy's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database (Salesforce), finance software (Iplicit) and other digital systems, as required. Support updates to internal systems and website content related to CEO or corporate activity, where appropriate. Requirements Skills, experience & abilities: Proven experience providing high-level PA or Executive Assistant support to a senior leader. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external organisations. Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and sound judgement. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM databases. Experience managing senior-level diaries, inboxes, travel, expenses, and briefing coordination. Experience in gatekeeping, action tracking, and protocol management. Personal attributes: Highly organised, proactive, and calm under pressure. Discreet, trustworthy, and professional. Collaborative and confident working with senior colleagues. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Strong commitment to the Academy's mission, values, and public benefit. Benefits We provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package outlined as follows: Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions - we contribute between 8% - 13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3% - 8%) Life assurance at three times your salary Hybrid and agile working. 50% office attendance. 26 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays Buying and selling leave Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period) Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and Classpass to support your physical and mental wellbeing Support through tailored learning and development A range of enhanced benefits become available once you've completed your probation period If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Chief of Staff, Lizzy Benedikz, by email. For more information and to apply online, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: 5.00pm on Monday, 22 June 2026. Interview date: week commencing 6 July 2026.
Be Part of Our Specialist Servicing Team, join us as an Arrears Officer at BCMGlobal Are you looking for a fresh challenge where you make a real difference every day? We're looking for a customer focussed, empathetic Arrears Officer to join our Special Servicing Team in our Ipswich office. This is a great opportunity to work with a broad range of clients, including major banks and specialist lenders, while supporting customers through important financial journeys. In this role, you'll play a key part in managing post-completion servicing activities, ensuring everything is handled with accuracy, care, and professionalism. The work is varied and rewarding, giving you the chance to develop your expertise and make a genuine contribution every day. We're seeking individuals who are: Organised and able to juggle priorities while meeting deadlines. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service. A confident communicator - both verbal and written - with great attention to detail. A true team player who's proactive, reliable, and ready to support colleagues. Empathetic and professional when handling sensitive or challenging conversations. Ideal experience (not essential, but great to have) Experience in mortgages, lending, or specialist finance. Experience supporting vulnerable customers. Industry-recognised qualifications. Why BCMGlobal? 25 days holiday (plus option to purchase more) Employer-matched pension (up to 5%) Private Health Care (role dependent) & Life Assurance (x4 salary) Wellbeing & Volunteering Day Cycle to Work scheme, sports & social club, summer/Christmas parties Recognition & referral rewards discretionary bonus scheme At BCMGlobal, you'll be joining a supportive, professional, team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your work makes a difference. Ready to take the next step, apply today and take the first step towards an exciting future with BCMGlobal.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Be Part of Our Specialist Servicing Team, join us as an Arrears Officer at BCMGlobal Are you looking for a fresh challenge where you make a real difference every day? We're looking for a customer focussed, empathetic Arrears Officer to join our Special Servicing Team in our Ipswich office. This is a great opportunity to work with a broad range of clients, including major banks and specialist lenders, while supporting customers through important financial journeys. In this role, you'll play a key part in managing post-completion servicing activities, ensuring everything is handled with accuracy, care, and professionalism. The work is varied and rewarding, giving you the chance to develop your expertise and make a genuine contribution every day. We're seeking individuals who are: Organised and able to juggle priorities while meeting deadlines. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service. A confident communicator - both verbal and written - with great attention to detail. A true team player who's proactive, reliable, and ready to support colleagues. Empathetic and professional when handling sensitive or challenging conversations. Ideal experience (not essential, but great to have) Experience in mortgages, lending, or specialist finance. Experience supporting vulnerable customers. Industry-recognised qualifications. Why BCMGlobal? 25 days holiday (plus option to purchase more) Employer-matched pension (up to 5%) Private Health Care (role dependent) & Life Assurance (x4 salary) Wellbeing & Volunteering Day Cycle to Work scheme, sports & social club, summer/Christmas parties Recognition & referral rewards discretionary bonus scheme At BCMGlobal, you'll be joining a supportive, professional, team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your work makes a difference. Ready to take the next step, apply today and take the first step towards an exciting future with BCMGlobal.
Policy Adviser - Higher Executive Officer Salary: National: £34,820 - £40,000. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) only Do you want to work in a fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of Budget and Statements across the department? If so, then this could be the role for you! You do not need any specific qualifications or experience to take on this role, just evidence of the right behaviours, values and motivation to succeed. About the Team The Budget and Finance Bill Team are a fun and supportive team which sits at the centre of the Treasury and is responsible for delivering the department's policy objectives through Budgets and Statements. The team works with privates offices, special advisers, policy teams, HMRC, comms specialists and more to bring together a coherent package of tax, welfare and spending policy announcements and present these to the outside world in the most effective way. The team operates in a dynamic and fast paced environment, especially in the run up to fiscal events, and has visibility of policy development happening across the whole department. You will regularly be exposed to and working on issues prone to hit the newspaper headlines, which makes our work relatable and interesting. In the period between fiscal events, the post supports cross-cutting departmental policy priorities using similar skillset, most recently leading on the delivery of the Chancellor's second Mais lecture and co-ordinating the Treasury's response to the Iran conflict. The team works flexibly to provide variety and support people's personal development goals. We give team members lots of support and on the job training to help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to do well. Diversity is very important to us, as is team wellbeing, and we have experience with and support flexible working arrangements. The role is in the Policy and Presentation branch of the team, which is responsible for the overall coordination, delivery and presentation of Budgets and Statements, including owning the overarching project plan, coordinating policy development and Ministerial decision making, and leading on key presentational product and processes such as the main budget document, supplementary documents and a comprehensive briefing pack. The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of Budget and Statements across the department, delivering a high quality of service, identifying and mitigating risks, and driving delivery. Creating and managing a project plan for delivering Budgets and Statements, covering the full range of milestones and processes relevant to fiscal event delivery including Ministerial meetings and movements, policy development, presentational products, and legislation. Coordinating the development, clearance and publication of Budget documents, including Charts and Tables included in the main budget document (the publication setting out all policies being announced), and supplementary documents published alongside the main document on budget day (which can number anywhere between 30 and 90). Leading on core elements of fiscal event delivery, including organising kick off and post event townhalls for the department, providing secretariat for the weekly budget directors meetings in the run up to fiscal events and coordinating weekly comms emails from the budget team to the department. Building and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure essential budget services are delivered and there is timely and high-quality input into budget processes run by the branch; including private offices, policy leads, HMRC, internal comms, the internal reprographics service, the external printing supplier (who typeset and print the main budget document), and HMT facilities, security and caterers. Designing and implementing a cross-departmental lessons learned process to collect, review and act on feedback from the department across all budget processes run by the team. This will include facilitating discussions within the team and with key stakeholders to reflect on processes and team ways of working, designing actions to address these, and driving implementation. Account management of an allocated policy workstream (such as all measures in a budget relating to public services, or welfare and labour markets), including tracking policy development and ensuring timely input into budget products and processes. About You We want you to have the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver on a broad portfolio of work at pace and to a high quality, in an often busy and uncertain working environment. We would also like you to have the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide network of stakeholders and collaborate to deliver results. As well as being able to identify and implement improvements to processes and/or ways of working and support people to manage change. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Policy Adviser - Higher Executive Officer Salary: National: £34,820 - £40,000. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) only Do you want to work in a fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of Budget and Statements across the department? If so, then this could be the role for you! You do not need any specific qualifications or experience to take on this role, just evidence of the right behaviours, values and motivation to succeed. About the Team The Budget and Finance Bill Team are a fun and supportive team which sits at the centre of the Treasury and is responsible for delivering the department's policy objectives through Budgets and Statements. The team works with privates offices, special advisers, policy teams, HMRC, comms specialists and more to bring together a coherent package of tax, welfare and spending policy announcements and present these to the outside world in the most effective way. The team operates in a dynamic and fast paced environment, especially in the run up to fiscal events, and has visibility of policy development happening across the whole department. You will regularly be exposed to and working on issues prone to hit the newspaper headlines, which makes our work relatable and interesting. In the period between fiscal events, the post supports cross-cutting departmental policy priorities using similar skillset, most recently leading on the delivery of the Chancellor's second Mais lecture and co-ordinating the Treasury's response to the Iran conflict. The team works flexibly to provide variety and support people's personal development goals. We give team members lots of support and on the job training to help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to do well. Diversity is very important to us, as is team wellbeing, and we have experience with and support flexible working arrangements. The role is in the Policy and Presentation branch of the team, which is responsible for the overall coordination, delivery and presentation of Budgets and Statements, including owning the overarching project plan, coordinating policy development and Ministerial decision making, and leading on key presentational product and processes such as the main budget document, supplementary documents and a comprehensive briefing pack. The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of Budget and Statements across the department, delivering a high quality of service, identifying and mitigating risks, and driving delivery. Creating and managing a project plan for delivering Budgets and Statements, covering the full range of milestones and processes relevant to fiscal event delivery including Ministerial meetings and movements, policy development, presentational products, and legislation. Coordinating the development, clearance and publication of Budget documents, including Charts and Tables included in the main budget document (the publication setting out all policies being announced), and supplementary documents published alongside the main document on budget day (which can number anywhere between 30 and 90). Leading on core elements of fiscal event delivery, including organising kick off and post event townhalls for the department, providing secretariat for the weekly budget directors meetings in the run up to fiscal events and coordinating weekly comms emails from the budget team to the department. Building and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure essential budget services are delivered and there is timely and high-quality input into budget processes run by the branch; including private offices, policy leads, HMRC, internal comms, the internal reprographics service, the external printing supplier (who typeset and print the main budget document), and HMT facilities, security and caterers. Designing and implementing a cross-departmental lessons learned process to collect, review and act on feedback from the department across all budget processes run by the team. This will include facilitating discussions within the team and with key stakeholders to reflect on processes and team ways of working, designing actions to address these, and driving implementation. Account management of an allocated policy workstream (such as all measures in a budget relating to public services, or welfare and labour markets), including tracking policy development and ensuring timely input into budget products and processes. About You We want you to have the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver on a broad portfolio of work at pace and to a high quality, in an often busy and uncertain working environment. We would also like you to have the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide network of stakeholders and collaborate to deliver results. As well as being able to identify and implement improvements to processes and/or ways of working and support people to manage change. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
Interim Head of Finance Barnsley - Hybrid Working 3 months+ contract Reed finance are partnering with a Barnsley based organisation who are currently seeking an Interim Head of Finance to support them through a key transitional period. there is a requirement for an experienced individual to join ASAP to ensure a smooth and effective handover. This role will work closely with the outgoing Head of Finance and the CFO to capture and document critical processes, many of which are currently undocumented, whilst also taking ownership of key financial responsibilities. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Partner with the outgoing Head of Finance to document existing processes and procedures Ensure a comprehensive knowledge transfer to support business continuity Take ownership of key elements of the year-end process Maintain and oversee the fixed asset register Work alongside the CFO to review and enhance finance systems and controls Extract and interpret key financial information, ensuring it is effectively communicated across the team Provide support and guidance to the wider finance function Candidate Profile I am looking to speak to candidates with the following A finance professional qualified to AAT Level 4 or equivalent (QBE considered) Proven experience within a trust environment , ideally within an Not for profit or Education sectors Strong working knowledge of year-end processes Experience using Access financial systems (highly desirable) A forensic and detail-oriented approach to financial management A naturally curious and inquisitive mindset , with the ability to extract and document information effectively A collaborative and hands-on approach , with strong communication skills Team & Environment The finance team consists of: 4 Finance Officers (transactional) Finance Assistant Apprentice The role is primarily based in Barnsley , with hybrid working available. However, the successful candidate will be expected to spend a significant proportion of time on-site to support the team and transition period. Process One-stage interview process conducted via Microsoft Teams Opportunity This assignment offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim to add value quickly, support a seamless transition, and play a key role in strengthening financial processes within a growing environment.
Jun 20, 2026
Seasonal
Interim Head of Finance Barnsley - Hybrid Working 3 months+ contract Reed finance are partnering with a Barnsley based organisation who are currently seeking an Interim Head of Finance to support them through a key transitional period. there is a requirement for an experienced individual to join ASAP to ensure a smooth and effective handover. This role will work closely with the outgoing Head of Finance and the CFO to capture and document critical processes, many of which are currently undocumented, whilst also taking ownership of key financial responsibilities. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Partner with the outgoing Head of Finance to document existing processes and procedures Ensure a comprehensive knowledge transfer to support business continuity Take ownership of key elements of the year-end process Maintain and oversee the fixed asset register Work alongside the CFO to review and enhance finance systems and controls Extract and interpret key financial information, ensuring it is effectively communicated across the team Provide support and guidance to the wider finance function Candidate Profile I am looking to speak to candidates with the following A finance professional qualified to AAT Level 4 or equivalent (QBE considered) Proven experience within a trust environment , ideally within an Not for profit or Education sectors Strong working knowledge of year-end processes Experience using Access financial systems (highly desirable) A forensic and detail-oriented approach to financial management A naturally curious and inquisitive mindset , with the ability to extract and document information effectively A collaborative and hands-on approach , with strong communication skills Team & Environment The finance team consists of: 4 Finance Officers (transactional) Finance Assistant Apprentice The role is primarily based in Barnsley , with hybrid working available. However, the successful candidate will be expected to spend a significant proportion of time on-site to support the team and transition period. Process One-stage interview process conducted via Microsoft Teams Opportunity This assignment offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim to add value quickly, support a seamless transition, and play a key role in strengthening financial processes within a growing environment.
SF Executive are working with a PE backed & high growth professional services business in London to source a commercially minded and low ego Chief Financial Officer. As right hand to the CEO and Investor, you will lead on all financial, management and statutory reporting as well as leading a top class finance function to deliver insightful and timely management information. You will be tirelessly focussed on revenue growth, new business opportunities, pricing, and cost management - you will relish the chance to hold an already capable Board to account on all of these fronts. Experienced in the tech enabled services, software, or professional services industries and with a commercial understanding of both B2B clients, you will already have worked at CFO / FD level before in a PE environment. You will have also led on M&A activities. As such you will probably have worked in a standalone / owner managed / PE backed business rather than a division or subsidiary of a group. In the first instance we are looking for talented candidates that could start on a permanent basis within the next few months - a swift start off the back of a recent transaction is preferred. Alongside a generous salary and package, you will get the opportunity to take sweet equity and to work with a hugely talented and engaged Board to deliver a divestment of this business in the medium term. The equity package is expected to yield a seven return for the CFO in the next few years. With the business and being in the London area, we would prefer candidates to be based in this part of the world. We really aren't looking for someone commuting excessively or needing to stay away or relocate.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
SF Executive are working with a PE backed & high growth professional services business in London to source a commercially minded and low ego Chief Financial Officer. As right hand to the CEO and Investor, you will lead on all financial, management and statutory reporting as well as leading a top class finance function to deliver insightful and timely management information. You will be tirelessly focussed on revenue growth, new business opportunities, pricing, and cost management - you will relish the chance to hold an already capable Board to account on all of these fronts. Experienced in the tech enabled services, software, or professional services industries and with a commercial understanding of both B2B clients, you will already have worked at CFO / FD level before in a PE environment. You will have also led on M&A activities. As such you will probably have worked in a standalone / owner managed / PE backed business rather than a division or subsidiary of a group. In the first instance we are looking for talented candidates that could start on a permanent basis within the next few months - a swift start off the back of a recent transaction is preferred. Alongside a generous salary and package, you will get the opportunity to take sweet equity and to work with a hugely talented and engaged Board to deliver a divestment of this business in the medium term. The equity package is expected to yield a seven return for the CFO in the next few years. With the business and being in the London area, we would prefer candidates to be based in this part of the world. We really aren't looking for someone commuting excessively or needing to stay away or relocate.
Get Recruited (UK) Ltd
Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Legal Senior Compliance Officer Stoke on Trent - Office Based Up to 40,000 + Benefits The Opportunity: Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services organisation with a strong reputation within its sector. They are seeking someone experienced to join their team where you will be responsible for leading financial compliance activities across the business, managing a small team, ensuring regulatory requirements, financial controls and internal processes are effectively maintained. This is a great opportunity for someone from a Finance Compliance Officer, Compliance Team Leader, Legal Compliance Officer, Compliance Analyst Manager, Senior Compliance Officer or similar. The Responsibilities: Lead and develop a team of Compliance Analysts while acting as a key point of contact for finance and compliance-related matters across the business. Ensure ongoing compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, AML regulations and internal controls, overseeing audits, maintaining compliance records and driving improvements where required. Review and strengthen finance processes, controls and procedures to minimise risk, improve efficiency and ensure best practice is maintained. Oversee client account balances, banking administration, file closure activities and internal compliance reviews, ensuring accurate record keeping and regulatory compliance. Produce and enhance management reporting, providing insight into compliance performance, key risks and areas for improvement. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Compliance and operational teams, providing guidance, resolving queries and supporting consistency across multiple locations when required. Experience Required: Previous experience in a Finance Compliance, Risk, Audit or Governance role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment. Strong understanding of working within a regulated environment, with experience gained in legal services, banking, financial services, accountancy or a similar sector. Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring a small team. Knowledge of financial controls, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles. Understanding of SRA Accounts Rules and AML regulations would be beneficial. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills. A proactive and collaborative approach, with a focus on continuous improvement. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Legal Senior Compliance Officer Stoke on Trent - Office Based Up to 40,000 + Benefits The Opportunity: Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services organisation with a strong reputation within its sector. They are seeking someone experienced to join their team where you will be responsible for leading financial compliance activities across the business, managing a small team, ensuring regulatory requirements, financial controls and internal processes are effectively maintained. This is a great opportunity for someone from a Finance Compliance Officer, Compliance Team Leader, Legal Compliance Officer, Compliance Analyst Manager, Senior Compliance Officer or similar. The Responsibilities: Lead and develop a team of Compliance Analysts while acting as a key point of contact for finance and compliance-related matters across the business. Ensure ongoing compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, AML regulations and internal controls, overseeing audits, maintaining compliance records and driving improvements where required. Review and strengthen finance processes, controls and procedures to minimise risk, improve efficiency and ensure best practice is maintained. Oversee client account balances, banking administration, file closure activities and internal compliance reviews, ensuring accurate record keeping and regulatory compliance. Produce and enhance management reporting, providing insight into compliance performance, key risks and areas for improvement. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Compliance and operational teams, providing guidance, resolving queries and supporting consistency across multiple locations when required. Experience Required: Previous experience in a Finance Compliance, Risk, Audit or Governance role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment. Strong understanding of working within a regulated environment, with experience gained in legal services, banking, financial services, accountancy or a similar sector. Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring a small team. Knowledge of financial controls, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles. Understanding of SRA Accounts Rules and AML regulations would be beneficial. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills. A proactive and collaborative approach, with a focus on continuous improvement. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT
Sheffield, Yorkshire
About Our Client South Yorkshire Police serves a diverse and vibrant region covering approximately 600 square miles and a population of almost 1.4 million people. With an annual budget of £380 million and a workforce of over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff, the organisation plays a critical role in protecting communities and delivering essential public services across Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster. At its core, South Yorkshire Police is focused on preventing crime and disorder, responding to the needs of victims and communities, and targeting those who cause the most harm. The Force is already high performing, with clear ambitions to build on this and drive future policing to an even higher standard. Working as part of a cohesive leadership team, the finance function plays a vital role in enabling these priorities, ensuring every pound is used effectively, efficiently and in the public interest. This goes beyond managing budgets, requiring strong insight, influence and leadership to support confident decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation. South Yorkshire Police is entering an important period of transformation, with a clear focus on strengthening its financial capability, embracing innovation and continuous improvement, and enhancing the impact of recent investment in systems and infrastructure. Police staff work side by side with officers, united by a shared commitment to protecting and supporting communities. This is an opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation at a pivotal moment, where inclusive, values-led leadership will play a key role in shaping the future of finance and supporting the delivery of safer communities across South Yorkshire. Job Description Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, this is a visible and influential leadership role at a pivotal point for South Yorkshire Police and the wider policing sector. This is not a traditional technical finance role. You will play a key part in shaping the future direction of the finance function, working closely with the CFO to lead the organisation through a significant period of transformation. You will bring teams together, create clarity from complexity, and ensure finance is a trusted, forward-looking partner to the wider organisation. Key responsibilities include: Providing strong, values-led leadership to an established finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement Acting as a key member of the senior finance leadership team, working in partnership with the CFO to shape the long-term direction of travel for the function Translating strategic priorities into clear, actionable financial plans, ensuring alignment between organisational objectives and delivery on the ground Building strong, credible relationships across the organisation, acting as the bridge between senior leadership, operational stakeholders and budget holders Driving a more outward-facing, business-partnering approach to finance, helping non-finance colleagues understand financial context and make informed decisions Supporting the organisation to navigate complexity, scale and pace, ensuring finance keeps up with the demands of a dynamic and evolving environment Leading through change, helping the organisation unlock the benefits of recent system investment and embedding more insight-led ways of working Developing and motivating teams to perform at their best, creating an environment where people feel engaged, supported and part of a shared purpose Championing the role of finance within policing, ensuring it is seen as a proactive, enabling function rather than a transactional service This is an opportunity to join at the start of a transformation journey, not to maintain the status quo, but to help build, shape and lead what comes next. The Successful Applicant We are seeking a values-led, visible and engaging finance leader who brings people with them. This role is as much about leadership, influence and judgement as it is about technical expertise. You will be someone who can operate confidently at a senior level, translating strategic direction into meaningful action, and connecting finance with the wider organisation. This is an opportunity for an individual who is either operating at this level already or ready to step up, demonstrating the potential, self-awareness and ambition to grow into a critical leadership role within policing. You will bring: A recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Senior-level finance experience within a large, complex organisation (public sector or similarly complex environment highly advantageous) A leadership style that brings teams together, motivates performance and creates a strong sense of shared purpose The ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level, translating organisational priorities into clear, deliverable financial outcomes Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and build credibility across a diverse, non-finance audience Experience of working at pace within a complex environment, with the resilience and adaptability to navigate change and ambiguity The ability to act as the bridge between senior leadership priorities and delivery on the ground Critically, we are looking for someone who: Is more than a technical accountant. You will be a leader first, with the ability to shape, influence and drive change Can communicate financial information in a clear and engaging way, bringing colleagues with varying levels of financial understanding on the journey Demonstrates a genuine interest in, and passion for, policing and public service Brings curiosity and a growth mindset, with the ability to develop both themselves and others Understands that this is not a caretaker role, but an opportunity to join at the start of a transformation journey and help shape what comes next We welcome applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds. Whilst experience within policing is advantageous, we are open to candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills from across the public sector, the right leadership profile and the potential to succeed in a fast-paced, high-profile public service environment. What's on Offer Salary ranging from £77,259 to £86,055 per annum depending on experience Generous annual leave allowance of 34 days (plus bank holidays) LGPS Pension Scheme with an employer pension contribution of 11.6% Hybrid working available with a minimum requirement of 3 days a week in the office Flexible working and flexi-time available as well as a number of excellent family friendly policies Process and Key Dates: Application Deadline: Thursday 2nd July before 23:59pm First Stage Interviews: 15th and 21st July 2026 Final Stage Interviews: 24th or 27th July 2026 For any further questions please email or call, however a CV application must be received via the advert to be considered in the process. Contact: Nicola Harper Quote job ref: JN-494 Phone number: Job summary Job function Accounting Subsector Financial Director / CFO Sector Public Sector Location Sheffield Contract type Permanent
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
About Our Client South Yorkshire Police serves a diverse and vibrant region covering approximately 600 square miles and a population of almost 1.4 million people. With an annual budget of £380 million and a workforce of over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff, the organisation plays a critical role in protecting communities and delivering essential public services across Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster. At its core, South Yorkshire Police is focused on preventing crime and disorder, responding to the needs of victims and communities, and targeting those who cause the most harm. The Force is already high performing, with clear ambitions to build on this and drive future policing to an even higher standard. Working as part of a cohesive leadership team, the finance function plays a vital role in enabling these priorities, ensuring every pound is used effectively, efficiently and in the public interest. This goes beyond managing budgets, requiring strong insight, influence and leadership to support confident decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation. South Yorkshire Police is entering an important period of transformation, with a clear focus on strengthening its financial capability, embracing innovation and continuous improvement, and enhancing the impact of recent investment in systems and infrastructure. Police staff work side by side with officers, united by a shared commitment to protecting and supporting communities. This is an opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation at a pivotal moment, where inclusive, values-led leadership will play a key role in shaping the future of finance and supporting the delivery of safer communities across South Yorkshire. Job Description Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, this is a visible and influential leadership role at a pivotal point for South Yorkshire Police and the wider policing sector. This is not a traditional technical finance role. You will play a key part in shaping the future direction of the finance function, working closely with the CFO to lead the organisation through a significant period of transformation. You will bring teams together, create clarity from complexity, and ensure finance is a trusted, forward-looking partner to the wider organisation. Key responsibilities include: Providing strong, values-led leadership to an established finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement Acting as a key member of the senior finance leadership team, working in partnership with the CFO to shape the long-term direction of travel for the function Translating strategic priorities into clear, actionable financial plans, ensuring alignment between organisational objectives and delivery on the ground Building strong, credible relationships across the organisation, acting as the bridge between senior leadership, operational stakeholders and budget holders Driving a more outward-facing, business-partnering approach to finance, helping non-finance colleagues understand financial context and make informed decisions Supporting the organisation to navigate complexity, scale and pace, ensuring finance keeps up with the demands of a dynamic and evolving environment Leading through change, helping the organisation unlock the benefits of recent system investment and embedding more insight-led ways of working Developing and motivating teams to perform at their best, creating an environment where people feel engaged, supported and part of a shared purpose Championing the role of finance within policing, ensuring it is seen as a proactive, enabling function rather than a transactional service This is an opportunity to join at the start of a transformation journey, not to maintain the status quo, but to help build, shape and lead what comes next. The Successful Applicant We are seeking a values-led, visible and engaging finance leader who brings people with them. This role is as much about leadership, influence and judgement as it is about technical expertise. You will be someone who can operate confidently at a senior level, translating strategic direction into meaningful action, and connecting finance with the wider organisation. This is an opportunity for an individual who is either operating at this level already or ready to step up, demonstrating the potential, self-awareness and ambition to grow into a critical leadership role within policing. You will bring: A recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Senior-level finance experience within a large, complex organisation (public sector or similarly complex environment highly advantageous) A leadership style that brings teams together, motivates performance and creates a strong sense of shared purpose The ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level, translating organisational priorities into clear, deliverable financial outcomes Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and build credibility across a diverse, non-finance audience Experience of working at pace within a complex environment, with the resilience and adaptability to navigate change and ambiguity The ability to act as the bridge between senior leadership priorities and delivery on the ground Critically, we are looking for someone who: Is more than a technical accountant. You will be a leader first, with the ability to shape, influence and drive change Can communicate financial information in a clear and engaging way, bringing colleagues with varying levels of financial understanding on the journey Demonstrates a genuine interest in, and passion for, policing and public service Brings curiosity and a growth mindset, with the ability to develop both themselves and others Understands that this is not a caretaker role, but an opportunity to join at the start of a transformation journey and help shape what comes next We welcome applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds. Whilst experience within policing is advantageous, we are open to candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills from across the public sector, the right leadership profile and the potential to succeed in a fast-paced, high-profile public service environment. What's on Offer Salary ranging from £77,259 to £86,055 per annum depending on experience Generous annual leave allowance of 34 days (plus bank holidays) LGPS Pension Scheme with an employer pension contribution of 11.6% Hybrid working available with a minimum requirement of 3 days a week in the office Flexible working and flexi-time available as well as a number of excellent family friendly policies Process and Key Dates: Application Deadline: Thursday 2nd July before 23:59pm First Stage Interviews: 15th and 21st July 2026 Final Stage Interviews: 24th or 27th July 2026 For any further questions please email or call, however a CV application must be received via the advert to be considered in the process. Contact: Nicola Harper Quote job ref: JN-494 Phone number: Job summary Job function Accounting Subsector Financial Director / CFO Sector Public Sector Location Sheffield Contract type Permanent
