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Role: PMO Analyst Location: Primarily remote but with potential occasional travel into London at client site. Duration: 9 Months Day rate: 360 Inside IR35 Clearance: NPPV2 clearance required due to project restrictions The PMO Analyst plays a key role in supporting successful project delivery through high-quality reporting, effective RAID management, and strong governance practices. Working within a structured PMO environment, the role ensures the accuracy and integrity of project data, enabling clear insight and informed decision-making across the portfolio. Strong Excel capability is essential. = Key Responsibilities Project Reporting - Produce accurate and timely weekly and monthly reports, dashboards, and status updates for senior stakeholders and customers, ensuring clarity and consistency of information. Customer Reporting & Meeting Chairing - Own and present project reports to customers, chair reporting forums where required, and confidently walk stakeholders through status, risks, and key insights. RAID Management - Maintain and actively manage Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies, ensuring updates are current, actions are tracked, and items are escalated where necessary. Data Analysis - Use advanced Excel techniques (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data validation) to analyse project data, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights. Governance Support - Support governance forums by preparing meeting packs, tracking actions, and ensuring adherence to PMO standards and controls. Stakeholder Engagement - Work closely with project managers, delivery teams, and customers to gather, validate, and challenge data to ensure accuracy and completeness. Planning & Resource Support - Assist with maintaining project plans, tracking milestones, and supporting resource and capacity reporting. Financial Tracking Support - Support the monitoring of project budgets, forecasts, and actuals, highlighting variances and potential risks. Documentation & Control - Maintain project documentation, templates, and version control, ensuring audit readiness at all times. Tool & Data Management - Ensure data accuracy and integrity across PMO tools (e.g., Execview), maintaining a single source of truth. Continuous Improvement - Identify and implement improvements to reporting, processes, and tools to enhance PMO efficiency and effectiveness. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience (3+ years) in a PMO or project support environment Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, VBA, conditional formatting, charts) Experience managing RAID logs and supporting governance frameworks Experience presenting reports to stakeholders and confidence chairing customer-facing reporting sessions Ability to produce clear, concise, and insightful reports for senior stakeholders Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data accuracy Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Programme Manager Complex Government Programme Delivery Location: UK (hybrid working office and remote options available) Travel: UK and occasional European travel required My client is looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex, high-profile UK government programme within a global organisation. This is a senior delivery position responsible for driving successful programme outcomes across multiple projects, workstreams, teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. Acting as the central point of accountability, you will translate strategic objectives into effective delivery plans and ensure alignment across organisational, geographic, and cultural boundaries. Working closely with UK government stakeholders, key partners, local suppliers, and international headquarters, you will play a critical role in maintaining programme performance, governance, financial control, risk management, and stakeholder alignment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to operate at a senior level, influencing programme outcomes and working with stakeholders across the UK and Europe. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Delivery Own the complete programme lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, integration, and close-out. Coordinate multiple projects, workstreams, suppliers, and functional teams into a single delivery roadmap. Establish and maintain programme governance, reporting structures, risk management frameworks, and delivery processes. Ensure successful delivery across technical, operational, regulatory, and commercial areas. Financial & Commercial Management Take overall accountability for a multi-million-pound programme budget, including forecasting, cost control, reporting, and financial risk management. Monitor expenditure across multiple workstreams and ensure transparency of financial performance. Identify and mitigate commercial and delivery risks at programme level. Ensure adherence to relevant compliance and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder & Government Engagement Develop and maintain strong relationships with government bodies, customers, partners, suppliers, and key external stakeholders. Represent the organisation in senior stakeholder meetings, programme reviews, negotiations, and escalations. Manage approvals, regulatory processes, stakeholder expectations, and potential delivery risks. Translate complex operational challenges into clear recommendations and actions. International & Matrix Leadership Act as the primary interface between UK programme delivery teams and international headquarters. Provide integrated reporting covering programme progress, financial performance, risks, dependencies, and strategic issues. Coordinate local and international teams across multiple functions without direct reporting authority. Drive collaboration through effective communication, influence, and stakeholder alignment. Technology, Risk & Operational Coordination Work closely with technical teams, suppliers, and integrators to support successful programme delivery. Identify, assess, and manage operational, technical, security, and logistical risks. Ensure programme objectives remain aligned with business strategy and delivery capability. About You You will be a Programme Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex, multi-project programmes. Ideally, you will bring: 10+ years professional experience in project, programme, or delivery management roles. 5+ years experience operating at Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager level. Demonstrable experience managing large, complex programmes with multiple dependencies, timelines, and competing priorities. Experience owning multi-million-pound budgets, including planning, forecasting, cost control, and financial risk management. Strong stakeholder management experience with senior executives, international leadership teams, suppliers, government bodies, regulators, or public-sector customers. Proven ability to operate effectively within a matrix organisation, coordinating multiple teams and functions without direct authority. Experience establishing programme governance, reporting structures, risk frameworks, and delivery methodologies. Knowledge of recognised programme and project management approaches such as MSP, PRINCE2, PMBOK, or equivalent. Experience working within hybrid delivery environments combining waterfall and agile approaches. Formal programme management certification (such as MSP, PgMP, or PRINCE2 Practitioner) would be advantageous but is not essential where significant practical experience is demonstrated. For further information or to discuss the opportunity, please apply with your CV today!

About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading digital transformation consultancy helping public and private sector organisations deliver innovative, user-centred digital services. We combine agile delivery, modern engineering practices, and deep domain expertise to create solutions that improve outcomes for millions of users. Our teams work collaboratively across multidisciplinary environments, supporting large-scale transformation programmes and enterprise initiatives. Role Overview We are seeking Frontend Engineers and Senior Frontend Engineers to design, build, and maintain modern digital services that are accessible, scalable, and user-focused. Working within multidisciplinary agile teams, you will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, architects, and engineers to deliver high-quality solutions. Senior Frontend Engineers will additionally provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and help establish Front End engineering standards and best practices across multiple teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain responsive, accessible, and scalable web applications. Build reusable components and modern Front End architectures. Collaborate with designers and product teams to deliver user-centred solutions. Ensure applications meet performance, accessibility, and security standards. Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Support continuous integration and continuous delivery practices. Work effectively within agile delivery teams. Additional Responsibilities for Senior Frontend Engineers Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers. Drive Front End engineering standards and governance. Lead technical design discussions and architecture decisions. Promote component-driven development and reusable design patterns. Support delivery planning and technical roadmap activities. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience with modern Front End development frameworks and architectures. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Experience building responsive and accessible web applications. Understanding of Front End performance optimisation techniques. Experience working within agile software delivery environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Senior-Level Experience Extensive experience delivering complex Front End solutions. Proven experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives. Experience defining engineering standards and Front End strategy. Ability to influence technical decisions across multiple teams. Additional Information SFIA Level: 4 & 5 Location: Flexible (all UK locations considered except London) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect delivers innovative digital solutions that help organisations modernise services, improve user experiences, and accelerate transformation through agile delivery and engineering excellence. Role Overview We are seeking Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers to support the delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient digital services. You will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an agile environment. Senior Software Engineers will also provide technical leadership, guide engineering standards, and support architecture and design decisions across programmes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain software applications and services. Build and integrate secure APIs and Back End services. Participate in solution design and technical discussions. Implement robust, scalable, and maintainable code. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers. Support testing, deployment, and operational activities. Follow secure software development and DevOps practices. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Additional Responsibilities for Senior Software Engineers Lead technical design and architecture discussions. Establish engineering standards and development practices. Conduct peer reviews and mentor junior engineers. Coordinate technical dependencies across teams. Support technical planning and delivery governance. Drive improvements in system reliability, scalability, and performance. Essential Skills & Experience Experience with modern software development languages and frameworks. Strong understanding of API development and integration patterns. Knowledge of software design principles and engineering best practices. Experience working in agile delivery environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Senior-Level Experience Experience designing large-scale software solutions. Strong understanding of system architecture and data modelling. Experience working with high-volume production systems. Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Additional Information SFIA Level: 4 & 5 Location: Flexible (all UK locations considered except London) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

Join Ofwat's Casework and Enforcement Team as an Enforcement Principal. We have 3 Permanent contracts available Office Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We're Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority - a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. As the economic regulator of water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, our role is to enable, incentivise and hold companies to account for providing the very best for customers, communities and the environment. We also oversee the markets in the water sector to ensure they're working for customers. Following the Independent Water Commission's Final Report and subsequent White Paper - 'New Vision for Water' , the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. The Role As a Principal, you will provide expert management, support, and leadership in the delivery of Ofwat's statutory enforcement functions. This will include leading the effective and efficient delivery of enforcement investigations and compliance monitoring activities (under the Water Industry Act 1991 and/or Competition Act 1998). As required, you may also sponsor the delivery of smaller scale customer dispute cases and policy work delivered by colleagues in our wider team. Key deliverables In this role you will be expected to: Successfully manage the delivery of enforcement investigations (under the Water Industry Act 1991 and/or the Competition Act 1998), compliance monitoring activities, and/or policy projects. This will require: Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills that enable you to understand and apply relevant legal and policy frameworks; The ability to develop and deliver at pace against project plans to meet agreed deadlines; Managing multi-disciplinary teams; Understanding and managing the interdependencies, strategic links and stakeholders relevant to your project delivery; The ability to identify, mitigate and manage relevant issues and risks and to escalate these where appropriate; Excellent writing and presenting skills to clearly and concisely present evidence-based conclusions and recommendations to a range of audiences (ranging from individual customers to the Ofwat Board); and Independently managing your own varied workload as well as making day to-day operational decisions within our delegations and decision-making framework. Provide visible leadership and guidance to members of the Casework and Enforcement team to help develop the skills and experience of its junior members and to support all team members' professional development. Act as a People Leader and/or Project Manager, taking on budget management responsibilities and people management responsibilities where appropriate, in line with Ofwat's Governance Framework. Create and champion an inclusive working environment that supports growth, well-being, and continuous improvement in our delivery. Listen to, influence and work with complex, and sometimes difficult, external stakeholders to optimise the impact of our work, including water companies, other regulators, representative bodies, Government departments, and customers. You must be able to establish and maintain these relationships and operate independently of senior management where necessary and appropriate. Engage effectively with internal stakeholders to share insights and expertise from and for our casework and enforcement activities, so that we are managing interdependencies and effectively focusing our combined efforts to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. Role model our values and ways of working and be an active contributor to the corporate activities that make Ofwat a great place to work. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Lead criterion: Proven track record of applying legal and analytical frameworks to deliver successful outcomes on large and/or complex regulatory investigations or compliance projects, under sector-specific legislation and/or competition law. Lead criterion: Experience of effectively and efficiently planning, prioritising and managing the delivery of large projects and programmes of work, including through leadership of multi-disciplinary teams. Degree level qualification in an analytical discipline or demonstrable relevant experience in an analytical / legal / economics-focused role. Experience of identifying, analysing and interpreting a range of qualitative and quantitative data and insights (including via data manipulation in excel or other software) to enable evidence-based decisions on complex problems. Experience of communicating complex information in writing and verbally, so that it is clear and persuasive to a range of audience types. Experience as a line manager and/or project manager, with responsibilities for managing people and supporting growth, inclusion and well-being. Experience of appropriately identifying, mitigating and managing risks and issues and their implications for project outcomes. Experience of building and maintaining constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, and to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver desired outcomes. Why You Should Join Us: People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. Good employer pension contributions 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 12 July 2026

Azure Cloud Operations Manager Huge opportunity to grow - £85,000 to £90,000 plus excellent benefits - Flexible on 2 days a week in the office (preferred presence, but not essential) - Worthing, West Sussex Core elements: Man-management + communication skills. Azure-native services (PaaS + IaaS). DevOps/Platform Engineer/Automation skills. Ownership of enterprise landing zones. Terraform-driven IaC strategy. Leading teams/mentoring. Stakeholder management & communication. Operating model/platform governance Overview of the Azure Cloud Operations Manager position: A large organisation that has far reaching impacts on the environment, the community and our ecosystem, seek an experienced Azure Cloud Operations Manager to help play a critical role in the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the companies cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. As a key technical contributor within the Cloud Operations function, you will be responsible for ensuring that cloud-based services are available, secure, efficient, and cost-effective. This includes provisioning and managing compute, storage, networking, and identity services, as well as supporting the use of advanced PaaS capabilities and analytics platforms. You will be in a hands-on role that demands strong technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will support the development and operation of cloud Landing Zones and act as a trusted delivery partner for internal stakeholders and project teams. By applying DevOps and automation principles, you will reduce manual overhead, accelerate delivery cycles, and improve operational resilience. You will contribute to broader strategic goals by supporting the shift from traditional on-premises infrastructure to scalable, cloud-native services aligned with an "as-a-service" delivery model. As the Senior Azure Platform/Cloud Operations Lead you will also work closely with security, compliance, and disaster recovery teams to ensure that cloud services are not only high-performing and flexible, but also resilient and governed appropriately. As they continue to grow its cloud footprint, this position offers an opportunity to shape how cloud services are delivered across the business. It is ideal for someone looking to deepen their technical expertise while contributing to a major enterprise-wide transformation in digital infrastructure. Responsibilities for the Azure Cloud Operations Manager position: Azure Cloud Engineering: Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, identity). Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards. Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS services by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions. Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security. Operations & Automation: Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform. Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD etc.). Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Security, Governance & Compliance: Enforce cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and secure networking. Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards by ensuring guardrails and policies are in place. Collaborate with Security Operations and Compliance teams to remediate vulnerabilities and audit issues. Knowledge And Skills Needed for the Azure Cloud Operations Manager position: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and PaaS/IaaS solutions. Strong knowledge of landing zone architecture and best practices. Proven experience in defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure resources programmatically. Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficient with container technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Automation: Strong Scripting skills (eg, Python, PowerShell) and the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes for efficiency and consistency. Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (eg, PCI DSS, NIST). Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations. DevOps Principles: An understanding of DevOps practices and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows for faster and more reliable deployments. FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations): Experience with managing cloud costs, optimising cloud spending, and implementing FinOps principles to drive cost-effective cloud strategies while balancing performance and scalability. Azure Cloud Operations Manager Huge opportunity to grow - £85,000 to £90,000 plus excellent benefits - Flexible on 2 days a week in the office (preferred presence, but not essential) - Worthing, West Sussex

Retail Operations Manager Location: Warrington, Cheshire Reports to: Director of Commercial Development About St. Rocco's Hospice At St. Rocco's Hospice, every purchase made in one of our shops helps provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Our retail operation plays a vital role in funding this care, and we're looking for an experienced Retail Operations Manager to help take it to the next level. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an established multi-site retail business while driving future growth through new store openings, commercial innovation and operational excellence. The Opportunity As Retail Operations Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day performance of our retail estate, working closely with the Retail Area Manager and the E-Commerce, Logistics & New Goods Manager to ensure every shop delivers an outstanding customer experience whilst achieving ambitious commercial targets. This is far more than an operational management role. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of our retail business-identifying opportunities for expansion, managing property and lease negotiations, improving profitability and helping deliver our long-term commercial strategy. You'll also be a key member of our Extended Strategic Leadership Group, contributing to wider organisational priorities and helping create a positive, collaborative culture across the hospice. What You'll Be Doing Leading Retail Performance Drive the commercial and operational performance of our retail estate and warehouse. Lead and develop our senior retail management team to achieve outstanding results. Monitor KPIs, analyse performance and implement improvement plans. Manage retail budgets and financial performance. Deliver commercial initiatives that increase sales, donations and customer footfall. Ensure compliance with health & safety, trading standards and organisational policies. Developing Great People Inspire, coach and develop managers and teams across the retail network. Support recruitment, induction and ongoing development of staff and volunteers. Create an inclusive, high-performing culture where people feel valued and supported. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching to maximise potential. Driving Commercial Excellence Improve stock flow, pricing strategies and merchandising standards. Work collaboratively with fundraising and communications teams on seasonal campaigns and promotions. Ensure every shop consistently reflects the St. Rocco's brand and delivers an exceptional customer experience. Supporting Future Growth Identify and evaluate opportunities for new shop locations. Produce business cases, financial forecasts and feasibility studies. Lead lease negotiations, renewals and rent reviews. Oversee shop fit-outs, refurbishments and relocations in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Maintain oversight of the retail property portfolio. About You You'll be an experienced retail leader who enjoys balancing operational excellence with commercial thinking. You'll bring: Proven experience managing multiple retail locations. A track record of improving commercial performance. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams. Experience managing budgets and delivering against financial targets. Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills. Confidence working with landlords, agents and external partners. Outstanding communication, influencing and negotiation skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. It would be great if you also have Experience within charity retail or social enterprise. Knowledge of volunteer management. Experience supporting retail expansion programmes or new store openings. Why Join St. Rocco's? This is a chance to combine your retail leadership experience with genuine purpose. Every improvement you make, every shop you support and every new opportunity you help create directly contributes to providing outstanding hospice care for local families when they need it most. You'll join an organisation with ambitious growth plans, a collaborative leadership team and a culture built around compassion, innovation and community. If you're looking for a role where your commercial expertise can make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion St. Rocco's Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background. The successful applicant will be expected to comply with all Hospice policies relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, information governance and infection prevention and control. Please note that relevant pre-employment checks may be undertaken where appropriate for the role. BH36565

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced PMO Lead to establish, lead and continuously enhance portfolio governance, planning, reporting and delivery oversight across a Technology Products function. As the PMO Lead, you will be responsible for driving best practice project and portfolio management standards across a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives. Working closely with senior technology leaders, product teams, project managers and business stakeholders, you will provide strategic oversight of delivery performance, financial management, resource planning and governance, ensuring successful execution of key technology programmes and product-driven initiatives. This role requires a highly organised and influential PMO professional who can operate at both strategic and operational levels, providing leadership across portfolio management processes while delivering meaningful insight to support executive decision-making. Essential Experience Significant experience leading PMO, Portfolio Management Office or Portfolio Governance functions within technology-focused environments. Proven experience managing governance across complex technology, digital or transformation portfolios. Strong understanding of Technology Products operating models and product-led delivery environments. Experience supporting executive-level decision-making through portfolio reporting and performance management. Demonstrable experience managing portfolio planning, prioritisation, budgeting and resource management activities. Experience implementing and improving PMO frameworks, processes and governance structures. Technical Skills Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI skills. Strong experience with project and portfolio management tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps and ServiceNow SPM. Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid delivery methodologies. Financial planning, forecasting and budget management expertise. Knowledge of procurement, supplier management and contract governance processes. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills. If you feel this is a good fit for your skills and experience, please send an up to date CV for an immediate response and more information on a fantastic opportunity with a great Client. PLEASE NOTE THE ROLE IS INSIDE IR35 AND 2/3 DAYS A WEEKS ON SITE IN LONDON.

"The Bar is Back" - and we need your financial leadership, commercial insight, and drive for operational excellence to help us scale from 20 million to 70 million bars a year. We create high-quality, sustainable soap products for global brands - and as we enter an exciting phase of rapid growth, we're looking for an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making. From driving robust financial controls and delivering accurate, timely reporting to supporting investment decisions and shaping long-term financial strategy, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our commercial success as we scale - safeguarding profitability, managing risk, and enabling sustainable growth. We do more than produce soap - we also manufacture a variety of personal care products, including hair and body cleansers and aromatic oils. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll help shape the future of our business, working alongside a passionate and innovative workforce committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation. The Role at a Glance: Financial Controller Glasgow / Remote Working Fridays £65,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE + 33 days holiday, rising with service Plus Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and More Full Time - Permanent Hours of Work (37.5hrs per week): 8am - 4.30pm (Mon-Thurs), 8am - 3pm (Fri - working from home) Reporting to: Managing Director Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted Company: UKs Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base Who's products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! And More Your Background / Skills: Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA plus solid practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. Leading and developing a finance team. Experience working with BI tools. Food, Manufacturing, Personal care Ideally exposure to contract manufacturing Our Story: Founded in 1988 by entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, we have always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world's top brands as a leading supplier and partner. As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps. Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. But we're not stopping there - we are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring that our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create. Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well developed SOAP AID programme where we collaborate with NGOs and Charities to donate life saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster across the world demonstrating our commitment to global well-being. We don't just make soap - we create products that align with a better, more sustainable future. The Opportunity: We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the optimisation and innovation of our finance operations as we scale up the business. In this key role, you'll focus on enhancing financial processes, improving reporting accuracy, and strengthening overall financial performance - driving cost control, supporting strategic investments, and ensuring robust financial governance in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. With ambitious growth plans ahead, we need someone who's passionate about financial excellence, data-driven decision making, and helping to shape a sustainable, profitable future. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on financial strategy to support company objectives. • Lead, motivate, and develop the finance team to ensure high performance. • Provide financial guidance to managers and staff to help achieve targets. • Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions. • Prepare annual budgets, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow. • Present financial reports to the Board and participate in monthly meetings. • Oversee Group Reporting, including monthly sales and P&L reports. • Deliver financial updates at fortnightly KPI meetings. • Produce monthly management accounts and Finance Board reports. • Coordinate year-end reporting and external audits. • Manage operational performance reviews and P&L reforecasts. • Prepare monthly 13-week cash flow forecasts. • Authorise and ensure accuracy of supplier payments. • Review product costings with BDM for new business opportunities. • Analyse profitability by customer and product type. • Develop Capex business cases and payback analysis with senior management. • Liaise with auditors to ensure accurate statutory reporting. • Maintain relationships with banking partners and supply management accounts. Education/Qualifications: • Fully ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified along with practical experience in a fast-paced environment ideally within a manufacturing environment. • Educated to degree level. Experience/Skills/Knowledge: • Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a finance team. • Working in a multiple margin control and strict cash-flow management business • Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reports and compliance documentation • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address financial discrepancies and operational inefficiencies. • Knowledge of working with BI tools to drive financial improvements • Proficient in MS Office • Knowledge of integrating new ERP system such as MS Dynamics / Business Central or equivalent would be preferable. Aptitudes/Attributes: • Excellent organisational skills • Strong communication skills with the ability to provide financial information to non-financial stakeholders • Strong analytical skills and capable of breaking down complex financial issues and identifying patterns, risks and opportunities • Good time management skill with the ability to work under pressure • An excellent team player who can work alongside other members of the executive team to deliver the strategic plan of the business Other Job Requirements: • May need to be able to travel What's on Offer: • Competitive Market Salary • 4-weekly pay cycle • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service • Pension • Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary • Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role • Access to who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work, as well as discounts with various retailers. Sounds like a good fit? 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Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed The Model Build team works directly with clients, both independently and in collaboration with other teams across the firm. The models developed support a wide range of business needs, including M&A transactions, debt refinancing, operational restructuring, and ongoing management forecasting. As a Senior Manager, you will take a leading role in the delivery of complex modelling engagements, with responsibility for managing projects, leading client relationships, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. You will oversee team delivery, directing junior team members while maintaining close engagement with senior client stakeholders. You will bring extensive experience in building and reviewing operational and financial models, alongside the ability to manage multiple concurrent engagements in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. You will also play a key role in growing client relationships and identifying opportunities for further work. Our models are bespoke in nature, developed primarily in Excel and tailored to each client's specific requirements. You will lead the translation of business challenges into robust, decision-support models and ensure consistency with modelling best practices across all deliverables. The role will also include opportunities to support Data Visualisation projects, delivering insights for transactions or developing management reporting tools for clients. Training will be provided in Power Query and Power BI, enabling you to design interactive dashboards, automate data transformation, and present complex financial information in a clear, user-friendly format. You'll be someone with: Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Significant experience in a model build-focused role, ideally within advisory, transactions, or consulting environments Advanced financial modelling expertise, with a strong track record of designing and reviewing complex, bespoke models Strong understanding of modelling best practices, including model structure, governance, and auditability Experience leading projects and managing client relationships, including senior stakeholders Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously in fast-paced, high-pressure environments Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to business development You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. 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Bold innovation and leadership. Informed decision-making. Impacting the future. Marketing Performance Senior Manager Internally this role is known as Senior Manager Performance Management £50,000 - £57,000 (+ Benefits) Reports to: Head of Performance Management & Effectiveness Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - starting beginning/Mid September Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office). Visa sponsorship: Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. Closing date: 8 July :55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: Screening call with Hiring Manager, followed competency based interview including task related to the role Interview date: Screening calls 13/14 July, interviews 20/21 July, via Microsoft Teams How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are looking for a proactive and experienced performance professional to join us as Marketing Performance Senior Manager in our Data, Insight and Performance team. Cancer Research UK has a vision of a world where everyone can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. To help achieve this, we're strengthening how we engage and inspire people, evolving the way we use insight, data and digital tools to deepen supporter relationships and grow our impact. Join us at Cancer Research UK as we step into an exciting new chapter of transforming how we engage supporters and accelerate progress towards beating cancer. As a Marketing Performance Senior Manager, you'll act as a strategic performance partner, bringing together audience, marketing and financial performance to tell a clear and compelling story of delivery against plans. You'll work cross-functionally with Finance and specialist teams to provide insight, forecasting, scenario modelling and performance recommendations that drive decision-making, inform investment choices, shape future plans and unlock opportunities for growth. If you're passionate about turning performance data into action and influence, we'd love to hear from you. What will I be doing? Develop and communicate the function performance story (including audience performance) across hub & spoke (and key audiences) working in partnership with other performance managers, Finance and DIP specialist colleagues to ensure a consistent view Facilitate an effective performance management process, establishing function level performance measurement frameworks and enabling regular review of performance, identifying risks and opportunities to ensure insights drive decision making and action in year and during the annual planning process Lead forecasting and financial performance management processes, partnering with Finance, Events and Marketing teams, including annual budget planning, in-year reforecasting, scenario modelling and identification of risks and opportunities to optimise income, expenditure and return on investment. Ensure business stakeholders have easy access to a centralised, consistent, independent, and accessible view of performance which is up to date and relevant. Work with DIP colleagues to identify and enable opportunities to reduce manual work to focus effort on insight and performance storytelling and to identify opportunities for innovation through data to improve our processes, offer and engagement with supporters. Partner with marketing, fundraising and finance teams to set campaign and audience performance targets, ensuring plans are underpinned by robust forecasting, insight and evidence-based assumptions. Monitor campaign and portfolio performance to optimise marketing effectiveness and deliver income ambitions Lead on working with Senior Programme and Senior Product Managers (or equivalent roles) to prioritise, commission and deliver the programme of PM activity. What skills will I need? This role could suit someone with a background as a Marketing Performance Manager, Portfolio Performance Manager Fundraising Performance Manager or Business Performance Manager. Whatever your background, you'll be able to demonstrate Proven experience working with finance, data, insight, and planning or proposition teams to build a unified and trusted view of performance, including setting up frameworks and facilitating regular reviews. Strong understanding of performance measurement techniques across marketing, audience engagement, and organisational effectiveness. Experience of financial performance management, including budget planning, forecasting, reforecasting and scenario modelling, with the ability to translate financial and operational performance into actionable recommendations. Ability to synthesise performance insights across multiple propositions and audiences to support strategic planning and decision-making. Experience contributing to organisational change, particularly in evolving performance culture and embedding audience-led approaches. Understanding of data governance principles and ability to identify and address data literacy needs across teams. Ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations and compelling narratives for non-technical audiences. Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent, with strong analytical and problem-solving Confident communicator with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including in challenging or ambiguous situations. Seeks new methods and innovations in measurement, effectiveness, and performance management to drive improvement and learning. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. Additional Information For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Community spirit. Ceaseless ambition. Passion that just keeps growing. Senior Programme Manager - Give Transformation £56,000 -£62,000 plus benefits Reports to: Head of Proposition Grade: P3 Directorate : Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract : Fixed Term contract till December 2027 Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London. High Flex (1-2 days per week in office) Flexible working requests will be considered. Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. External closing date: 28 June 2026, 23:55 Internal closing date: 5 July 2026, 23:55 How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the application questions and work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: 2 stage interview process consisting of presentation tasks and role-based competency interviews and a presentation task. Interview date: From 14 July 2026 At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. Senior Programme Manager - Give Transformation At Cancer Research UK, our mission is simple: to beat cancer. To get there, we're transforming how people give, making it easier, more effective, and more sustainable for the long term. We're looking for a Senior Programme Manager to lead our ambitious Give Transformation , a complex, high-impact programme focused on redefining regular giving and building next-generation payment and donation experiences. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise, particularly from large, complex private sector environments with sophisticated payment systems to a cause that saves lives. The opportunity You'll take overall responsibility for shaping and delivering our Give Strategy, turning bold ambition into clear priorities, accountable delivery and measurable outcomes. Working across Marketing, Fundraising, Technology and Finance, you'll lead a diverse portfolio of change, ensuring strong governance, pace, and alignment with CRUK's wider transformation agenda. This is a critical leadership role where you'll: Drive end-to-end delivery of a complex, cross-functional transformation Bring clarity to priorities, sequencing and ownership across multiple workstreams Establish strong governance, decision making forums and controls Manage dependencies, risks and resources across a large-scale programme Build senior stakeholder alignment, providing both support and challenge Maintain momentum, unblock issues and ensure delivery against outcomes Who we're looking for You'll be a proven programme leader with experience operating at scale-ideally in organisations with complex payment systems or customer journeys. You bring: Strong strategic mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes Experience leading large transformation programmes across matrixed organisations Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and driving decisions Expertise in governance, planning, and delivery across technology and business change A data-driven, agile approach to delivering value Why join us? This is your chance to use your skills to solve meaningful, real-world challenges-helping to build the future of giving and accelerate progress towards a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. Bring your expertise. Help us beat cancer. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human: Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. Internal Eligibility criteria Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month 'getting started' period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview. All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have: completed their getting started period discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment) If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application. Additional information For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at . For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

A job opportunity has arisen for an experienced PMO Manager to join a highly established organisation during a period of rapid technical and business transformation. Reporting to the Head of Programme Management, the PMO Manager will work closely with the Programme Manager, Project Managers, IT Business Analysts, and key business sponsors/stakeholders to support project definition, to initiate, plan and deliver projects, demonstrating string governance and reporting progress tracking to plan. You will join an innovative and fast-paced IT team during a period of transition and transformation, liaising with several key senior stakeholders, whilst successfully influencing key decision making to ensure the IT Programme of works is initiated and delivered within the required timelines. The PMO Manager will be responsible for establishing effective governance and controls and for ensuring that all projects progress appropriately through governance and that quality is maintained. You will take ownership of the IT PMO, establishing effective governance and controls, and leading on the definition, rollout and adoption of these governance and controls. You will ensure that all projects adopt the PMO governance and controls, with appropriate reporting and assurance to ensure compliance and effective portfolio prioritisation, risk management and financial controls. You will ensure adoption or/and adherence to effective change control processes across projects, whilst providing targeted and timely Management Information on all activities. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate: A proven track record of having worked as a PMO Manager Extensive PMO Management experience, with the ability to define, deploy and control a programme or portfolio method that supports project managers in delivering to time and budget agreements Knowledge of PMO Management tools You should ideally have experience working in the Utilities sector / experience of delivering IT solutions in or for utilities clients Have experience of managing a portfolio of projects and/or programmes of work/PMO function in a largely outsourced environment Experience of financial ownership of portfolios and projects in a variety of different contractual situations Process and Governance design and implementation expertise Degree level educated PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent Project Management qualification is essential This position offers excellent scope for career progression plus a benefits package that includes: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Bonus scheme Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution) 14 x salary Life Insurance Flexible benefits scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance and health cash-plans Access to Financial Wellbeing Programme Enhanced pay for parental leave Retail discounts and cashback scheme Flexible/hybrid working options If you would like to discuss this position further, please apply with an updated CV or contact me for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer. The organisation is a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. They support people facing financial hardship to access the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, while working to challenge stigma and change the systems that drive financial insecurity. This is a full-time, permanent role paying a salary of £45,155 per annum. The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in London. The Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering high-quality stewardship and identifying opportunities for growth. You will support the development of commercial opportunities and the new business pipeline for the organisation's digital tools, including sales, licensing and strategic partnership opportunities that embed the tools into partner customer journeys and generate sustainable income. The organisation are looking for candidates with an understanding of corporate charity partnerships, social impact, and Environmental Social Governance (ESG). You will have a track record of building, managing and growing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to identify opportunities to grow existing partnerships and secure new business. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus. If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

What you'll be doing As Deputy Director of Parliamentary Safety, you'll play a pivotal leadership role within the Parliamentary Safety Team (PST), helping to shape and deliver the strategic direction for safety across the UK Parliament. Working at the heart of the House of Commons, you'll operate in a uniquely complex and high-profile environment, ensuring that safety is embedded consistently, proportionately and effectively across both Houses. This is an exciting opportunity to influence safety culture at scale, supporting a major transformation programme in one of the most recognisable institutions in the world.Reporting to the Director of Parliamentary Safety, you will lead the development and implementation of the Parliamentary Safety Strategy and oversee the operational, construction and assurance safety teams. You'll be responsible for driving excellence in the Safety Management System, ensuring alignment with ISO 45001, and embedding robust health and safety arrangements across the organisation. Acting as a visible and influential leader, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, providing expert advice, strengthening governance, and ensuring safety remains a clear and consistent priority.This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year. Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27% Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns. What we're looking for. Qualifications: A relevant professional qualification, such as NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6 in Safety or degree in a safety related discipline and significant experience in construction and/or facilities management areas. CMIOSH certification or working towards/ equivalent. Experience of successfully managing relevant ISO systems e.g. ISO:45001. ISO accredited Internal Auditor or willingness to obtain within the first year.Ability to build strong collaborative partnerships at all levels and create a teamwork environment to achieve organisational goals, taking the initiative as required and upholding and embedding the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion at all times.Significant experience of leading and managing a large team in a complex, multi-site organisation and successful leadership of a professional multi-disciplinary safety team.Ability to communicate clearly, confidently and persuasively with people at all levels, both orally and in writing.Demonstrable experience of leading and driving process and operational improvement, collecting, analysing and presenting data in a compelling way to aid managerial decision making, developing and implementing proactive safety approaches, innovating, through the use of technology and delivering measurable and sustainable results.Demonstrable experience of managing stakeholders in a sensitive and political environment with the ability to understand their requirements and to provide effective solutions to meet these.How to ApplyCV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your anonymised CV and covering letter with an 500-word limit. More information on the application process can be foundhere: Application process - UK Parliament Additional InformationPlease ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. Please note, the salary package for this role is expected to include a Market Sector Allowance in addition to the advertised salary range, with the exact amount to be confirmed.We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

The starting salary for this role is £73,317 to £80,576 per annum depending on experience based on a 36 hour working week. We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Highways and Planning Solicitor or Lawyer to provide senior-level leadership of our highways and planning legal team and expert legal advice on complex and high value highways and planning matters. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. As the manager of the team there is an expectation of office presence and bringing the team together in person. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The team sits alongside other teams in the County's Legal Services, supporting the work of the County as Highway Authority and Minerals and Waste Planning Authority. The team draft highways and planning agreements, providing advice on planning and highways enforcement and governance, DCO work, appeals, and related litigation. Our support of officers on enforcement directly benefits residents ensuring that obstruction, encroachment and planning breaches are addressed effectively. About the Role You will lead and manage a team of highways and planning lawyers and be the primary contact for a broad range of legal highways and planning issues to support the Council in the provision of its services. You will provide advice to support Council governance for Highways and Planning matters and provide legal support to Planning & Regulatory Committee. If you consider yourself to be an effective and dynamic individual, with experience of managing and supervising people and the ability to motivate others whilst working in a team, then you will likely be well suited to this role. The role will require experience in the relevant areas of law and the following skills and abilities: Experience of leading Highways and Planning legal work Strong stakeholder management skills Ability to provide strategic, commercially focused and risk-based advice at pace An understanding of local government powers and governance Flexibility to prioritise workloads and provide solutions focused advice Exemplary client care and organisational skills Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial experience of the law and practice in this area (5 years+ PQE or demonstrable equivalent) and eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority Ability to lead and represent Legal Services and deputise for the Assistant Director Experience of managing a team Experience of working with clients at all levels and ability to give clear, accurate and solutions focused advice Ability to take on urgent, and sometimes unfamiliar, matters at short notice Ability to manage competing priorities to achieve client deadlines. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Amanda Scally via email at . This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This advert closes at 23:59 on 28 June 2026 with interviews to follow. If you are looking for a role which is challenging and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Assistant Director, Strategic Communications Grade 6, Permanent, Liverpool / London About the job Job summary Are you a senior communicator experienced in engaging audiences and supporting behaviour change? Can you bring your marketing skillset to bear to help charities comply with the law and the public to give with confidence? Do you know how to use insight strategically to communicate with our external and internal audiences? Can you lead teams to deliver creative and engaging digital communications and campaigns? Job Purpose : In this role you will lead our strategic communications and marketing function, deploying your significant experience to help us reach and influence charity trustees, members of the public, and our own staff. Using the full range of communications techniques, and in particular digital communications (owned, earned and paid), your teams will help us to promote good charity governance, the benefits of trusteeship, and giving with confidence. You will support the development of strategic communications as an effective regulatory and engagement tool, leading work including: the development and implementation of integrated communication campaigns increasing the engagement and reach of our owned digital channels being service owner for our digital services that engage charity trustees and the public overseeing internal communications that keeps our staff informed and engaged through a significant period of change Job description Key Responsibilities: Effectively lead the Campaigns team, Digital Communications & Engagement team, and Internal Communications team (circa 15 staff total), ensuring a positive and high-performance culture Work collaboratively working with Directors, Assistant Directors and team Heads to develop integrated communication and marketing campaigns that deliver priority areas of work and improve how the organisation communicates with trustees, the charity sector and the public As Service Owner for the 'Engage' Service, work with colleagues and stakeholders to develop and deliver a vision for our digital trustee engagement and our public Register of charities Work with the Internal Communications Manager and senior leaders to oversee all organisational internal communications and ensure understanding and engagement during a significant time of change for the organisation The postholder will sit on the Communications & Policy Directorate's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Commission's Wider Leadership Team (WLT), contributing to wider management initiatives and supporting the delivery of the annual business plan Engaging and influencing stakeholders, partners and suppliers to broaden the reach and effectiveness of our communications Providing strategic leadership to our cross-directorate communications planning and evaluation, working in line with Government Communications Service (GCS) best practice Oversight and effective deployment of the organisation's marketing budget, working in line with GCS frameworks and requirements. Person specification Ability: Proven ability to segment audiences and target them through different channels (both online and traditional) Ability to research, investigate and analyse facts and numerical data to inform and support effective decision making Ability to plan and prioritise competing demands to ensure performance targets and deadlines are met Ability to explain complex information, in a variety of media, and ensure that the information is understood by the recipient An understanding of how to inform and engage staff during periods of change Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong analytical skills Strong project management skills Experience Substantial background in successfully running integrated communication campaigns to transform the customer journey Successful track record in leading highly motivated, results driven teams Proven ability to effectively communicate complex issues in a compelling way to different audiences Proven advisor to senior audiences, building trust and credibility quickly Experience of project management including budgets, procurement processes and managing suppliers Technical Educated to degree level or with equivalent relevant professional experience Strong understanding of the different approaches to strategic communications and marketing Handling data and information sensitively in accordance with legal requirements Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Seeing the Big Picture

Role: Finance and Procurement Manager Employer: Single Source Regulations Office Sector: Non-Departmental Public Body Location: London / Hybrid / Remote Salary: Up to £59,000 (pro rata) and Civil Service Pension + up to Zones 1-6 London oyster card + 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) Closing Date: 26 June 2026 Interviews planned for: W/c 6 July 2026 Working pattern: Part-time (0.8 FTE). The SSRO welcomes flexible working arrangements. Introduction The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is an executive non-departmental public body that supports the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts established by Part 2 of the Defence Reform Act 2014. It plays a key role in the regulation of the UK government's 'single source,' or non-competitive, procurement of military goods, works and services. The framework places controls on the prices of qualifying defence contracts and requires greater transparency from defence contractors. In conducting its functions, the SSRO aims to ensure that government obtains good value for money in its expenditure on qualifying defence contracts, and that contractors are paid fair and reasonable prices. By working for the SSRO you will be an important part of a dynamic organisation. Our staff have a range of professional skills and include accountants, analysts, economists, researchers, and military experts. The SSRO is seeking a qualified accountant with experience in preparing and managing a corporate budget. This role involves managing a tight budget and provides an opportunity to tackle complex transactions working in an outsourced system environment. You will also be required to provide advice on the SSRO's financial policies and ensuring compliance across the organisation. Working with the Head of Corporate Services, this role will also provide end-to-end procurement support for the organisation's purchasing of goods and services. Whilst a procurement qualification is not needed for this role, some procurement experience (ideally gained in the public sector) is required. Role Responsibilities Finance Lead on the preparation of the SSRO's corporate budget and the subsequent management of it. Ensuring regular review of expenditure takes place; developing relationships with budget holders and/or managers within SSRO and understanding their priorities and spending plans; providing advice and guidance. Communicating and interpreting of financial data to non-financial managers to facilitate monitoring of annual spend outturn on projects and long-term contracts; Production of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and forecast reporting. Liaising with budget holders and/or managers to collate information and identify key financial risks, pressures and opportunities. Adminstration of the quarterly drawdown of Grant-In-Aid funding. Providing input into the development of and then ensuring compliance with finance and procurement policies and procedures. Lead on the production of the Remunertion Report for inclusion in the Annual Report and Accounts. Assist with the management of the outsourced finance and payroll contract and supplier. Liaise with internal and external auditors on matters relating to the budget and remuneration report. Provide cover, as needed for the Finance Manager. Procurement Provide end-to-end procurement support activity, while identifying and managing procurement risks, including: supporting service managers in identifying appropriate routes to market, production of procurement project plans, securing internal approvals and managing any market pre-engagement. preparing and issuing procurement documentation and co-ordinating communications with bidders. supporting evaluation panels, assisting the Legal Team with any contract negotiations and making the contract award; and fulfilling relevant transparency requirements, including the publishing of notices and compliance with relevant government procurement policy. Contribute to the review and development of the SSRO's Procurement Strategy, policy and processes. Undertake periodic reviews and updating of the SSRO's procurement policy and procedures. Manage the SSRO's Contract Register and contract management processes. Liaise with internal and external auditors on matters relating to procurement. General Engage actively with internal and external stakeholders and work closely with them. Manage and maintain effective relationships. Actively learn and develop your skills and experience. Act with integrity, apply the SSRO's governance procedures, and promote good governance. Make best use of available technology and contribute to the delivery of new and innovative ways to deliver our work that improve quality and efficiency. Promote the SSRO's values. Undertake such other duties as the SSRO may require, in line with business need. Support working relationships with the MOD sponsor team, the internal audit function, NAO and HM Treasury. Represent the SSRO in meetings and other forums as requested. Participate actively and constructively in discussions in line with the SSRO's vision, values, objectives, and priorities. What skills do I need to be effective in this role? Essential criteria AAT qualified or Part qualified accountant e.g., CAB, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent Experience of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and supporting senior management with decision making. Experience of supporting end-to-end procurement activity. Strong financial analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions. Good communication skills with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial managers. Intermediate excel skills. Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and a "can do" attitude with the willingness and ability to work flexibly and undertake a wide variety of activities. A natural team player who can interact easily with colleagues and have strong communication skills. An ability to switch between tasks, to quickly get up-to-speed on new subjects and to deliver to sometimes challenging timetables, consistently delivering high quality and robust advice and support. Strong communication skills, with ability to explain and defend a position to a variety of audiences and to express procurement issues in easy-to-understand plain English. A team player who enjoys and has experience of working collaboratively with others. An ability to build strong working relationships, internally and externally, and to engage with stakeholders at all levels in business and government. Desirable criteria Relevant professional qualification(s), or part qualification in procurement and supply. A good understanding of the defence sector. Experience of contract relationship management, and an understanding of how that can deliver and improve value for money. Experience of working in a similarly sized and funded NDPB, or a public body would be an advantage but is not essential Security clearance The role will require you to undergo and successfully secure national security vetting and obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. Applying for the position To apply for the position, please submit both of the following: A covering letter of no more than 1000 words (font size 12), clearly explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined above, using appropriate examples; and Your CV, setting out your qualifications and experience. This should clearly include any professional bodies of which you are a member. Applications that do not contain both covering letter and CV may be rejected. The SSRO embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition. Contact point for applicants:

Expert research & interventions. Long-term vision and strategy. Impacting the future. Project Manager (Strategic Delivery) Cancer Research internal job title is Delivery Manager. Maybe known as project manager in other organisations. (Note this is business PM role not an IT PM role) (£45,000 - £50,000+ Benefits) Grade: P3 Reports to: Senior Delivery Manager Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London . Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. External closing date: 28 June 2026, 23:55 Internal closing date: 6 July :55 Recruitment process: Two stage interview process consisting of presentation task and role-based competency interviews Interview date: Week commencing 13 July 2026 How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. Every day, our people bring skill, dedication and purpose to that mission. But to go further, faster, we need talented individuals ready to make a real impact. This is a high profile Project Manager role within our Strategic Delivery Team, leading complex projects across the Policy, Information and Communications (PIC) directorate and wider CRUK. You'll drive initiatives that improve how we work, building a more effective, collaborative and high performing organisation. A key part of this role is leading the delivery of Cancer Research UK's Annual Report and Accounts, working closely with the Chief Executive, senior leaders and teams across the organisation to showcase our achievements and meet critical regulatory and financial reporting requirements. What you'll be doing You'll play a key role in delivering high impact projects across the PIC directorate and wider organisation, helping shape a more effective, collaborative and high performing CRUK. Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple initiatives, planning, tracking, reporting and removing blocker Work with senior leaders to identify risks, manage dependencies and guide informed decision making Shape clear project visions, objectives, roadmaps and governance alongside sponsors and stakeholders Build and manage integrated delivery plans, ensuring resources and priorities are aligned Drive effective communication across teams, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged at every stage Lead and inspire cross functional teams, creating accountability and momentum Support wider adoption of best practice project delivery across the directorate Act as a trusted expert, providing guidance and support to teams delivering change initiatives What you'll bring You're highly organised, proactive and confident working in complex environments, with a passion for delivering meaningful outcomes. Strong experience in project management and delivery (with knowledge of formal methodologies) Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence working at senior levels Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with a track record of meeting tight deadlines Experience delivering change, designing processes, embedding new ways of working and supporting adoption Strong analytical thinking, able to break down complex problems and present clear solutions A collaborative, influential approach, adapting your style to get the best from others Experience working in matrix organisations and leading cross-functional teams Be part of the progress. Be part of the solution. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human: Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. Internal Eligibility criteria Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month 'getting started' period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview. All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have: completed their getting started period discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment) If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application. Additional Information For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Title: Credit Risk Manager Location: London Hybrid Salary: Up to circa 85,000 Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm Benefits : 30 days annual leave plus public holidays Generous pension: 10% employer contribution (5% employee) Fully funded private healthcare for you and your family, including cancer cover, mental health support, 24/7 GP access, and wellbeing benefits Financial protection with income protection and life assurance (up to 8x salary) 24/7 support via Employee Assistance Programme and access to Mental Health First Aiders Strong focus on development with extensive training and thousands of on-demand learning courses Cycle to Work scheme and electric vehicle lease options via salary sacrifice About the position of Credit Risk Manager : This is a high-impact, hands-on second line credit risk role within an early-stage, innovative bank. You will play a key part in shaping how mortgage credit risk is managed across both first- and second-line activity, with a strong focus on challenging, enhancing, and governing first-line credit decisions, models, and lending frameworks. You will support BAU risk oversight, governance, reporting, and change activity, including new products such as Buy-to-Let (BTL) mortgages. Working closely with underwriting, commercial teams, and senior stakeholders, you will help shape mortgage lending policy, responsible lending approaches, and credit decisioning frameworks, ensuring they remain robust, compliant, and fit for purpose in a fast-evolving environment. This role offers significant exposure to senior management, Credit Risk Committees, and Board-level reporting, alongside the opportunity to help shape the bank's approach to credit risk from an early stage. Responsibilities for the role of Credit Risk Manager : Lead the development, challenge, and enhancement of mortgage credit risk policy, including responsible lending standards and valuations strategy Provide independent second-line oversight of first-line credit risk activities, including underwriting policy, exceptions, and controls Assess and challenge credit risk models, methodologies, and decisioning systems to ensure suitability, accuracy, and regulatory compliance Translate complex data and analysis into clear credit risk insights, proposals, and recommendations, driving implementation through the first line Use credit bureau data and analytics to support and enhance automated credit decisioning Support Credit Risk Committees and governance forums, contributing to effective risk-based decision-making Produce high-quality MI, risk analysis, and reporting for senior management, Executive, and Board-level audiences Apply advanced analytical and modelling techniques using tools such as SAS, Python, R, SQL, VBA, and Power BI Manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment, delivering change and continuous improvement across credit risk frameworks Contribute to strengthening risk culture and supporting broader transformation and change initiatives across the business Operate effectively within UK mortgage regulation (including MCOB) and broader regulatory requirements Experience and skills required for the role of Credit Risk Manager : Experience in mortgage credit risk within a regulated UK lender (bank or building society) Proven experience developing, maintaining, and challenging credit risk policies and lending frameworks Background in assessing credit risk models, methodologies, and decisioning systems Experience working with both first-line credit functions and second-line risk oversight environments Deep understanding of UK mortgage lending regulation (e.g. MCOB) and responsible lending principles Experience using credit bureau data and supporting automated credit decisioning Strong analytical capability with experience producing MI, insights, and reporting for senior stakeholders Proficiency in analytical tools such as SAS, Python, R, SQL, VBA, or Power BI Mortgage lending experience (e.g. underwriting, credit risk, or collections), with Buy-to-Let (BTL) experience highly desirable Exposure to Credit Risk Committees and governance frameworks For more information regarding the role of Credit Risk Manager , please contact us Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC. Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days.