As a Senior People and Culture Partner, you will play a vital role in shaping the people strategy within the retail industry, driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organisational effectiveness. This permanent position, with a Head office based in Nottingham. offers a rewarding opportunity to influence and support the growth of a thriving organisation. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established company in the retail industry, recognised for its commitment to fostering a supportive and innovative work environment. With its roots firmly planted in Annesley, the organisation operates at a large scale and is dedicated to delivering excellence through its people-focused approach. Description Acts as a true partner to MD's, Directors who value and support the people function. Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing expert guidance on HR matters. Lead employee engagement programmes to foster a positive workplace culture. Analyse HR data to drive insights and support decision-making processes. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies. Collaborate with managers to identify and address training and development needs. Oversee talent management processes, including succession planning and performance reviews. Support organisational change initiatives to drive continuous improvement. Profile A successful Senior People and Culture Partner should have: Proven expertise in human resources within the retail industry or a similar sector. Happy in a customer facing, multi site role Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices. Experience in developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives. Ability to analyse complex data and provide actionable insights. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Previous involvement in driving organisational change and cultural development. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 68,000 to 70,000. Permanent role home based role with travel 3 days a week and home for 2 in a regional capacity Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a large organisation in the retail industry. Supportive and innovative company culture. Comprehensive benefits package If you are ready to take the next step in your HR career, apply now to join a team that values your expertise and fosters professional growth.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
As a Senior People and Culture Partner, you will play a vital role in shaping the people strategy within the retail industry, driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organisational effectiveness. This permanent position, with a Head office based in Nottingham. offers a rewarding opportunity to influence and support the growth of a thriving organisation. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established company in the retail industry, recognised for its commitment to fostering a supportive and innovative work environment. With its roots firmly planted in Annesley, the organisation operates at a large scale and is dedicated to delivering excellence through its people-focused approach. Description Acts as a true partner to MD's, Directors who value and support the people function. Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing expert guidance on HR matters. Lead employee engagement programmes to foster a positive workplace culture. Analyse HR data to drive insights and support decision-making processes. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies. Collaborate with managers to identify and address training and development needs. Oversee talent management processes, including succession planning and performance reviews. Support organisational change initiatives to drive continuous improvement. Profile A successful Senior People and Culture Partner should have: Proven expertise in human resources within the retail industry or a similar sector. Happy in a customer facing, multi site role Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices. Experience in developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives. Ability to analyse complex data and provide actionable insights. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Previous involvement in driving organisational change and cultural development. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 68,000 to 70,000. Permanent role home based role with travel 3 days a week and home for 2 in a regional capacity Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a large organisation in the retail industry. Supportive and innovative company culture. Comprehensive benefits package If you are ready to take the next step in your HR career, apply now to join a team that values your expertise and fosters professional growth.
History Teacher - Exciting Permanent Opportunity Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Salary: Fringe MPS1 - Fringe UPS3 (£34,398 - £52,490 per annum) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Start Date: September 2026 A high-achieving and inclusive secondary academy in Cheshunt is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated History Teacher to join its successful Humanities department from September 2026. This permanent, full-time position would suit a passionate History ECT seeking exceptional support and professional development at the beginning of their teaching career. Experienced History Teachers looking to join a collaborative and ambitious school environment are equally encouraged to apply. The school is recognised for its strong community ethos, high standards, and unwavering commitment to student achievement. Staff work within a positive and supportive culture where professional development is prioritised and success is celebrated. As a History Teacher, you will become part of a well-established Humanities faculty with strong leadership, excellent curriculum resources, and a shared commitment to delivering engaging and thought-provoking lessons. Staff benefit from working alongside an experienced and approachable senior leadership team who actively invest in the development and wellbeing of teachers at all stages of their careers. The Principal is highly regarded for his visible leadership, passion for education, and genuine dedication to both staff and students. Teachers are valued, supported, and encouraged to progress professionally within the school and wider trust. According to the school's most recent Ofsted inspection, pupils are "respectful and aspirational," with inspectors praising the calm learning environment and the high expectations established by leaders. Ofsted also highlighted the strong relationships between staff and students, as well as the ambitious curriculum offered throughout the academy. ( reports.ofsted.gov.uk ) Student behaviour is a real strength of the school. Pupils are polite, engaged in learning, and respond positively to the school's clear routines and expectations, allowing teachers to focus on delivering high-quality lessons. What the School Offers: A supportive and experienced Humanities department Excellent induction and mentoring for ECTs High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities A welcoming and collaborative staff team Strong behaviour and attitudes to learning across the school A forward-thinking and supportive senior leadership team Opportunities for career progression within the trust A positive and inclusive school culture The Successful History Teacher Will: Hold UK QTS or be working towards achieving QTS Have a genuine passion for History and education Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across Key Stages Maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement Be committed to supporting pupils of all abilities Contribute positively to the wider school community This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated History Teacher to join a thriving secondary school where staff are supported, students are eager to learn, and leadership is committed to excellence. To apply for this History Teacher role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this History Teacher role now and will be interviewing ASAP. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a History Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful History Teacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references. This History Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Apply for this History Teacher opportunity by sending your CV to Alison at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the History Teacher role within 24 hours. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
History Teacher - Exciting Permanent Opportunity Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Salary: Fringe MPS1 - Fringe UPS3 (£34,398 - £52,490 per annum) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Start Date: September 2026 A high-achieving and inclusive secondary academy in Cheshunt is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated History Teacher to join its successful Humanities department from September 2026. This permanent, full-time position would suit a passionate History ECT seeking exceptional support and professional development at the beginning of their teaching career. Experienced History Teachers looking to join a collaborative and ambitious school environment are equally encouraged to apply. The school is recognised for its strong community ethos, high standards, and unwavering commitment to student achievement. Staff work within a positive and supportive culture where professional development is prioritised and success is celebrated. As a History Teacher, you will become part of a well-established Humanities faculty with strong leadership, excellent curriculum resources, and a shared commitment to delivering engaging and thought-provoking lessons. Staff benefit from working alongside an experienced and approachable senior leadership team who actively invest in the development and wellbeing of teachers at all stages of their careers. The Principal is highly regarded for his visible leadership, passion for education, and genuine dedication to both staff and students. Teachers are valued, supported, and encouraged to progress professionally within the school and wider trust. According to the school's most recent Ofsted inspection, pupils are "respectful and aspirational," with inspectors praising the calm learning environment and the high expectations established by leaders. Ofsted also highlighted the strong relationships between staff and students, as well as the ambitious curriculum offered throughout the academy. ( reports.ofsted.gov.uk ) Student behaviour is a real strength of the school. Pupils are polite, engaged in learning, and respond positively to the school's clear routines and expectations, allowing teachers to focus on delivering high-quality lessons. What the School Offers: A supportive and experienced Humanities department Excellent induction and mentoring for ECTs High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities A welcoming and collaborative staff team Strong behaviour and attitudes to learning across the school A forward-thinking and supportive senior leadership team Opportunities for career progression within the trust A positive and inclusive school culture The Successful History Teacher Will: Hold UK QTS or be working towards achieving QTS Have a genuine passion for History and education Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across Key Stages Maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement Be committed to supporting pupils of all abilities Contribute positively to the wider school community This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated History Teacher to join a thriving secondary school where staff are supported, students are eager to learn, and leadership is committed to excellence. To apply for this History Teacher role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this History Teacher role now and will be interviewing ASAP. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a History Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful History Teacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references. This History Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Apply for this History Teacher opportunity by sending your CV to Alison at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the History Teacher role within 24 hours. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.
We're now recruiting again and exclusively for a world-renowned international business that provide a life-changing service, a global organisation and name with a head office based here in Hemel Hempstead in their luxurious offices. We are helping them find someone to join their Administration Team as what we would describe more as an Events Coordinator type position. To them this is a role that provides administrative support to the internal team at the Hemel site and all relating operations. This will involve coordinating workshops, meetings and more, acting as the main contact for all customers and contacts inside and out of the business. This role is going to be ideal for someone with previous administration experience, good communication/people skills and someone that loves organisation and coordination. You've heard it before, but this role genuinely will be different everyday and you'll be surprised at just how much the days will vary. Initially this is a temporary role to start ASAP depending on availability, with a view to helping support them on an ongoing basis for 2026 and we've seen plenty of people move into a temp to permanent role within the business too. Hybrid working is fully embraced with this company, you'd be working full time hours, Monday to Friday, with some weekly office presence required. The offices are based in the Maylands area of Hemel Hempstead (Free parking on site), so before applying please do ensure this is commutable for you. As this is a temporary position to begin, you would be paid weekly, every Friday, at an hourly rate at the equivalent of just over 29,000 + holiday pay accrual. - There are plenty of benefits that really make this company stand out too, so be sure to ask us more on that! Longer term, if this were to become a more permanent/longer term position you'd be looking at a salary of 30k+. What to expect day-to-day: Organisation/Coordination of all conferences, training courses, meetings, events and more. Point of contact for colleagues, customers and all internal/external stakeholders. Responding to inquiries and either supporting by finding and supplying information or pointing people towards the correct resources. Active involvement in coordinating larger projects and tasks, this will involve resource gathering, material management, data management as well as working with invoices/budgets etc. Document control. Audit management. Providing adhoc admin and office support. What do we need from you: Experience within administration and ideally some form of role that involves coordination, planning, organisation will be of great use here. Ability to work independently, but equally part of a local team and a larger global team. Must be able to easily commute to the Hemel Hempstead, Maylands area. Need to be available to start a role asap and free until the end of the year. Please do not hesitate to call and speak to Bobby on (phone number removed), we are recruiting for this position immediately and looking to book in interviews with a view to starting with this company in July realistically. Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment. Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support.
Jun 20, 2026
Seasonal
We're now recruiting again and exclusively for a world-renowned international business that provide a life-changing service, a global organisation and name with a head office based here in Hemel Hempstead in their luxurious offices. We are helping them find someone to join their Administration Team as what we would describe more as an Events Coordinator type position. To them this is a role that provides administrative support to the internal team at the Hemel site and all relating operations. This will involve coordinating workshops, meetings and more, acting as the main contact for all customers and contacts inside and out of the business. This role is going to be ideal for someone with previous administration experience, good communication/people skills and someone that loves organisation and coordination. You've heard it before, but this role genuinely will be different everyday and you'll be surprised at just how much the days will vary. Initially this is a temporary role to start ASAP depending on availability, with a view to helping support them on an ongoing basis for 2026 and we've seen plenty of people move into a temp to permanent role within the business too. Hybrid working is fully embraced with this company, you'd be working full time hours, Monday to Friday, with some weekly office presence required. The offices are based in the Maylands area of Hemel Hempstead (Free parking on site), so before applying please do ensure this is commutable for you. As this is a temporary position to begin, you would be paid weekly, every Friday, at an hourly rate at the equivalent of just over 29,000 + holiday pay accrual. - There are plenty of benefits that really make this company stand out too, so be sure to ask us more on that! Longer term, if this were to become a more permanent/longer term position you'd be looking at a salary of 30k+. What to expect day-to-day: Organisation/Coordination of all conferences, training courses, meetings, events and more. Point of contact for colleagues, customers and all internal/external stakeholders. Responding to inquiries and either supporting by finding and supplying information or pointing people towards the correct resources. Active involvement in coordinating larger projects and tasks, this will involve resource gathering, material management, data management as well as working with invoices/budgets etc. Document control. Audit management. Providing adhoc admin and office support. What do we need from you: Experience within administration and ideally some form of role that involves coordination, planning, organisation will be of great use here. Ability to work independently, but equally part of a local team and a larger global team. Must be able to easily commute to the Hemel Hempstead, Maylands area. Need to be available to start a role asap and free until the end of the year. Please do not hesitate to call and speak to Bobby on (phone number removed), we are recruiting for this position immediately and looking to book in interviews with a view to starting with this company in July realistically. Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment. Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support.
Director of Human Resources - EMEA West London (with travel to Essex & Amsterdam) Permanent, Full-Time Competitive Executive Package This is a rare and compelling opportunity to take ownership of the entire HR function across a globally recognised lifestyle and apparel brand's EMEA operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, you will be the most senior HR voice in the region, covering three key hubs: West London, Essex, and Amsterdam. This is not a purely strategic role - nor is it purely operational. It demands both. You will shape the people agenda from the boardroom and deliver it on the ground, navigating the nuances of UK and Dutch employment law, building high-performing teams, and embedding a culture that is inclusive, energised, and ready for growth. The brand behind this role is a household name in lifestyle fashion - with a portfolio that spans apparel, fragrance, footwear, and accessories - sold and recognised across global markets. Their EMEA operation is at an exciting point of evolution, and the right person will play a central role in shaping what it becomes. What You'll Be Responsible For - Director of Human Resources EMEA Strategic HR Leadership Partner with the London-based Managing Director and US senior leadership team to align the people strategy with global business priorities Lead organisational design initiatives that drive efficiency and cross-border collaboration between UK and Netherlands teams Act as a trusted coach and advisor to regional directors and department heads on leadership, culture, and talent Talent Acquisition & Performance Oversee recruitment strategy to attract top-tier talent across fashion, retail, and corporate functions in competitive European markets Implement and embed performance management frameworks that foster high performance, continuous feedback, and accountability Lead succession planning and talent reviews to build a robust internal leadership pipeline Employee Relations, Culture & Legal Serve as the primary escalation point for complex ER matters, ensuring resolutions are fair, consistent, and legally compliant Design and deliver engagement initiatives tailored to both corporate office environments and operational/logistics hubs Manage relationships with external employment lawyers across the UK and Netherlands, providing expert internal liaison on disputes, restructuring, and regulatory changes Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Take end-to-end accountability for regional payroll co-ordination across all three EMEA sites, partnering with finance and external payroll vendors Ensure compliance with UK and Dutch employment legislation - including Works Councils and CAO regulations Partner with Global Total Rewards to ensure compensation and benefits packages remain competitive in each market Facilities & Office Operations Oversee EMEA facilities and property operations, managing relationships with landlords, vendors, and health & safety inspectors Lead office space planning, lease renewals, and workplace safety protocols in accordance with local regulations What We're Looking For - Director of Human Resources EMEA The successful candidate will bring a rare combination of commercial credibility, genuine people instinct, and multi-jurisdictional expertise. Specifically, we are seeking: A minimum of 8-10 years' progressive HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership or Director-level role Demonstrable multi-site and cross-border experience, specifically across the UK and the Netherlands Deep knowledge of UK employment law and solid working knowledge of Dutch labour law, including Works Council navigation A background in apparel, retail, wholesale, or consumer goods is highly desirable Proven experience managing payroll operations and vendor relationships across multiple jurisdictions Experience collaborating with external legal counsel on complex European employment matters Exceptional stakeholder management skills - comfortable operating at executive level and influencing across cultural and geographic boundaries CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent); Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration - Master's preferred Fluency in English is essential; Dutch language skills are a distinct advantage What's on Offer Competitive executive salary and performance-based bonus scheme Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, and contributory pension Employee discounts across an extensive portfolio of globally recognised brands A dynamic, international working environment within a creative and collaborative business Real influence - this is a seat at the table, not an advisory function How to Apply - Director of Human Resources EMEA All applications and enquiries are handled with the strictest confidence - your details will never be shared with any third party without your explicit consent, and we will always speak with you before approaching a client on your behalf.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Director of Human Resources - EMEA West London (with travel to Essex & Amsterdam) Permanent, Full-Time Competitive Executive Package This is a rare and compelling opportunity to take ownership of the entire HR function across a globally recognised lifestyle and apparel brand's EMEA operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, you will be the most senior HR voice in the region, covering three key hubs: West London, Essex, and Amsterdam. This is not a purely strategic role - nor is it purely operational. It demands both. You will shape the people agenda from the boardroom and deliver it on the ground, navigating the nuances of UK and Dutch employment law, building high-performing teams, and embedding a culture that is inclusive, energised, and ready for growth. The brand behind this role is a household name in lifestyle fashion - with a portfolio that spans apparel, fragrance, footwear, and accessories - sold and recognised across global markets. Their EMEA operation is at an exciting point of evolution, and the right person will play a central role in shaping what it becomes. What You'll Be Responsible For - Director of Human Resources EMEA Strategic HR Leadership Partner with the London-based Managing Director and US senior leadership team to align the people strategy with global business priorities Lead organisational design initiatives that drive efficiency and cross-border collaboration between UK and Netherlands teams Act as a trusted coach and advisor to regional directors and department heads on leadership, culture, and talent Talent Acquisition & Performance Oversee recruitment strategy to attract top-tier talent across fashion, retail, and corporate functions in competitive European markets Implement and embed performance management frameworks that foster high performance, continuous feedback, and accountability Lead succession planning and talent reviews to build a robust internal leadership pipeline Employee Relations, Culture & Legal Serve as the primary escalation point for complex ER matters, ensuring resolutions are fair, consistent, and legally compliant Design and deliver engagement initiatives tailored to both corporate office environments and operational/logistics hubs Manage relationships with external employment lawyers across the UK and Netherlands, providing expert internal liaison on disputes, restructuring, and regulatory changes Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Take end-to-end accountability for regional payroll co-ordination across all three EMEA sites, partnering with finance and external payroll vendors Ensure compliance with UK and Dutch employment legislation - including Works Councils and CAO regulations Partner with Global Total Rewards to ensure compensation and benefits packages remain competitive in each market Facilities & Office Operations Oversee EMEA facilities and property operations, managing relationships with landlords, vendors, and health & safety inspectors Lead office space planning, lease renewals, and workplace safety protocols in accordance with local regulations What We're Looking For - Director of Human Resources EMEA The successful candidate will bring a rare combination of commercial credibility, genuine people instinct, and multi-jurisdictional expertise. Specifically, we are seeking: A minimum of 8-10 years' progressive HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership or Director-level role Demonstrable multi-site and cross-border experience, specifically across the UK and the Netherlands Deep knowledge of UK employment law and solid working knowledge of Dutch labour law, including Works Council navigation A background in apparel, retail, wholesale, or consumer goods is highly desirable Proven experience managing payroll operations and vendor relationships across multiple jurisdictions Experience collaborating with external legal counsel on complex European employment matters Exceptional stakeholder management skills - comfortable operating at executive level and influencing across cultural and geographic boundaries CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent); Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration - Master's preferred Fluency in English is essential; Dutch language skills are a distinct advantage What's on Offer Competitive executive salary and performance-based bonus scheme Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, and contributory pension Employee discounts across an extensive portfolio of globally recognised brands A dynamic, international working environment within a creative and collaborative business Real influence - this is a seat at the table, not an advisory function How to Apply - Director of Human Resources EMEA All applications and enquiries are handled with the strictest confidence - your details will never be shared with any third party without your explicit consent, and we will always speak with you before approaching a client on your behalf.
We are exclusively partnering with one of our global, highly regarded clients to identify a visionary Senior HR executive with profound expertise in payroll and personnel administration to join their UK head office as Head of Reward Operations UK . As a key leader in the people function you will operate across both strategic and operational axes, so this high-profile role offers a substantial remit, international collaboration, and the significant independence required to drive major transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will position the function as a true business partner utilising data, technology, and emerging AI to optimise costs, mitigate risks, and enhance the overall employee experience whilst ensuring the seamless, compliant delivery of full-scope Payroll, Time, and Personal Administration services. Key Responsibilities: Set a meaningful vision and objectives for the UK team, ensuring close alignment with overarching global business strategies. Ensure all Reward Operations services are delivered on time, to quality, and within cost parameters, while maintaining absolute compliance with UK legislation and GDPR. Lead the assessment, feasibility, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into operations to maximise efficiency while robustly managing associated risks. Foster international harmonisation and standardisation, ensuring the UK function contributes effectively to global projects and works seamlessly with Global Business Services. Resource, develop, and inspire your team. Promote well-being and work-life balance as the cultural norm, actively improving engagement levels and developing individual competencies. Cultivate an environment of continuous improvement and innovation, actively detecting and eliminating non-added-value activities. Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role with exceptional people management skills and a track record of inspiring large teams. Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance. Robust familiarity with payroll software, HRIS, and HCM systems (experience with SAP and Workday is highly advantageous). Demonstrated experience leading significant operational projects underpinned by recognised change management methodologies. A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant professional payroll certifications would be a distinct advantage. Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
We are exclusively partnering with one of our global, highly regarded clients to identify a visionary Senior HR executive with profound expertise in payroll and personnel administration to join their UK head office as Head of Reward Operations UK . As a key leader in the people function you will operate across both strategic and operational axes, so this high-profile role offers a substantial remit, international collaboration, and the significant independence required to drive major transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will position the function as a true business partner utilising data, technology, and emerging AI to optimise costs, mitigate risks, and enhance the overall employee experience whilst ensuring the seamless, compliant delivery of full-scope Payroll, Time, and Personal Administration services. Key Responsibilities: Set a meaningful vision and objectives for the UK team, ensuring close alignment with overarching global business strategies. Ensure all Reward Operations services are delivered on time, to quality, and within cost parameters, while maintaining absolute compliance with UK legislation and GDPR. Lead the assessment, feasibility, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into operations to maximise efficiency while robustly managing associated risks. Foster international harmonisation and standardisation, ensuring the UK function contributes effectively to global projects and works seamlessly with Global Business Services. Resource, develop, and inspire your team. Promote well-being and work-life balance as the cultural norm, actively improving engagement levels and developing individual competencies. Cultivate an environment of continuous improvement and innovation, actively detecting and eliminating non-added-value activities. Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role with exceptional people management skills and a track record of inspiring large teams. Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance. Robust familiarity with payroll software, HRIS, and HCM systems (experience with SAP and Workday is highly advantageous). Demonstrated experience leading significant operational projects underpinned by recognised change management methodologies. A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant professional payroll certifications would be a distinct advantage. Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
Admissions Manager Reporting to: Director of Admissions & Marketing Contract: Full time, term time only plus 30 days in holidays Additional expectations: Occasional evening, weekend and holiday work (particularly in the autumn term) Salary: FTE £45,000-50,000 There are two Admissions Manager roles within the Admissions & Marketing team, both covering junior and senior school entry. One part time Admissions Manager is already in post; this new role will work in close partnership with the existing manager to ensure a seamless, high quality admissions experience. This is a strategically significant position requiring a rare combination of commercial insight, market awareness, efficient operational planning, and exceptional customer service. Collaboration is fundamental. The Admissions Manager will work closely with the Director of Admissions & Marketing, the Head of Marketing and the wider school community to ensure admissions activity, marketing strategy and communications planning are aligned, data driven and mutually reinforcing. Direct line management of Admissions Officer and shared line management of Data & Systems Officer. Key Skills and Attributes Exceptional organisational and planning skills - able to design, manage and refine efficient, multi stage admissions processes throughout the year Strong commercial and market insight - understands local demographics, feeder school dynamics, competitor activity and parent decision making behaviours, using this intelligence to inform strategy and planning Collaborative working style - works closely with the Director of Admissions & Marketing, the Head of Marketing and the second Admissions Manager to ensure aligned, strategic delivery of annual strategic plan Excellent interpersonal skills - confident engaging with prospective families, feeder schools, staff, Governors and the wider community Outstanding communication skills - able to deliver clear, timely and accurate information through written, verbal and face to face channels Ability to operate at a senior level - supports the Director and the wider Senior Management Team to guide, support and direct staff in delivering an excellent experience for prospective families High level of professionalism and discretion - represents the school with integrity and confidence Capacity to manage peak period workloads - ensures the Admissions office is appropriately staffed during busy holiday periods, particularly in Autumn and early Spring Confident decision maker - able to take initiative and uphold the school's standards for the prospective family experience Leadership and line management experience - capable of motivating, developing and managing the Systems & Data Officer and the Admissions Officer Responsibilities Process and Planning Work with the Marketing team to manage the end to end communications journey for prospective parents, from initial enquiry to acceptance of a place Work with the Director to set and manage the annual Admissions budget Provide strategic input into advertising planning ahead of the Autumn Open Events season Collaborate with the Director to maintain and annually update a local area map showing feeder school patterns and family locations, using this data to inform strategic planning and market positioning Initial Enquiries Build strong, positive relationships with prospective families Gather and record all relevant information to evaluate and prioritise enquiries, ensuring the Admissions database remains accurate and up to date Ensure timely and personalised follow ups to all enquiries Provide a tailored, high quality service to high priority enquirers, including: understanding family needs, encouraging school visits and signposting relevant events Visits & Tours Manage appointment bookings and liaise with relevant staff Oversee the organisation of group and individual families' tours Ensure visiting families' information is accurate and available to the Head and relevant staff Ensure all visits are followed up promptly by email or telephone Events Work with the Director to organise and attend events for prospective and registered pupils, including taster days and Open Events and Welcome Events Oversee operational planning for Admissions events, delegating tasks to Admissions Officer as appropriate Manage team rotas for out of hours Admissions events and enquiry monitoring Applications Oversee all administrative aspects of the admissions process for new families, working closely with Systems & Data Office to ensure the application experience is as user-friendly and intuitive as possible Liaise closely with the Junior School and Sixth Form regarding admissions and pupil transitions Manage entrance tests, including coordination with teaching staff and remote assessments for overseas applicants Maintain proactive communication with families throughout the process, including after assessments and during the joining papers stage Liaise with the Bursar's office regarding financial assistance applications, projected pupil roll and fee related matters Work with School Data Manager and Pastoral team to ensure new joiners in Years 8-10 are placed in appropriate teaching groups, tutor groups and mentoring arrangements Information Management Manage development and updates of Appliccaa system Provide statistical information and reports for the Head, SMT and Governors Work with the Director, Head and Head of Junior School on offer numbers, waiting lists and admissions decisions Feeder Schools and Market Insight Work closely with the Director to develop and implement a feeder school strategy and action plan Build detailed knowledge of feeder and competitor schools, using this insight to inform planning and positioning Prepare demographic and market related reports as required by the Director Management & Development Act as joint line manager to the Admissions Office and Systems & Data Officer, ensuring they are motivated, trained and appraised in line with school policies Undertake relevant training as agreed with the Director Person Specification Essential Proven experience in admissions, marketing, customer experience, or a related professional services environment Demonstrable success in managing complex, multi stage processes with high levels of accuracy and organisation Experience working in a competitive, customer facing environment where service quality directly influences outcomes Strong understanding of market dynamics, including demographics, competitor behaviour and customer decision making Experience delivering strategic plans and contributing to organisational planning cycles Line management experience, including motivating and developing staff Experience working collaboratively with senior leaders and cross functional teams High level of digital literacy, including CRM/database management and Microsoft Office applications Ability to analyse data, identify trends and use insight to inform decision making Confident decision maker with sound judgement and the ability to act autonomously when required Desirable Experience working in an independent school or education sector admissions environment Knowledge of SIMS or similar school management systems Experience managing events, including planning, logistics and stakeholder coordination Understanding of the local educational landscape, including feeder schools and competitor schools Personal Attributes Warm, welcoming and professional manner, with a genuine commitment to delivering best in class customer service Commercially aware, with the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational realities Proactive and forward thinking, anticipating challenges and identifying opportunities for improvement Calm under pressure, particularly during peak admissions periods and high stakes events Collaborative and team oriented, valuing partnership with colleagues across Admissions, Marketing and the wider school Discreet and trustworthy, able to handle sensitive information with professionalism Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast paced, dynamic environment Personally invested in upholding the school's values and representing the school with integrity Application procedure: The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School's Safer Recruitment procedures. The application should be submitted electronically to: or by post to: Mrs A Ross, Human Resources, Colfe's School, Horn Park Lane, London SE12 8AW Applications should be sent by 12noon on Friday 12th June. Colfe's reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary. Colfe's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening . click apply for full job details
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Admissions Manager Reporting to: Director of Admissions & Marketing Contract: Full time, term time only plus 30 days in holidays Additional expectations: Occasional evening, weekend and holiday work (particularly in the autumn term) Salary: FTE £45,000-50,000 There are two Admissions Manager roles within the Admissions & Marketing team, both covering junior and senior school entry. One part time Admissions Manager is already in post; this new role will work in close partnership with the existing manager to ensure a seamless, high quality admissions experience. This is a strategically significant position requiring a rare combination of commercial insight, market awareness, efficient operational planning, and exceptional customer service. Collaboration is fundamental. The Admissions Manager will work closely with the Director of Admissions & Marketing, the Head of Marketing and the wider school community to ensure admissions activity, marketing strategy and communications planning are aligned, data driven and mutually reinforcing. Direct line management of Admissions Officer and shared line management of Data & Systems Officer. Key Skills and Attributes Exceptional organisational and planning skills - able to design, manage and refine efficient, multi stage admissions processes throughout the year Strong commercial and market insight - understands local demographics, feeder school dynamics, competitor activity and parent decision making behaviours, using this intelligence to inform strategy and planning Collaborative working style - works closely with the Director of Admissions & Marketing, the Head of Marketing and the second Admissions Manager to ensure aligned, strategic delivery of annual strategic plan Excellent interpersonal skills - confident engaging with prospective families, feeder schools, staff, Governors and the wider community Outstanding communication skills - able to deliver clear, timely and accurate information through written, verbal and face to face channels Ability to operate at a senior level - supports the Director and the wider Senior Management Team to guide, support and direct staff in delivering an excellent experience for prospective families High level of professionalism and discretion - represents the school with integrity and confidence Capacity to manage peak period workloads - ensures the Admissions office is appropriately staffed during busy holiday periods, particularly in Autumn and early Spring Confident decision maker - able to take initiative and uphold the school's standards for the prospective family experience Leadership and line management experience - capable of motivating, developing and managing the Systems & Data Officer and the Admissions Officer Responsibilities Process and Planning Work with the Marketing team to manage the end to end communications journey for prospective parents, from initial enquiry to acceptance of a place Work with the Director to set and manage the annual Admissions budget Provide strategic input into advertising planning ahead of the Autumn Open Events season Collaborate with the Director to maintain and annually update a local area map showing feeder school patterns and family locations, using this data to inform strategic planning and market positioning Initial Enquiries Build strong, positive relationships with prospective families Gather and record all relevant information to evaluate and prioritise enquiries, ensuring the Admissions database remains accurate and up to date Ensure timely and personalised follow ups to all enquiries Provide a tailored, high quality service to high priority enquirers, including: understanding family needs, encouraging school visits and signposting relevant events Visits & Tours Manage appointment bookings and liaise with relevant staff Oversee the organisation of group and individual families' tours Ensure visiting families' information is accurate and available to the Head and relevant staff Ensure all visits are followed up promptly by email or telephone Events Work with the Director to organise and attend events for prospective and registered pupils, including taster days and Open Events and Welcome Events Oversee operational planning for Admissions events, delegating tasks to Admissions Officer as appropriate Manage team rotas for out of hours Admissions events and enquiry monitoring Applications Oversee all administrative aspects of the admissions process for new families, working closely with Systems & Data Office to ensure the application experience is as user-friendly and intuitive as possible Liaise closely with the Junior School and Sixth Form regarding admissions and pupil transitions Manage entrance tests, including coordination with teaching staff and remote assessments for overseas applicants Maintain proactive communication with families throughout the process, including after assessments and during the joining papers stage Liaise with the Bursar's office regarding financial assistance applications, projected pupil roll and fee related matters Work with School Data Manager and Pastoral team to ensure new joiners in Years 8-10 are placed in appropriate teaching groups, tutor groups and mentoring arrangements Information Management Manage development and updates of Appliccaa system Provide statistical information and reports for the Head, SMT and Governors Work with the Director, Head and Head of Junior School on offer numbers, waiting lists and admissions decisions Feeder Schools and Market Insight Work closely with the Director to develop and implement a feeder school strategy and action plan Build detailed knowledge of feeder and competitor schools, using this insight to inform planning and positioning Prepare demographic and market related reports as required by the Director Management & Development Act as joint line manager to the Admissions Office and Systems & Data Officer, ensuring they are motivated, trained and appraised in line with school policies Undertake relevant training as agreed with the Director Person Specification Essential Proven experience in admissions, marketing, customer experience, or a related professional services environment Demonstrable success in managing complex, multi stage processes with high levels of accuracy and organisation Experience working in a competitive, customer facing environment where service quality directly influences outcomes Strong understanding of market dynamics, including demographics, competitor behaviour and customer decision making Experience delivering strategic plans and contributing to organisational planning cycles Line management experience, including motivating and developing staff Experience working collaboratively with senior leaders and cross functional teams High level of digital literacy, including CRM/database management and Microsoft Office applications Ability to analyse data, identify trends and use insight to inform decision making Confident decision maker with sound judgement and the ability to act autonomously when required Desirable Experience working in an independent school or education sector admissions environment Knowledge of SIMS or similar school management systems Experience managing events, including planning, logistics and stakeholder coordination Understanding of the local educational landscape, including feeder schools and competitor schools Personal Attributes Warm, welcoming and professional manner, with a genuine commitment to delivering best in class customer service Commercially aware, with the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational realities Proactive and forward thinking, anticipating challenges and identifying opportunities for improvement Calm under pressure, particularly during peak admissions periods and high stakes events Collaborative and team oriented, valuing partnership with colleagues across Admissions, Marketing and the wider school Discreet and trustworthy, able to handle sensitive information with professionalism Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast paced, dynamic environment Personally invested in upholding the school's values and representing the school with integrity Application procedure: The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School's Safer Recruitment procedures. The application should be submitted electronically to: or by post to: Mrs A Ross, Human Resources, Colfe's School, Horn Park Lane, London SE12 8AW Applications should be sent by 12noon on Friday 12th June. Colfe's reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary. Colfe's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening . click apply for full job details
Your new company A new opportunity to work in the social housing sector. The Head of Repairs and Maintenance will lead the delivery of a truly customer-focused repairs and maintenance management service. The role is specifically responsible for our directly delivering responsive and vacant home repair services. You will work with the Director of Homes and the Heads of Customer to ensure customers remain at the heart of the organisation and that we deliver on our regulatory, compliance and value for money requirements. Key to this role will be effective communications with customers, stakeholders, and colleagues, along with strong leadership and performance management. You will manage a team including Voids Manager, Habitations Manager and two maintenance managers. This is a 12 months FTC. Provide authentic, inspirational, and innovative leadership to provide an efficient, consistent, and right first-time customer experience. Responsibility for the delivery of responsive and vacant home repair services, work planning and scheduling, and works in relation to the Housing Disrepair & Habitation Act. Work collaboratively with senior management team to deliver operational plans to drive improvements in key corporate performance targets. Oversee the operational performance and delivery of the service for both directly employed colleagues and subcontractor resources to the agreed service standards. Insight into action - Implementation of strategies, policies and procedures relating to pre-emptive solutions for customers. Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and robust procurement and contract management systems. Ensures that disaster management, business continuity and other emergency plans are in place for the services under your control, and you continually review these with colleagues to cover the appropriate range of scenarios. Ensure compliance in respect of governance and adherence to relevant statutory and regulatory provisions. Manage risks associated with areas under the jobholder's control. Prepare, manage and control budgets, ensuring value for money is achieved and that expenditure is approved, questioned and controlled in line with agreed procedure. Ensure that the service delivered is in line with the requirements of customers and that the customer's voice is heard. About you: Substantial Repairs and Maintenance experience in a customer-facing environment. Experience in leading, managing, motivating, and developing people and teams by providing clear goals and direction through effective and regular performance management. Can confidently communicate and influence across the range of the organisation (up to Exec level) and externally, including presentations and report writing. Able to constructively challenge and give/receive feedback to all stakeholders about all areas of the business. Sound demonstrable financial & business acumen skills including management of budgets, risks and robust project management. Ability to manage, interpret and manipulate large, complex data sets, produce high quality reports and decide future action/strategy. Extensive experience of Health, Safety, compliance and within the housing sector and / or commercial property sector. Significant experience of the Housing Health and Safety rating system (HHSRS), disrepair and the Human Habitation Act 2018. Benefits: - Agile working - 57,014 to 63,349 salary - 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Increases with length of service - Free health cover - Buy and sell holidays What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
Your new company A new opportunity to work in the social housing sector. The Head of Repairs and Maintenance will lead the delivery of a truly customer-focused repairs and maintenance management service. The role is specifically responsible for our directly delivering responsive and vacant home repair services. You will work with the Director of Homes and the Heads of Customer to ensure customers remain at the heart of the organisation and that we deliver on our regulatory, compliance and value for money requirements. Key to this role will be effective communications with customers, stakeholders, and colleagues, along with strong leadership and performance management. You will manage a team including Voids Manager, Habitations Manager and two maintenance managers. This is a 12 months FTC. Provide authentic, inspirational, and innovative leadership to provide an efficient, consistent, and right first-time customer experience. Responsibility for the delivery of responsive and vacant home repair services, work planning and scheduling, and works in relation to the Housing Disrepair & Habitation Act. Work collaboratively with senior management team to deliver operational plans to drive improvements in key corporate performance targets. Oversee the operational performance and delivery of the service for both directly employed colleagues and subcontractor resources to the agreed service standards. Insight into action - Implementation of strategies, policies and procedures relating to pre-emptive solutions for customers. Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and robust procurement and contract management systems. Ensures that disaster management, business continuity and other emergency plans are in place for the services under your control, and you continually review these with colleagues to cover the appropriate range of scenarios. Ensure compliance in respect of governance and adherence to relevant statutory and regulatory provisions. Manage risks associated with areas under the jobholder's control. Prepare, manage and control budgets, ensuring value for money is achieved and that expenditure is approved, questioned and controlled in line with agreed procedure. Ensure that the service delivered is in line with the requirements of customers and that the customer's voice is heard. About you: Substantial Repairs and Maintenance experience in a customer-facing environment. Experience in leading, managing, motivating, and developing people and teams by providing clear goals and direction through effective and regular performance management. Can confidently communicate and influence across the range of the organisation (up to Exec level) and externally, including presentations and report writing. Able to constructively challenge and give/receive feedback to all stakeholders about all areas of the business. Sound demonstrable financial & business acumen skills including management of budgets, risks and robust project management. Ability to manage, interpret and manipulate large, complex data sets, produce high quality reports and decide future action/strategy. Extensive experience of Health, Safety, compliance and within the housing sector and / or commercial property sector. Significant experience of the Housing Health and Safety rating system (HHSRS), disrepair and the Human Habitation Act 2018. Benefits: - Agile working - 57,014 to 63,349 salary - 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Increases with length of service - Free health cover - Buy and sell holidays What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)
Wallace Hind Selection LTD
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Are you an established Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, or Head of Finance, looking to work in a progressive environment and for an international company? Do you possess SAP knowledge and ISO accreditation experience? We welcome applications from accounting professionals from different business-to-business industry backgrounds, who can lead a team of two. This is a hands-on, office-based role with discretionary flexibility. BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000 BENEFITS: Working Hours - 39 hours per week Annual Bonus - up to £3,000, based on company performance (75% on sales achievement, 25% on personal KPIs) 23 Days Annual Holiday (Plus a birthday day), rising to 25 days & Statutory Days Contributory Pension (Employee 4% / Employer 7%) Private Medical Insurance (after one year) Life Assurance (4x annual salary) Christmas Shutdown Free Parking LOCATION: Office-based in Kettering COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Market Harborough, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Raunds, Oundle, Thrapston, Rugby, Daventry, Stamford, Huntingdon. JOB DESCRIPTION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B Reporting to our Managing Director, as our Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team with two reports, and be accountable for all areas of strategic and operational finance. In addition, you will act as first response for company-wide HR matters, guided by our global practices and the support of our third-party HR Advisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B As our Finance Manager, your job will include: Ensuring group reporting deadlines and budgeting requirements are met. Compliance with all aspects of statutory and tax regulations. Acting as key point of contact to third party service suppliers. Providing company-wide HR support. Project Lead relating to projects, including ISO ongoing accreditation, Environmental Social Governance compliance, Corporate Compliance, etc. Working closely with Management Accountant to ensure all monthly, quarterly and half yearly group reporting requirements are met. Drafting of month end management report(s) including applying finance data to Managing Director. Preparation of budget including all supporting schedules and presentation for group budget meeting. Ensuring budget is completed in SAP and other SAP inputs are completed following budget finalisation. Compiling and inputting monthly sales forecasts and quarterly forecasting schedules in Tagetik. Reviewing monthly corporation tax calculation and preparation of six-monthly deferred tax schedule in accordance with group requirements. Working closely with the appointed auditors for the completion of year end reporting pack and disclosure schedules in accordance with IFRS standards. Preparation of tax pack for tax advisors. Reviewing / agreeing tax computation and tax return. Preparation of reconciliation schedules between group and local statutory reporting, creating statutory TB for auditors. Reviewing and authorising quarterly VAT return prepared by the Assistant Financial Controller. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B To be successful in your application, you will have tangible experience of working in a similar role. In addition to this you will also be able to demonstrate: ACCA/CIMA qualified with credible post qualification experience. Experience of using SAP and financial reporting software (advantageous). Experience in ISO accreditation (advantageous). Ability to communicate effectively with both immediate team and with colleagues across Europe. Resilient to pressures of fast demand culture. Ability to work flexibility and be prepared to implement change. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy OUR COMPANY: We are an international manufacturer of high-quality material handling solutions. We deliver a very broad range of product solutions, in very high demand, and which are sold into a diversified range of growing industry sectors. Our customer base includes many global household-named brands. Whilst we operate globally and have several thousand employees, we regularly connect with our international colleagues. Locally our annual turnover is £25-£30m and with close to 25 staff, we provide a modern working environment, excellent training, work/life balance, and secure employment. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Financial Manager, ACCA, CIMA, Accountant, Head of Finance, HR, Human Resources. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JK18514, Wallace Hind Selection
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Are you an established Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, or Head of Finance, looking to work in a progressive environment and for an international company? Do you possess SAP knowledge and ISO accreditation experience? We welcome applications from accounting professionals from different business-to-business industry backgrounds, who can lead a team of two. This is a hands-on, office-based role with discretionary flexibility. BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000 BENEFITS: Working Hours - 39 hours per week Annual Bonus - up to £3,000, based on company performance (75% on sales achievement, 25% on personal KPIs) 23 Days Annual Holiday (Plus a birthday day), rising to 25 days & Statutory Days Contributory Pension (Employee 4% / Employer 7%) Private Medical Insurance (after one year) Life Assurance (4x annual salary) Christmas Shutdown Free Parking LOCATION: Office-based in Kettering COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Market Harborough, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Raunds, Oundle, Thrapston, Rugby, Daventry, Stamford, Huntingdon. JOB DESCRIPTION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B Reporting to our Managing Director, as our Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team with two reports, and be accountable for all areas of strategic and operational finance. In addition, you will act as first response for company-wide HR matters, guided by our global practices and the support of our third-party HR Advisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B As our Finance Manager, your job will include: Ensuring group reporting deadlines and budgeting requirements are met. Compliance with all aspects of statutory and tax regulations. Acting as key point of contact to third party service suppliers. Providing company-wide HR support. Project Lead relating to projects, including ISO ongoing accreditation, Environmental Social Governance compliance, Corporate Compliance, etc. Working closely with Management Accountant to ensure all monthly, quarterly and half yearly group reporting requirements are met. Drafting of month end management report(s) including applying finance data to Managing Director. Preparation of budget including all supporting schedules and presentation for group budget meeting. Ensuring budget is completed in SAP and other SAP inputs are completed following budget finalisation. Compiling and inputting monthly sales forecasts and quarterly forecasting schedules in Tagetik. Reviewing monthly corporation tax calculation and preparation of six-monthly deferred tax schedule in accordance with group requirements. Working closely with the appointed auditors for the completion of year end reporting pack and disclosure schedules in accordance with IFRS standards. Preparation of tax pack for tax advisors. Reviewing / agreeing tax computation and tax return. Preparation of reconciliation schedules between group and local statutory reporting, creating statutory TB for auditors. Reviewing and authorising quarterly VAT return prepared by the Assistant Financial Controller. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B To be successful in your application, you will have tangible experience of working in a similar role. In addition to this you will also be able to demonstrate: ACCA/CIMA qualified with credible post qualification experience. Experience of using SAP and financial reporting software (advantageous). Experience in ISO accreditation (advantageous). Ability to communicate effectively with both immediate team and with colleagues across Europe. Resilient to pressures of fast demand culture. Ability to work flexibility and be prepared to implement change. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy OUR COMPANY: We are an international manufacturer of high-quality material handling solutions. We deliver a very broad range of product solutions, in very high demand, and which are sold into a diversified range of growing industry sectors. Our customer base includes many global household-named brands. Whilst we operate globally and have several thousand employees, we regularly connect with our international colleagues. Locally our annual turnover is £25-£30m and with close to 25 staff, we provide a modern working environment, excellent training, work/life balance, and secure employment. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Financial Manager, ACCA, CIMA, Accountant, Head of Finance, HR, Human Resources. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JK18514, Wallace Hind Selection
Are you an established Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, or Head of Finance, looking to work in a progressive environment and for an international company? Do you possess SAP knowledge and ISO accreditation experience? We welcome applications from accounting professionals from different business-to-business industry backgrounds, who can lead a team of two. This is a hands-on, office-based role with discretionary flexibility. BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000 BENEFITS: Working Hours - 39 hours per week Annual Bonus - up to £3,000, based on company performance (75% on sales achievement, 25% on personal KPIs) 23 Days Annual Holiday (Plus a birthday day), rising to 25 days & Statutory Days Contributory Pension (Employee 4% / Employer 7%) Private Medical Insurance (after one year) Life Assurance (4x annual salary) Christmas Shutdown Free Parking LOCATION: Office-based in Kettering COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Market Harborough, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Raunds, Oundle, Thrapston, Rugby, Daventry, Stamford, Huntingdon. JOB DESCRIPTION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B Reporting to our Managing Director, as our Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team with two reports, and be accountable for all areas of strategic and operational finance. In addition, you will act as first response for company-wide HR matters, guided by our global practices and the support of our third-party HR Advisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B As our Finance Manager, your job will include: Ensuring group reporting deadlines and budgeting requirements are met. Compliance with all aspects of statutory and tax regulations. Acting as key point of contact to third party service suppliers. Providing company-wide HR support. Project Lead relating to projects, including ISO ongoing accreditation, Environmental Social Governance compliance, Corporate Compliance, etc. Working closely with Management Accountant to ensure all monthly, quarterly and half yearly group reporting requirements are met. Drafting of month end management report(s) including applying finance data to Managing Director. Preparation of budget including all supporting schedules and presentation for group budget meeting. Ensuring budget is completed in SAP and other SAP inputs are completed following budget finalisation. Compiling and inputting monthly sales forecasts and quarterly forecasting schedules in Tagetik. Reviewing monthly corporation tax calculation and preparation of six-monthly deferred tax schedule in accordance with group requirements. Working closely with the appointed auditors for the completion of year end reporting pack and disclosure schedules in accordance with IFRS standards. Preparation of tax pack for tax advisors. Reviewing / agreeing tax computation and tax return. Preparation of reconciliation schedules between group and local statutory reporting, creating statutory TB for auditors. Reviewing and authorising quarterly VAT return prepared by the Assistant Financial Controller. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B To be successful in your application, you will have tangible experience of working in a similar role. In addition to this you will also be able to demonstrate: ACCA/CIMA qualified with credible post qualification experience. Experience of using SAP and financial reporting software (advantageous). Experience in ISO accreditation (advantageous). Ability to communicate effectively with both immediate team and with colleagues across Europe. Resilient to pressures of fast demand culture. Ability to work flexibility and be prepared to implement change. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy OUR COMPANY: We are an international manufacturer of high-quality material handling solutions. We deliver a very broad range of product solutions, in very high demand, and which are sold into a diversified range of growing industry sectors. Our customer base includes many global household-named brands. Whilst we operate globally and have several thousand employees, we regularly connect with our international colleagues. Locally our annual turnover is £25-£30m and with close to 25 staff, we provide a modern working environment, excellent training, work/life balance, and secure employment. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Financial Manager, ACCA, CIMA, Accountant, Head of Finance, HR, Human Resources. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JK18514, Wallace Hind Selection
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Are you an established Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, or Head of Finance, looking to work in a progressive environment and for an international company? Do you possess SAP knowledge and ISO accreditation experience? We welcome applications from accounting professionals from different business-to-business industry backgrounds, who can lead a team of two. This is a hands-on, office-based role with discretionary flexibility. BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000 BENEFITS: Working Hours - 39 hours per week Annual Bonus - up to £3,000, based on company performance (75% on sales achievement, 25% on personal KPIs) 23 Days Annual Holiday (Plus a birthday day), rising to 25 days & Statutory Days Contributory Pension (Employee 4% / Employer 7%) Private Medical Insurance (after one year) Life Assurance (4x annual salary) Christmas Shutdown Free Parking LOCATION: Office-based in Kettering COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Market Harborough, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Raunds, Oundle, Thrapston, Rugby, Daventry, Stamford, Huntingdon. JOB DESCRIPTION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B Reporting to our Managing Director, as our Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team with two reports, and be accountable for all areas of strategic and operational finance. In addition, you will act as first response for company-wide HR matters, guided by our global practices and the support of our third-party HR Advisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B As our Finance Manager, your job will include: Ensuring group reporting deadlines and budgeting requirements are met. Compliance with all aspects of statutory and tax regulations. Acting as key point of contact to third party service suppliers. Providing company-wide HR support. Project Lead relating to projects, including ISO ongoing accreditation, Environmental Social Governance compliance, Corporate Compliance, etc. Working closely with Management Accountant to ensure all monthly, quarterly and half yearly group reporting requirements are met. Drafting of month end management report(s) including applying finance data to Managing Director. Preparation of budget including all supporting schedules and presentation for group budget meeting. Ensuring budget is completed in SAP and other SAP inputs are completed following budget finalisation. Compiling and inputting monthly sales forecasts and quarterly forecasting schedules in Tagetik. Reviewing monthly corporation tax calculation and preparation of six-monthly deferred tax schedule in accordance with group requirements. Working closely with the appointed auditors for the completion of year end reporting pack and disclosure schedules in accordance with IFRS standards. Preparation of tax pack for tax advisors. Reviewing / agreeing tax computation and tax return. Preparation of reconciliation schedules between group and local statutory reporting, creating statutory TB for auditors. Reviewing and authorising quarterly VAT return prepared by the Assistant Financial Controller. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B To be successful in your application, you will have tangible experience of working in a similar role. In addition to this you will also be able to demonstrate: ACCA/CIMA qualified with credible post qualification experience. Experience of using SAP and financial reporting software (advantageous). Experience in ISO accreditation (advantageous). Ability to communicate effectively with both immediate team and with colleagues across Europe. Resilient to pressures of fast demand culture. Ability to work flexibility and be prepared to implement change. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy OUR COMPANY: We are an international manufacturer of high-quality material handling solutions. We deliver a very broad range of product solutions, in very high demand, and which are sold into a diversified range of growing industry sectors. Our customer base includes many global household-named brands. Whilst we operate globally and have several thousand employees, we regularly connect with our international colleagues. Locally our annual turnover is £25-£30m and with close to 25 staff, we provide a modern working environment, excellent training, work/life balance, and secure employment. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Financial Manager, ACCA, CIMA, Accountant, Head of Finance, HR, Human Resources. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JK18514, Wallace Hind Selection
Wallace Hind Selection LTD
Desborough, Northamptonshire
Are you an established Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, or Head of Finance, looking to work in a progressive environment and for an international company? Do you possess SAP knowledge and ISO accreditation experience? We welcome applications from accounting professionals from different business-to-business industry backgrounds, who can lead a team of two. This is a hands-on, office-based role with discretionary flexibility. BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000 BENEFITS: Working Hours - 39 hours per week Annual Bonus - up to £3,000, based on company performance (75% on sales achievement, 25% on personal KPIs) 23 Days Annual Holiday (Plus a birthday day), rising to 25 days & Statutory Days Contributory Pension (Employee 4% / Employer 7%) Private Medical Insurance (after one year) Life Assurance (4x annual salary) Christmas Shutdown Free Parking LOCATION: Office-based in Kettering COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Market Harborough, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Raunds, Oundle, Thrapston, Rugby, Daventry, Stamford, Huntingdon. JOB DESCRIPTION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B Reporting to our Managing Director, as our Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team with two reports, and be accountable for all areas of strategic and operational finance. In addition, you will act as first response for company-wide HR matters, guided by our global practices and the support of our third-party HR Advisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B As our Finance Manager, your job will include: Ensuring group reporting deadlines and budgeting requirements are met. Compliance with all aspects of statutory and tax regulations. Acting as key point of contact to third party service suppliers. Providing company-wide HR support. Project Lead relating to projects, including ISO ongoing accreditation, Environmental Social Governance compliance, Corporate Compliance, etc. Working closely with Management Accountant to ensure all monthly, quarterly and half yearly group reporting requirements are met. Drafting of month end management report(s) including applying finance data to Managing Director. Preparation of budget including all supporting schedules and presentation for group budget meeting. Ensuring budget is completed in SAP and other SAP inputs are completed following budget finalisation. Compiling and inputting monthly sales forecasts and quarterly forecasting schedules in Tagetik. Reviewing monthly corporation tax calculation and preparation of six-monthly deferred tax schedule in accordance with group requirements. Working closely with the appointed auditors for the completion of year end reporting pack and disclosure schedules in accordance with IFRS standards. Preparation of tax pack for tax advisors. Reviewing / agreeing tax computation and tax return. Preparation of reconciliation schedules between group and local statutory reporting, creating statutory TB for auditors. Reviewing and authorising quarterly VAT return prepared by the Assistant Financial Controller. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B To be successful in your application, you will have tangible experience of working in a similar role. In addition to this you will also be able to demonstrate: ACCA/CIMA qualified with credible post qualification experience. Experience of using SAP and financial reporting software (advantageous). Experience in ISO accreditation (advantageous). Ability to communicate effectively with both immediate team and with colleagues across Europe. Resilient to pressures of fast demand culture. Ability to work flexibility and be prepared to implement change. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy OUR COMPANY: We are an international manufacturer of high-quality material handling solutions. We deliver a very broad range of product solutions, in very high demand, and which are sold into a diversified range of growing industry sectors. Our customer base includes many global household-named brands. Whilst we operate globally and have several thousand employees, we regularly connect with our international colleagues. Locally our annual turnover is £25-£30m and with close to 25 staff, we provide a modern working environment, excellent training, work/life balance, and secure employment. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Financial Manager, ACCA, CIMA, Accountant, Head of Finance, HR, Human Resources. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JK18514, Wallace Hind Selection
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Are you an established Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, or Head of Finance, looking to work in a progressive environment and for an international company? Do you possess SAP knowledge and ISO accreditation experience? We welcome applications from accounting professionals from different business-to-business industry backgrounds, who can lead a team of two. This is a hands-on, office-based role with discretionary flexibility. BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000 BENEFITS: Working Hours - 39 hours per week Annual Bonus - up to £3,000, based on company performance (75% on sales achievement, 25% on personal KPIs) 23 Days Annual Holiday (Plus a birthday day), rising to 25 days & Statutory Days Contributory Pension (Employee 4% / Employer 7%) Private Medical Insurance (after one year) Life Assurance (4x annual salary) Christmas Shutdown Free Parking LOCATION: Office-based in Kettering COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Market Harborough, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Raunds, Oundle, Thrapston, Rugby, Daventry, Stamford, Huntingdon. JOB DESCRIPTION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B Reporting to our Managing Director, as our Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team with two reports, and be accountable for all areas of strategic and operational finance. In addition, you will act as first response for company-wide HR matters, guided by our global practices and the support of our third-party HR Advisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B As our Finance Manager, your job will include: Ensuring group reporting deadlines and budgeting requirements are met. Compliance with all aspects of statutory and tax regulations. Acting as key point of contact to third party service suppliers. Providing company-wide HR support. Project Lead relating to projects, including ISO ongoing accreditation, Environmental Social Governance compliance, Corporate Compliance, etc. Working closely with Management Accountant to ensure all monthly, quarterly and half yearly group reporting requirements are met. Drafting of month end management report(s) including applying finance data to Managing Director. Preparation of budget including all supporting schedules and presentation for group budget meeting. Ensuring budget is completed in SAP and other SAP inputs are completed following budget finalisation. Compiling and inputting monthly sales forecasts and quarterly forecasting schedules in Tagetik. Reviewing monthly corporation tax calculation and preparation of six-monthly deferred tax schedule in accordance with group requirements. Working closely with the appointed auditors for the completion of year end reporting pack and disclosure schedules in accordance with IFRS standards. Preparation of tax pack for tax advisors. Reviewing / agreeing tax computation and tax return. Preparation of reconciliation schedules between group and local statutory reporting, creating statutory TB for auditors. Reviewing and authorising quarterly VAT return prepared by the Assistant Financial Controller. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B To be successful in your application, you will have tangible experience of working in a similar role. In addition to this you will also be able to demonstrate: ACCA/CIMA qualified with credible post qualification experience. Experience of using SAP and financial reporting software (advantageous). Experience in ISO accreditation (advantageous). Ability to communicate effectively with both immediate team and with colleagues across Europe. Resilient to pressures of fast demand culture. Ability to work flexibility and be prepared to implement change. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy OUR COMPANY: We are an international manufacturer of high-quality material handling solutions. We deliver a very broad range of product solutions, in very high demand, and which are sold into a diversified range of growing industry sectors. Our customer base includes many global household-named brands. Whilst we operate globally and have several thousand employees, we regularly connect with our international colleagues. Locally our annual turnover is £25-£30m and with close to 25 staff, we provide a modern working environment, excellent training, work/life balance, and secure employment. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Financial Manager, ACCA, CIMA, Accountant, Head of Finance, HR, Human Resources. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JK18514, Wallace Hind Selection
HR Advisor (Operations) Location: Birmingham (Primarily Onsite) Hours: 30 Hours per Week Salary: £28,500 - £30,000 per annum (based on 30 hours) Join a Growing Business Where People Matter! What We Offer Salary of £28,500 - £30,000 per annum (based on 30 hours per week) Flexible start and finish times Occasional home working opportunities A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for professional development and career growth The chance to play an important role within a successful and growing business Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact We are looking for an organised and proactive HR Advisor (Operations) to join our team at our Birmingham headquarters! This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in HR administration, employee relations, recruitment, and learning & development who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting employees across all levels of the business. This role is primarily office-based to ensure strong collaboration with managers and employees, although some flexibility around start and finish times and occasional home working can be accommodated. The Role Reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a key role in delivering a professional and efficient HR service across the business. Acting as a trusted first point of contact for HR queries, you will support managers and employees with day-to-day HR matters while ensuring policies, procedures, and processes are applied consistently and effectively. You will contribute to the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, learning and development, and HR administration. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Onboarding Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, screening applications, and coordinating interviews Liaise with hiring managers and recruitment partners to support successful hiring outcomes Prepare and issue offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation Coordinate induction and onboarding processes for new starters Complete and maintain right-to-work documentation Manage and monitor probation review processes HR Operations & Administration Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems in line with GDPR requirements Produce contracts, letters, and HR documentation Support payroll processes through the provision of accurate employee data Prepare HR reports and provide management information as required Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives Employee Relations Provide guidance to managers on routine employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary, and grievance processes Support employee relations meetings and maintain accurate records Ensure policies and procedures are applied consistently and fairly Escalate complex cases to senior HR colleagues where appropriate Learning & Development Coordinate training programmes and learning activities Support managers in identifying development needs Monitor mandatory and role-specific training completion Maintain training records and learning management systems Produce reports on training compliance and activity Policy, Compliance & Employee Engagement Support the review and implementation of HR policies and procedures Assist in ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice Support internal audits and HR reviews Contribute to employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, and HR communications Assist with HR events and people-focused initiatives Provide cover for the HR & Payroll Coordinator and support weekly payroll processing when required About You We're looking for a confident and approachable HR professional who enjoys building positive working relationships and delivering excellent service. Essential Experience & Skills CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) Experience in an HR Advisor, HR Officer, or similar HR support role Strong understanding of HR processes and employment legislation Experience supporting employee relations matters Previous experience managing HR administration and onboarding processes Experience supporting recruitment activities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities High attention to detail and accuracy Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel Desirable Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline Experience coordinating learning and development activities Payroll experience Interested If you're looking for a varied HR role where you can develop your career while making a meaningful contribution to the employee experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a member of the team will be in touch. No agencies please.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
HR Advisor (Operations) Location: Birmingham (Primarily Onsite) Hours: 30 Hours per Week Salary: £28,500 - £30,000 per annum (based on 30 hours) Join a Growing Business Where People Matter! What We Offer Salary of £28,500 - £30,000 per annum (based on 30 hours per week) Flexible start and finish times Occasional home working opportunities A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for professional development and career growth The chance to play an important role within a successful and growing business Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact We are looking for an organised and proactive HR Advisor (Operations) to join our team at our Birmingham headquarters! This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in HR administration, employee relations, recruitment, and learning & development who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting employees across all levels of the business. This role is primarily office-based to ensure strong collaboration with managers and employees, although some flexibility around start and finish times and occasional home working can be accommodated. The Role Reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a key role in delivering a professional and efficient HR service across the business. Acting as a trusted first point of contact for HR queries, you will support managers and employees with day-to-day HR matters while ensuring policies, procedures, and processes are applied consistently and effectively. You will contribute to the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, learning and development, and HR administration. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Onboarding Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, screening applications, and coordinating interviews Liaise with hiring managers and recruitment partners to support successful hiring outcomes Prepare and issue offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation Coordinate induction and onboarding processes for new starters Complete and maintain right-to-work documentation Manage and monitor probation review processes HR Operations & Administration Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems in line with GDPR requirements Produce contracts, letters, and HR documentation Support payroll processes through the provision of accurate employee data Prepare HR reports and provide management information as required Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives Employee Relations Provide guidance to managers on routine employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary, and grievance processes Support employee relations meetings and maintain accurate records Ensure policies and procedures are applied consistently and fairly Escalate complex cases to senior HR colleagues where appropriate Learning & Development Coordinate training programmes and learning activities Support managers in identifying development needs Monitor mandatory and role-specific training completion Maintain training records and learning management systems Produce reports on training compliance and activity Policy, Compliance & Employee Engagement Support the review and implementation of HR policies and procedures Assist in ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice Support internal audits and HR reviews Contribute to employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, and HR communications Assist with HR events and people-focused initiatives Provide cover for the HR & Payroll Coordinator and support weekly payroll processing when required About You We're looking for a confident and approachable HR professional who enjoys building positive working relationships and delivering excellent service. Essential Experience & Skills CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) Experience in an HR Advisor, HR Officer, or similar HR support role Strong understanding of HR processes and employment legislation Experience supporting employee relations matters Previous experience managing HR administration and onboarding processes Experience supporting recruitment activities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities High attention to detail and accuracy Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel Desirable Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline Experience coordinating learning and development activities Payroll experience Interested If you're looking for a varied HR role where you can develop your career while making a meaningful contribution to the employee experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a member of the team will be in touch. No agencies please.
We are exclusively partnering with one of our global, highly regarded clients to identify a visionary Senior HR executive with profound expertise in payroll and personnel administration to join their UK head office as Head of Reward Operations UK . As a key leader in the people function you will operate across both strategic and operational axes, so this high-profile role offers a substantial remit, international collaboration, and the significant independence required to drive major transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will position the function as a true business partner utilising data, technology, and emerging AI to optimise costs, mitigate risks, and enhance the overall employee experience whilst ensuring the seamless, compliant delivery of full-scope Payroll, Time, and Personal Administration services. Key Responsibilities: Set a meaningful vision and objectives for the UK team, ensuring close alignment with overarching global business strategies. Ensure all Reward Operations services are delivered on time, to quality, and within cost parameters, while maintaining absolute compliance with UK legislation and GDPR. Lead the assessment, feasibility, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into operations to maximise efficiency while robustly managing associated risks. Foster international harmonisation and standardisation, ensuring the UK function contributes effectively to global projects and works seamlessly with Global Business Services. Resource, develop, and inspire your team. Promote well-being and work-life balance as the cultural norm, actively improving engagement levels and developing individual competencies. Cultivate an environment of continuous improvement and innovation, actively detecting and eliminating non-added-value activities. Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role with exceptional people management skills and a track record of inspiring large teams. Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance. Robust familiarity with payroll software, HRIS, and HCM systems (experience with SAP and Workday is highly advantageous). Demonstrated experience leading significant operational projects underpinned by recognised change management methodologies. A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant professional payroll certifications would be a distinct advantage. Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
We are exclusively partnering with one of our global, highly regarded clients to identify a visionary Senior HR executive with profound expertise in payroll and personnel administration to join their UK head office as Head of Reward Operations UK . As a key leader in the people function you will operate across both strategic and operational axes, so this high-profile role offers a substantial remit, international collaboration, and the significant independence required to drive major transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will position the function as a true business partner utilising data, technology, and emerging AI to optimise costs, mitigate risks, and enhance the overall employee experience whilst ensuring the seamless, compliant delivery of full-scope Payroll, Time, and Personal Administration services. Key Responsibilities: Set a meaningful vision and objectives for the UK team, ensuring close alignment with overarching global business strategies. Ensure all Reward Operations services are delivered on time, to quality, and within cost parameters, while maintaining absolute compliance with UK legislation and GDPR. Lead the assessment, feasibility, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into operations to maximise efficiency while robustly managing associated risks. Foster international harmonisation and standardisation, ensuring the UK function contributes effectively to global projects and works seamlessly with Global Business Services. Resource, develop, and inspire your team. Promote well-being and work-life balance as the cultural norm, actively improving engagement levels and developing individual competencies. Cultivate an environment of continuous improvement and innovation, actively detecting and eliminating non-added-value activities. Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role with exceptional people management skills and a track record of inspiring large teams. Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance. Robust familiarity with payroll software, HRIS, and HCM systems (experience with SAP and Workday is highly advantageous). Demonstrated experience leading significant operational projects underpinned by recognised change management methodologies. A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant professional payroll certifications would be a distinct advantage. Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
Are you an established Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, or Head of Finance, looking to work in a progressive environment and for an international company? Do you possess SAP knowledge and ISO accreditation experience? We welcome applications from accounting professionals from different business-to-business industry backgrounds, who can lead a team of two. This is a hands-on, office-based role with discretionary flexibility. BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000 BENEFITS: Working Hours - 39 hours per week Annual Bonus - up to £3,000, based on company performance (75% on sales achievement, 25% on personal KPIs) 23 Days Annual Holiday (Plus a birthday day), rising to 25 days & Statutory Days Contributory Pension (Employee 4% / Employer 7%) Private Medical Insurance (after one year) Life Assurance (4x annual salary) Christmas Shutdown Free Parking LOCATION: Office-based in Kettering COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Market Harborough, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Raunds, Oundle, Thrapston, Rugby, Daventry, Stamford, Huntingdon. JOB DESCRIPTION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B Reporting to our Managing Director, as our Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team with two reports, and be accountable for all areas of strategic and operational finance. In addition, you will act as first response for company-wide HR matters, guided by our global practices and the support of our third-party HR Advisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B As our Finance Manager, your job will include: Ensuring group reporting deadlines and budgeting requirements are met. Compliance with all aspects of statutory and tax regulations. Acting as key point of contact to third party service suppliers. Providing company-wide HR support. Project Lead relating to projects, including ISO ongoing accreditation, Environmental Social Governance compliance, Corporate Compliance, etc. Working closely with Management Accountant to ensure all monthly, quarterly and half yearly group reporting requirements are met. Drafting of month end management report(s) including applying finance data to Managing Director. Preparation of budget including all supporting schedules and presentation for group budget meeting. Ensuring budget is completed in SAP and other SAP inputs are completed following budget finalisation. Compiling and inputting monthly sales forecasts and quarterly forecasting schedules in Tagetik. Reviewing monthly corporation tax calculation and preparation of six-monthly deferred tax schedule in accordance with group requirements. Working closely with the appointed auditors for the completion of year end reporting pack and disclosure schedules in accordance with IFRS standards. Preparation of tax pack for tax advisors. Reviewing / agreeing tax computation and tax return. Preparation of reconciliation schedules between group and local statutory reporting, creating statutory TB for auditors. Reviewing and authorising quarterly VAT return prepared by the Assistant Financial Controller. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B To be successful in your application, you will have tangible experience of working in a similar role. In addition to this you will also be able to demonstrate: ACCA/CIMA qualified with credible post qualification experience. Experience of using SAP and financial reporting software (advantageous). Experience in ISO accreditation (advantageous). Ability to communicate effectively with both immediate team and with colleagues across Europe. Resilient to pressures of fast demand culture. Ability to work flexibility and be prepared to implement change. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy OUR COMPANY: We are an international manufacturer of high-quality material handling solutions. We deliver a very broad range of product solutions, in very high demand, and which are sold into a diversified range of growing industry sectors. Our customer base includes many global household-named brands. Whilst we operate globally and have several thousand employees, we regularly connect with our international colleagues. Locally our annual turnover is £25-£30m and with close to 25 staff, we provide a modern working environment, excellent training, work/life balance, and secure employment. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Financial Manager, ACCA, CIMA, Accountant, Head of Finance, HR, Human Resources. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JK18514, Wallace Hind Selection
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Are you an established Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, or Head of Finance, looking to work in a progressive environment and for an international company? Do you possess SAP knowledge and ISO accreditation experience? We welcome applications from accounting professionals from different business-to-business industry backgrounds, who can lead a team of two. This is a hands-on, office-based role with discretionary flexibility. BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000 BENEFITS: Working Hours - 39 hours per week Annual Bonus - up to £3,000, based on company performance (75% on sales achievement, 25% on personal KPIs) 23 Days Annual Holiday (Plus a birthday day), rising to 25 days & Statutory Days Contributory Pension (Employee 4% / Employer 7%) Private Medical Insurance (after one year) Life Assurance (4x annual salary) Christmas Shutdown Free Parking LOCATION: Office-based in Kettering COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Market Harborough, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Raunds, Oundle, Thrapston, Rugby, Daventry, Stamford, Huntingdon. JOB DESCRIPTION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B Reporting to our Managing Director, as our Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team with two reports, and be accountable for all areas of strategic and operational finance. In addition, you will act as first response for company-wide HR matters, guided by our global practices and the support of our third-party HR Advisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B As our Finance Manager, your job will include: Ensuring group reporting deadlines and budgeting requirements are met. Compliance with all aspects of statutory and tax regulations. Acting as key point of contact to third party service suppliers. Providing company-wide HR support. Project Lead relating to projects, including ISO ongoing accreditation, Environmental Social Governance compliance, Corporate Compliance, etc. Working closely with Management Accountant to ensure all monthly, quarterly and half yearly group reporting requirements are met. Drafting of month end management report(s) including applying finance data to Managing Director. Preparation of budget including all supporting schedules and presentation for group budget meeting. Ensuring budget is completed in SAP and other SAP inputs are completed following budget finalisation. Compiling and inputting monthly sales forecasts and quarterly forecasting schedules in Tagetik. Reviewing monthly corporation tax calculation and preparation of six-monthly deferred tax schedule in accordance with group requirements. Working closely with the appointed auditors for the completion of year end reporting pack and disclosure schedules in accordance with IFRS standards. Preparation of tax pack for tax advisors. Reviewing / agreeing tax computation and tax return. Preparation of reconciliation schedules between group and local statutory reporting, creating statutory TB for auditors. Reviewing and authorising quarterly VAT return prepared by the Assistant Financial Controller. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B To be successful in your application, you will have tangible experience of working in a similar role. In addition to this you will also be able to demonstrate: ACCA/CIMA qualified with credible post qualification experience. Experience of using SAP and financial reporting software (advantageous). Experience in ISO accreditation (advantageous). Ability to communicate effectively with both immediate team and with colleagues across Europe. Resilient to pressures of fast demand culture. Ability to work flexibility and be prepared to implement change. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy OUR COMPANY: We are an international manufacturer of high-quality material handling solutions. We deliver a very broad range of product solutions, in very high demand, and which are sold into a diversified range of growing industry sectors. Our customer base includes many global household-named brands. Whilst we operate globally and have several thousand employees, we regularly connect with our international colleagues. Locally our annual turnover is £25-£30m and with close to 25 staff, we provide a modern working environment, excellent training, work/life balance, and secure employment. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Financial Manager, ACCA, CIMA, Accountant, Head of Finance, HR, Human Resources. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JK18514, Wallace Hind Selection
Are you an established Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, or Head of Finance, looking to work in a progressive environment and for an international company? Do you possess SAP knowledge and ISO accreditation experience? We welcome applications from accounting professionals from different business-to-business industry backgrounds, who can lead a team of two. This is a hands-on, office-based role with discretionary flexibility. BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000 BENEFITS: Working Hours - 39 hours per week Annual Bonus - up to £3,000, based on company performance (75% on sales achievement, 25% on personal KPIs) 23 Days Annual Holiday (Plus a birthday day), rising to 25 days & Statutory Days Contributory Pension (Employee 4% / Employer 7%) Private Medical Insurance (after one year) Life Assurance (4x annual salary) Christmas Shutdown Free Parking LOCATION: Office-based in Kettering COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Market Harborough, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Raunds, Oundle, Thrapston, Rugby, Daventry, Stamford, Huntingdon. JOB DESCRIPTION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B Reporting to our Managing Director, as our Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team with two reports, and be accountable for all areas of strategic and operational finance. In addition, you will act as first response for company-wide HR matters, guided by our global practices and the support of our third-party HR Advisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B As our Finance Manager, your job will include: Ensuring group reporting deadlines and budgeting requirements are met. Compliance with all aspects of statutory and tax regulations. Acting as key point of contact to third party service suppliers. Providing company-wide HR support. Project Lead relating to projects, including ISO ongoing accreditation, Environmental Social Governance compliance, Corporate Compliance, etc. Working closely with Management Accountant to ensure all monthly, quarterly and half yearly group reporting requirements are met. Drafting of month end management report(s) including applying finance data to Managing Director. Preparation of budget including all supporting schedules and presentation for group budget meeting. Ensuring budget is completed in SAP and other SAP inputs are completed following budget finalisation. Compiling and inputting monthly sales forecasts and quarterly forecasting schedules in Tagetik. Reviewing monthly corporation tax calculation and preparation of six-monthly deferred tax schedule in accordance with group requirements. Working closely with the appointed auditors for the completion of year end reporting pack and disclosure schedules in accordance with IFRS standards. Preparation of tax pack for tax advisors. Reviewing / agreeing tax computation and tax return. Preparation of reconciliation schedules between group and local statutory reporting, creating statutory TB for auditors. Reviewing and authorising quarterly VAT return prepared by the Assistant Financial Controller. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B To be successful in your application, you will have tangible experience of working in a similar role. In addition to this you will also be able to demonstrate: ACCA/CIMA qualified with credible post qualification experience. Experience of using SAP and financial reporting software (advantageous). Experience in ISO accreditation (advantageous). Ability to communicate effectively with both immediate team and with colleagues across Europe. Resilient to pressures of fast demand culture. Ability to work flexibility and be prepared to implement change. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy OUR COMPANY: We are an international manufacturer of high-quality material handling solutions. We deliver a very broad range of product solutions, in very high demand, and which are sold into a diversified range of growing industry sectors. Our customer base includes many global household-named brands. Whilst we operate globally and have several thousand employees, we regularly connect with our international colleagues. Locally our annual turnover is £25-£30m and with close to 25 staff, we provide a modern working environment, excellent training, work/life balance, and secure employment. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Financial Manager, ACCA, CIMA, Accountant, Head of Finance, HR, Human Resources. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JK18514, Wallace Hind Selection
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Are you an established Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, or Head of Finance, looking to work in a progressive environment and for an international company? Do you possess SAP knowledge and ISO accreditation experience? We welcome applications from accounting professionals from different business-to-business industry backgrounds, who can lead a team of two. This is a hands-on, office-based role with discretionary flexibility. BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000 BENEFITS: Working Hours - 39 hours per week Annual Bonus - up to £3,000, based on company performance (75% on sales achievement, 25% on personal KPIs) 23 Days Annual Holiday (Plus a birthday day), rising to 25 days & Statutory Days Contributory Pension (Employee 4% / Employer 7%) Private Medical Insurance (after one year) Life Assurance (4x annual salary) Christmas Shutdown Free Parking LOCATION: Office-based in Kettering COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Market Harborough, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Raunds, Oundle, Thrapston, Rugby, Daventry, Stamford, Huntingdon. JOB DESCRIPTION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B Reporting to our Managing Director, as our Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team with two reports, and be accountable for all areas of strategic and operational finance. In addition, you will act as first response for company-wide HR matters, guided by our global practices and the support of our third-party HR Advisors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B As our Finance Manager, your job will include: Ensuring group reporting deadlines and budgeting requirements are met. Compliance with all aspects of statutory and tax regulations. Acting as key point of contact to third party service suppliers. Providing company-wide HR support. Project Lead relating to projects, including ISO ongoing accreditation, Environmental Social Governance compliance, Corporate Compliance, etc. Working closely with Management Accountant to ensure all monthly, quarterly and half yearly group reporting requirements are met. Drafting of month end management report(s) including applying finance data to Managing Director. Preparation of budget including all supporting schedules and presentation for group budget meeting. Ensuring budget is completed in SAP and other SAP inputs are completed following budget finalisation. Compiling and inputting monthly sales forecasts and quarterly forecasting schedules in Tagetik. Reviewing monthly corporation tax calculation and preparation of six-monthly deferred tax schedule in accordance with group requirements. Working closely with the appointed auditors for the completion of year end reporting pack and disclosure schedules in accordance with IFRS standards. Preparation of tax pack for tax advisors. Reviewing / agreeing tax computation and tax return. Preparation of reconciliation schedules between group and local statutory reporting, creating statutory TB for auditors. Reviewing and authorising quarterly VAT return prepared by the Assistant Financial Controller. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance - B2B To be successful in your application, you will have tangible experience of working in a similar role. In addition to this you will also be able to demonstrate: ACCA/CIMA qualified with credible post qualification experience. Experience of using SAP and financial reporting software (advantageous). Experience in ISO accreditation (advantageous). Ability to communicate effectively with both immediate team and with colleagues across Europe. Resilient to pressures of fast demand culture. Ability to work flexibility and be prepared to implement change. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy OUR COMPANY: We are an international manufacturer of high-quality material handling solutions. We deliver a very broad range of product solutions, in very high demand, and which are sold into a diversified range of growing industry sectors. Our customer base includes many global household-named brands. Whilst we operate globally and have several thousand employees, we regularly connect with our international colleagues. Locally our annual turnover is £25-£30m and with close to 25 staff, we provide a modern working environment, excellent training, work/life balance, and secure employment. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Financial Manager, ACCA, CIMA, Accountant, Head of Finance, HR, Human Resources. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JK18514, Wallace Hind Selection
Assessor / Trainer - Human Resources Part time (15 Hours per week) Cambridge £11,364 - £14,658 per annum depending on experience and qualifications Permanent About the role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Apprenticeship Assessor to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with HR Support apprentices and employers, teaching on their study programme and assessing their progress to ensure they achieve their full potential and the best possible End Point Assessment grade in a timely manner. Responsibilities • Take overall responsibility for an agreed caseload of learners to provide high quality training, coaching, mentoring, instruction and assessment to learners to achieve their apprenticeship and/or qualification in a timely manner. • Act as main point of contact for employers and learners, creating positive relationships with employers to support in the training and development of learners and, providing feedback on progress as required. • Provide high quality teaching, training and assessment to learners both in College and in their place of work as appropriate. • Initially assess the learners to determine their readiness for the apprenticeship programme, and to establish an individual learning plan to support their progression through the programme. • Design and provide high quality teaching sessions that align with the apprentices training plan, giving the learner an opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours holistically, in sufficient depth, and in a timely manner, ready for the Gateway and End Point Assessment (EPA), mapped out in the individual learning plan. • Work with employers to establish activities and tasks that allow learners to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours - considering how these might be developed on and off-the-job. • Review the learner's development of KSB with both the learner and their employer. • To promote the college values and adhere to awarding body practices, ensuring best practice is applied at all times. Agile working The role does allow for some working from home What we are looking for in our role: Experience Experience of working in a busy HR environment Experience working with e-Portfolios. Experience of dealing with employers in a professional capacity Experience of teaching and assessing within a Further Education or training environment Skills and abilities Health and Safety legislation knowledge applicable to the occupational area. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good record keeping skills and attention to detail. Efficient time management. Ability to influence others. Able to work flexibly and on own initiative. Good team player. IT Skills Qualifications Level 3 relevant vocational qualification and relevant vocational CPD Level 3 TAQA or Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Qualifications (or equivalent, A1, etc) Level 3 Internal Quality Assurance Qualification CIPD Accreditation Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include: - Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays - Generous pension scheme - Discounted rates on Apple products - Free gym membership option and discounted classes - Discounted rates on college courses - BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services - Free on-site car parking - Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores - Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme - Staff Development opportunities. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Assessor / Trainer - Human Resources Part time (15 Hours per week) Cambridge £11,364 - £14,658 per annum depending on experience and qualifications Permanent About the role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Apprenticeship Assessor to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with HR Support apprentices and employers, teaching on their study programme and assessing their progress to ensure they achieve their full potential and the best possible End Point Assessment grade in a timely manner. Responsibilities • Take overall responsibility for an agreed caseload of learners to provide high quality training, coaching, mentoring, instruction and assessment to learners to achieve their apprenticeship and/or qualification in a timely manner. • Act as main point of contact for employers and learners, creating positive relationships with employers to support in the training and development of learners and, providing feedback on progress as required. • Provide high quality teaching, training and assessment to learners both in College and in their place of work as appropriate. • Initially assess the learners to determine their readiness for the apprenticeship programme, and to establish an individual learning plan to support their progression through the programme. • Design and provide high quality teaching sessions that align with the apprentices training plan, giving the learner an opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours holistically, in sufficient depth, and in a timely manner, ready for the Gateway and End Point Assessment (EPA), mapped out in the individual learning plan. • Work with employers to establish activities and tasks that allow learners to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours - considering how these might be developed on and off-the-job. • Review the learner's development of KSB with both the learner and their employer. • To promote the college values and adhere to awarding body practices, ensuring best practice is applied at all times. Agile working The role does allow for some working from home What we are looking for in our role: Experience Experience of working in a busy HR environment Experience working with e-Portfolios. Experience of dealing with employers in a professional capacity Experience of teaching and assessing within a Further Education or training environment Skills and abilities Health and Safety legislation knowledge applicable to the occupational area. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good record keeping skills and attention to detail. Efficient time management. Ability to influence others. Able to work flexibly and on own initiative. Good team player. IT Skills Qualifications Level 3 relevant vocational qualification and relevant vocational CPD Level 3 TAQA or Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Qualifications (or equivalent, A1, etc) Level 3 Internal Quality Assurance Qualification CIPD Accreditation Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include: - Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays - Generous pension scheme - Discounted rates on Apple products - Free gym membership option and discounted classes - Discounted rates on college courses - BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services - Free on-site car parking - Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores - Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme - Staff Development opportunities. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.
VolkerRail is a leading multidisciplinary railway infrastructure contractor which comprises of two businesses: Major Projects and Specialist Businesses. Major Projects is an expert in collaborative working, leading on large, multidisciplinary joint venture and alliance projects. Specialist Businesses is made up of expert divisions in signalling, track, power, electrification, and piling, and has an in-house plant division and bespoke design teams. Our Head office is based in J3 Business Park, Doncaster and provides support to the businesses in the following areas: Finance and Payroll, Human Resources, HSQES, Work Winning, Procurement and Fleet. We are proud of our reputation as a high-performing business, working in harmony and partnership with our stakeholders, ensuring we help our clients deliver a rail network for the future. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Assistant with a positive, can-do attitude and strong customer service experience to join our team in Doncaster. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience to apply their skills within a dynamic and fast-paced HR environment. Key Responsibilities Support the full recruitment process, including advertising roles, managing applications, and arranging interviews Coordinate onboarding and pre-employment checks Assist with absence management, including sickness tracking and reporting Produce HR documentation such as contracts, letters, and employee updates Maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring accuracy and compliance Support payroll processes for starters, leavers, and changes Assist with employee lifecycle processes, including probation reviews and benefits administration About you Experienced in a high-volume administrative role (HR experience desirable) Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Proactive, flexible, and able to work under pressure Able to handle confidential information with discretion Grade C or above in English / Maths GCSE or Equivalent If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect VolkerWessels UK If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
VolkerRail is a leading multidisciplinary railway infrastructure contractor which comprises of two businesses: Major Projects and Specialist Businesses. Major Projects is an expert in collaborative working, leading on large, multidisciplinary joint venture and alliance projects. Specialist Businesses is made up of expert divisions in signalling, track, power, electrification, and piling, and has an in-house plant division and bespoke design teams. Our Head office is based in J3 Business Park, Doncaster and provides support to the businesses in the following areas: Finance and Payroll, Human Resources, HSQES, Work Winning, Procurement and Fleet. We are proud of our reputation as a high-performing business, working in harmony and partnership with our stakeholders, ensuring we help our clients deliver a rail network for the future. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Assistant with a positive, can-do attitude and strong customer service experience to join our team in Doncaster. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience to apply their skills within a dynamic and fast-paced HR environment. Key Responsibilities Support the full recruitment process, including advertising roles, managing applications, and arranging interviews Coordinate onboarding and pre-employment checks Assist with absence management, including sickness tracking and reporting Produce HR documentation such as contracts, letters, and employee updates Maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring accuracy and compliance Support payroll processes for starters, leavers, and changes Assist with employee lifecycle processes, including probation reviews and benefits administration About you Experienced in a high-volume administrative role (HR experience desirable) Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Proactive, flexible, and able to work under pressure Able to handle confidential information with discretion Grade C or above in English / Maths GCSE or Equivalent If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect VolkerWessels UK If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Job Title: Head of Recruitment Location: Central London Salary: £Negotiable depending on experience Leading international law firm are looking for a Head of Recruitment to join their London team. You will be leading the development and execution of a talent acquisition strategy designed to support the organisation's expansion, as well as managing lateral recruitment and long-term workforce planning initiatives, ensuring the business continues to attract and secure high-calibre legal professionals and business support personnel. Key Duties: Design and implement recruitment initiatives that support the firm's long-term business objectives and expansion. Collaborate with executive and departmental leaders to forecast talent requirements and develop proactive workforce plans. Provide insight into market conditions, talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive hiring practices within the sector to inform strategic decision-making. Direct and develop a geographically dispersed recruitment function, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support team growth through ongoing coaching, skills development, and career advancement opportunities. Allocate resources effectively to ensure recruitment delivery remains aligned with changing business priorities and hiring volumes. Manage the end-to-end recruitment of senior legal professionals, including partners, counsel, and experienced associates. Partner with practice leaders and key stakeholders to define hiring requirements, role specifications, and candidate success profiles. Build and maintain productive relationships with external search partners and specialist recruitment providers across relevant jurisdictions. Oversee the recruitment of business services professionals across functions such as finance, technology, human resources, compliance, and risk. Provide strategic oversight of early-career recruitment programmes, including graduate, trainee, and internship pathways. Enhance the organisation's position as an employer of choice. Champion a seamless and engaging candidate journey, ensuring a consistently positive experience throughout the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be liaising with senior leadership to provide strategic guidance on talent matters, strengthen the organisation's reputation as an employer of choice, and drive recruitment practices. A key focus of the position is building sustainable talent pipelines and delivering an exceptional hiring experience in a highly competitive market. It is essential that you have a solid background leading recruitment within a legal or professional services environment, and proven experience recruiting senior legal talent. You must also have excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level. Fantastic opportunity for a recruitment manager looking for a step up in responsibility and take on a strategic role. Excellent benefits + bonus. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Recruitment Location: Central London Salary: £Negotiable depending on experience Leading international law firm are looking for a Head of Recruitment to join their London team. You will be leading the development and execution of a talent acquisition strategy designed to support the organisation's expansion, as well as managing lateral recruitment and long-term workforce planning initiatives, ensuring the business continues to attract and secure high-calibre legal professionals and business support personnel. Key Duties: Design and implement recruitment initiatives that support the firm's long-term business objectives and expansion. Collaborate with executive and departmental leaders to forecast talent requirements and develop proactive workforce plans. Provide insight into market conditions, talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive hiring practices within the sector to inform strategic decision-making. Direct and develop a geographically dispersed recruitment function, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support team growth through ongoing coaching, skills development, and career advancement opportunities. Allocate resources effectively to ensure recruitment delivery remains aligned with changing business priorities and hiring volumes. Manage the end-to-end recruitment of senior legal professionals, including partners, counsel, and experienced associates. Partner with practice leaders and key stakeholders to define hiring requirements, role specifications, and candidate success profiles. Build and maintain productive relationships with external search partners and specialist recruitment providers across relevant jurisdictions. Oversee the recruitment of business services professionals across functions such as finance, technology, human resources, compliance, and risk. Provide strategic oversight of early-career recruitment programmes, including graduate, trainee, and internship pathways. Enhance the organisation's position as an employer of choice. Champion a seamless and engaging candidate journey, ensuring a consistently positive experience throughout the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be liaising with senior leadership to provide strategic guidance on talent matters, strengthen the organisation's reputation as an employer of choice, and drive recruitment practices. A key focus of the position is building sustainable talent pipelines and delivering an exceptional hiring experience in a highly competitive market. It is essential that you have a solid background leading recruitment within a legal or professional services environment, and proven experience recruiting senior legal talent. You must also have excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level. Fantastic opportunity for a recruitment manager looking for a step up in responsibility and take on a strategic role. Excellent benefits + bonus. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Head of Talent Manchester UK preferred, remote within the UK will be considered Starting salary for this position is £56,220 per annum (plus contributory pension) About MAG: MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. About the role: As part of our Strategic Framework 2024 -2028 MAG is committed to developing an inclusive global workforce to ensure we have the right skills, capacity and culture to deliver the highest quality of programming with the most possible impact. The Head of Talent is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in helping us achieve this. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will be responsible for providing both strategic and operational leadership across our talent processes, including recruitment, promotion, and deployment. A unique opportunity to shape the way we work, the role is responsible for the both the development and implementation of a Talent Strategy which helps us to achieve our strategic aims. With an initial focus on supporting our UK contracted roles, including Manchester/UK, remote, roving, and programme international roles, you will also have the opportunity to work to build the capacity of our local teams in the area of recruitment. On the operational side, you will lead the team to ensure that day to day recruitment processes are contemporary, transparent and accessible to both internal and external candidates. You will also have the opportunity to support the recruitment process for Leadership Team roles, other senior hard to fill roles, and governance roles. As part of the People & Culture Leadership team you will work in close collaboration with the Head of Human Resources, Safeguarding Lead, and the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Manager to ensure strong integration across all our work. Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG s approach to safeguarding and background checks on our website . MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. About you: You will have significant experience leading and supporting a team to deliver end to end recruitment in an international context. With a background in the humanitarian/NGO sector, you will be well versed in best practice talent acquisition strategies, with an ability to contextualise processes to meet organisational needs. A strong collaborator, you will also be experienced in working with a variety of stakeholders to understand their needs, and design successful initiatives. You are creative, innovative, and determined, with the ability to adapt and shape ideas to ensure successful. You are also adept at optimising the use of technology to support effective and efficient recruitment processes. You also have a strong commitment to working with EDI and Safeguarding principles in mind. We re looking for someone with: • Significant experience leading and supporting a team to deliver end to end recruitment support in an international context • Experience in the use of technology to support effective and efficient recruitment processes • Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of contemporary recruitment practices • Strong understanding of best practice talent acquisition, and an ability to contextualise this to meet organisational needs • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation. Benefits and Further Information: • Salary : £56,220 per annum and this increases with service. • Pension: MAG has a salary sacrifice group personal pension plan in place, and matches employee s contributions up to 5%. • Leave : We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. Annual Leave starts at five weeks each year and increases with service to six weeks. We also offer paid sick leave, and the amount of the entitlement increases with service. Once you ve been with MAG for two years, you re entitled to 13 weeks. MAG also has policies on compassionate leave, flexible working and family leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. • Insurance: MAG provides personal accident insurance and life assurance to all staff, as well as medical and repatriation insurance for any period spent overseas whilst working for MAG. • Professional Subscriptions: MAG will pay for the cost of your annual subscription/membership fee for one professional body in certain circumstances. • Employee Assistance Programme: MAG offers free access to Health Assured, a service providing 24/7 confidential support and expert advice on a wide range of issues. This role is based in the UK, therefore, a pre-existing right to work in the UK is a requirement and MAG will not be able to sponsor visa applications. Please note that if you have not declared your right to work in the UK on your application, we will not be able to consider you for this role. We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner email us at . org for further guidance.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Head of Talent Manchester UK preferred, remote within the UK will be considered Starting salary for this position is £56,220 per annum (plus contributory pension) About MAG: MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. About the role: As part of our Strategic Framework 2024 -2028 MAG is committed to developing an inclusive global workforce to ensure we have the right skills, capacity and culture to deliver the highest quality of programming with the most possible impact. The Head of Talent is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in helping us achieve this. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will be responsible for providing both strategic and operational leadership across our talent processes, including recruitment, promotion, and deployment. A unique opportunity to shape the way we work, the role is responsible for the both the development and implementation of a Talent Strategy which helps us to achieve our strategic aims. With an initial focus on supporting our UK contracted roles, including Manchester/UK, remote, roving, and programme international roles, you will also have the opportunity to work to build the capacity of our local teams in the area of recruitment. On the operational side, you will lead the team to ensure that day to day recruitment processes are contemporary, transparent and accessible to both internal and external candidates. You will also have the opportunity to support the recruitment process for Leadership Team roles, other senior hard to fill roles, and governance roles. As part of the People & Culture Leadership team you will work in close collaboration with the Head of Human Resources, Safeguarding Lead, and the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Manager to ensure strong integration across all our work. Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG s approach to safeguarding and background checks on our website . MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. About you: You will have significant experience leading and supporting a team to deliver end to end recruitment in an international context. With a background in the humanitarian/NGO sector, you will be well versed in best practice talent acquisition strategies, with an ability to contextualise processes to meet organisational needs. A strong collaborator, you will also be experienced in working with a variety of stakeholders to understand their needs, and design successful initiatives. You are creative, innovative, and determined, with the ability to adapt and shape ideas to ensure successful. You are also adept at optimising the use of technology to support effective and efficient recruitment processes. You also have a strong commitment to working with EDI and Safeguarding principles in mind. We re looking for someone with: • Significant experience leading and supporting a team to deliver end to end recruitment support in an international context • Experience in the use of technology to support effective and efficient recruitment processes • Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of contemporary recruitment practices • Strong understanding of best practice talent acquisition, and an ability to contextualise this to meet organisational needs • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation. Benefits and Further Information: • Salary : £56,220 per annum and this increases with service. • Pension: MAG has a salary sacrifice group personal pension plan in place, and matches employee s contributions up to 5%. • Leave : We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. Annual Leave starts at five weeks each year and increases with service to six weeks. We also offer paid sick leave, and the amount of the entitlement increases with service. Once you ve been with MAG for two years, you re entitled to 13 weeks. MAG also has policies on compassionate leave, flexible working and family leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. • Insurance: MAG provides personal accident insurance and life assurance to all staff, as well as medical and repatriation insurance for any period spent overseas whilst working for MAG. • Professional Subscriptions: MAG will pay for the cost of your annual subscription/membership fee for one professional body in certain circumstances. • Employee Assistance Programme: MAG offers free access to Health Assured, a service providing 24/7 confidential support and expert advice on a wide range of issues. This role is based in the UK, therefore, a pre-existing right to work in the UK is a requirement and MAG will not be able to sponsor visa applications. Please note that if you have not declared your right to work in the UK on your application, we will not be able to consider you for this role. We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner email us at . org for further guidance.
CHAIR OF TRUSTEES - ROLE DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION English PEN is recruiting for a new Chair of Trustees to support us in our mission to protect and promote the freedom to write and the freedom to read in the UK and around the world. English PEN is one of the world's oldest human rights organisations, championing the freedom to write and the freedom to read around the world. We are the founding centre of PEN International, a worldwide writers' association with 130 centres in more than 90 countries. With the support of our members - a community of writers, readers, and activists - we exist to defend and campaign on behalf of writers, literary professionals, journalists, and artists who are unjustly persecuted, harassed, imprisoned, and even murdered in violation of their right to freedom of expression. We campaign to change legislation to best protect fundamental human rights in the UK, and we work to increase the plurality of writers being read and platformed in the UK. We celebrate contemporary international writing through our online magazine, PEN Transmissions , and we award literary grants for translating new works into English. We bring together outstanding writers, readers, and translators for unforgettable conversations and we celebrate courageous writing with our annual literary prizes - the PEN Pinter Prize and the PEN Heaney Prize. We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees to take over from Ruth Borthwick who will step down in December 2026 after five years. To find out more about English PEN's recent work, please read our Impact Report 2024-25. Board Structure, Composition, and Terms The current Board is a group of experienced and dedicated individuals with a wide range of skills and experience from sectors including journalism, campaigning, writing, publishing, organisational development, translation, legal and media. Trustees are appointed for an initial term of up to four years and may serve for a maximum of seven years and six months. For details of current Trustees, please visit: . The Board offers guidance and expertise to the Director of English PEN, Daniel Gorman. Two sub-committees exist to provide more in-depth scrutiny and advice - the Finance and Audit Committee, chaired by the Treasurer, and the Appointments Committee, chaired by the Vice Chair. The President of English PEN is Margaret Busby. CHAIR ROLE DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Provide leadership of the Board and set its agenda. Ensure the provision of accurate, timely, and clear information to Trustees and ensure the effectiveness of individual Trustees and the Board as a whole. Ensure that Trustees are given sufficient time to consider critical issues and given realistic deadlines for decision-making. Work closely with the Treasurer and the wider Board and staff team to ensure organisational financial sustainability. Ensure that the Board concentrates on strategy and the monitoring of decisions delegated to the Director. Lead on recruitment of new Trustees, as needed. Ensure that there is a comprehensive induction programme for all new Trustees, supported by the Director. Address the development needs of the Board as a whole with a view to enhancing its effectiveness, including regular revision sessions on subjects such as legal status and responsibilities. Review their own performance and the performance of the Board and the Director once a year. Support and advise the Director on ad hoc matters on an ongoing basis. Be an ambassador for and represent the organisation together with the Director. As a member of the Board of Trustees, the Chair also shares the following statutory duties with other Trustees: Ensure that English PEN complies with its governing document, charity law, company law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations. Ensure English PEN pursues its objects as defined in its governing document. Ensure that English PEN applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives. Contribute actively to the Board's role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets. Safeguard English PEN's good name and values. Ensure the effective and efficient administration of English PEN. Ensure the financial stability of English PEN. Protect and manage the property of English PEN and ensure the proper investment of its funds. Appoint the Director and monitor their performance. PERSON SPECIFICATION We are looking for someone with a clear commitment to the vision, mission, and values of English PEN, as well as the following experience, knowledge, skills, and attributes: Significant experience of leading an organisation, at Board or executive level, with appropriate knowledge of corporate and charity governance. A clear communicator with an open and inclusive style and with experience of chairing meetings efficiently and effectively. Strong interpersonal skills with experience of building a high-functioning and strategic team. A strong shared sense of the ethics and values that underpin English PEN's work A thick skin: as an organisation committed to freedom of expression, we operate in a contested area which requires us to take brave stands. A strong personal network and the ability to build good relationships with funders and stakeholders. Willingness to uphold and follow the principles of public life and the requirements of effective governance. Understanding of the duties and responsibilities of Trustees. A passion for literature. Time commitment The Chair needs to commit to the equivalent of three to four days per month to perform their duties. The following meetings normally take place on weekday afternoons and evenings: Quarterly Board meetings Quarterly Finance & Audit Committee meetings Annual Strategy Day Annual General Meeting There will also be the expectation for the Chair to attend and represent the organisation at various public and private events, subject to their availability. How to apply Discussion of the role ahead of applying is encouraged. Please email Daniel Gorman, Director at . To apply, please send your CV and a brief statement (maximum two sides of A4) telling us about your suitability for the position by an email via the button below by 23:59 BST on Monday 29 June 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet with representatives of the Board during the week beginning 13 July 2026.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
CHAIR OF TRUSTEES - ROLE DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION English PEN is recruiting for a new Chair of Trustees to support us in our mission to protect and promote the freedom to write and the freedom to read in the UK and around the world. English PEN is one of the world's oldest human rights organisations, championing the freedom to write and the freedom to read around the world. We are the founding centre of PEN International, a worldwide writers' association with 130 centres in more than 90 countries. With the support of our members - a community of writers, readers, and activists - we exist to defend and campaign on behalf of writers, literary professionals, journalists, and artists who are unjustly persecuted, harassed, imprisoned, and even murdered in violation of their right to freedom of expression. We campaign to change legislation to best protect fundamental human rights in the UK, and we work to increase the plurality of writers being read and platformed in the UK. We celebrate contemporary international writing through our online magazine, PEN Transmissions , and we award literary grants for translating new works into English. We bring together outstanding writers, readers, and translators for unforgettable conversations and we celebrate courageous writing with our annual literary prizes - the PEN Pinter Prize and the PEN Heaney Prize. We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees to take over from Ruth Borthwick who will step down in December 2026 after five years. To find out more about English PEN's recent work, please read our Impact Report 2024-25. Board Structure, Composition, and Terms The current Board is a group of experienced and dedicated individuals with a wide range of skills and experience from sectors including journalism, campaigning, writing, publishing, organisational development, translation, legal and media. Trustees are appointed for an initial term of up to four years and may serve for a maximum of seven years and six months. For details of current Trustees, please visit: . The Board offers guidance and expertise to the Director of English PEN, Daniel Gorman. Two sub-committees exist to provide more in-depth scrutiny and advice - the Finance and Audit Committee, chaired by the Treasurer, and the Appointments Committee, chaired by the Vice Chair. The President of English PEN is Margaret Busby. CHAIR ROLE DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Provide leadership of the Board and set its agenda. Ensure the provision of accurate, timely, and clear information to Trustees and ensure the effectiveness of individual Trustees and the Board as a whole. Ensure that Trustees are given sufficient time to consider critical issues and given realistic deadlines for decision-making. Work closely with the Treasurer and the wider Board and staff team to ensure organisational financial sustainability. Ensure that the Board concentrates on strategy and the monitoring of decisions delegated to the Director. Lead on recruitment of new Trustees, as needed. Ensure that there is a comprehensive induction programme for all new Trustees, supported by the Director. Address the development needs of the Board as a whole with a view to enhancing its effectiveness, including regular revision sessions on subjects such as legal status and responsibilities. Review their own performance and the performance of the Board and the Director once a year. Support and advise the Director on ad hoc matters on an ongoing basis. Be an ambassador for and represent the organisation together with the Director. As a member of the Board of Trustees, the Chair also shares the following statutory duties with other Trustees: Ensure that English PEN complies with its governing document, charity law, company law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations. Ensure English PEN pursues its objects as defined in its governing document. Ensure that English PEN applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives. Contribute actively to the Board's role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets. Safeguard English PEN's good name and values. Ensure the effective and efficient administration of English PEN. Ensure the financial stability of English PEN. Protect and manage the property of English PEN and ensure the proper investment of its funds. Appoint the Director and monitor their performance. PERSON SPECIFICATION We are looking for someone with a clear commitment to the vision, mission, and values of English PEN, as well as the following experience, knowledge, skills, and attributes: Significant experience of leading an organisation, at Board or executive level, with appropriate knowledge of corporate and charity governance. A clear communicator with an open and inclusive style and with experience of chairing meetings efficiently and effectively. Strong interpersonal skills with experience of building a high-functioning and strategic team. A strong shared sense of the ethics and values that underpin English PEN's work A thick skin: as an organisation committed to freedom of expression, we operate in a contested area which requires us to take brave stands. A strong personal network and the ability to build good relationships with funders and stakeholders. Willingness to uphold and follow the principles of public life and the requirements of effective governance. Understanding of the duties and responsibilities of Trustees. A passion for literature. Time commitment The Chair needs to commit to the equivalent of three to four days per month to perform their duties. The following meetings normally take place on weekday afternoons and evenings: Quarterly Board meetings Quarterly Finance & Audit Committee meetings Annual Strategy Day Annual General Meeting There will also be the expectation for the Chair to attend and represent the organisation at various public and private events, subject to their availability. How to apply Discussion of the role ahead of applying is encouraged. Please email Daniel Gorman, Director at . To apply, please send your CV and a brief statement (maximum two sides of A4) telling us about your suitability for the position by an email via the button below by 23:59 BST on Monday 29 June 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet with representatives of the Board during the week beginning 13 July 2026.
Sewell Wallis is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected charity supporting vulnerable people across South Yorkshire. With an annual turnover of approximately 10 million, our client provides vital services to vulnerable people, helping them build brighter, more independent futures. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Head of Finance to lead the organisation's finance function. Reporting directly to the CEO and forming part of the Senior Management Team, this is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while ensuring robust financial management and governance across the organisation. This position will suit a proactive and hands-on finance professional who enjoys working within a purpose-driven organisation and is confident leading a small finance team in a dynamic and evolving environment. What will you be doing? Leading and developing the Finance function, managing a team of four. Producing monthly management accounts, financial reports and analysis for the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees Preparing annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections to support organisational planning and sustainable growth Monitoring organisational reserves and providing strategic financial insight to support decision-making Preparing statutory year-end accounts and acting as the key contact for external auditors Ensuring compliance with charity accounting requirements, statutory regulations and internal financial controls Overseeing the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC, pension and other statutory obligations Supporting funding applications, tenders, contracts and grant reporting through the provision of financial information Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, controls and processes Working collaboratively with operational teams and non-finance stakeholders across the organisation What are we looking for? Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Previous experience leading a finance function at a senior level Experience managing and developing finance teams Strong management accounting, budgeting and financial reporting experience Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audit processes Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance and governance Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting systems Experience with QuickBooks and Sage Payroll would be beneficial What's on offer? Salary of 55,000 Hybrid working arrangement Flexible start and finish times 5% matched pension contribution Enhanced Westfield Health package Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays The opportunity to play a key role in an organisation making a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable people For more information, please apply below or contact Inci Evcil at Sewell Wallis for a confidential discussion. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected charity supporting vulnerable people across South Yorkshire. With an annual turnover of approximately 10 million, our client provides vital services to vulnerable people, helping them build brighter, more independent futures. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Head of Finance to lead the organisation's finance function. Reporting directly to the CEO and forming part of the Senior Management Team, this is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while ensuring robust financial management and governance across the organisation. This position will suit a proactive and hands-on finance professional who enjoys working within a purpose-driven organisation and is confident leading a small finance team in a dynamic and evolving environment. What will you be doing? Leading and developing the Finance function, managing a team of four. Producing monthly management accounts, financial reports and analysis for the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees Preparing annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections to support organisational planning and sustainable growth Monitoring organisational reserves and providing strategic financial insight to support decision-making Preparing statutory year-end accounts and acting as the key contact for external auditors Ensuring compliance with charity accounting requirements, statutory regulations and internal financial controls Overseeing the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC, pension and other statutory obligations Supporting funding applications, tenders, contracts and grant reporting through the provision of financial information Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, controls and processes Working collaboratively with operational teams and non-finance stakeholders across the organisation What are we looking for? Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Previous experience leading a finance function at a senior level Experience managing and developing finance teams Strong management accounting, budgeting and financial reporting experience Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audit processes Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance and governance Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting systems Experience with QuickBooks and Sage Payroll would be beneficial What's on offer? Salary of 55,000 Hybrid working arrangement Flexible start and finish times 5% matched pension contribution Enhanced Westfield Health package Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays The opportunity to play a key role in an organisation making a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable people For more information, please apply below or contact Inci Evcil at Sewell Wallis for a confidential discussion. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.