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Job Title: External Affairs Manager Location: Flexible on location across the Midlands. We have offices in Birmingham, Studley, Leicester, Northampton and Telford. What is the role? We are recruiting an External Affairs Manager to join our External Affairs team click apply for full job details

The Role This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic external affairs team, supporting the coordination of engagement with some of the UK's largest law firms, leading in house legal teams, and key industry stakeholders. Working closely with colleagues across public affairs, international, and member communications teams, you will play a key role in delivering a compelling and effective large firm member offer. The role offers varied and meaningful engagement with members and stakeholders from across the legal and professional services sector. You will help ensure members' voices are represented within the organisation, while also promoting the valuable resources and support available to them. In doing so, you will contribute to maximising the organisation's influence, visibility, and impact. This is an exciting and wide ranging position where your skills, knowledge, and expertise will be used to make a real difference. What we're looking for: You will be a people focused team player, with proven experience building and maintaining strong, effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels. Highly organised and proactive, you will be comfortable working both collaboratively and independently, often managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines. You will have experience supporting or managing projects and initiatives, ideally within a membership engagement or communications environment. This will include coordinating meetings, tracking actions to completion, and ensuring initiatives progress effectively. Essential criteria: Excellent project management, communication, presentation skills, report writing and drafting skills High level of initiative, problem solving and decision-making skills Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail Excellent ability to build, develop and maintain working relationships with other team members and with senior internal and external stakeholders Excellent analytical, computer and database skills Please see the job description for more details. What's in it for you This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect. We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation. Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply. The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

Head of Corporate Affairs London Bridge (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) My client is one of Britain's busiest train operators, running 1,700+ services a day across London, Kent and East Sussex, connecting 500,000+ passengers and 180 stations. They are about more than getting people from A to B. They are about the moments that make journeys better and for their customers and colleagues. They're proud to be recognised as: A Great Place to Work (National Rail Awards 2023) A WORK180 Employer for Women They are looking for a strategic Head of Corporate Affairs to define their story, strengthen their reputation, and influence how millions of people perceive a brand. If you know how to build trust, lead in a crisis and turn complex issues into compelling narrative, this role could be exactly what you're looking for. You will sit at the heart of their Communications & Stakeholder Leadership team, shaping how they engage with customers, government, media and communications This is a high-impact role where your work will directly support their journey towards Great British Railways and ensure their voice is confident, credible and heard. Key Responsibilities Setting and leading their Corporate Affairs strategy Owning their external narrative across media, public affairs, digital, and campaigns Building strong, influential relationships with government, industry partners and stakeholders Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and the Executive team Leading communications during incidents and crises with calm authority Developing and inspiring a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team Ensuring all communications are aligned with governance and contractual requirements Key Requirements You're a confident, experienced leader who knows how to make an impact: Reputation builder - experienced in managing scrutiny and enhancing brand trust Relationship expert - able to influence at senior government and industry level Crisis leader - calm, credible and decisive when it matters most Natural storyteller - able to turn complexity into clear, compelling messaging Inspiring leader - experienced in building and developing high-performing teams Commercial thinker - understands governance, value for money, and accountability Integrated communicator - confident across media, digital, stakeholder engagement and campaigns Benefits Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive: Final salary pension 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Free rail travel across their network A role where you can truly shape the future of UK rail communications

Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Devolved Nations) £34,839 pa plus excellent benefits Home-based 35 hours per week, full-time Permanent The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a talented and motivated Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our Devolved Nations team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy development, advocacy and communications activity that helps improve child health outcomes across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Working as part of the Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations) team, you will play an important role in supporting the College's policy and public affairs priorities. You will help build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, support advocacy campaigns, develop policy positions and create engaging communications content that raises the profile of child health issues across the devolved nations. This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including paediatricians, senior College Officers, politicians, government officials, charities and healthcare organisations. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the development of policy positions specific to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ensuring they reflect the needs of RCPCH members and have influence across the wider UK policy landscape Drafting consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and stakeholder communications on child health and paediatric issues Providing expertise and advice on the political, governmental and health service landscape within the devolved nations Supporting the delivery of public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity, helping to build productive relationships with governments, policymakers and health sector organisations Producing content for websites, social media, newsletters and other digital communications channels to support advocacy and engagement objectives Drafting media content, including quotes, press releases and briefing materials, in collaboration with colleagues across the College Supporting senior College Officers and staff during meetings and engagement with policymakers and external stakeholders Coordinating and supporting the work of Executive Committees across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Assisting with administrative and financial processes, including invoice processing and supplier registration Working collaboratively with colleagues across the College to maximise the impact of policy, communications and public affairs activity Essential skills and experience include: Demonstrable experience in policy, public affairs, communications or a related field Strong knowledge and understanding of policy and legislative processes in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland Experience producing high-quality policy and communications outputs, including consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and media content Experience creating engaging content for digital channels, including websites, social media and email communications Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment Desirable: Experience working within healthcare, government, a membership organisation or the third sector Knowledge of public health, health inequalities or wider health service issues Experience working on issues relating to children and young people The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff across the UK. Our devolved nations teams play a vital role in ensuring that the needs of children and young people are represented at every level of government and policy-making. Our values - Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire - are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation. We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. While this role is home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, travel across the devolved nations and occasional travel elsewhere in the UK will be required. Closing date: 6 July 2026.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: US Enrolled Agent (EA) and ATT qualifications required as a minimum. A broad base of US and UK private client experience working with UHNW families and their family offices Strong experience advising in the trusts and estates specialist area and working with trustees and wealth advisory teams on the taxation considerations Experiences and ability to lead projects in resolving US and foreign trust matters for settlors and beneficiaries. The passion to develop and lead a specialist trust and estate group within the US/UK Private Client practice You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. Good deal of advisory experience and will likely be found in HNW teams. Responsibilities: Signing out tax Forms 1040, 1040NR, 3520's etc Leading client relationships with a proactive advisory approach and a strong, adaptable manner to suit an eclectic and demanding client base A reputation in the marketplace and familiarity working in conjunction with lawyers, wealth advisers and other professionals that support UHNW individuals with US aspects to their lives In depth experience working with families on dual US/UK succession planning, including advising on trusts, alternate structuring, and estates Wide experiences with the use of the UK/US treaty in detail Advanced understanding of complex foreign tax credit scenarios and planning solutions. A strong understanding of pre US and pre UK residency tax planning Experience of presenting internally and externally on topics pertinent to US PCS tax matters The individual would be able to form strong collaborative relationships with other teams in projects A desire for continual learning, assisting in training and inculcating US advisory skills, and development in the junior members of the team Good people management skills and an ability to actively support and influence the continual improvement in efficiencies and the evolution of the US PCS strategic offering in line with the wider firm initiatives. A successful candidate would have a drive for finding practical solutions, an ability to collaborate and the initiative and resilience to persevere with challenging work. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Our client is a federated charity made up of a national organisation and more than 170 local organisations supporting families in communities across the UK. United by a shared purpose and values, each local organisation is rooted in its community and able to respond to the needs of local families. This unique model combines national reach with deep local knowledge, enabling our client to create lasting change for families while remaining connected to the communities it serves. They are now looking to hire a Director of Fundraising and External Affairs and Prospectus is leading the search. Director of Fundraising and External Affairs Permanent £82,000 Remote with regular travel to meetings with donors, for events and to the central office in Leicester Closing: Sunday 28 June 2026 The organisation is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive fundraising, communications and external affairs across the organisation. Reporting as a member of the Executive Team, the postholder will lead high-performing teams with clear accountability for income growth, supporter engagement and organisational profile. With responsibility for trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, communications and external affairs, you will grow and diversify income, build influential partnerships and strengthen the organisation's position as a leading voice for families and children across the UK The selected candidate will have a strong track record of securing six and seven-figure gifts, building long-term partnerships, delivering sustainable income growth and leading high-performing teams. You will be a self-starter, a clear strategic thinker, and a pace-setter within an organisation growing and making enormous impact. An exceptional communicator and relationship-builder, you will be comfortable engaging and influencing funders, policymakers, trustees and senior stakeholders, bringing the credibility, resilience and vision needed to operate at Executive level. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application please contact Ryan Burdock or Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus. If you are interested in applying to this leadership position, please submit your CV and a covering letter in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Are you a senior compliance leader who can combine regulatory expertise with commercial insight? Do you thrive on influencing business strategy, engaging with regulators, and leading high-performing teams? If so, we'd love to hear from you. As Head of Compliance Advisory, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the regulatory framework across our UK regulated businesses. Reporting directly to the Group Chief Compliance Officer, you will provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders on FCA and PRA requirements, helping the business navigate complex regulatory challenges while delivering positive customer outcomes. This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll oversee the Compliance Advisory function, lead engagement with regulators, drive horizon scanning activities, and ensure robust governance, policies, and controls remain effective and proportionate. You'll work closely with business leaders on strategic change initiatives, provide expert guidance on SMCR and regulatory developments, and represent the organisation with confidence both internally and externally. This role would suit someone with experience as Director of Compliance Advisory, Head of Regulatory Compliance, Senior Compliance Manager (FCA/PRA), Head of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs or Head of Compliance (Insurance & Financial Services) Role: Head of Compliance Advisory Location: Remote - 100% work from home Salary: up to £95k base + Bonus and great benefits We're looking for an experienced compliance professional with deep knowledge of FCA and PRA regulation, strong understanding of SMCR, proven leadership capability, and the ability to translate complex regulation into pragmatic business solutions. You'll be an exceptional communicator, relationship builder, and trusted advisor who can influence at executive level while developing and inspiring your team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing, purpose-led Insurance organisation where compliance is viewed as a strategic partner to the business, with the opportunity to make a significant impact at both operational and executive levels. CLICK APPLY and send through a copy of your CV.

Job Opportunity Team Assistant - Global Medical Affairs (Rare Diseases) Job Overview: Weare looking for Team Assistant who will provide high-quality administrative andoperational support to the Global Medical Rare Diseases team and the GlobalMedical Affairs. The role works closely with the Executive Assistant andensures smooth day-to-day operations, coordination, and execution of teamactivities. Location: Paddington 3 days onsite and 2 daysremote Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours working) Contract: 3 Months Pay Rate: £24-30 per hour Key Responsibilities Manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders Coordinate contract processing and signatures (e.g., Adobe Sign) Set up new suppliers in partnership with Procurement (e.g., Ariba) Support goods receipting and tracking budget spend Maintain accurate operational records and tracking systems Organise and coordinate key meetings (MEG & RD Leadership meetings) Manage meeting logistics, agendas, and documentation distribution Attend meetings and take minutes where required Manage calendars, scheduling, and diary coordination Coordinate with administrative teams across the organisation Act as back-up for the Executive Assistant when needed Arrange travel, itineraries, and visitor logistics Review and process expense claims (e.g., Concur) Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders Support timely delivery of projects and team deliverables Assist in preparation of business documentation Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency Education & Experience Minimum: Administrative experience Preferred: Degree or relevant administrative qualification Experience Required: 4+ years in administrative support (Director-level or similar) Experience in finance/procurement processes Event planning and coordination experience Experience working across large organisations Familiarity with tools such as SAP, Ariba, Adobe Sign, Concur Preferred: Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector How to Apply: If you're interested in thisrole, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call usnow. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a newposition, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

London-Based International Corporate Bank: looking to make a vital hire as Head of Internal Audit, small team Head of Internal Audit - International Corporate Bank Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:Leadership & Strategy- Review the existing audit methodology to develop and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy;- Prepare and regularly update the annual Audit Plan for submission to London Branch Audit Committee and the Head Office Internal Audit Bureau (IAB) for approval.- Lead, mentor and manage the Internal Audit team, fostering a high-performance culture;- Act as the primary liaison with the Board Audit Committee, presenting audit findings and insights.- Ensure that the External Quality Assessment (EQA) is implemented effectively. Audit & Assurance- Provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management;- Oversee the delivery of audit engagements across all business areas, with emphasis on key areas including treasury, lending, operations, IT and Compliance;- Ensure audit work is performed in accordance with professional standards;- Undertake special investigations at the request of the Audit Committee and/or the CEO;- Evaluate the effectiveness of remediation actions and track issue resolution;- Maintain, regularly review and refine relevant audit related policies and procedures (e.g. Audit Manual, Internal Audit Findings Risk Appetite Policy, London Branch Audit Committee Terms of Reference, Auditor Independence Policy);- Maintain an up-to-date "audit universe" for the Bank as the business develops;- Including high level review of bank-wide operational policy and procedure manuals as part of the audit work undertaken;- Consider opportunities to enhance co-operation and interaction with fellow group entities wherever possible;- Complete mandatory training as required, and undertake other necessary training to ensure an appropriate level of technical knowledge is maintained;- Oversee the effective deployment of the Internal Audit Management System to maximise benefits; Risk Management & Compliance- Assess emerging risks and adjust audit plans accordingly;- Maintain strong awareness of UK regulatory expectations (e.g. PRA, FCA requirements);- Co-ordinate with Compliance, Risk and external auditors to ensure effective coverage and minimal duplication;- Support regulatory reviews and inspections, as required. Stakeholder Management- Build strong relationships with Senior Management and business heads;- Maintain a good relationship with IAB and ensure that IAB requests are managed on an effective and timely basis;- Provide constructive challenge and actionable recommendations to improve business processes;- Communicate complex risk and control issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders;- Act as secretary to the London Branch Audit Committee, and facilitate the effective and efficient workings of the London Branch Audit Committee;- Work with the Chairman of the Audit Committee to ensure that relevant regulatory regulations are complied with (e.g. Statutory Audit Directive, in terms of independence of the external auditors, non-audit services provided, fee cap management and activities / composition of the Audit Committee). Governance & Reporting- Prepare high-quality audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee;- Provide regular updates on audit progress, key findings, risk themes, and other relevant findings, e.g. those raised by external audit, IAB, etc.;- Ensure independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function at all times. KEY REQUIREMENTSExperience- Significant experience in internal audit within banking or financial services.- Proven leadership experience, ideally as a Head of Audit or a senior audit leader.- Strong knowledge of commercial banking operations, products and risk frameworks.- Experience working within a UK regulated environment. Qualifications- Professional certification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline. Skills & Competencies- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.- High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgement.- Ability to influence at Board and Executive level.- Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability.- Time and staff management skills. Desirable- Experience in a foreign bank or international financial institution in London.- Familiarity with cross-border regulatory frameworks.- Experience interacting directly with regulators.-Certain experience in IT and cybersecurity auditing will be given priority. Additional Information- The role is subject to the UK Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR).- The individual must demonstrate fitness and propriety in line with regulatory expectations. Managing the Team:- Recruit and maintain sufficiency and appropriateness of human resources in accordance with agreed plans, and train, develop and lead resources to ensure that targets are met. Manage performance of staff and ensure appropriate training needs are identified. Regulated activities: This section is to be completed for roles that will be covered by the Senior Managers and Certification Regime i.e.: Senior management function (SMF) - one that involves the person performing it being responsible for managing one or more aspects of the firm's affairs, so far as it relates to regulated activities, and those aspects involve, or might involve, a risk of serious consequence for the person, or for the firm or for other interests in the UK. The Prescribed Responsibilities and Other Responsibilities are as set out in the Statement of Responsibilities and the Responsibilities Management Map. Certification - one where the person could pose a risk of significant harm to the firm or any of its customers: Material risk-taker: Advising on, dealing (as principal or agent) and arranging (bringing about) deals in and/or managing investments Giving advice to clients in connection with corporate finance business and performing other functions relating to this. Where direct reports include staff within the Certification population role holder is a voting member of the Credit Committee. Please also provide details of the regulated products that the role holder will be involved in selling/providing advice - N/A The incumbent must comply with the requirements under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime. For Head of Internal Audit:Prescribed Responsibilities - None assigned.SMF - SMF 5 designation is held. Responsibilities of SMF 5 are to be discharged effectively.Conduct Rules - To perform in accordance with the Conduct Rules.

The Role This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic external affairs team, supporting the coordination of engagement with some of the UK's largest law firms, leading in-house legal teams, and key industry stakeholders. Working closely with colleagues across public affairs, international, and member communications teams, you will play a key role in delivering a compelling and effective large- click apply for full job details

An exclusive opportunity has arisen within a London based Family Office that is seeking a CFO/COO to manage the financial affairs of two Founders, and their related entities. Reporting directly to the Founders, the CFO/COO will provide operational and financial support to the Founders and their families across a broad range of responsibilities. The CFO/COO will oversee the day-to-day operations of the family office and will take responsibility of the relationships with all external advisors and service providers. The CFO/COO will possess strong leadership and communication skills, a strong work ethic with a "roll up your sleeves" style, coupled with high emotional intelligence and integrity. This role will suit someone who is energetic and responsive to the broad and ever changing duties of this challenging yet rewarding role. Profile of the successful candidate: Must have experience working with family offices, trusts and offshore structures. Familiar with private equity fund structure, partnership (e.g. GP/LP, LLP etc) and corporate. Experience with the US, European, Australian accounting and tax framework is desirable Someone with an accounting background (ACA/ACCA) but who will quickly become a generalist Confidential and professional nature Proactive, hard-working, jack-of-all-trades, able to wear numerous hats simultaneously Experience of managing and hiring teams High degree of meticulousness and commerciality We will consider full-time applicants only. We offer hybrid working. Responsibilities and Essential Duties include but are not limited to: Working with the Founders on strategy and budget, keeping the Founders abreast of their financial positions, cashflow needs Be the main contact with banks, lawyers, tax advisers, accountants, fund administrators, trustees etc. Liaising with investment managers, investment advisers and monitoring the performance of investments Undertaking due diligence of new investment opportunities - consider structuring, coordinate with legal counsels & tax advisers, reviewing investment agreements & completing necessary paperwork Overseeing investment exit and asset disposal, monitoring incoming funds Manage a team of 2-3 accountants & tax specialists. The team is responsible for Financial management & reporting; Tax compliance and reporting; Tax optimisation; Treasury - payment and cash management; Managing payments and the admin-side of the family office Hold an active role within the Founders' charitable trusts If you would like to find out more about the role, please send a (preferably Word) copy of your latest resume

About this Role The Role Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the CEO and Executive Team, you will: Define and deliver a trust-wide marketing and communications strategy Shape and embed a clear, compelling Orion narrative Strengthen our reputation, visibility and external voice Lead campaigns that drive recruitment, attendance and trust Set and enforce high standards in parent communication Build a confident, consistent approach across all schools Lead on crisis and reputation management You will operate at pace, bring clarity, and ensure communications actively support school improvement and trust growth. What You'll Be Doing: Developing and owning the Orion brand, voice and positioning Supporting the CEO in building a strong external presence Designing trust-wide campaigns linked to key priorities Improving how we communicate with parents across all schools Strengthening recruitment marketing and employer brand Introducing clear frameworks, templates and expectations Supporting leaders through complex or high-risk situations What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who: Has operated at a senior level in marketing, communications or public affairs Thinks strategically, not just operationally Can influence and challenge senior leaders with credibility Writes with clarity and authority Is calm under pressure and exercises strong judgement Is motivated by purpose and improving outcomes for young people Experience in education is helpful, but not essential. What matters is your ability to lead, shape and deliver at organisational level. What We Offer: A genuinely strategic role with trust-wide impact Close working with an ambitious CEO and Executive Team The opportunity to build a function from the ground up A values-driven organisation with a strong moral purpose Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements

Transport Focus is the independent watchdog representing the voice of transport users across Britain. At a pivotal moment of reform and growth, we are strengthening our leadership team to drive greater influence, visibility, and impact across the sector. This is a high-profile, newly created Deputy Director role, offering the opportunity to sit at the intersection of policy, communications, and public affairs - and play a leading role in the launch of a strengthened national watchdog. Why this role stands out Visible national impact - Shape how transport policy affects millions of passengers and road users New function to shape - Bring together policy and communications into a cohesive external affairs capability High-profile stakeholder engagement - Influence government, regulators, industry, and media Watchdog launch leadership - Play a central role in building credibility and public trust ahead of April roll out Exceptional benefits - 30 days leave + Civil Service pension ( 28.9% employer contribution) Growth environment - Join an organisation doubling in size with strong internal culture and retention The opportunity Reporting to the Director of Strategy, Insight & External Affairs, you will lead a critical function that ensures policy, insight, and communications are aligned to deliver real impact. You will: Lead a high-performing policy, external affairs and communications division to drive measurable outcomes Translate policy positions into clear, compelling narratives that resonate externally Build a strong public affairs capability, increasing influence with political, media, and industry stakeholders Support the organisation's next phase of growth, including the launch of an enhanced transport watchdog Ensure that insight and evidence underpin all external engagement and positioning What you'll bring We're looking for a strategic leader with a hybrid mindset - someone who can bridge policy development and external influence. You will offer: Senior experience in policy, public affairs, or strategic communications (with ability to span both) A track record of influencing senior stakeholders across government, regulators, or industry Strong political awareness and experience operating in complex, publicly accountable environments Proven leadership of teams and the ability to deliver through others at scale The judgement to navigate high-profile, sensitive issues and balance competing interests Transport experience is not essential; what matters is your ability to apply insight, influence effectively, and operate at senior level in complex, regulated systems. About the team and environment You will lead an established team across policy and communications, working in close partnership with insight and data colleagues to ensure a seamless link between evidence, strategy, and external delivery. Transport Focus offers a highly collaborative, mission-led culture, with strong engagement scores and a clear focus on delivering public value. Additional and Application Information This role will be based at either their London or Manchester Office, 2 days a week (hybrid). Salary is up to 86,000pa with 28.9% civil service pension. Application deadline is 23:59, Sunday 21st June . No cover letter required, but please ensure all relevant experience is highlighted on your CV. Full UK right to work required. Sponsorship not available. Our commitments to diversity and inclusion Transport Focus is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the people and communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunities employer on behalf of their clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. Murray McIntosh is a specialist Policy, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications and Economics recruitment consultancy, recruiting positions at all levels and across all sectors. Our team boasts over 20 years of experience in this space, with expertise spanning all industries and subject areas.

Transport Focus is the independent watchdog representing the voice of transport users across Britain. At a pivotal moment of reform and growth, we are strengthening our leadership team to drive greater influence, visibility, and impact across the sector. This is a high-profile, newly created Deputy Director role, offering the opportunity to sit at the intersection of policy, communications, and public affairs - and play a leading role in the launch of a strengthened national watchdog. Why this role stands out Visible national impact - Shape how transport policy affects millions of passengers and road users New function to shape - Bring together policy and communications into a cohesive external affairs capability High-profile stakeholder engagement - Influence government, regulators, industry, and media Watchdog launch leadership - Play a central role in building credibility and public trust ahead of April roll out Exceptional benefits - 30 days leave + Civil Service pension ( 28.9% employer contribution) Growth environment - Join an organisation doubling in size with strong internal culture and retention The opportunity Reporting to the Director of Strategy, Insight & External Affairs, you will lead a critical function that ensures policy, insight, and communications are aligned to deliver real impact. You will: Lead a high-performing policy, external affairs and communications division to drive measurable outcomes Translate policy positions into clear, compelling narratives that resonate externally Build a strong public affairs capability, increasing influence with political, media, and industry stakeholders Support the organisation's next phase of growth, including the launch of an enhanced transport watchdog Ensure that insight and evidence underpin all external engagement and positioning What you'll bring We're looking for a strategic leader with a hybrid mindset - someone who can bridge policy development and external influence. You will offer: Senior experience in policy, public affairs, or strategic communications (with ability to span both) A track record of influencing senior stakeholders across government, regulators, or industry Strong political awareness and experience operating in complex, publicly accountable environments Proven leadership of teams and the ability to deliver through others at scale The judgement to navigate high-profile, sensitive issues and balance competing interests Transport experience is not essential; what matters is your ability to apply insight, influence effectively, and operate at senior level in complex, regulated systems. About the team and environment You will lead an established team across policy and communications, working in close partnership with insight and data colleagues to ensure a seamless link between evidence, strategy, and external delivery. Transport Focus offers a highly collaborative, mission-led culture, with strong engagement scores and a clear focus on delivering public value. Additional and Application Information This role will be based at either their London or Manchester Office, 2 days a week (hybrid). Salary is up to 86,000pa with 28.9% civil service pension. Application deadline is 23:59, Sunday 21st June . No cover letter required, but please ensure all relevant experience is highlighted on your CV. Full UK right to work required. Sponsorship not available. Our commitments to diversity and inclusion Transport Focus is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the people and communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunities employer on behalf of their clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. Murray McIntosh is a specialist Policy, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications and Economics recruitment consultancy, recruiting positions at all levels and across all sectors. Our team boasts over 20 years of experience in this space, with expertise spanning all industries and subject areas.

The role of Executive Assistant to Principal in the property industry is an excellent opportunity to provide high-level support in a fast-paced environment. You will be trusted as a Business Partner and able to make decisions on the Principals behalf, liaise with clients and support on personal affairs. Client Details You will work for a warm, welcoming family who have excellent staff retention, they're looking for someone to join their Central London office for a long term career. They own multiple real estate businesses ranging from high end hotels to global storage solutions. Description As the EA to Principal, you will: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Principal, including diary and email management. Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements with precision. Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations as required. Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality at all times. Assist in managing projects and tracking progress to ensure timely completion. Handle ad hoc administrative tasks to support the Principal's daily operations. Ensure smooth communication and collaboration across departments as needed. Profile A successful EA to Principal should have: Strong organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Previous experience in a similar role within the property industry. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with stakeholders professionally. A proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving. The ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times. Job Offer You will have an hourly rate which equates to 60k-68k, shortly followed by a permanent contract with outstanding benefits.

Are you a senior compliance leader who can combine regulatory expertise with commercial insight? Do you thrive on influencing business strategy, engaging with regulators, and leading high-performing teams? If so, we'd love to hear from you. As Head of Compliance Advisory, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the regulatory framework across our UK regulated businesses. Reporting directly to the Group Chief Compliance Officer, you will provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders on FCA and PRA requirements, helping the business navigate complex regulatory challenges while delivering positive customer outcomes. This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll oversee the Compliance Advisory function, lead engagement with regulators, drive horizon scanning activities, and ensure robust governance, policies, and controls remain effective and proportionate. You'll work closely with business leaders on strategic change initiatives, provide expert guidance on SMCR and regulatory developments, and represent the organisation with confidence both internally and externally. This role would suit someone with experience as Director of Compliance Advisory, Head of Regulatory Compliance, Senior Compliance Manager (FCA/PRA), Head of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs or Head of Compliance (Insurance & Financial Services) Role: Head of Compliance Advisory Location: Remote 100% work from home Salary: up to £95k base + Bonus and great benefits We're looking for an experienced compliance professional with deep knowledge of FCA and PRA regulation, strong understanding of SMCR, proven leadership capability, and the ability to translate complex regulation into pragmatic business solutions. You'll be an exceptional communicator, relationship builder, and trusted advisor who can influence at executive level while developing and inspiring your team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing, purpose-led Insurance organisation where compliance is viewed as a strategic partner to the business, with the opportunity to make a significant impact at both operational and executive levels. CLICK APPLY and send through a copy of your CV.

Communication Manager 6 Month Contract Warwick (2/3 days onsite) Are you a passionate communicator with a knack for influencing stakeholders? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your strategic input can drive imperatively change? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our communications efforts as a Communication Manager! About the Role : As our Communication Manager, you will develop, manage, and lead a talented team of external affairs officers and agencies. Your expertise in communications will be pivotal in supporting our ambitious Net Zero portfolio, guiding it from development into delivery. Key Responsibilities : Strategic Communication Management: Oversee communications and stakeholder engagement for multiple Development Consent Order (DCO) applications currently in the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase. Communications Strategy Development: Set the communications strategy, including messaging, digital presence, media outreach, and planning for consultations with high-influence stakeholders. Project Delivery Communications: Lead all external communications related to project delivery, ensuring clarity, consistency, and positively in messaging. Collaborate closely with Corporate Affairs to amplify our impact. Collaborative Approach: Work hand-in-hand with programme communication leads across various initiatives within National Gas to ensure a unified messaging strategy and cohesive external project activities. Content Production Oversight: Manage the creation of high-quality content, from press releases and articles to engaging digital and social media campaigns that resonate with our audience. Stakeholder Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including media outlets, industry partners, regulators, and government agencies. Strategic Advisory Role: Provide strategic advice to the executive team on all matters related to communications and reputation management. What We're Looking For : Proven experience in communications management, stakeholder engagement, and external affairs. Exceptional writing and content creation skills, with an ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences. Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on team development and collaboration. A strategic thinker with the ability to provide insightful advice to senior leadership. Passion for sustainability and the Net Zero agenda is a plus! How to Apply : Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be the perfect fit for our team. We can't wait to meet you! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

DIRECTOR OF REGULATION IHPN is the membership network for independent healthcare providers. We play a leading role in the sector by bringing independent providers together, representing their interests, and supporting them to deliver great care to patients. Our vision is for a thriving independent healthcare sector delivering great care to NHS and private patients. We are seeking to appoint a Director of Regulation to join the IHPN team in November 2026. PURPOSE The Director of Regulation leads all aspects of IHPN's regulatory work programme with a particular emphasis on, but not limited to, the regulation of clinical services. As part of the organisation's senior management team, the Director of Regulation will be responsible for ensuring successful completion of the organisation's regulatory annual business plan objectives and leading the team's regulation function. IHPN members work within a heavily regulated sector across all four nations of the UK. IHPN supports them by working with regulators to help positively influence the regulatory environment, as well as to ensure that members are well-placed to deliver the highest standards of safety and quality. In recent years this has included important work on behalf of members to strengthen clinical governance and information sharing and improve consistency across the sector. The Director works closely with our members to lead the regulation function and influencing programmes and has an excellent understanding of the regulatory issues which affect all IHPN members across the UK in terms of the NHS and private pay sectors. The Director builds relationships at a senior level across the health system and proactively identifies opportunities to progress the sector's interests. They also take responsibility for ensuring that budget targets are met. The post involves line management responsibilities. The Director of Regulation leads the Network's work with national system and professional healthcare regulators and medical royal colleges including, but not limited to, the Care Quality Commission, NHS England's patient safety and clinical functions, the Department of Health and Social Care, General Medical Council, Royal Colleges and devolved governments and regulators. The postholder is entirely responsible for IHPN's Regulation function, which involves developing and leading a compelling and high impact sector-wide programme of strategic and proactive regulatory affairs and influencing work that positions the independent healthcare sector as being proactive on the quality, governance and transparency agendas. ACCOUNTABILITIES Regulation Deliver Independent Healthcare Providers Network's regulatory business plan priorities and be accountable for the successful completion of all regulatory team objectives. This involves being a subject specialist in UK independent healthcare covering the entire range of sectors including acute, primary, community, clinical home healthcare, and diagnostics. It also requires close engagement with members at Board level to understand members' regulatory affairs challenges and to develop clear and focused solutions. Lead the team in developing a compelling and high impact programme of proactive regulatory affairs and sector-wide influencing work that positions the independent healthcare sector as being proactive on the quality and governance agenda and while at the same time enabling the sector to successfully address criticisms and external scrutiny. The postholder is able to manage large-scale, complex projects involving numerous stakeholders. Act as an external spokesperson for members and represent their views to regulators, civil servants, senior healthcare leaders, the media and other stakeholders as required. Be seen as a senior leader in the health and care system with a front facing role of speaking at conferences, presenting to public inquiries, parliamentary committees and commercial boards. Build influential relationships with key players in the health system, getting ahead of regulatory change and positioning the Network effectively to key stakeholders. This also involves developing and maintaining a wide perspective on the complex external regulatory, policy, political and fiscal changes that affect the UK healthcare market. Having sole autonomy and responsibility for the team, strategically evaluate the organisation's programme of regulatory guidance and external research to ensure that we are developing positive content with the power to inform and influence the debate on the regulation of independent healthcare providers. In particular, quality assuring all regulation work that goes out and ensuring that there is a clear strategic approach to all influencing and engagement work. Lead the Regulation aspect of the Network's annual Business Plan process including setting industry-wide objectives. Lead on all aspects of the Network's activities in the devolved nations. Leadership Assuming clear responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the job description with the IHPN Board, setting out clearly and concisely the work that is being done and how IHPN is addressing sector-wide challenges. Line management of the team and external consultants, ensuring staff are fully supported to discharge their duties, regularly appraised with learning and development opportunities identified and supported in their development. As part of the Senior Management Team, overseeing IHPN's budgeting process and ensuring strong budget management. Regulatory interface Being responsible and accountable for identifying a range of regulatory matters emerging from government and putting in place innovative and effective mechanisms to communicate those issues to members and to inform and influence their implementation. Take responsibility for building and maintaining relationships with all healthcare regulatory bodies including, but not limited to, the Care Quality Commission, NHS England, regulators and devolved nations regulators. CLOSING DATE: 9am on Monday 29th June INTERVIEWS: Monday 6th July, London (in-person) HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter by email via the button below. Please note that applications without a CV & covering letter will be rejected.

Our client is an international law firm with offices in New York & London. They are an award-winning practice featuring in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For and numerous other industry specific awards. They have a flexible benefits package that includes 25 days holiday with ability to buy more, in-house doctor, good pension scheme, private medical insurance, subsidised gym membership and dental cover. The Head of Partnership Finance will work closely with the CFO and other Senior Management in relation to partnership accounting and tax affairs of the Firm and Partners. Leading a small team of specialists, this role is ultimately accountable for delivering Partnership Finance: Overseeing a team that is responsible for the accounting and reporting of partner remuneration, payments, capital contributions and other partner balances on a partner-by-partner basis for over 250 partners globally and leading on REM from a finance perspective. Tax: Proactively lead on the tax affairs for the Firm, collaborating with key members of the Finance team to deliver a first-class service to the firm. Projects / Advisory: Utilising expertise and an in-depth knowledge of the Firm, the Head of Partnership Finance will draw all these functions together and act in an advisory capacity to senior stakeholders (including at Board level) on strategic projects relating to potential mergers and acquisitions, both locally and internationally. Responsibilities Managing Partners' financial affairs (draw, distribution, profit reserving and partnership capital); Ensuring compliance of all filing requirements across all jurisdictions where the Firm operates, working with advisers where necessary. Managing the preparation and submission of Partners' UK and International tax returns, ensuring any issues raised by Partners or local tax authorities are dealt with in a timely manner. Liaising with the external advisers on global tax reporting for partners. Managing the process of onboarding and exiting partners. Calculation of UK and International tax payments to relevant tax authorities, including payments on account. Lead on the REM process from a Finance perspective. Work with direct reports to proactively monitor the potential consequences of changes to tax legislation and advise the business on appropriate actions, if any. Support direct reports and actively manage the relationship with the Firm's professional advisers to maximize the value derived. Play a significant role in contributing towards advisory projects - including the structuring of new developments, acquisition, financing, capital allowance projects and transfer pricing. Candidate Profile A relevant recognised qualification such as ATT/CTA/ADIT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA is required. Experience of working with senior (executive level) business stakeholders, demonstrating the gravitas and presence to inspire confidence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels of seniority; capable of dealing with people in a calm, professional and effective manner. Able to demonstrate strategic-level thinking, and to influence executive-level stakeholder decisions. The ability to resolve problems methodically and logically. Strong attention to detail. Strong commercial skills. Important Notice It is Career Legal's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.