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Use your expertise to shape education, influence communities, and grow as a leader. Roles available at colleges England. Are you a business leader or corporate professional looking to make a meaningful impact outside the boardroom? By becoming a volunteer governor at a further education (FE) or sixth form college , you'll help shape the strategic direction of an organisation that transforms lives through education and skills-while strengthening your own governance experience and leadership credentials. Why it's relevant to professionals like you Further Education colleges train over 1.6 million learners annually, preparing the skilled workforce that keeps our economy moving-from engineers and IT specialists to healthcare professionals and construction experts. As a college governor , you'll sit on the board of an FE institution (and registered charity), where your insight into strategy, risk, people, or finance will have a direct impact on how public funds are spent, how performance is measured, and how learners are supported to succeed. This is an opportunity to: Apply your corporate skills in a charitable leadership role Gain board-level experience and enhance your CV Contribute to local economic growth and social mobility Support a vital sector during a time of transformation What you'll do As part of a governing board, you'll: Set strategic direction : Help define the college's mission and goals Hold leadership to account : Monitor finances, performance, and outcomes Ensure governance excellence : Make decisions in the best interests of learners and stakeholders Act as a charity trustee : Ensure financial sustainability and legal compliance You'll also engage with senior leaders and external stakeholders, including local employers, regulators, and community partners. Who we're looking for We welcome professionals from a broad range of sectors, including but not limited to: Finance, Audit & Risk HR, People & Culture Strategy, Transformation & Operations Technology, AI & Digital Legal, Governance & Compliance Marketing, PR & Communications Education, Apprenticeships or vocational courses What matters most is your strategic thinking, commercial awareness , and commitment to helping others succeed. Prior education experience is not required . Full induction and training are provided, with access to DfE-funded development and peer mentoring where needed. Time commitment Expect to give approximately 1-2 days per month , including: Attending board and committee meetings (in-person or remote) Reading papers and preparing questions Participating in training and occasional college visits The time commitment is manageable alongside a full-time role-and many employers actively support staff to take on governance roles as part of their professional development. Where you'll be needed Some colleges offer remote governance and meetings take place online. This may suit you best, or we may suggest a role where you volunteer on a hybrid basis at a college within a reasonable distance from you. We are recruiting governors for colleges across England , with new opportunities added regularly. What's in it for you? Enhance your board-level and governance experience Develop strategic oversight and leadership outside your day-to-day role Expand your professional network Give back in a way that creates long-term, measurable impact Gain exposure to the education, charity, and public sectors Ready to step into a strategic, purpose-driven leadership role? If you're ready to bring your corporate insight to the education sector and help shape the future of skills, opportunity, and social mobility-we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become a volunteer college governor.

Use your expertise to shape education, influence communities, and grow as a leader. Roles available at colleges England. Are you a business leader or corporate professional looking to make a meaningful impact outside the boardroom? By becoming a volunteer governor at a further education (FE) or sixth form college , you'll help shape the strategic direction of an organisation that transforms lives through education and skills-while strengthening your own governance experience and leadership credentials. Why it's relevant to professionals like you Further Education colleges train over 1.6 million learners annually, preparing the skilled workforce that keeps our economy moving-from engineers and IT specialists to healthcare professionals and construction experts. As a college governor , you'll sit on the board of an FE institution (and registered charity), where your insight into strategy, risk, people, or finance will have a direct impact on how public funds are spent, how performance is measured, and how learners are supported to succeed. This is an opportunity to: Apply your corporate skills in a charitable leadership role Gain board-level experience and enhance your CV Contribute to local economic growth and social mobility Support a vital sector during a time of transformation What you'll do As part of a governing board, you'll: Set strategic direction : Help define the college's mission and goals Hold leadership to account : Monitor finances, performance, and outcomes Ensure governance excellence : Make decisions in the best interests of learners and stakeholders Act as a charity trustee : Ensure financial sustainability and legal compliance You'll also engage with senior leaders and external stakeholders, including local employers, regulators, and community partners. Who we're looking for We welcome professionals from a broad range of sectors, including but not limited to: Finance, Audit & Risk HR, People & Culture Strategy, Transformation & Operations Technology, AI & Digital Legal, Governance & Compliance Marketing, PR & Communications Education, Apprenticeships or vocational courses What matters most is your strategic thinking, commercial awareness , and commitment to helping others succeed. Prior education experience is not required . Full induction and training are provided, with access to DfE-funded development and peer mentoring where needed. Time commitment Expect to give approximately 1-2 days per month , including: Attending board and committee meetings (in-person or remote) Reading papers and preparing questions Participating in training and occasional college visits The time commitment is manageable alongside a full-time role-and many employers actively support staff to take on governance roles as part of their professional development. Where you'll be needed Some colleges offer remote governance and meetings take place online. This may suit you best, or we may suggest a role where you volunteer on a hybrid basis at a college within a reasonable distance from you. We are recruiting governors for colleges across England , with new opportunities added regularly. What's in it for you? Enhance your board-level and governance experience Develop strategic oversight and leadership outside your day-to-day role Expand your professional network Give back in a way that creates long-term, measurable impact Gain exposure to the education, charity, and public sectors Ready to step into a strategic, purpose-driven leadership role? If you're ready to bring your corporate insight to the education sector and help shape the future of skills, opportunity, and social mobility-we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become a volunteer college governor.

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

This role has a starting salary of £63,823 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This role is fixed term until March 2029 with the possibility for further extension subject to funding. We are excited to be recruiting an Employment Support Operations Manager to join our fantastic team. The contractual base will be Woodhatch Place, Reigate but this is a county-wide hybrid role. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the team The Economy and Growth team focuses on growing Surrey's economy working as 'One Council' and ensure no one is left behind. We provide strategic leadership and direct delivery of services in business support, innovation, skills, and places for the benefit of Surrey's 110,000 businesses and 1.2 million residents. Our work is driven by the belief that we can support our communities and businesses to thrive by supporting residents into the exceptional range of employment and skills opportunities that Surrey offers. Through an employer led model, we oversee programmes which support Surrey residents to find, maintain and remain in work; currently these programmes are funded by DWP through Connect to Work and WorkWell. We are committed to the cross-team consolidation of activity across our area of work and therefore the full integration of these programmes, both with each other and into the wider team, is the fundamental principle on which the post will operate. By working in this way, you will lead the delivery of seamless employment support services through a single coherent front door of support for residents, businesses and employers. Connect to Work which is in early stages of in-house delivery, uses the established model of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) which is a 'place then train' evidence-based method of supported employment. The SEQF element will be managed by an external delivery partner of which this role will be expected to align operationally. WorkWell is an emerging programme built on learnings from a pilot year, as a coaching service, which aligns work and health provision to support residents overcome health-related barriers to remain in or return to work. Together these programmes, along with our newly devolved Adult Skills fund and access to a strong local skills development offer which includes Skills Bootcamps, provide a coherent employment and skills offer to Surrey's residents and businesses. About the Role The postholder will provide the day-to-day oversight and management of integrated front-line employment support services in a fast-paced target driven environment. As part of the operational oversight role, the postholder will be responsible for Team Leaders and associated Employment Specialists and Coaches delivering front line services to Connect to Work and WorkWell. The postholder will also manage Community Activators, maximising grassroots and health and community partnerships across the county to ensure high-quality referrals and that our programmes reach those who would most benefit. The role will be crucial in the continued operational success of Connect to Work, improving operational processes through strong coordination and management of Team Leaders and Employment Specialists to ensure a high-quality service which meets Fidelity requirements. The role will also be responsible for designing and establishing the operational processes for WorkWell ahead of launch later in the year and so should have a good understanding of health-related barriers to employment and how 'good work' can support improved health outcomes. You will be expected to attend one day with the Economy and Growth team in the office (currently Tuesday) and this 'anchor day' is combined with attendance at some in-person meetings, engagement in community settings, delivering and participating in workshops and events, which will require travel across the county. The post reports directly into the Employment Support Strategic Programme Manager and you will be expected to work horizontally with colleagues across the wider Economy & Growth function of over 80 people. Your application: In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Substantial operational experience of managing and overseeing employment support programmes at scale, recognising barriers to employment, particularly those relating to health conditions. Ability to coach and manage operational front-line teams, with an understanding and experience of delivering within the IPS Fidelity models of employment support. Experience of successfully delivering within a target driven environment where quality of service is equally important. Significant experience of stakeholder management, across the public, private and voluntary sector; Demonstrable experience of working with employers and an ability to deliver success from the perspective of the employer. Experience in establishing operational process and overseeing implementation of employment support programmes with a continuous improvement approach An ability to navigate complex issues and challenges and provide solutions. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV and outline your experience and suitability for the role by responding to the following questions (no more than 400 words for each): Please describe your experience of operational management and oversight of target driven employment support programmes. What were the key challenges and successes and what was your role? WorkWell operates at the intersection of employment, health and local government systems. Please describe your experience of designing and embedding operational processes to meet the demands of new programmes of work that cut across all sectors. This role requires significant multi- agency working across the public, private and voluntary sectors, describe your experience of working in this environment, giving examples of where you have had positive impact. The close date for this advert is 23:59 on Friday 28th June 2026. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

As a senior Legal Cashiering professional , would you be interested in a Head Cashier position which offers hybrid working, and the chance to make an impact and work for an ambitious firm that prides itself on its flexible and people first focused culture ? Our client, an award winning, top 100 law firm, has an exciting Head Cashier opportunity that's opened up in their finance team, where you will be responsible for leading and managing the Legal Cashiering team and function, ensuring that all client and office account transactions are accurately processed in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs) and internal policies. You will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders (Partners, fee earners and legal support colleagues) as well as external parties such as auditors and regulators , and provide technical expertise and knowledge, and operational oversight whilst leading, developing and mentoring your team. As Head Cashier, your new role will involve: Overseeing the day-to-day running of the cashiering team handling client and office account payments, receipts and transfers, financial postings, bank reconciliations, client interest calculations Ensuring all transactions are processed correctly Monthly client money reconciliation Monitoring the workload of your team Ensuring full compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs), AML regulations, and Source of Funds checks Supporting internal and external audits Leading, managing and developing your team Acting as the main point of contact for fee earners, internal and external stakeholders, and the external banking team Reviewing and improving cashiering processes Reporting on and monitoring key cashiering metrics I am interested in speaking with candidates who specifically have experience working as a Head Cashier, Head Legal Cashier, Legal Cashiering Manager, Legal Cashier Manager, or Senior Legal Cashier within the legal sector , and who have strong technical knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs), and people / team management experience. Experience with legal finance systems (e.g. banking platforms, PMS) is important too. Salary for this position is 50,000 to 55,000 p.a. (depending on experience). Benefits include: hybrid working, life assurance, private healthcare, Group Income Protection, your birthday off (if it falls on a working day), charity day to use each year, Employee Assistance Programme, and company social events. The company's stunning offices offer free parking (limited on-site on a first come first serviced basis or) close by to the offices, however if you are travelling by public transport they are only a short 10-15 minutes walk from the nearest train station. Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Director / Chief Executive CPRE Sussex Location: Sussex-based or genuinely Sussex-commutable, with flexible / hybrid working and regular travel across the county Salary: £60,000 £70,000 FTE, pro rata Contract: Permanent, 3 4 days per week A rare chance to shape the future of Sussex s countryside. About CPRE Sussex CPRE Sussex is the countryside charity for Sussex. An independent county charity and part of the wider CPRE network, we have a respected county-wide voice and strong local roots, alongside the support of national CPRE. Our work brings together planning influence, campaigning, membership, volunteering, events and practical countryside projects. From responding to major developments and local plans to building public support through communications and community activity, CPRE Sussex plays a visible role in shaping the future of place across the county. This is a significant moment for the organisation. Following a period of change, new staff capacity and recent investment, CPRE Sussex is building on growing confidence, a stable financial platform and renewed momentum. The next Director / Chief Executive will help translate that foundation into greater influence, stronger cohesion and more sustained impact. As our next Director / Chief Executive, you will: • Strategy & Impact: Work with trustees to turn CPRE Sussex s mission into clear priorities, practical plans and measurable outcomes. • Governance & Finance: Provide confident oversight of governance, compliance and reporting, while ensuring resources are directed to the greatest effect. • Operational Leadership: Lead a small, part-time and distributed team with clarity, pace and good judgement. • Income Generation: Strengthen membership, supporter engagement and fundraising to build a more resilient, diversified income base. • Community & Partnerships: Build trusted relationships with communities, partners, local authorities, public bodies, elected representatives and volunteers. • Brand & Profile: Act as a visible and credible public voice for CPRE Sussex on planning, countryside and environmental issues, and position us as the leading countryside charity for Sussex. • People & Culture: Maintain alignment and focused, constructive working relationships across trustees, staff, volunteers and external supporters. • Change & Development: Help shape the next phase of organisational development following a period of transition and growth. Who you are • A seasoned senior leader with strong commitment to CPRE Sussex s mission and purpose. • A credible external representative, comfortable engaging with media, decision makers, partners and supporters. • Experienced in leading people, projects or organisations through change and transition. • A thoughtful communicator with sound judgement, diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills. • Confident working with boards or trustees and supporting robust governance. • Commercially aware, with an instinct for membership, supporter development and financial sustainability. • Organised, practical and able to direct finite resources to where they will have greatest impact. • Experience of campaigning, planning, environmental or public policy work would be highly desirable, alongside strong digital confidence and/or charity fundraising exposure. Why CPRE Sussex? • You will be joining a respected Sussex charity with genuine relevance to planning, land use and countryside protection. • There is strong momentum to build on, including a stable membership base, recent public profile growth and visible practical projects. • The organisation has substantial reserves and recent investment in capacity, providing a strong platform for the next phase. • You will work with a committed board, engaged staff and active volunteers who care deeply about the charity s future. • This is a rare opportunity to shape both an organisation and the wider countryside debate across Sussex. Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 13th July 2026 For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill at via the apply button with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

The Air Ambulance Service is one of the UK's leading air ambulance charities, delivering life-saving Helicopter Emergency Medical Services across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, while also operating the National Children's Air Ambulance, providing specialist transfers for critically ill babies and children across the UK. Every day, our highly skilled teams provide critical care and emergency transfers that save lives, keep families together and support the NHS. Driven by our mission - to help children grow up, adults live longer, and families stay together; because loss through sudden trauma should be rare - we are committed to innovation, partnership and clinical excellence as we continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of patients and communities. We are now seeking to appoint three new Trustees to join our Board as we enter the next exciting phase of our development and growth. Working collectively, Trustees provide strategic leadership and stewardship to ensure that The Air Ambulance Service remains true to its purpose and is well positioned to deliver outstanding services for patients and families, both now and in the future. Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the long-term sustainability and reputation of the charity, ensuring effective financial stewardship and oversight of risk, and promoting the highest standards of governance and organisational integrity. They will support and constructively challenge the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team, contribute to the development and delivery of the organisation's long-term strategy, bring external perspectives and insight to support innovation and continuous improvement, and act as ambassadors for the charity and its impact. We are seeking individuals who bring senior leadership experience and the ability to contribute effectively at Board level, together with sound judgement, strategic insight and an understanding of good governance. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build productive relationships, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Above all, we are looking for people who combine presence and credibility with humility and low ego, who are collaborative, curious and motivated by making a difference. Previous trustee or non-executive experience is welcomed but not essential, and we are keen to hear from candidates who can bring fresh perspectives and diverse experiences to the Board. Alongside the general Trustee appointments, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one of three areas. We are seeking a Clinical Trustee who will provide strategic oversight and assurance in relation to clinical quality, patient safety and governance across both Helicopter Emergency Medical Services and the National Children's Air Ambulance. We are also seeking a Fundraising Trustee who will bring strategic insight and expertise to support the continued growth and diversification of income, including our Big Bases Appeal, and ensure the charity remains sustainable and able to maximise its impact. In addition, we are making an additional appointment and welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and expertise, including finance and investment, aviation, capital and estates development, marketing, transformation and organisational development, or commercial leadership. These are exceptional opportunities to contribute to one of the UK's most respected charities and to play a vital role in helping save lives, keep families together and support communities across the country. We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities and families we serve and particularly welcome applications from individuals and groups that are currently under-represented at Board level. We believe that diversity of thought, background and lived experience strengthens governance and enables better decision-making. How to Apply Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to The Air Ambulance Service on these appointments. For further information about the roles, including details of how to apply, please visit the Saxton Bampfylde website at using reference ZARAOF. Candidates should click on the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions to submit a CV and covering letter, together with completion of the online equal opportunities monitoring form. The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 22 July 2026. The equal opportunities monitoring form will not be shared with anyone involved in assessing your application and should be completed as part of the application process.

About the Trust We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you? Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year. Join Our Team: Senior Contract & Commercial Lawyer We're excited to welcome a new Senior Contract & Commercial Lawyer to join our Legal division. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Working Hours & Location This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required. Role Overview The Senior Contract & Commercial Lawyer acts as a trusted legal adviser to the Trust, supporting the organisation to manage risk whilst maximising commercial and enterprise opportunities and ensuring value for money. Key Responsibilities: Providing and co-ordinating specialist contract law advice across the full range of the Trust's commercial activities including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Providing advice on the Trust's procurement of goods and services, including the tendering of framework contracts for engineering and construction works, IT software and services, professional services, vegetation and environmental management. Drafting key documents regulating the Trust's relationship with its suppliers and customers (e.g. standard terms and conditions, boat licence and mooring terms and conditions). Advising on commercial law aspects of the Trust's business activities (e.g. intellectual property, consumer rights, data protection, subsidy control). Drafting and negotiating funding agreements with third party funders (e.g. lottery funders, local government) and agreements relating to fundraising (e.g. terms and conditions for raffles and fundraising events). Legal interpretation and advice on existing contractual arrangements to clarify the Trust's contractual rights and obligations. Conduct and oversight of commercial contract dispute resolution and litigation. Management of external legal services, including the Trust's panel of specialist law firms (tendering, terms and conditions, performance reviews). About you You are a qualified lawyer in England & Wales with strong experience in complex commercial contracts and procurement. Commercially minded and pragmatic, you provide clear, solution-focused advice and confidently manage negotiations, disputes, and external legal providers. An excellent communicator, you simplify complex legal issues for non-legal colleagues and build strong working relationships across the organisation. You are proactive, driven, and committed to high standards of compliance, health & safety, and safeguarding. Skills & Qualifications: Holds legal qualification recognised by the legal services regulator in England and Wales and can demonstrate extensive post-qualification experience (10+ years PQE or equivalent experience) in leading advice on a broad range of complex and high-value commercial matters. Strong commercial acumen, with a solution-oriented approach to legal advice. High emotional intelligence, enabling effective collaboration and influence across all levels of the organisation. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts and risk-analysis clearly to non-legal audiences. Highly motivated, with a proactive approach to supporting the strategic goals of the legal team and wider organisation. Comply with Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents and near misses. Assess the risks and make adjustments to work methods where appropriate. Ensure all equipment (PPE, plant, materials etc.) is appropriate for the task. Consider your own and others behaviour. Be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practises that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Contact & Application If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at . We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates. What We Offer We offer an annual salary of £68,000. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1. Learn more: Our values We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We'll work with you to make any necessary changes. All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme. At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions - without exception - are made by our hiring managers. To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Director / Chief Executive Location: Sussex-based or genuinely Sussex-commutable, with flexible / hybrid working and regular travel across the county Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 FTE, pro rata Contract: Permanent, 3-4 days per week A rare chance to shape the future of Sussex's countryside. About the charity This charity is the countryside charity for Sussex. An independent county charity and part of the wider network, we have a respected county-wide voice and strong local roots, alongside the support of a national environmental conservation and planning charity. Our work brings together planning influence, campaigning, membership, volunteering, events and practical countryside projects. From responding to major developments and local plans to building public support through communications and community activity, the charity plays a visible role in shaping the future of place across the county. This is a significant moment for the organisation. Following a period of change, new staff capacity and recent investment, the charity is building on growing confidence, a stable financial platform and renewed momentum. The next Director / Chief Executive will help translate that foundation into greater influence, stronger cohesion and more sustained impact. As our next Director / Chief Executive, you will: Strategy & Impact: Work with trustees to turn the charity's mission into clear priorities, practical plans and measurable outcomes. Governance & Finance: Provide confident oversight of governance, compliance and reporting, while ensuring resources are directed to the greatest effect. Operational Leadership: Lead a small, part-time and distributed team with clarity, pace and good judgement. Income Generation: Strengthen membership, supporter engagement and fundraising to build a more resilient, diversified income base. Community & Partnerships: Build trusted relationships with communities, partners, local authorities, public bodies, elected representatives and volunteers. Brand & Profile: Act as a visible and credible public voice for the charity on planning, countryside and environmental issues, and position us as the leading countryside charity for Sussex. People & Culture: Maintain alignment and focused, constructive working relationships across trustees, staff, volunteers and external supporters. Change & Development: Help shape the next phase of organisational development following a period of transition and growth. Who you are A seasoned senior leader with strong commitment to the charity's mission and purpose. A credible external representative, comfortable engaging with media, decision makers, partners and supporters. Experienced in leading people, projects or organisations through change and transition. A thoughtful communicator with sound judgement, diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills. Confident working with boards or trustees and supporting robust governance. Commercially aware, with an instinct for membership, supporter development and financial sustainability. Organised, practical and able to direct finite resources to where they will have greatest impact. Experience of campaigning, planning, environmental or public policy work would be highly desirable, alongside strong digital confidence and/or charity fundraising exposure. Why this charity? You will be joining a respected Sussex charity with genuine relevance to planning, land use and countryside protection. There is strong momentum to build on, including a stable membership base, recent public profile growth and visible practical projects. The organisation has substantial reserves and recent investment in capacity, providing a strong platform for the next phase. You will work with a committed board, engaged staff and active volunteers who care deeply about the charity's future. This is a rare opportunity to shape both an organisation and the wider countryside debate across Sussex. Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 13th July 2026 For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill at with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Role Purpose To manage and deliver key projects that drive the transformation of services and processes across Surrey County Council's Children, Families & Lifelong Learning (CFLL) Directorate. Working closely with Programme Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with the Council's strategic transformation objectives. Oversee project planning, manage resources, and mitigate risks to ensure successful implementation of change initiatives. Drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration to contribute to enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of Council services, contributing to the Council's transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. Key accountabilities 1. Oversee the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and in line with the Council's transformation objectives. 2. Ensure project outputs support and contribute to the programme's objectives in collaboration with the Programme Manager. 3. Manage the allocation and utilisation of resources across the project, ensuring effective use of people, finances, and materials to achieve project goals. 4. Track project progress, ensuring milestones are met and providing regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on performance, risks, and issues. 5. Proactively identify risks and issues that may impact project delivery, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure projects stay on track. 6. Manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their ongoing support and involvement throughout the project lifecycle. 7. Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and status reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals. 8. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the ongoing improvement of project management practices and methodologies, ensuring lessons learned are captured and shared for future projects. The Children's Social Care (CSC) Transformation and CFLL Savings team operates in a dynamic, agile environment, delivering strategic transformation initiatives across the council. Emphasising continuous improvement, the service requires team members to proactively identify opportunities for collaboration, optimisation, and efficiency gains. Effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders are essential for the successful delivery of transformation initiatives. The team is committed to excellence, innovation, and strategic alignment, focusing on delivering value and driving positive change across the organisation. Project Managers work within a matrix programme team, collaborating with colleagues across the Commissioning for Transformation function. They manage and deliver key projects within CFLL, demonstrating agility and flexibility. They quickly and credibly embed themselves into new areas of work, applying their project management, strategic thinking, and leadership skills across all project management disciplines. Project Managers may lead small to medium scale projects under the oversight of a Specialist Programme Manager or Programme Manager, depending on the scale and complexity of the work. The Project Manager role demands significant effort and responsibility, overseeing the end-to-end delivery of key projects that drive the transformation of services and processes across the council. They navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, manage resources, and ensure alignment with the council's strategic transformation objectives. By applying strategic foresight and meticulous planning, they ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Their work fosters continuous improvement and innovation, significantly contributing to the council's sustained success and operational excellence. Analysis, Reporting & Documentation Assess or conduct analysis, presenting results and putting forward recommendations on managing more complex situations to support decision making. Analyse and make recommendations for improvement or development of existing systems, processes or policy. Service Delivery Maintain, develop and review systems, processes, procedures and working methods to maximise service delivery, quality, efficiency and compliance. Provide specialist/professional advice and recommendations within defined policy/strategy and procedures to support informed decision making. Planning & Organising Plan workloads and secure resources to enable the team/s to achieve a quality service. Lead projects and reviews within a defined area of work as directed by manager to support and enhance service delivery. Finance/Resource Management May assist with budget/resource/funding management in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures. May have delegated responsibility for a budget(s). Work with others Liaise, communicate and build relationships with other internal departments, customers, partner organisations, agencies and/or contractors to support and represent the team/service. People Management May manage a team operating in a well defined specialist area or oversee the delivery of a range of support services to a service or function. Monitor and support the performance management and development of team members to ensure that individual contributions are maximised. And/Or Operate as an individual responsible for the delivery of a high level and complex service. Duties for all Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation. Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. Health, Safety & Welfare: To be responsible for ensuring health & safety policies, procedures and legislation are implemented, communicated and managed including making sure that health and safety responsibilities are fully understood and carried out by employees within their service area. To have regard to and comply with safeguarding policy and procedure as appropriate. Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Chief Financial Officer Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a world-leading specialist university dedicated to improving global health and saving lives through research, education, and partnerships. For over 125 years, it has been at the forefront of tackling infectious diseases and advancing health equity, working with partners across more than 70 countries to deliver impact where it matters most. Today, it is internationally recognised as a mission-led, research-intensive postgraduate institution, with over 650 staff working in Liverpool and across the world. Working across the full translational spectrum, from discovery science through to implementation, LSTM's staff, students, and partners are undertaking research which is saving and improving lives in the most disadvantaged populations. Operating across the UK and internationally, including through subsidiaries and partner global hubs, LSTM manages a complex and volatile funding environment and diverse portfolio of research, partnerships, and education programmes. At a time of significant external challenge across global health and higher education, LSTM continues to perform strongly, with a clear focus on sustainable growth and impact, delivered through an active research portfolio of £738m. The role We are seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation. As a core member of the Executive Team, the postholder will play a vital role in shaping and delivering institutional priorities and the University's financial strategy. Acting as a key advisor to the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Chief Operating Officer, and Board of Trustees, they will ensure long-term financial sustainability while enabling continued investment in people, infrastructure, and research. This is a broad and influential role, spanning financial strategy, planning and performance, governance, and leadership of a large multi disciplinary finance function. The role includes oversight of LSTM's UK and international activities, working with senior colleagues to align resources to priorities and support effective decision making. The Chief Financial Officer will also play a key role in driving the transformation of our finance operations, including strengthening systems and processes, enhancing insight and reporting, embedding new approaches to business planning and business partnering, and ensuring robust control and compliance across our complex international operating model. About You The successful candidate will be an established senior finance leader with experience operating at board level in a complex, and ideally regulated environment. They will bring strong financial and commercial judgement, with the ability to navigate complexity, provide clear direction, and drive organisational change; combined with robust operational understanding and credibility. Experience of working in a complex, international environment is desirable but not essential. An appreciation of, and alignment with, LSTM's mission to deliver global health impact will be essential, alongside the ability to build strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners, funders, and stakeholders. At a time of notable change and opportunity in the higher education and global health sectors the role of Chief Financial Officer is particularly important at this point in LSTM's development. If you are motivated by purpose, and have the leadership, insight, and ambition to help shape the future of a globally recognised institution, we would be delighted to hear from you. For further information on this exciting opportunity and details of how to apply, please visit The closing date for applications is Friday 24 th July.

Our client is the industry network with a mission to radically transform the built environment in the face of the climate, nature crises. They champion bold government action and convene the ambitious sections of industry to drive progress at pace and scale. This is an opportunity to play a role at the forefront of tackling the climate and nature crises and to protect communities. Nature is in collapse and our buildings and communities will not withstand the climate impacts we face without urgent action. The places we live, work and play in must, and can, be part of the solution, not the problem. They are a multi-disciplinary team of c.30 passionate, skilled people from across the UK with a London office hub. As a green charity, they prize their welcoming and inclusive work culture with wellbeing and professional development at its heart. The role Our client is seeking an experienced and talented Head of Finance and Risk with strong financial acumen, and the ability to translate complex themes into clear narratives, to contribute significantly to the strategic direction of the organisation. This role is ideal for a mid to senior career professional looking for a Leadership role, and is keen to play a pivotal role in an increasingly vital and influential organisation. The successful candidate will manage the organisation's finances; developing and maintaining financial models to support strategic decision-making, and providing high-quality financial data and analysis to senior management, along with having oversight across their internal risk processes; all the while developing their own broad insight and knowledge of the organisation's mission and goals through working with a passionate and knowledgeable team of colleagues, and with businesses across the entire built environment value chain. Our client is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any protected characteristic. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. Their commitment to inclusivity means they support flexible work arrangements, ensuring work-life balance for all. They prioritise accessibility and will gladly accommodate any needs upon request, as they believe in providing a barrier-free recruitment process. They recognise that people of colour, those from different socio-economic backgrounds, and those from minoritised groups are currently underrepresented at all levels within the industry. They're on the lookout for talented individuals with a wide range of skills and experiences and are eager to welcome candidates from underrepresented groups. Key responsibilities Financial Management Co-ordinate and drive the Budget process, in tandem with the Annual Operating Planning process. Monthly re-forecasting and reporting, including explanation of variances in language which is useful to non-finance specialists Analysis and planning to support decision making / Identification of alternative courses of action Preparing financial papers for the Risk and Audit committee and the Board of Trustees, including attendance at Risk and Audit committee Provide input to Funding applications, commercial decisions and opportunities. Financial Control and Risk Oversight Maintaining control of and make improvements to financial systems. Responsibility for the integrity of the organisation's balance sheet. Updating and enforcing of the organisation's authorisation matrix. Ensure accuracy of transactions within the finance system and the mirroring of the CRM system records. Responsible for (via overseeing the Finance Manager) Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, VAT, expenses. Oversee the payroll process, company pensions, tax and NI Oversight of the organisational risk management process Identification and reporting of financial, and wider, risks including suggesting potential mitigation and insurance. Drive continual improvement of processes Financial Reporting and Cashflow forecasting Oversee the annual audit Documentation of processes and policies Statutory reporting and keeping company policies up to date in accordance with SORP and UK GAAP, for both the charity and dormant trading entity Working with the team to understand timetable of activities, challenging cost assumptions and reclaiming budget where appropriate; identifying changes in and drivers of performance including reduction in surplus/increases in deficit, evaluating and suggesting alternative courses of action. Governance Liaise with auditors in delivery of audited accounts Maintain records at Companies House, The Charities Commission, HMRC and other official bodies (familiarity with The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice) Contribute to the preparation of papers for regular Board meetings and workshops Treasury Manage and maintain the organisation's investment strategy, and securely deposit funds with appropriate organisations, to achieve an acceptable return with minimal risk. Maintain key controls of third-party banking software (including investments and credit cards) Oversee banking processes and authorisation processes Provide and update a cashflow forecast, and ensure adequate cashflows between working capital and investments Leadership and Personnel Consistent and collaborative communication and engagement to help drive the finance team's, and the wider organisation's, success. The Head of Finance and Risk has one direct report, the Finance Manager, and the Finance Officer reports to the Finance Manager Engage in, and occasionally lead aspects of regular organisational wide meetings, related to the organisation's culture and operations and / or projects and workstreams. Clearly communicate and explain financial matters to the wider team when called upon. Take a proactive approach to your own learning and professional development Other Maintain the organisations' key professional administrative relationships including Auditors, Banks, Insurers, HR advisors, Legal services, pension providers, IT providers etc. Act as central organisational point for oversight, reviewing and supporting on contracts / agreements for IT functions Ideal candidate: person and skills Key qualities, competencies, experience, and qualifications Mission: A passion for tackling the climate, nature and cost of living crises, and a commitment to the organisation's mission. Integrity: An inclusive approach that conveys and embeds honesty and transparency as standard Attitude: A positive, proactive, problem-solving approach with demonstrable agility to perform duties that may be outside core accountabilities Teamwork and Leadership: Demonstrable ability to effectively lead a small finance team, with leadership skills that motivate others and create a positive working environment Communication: Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with ability to share complex ideas, thoughts and concepts in a consistently clear manner. Good analytical and influencing skills. Project management: Efficient planning, organisational, and time management skills Administration: Strong administrative and computer literacy skills (standard software packages, mainly Microsoft Office), Advanced Excel skills Strategic thinking: Good experience in strategy setting and horizon scanning, with aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving. Impact-oriented with a focus on delivering outcomes and impact; agile in how to achieve them Critical thinking: supported by good research skills Knowledge: CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualification or equivalent Extensive knowledge of financial procedures, budgeting, forecasting and reporting Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make recommendations Financial best practices across charity and built environment organisations, including dual financial reporting (for example by project as well as by discipline / department) Preparing management accounts, and financial information in various formats to aid decision-making Requirements of Company's House and the Charity Commission, and familiarity with The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice Office / premises management, including building management liaison and IT / tech management Reporting on environmental footprint Stakeholder engagement: Proven experience of people management and collaboration Terms and conditions Contract: Permanent Salary: £65,000 - £74,000 (dependent on experience) REF-

The role of Operations Manager within this Investment Management company involves overseeing key operational processes, fund processes and ensuring efficiency across the Ops team, line management and project delivery. This is a full 360 role, a number 2 to the COO. Client Details The business is a specialist asset management group operating across Switzerland, the UK and Luxembourg. The group manages and distributes investment strategies across multiple portfolios, with over USD 3 billion in assets under management and a compact, highly experienced team. As the business continues to grow, the business is looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to help strengthen and scale the operating platform. Description This is a senior, practical and varied operations role at the centre of a growing investment management business. The Operations Manager will work closely with the COO as a trusted operational partner, helping to keep the business running smoothly day to day while improving systems, controls and processes for the next stage of growth. The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between detailed operational work, service-provider oversight, trading support, internal coordination and project delivery. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and making things work better. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support the smooth day-to-day running of operations across the group and its managed portfolios. Oversee and operate key asset management systems, including custody, transfer agency, rebalancing and trading workflows. Monitor cashflows and trading requirements, supporting pre-trade, execution and post-trade processes. Coordinate the accurate preparation and distribution of key fund data, documentation and operational reporting for internal and external stakeholders. Track investment allocations, investor/platform activity, fees, rebates and related operational processes. Manage day-to-day relationships with key service providers, including administrators, custodians, transfer agents, brokers, platforms and IT providers. Act as a central point of coordination between Operations, Finance, Sales, Compliance, Risk and senior management. Lead or support operational improvement projects, including automation, system enhancements, data integration and regulatory updates. Profile A successful Operations Manager should have: A strong operations background within asset management, ideally a small team environment, ideally with at least 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role Experience managing people, processes and external service providers in a regulated environment. Good understanding of trading workflows, cash management, fund operations and operational controls. A graduate or equivalent background; relevant qualifications such as IMC, ACA, MBA, CFA or similar would be an advantage. A self-motivated, proactive and pragmatic person who can work independently and take ownership. A clear communicator with strong judgement, excellent business presence and the confidence to engage with senior colleagues and external counterparties. Someone who enjoys a fresh challenge, can solve unfamiliar problems and wants to contribute to a growing business. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from GBP 100,000 to GBP 140,000k Hybrid working; 1-2 days in the office Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed). Opportunity to work in a respected organisation within the financial services industry. Permanent position located in Mayfair London with travel to Geneva and Luxembourg A chance to lead and shape operational excellence in a key department. If you are an experienced professional looking to advance your career as an Operations Manager in the financial services sector, we encourage you to apply today!

Use your expertise to shape education, influence communities, and grow as a leader Roles available at colleges across London Are you a business leader or corporate professional looking to make a meaningful impact outside the boardroom? By becoming a volunteer governor at a further education (FE) or sixth form college, you'll help shape the strategic direction of an organisation that transforms lives through education and skills-while strengthening your own governance experience and leadership credentials. Why it's relevant to professionals like you Further education colleges train over 1.6 million learners annually, preparing the skilled workforce that keeps our economy moving-from engineers and IT specialists to healthcare professionals and construction experts. As a college governor, you'll sit on the board of an FE institution (and registered charity), where your insight into strategy, risk, people, or finance will have a direct impact on how public funds are spent, how performance is measured, and how learners are supported to succeed. This is an opportunity to: Apply your corporate skills in a leadership role Gain board-level experience and enhance your CV Contribute to local economic growth and social mobility Support a vital sector during a time of transformation What will you be doing? As part of a governing board, you'll: Set strategic direction: help define the college's mission and goals Hold leadership to account: monitor finances, performance, and outcomes Ensure governance excellence: make decisions in the best interests of learners and stakeholders Act as a charity trustee: ensure financial sustainability and legal compliance You'll also engage with senior leaders and external stakeholders, including local employers, regulators, and community partners. Who are we looking for? We welcome professionals from a broad range of sectors, including but not limited to: Finance, Audit & Risk HR, People & Culture Strategy, Transformation & Operations Technology, AI & Digital Legal, Governance & Compliance Marketing, PR & Communications Education, apprenticeships, or vocational courses What matters most is your strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and commitment to helping others succeed. Prior education experience is not required. Full induction and training are provided, with access to DfE-funded development and peer mentoring where needed. Time commitment Expect to give approximately 1-2 days per month, including: Attending board and committee meetings (in person or remote) Reading papers and preparing questions Participating in training and occasional college visits The time commitment is manageable alongside a full-time role-and many employers actively support staff to take on governance roles as part of their professional development. Where you'll be needed Some colleges offer remote governance and meetings take place online. This may suit you best, or we may suggest a role where you volunteer on a hybrid basis at a college within a reasonable distance from you. We are recruiting governors for colleges across England, with new opportunities added regularly. What's in it for you? This role offers the opportunity to: Enhance your board-level and governance experience Develop strategic oversight and leadership outside your day-to-day role Expand your professional network Give back in a way that creates long-term, measurable impact About Boards for Education Boards for Education is a charity that sources and supports volunteers for governing boards. We aim to improve educational outcomes for children, young people, and adult learners by strengthening governance across the education sector. With more than 25 years' experience and a national network of partners, we connect schools, academy trusts, colleges, and education charities across England and Wales with skilled, independent volunteers. Ready to step into a strategic, purpose-driven leadership role? If you're ready to bring your corporate insight to the education sector and help shape the future of skills, opportunity, and social mobility-we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become a volunteer college governor.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join a busy multi-disciplinary coastal and flood engineering team, managing flood and erosion risk on the south coast. Coastal Partners provides a Coastal Risk Management Service to Havant Borough Council, Portsmouth City Council, Gosport Borough Council, Fareham Borough Council and Chichester District Council improving community resilience, and enhancing the natural environment in response to the risks from flooding and coastal erosion. This area includes three major harbours of significant environmental importance and over 246km of coastline. What you'll be doing We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Team Leader/Subject Matter Expert (TL/SME) to join our Client and Engineering Service, to lead on the delivery of our beach management plans, with experience, or interest in the following role: Team Leader/Subject Matter Expert - Client Delivery Team To manage flood and erosion risk to our communities, we undertake annual beach management works that maintain healthy beach levels along our coastline. Drawing all our beach management works together under a single Beach Management Programme will drive consistency and efficiency across our Partner Authorities. This role seeks to establish a motivated specialist to lead the programme and to inspire and motivate others for all our Beach Management Activities coordinating them across our capital projects portfolio. The main responsibilities involve coordination and oversight of each of our Beach Management Activities with our delivery partners, overseeing delivery programmes, preparing and submitting funding applications and complying with environmental constraints. The outcome of these are successful annual and bi-annual works across our Coastal Authority Partners. To be successful you will champion the need for, and outcomes of, effective Beach Management. Success will also depend on motivating and developing team members, devising and executing clear comms and engagement plans, procurement strategies, good contract management, and application of consistent project management processes. Experience in applying for grant funding and managing budgets over multiple years is advantageous to deliver projects on budget. The role has responsibility for reporting progress at project and programme levels to a wide audience of interested stakeholders. You will also have a strong appreciation of our coastal monitoring surveys and coastal processes research, to help adapt the effectiveness of the beach management activities across the Partnership. The role also holds accountability as Project Manager for capital and revenue projects, delivering through our Framework contractors and consultants. All our contracts are managed using NEC4, and experience of managing NEC Contracts is desirable. You will have experience of leading and developing small teams, and supervising team members to ensure successful delivery of capital and revenue projects. This role also supports our Client and Engineering Service and may involve supervision of more junior team members, promotion of the service, and supporting our asset management annual work. You will need a degree in Civil Engineering, Water and Coastal Management or related discipline and applications are welcome from experienced candidates, with relevant training provided to support your role. The initial salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. What we can offer you A competitive salary Support for your continuous professional development Generous Leave Allowance Free Parking Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance Family Friendly Packages A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website We are a dynamic service with a fresh and optimistic approach to meeting challenges and opportunities and are committed to developing our people through training and support to offer a varied experience. This role requires frequent outdoor work, site work and attendance at our offices, blended with home working. You will need to be able to drive. To Apply Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile. Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 15 July 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 3 August 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing date. We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response. REF-

Job Title: Quality Assurance / Production Supervisor Location : Poole, Dorset Salary: 35,000 per year Job Type: Permanent, Full time Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 8.00-17.00 Mon-Fri About Us: Vent Engineering is a leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of smoke ventilation control systems. About the role: We are seeking a hands-on, detail-driven Production & Quality Supervisor to lead a small team building life-safety control panels. Success in this role is measured by defect reduction, compliance with standards, on-time delivery, and developing team capability. Key Responsibilities: Production Supervision: Oversee daily production activities, ensuring safe working practices, quality output, and timely delivery within budget. Supervise and support a team of 3-6 technicians, assigning tasks and monitoring performance. Plan and coordinate workflow, quickly resolving production or quality issues. Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations on the shop floor. Work closely with design, engineering, and project teams to ensure seamless transition from design to build. Quality Assurance: Enforce established quality control procedures, while suggesting and implementing improvements where needed. Perform electrical and mechanical inspections and functional testing of control panels. Maintain quality records to ensure traceability and compliance with industry standards. Investigate non-conformances, carry out root-cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions. Deliver continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, raise compliance, and improve efficiency. Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all production and quality documentation is completed accurately, promptly, and in line with ISO 9001 standards. Support internal and external audits as required. Stay current with relevant BS EN and related regulatory changes. Ideal Candidate: Essential: Proven experience in electrical manufacturing or control panel production, ideally in life-safety or building services. Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, with both supervisory oversight and hands-on testing capability. Excellent knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, including root-cause analysis and corrective action processes. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring schematics. Proficiency in using testing and diagnostic equipment for control panels. Desirable: Level 3 engineering qualification or higher. Direct experience with ISO 9001 audits and compliance. Working knowledge of PLC control panels. What We Offer: Generous holiday allowance: 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 30 days. Group Pension Scheme. Private Bupa health plan (company-funded after qualifying period). Up to 100% company-funded Development Programme to support your career progression. Opportunity to work with one of the UK's top four smoke ventilation specialists, active across industry working groups. A respected, stable employer with over 35 years' experience in life-safety systems. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Quality Officer, Quality Team Leader, Quality Assurance Inspector, Quality Compliance Officer, Manufacturing Quality Control and Production Quality Assurance, Production Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Senior Production Operative, Electrical Manufacturing Operative may also be considered for this role.

If you've led IT support from the front and still enjoy getting your hands dirty, have a look at this great opportunity. I'm looking for an IT Support Manager to take ownership of day-to-day IT operations for a major private investment firm with circa 2k global employees. This isn't a policy role. It's hands-on. You'll lead IT from the front: fixing issues, improving systems, and setting the tone for quality support. You'll have a small team around you, but you'll still be taking ownership of escalations, handling VIP support, and keeping things moving. What you'll be doing: Run daily IT support operations across multiple European offices. Act as the senior escalation point for tickets and incidents. Support executive and VIP users directly, white-glove standard. Manage ServiceNow queues, SLAs, and day-to-day priorities. Maintain and improve documentation, processes, and asset tracking. Manage local vendors and mobile providers. Lead by example - sleeves rolled up, not hands off. Tech stack: Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, Okta, Exchange Online, ServiceNow, Windows + macOS, Zoom, Box. You'll need: 8-12 years in IT support, in financial or professional services. A proven record of hands-on technical work, not just team oversight. Experience managing a small helpdesk or regional support function. Calm under pressure, service-focused, and confident in supporting senior users. ITIL aligned mindset and solid fundamentals across modern endpoint tech. Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work when needed. Why it's worth a look: Small team, big impact. High standards, low politics. Space to own it end-to-end and make a visible difference. If you are a strong fit for the above, call Lorenz at Hays Recruitment on (phone number removed) ASAP. My contact details are also on my LinkedIn profile. 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)

If you've led IT support from the front and still enjoy getting your hands dirty, have a look at this great opportunity. I'm looking for an IT Support Manager to take ownership of day-to-day IT operations for a major private investment firm with circa 2k global employees. This isn't a policy role. It's hands-on. You'll lead IT from the front: fixing issues, improving systems, and setting the tone for quality support. You'll have a small team around you, but you'll still be taking ownership of escalations, handling VIP support, and keeping things moving. What you'll be doing: Run daily IT support operations across multiple European offices.Act as the senior escalation point for tickets and incidents.Support executive and VIP users directly, white-glove standard.Manage ServiceNow queues, SLAs, and day-to-day priorities.Maintain and improve documentation, processes, and asset tracking.Manage local vendors and mobile providers.Lead by example - sleeves rolled up, not hands off. Tech stack: Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, Okta, Exchange Online, ServiceNow, Windows + macOS, Zoom, Box. You'll need: 8-12 years in IT support, in financial or professional services. A proven record of hands-on technical work, not just team oversight.Experience managing a small helpdesk or regional support function.Calm under pressure, service-focused, and confident in supporting senior users.ITIL aligned mindset and solid fundamentals across modern endpoint tech.Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work when needed. Why it's worth a look: Small team, big impact.High standards, low politics.Space to own it end-to-end and make a visible difference. If you are a strong fit for the above, call Lorenz at Hays Recruitment on ASAP. My contact details are also on my LinkedIn profile. 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 hays.co.uk