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Our client is a highly respected and established rail infrastructure contractor delivering safety-critical services across the UK rail network. With a strong reputation for operational excellence, technical expertise and safety leadership, they are seeking an experienced Head of SHEQ to join their senior leadership team and drive the next phase of their safety, health, environmental and quality strategy. This is a high-profile leadership role offering the opportunity to shape culture, influence business strategy and ensure the organisation continues to operate at the highest standards of compliance, assurance and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of the company's SHEQ strategy. Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality legislation and standards. Maintain and improve accredited management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RISQS and Principal Contractor Licence requirements. Lead the planning and implementation of activities required to achieve and maintain Principal Contractor Licence status. Act as the organisation's senior SHEQ adviser to the Board and leadership team. Develop and implement SHEQ policies, procedures and governance frameworks. Oversee project compliance with CDM Regulations, Network Rail standards and contractual requirements. Support operational teams with Construction Phase Plans, Work Package Plans, risk assessments and other safety-critical documentation. Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented. Manage assurance programmes including audits, inspections, safety tours and supplier approvals. Maintain and monitor business risk registers, providing clear reporting and recommendations. Produce regular management information, KPI reports and Board-level SHEQ reporting. Build, develop and mentor the SHEQ team, ensuring strong succession planning and future capability. Represent the business with clients, regulators, industry bodies and external stakeholders. Job Requirements: Essential Experience: Proven senior SHEQ leadership experience within rail, infrastructure, construction, utilities or similar sectors. Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation. Experience of implementing and maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems. Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and contractor compliance requirements. Experience leading accident and incident investigations. Demonstrable experience managing audits, compliance and assurance programmes. Experience producing and presenting management information and Board reports. Budget management, forecasting and resource planning experience. Track record of driving behavioural safety and cultural improvement initiatives. Essential Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Diploma, NVQ Level 5 or equivalent. Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH). ISEP Practitioner, Full Member or Chartered Environmentalist status. Personal Track Safety (PTS). Desirable: Lead Auditor qualification. COSS certification. Experience working directly within Network Rail environments. Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness. Influential and collaborative leadership style. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Passion for developing teams and empowering others. Highly organised with a continuous improvement mindset. Committed to creating an outstanding safety culture. Benefits: This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation where safety sits at the heart of everything they do. The successful candidate will have genuine influence and the opportunity to shape SHEQ performance across a nationally recognised infrastructure business. If you are a highly motivated SHEQ leader looking to make a significant impact within the rail sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence!

Make a Difference Every Day We are recruiting for a to join our team! At IHCM we are looking to recruit a Senior HR Business Partner (North) to join our team. The purpose of this role is to provide strategic and operational HR leadership across the North Region, shaping a high-performing workforce and driving exceptional people outcomes. Reporting to the Head (Director) of HR, the postholder will ensure the consistent delivery of HR services, champion workforce excellence, and translate Group HR priorities into meaningful regional action. Working with a high degree of autonomy within the Group HR framework, the role will lead complex employee relations, drive workforce planning, strengthen leadership and manager capability, spearhead recruitment across the North, and deliver key strategic initiatives that support organisational growth and transformation. Through a close operational partnership with the North Regional Director, supported by a dotted-line reporting relationship, this role will play a pivotal part in influencing regional performance, embedding best practice, and ensuring the organisation attracts, develops, and retains the talent needed to achieve its ambitions. Our Core Values - THRIVE Together We work as one team. We support each other and the people we care for. Hope We believe things can improve. We help people feel positive, supported, and valued. Respect We treat everyone with kindness and fairness. We listen and value every individual. Innovative We are open to new ideas. We look for better ways to do things. Values-led We do what is right. Our values guide our choices every day. Excellence We strive to do our very best. We deliver high-quality care and continuously improve. Regional HR leadership and delivery Take accountability for the quality, consistency and timeliness of operational HR delivery across the North Region. Act as the senior HR partner to the North Regional Director and operational leaders, providing constructive challenge, sound advice and practical solutions. Translate Group HR strategy, policy and workforce priorities into clear regional plans, measures and actions. Prioritise HR activity according to workforce risk, service need, regulatory requirements and business impact. Regional HR leadership and delivery Take accountability for the quality, consistency and timeliness of operational HR delivery across the North Region. Act as the senior HR partner to the North Regional Director and operational leaders, providing constructive challenge, sound advice and practical solutions. Translate Group HR strategy, policy and workforce priorities into clear regional plans, measures and actions. Prioritise HR activity according to workforce risk, service need, regulatory requirements and business impact. Employee relations and organisational risk Lead and oversee North Region ER casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, probation, restructuring and change matters. Personally manage complex regional cases within delegated authority, ensuring matters progress promptly, fairly and with clear records and outcomes. Coach managers to address issues early and manage cases confidently and consistently in line with policy and employment law. Identify themes and repeat risks, implement preventative action and escalate legally complex, strategically significant, high-risk or precedent setting matters to the Head of HR. Workforce planning, recruitment and retention Lead regional workforce planning using establishment, vacancy, turnover, agency, skills and absence data to identify current and future needs. Own North recruitment priorities and workforce outcomes, working with operational leaders to agree vacancy plans and timely hiring decisions. Work in partnership with the Recruitment Partner, who remains accountable for Group recruitment processes, systems, candidate pipelines, administration, reporting and SLAs for North activity. Support succession planning, talent identification and hard-to-fill role strategies across the region. Manager capability and workforce development Build the people-management capability of regional and service leaders through coaching, guidance, workshops and targeted interventions. Promote early management ownership of people matters and reduce unnecessary dependency on HR for routine decisions. Workforce information, systems and performance Provide accurate and insightful North workforce reporting, highlighting trends, risks, progress and required decisions. Maintain strong data quality and ensure managers complete required workforce submissions and actions within agreed timescales. Measure improvement in vacancies, agency use, turnover, absence, ER case duration and compliance. Governance, compliance and wider contribution Ensure regional HR practice complies with Group policy, employment law, safer recruitment expectations and relevant regulatory standards. Support audit readiness and timely completion of actions arising from compliance reviews and operational assurance activity. Work with the Sponsorship Lead on operational sponsored-workforce matters. Recognise and escalate safeguarding, whistleblowing, discrimination, regulatory and reputational concerns through the appropriate route. Contribute to Group-wide HR projects and delegated strategic workstreams. Provide cross-regional support and deputise for the Head of HR on specifically agreed matters when required, within delegated authority. Decision-making and escalation The post holder is expected to make timely operational HR decisions within delegated authority. Matters must be escalated where they are legally complex, strategically significant, high risk, precedent-setting, outside policy or delegated authority, or may have material financial, regulatory or reputational impact. Person Specification CIPD Level 5 qualification, equivalent professional HR qualification, or substantial senior HR experience at an equivalent level. Up to date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

The Role: Salary: Market Leading Base + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: London (hybrid working) My client is a rapidly growing international main market listed organisation offering a range of solutions to the global Financial & Professional Services sector. As part of their exciting growth plans a new opportunity now exists for an experienced Cyber Security specialist to join their well established and growing technology team based in the London HQ. You will join the team as a Cyber Security Analyst, providing day-to-day operational security coverage across their extensive toolset. Working closely with their Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will maintain and administer key security platforms, support client-facing security assurance activities, and help strengthen the company's security posture ahead of ISO 27001 certification. Responsibilities: Implement, manage and actively monitor security controls across email, web, endpoint and cloud environments. Monitor and respond to security incidents using advanced threat detection tools. Day-to-day administration of Netskope web filtering platform including website unblocks and policy updates. Day-to-day administration of Mimecast email filtering system including email review and release. Day-to-day administration of CyberArk identity and privileged access management tooling. Microsoft Purview administration including DLP policy monitoring, sensitivity labels, Discovery Searches and compliance alerts. Maintain and respond to security-related DDQs, keeping the security evidence library current. Assist with compliance activities and audits for ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Provide technical expertise on security best practices and risk mitigation. Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure secure configuration and data protection. Participating in the out-of-hours support rota to provide cover for critical cyber incidents. The Person: Previous hands-on experience with Mimecast (or similar email security platform), Crowdstrike (or similar EDR platform) and Microsoft Purview - data governance, DLP and compliance tooling are essential for success in the role. Hands-on experience with Netskope - web filtering, CASB and cloud security and/or CyberArk - identity and privileged access management would be highly desirable skills. Experience with Rapid7, InsightVM or InsightIDR for vulnerability management and SIEM would also be highly desirable. Experience of responding to security DDQs and maintaining security evidence. Experience supporting ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Strong understanding of UK cyber security regulations and frameworks. Experience working in an FCA-regulated or similarly governed environment. Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and identity governance, alongside familiarity with Microsoft Azure and M365 E5 security features. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prominent organisation at an exciting time with genuine opportunities for career development and progression. Alongside their compelling salary and bonus, they also offer a very generous pension contribution, private medical and the ability to 'buy and sell' holidays. The role is based from their London office, offering hybrid working with 3 days in the office, with travel to their other UK locations as and when required. If you feel you have the qualities our client is seeking, please forward your CV and covering letter indicating your current package to Lee Rankin at GEM Partnership or for a discreet conversation call our Peterlee office. GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy.

Director of Financial Control, Central London - £150,000 - £180,000 + bens + bonus We are partnering with an incredible UK-listed Financial Services and Real Estate giant to appoint a Director of Financial Control / Group Head of Financial Control. This is a critical leadership role offering the opportunity to shape financial governance, reporting excellence and control across a large and complex group structure. As a key member of the senior finance leadership team, you will provide strategic direction across financial control, reporting, accounting policy, tax, treasury and sustainability reporting. You will play a pivotal role in supporting executive decision making, strengthening governance, driving finance transformation and ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity. The Opportunity: This role offers enterprise-wide responsibility for financial control and reporting, overseeing activities from production of annual statutory accounts, Annual report, all other external reporting (IFRS), consolidation, financial control and reporting. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing a high-performing Financial Control function of approximately 15 professionals - with three direct reports Owning the integrity, accuracy and completeness of the Group's financial records, ensuring robust month-end and year-end close processes. Delivering high-quality group consolidation, statutory reporting and external financial disclosures. Acting as the Group's technical accounting authority, providing leadership on complex and non-routine transactions. Providing strategic oversight of tax, treasury, internal controls and sustainability reporting. Leading relationships with external auditors and ensuring consistently strong audit outcomes. Owning and enhancing the Group's internal control framework, ensuring strong governance, compliance and risk management. Driving Financial Control workstreams within major finance transformation and ERP implementation programmes. Partnering with the Group Finance Director, senior executives and Audit Committee to provide insight, challenge and assurance on financial stewardship and control effectiveness. About You: You will be an accomplished finance leader with a track record of operating successfully within a complex, multi-entity financial services or real estate organisation. Significant senior leadership experience across Financial Control, Financial Reporting and/or Technical Accounting. Must have experience in a FCA regulated environment Deep technical accounting expertise and the ability to apply sound judgement to complex transactions. Extensive experience managing audits and engaging with senior stakeholders, boards and governance committees. Proven experience leading finance transformation, process improvement and ERP-enabled change. The credibility and executive presence to influence at Board, Executive and Audit Committee level. A leadership style that develops talent, promotes accountability and drives high performance. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a broad and strategically important finance leadership position. You will influence the future shape of the finance function, help deliver transformational change and play a vital role in maintaining the financial integrity of a major organisation. If you are a commercially minded finance leader with a passion for excellence in governance, reporting and control, we would be delighted to hear from you.

James Stevens Associates are delighted to be exclusively working with a small but mighty Social Housing organisation based in West London. This is new role for a recently formed Social Housing Association at a defining part in their journey. Head of Governance and Business Assurance West London £85,000 Hybrid 3 days in the office X 2 days from home 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service SHPS pension scheme, with employer matching up to 5% Annual corporate bonus linked to organisational and individual performance Flexible working options Professional membership reimbursement and funded development where relevant Perkbox discounts and benefits Interest-free season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Extended leave scheme, with the option to take up to a year away after a qualifying period Formed through merger in 2024 of two established community-led housing providers, the organisation is building one culture, one operating model and one clear direction for the future. At their first and very recent regulatory judgement the organisation has been given the grading of C2 for Consumer, G2 for Governance and V2 for Financial Viability. This will give the new incumbent a chance to improve and shape the organisations new regulatory position from a place of strength. This is therefore a genuinely important appointment: not simply to maintain governance processes, but to help strengthen assurance, sharpen oversight and support a focused improvement agenda. Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board and Executive Team, you will combine strategic influence with operational ownership. You will lead on: Board and Committee effectiveness, reporting and decision-making Governance, risk, internal controls and business assurance Regulatory compliance and engagement Company secretarial responsibilities Internal audit, policy management and performance reporting Data governance, GDPR and business continuity Building a practical, credible assurance framework that supports delivery You will also manage one direct report, providing leadership, development and clarity within the governance function. This role will suit an experienced governance professional that has worked in a broad role within a well regulated environment, someone comfortable advising and constructively challenging at Board level, while remaining close enough to the detail to ensure actions are followed through. You will bring a strong understanding of the regulatory environment for registered providers, excellent judgement and the ability to turn complex risk, performance and compliance information into clear, meaningful assurance. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a pivotal function helping a values-led organisation move forward with confidence, transparency and accountability.

Head of Quality and Safety Band 8c NHS Location: Islington Contract: 6-9 Months FTC Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote We are supporting an NHS organisation seeking Band 8c Head of Quality and Safety. This is an excellent opportunity to provide interim leadership to our high-performing Quality and Safety Team during a key period of transition. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior quality, governance or patient safety professional to lead a diverse portfolio covering risk management, patient safety, health and safety, clinical audit, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the Trust continues to deliver the highest standards of quality and safety across its services. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership and management to an experienced Quality and Safety Team, maintaining high standards of performance and delivery Oversee the effective management of risks, incidents, audits, and compliance activities in line with Trust standards Lead the delivery of the Trust's Quality Priorities and Quality Account for 2026/27 Support and coordinate the Quality and Safety Committee, ensuring robust governance and reporting arrangements Contribute to and provide expert support for key committees, including Clinical Governance, Risk and Safety, and other corporate governance forums Lead preparations for external regulatory inspections and visits, including CQC reviews Provide expert advice and assurance on patient safety, risk management, governance, and compliance matters Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality and safety across the organisation About You We are looking for a confident and credible leader with: Significant senior-level experience within NHS quality, governance, risk, patient safety, or clinical governance functions Experience of working in a CQC regulated environment Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-performance outcomes Strong knowledge of NHS quality frameworks, risk management, patient safety, and regulatory requirements Experience supporting Board and Committee governance processes A successful track record of leading organisational quality improvement initiatives Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills Experience preparing organisations for external inspections and regulatory reviews

Programme Lead - CQC Registered Services Sheffield £46,490 per annum Fixed Term - end of March 2027 Full Time - 37 hours per week Closing Date: 29th July 2026 at midnight Interview Date: Wednesday 29th July 2026 We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Programme Lead - CQC Registered Services to join our management team at Lister. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of one of our registered mental health residential services. Working closely with the Head of Service, you'll lead a programme of quality improvement, driving compliance, excellent customer outcomes, strengthening governance and supporting our aspiration to achieve and sustain an Outstanding CQC rating. Lister is a 25-bed mental health care home, located in the south of the city. Lister is commissioned by Sheffield City Council and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). If you're passionate about improving lives through high quality care, enjoy leading transformational change and want the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Our wider benefits: Salary - 5C1 - £46,490 Working hours - 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), included in Emergency Tree Generous holiday entitlement - 27 days annual leave, statutory bank holidays plus an additional 4 SYHA days, pro rata. 5% pension contribution Excellent flexible working options including Flexi Time, Condensed Hours, Part Time, and Job Share. Excellent benefits including: SYHA Rewards - employee discount scheme, which offers cash back and shopping discounts. Plus, advice and resources on health eating, financial wellbeing, exercise and mastering your mental health Westfield Health (employer paid) Counselling Discounted Gym membership Cycle to work scheme Access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop you. More about the role: Reporting to the Head of Service, this newly established leadership role has been created to strengthen management capacity across our CQC Registered Services and drive continuous improvement at Lister, our 25-bed registered mental health residential service. Working alongside the Registered Project Lead, you'll provide strategic leadership for quality, governance and service improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance whilst embedding a culture of learning, recovery and continuous improvement. You will lead the development of robust quality assurance systems, oversee organisational governance, monitor service performance, identify improvement priorities and support the delivery of long-term transformation programmes. Your work will ensure services consistently deliver safe, effective, responsive and person-centred care whilst maintaining inspection readiness and striving towards an Outstanding CQC rating. This is an exciting opportunity to influence organisational culture, develop leadership capability and help shape the future direction of one of SYHA's most important services. Who you are: We're looking for an experienced leader who combines strategic thinking with a genuine passion for improving services for people experiencing mental health challenges. You'll ideally bring: Significant leadership experience within health, social care or supported housing services. An understanding of Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, quality standards and regulatory frameworks. Experience of leading service improvement, quality assurance or transformational change programmes. Knowledge of governance, safeguarding, risk management and quality improvement methodologies. Experience of developing high-performing teams and creating positive organisational cultures. The ability to analyse performance information and use insight to drive continuous improvement. Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders. A commitment to person-centred, psychologically informed and recovery-focused approaches. Strong organisational skills, resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Most importantly, you'll share our values, be passionate about improving outcomes for customers and be committed to delivering services that enable people to settle at home, live well and realise their potential. Who we are: At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential. Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways - from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent. Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience. At SYHA, we value the incredible contribution and talent that people with disabilities can and do bring to our workplace and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitments, we will ensure that disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview. To be considered under the scheme, disabled applicants must disclose their disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) on the Equal Opportunities section of the job application. SYHA does not hold a sponsorship license and are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Head of Enterprise Governance 87,000 Remote First 1-2 Days Per Month in London or Peterborough Shape the Foundations of Technology Governance in a National Charity Undergoing Major Transformation We're partnering with one of the UK's most recognised charities as they embark on a significant Digital, Data and Technology transformation. Following the appointment of a new CIO and senior leadership team, the organisation is undertaking a full-scale restructure - modernising its technology function, introducing product-led ways of working and strengthening governance, risk and assurance across the organisation. As part of this journey, they are now hiring a Head of Enterprise Governance - a critical leadership role responsible for shaping how decisions are made, risks are managed and change is delivered safely at scale. This is a rare opportunity to join at the start of a transformation and build governance the right way from day one. The Opportunity As Head of Enterprise Governance, you will sit at the centre of the Digital, Data and Technology function, providing oversight across governance, enterprise architecture, cyber security, risk and compliance. This is not about introducing bureaucracy. It's about creating clarity and control in a way that enables delivery teams to move with confidence. You'll be responsible for establishing governance frameworks, decision-making structures and assurance processes that balance pace, risk and organisational priorities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys: Operating in complex transformation environments where structure is still evolving Building governance, risk and assurance frameworks from the ground up Influencing senior stakeholders and challenging constructively where needed Creating proportionate controls that enable delivery rather than slow it down Bringing clarity and consistency to ambiguous or changing environments What We're Looking For Senior experience across governance, risk, assurance, audit, security or compliance A track record of building or improving governance in evolving or immature environments Experience working across digital, data and technology functions Strong understanding of governance frameworks (e.g. COBIT, ISO or similar) The ability to translate complex risk into clear, practical decision-making Confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders appropriately Most importantly, you'll be someone who can bring structure to complexity, create trust in governance processes and help an organisation deliver change with confidence. Why Join? This is more than a governance role. It's an opportunity to shape how an organisation operates at a fundamental level during a period of real transformation. You'll play a key role in building the foundations that will support long-term digital success - influencing how decisions are made, how risk is managed and how technology ultimately delivers better outcomes for the people the organisation supports. Package Salary of 87,000 Remote-first working 32+ days annual leave including bank holidays 5% matched pension Enhanced family leave Learning and development opportunities Health and wellbeing support Blue Light Card discounts and additional employee benefits If you're a senior governance or risk leader who wants to build, influence and be part of a genuine transformation journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Managing Director Insurance Data & Intelligence Location: UK / Hybrid 2/3 days in our London office Salary: £170,000+ DoE per annum + Excellent Benefits Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 30 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata) Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources. Why Do We Want You This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional commercial leader to shape the future of a globally respected information business. As Managing Director of AXCO, part of Wilmington plc, you will be accountable for the overall leadership, commercial performance, and future growth of the business globally. AXCO is home to a highly knowledgeable and respected team of subject matter experts who are passionate about the insurance markets they cover and take real pride in the impact of their work. AXCO is entering a renewed phase of focus and opportunity, with a clear emphasis on strengthening commercial performance while continuing to build on its strong reputation for quality and expertise. With full P&L responsibility for a multi-million-pound revenue operation, you will be the primary driver of growth, with a mandate to accelerate revenues through strong customer retention, product-led innovation, and expansion into adjacent markets. A key part of this role will be embedding a commercially focused mindset across the organisation, ensuring clear targets are achieved while maintaining the collaborative and expert-led culture AXCO is known for. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational management, ensuring AXCO continues to deliver high-quality, commercially relevant insurance market intelligence to customers worldwide, while building a sustainable platform for long-term growth as part of Wilmington plc. Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! You will be responsible for: • Owning AXCO s global commercial performance and strategic direction, with full P&L accountability for revenue growth, profitability, forecasting, pricing, cost management, and sustainable expansion across international markets. • Delivering a balanced growth strategy across customer retention (c.95%+), new business acquisition, pricing optimisation, cross-sell/upsell, and expansion into new customer segments, geographies, and adjacent markets, including key growth markets such as the US. • Acting as executive sponsor for product management and innovation, driving a commercially robust product pipeline, product-led growth, and deeper customer engagement to strengthen AXCO s competitive position. • Leading global sales, marketing, and go-to-market execution, ensuring strong alignment across product, marketing, and commercial teams to drive new logo acquisition and maximise growth across the existing portfolio. • Overseeing the commercial success of AXCO s broader portfolio, including its conferences, awards, and market engagement initiatives. • Leading and developing a c.50-person organisation, providing direct leadership to senior functional heads while fostering a high-performance, commercially focused, and inclusive culture. • Partnering closely with Wilmington Group shared services and report to the Executive Committee, ensuring effective execution, governance, risk management, and compliance across the business. What s the Best Thing About This Role This is an opportunity to lead an established global brand with an exceptional reputation and a deeply knowledgeable team who are recognised as experts in their field. You ll have the platform to drive meaningful commercial impact, strengthen performance, launch innovative products, enter new markets, and build on the strong cultural foundations already in place, leaving a lasting legacy. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role Balancing short-term commercial performance with long-term strategic transformation. You ll be expected to protect and grow a highly successful subscription business, drive improved commercial outcomes, and embed a stronger performance culture while sustaining team engagement, preserving expertise, and leading through a period of change in an increasingly competitive global landscape. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have/be: • Significant years of insurance industry expertise. • Proven general management experience as a Managing Director, General Manager, or senior divisional leader with full commercial accountability. • Strong commercial acumen, including experience driving growth in subscription-based business models and delivering against clear targets. • Demonstrated ability to develop and scale new products in response to customer and market needs • Track record of product diversification within or to the insurance industry • Track record of delivering high growth >20% • Experience operating effectively within a group or shared services environment • Hands-on leadership approach, combining strategic thinking with operational delivery and people leadership To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Background combining both insurance market expertise with technology enabled or data driven business models (e.g. InsurTech) • Experience leading internationally focused businesses with a significant US customer presence • Exposure to events or community-led revenue models alongside subscriptions We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us At AXCO, we inform and empower insurance-related decisions with world-class data and intelligence on global markets. Our teams are passionate about what they do and are recognised as trusted experts within the industry, helping clients navigate complex regulatory and market environments with confidence. We re proud to be part of Wilmington plc s Intelligence Division, offering a platform for growth, innovation, and continued investment in both our products and people. AXCO s research and commentary on pension and insurance markets worldwide give clients a competitive advantage, helping them stay aligned with the constantly evolving landscape of regulation, compliance, and employee benefits. Join Us and Do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also work alongside passionate experts in a collaborative environment, with flexibility through hybrid working and access to a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!

Head of Finance Salary: 58,973 - 67,994 per annum Location: 1 Angel Square, Manchester/hybrid working (2 days on-site per week) Contract: Permanent, 37 hours FTE Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026 Overview of the Head of Finance role Sellick Partnership is currently partnered with Co-op Academies Trust to recruit an experienced Head of Finance to join their central finance team. This is a key leadership opportunity within a growing, values-led Multi Academy Trust, supporting strong financial governance, regulatory compliance, internal control and sustainable decision-making across a complex organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Director and Deputy CEO, providing assurance to senior leaders, Trustees and academy leaders that public funds are managed effectively and aligned to educational priorities. Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance will include - Provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the Trust - Support the Finance Director in delivering the long-term financial strategy - Embed strong financial governance, internal controls and risk management - Ensure compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook, ESFA requirements, funding agreements and Trust policies - Lead and develop the finance leadership team, including Purchase to Pay, Systems and Treasury functions - Oversee cashflow forecasting, liquidity planning, reserves, investments and financial sustainability - Drive improvement across financial systems, reporting, processes, automation and data quality - Support Audit and Finance Committee reporting, statutory reporting, external audit and assurance activity - Work with finance and non-finance stakeholders to support informed strategic decision-making Required experience/qualifications of the Head of Finance position will include - Fully qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent - Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role - Experience working in a complex, multi-entity or regulated environment - Strong understanding of financial governance, statutory reporting, audit and financial control - Experience of ESFA compliance, Academies Trust governance or equivalent public sector accountability frameworks - Proven people leadership experience, including managing managers and developing teams - Ability to improve financial processes, reporting and systems - Strong communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders, Trustees and leaders - Commitment to co-operative values, British Values and the Ways of Being Co-op Benefits available alongside the Head of Finance position include (but aren't limited to): - Competitive annual leave entitlement - Defined benefit pension schemes, including the Local Government Pension Scheme - Co-op colleague membership, including 30% off selected Co-op branded products and 10% off branded products in Co-op Group food stores - Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and members of their household - Wellbeing support, including mental health resources, Health Assured support, Wisdom Health and Wellbeing App and Mental Health First Aiders - Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies - Free annual flu vaccination and free eye care tests - Cycle to Work scheme and Nuffield Health gym membership discounts - Professional development, induction, coaching and career progression opportunities This is a fantastic opportunity to join Co-op Academies Trust, a values-led organisation sponsored by the Co-op Group. The Trust supports schools and communities across the North of England and is committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences, strong financial stewardship and fairer communities. How to apply for the Head of Finance position If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Head of Finance opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Hayley Cox at Sellick Partnership to find out more. Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026 Synonyms: Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, Financial Controller, Head of Financial Control, Senior Finance Manager, Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

North West 3-4 Days per Week On Site 3-6 Month Contract £300-£400 per day (dependent on experience) Our client is seeking an experienced interim Risk & Compliance professional to provide immediate support during a critical period of organisational assurance and accreditation activity. This is a hands-on role focused on strengthening the organisation's risk management processes and ensuring that quality management documentation is fully prepared and maintained ahead of an upcoming ISO 9001 accreditation inspection. The assignment is expected to last between three and six months while a longer-term solution is considered. The Role You will take own the risk management framework, ensuring risk registers are up to date, actions are progressed, and key risks are appropriately reported and managed. You will also lead the organisation's preparation for ISO 9001 accreditation activity, reviewing and updating quality management documentation, policies, procedures and supporting evidence. Working closely with senior leaders across the business, you will provide assurance that compliance, governance and quality processes are operating effectively and identify opportunities for improvement. Key Priorities Review, update and maintain organisational risk registers. Ensure risks have appropriate controls, mitigations and ownership arrangements in place. Support the preparation and organisation of evidence for ISO 9001 accreditation and external audits. Review and update quality management policies, procedures and related documentation. Lead quality and risk reporting for senior management and Board consideration. Support governance, compliance and assurance processes across the organisation. Advise managers on risk management and quality improvement activity. Identify gaps in documentation and implement practical solutions to ensure compliance. About You We are looking for an experienced quality, risk, governance or compliance professional who can quickly establish credibility and deliver improvements in a fast-paced environment. You will ideally have: Experience of risk management and maintaining corporate risk registers. Experience supporting or leading ISO 9001 accreditation, audits or quality inspections. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Experience working with senior stakeholders and producing reports for Boards or leadership teams. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently. Experience within NHS, healthcare, estates, facilities management or public sector organisations is important. Contract Details 3-6 month interim assignment. £300-£400 per day. Part-time opportunity (3-4 days per week). Predominantly site-based role in the North West. Immediate start preferred. Further information For further information, please contact Jonathan Phillips

Programme Lead CQC Registered Services Sheffield £46,490 per annum Fixed Term end of March 2027 Full Time - 37 hours per week Closing Date: 29th July 2026 at midnight Interview Date: Wednesday 29th July 2026 We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Programme Lead CQC Registered Services to join our management team at Lister. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of one of our registered mental health residential services. Working closely with the Head of Service, you'll lead a programme of quality improvement, driving compliance, excellent customer outcomes, strengthening governance and supporting our aspiration to achieve and sustain an Outstanding CQC rating. Lister is a 25-bed mental health care home, located in the south of the city. Lister is commissioned by Sheffield City Council and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). If you're passionate about improving lives through high quality care, enjoy leading transformational change and want the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Our wider benefits: Salary 5C1 - £46,490 Working hours 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), included in Emergency Tree Generous holiday entitlement 27 days annual leave, statutory bank holidays plus an additional 4 SYHA days, pro rata. 5% pension contribution Excellent flexible working options including Flexi Time, Condensed Hours, Part Time, and Job Share. Excellent benefits including: SYHA Rewards - employee discount scheme, which offers cash back and shopping discounts. Plus, advice and resources on health eating, financial wellbeing, exercise and mastering your mental health Westfield Health (employer paid) Counselling Discounted Gym membership Cycle to work scheme Access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop you. More about the role: Reporting to the Head of Service, this newly established leadership role has been created to strengthen management capacity across our CQC Registered Services and drive continuous improvement at Lister, our 25-bed registered mental health residential service. Working alongside the Registered Project Lead, you'll provide strategic leadership for quality, governance and service improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance whilst embedding a culture of learning, recovery and continuous improvement. You will lead the development of robust quality assurance systems, oversee organisational governance, monitor service performance, identify improvement priorities and support the delivery of long-term transformation programmes. Your work will ensure services consistently deliver safe, effective, responsive and person-centred care whilst maintaining inspection readiness and striving towards an Outstanding CQC rating. This is an exciting opportunity to influence organisational culture, develop leadership capability and help shape the future direction of one of SYHA's most important services. Who you are: We're looking for an experienced leader who combines strategic thinking with a genuine passion for improving services for people experiencing mental health challenges. You'll ideally bring: Significant leadership experience within health, social care or supported housing services. An understanding of Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, quality standards and regulatory frameworks. Experience of leading service improvement, quality assurance or transformational change programmes. Knowledge of governance, safeguarding, risk management and quality improvement methodologies. Experience of developing high-performing teams and creating positive organisational cultures. The ability to analyse performance information and use insight to drive continuous improvement. Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders. A commitment to person-centred, psychologically informed and recovery-focused approaches. Strong organisational skills, resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Most importantly, you'll share our values, be passionate about improving outcomes for customers and be committed to delivering services that enable people to settle at home, live well and realise their potential. Who we are: At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential. Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent. Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience. At SYHA, we value the incredible contribution and talent that people with disabilities can and do bring to our workplace and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitments, we will ensure that disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview. To be considered under the scheme, disabled applicants must disclose their disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) on the Equal Opportunities section of the job application. SYHA does not hold a sponsorship license and are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Project Controls Manager Reporting To Head of Project Controls / Senior Project Controls Manager Role Overview As a Project Controls Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure, transportation, defence, energy or capital programmes by establishing and maintaining integrated project controls across scope, schedule, cost, risk and change. Working alongside project managers, commercial teams and client stakeholders, you will provide accurate performance reporting, governance and assurance, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring projects remain aligned with approved baselines throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and manage integrated project baselines covering scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality. Lead project controls activities across one or more major programmes or contracts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project data. Analyse project performance, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues to support effective decision-making. Integrate schedule, cost, risk and performance information to provide a comprehensive view of project health. Review contractor and supplier programme submissions, validating progress, forecasts and reporting information. Coordinate and support project risk management activities, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated. Manage project change control processes, ensuring all changes are assessed, governed and incorporated into approved baselines. Coordinate periodic reporting cycles, producing high-quality reports and dashboards for senior leadership and clients. Ensure compliance with Project Management Office (PMO) standards, governance processes and project controls procedures. Provide assurance of project controls data, maintaining consistency, accuracy and auditability across the programme. Support continuous improvement initiatives by embedding lessons learned and enhancing project controls processes and systems. Provide mentoring, coaching and line management support to junior Project Controls professionals where required. Foster a collaborative culture focused on delivery excellence, continuous improvement and high-quality project outcomes. Skills & Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong prioritisation and organisational abilities. Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills. Experience presenting project performance information to senior stakeholders. Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead workshops and governance meetings. Advanced reporting and data analysis capabilities. Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary delivery teams. Essential Experience Experience delivering Project Controls across major infrastructure, engineering or capital programmes. Strong knowledge of one or more core Project Controls disciplines, including: Planning & Scheduling Cost Management Risk Management Change Control Performance Reporting Experience establishing and maintaining integrated project baselines. Experience using industry-standard Project Controls tools such as Primavera P6, Prism, CEMAR, Power BI or equivalent. Experience facilitating project reviews, governance meetings and performance reporting with senior stakeholders. Experience supporting project investment decisions and governance forums. Good understanding of project and commercial management principles. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Audit Manager (Interim) Location: Barking, East London (2 days per week onsite) Contract: Interim Assignment (Up to 9 months) Rate: 450 - 550 per day (negotiable for right experience) Working Pattern: 4 or 5 days per week (flexible) Start Date: August 2026 Lead Internal Audit for a Forward-Thinking London Borough We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead a high-performing Internal Audit function within a large London local authority. This is a critical interim leadership role, responsible for delivering the Council's Internal Audit Plan, strengthening governance and risk management arrangements, and providing assurance across a diverse range of services. Reporting to the Head of Assurance , you will play a key role in supporting effective corporate governance, internal control and risk management across the organisation. The Role You will: Lead and manage the Council's Internal Audit Service. Manage a team of 2 Principal Auditors and 2 Auditors, providing strong leadership, coaching and development. Oversee external audit partners delivering approximately 10 outsourced audits. Deliver the 2026/27 Internal Audit Plan efficiently and on schedule. Undertake and oversee complex, strategic and high-profile audit reviews. Advise senior managers and elected members on governance, risk and internal control matters. Quality review audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders and committees. Support the review and implementation of the Global Internal Audit Standards. Deputise for the Head of Assurance where required and act as Head of Audit when necessary. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Significant Internal Audit experience within the Public Sector, ideally Local Government. A recognised professional qualification such as IIA, CCAB or equivalent. Experience managing and developing audit teams. Strong knowledge of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. The ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities and deliver against demanding deadlines. Experience operating in complex organisational and political environments. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to quickly build credibility and trust. Key Deliverables A major objective of this assignment is to ensure successful delivery of the 2026/27 Audit Programme, with all draft reports issued by 16 April 2027 and all final reports completed by 30 April 2027 . Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager, Principal Auditor, Head of Audit or Internal Audit professional to take on a high-profile leadership role within a large and ambitious local authority. You will have the opportunity to influence governance improvements, support organisational transformation and lead a well-established audit team through a critical period Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

As a Junior Contracts Manager in the legal department, you'll be responsible for managing and reviewing contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks for the business. Based just outside of Abingdon, this role is essential for keeping operations running smoothly and upholding legal standards in the business services industry. Client Details The organisation helps clients achieve strategic transformation goals by tackling complex challenges and delivering sustainable, measurable results. Description Key responsibilities: Contract Management: Assist in managing all aspects of supplier and client contracts from initiation to completion and lifecycle management, ensuring timely and efficient execution. Risk Assessment: Support the review and assessment of potential risks arising from contracts and statements of work, bringing these to the attention of senior team members. Contract Drafting: Help to draft and negotiate contracts from NDAs through to MSAs, SoWs and framework agreements, demonstrating flexibility and openness to various negotiation aspects. Contract Review: Review and negotiate other party's terms and conditions, flagging risks and suggesting alternative language in order to achieve a good outcome for the business. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders, explaining the rationale behind contractual decisions and fostering strong relationships. Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and maintain robust governance practices within the commercial function. Business Integration: Work closely with the wider finance & commercial team to support a cohesive commercial function that drives the business forward. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Profile A successful Junior Contracts Manager should have: Experience in contract management, drafting and negotiation Ability to take a risk-based approach which balances protecting Newton whilst fostering good relationships with clients. Ability to understand and integrate business objectives into legal and commercial strategies. Confidence in taking responsibility for decisions and voicing them effectively. Excellent communication skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload, multi-task and prioritise effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills, including clear oral and written communication, and the ability to develop new relationships (both internally and externally). Self-motivated and able to work effectively on own initiative. Ability to work under pressure and be flexible as part of a small team. Ability to think ahead and anticipate needs before they arise. Ability to progress things at good pace and think fast on your feet. A pleasure to work with, with a sense of humour and a keen desire to achieve more. Job Offer A highly competitive salary of between £40,000-£50,000 D.O.E 2-3 days in the office hybrid working Profit related bonus Life Assurance Income Protection, Enhanced pension contributions 27 days holiday+ Bank Holidays.

Job Title: Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance Location: Guildford Contract Type: Temporary Daily Rate: 750 Working Pattern: Full Time Are you ready to take the lead in shaping governance, risk management, and assurance within the public services sector? Our client Surrey Police are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced professional to join their team as the Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the organisation and ensure accountability, transparency, and public trust! Key Responsibilities: As the Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance, you will: Drive Risk Management: Own and maintain the organisation's risk management framework, ensuring consistent identification and management of risks. Enhance Governance and Assurance: Design effective governance arrangements, overseeing assurance mapping and internal/external activities. Lead Inspections and Compliance : Act as the lead for HMICFRS inspections, managing evidence and tracking actions to ensure compliance. Foster Organisational Learning: Promote a culture of learning from audits and incidents, embedding improvements throughout the organisation. Provide Strategic Advice : Offer authoritative advice to senior leaders on governance and risk, promoting informed decision-making. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: Qualifications: A graduate qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, plus professional accreditation in risk management, governance, audit, or assurance. Experience: Significant experience in a senior governance or risk role within policing or a similarly regulated public sector organisation. Skills: Advanced analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and strong professional judgement to influence and drive positive change. PLEASE NOTE FOR THIS ROLE THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL UNDERGO POLICE VETTING - THE CRITERIA FOR THIS IS CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS Why Join Us? Impactful Role: Play a vital role in shaping governance and risk management strategies, ensuring public accountability and trust. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders to foster an open and learning-focused culture. Competitive Rate: Enjoy a daily rate of 750 while working full-time in a pivotal position. Note: This position is based in Guildford and involves working closely with various stakeholders, including senior leaders and external audit bodies. Your expertise will be vital in navigating the complexities of governance in a public sector context. Don't miss out! Your next career adventure starts here! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Vacancy Number 5505 Vacancy Title HEAD OF COMMERCIAL & PROJECT DELIVERY Location KENT PLEASE NOTE: CANDIDATE MUST BE LOCATED IN THE SOUTHERN HOME COUNTIES OR WITHIN A SENSIBLE COMMUTING DISTANCE OF CENTRAL KENT. 2 TO 3 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE IS THE PREFERRED BASELINE, WITH GREATER FLEXIBILITY ONLY FOR A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUAL. Job Description Are you ready to take your commercial and project delivery leadership career to the next level by owning project revenues, margin performance and forecasting discipline for one of the UK s most respected names in high security entrance and access control solutions? This is a senior, business critical leadership position within a market leading organisation known for protecting highly sensitive environments across government, critical infrastructure and commercial settings. Sitting at the intersection of sales, delivery, finance and operations, this role exists to ensure that what has been sold commercially is delivered operationally, invoiced on time, and protected from margin erosion through stronger leadership, challenge and control after order intake. That emphasis is far closer to Jon s latest role description than the broader earlier version. Working directly for the Managing Director, you will take ownership of project revenues, gross margin performance and post order delivery control while leading Project Managers and suppliers through a commercially disciplined lens. You will be responsible for improving forecast integrity, tightening change control, driving stronger PM standards and creating clear ownership below MD level, reducing the need for routine escalation and ensuring the business is better positioned to protect EBITDA, margin and delivery performance. This role demands someone who can combine strong construction and project delivery understanding with real commercial ownership, forecasting discipline, leadership authority and the judgement to intervene early when projects drift away from agreed commitments. This is not about finding a super Project Manager. It is about finding someone who can own and drive commercial delivery outcomes through others. Why This Role Stands Out: A senior leadership role with genuine ownership of project revenues, margin performance and forecasting discipline Direct influence over commercial outcomes after order intake, not simply project administration Lead and drive Project Managers and suppliers against delivery, invoicing and margin commitments Reduce commercial leakage, improve PM accountability and strengthen control below MD level Operate within a highly respected brand known for premium engineering, reliability and high security project delivery Key Responsibilities: Commercial Ownership, Margin Protection & Forecast Integrity Own commercial performance after order intake, ensuring revenue and margin outcomes are actively managed rather than reactively reported Protect EBITDA and project margin through strong commercial governance, timely intervention and disciplined decision making Own gross margin performance across projects, identifying erosion early and taking corrective action quickly Ensure contractual reviews, variation management, applications for payment and final account positions are dealt with effectively and at the correct time Oversee credit check and cashflow related disciplines, ensuring exposure is actively managed and commercial risks are identified early Lead margin recovery actions where performance drifts, including variation strategy, reprogramming, cost control and commercial challenge Maintain ownership of commercial reporting and system integrity, including SIMPRO workflows, ensuring data reflects delivery reality rather than optimism Forecast Integrity, Backlog Conversion & Project Control Take ownership of forecast credibility post order, challenging and validating PM assumptions as site conditions, sequencing and programme realities evolve Hold Project Managers accountable for previously stated forecasts, delivery commitments and commercial assumptions, as well as future projections Drive backlog conversion with clear ownership, ensuring projects move from order intake to invoicing in line with commercial expectations Ensure revenue forecasting is evidence based, challenged where necessary, and actively owned rather than passively reported Intervene directly where commitments are missed, delivery slippage is not being addressed, or risks are not being actively mitigated Chair regular operations meetings with a clear focus on delivery against commitment, margin performance, forecast accuracy and corrective action, not status reporting Project Manager Leadership & Performance Accountability Lead, develop and elevate the operational project delivery function to achieve revenue, margin and performance objectives Set clear expectations around commercial discipline, forecast ownership, escalation thresholds and delivery standards Improve consistency of PM behaviour, accountability and standards across the function Enable Project Managers to get the job done, while holding them firmly to account for outcomes rather than activity Reduce the need for routine MD intervention by creating stronger leadership, ownership and decision making at the right level Champion process and system improvements that improve predictability, productivity and profitability Supplier & Delivery Oversight Lead and manage a multidisciplinary delivery structure that includes Project Managers, commercial support, project administration and supplier / subcontractor resource relevant to delivery performance Oversee supplier and subcontractor performance where it impacts revenue delivery, project execution, quality, margin or programme commitments Ensure suppliers operate in line with commercial expectations, delivery standards and project requirements Maintain effective relationships with key delivery partners to support stronger execution, predictability and control Act as the key bridge between project delivery teams and senior leadership, ensuring the function remains aligned to wider commercial and operational objectives Site Risk, Health & Safety & Delivery Governance Provide strategic oversight into site activity, ensuring delivery teams operate in line with legislation, company policy and required standards Set frameworks for risk identification, assessment and mitigation across project environments Ensure robust Health & Safety practices are embedded and maintained across the delivery function Oversee the reporting, escalation and resolution of site based risks, incidents and near misses Liaise with internal H&S specialists and external bodies when required to maintain compliance and protect the business Champion a proactive culture of safety, accountability and operational discipline Cross Functional Integration Act as the primary point of integration between sales intent, delivery reality and financial outcome Work closely with the Head of Sales to improve handover quality, pipeline realism, forecast integrity and delivery readiness across live opportunities and secured work Strengthen collaboration between sales, project delivery, finance and wider operational stakeholders Ensure smoother handovers from sales into delivery, with stronger alignment on forecast realism, commercial assumptions and operational readiness Work with finance as a strategic counterpart, recognising that finance retains reporting and assurance responsibilities while this role owns operational and commercial delivery performance What we re looking for: Senior leadership experience across commercial, project delivery or operational functions within construction, engineered systems, security, access control or similarly project driven environments Strong understanding of P&L, EBITDA, gross margin performance and commercial accountability within live delivery environments Demonstrable experience leading Project Managers and driving delivery teams against revenue, invoicing and margin objectives Strong construction and project delivery understanding, with the commercial judgement to challenge assumptions and protect business performance Proven ability to manage change control, forecast integrity, variation recovery and operational risk Experience working across sales, delivery and finance, with the credibility to align commercial commitments with operational execution Strong leadership presence, capable of stepping in, taking ownership and driving standards quickly Highly organised, commercially minded, resilient and solutions focused Strong working knowledge of UK construction, installation and Health & Safety frameworks Confident communicator with the credibility to operate at senior leadership level and influence outcomes across the business Security Clearance Requirement Must be eligible for SC clearance, non-negotiable DV clearance preferable (typically requires British Citizenship and 5+ years UK residency) This is not simply another Head of Project Delivery appointment. It is an opportunity to take ownership of revenue delivery, gross margin performance and forecasting discipline within a highly respected specialist business, creating clearer accountability . click apply for full job details

North West 3-4 Days per Week On Site 3-6 Month Contract 300- 400 per day (dependent on experience) Our client is seeking an experienced interim Risk & Compliance professional to provide immediate support during a critical period of organisational assurance and accreditation activity. This is a hands-on role focused on strengthening the organisation's risk management processes and ensuring that quality management documentation is fully prepared and maintained ahead of an upcoming ISO 9001 accreditation inspection. The assignment is expected to last between three and six months while a longer-term solution is considered. The Role You will take own the risk management framework, ensuring risk registers are up to date, actions are progressed, and key risks are appropriately reported and managed. You will also lead the organisation's preparation for ISO 9001 accreditation activity, reviewing and updating quality management documentation, policies, procedures and supporting evidence. Working closely with senior leaders across the business, you will provide assurance that compliance, governance and quality processes are operating effectively and identify opportunities for improvement. Key Priorities Review, update and maintain organisational risk registers. Ensure risks have appropriate controls, mitigations and ownership arrangements in place. Support the preparation and organisation of evidence for ISO 9001 accreditation and external audits. Review and update quality management policies, procedures and related documentation. Lead quality and risk reporting for senior management and Board consideration. Support governance, compliance and assurance processes across the organisation. Advise managers on risk management and quality improvement activity. Identify gaps in documentation and implement practical solutions to ensure compliance. About You We are looking for an experienced quality, risk, governance or compliance professional who can quickly establish credibility and deliver improvements in a fast-paced environment. You will ideally have: Experience of risk management and maintaining corporate risk registers. Experience supporting or leading ISO 9001 accreditation, audits or quality inspections. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Experience working with senior stakeholders and producing reports for Boards or leadership teams. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently. Experience within NHS, healthcare, estates, facilities management or public sector organisations is important. Contract Details 3-6 month interim assignment. 300- 400 per day. Part-time opportunity (3-4 days per week). Predominantly site-based role in the North West. Immediate start preferred. Further information For further information, please contact Jonathan Phillips

Sales Development Representative Location: Hybrid - Leicester, LE19 1SU Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (DoE) + Commission Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You You've already got some sales experience and you know that to succeed, you need to have good conversations, ask the right questions and be prepared to put the effort in! You're happy working towards targets, comfortable picking up the phone, and don't take a knock-back personally. Joining Mercia (part of Wilmington plc) means joining a trusted business with a strong reputation and a loyal customer base. You'll be speaking with prospective and existing customers, uncovering new opportunities and helping customers get the most from our services. It's a role where you'll develop your sales skills and have support from our experienced sales team. If you're looking for a role where you can keep learning and and build a long-term sales career, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! As our Sales Development Representative, you'll be one of the first people our customers speak to. You'll spend your time talking to prospective and existing clients, qualifying opportunities, responding to enquiries and helping our sales team connect with the right people. You'll also play an important role in retaining customers and supporting renewals, giving you exposure to the full sales cycle and the opportunity to develop valuable commercial skills. Your responsibilities will include: • Reaching out to prospective customers by phone, email and other channels to generate new business opportunities. • Qualifying leads and arranging high-quality meetings for the wider sales team. • Responding to customer enquiries through our sales inbox, web chat and other contact channels. • Building relationships with customers and helping them find the right solution for their needs. • Speaking with customers who are considering cancelling their service, understanding their concerns and exploring ways we can support them. • Contacting customers about upcoming renewals and helping identify opportunities to continue and strengthen the relationship. • Keeping customer records and sales opportunities accurate and up to date within our CRM system. • Sharing customer feedback and insights that can help improve our products, services and overall customer experience. • Acting as a positive ambassador for Mercia, delivering a professional and friendly experience in every interaction. What s the Best Thing About This Role You'll get exposure to lots of different types of sales conversations from generating new opportunities and qualifying leads to supporting renewals and customer retention. You'll be trusted to make things happen, and every meeting booked, customer retained and opportunity created will contribute to the team's success. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role It's a busy role with a lot to keep on top of. You could be following up on new enquiries one minute and speaking with a customer who's thinking about cancelling the next. You'll need to stay organised, manage multiple priorities and remain positive when conversations don't always go your way. To be successful in this role, you must have: • Experience in a B2B sales, customer service or account management role. • The confidence to build rapport quickly and have great conversations with customers. • The ability to stay calm and professional when handling objections or more challenging discussions. • Strong organisational skills, with a good eye for detail and confidence using CRM systems to manage your work. • Experience using tools such as Salesforce, or similar CRM and sales engagement platforms. • A positive, resilient approach and the motivation to work towards targets. • The ability to juggle multiple enquiries and priorities without losing focus. • Confidence discussing renewals, retention and customer cancellations in a professional and empathetic way. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Mercia, part of Wilmington plc, is a leading provider of training, compliance, and support services to the UK accountancy profession. Our focus is on helping accountants stay ahead of regulatory change and technical updates while supporting their development through practical learning resources. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!