Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a role where you can make a real impact? We're seeking an organised, proactive and highly professional Executive Assistant to support a Chief Executive Officer and President of a small charity / membership organisation, while playing a key role in the smooth running of our governance and leadership functions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected UK membership organisation where you'll work closely with senior leaders, Board members and key stakeholders in a varied and rewarding role. About the Role You'll provide high-level executive support to the CEO and President, managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings and travel, and acting as a trusted point of contact. You'll also play a central role in supporting the Board of Trustees, Executive and Council by coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and papers, producing accurate minutes, maintaining governance records and tracking actions. The role also includes supporting governance processes, officer recruitment, elections, senior communications and occasional attendance at national events, including the organisation's annual conference. About You You'll be an experienced Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or senior administrator with excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work with senior executives and Board-level stakeholders. You'll have: Proven Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant experience supporting senior leaders. Experience organising complex meetings and managing busy diaries. Excellent minute taking and administrative skills. (minute taking is AI enabled) Outstanding organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Excellent Microsoft Office skills and confidence using digital technology. Experience supporting Boards, Trustees or committees, or working within a charity, membership organisation, healthcare or not-for-profit environment would be advantageous but is not essential. What We Offer Hybrid working (2 days London office / 3 days home) A varied, high-profile role supporting senior leadership A collaborative and supportive team culture Opportunities to develop your governance and executive support expertise If you're an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working at the heart of an organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Salary 40K 43K depending upon skills and experience plus excellent benefits. Apply now for immediate consideration! (We know applying for jobs takes time and effort and we genuinely appreciate every application we receive. Owing to the volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback or replies to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and interest in working with us.)
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a role where you can make a real impact? We're seeking an organised, proactive and highly professional Executive Assistant to support a Chief Executive Officer and President of a small charity / membership organisation, while playing a key role in the smooth running of our governance and leadership functions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected UK membership organisation where you'll work closely with senior leaders, Board members and key stakeholders in a varied and rewarding role. About the Role You'll provide high-level executive support to the CEO and President, managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings and travel, and acting as a trusted point of contact. You'll also play a central role in supporting the Board of Trustees, Executive and Council by coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and papers, producing accurate minutes, maintaining governance records and tracking actions. The role also includes supporting governance processes, officer recruitment, elections, senior communications and occasional attendance at national events, including the organisation's annual conference. About You You'll be an experienced Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or senior administrator with excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work with senior executives and Board-level stakeholders. You'll have: Proven Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant experience supporting senior leaders. Experience organising complex meetings and managing busy diaries. Excellent minute taking and administrative skills. (minute taking is AI enabled) Outstanding organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Excellent Microsoft Office skills and confidence using digital technology. Experience supporting Boards, Trustees or committees, or working within a charity, membership organisation, healthcare or not-for-profit environment would be advantageous but is not essential. What We Offer Hybrid working (2 days London office / 3 days home) A varied, high-profile role supporting senior leadership A collaborative and supportive team culture Opportunities to develop your governance and executive support expertise If you're an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working at the heart of an organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Salary 40K 43K depending upon skills and experience plus excellent benefits. Apply now for immediate consideration! (We know applying for jobs takes time and effort and we genuinely appreciate every application we receive. Owing to the volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback or replies to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and interest in working with us.)
hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. JOB DESCRIPTION The Chief Data and Analytics Office (CDAO) builds enterprise-scale platforms for Data Management, Analytics, and AI/ML Operations used firm-wide across JPMorgan Chase. Within CDAO, the Data for AI Product Management team creates reusable platform solutions that transform how data producers and consumers discover, access, govern, and leverage data. As the Data Catalog Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building a unified, multi-channel data marketplace where thousands of firmwide datasets become easy to find, preview, and integrate across application and AI use cases. You will own the end-to-end vision, strategy, and execution - spanning a rich web UI, programmatic APIs, and future agentic integrations (Claude, Copilot, internal AI assistants) that meet consumers where they already work. We want someone who leads with problems, not solutions - who brings deep UX and service design expertise, has built catalog or marketplace products at scale, and can articulate how intelligent discovery evolves in an agentic AI world. What You'll Do Own the Catalog Vision & Strategy Define the multi-year product vision and roadmap for firmwide data discovery serving data scientists, ML engineers, analytics engineers, and increasingly business users. Establish north-star metrics tied to real impact: time-to-data, publishing velocity, discovery-to-integration conversion, repeat usage, and governance compliance . Own the full lifecycle from problem discovery â delivery â adoption â iteration. Design a World-Class Discovery Experience Lead the UX and service design vision - intuitive, fast, and delightful across all touchpoints. Build rich dataset pages with metadata, schema previews, sample data, interactive code samples, lineage, quality scores, usage stats, ratings, and community annotations - inspired by the best consumer marketplace patterns (Kaggle, Spotify, App Store). Build for Multi-Channel: UI, API & Agents Architect an API-first platform powering a beautiful web UI today and programmatic access for code-first engineers. Meet consumers in their daily tools - notebooks, IDEs, orchestration platforms, chat interfaces, copilots - eliminating context-switching. Design composable, reusable solutions that integrate with the broader CDAO ecosystem. Champion Both Sides of the Marketplace Producers: Make it effortless to publish, document, version, and maintain datasets with rich metadata, automated quality profiling, and governance guardrails. Consumers: Reduce friction from discovery to access - self-service provisioning, entitlement workflows, one-click integration with SageMaker, Databricks, and EMR. Network effects: Analyze usage trends to improve data quality, discovery and relevancy across persona groups Collaborate with Engineering, Design & Data Science Work with UX designers and researchers on usability testing, rapid prototyping, and user validation. Write detailed PRDs and technical documentation that engineers and consumers can act on. Lead & Influence the team Influence cross-functional stakeholders - engineering, architecture, data science, governance, UX, and senior business leaders. Mentor and develop junior product managers. Required Skills 8+ years in technical product management delivering catalog, marketplace, or discovery platforms from ideation to production at scale. Deep UX & service design sensibility - passion to build clear, intuitive and scalable UI experiences. Multi-channel product delivery - shipped across web UI, API, and/or conversational/agent-based interfaces. Technical depth in data infrastructure - data catalogs, metadata management, governance frameworks, data quality tooling. Strong communication - translate technical complexity into clear narratives for engineers, designers, and executives. Prioritisation at scale - balance competing demands across a large stakeholder base by weighing business impact, user value, and technical feasibility. Preferred Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries . Built or scaled a data catalog, data marketplace, feature store, or developer portals (e.g., Kaggle Datasets, Unity Catalog, Collibra, Alation, Atlan). Understanding of agentic AI patterns - tool-use, RAG, function calling - and how marketplace APIs can be exposed to LLM-based agents. Experience with search relevance & recommendation systems - ranking algorithms, semantic search, personalisation. Hands-on with Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow, Kafka . Why Join Us Work on firm-wide platforms used by thousands of data scientists, ML engineers, and analysts across JPMC Shape the future of AI/ML and data infrastructure at one of the world's largest financial institutions ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. JOB DESCRIPTION The Chief Data and Analytics Office (CDAO) builds enterprise-scale platforms for Data Management, Analytics, and AI/ML Operations used firm-wide across JPMorgan Chase. Within CDAO, the Data for AI Product Management team creates reusable platform solutions that transform how data producers and consumers discover, access, govern, and leverage data. As the Data Catalog Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building a unified, multi-channel data marketplace where thousands of firmwide datasets become easy to find, preview, and integrate across application and AI use cases. You will own the end-to-end vision, strategy, and execution - spanning a rich web UI, programmatic APIs, and future agentic integrations (Claude, Copilot, internal AI assistants) that meet consumers where they already work. We want someone who leads with problems, not solutions - who brings deep UX and service design expertise, has built catalog or marketplace products at scale, and can articulate how intelligent discovery evolves in an agentic AI world. What You'll Do Own the Catalog Vision & Strategy Define the multi-year product vision and roadmap for firmwide data discovery serving data scientists, ML engineers, analytics engineers, and increasingly business users. Establish north-star metrics tied to real impact: time-to-data, publishing velocity, discovery-to-integration conversion, repeat usage, and governance compliance . Own the full lifecycle from problem discovery â delivery â adoption â iteration. Design a World-Class Discovery Experience Lead the UX and service design vision - intuitive, fast, and delightful across all touchpoints. Build rich dataset pages with metadata, schema previews, sample data, interactive code samples, lineage, quality scores, usage stats, ratings, and community annotations - inspired by the best consumer marketplace patterns (Kaggle, Spotify, App Store). Build for Multi-Channel: UI, API & Agents Architect an API-first platform powering a beautiful web UI today and programmatic access for code-first engineers. Meet consumers in their daily tools - notebooks, IDEs, orchestration platforms, chat interfaces, copilots - eliminating context-switching. Design composable, reusable solutions that integrate with the broader CDAO ecosystem. Champion Both Sides of the Marketplace Producers: Make it effortless to publish, document, version, and maintain datasets with rich metadata, automated quality profiling, and governance guardrails. Consumers: Reduce friction from discovery to access - self-service provisioning, entitlement workflows, one-click integration with SageMaker, Databricks, and EMR. Network effects: Analyze usage trends to improve data quality, discovery and relevancy across persona groups Collaborate with Engineering, Design & Data Science Work with UX designers and researchers on usability testing, rapid prototyping, and user validation. Write detailed PRDs and technical documentation that engineers and consumers can act on. Lead & Influence the team Influence cross-functional stakeholders - engineering, architecture, data science, governance, UX, and senior business leaders. Mentor and develop junior product managers. Required Skills 8+ years in technical product management delivering catalog, marketplace, or discovery platforms from ideation to production at scale. Deep UX & service design sensibility - passion to build clear, intuitive and scalable UI experiences. Multi-channel product delivery - shipped across web UI, API, and/or conversational/agent-based interfaces. Technical depth in data infrastructure - data catalogs, metadata management, governance frameworks, data quality tooling. Strong communication - translate technical complexity into clear narratives for engineers, designers, and executives. Prioritisation at scale - balance competing demands across a large stakeholder base by weighing business impact, user value, and technical feasibility. Preferred Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries . Built or scaled a data catalog, data marketplace, feature store, or developer portals (e.g., Kaggle Datasets, Unity Catalog, Collibra, Alation, Atlan). Understanding of agentic AI patterns - tool-use, RAG, function calling - and how marketplace APIs can be exposed to LLM-based agents. Experience with search relevance & recommendation systems - ranking algorithms, semantic search, personalisation. Hands-on with Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow, Kafka . Why Join Us Work on firm-wide platforms used by thousands of data scientists, ML engineers, and analysts across JPMC Shape the future of AI/ML and data infrastructure at one of the world's largest financial institutions ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Job Title: Administrator Location: Dorchester (Hybrid) Contract Type: Temporary (3- 6 months) Hours: (28 hours) Can be spread across week or one day off negotiated Salary : 14.82 per hour About Us Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates. About the Role We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and business support to senior leadership within Dorset Council. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day operations, managing priorities, and supporting key projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will act as a first point of contact for senior stakeholders, manage complex diaries and meetings, coordinate communications, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners. The role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion when handling confidential information, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or PA who thrives in a professional environment and is confident supporting senior leaders. Key Responsibilities Provide high-level administrative and executive support to senior leadership teams Act as a first point of contact for enquiries via phone, email, and correspondence Manage complex diaries, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements Organise meetings, prepare agendas and papers, take minutes, and follow up on actions Coordinate workloads and priorities to meet deadlines and business needs Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, external organisations, and partners Prepare reports, presentations, and other business documents as required Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion Support projects, events, seminars, and conferences as required Maintain accurate records and ensure effective administrative systems are in place Assist with complaints, committee reports, and other governance-related activities where necessary Provide support and cover within the wider administration team during periods of absence Skills & Experience Administrative, PA, or executive support experience within a busy environment Experience managing multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines Strong diary management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels Experience handling confidential and sensitive information Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office applications Ability to work independently, use initiative, and remain calm under pressure Minute-taking experience and strong attention to detail Knowledge or experience of Local Government or public sector environments would be advantageous Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jul 28, 2026
Seasonal
Job Title: Administrator Location: Dorchester (Hybrid) Contract Type: Temporary (3- 6 months) Hours: (28 hours) Can be spread across week or one day off negotiated Salary : 14.82 per hour About Us Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates. About the Role We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and business support to senior leadership within Dorset Council. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day operations, managing priorities, and supporting key projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will act as a first point of contact for senior stakeholders, manage complex diaries and meetings, coordinate communications, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners. The role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion when handling confidential information, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or PA who thrives in a professional environment and is confident supporting senior leaders. Key Responsibilities Provide high-level administrative and executive support to senior leadership teams Act as a first point of contact for enquiries via phone, email, and correspondence Manage complex diaries, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements Organise meetings, prepare agendas and papers, take minutes, and follow up on actions Coordinate workloads and priorities to meet deadlines and business needs Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, external organisations, and partners Prepare reports, presentations, and other business documents as required Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion Support projects, events, seminars, and conferences as required Maintain accurate records and ensure effective administrative systems are in place Assist with complaints, committee reports, and other governance-related activities where necessary Provide support and cover within the wider administration team during periods of absence Skills & Experience Administrative, PA, or executive support experience within a busy environment Experience managing multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines Strong diary management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels Experience handling confidential and sensitive information Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office applications Ability to work independently, use initiative, and remain calm under pressure Minute-taking experience and strong attention to detail Knowledge or experience of Local Government or public sector environments would be advantageous Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
As a Lead Executive Assistant in Maidenhead within the FMCG sector, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the CEO's day-to-day activities. This role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and supporting key business priorities with efficiency and attention to detail. Client Details A longstanding FMCG client based in Maidenhead with whom we have built a strong and trusted relationship. Description Managing the CEO's complex diary, scheduling meetings and prioritising tasks. Coordinate the CEO's domestic and international end-to-end travel arrangements. Enable effective decision-making by gathering insights, summarising complex information and business-wide events. Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes. Handle confidential documents and correspondence with professionalism. Lead, coach, and support a team of three EA's, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. Set clear service standards and expectations, ensuring consistent, high-quality support is delivered across all Exec functions. Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Maintain critical documentation, including CEO files, contracts, and governance materials, ensuring compliant records. Profile A successful Lead EA should have: Proven experience supporting C-Suite members. Must have previous direct line management experience. Supports and develops others, sharing knowledge, coaching colleagues and celebrating team success. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organised and detail-orientated. Taking initiative to improve ways of working. Takes ownership and delivers consistently high standards. Attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving attitude. Job Offer A competitive salary of 55,000 to 60,000 per year, dependent on the level of experience. Hybrid flexibility - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home. If you are suitable for this position, please apply now!
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
As a Lead Executive Assistant in Maidenhead within the FMCG sector, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the CEO's day-to-day activities. This role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and supporting key business priorities with efficiency and attention to detail. Client Details A longstanding FMCG client based in Maidenhead with whom we have built a strong and trusted relationship. Description Managing the CEO's complex diary, scheduling meetings and prioritising tasks. Coordinate the CEO's domestic and international end-to-end travel arrangements. Enable effective decision-making by gathering insights, summarising complex information and business-wide events. Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes. Handle confidential documents and correspondence with professionalism. Lead, coach, and support a team of three EA's, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. Set clear service standards and expectations, ensuring consistent, high-quality support is delivered across all Exec functions. Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Maintain critical documentation, including CEO files, contracts, and governance materials, ensuring compliant records. Profile A successful Lead EA should have: Proven experience supporting C-Suite members. Must have previous direct line management experience. Supports and develops others, sharing knowledge, coaching colleagues and celebrating team success. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organised and detail-orientated. Taking initiative to improve ways of working. Takes ownership and delivers consistently high standards. Attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving attitude. Job Offer A competitive salary of 55,000 to 60,000 per year, dependent on the level of experience. Hybrid flexibility - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home. If you are suitable for this position, please apply now!
Assistant Project Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: 350 per day (Umbrella) Contract: 12 Months An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Manager to join a leading infrastructure programme, supporting the successful delivery of major capital projects. Working alongside experienced Project Managers, you'll help coordinate project activities, manage assigned work packages and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting engineering, construction or infrastructure projects who is looking to develop their career within a complex project environment. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of projects and programmes from planning through to completion. Manage assigned work packages and monitor progress against project plans. Assist with project reporting, governance, scheduling, budgeting and document control. Identify and escalate project risks, issues and opportunities, providing recommendations where appropriate. Support the management of project budgets and delivery against agreed timescales. Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders. Promote continuous improvement by sharing best practice and lessons learned. Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. Deputise for the Project Manager when required. About You Degree qualified or equivalent experience. Experience supporting infrastructure, engineering or construction projects. Understanding of project management methodologies and project controls. Knowledge of planning, risk, reporting and budget management. APM, PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification is desirable. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities. Proactive, adaptable and committed to delivering successful project outcomes. Disclaimer: We can only consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. For more information or to apply, please contact Marika Powell at ARM. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Jul 28, 2026
Contractor
Assistant Project Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: 350 per day (Umbrella) Contract: 12 Months An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Manager to join a leading infrastructure programme, supporting the successful delivery of major capital projects. Working alongside experienced Project Managers, you'll help coordinate project activities, manage assigned work packages and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting engineering, construction or infrastructure projects who is looking to develop their career within a complex project environment. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of projects and programmes from planning through to completion. Manage assigned work packages and monitor progress against project plans. Assist with project reporting, governance, scheduling, budgeting and document control. Identify and escalate project risks, issues and opportunities, providing recommendations where appropriate. Support the management of project budgets and delivery against agreed timescales. Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders. Promote continuous improvement by sharing best practice and lessons learned. Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. Deputise for the Project Manager when required. About You Degree qualified or equivalent experience. Experience supporting infrastructure, engineering or construction projects. Understanding of project management methodologies and project controls. Knowledge of planning, risk, reporting and budget management. APM, PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification is desirable. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities. Proactive, adaptable and committed to delivering successful project outcomes. Disclaimer: We can only consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. For more information or to apply, please contact Marika Powell at ARM. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Duration: 6-12 months (Interim) Reporting to: Assistant Director - Operations and Traded Services About the Role Rugby Borough Council is seeking an experienced Waste Services Improvement & Operational Resilience Consultant to support a significant programme of improvement across Waste Services. This is a temporary consultancy assignment created to provide specialist expertise, strengthen operational management, improve service performance and embed sustainable ways of working. Working alongside the existing management team, the successful candidate will lead improvement initiatives, coach managers, develop robust operational processes and support the delivery of a safe, compliant and efficient service. The role will also provide temporary operational management cover during periods of sickness absence, annual leave or exceptional operational pressures to maintain business continuity whilst improvement work continues. This assignment is not a replacement for the substantive Waste Services Team Manager role. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: - Support delivery of the Waste Services Transformation Programme. - Review operational practices and implement improvements to service delivery, governance and efficiency. - Support the development of and embed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), management processes and operational controls. - Improve operational performance, consistency and customer service. - Support implementation of Health & Safety improvements and safe systems of work. - Coach and mentor operational managers and supervisors. - Review and improve induction, training and competency processes. - Produce improvement plans, performance reports and management information. - Work collaboratively with HR, Health & Safety, Fleet, Procurement, Finance and Legal colleagues. - Provide temporary operational management cover during periods of sickness absence or exceptional operational demand where required. - Support the mobilisation of new services, legislative changes and operational projects. Experience Required Essential - Extensive experience within Waste Services or a similar frontline operational environment. - Proven track record of delivering operational improvement and organisational change. - Strong understanding of waste operations, compliance and Health & Safety. - Experience developing operational procedures and management systems. - Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills. - Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to work strategically whilst remaining hands-on in an operational environment. Desirable - Local Government experience. - CIWM or equivalent qualification. - Lean, Continuous Improvement or programme management experience. - Health & Safety management experience.
Jul 28, 2026
Contractor
Duration: 6-12 months (Interim) Reporting to: Assistant Director - Operations and Traded Services About the Role Rugby Borough Council is seeking an experienced Waste Services Improvement & Operational Resilience Consultant to support a significant programme of improvement across Waste Services. This is a temporary consultancy assignment created to provide specialist expertise, strengthen operational management, improve service performance and embed sustainable ways of working. Working alongside the existing management team, the successful candidate will lead improvement initiatives, coach managers, develop robust operational processes and support the delivery of a safe, compliant and efficient service. The role will also provide temporary operational management cover during periods of sickness absence, annual leave or exceptional operational pressures to maintain business continuity whilst improvement work continues. This assignment is not a replacement for the substantive Waste Services Team Manager role. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: - Support delivery of the Waste Services Transformation Programme. - Review operational practices and implement improvements to service delivery, governance and efficiency. - Support the development of and embed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), management processes and operational controls. - Improve operational performance, consistency and customer service. - Support implementation of Health & Safety improvements and safe systems of work. - Coach and mentor operational managers and supervisors. - Review and improve induction, training and competency processes. - Produce improvement plans, performance reports and management information. - Work collaboratively with HR, Health & Safety, Fleet, Procurement, Finance and Legal colleagues. - Provide temporary operational management cover during periods of sickness absence or exceptional operational demand where required. - Support the mobilisation of new services, legislative changes and operational projects. Experience Required Essential - Extensive experience within Waste Services or a similar frontline operational environment. - Proven track record of delivering operational improvement and organisational change. - Strong understanding of waste operations, compliance and Health & Safety. - Experience developing operational procedures and management systems. - Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills. - Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to work strategically whilst remaining hands-on in an operational environment. Desirable - Local Government experience. - CIWM or equivalent qualification. - Lean, Continuous Improvement or programme management experience. - Health & Safety management experience.
Are you an experienced Office Manager or possibly PA/EA with staff management experience? Would you like to work for a Not for Profit organisation close to Bolton town centre that genuinely makes a difference to people's lives every day? If so, this Office Manager role could be the perfect opportunity for you. As well as an excellent salary of 29,534, this offers benefits that include 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, discount schemes, health and wellbeing programme, free parking, a pension scheme and regular company events. What will you get in return for your work as an Office Manager? A salary of 29,534 26 days plus bank holidays Company events Employee discount scheme Free onsite parking Health & wellbeing programme We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience: Previous experience in a similar Office Manager, PA or EA role with previous staff management or supervisory experience A strong attention to detail Calm under pressure Highly organised Excellent interpersonal skills Upbeat and friendly character Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook and some skills in PowerPoint Your own transport would be beneficial but not essential What will you be doing as an Office Manager? Working in a busy office, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the main office, ensuring ensures that facilities, reception, systems, and administrative services operate efficiently. Duties will include: Managing and developing the business support team, including induction, supervision, performance management, appraisal, and training Set clear priorities and work planning for the team to provide delivery of admin and office services Managing all aspects of the office environment, escalating issues to the Facilities Manager, Health and Safety Manager, IT department and colleagues / stakeholders as needed Assisting with facilities-related issues, including repairs, maintenance, and security arrangements Monitoring stock levels and manage inventories office supplies, uniforms, and consumables Working with the Executive Assistant to ensure effective coordination of Executive and organisational administration Providing senior office and administrative support to the Executive Team, including diary planning, meeting arrangements, and travel and accommodation arrangements for senior staff where needed Preparing agendas, meeting papers, minutes, reports, presentations, and correspondence Ensuring all information, records, and documentation are managed including data retention, archiving, and records management Providing support to collate and coordinate information for internal governance processes and external monitoring or reporting Overseeing receipt recording, and monitoring of payments processed through the office Overseeing driver compliance arrangements across the organisation If this sounds like an Office Manager role you have been looking for, please send your CV today! Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Office Manager or possibly PA/EA with staff management experience? Would you like to work for a Not for Profit organisation close to Bolton town centre that genuinely makes a difference to people's lives every day? If so, this Office Manager role could be the perfect opportunity for you. As well as an excellent salary of 29,534, this offers benefits that include 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, discount schemes, health and wellbeing programme, free parking, a pension scheme and regular company events. What will you get in return for your work as an Office Manager? A salary of 29,534 26 days plus bank holidays Company events Employee discount scheme Free onsite parking Health & wellbeing programme We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience: Previous experience in a similar Office Manager, PA or EA role with previous staff management or supervisory experience A strong attention to detail Calm under pressure Highly organised Excellent interpersonal skills Upbeat and friendly character Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook and some skills in PowerPoint Your own transport would be beneficial but not essential What will you be doing as an Office Manager? Working in a busy office, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the main office, ensuring ensures that facilities, reception, systems, and administrative services operate efficiently. Duties will include: Managing and developing the business support team, including induction, supervision, performance management, appraisal, and training Set clear priorities and work planning for the team to provide delivery of admin and office services Managing all aspects of the office environment, escalating issues to the Facilities Manager, Health and Safety Manager, IT department and colleagues / stakeholders as needed Assisting with facilities-related issues, including repairs, maintenance, and security arrangements Monitoring stock levels and manage inventories office supplies, uniforms, and consumables Working with the Executive Assistant to ensure effective coordination of Executive and organisational administration Providing senior office and administrative support to the Executive Team, including diary planning, meeting arrangements, and travel and accommodation arrangements for senior staff where needed Preparing agendas, meeting papers, minutes, reports, presentations, and correspondence Ensuring all information, records, and documentation are managed including data retention, archiving, and records management Providing support to collate and coordinate information for internal governance processes and external monitoring or reporting Overseeing receipt recording, and monitoring of payments processed through the office Overseeing driver compliance arrangements across the organisation If this sounds like an Office Manager role you have been looking for, please send your CV today! Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.
Technical Manager (Financial Planning) Location: Liverpool Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Hours: 9:00-5:00 Monday to Thursday, 9:00-3:00 Friday Working Pattern: Full-time Hybrid available after probation Benefits: 10x Death in Service Private Medical Insurance 25 days holiday + bank holidays (calculated in hours for flexibility) Birthday off Cycle to Work scheme 5% pension We are currently working with a well-established and growing financial planning firm seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead and develop their technical function. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality financial planning support, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiency across the technical team. You will play a pivotal part in supporting Financial Planners and Advisers, allowing them to focus on client relationships while you ensure the technical delivery is accurate, compliant, and efficient. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop the Technical Team, overseeing daily workflow and task allocation Act as the first point of contact for technical queries and team support Ensure all technical output meets regulatory and compliance requirements Oversee the preparation of: Financial analysis and cashflow modelling Product research and recommendations Financial plans and suitability reports Manage technical management information (MI) and provide reports to senior leadership Contribute to and improve operational procedures, templates, and processes Support Financial Planners and Advisers with client strategies and technical insight Liaise with providers and third parties to deliver client outcomes Assist with technical projects, client queries, and complaints where required Oversee compliance administration and governance activities Leadership & Team Management Manage and mentor Technical Specialists, Assistants, and Compliance staff Conduct team briefings and ensure effective communication across the function Oversee performance, development, and training within the team About You Strong background within financial planning support / paraplanning Proven experience managing or supervising a technical or paraplanning team Excellent knowledge of financial products, suitability reporting, and compliance requirements Highly organised with strong workflow management skills Confident communicator with the ability to support both internal teams and clients Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Certification to provide client advice would be beneficial but is not essential. Why Join? Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role Work with a highly professional and supportive team Play a key role in shaping technical operations and processes Competitive salary and benefits package Interested? - For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Jul 27, 2026
Full time
Technical Manager (Financial Planning) Location: Liverpool Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Hours: 9:00-5:00 Monday to Thursday, 9:00-3:00 Friday Working Pattern: Full-time Hybrid available after probation Benefits: 10x Death in Service Private Medical Insurance 25 days holiday + bank holidays (calculated in hours for flexibility) Birthday off Cycle to Work scheme 5% pension We are currently working with a well-established and growing financial planning firm seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead and develop their technical function. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality financial planning support, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiency across the technical team. You will play a pivotal part in supporting Financial Planners and Advisers, allowing them to focus on client relationships while you ensure the technical delivery is accurate, compliant, and efficient. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop the Technical Team, overseeing daily workflow and task allocation Act as the first point of contact for technical queries and team support Ensure all technical output meets regulatory and compliance requirements Oversee the preparation of: Financial analysis and cashflow modelling Product research and recommendations Financial plans and suitability reports Manage technical management information (MI) and provide reports to senior leadership Contribute to and improve operational procedures, templates, and processes Support Financial Planners and Advisers with client strategies and technical insight Liaise with providers and third parties to deliver client outcomes Assist with technical projects, client queries, and complaints where required Oversee compliance administration and governance activities Leadership & Team Management Manage and mentor Technical Specialists, Assistants, and Compliance staff Conduct team briefings and ensure effective communication across the function Oversee performance, development, and training within the team About You Strong background within financial planning support / paraplanning Proven experience managing or supervising a technical or paraplanning team Excellent knowledge of financial products, suitability reporting, and compliance requirements Highly organised with strong workflow management skills Confident communicator with the ability to support both internal teams and clients Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Certification to provide client advice would be beneficial but is not essential. Why Join? Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role Work with a highly professional and supportive team Play a key role in shaping technical operations and processes Competitive salary and benefits package Interested? - For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - GP Practice Location: Northampton Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Hours: To Be Confirmed About the Role We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join a busy and supportive GP Practice in Northampton. Working closely with the Practice Nursing Team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting a wide range of clinical services, and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HCA looking to develop their career within Primary Care. Key Responsibilities Provide a high-quality phlebotomy service Undertake NHS Health Checks and routine health assessments Record blood pressure, height, weight, ECGs, urinalysis, peak flow measurements, and other baseline observations Assist with wound care, infection prevention and control, and minor surgical procedures Process laboratory samples and maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne Chaperone patients during clinical examinations where required Maintain vaccine cold chain records and monitor clinical equipment Restock clinical rooms and maintain medical supplies Support health promotion initiatives and patient education Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team What We're Looking ForEssential Phlebotomy Certificate Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and IT skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care Understanding of confidentiality and information governance Desirable Previous experience working within General Practice Experience using SystmOne Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures What's on Offer Permanent position within a supportive GP Practice Opportunity to develop clinical skills within Primary Care Ongoing training and professional development Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for your next opportunity within Primary Care, we would welcome a confidential discussion. Please get in touch or send your CV to learn more.
Jul 27, 2026
Full time
Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - GP Practice Location: Northampton Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Hours: To Be Confirmed About the Role We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join a busy and supportive GP Practice in Northampton. Working closely with the Practice Nursing Team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting a wide range of clinical services, and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HCA looking to develop their career within Primary Care. Key Responsibilities Provide a high-quality phlebotomy service Undertake NHS Health Checks and routine health assessments Record blood pressure, height, weight, ECGs, urinalysis, peak flow measurements, and other baseline observations Assist with wound care, infection prevention and control, and minor surgical procedures Process laboratory samples and maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne Chaperone patients during clinical examinations where required Maintain vaccine cold chain records and monitor clinical equipment Restock clinical rooms and maintain medical supplies Support health promotion initiatives and patient education Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team What We're Looking ForEssential Phlebotomy Certificate Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and IT skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care Understanding of confidentiality and information governance Desirable Previous experience working within General Practice Experience using SystmOne Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures What's on Offer Permanent position within a supportive GP Practice Opportunity to develop clinical skills within Primary Care Ongoing training and professional development Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for your next opportunity within Primary Care, we would welcome a confidential discussion. Please get in touch or send your CV to learn more.
Administration Assistant Location: Winchester Salary: £16,000 per annum Contract: Part time, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.30 - 12.30 About the Role We are looking for a proactive, confidential and well-organised individual to provide administrative support to the Governance and Executive Support Lead, the Senior Leadership Team and Central Office colleagues. The post holder will support effective communication, meeting administration, office coordination and premises-related administration, helping Central Office run smoothly and professionally. What You'll Be Doing Support the management of Central Office incoming calls, responding professionally and directing calls to the appropriate person or team. Deal efficiently and accurately with written and email requests for information, monitoring enquiry emails and ensuring they are responded to, actioned or forwarded as appropriate. Ensure visitors to Central Office are greeted professionally, sign in to the building, and are shown appropriate hospitality. Provide support by taking and producing accurate minutes of Board and Committee meetings in the absence of the Governance and Executive Support Lead, as and when required. Organise room bookings and refreshments, ensuring rooms, equipment and materials are set up as requested. Ensure refreshments are available at the start of meetings and replenished as necessary, and that meeting rooms are cleared and left tidy afterwards Provide administrative support to members of the Senior Leadership Team as required, including diary coordination, meeting preparation, document formatting, action tracking and follow-up correspondence. Support the Governance and Executive Support Lead with the preparation, formatting, collation and circulation of papers, reports and correspondence, ensuring documents are accurate, professionally presented and shared in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately when supporting senior leaders, trustees, colleagues, residents and external stakeholders. Prioritise day-to-day administrative tasks in discussion with the Governance and Executive Support Lead, escalating competing demands or urgent issues where needed. Maintain accurate administrative records, trackers and filing systems, ensuring information is stored securely and can be accessed by authorised colleagues when required. Distribute incoming post and deliveries, and ensure outgoing post is processed in line with Central Office arrangements. Key requirements: Previous administrative support experience Organisational and administrative skills Experience of taking minutes and recording clear actions from meetings Excellent communication skills, including a professional and helpful telephone manner Highly organised and able to manage several tasks in a busy environment and meet deadlines Proactive, reliable and collaborative team player, with the ability to work independently Experience of office management and people management Understanding of health and safety and fire safety regulations in an office environment What We Offer Free Initial DBS check Life Assurance Blue Light Card Not for Profit Care Provider Paywise+ Free parking (subject to availability) An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members Who are Brendoncare? Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England. We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague - they are able to live their life to the fullest potential. Our values reflect who we are - together we are kind, empowering, dedicated and forward thinking. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us. In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team. Safeguarding is a core priority for us. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone.
Jul 27, 2026
Full time
Administration Assistant Location: Winchester Salary: £16,000 per annum Contract: Part time, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.30 - 12.30 About the Role We are looking for a proactive, confidential and well-organised individual to provide administrative support to the Governance and Executive Support Lead, the Senior Leadership Team and Central Office colleagues. The post holder will support effective communication, meeting administration, office coordination and premises-related administration, helping Central Office run smoothly and professionally. What You'll Be Doing Support the management of Central Office incoming calls, responding professionally and directing calls to the appropriate person or team. Deal efficiently and accurately with written and email requests for information, monitoring enquiry emails and ensuring they are responded to, actioned or forwarded as appropriate. Ensure visitors to Central Office are greeted professionally, sign in to the building, and are shown appropriate hospitality. Provide support by taking and producing accurate minutes of Board and Committee meetings in the absence of the Governance and Executive Support Lead, as and when required. Organise room bookings and refreshments, ensuring rooms, equipment and materials are set up as requested. Ensure refreshments are available at the start of meetings and replenished as necessary, and that meeting rooms are cleared and left tidy afterwards Provide administrative support to members of the Senior Leadership Team as required, including diary coordination, meeting preparation, document formatting, action tracking and follow-up correspondence. Support the Governance and Executive Support Lead with the preparation, formatting, collation and circulation of papers, reports and correspondence, ensuring documents are accurate, professionally presented and shared in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately when supporting senior leaders, trustees, colleagues, residents and external stakeholders. Prioritise day-to-day administrative tasks in discussion with the Governance and Executive Support Lead, escalating competing demands or urgent issues where needed. Maintain accurate administrative records, trackers and filing systems, ensuring information is stored securely and can be accessed by authorised colleagues when required. Distribute incoming post and deliveries, and ensure outgoing post is processed in line with Central Office arrangements. Key requirements: Previous administrative support experience Organisational and administrative skills Experience of taking minutes and recording clear actions from meetings Excellent communication skills, including a professional and helpful telephone manner Highly organised and able to manage several tasks in a busy environment and meet deadlines Proactive, reliable and collaborative team player, with the ability to work independently Experience of office management and people management Understanding of health and safety and fire safety regulations in an office environment What We Offer Free Initial DBS check Life Assurance Blue Light Card Not for Profit Care Provider Paywise+ Free parking (subject to availability) An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members Who are Brendoncare? Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England. We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague - they are able to live their life to the fullest potential. Our values reflect who we are - together we are kind, empowering, dedicated and forward thinking. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us. In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team. Safeguarding is a core priority for us. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone.
Charity Finance Manager Salary: £16,000 to £18,000 per annum (FTE £40,000 - £45,000) Hours: 15 hours per week, across 2 or 3 days Location: One In A Million offices at Bradford City AFC, Manningham, Bradford Start Date: October 2026 (or sooner) Closing Date: 19th August 2026 One In A Million Charity, Bradford 'Passionate about investing in children and young people. We are a values-led charity with children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced Charity Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations and support the continued development of our organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO and overseeing the Finance Assistant, you will provide effective financial leadership, governance and insight, ensuring our finances are well managed and key stakeholders receive accurate and timely financial information. This is a rewarding part-time opportunity to use your expertise to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people. One In A Million's Vision, Mission & Values Our aim is to make a positive difference to disadvantaged young people's lives, helping to build self-esteem, respect, aspiration and resilience. We place children and young people at the heart of everything we do, enhancing their life chances through Sports, the Arts and Enterprise programmes. Our core values of compassion, honesty, integrity and excellence shape everything we do. Role Summary As Charity Finance Manager, you will oversee the strategic planning, management and monitoring of the Charity's finances, ensuring strong financial governance, controls and reporting. You will also provide oversight across insurance, risk management, Health and Safety and GDPR. Key Responsibilities Overall Financial Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the Charity. Lead financial planning and monitoring, reporting directly to the CEO. Develop and maintain effective financial policies, procedures and controls. Oversee and support the Finance Assistant. Manage relationships with auditors, bankers, payroll providers and insurers. Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved financial efficiency. Provide financial advice and support to the CEO and wider leadership team. Management Accounts Prepare monthly accrual-based management accounts and departmental reports. Monitor budgets and identify and report on variances. Provide financial reports and updates to the CEO and Board of Trustees. Complete quarterly reforecasting exercises alongside the CEO and senior leaders. Statutory Accounts Ensure financial and regulatory requirements are met, including relevant Companies House, Charity Commission and HMRC submissions. Manage audit compliance and the year-end audit process. Prepare year-end accounts and supporting financial information. Ensure financial reporting complies with relevant charity regulations, including Charity SORP. Provide financial advice and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. Budgeting Prepare the annual budget with the CEO for approval by the Board of Trustees. Support the development of 1-to-3-year financial plans. Contribute to financial and funding strategies across restricted and unrestricted income. Funding Provide accurate financial information to support funding applications and funder reporting. Manage and forecast restricted and unrestricted funding reserves. Work collaboratively with the CEO and wider team to support effective financial planning and funding strategies. Contractual Management Provide financial oversight and recommendations relating to contracts, employment contracts and Service Level Agreements. Oversee and, where appropriate, authorise the purchase of goods and supplies. Support the financial oversight of future asset development. Insurance and Risk Management Ensure appropriate insurance arrangements are maintained and meet the Charity's requirements. Provide oversight of the Charity's risk management processes. Payroll Prepare payroll information for the external payroll provider and ensure accurate staff payments. Liaise with the payroll provider regarding HMRC and pension administration. Be able to process payroll internally should this function be brought in-house. About you We are looking for an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical financial knowledge with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will ideally have: A relevant accountancy qualification or be part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or AAT). A minimum of 3-5 years' financial management experience. A proven track record in a Finance Manager or similar role. Strong knowledge of financial and accounting procedures. Experience preparing monthly management accounts and year-end accounts for audit. Experience of financial planning, budgeting and implementing effective financial systems. Experience of managing payroll. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and Excel. The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
Jul 27, 2026
Full time
Charity Finance Manager Salary: £16,000 to £18,000 per annum (FTE £40,000 - £45,000) Hours: 15 hours per week, across 2 or 3 days Location: One In A Million offices at Bradford City AFC, Manningham, Bradford Start Date: October 2026 (or sooner) Closing Date: 19th August 2026 One In A Million Charity, Bradford 'Passionate about investing in children and young people. We are a values-led charity with children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced Charity Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations and support the continued development of our organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO and overseeing the Finance Assistant, you will provide effective financial leadership, governance and insight, ensuring our finances are well managed and key stakeholders receive accurate and timely financial information. This is a rewarding part-time opportunity to use your expertise to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people. One In A Million's Vision, Mission & Values Our aim is to make a positive difference to disadvantaged young people's lives, helping to build self-esteem, respect, aspiration and resilience. We place children and young people at the heart of everything we do, enhancing their life chances through Sports, the Arts and Enterprise programmes. Our core values of compassion, honesty, integrity and excellence shape everything we do. Role Summary As Charity Finance Manager, you will oversee the strategic planning, management and monitoring of the Charity's finances, ensuring strong financial governance, controls and reporting. You will also provide oversight across insurance, risk management, Health and Safety and GDPR. Key Responsibilities Overall Financial Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the Charity. Lead financial planning and monitoring, reporting directly to the CEO. Develop and maintain effective financial policies, procedures and controls. Oversee and support the Finance Assistant. Manage relationships with auditors, bankers, payroll providers and insurers. Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved financial efficiency. Provide financial advice and support to the CEO and wider leadership team. Management Accounts Prepare monthly accrual-based management accounts and departmental reports. Monitor budgets and identify and report on variances. Provide financial reports and updates to the CEO and Board of Trustees. Complete quarterly reforecasting exercises alongside the CEO and senior leaders. Statutory Accounts Ensure financial and regulatory requirements are met, including relevant Companies House, Charity Commission and HMRC submissions. Manage audit compliance and the year-end audit process. Prepare year-end accounts and supporting financial information. Ensure financial reporting complies with relevant charity regulations, including Charity SORP. Provide financial advice and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. Budgeting Prepare the annual budget with the CEO for approval by the Board of Trustees. Support the development of 1-to-3-year financial plans. Contribute to financial and funding strategies across restricted and unrestricted income. Funding Provide accurate financial information to support funding applications and funder reporting. Manage and forecast restricted and unrestricted funding reserves. Work collaboratively with the CEO and wider team to support effective financial planning and funding strategies. Contractual Management Provide financial oversight and recommendations relating to contracts, employment contracts and Service Level Agreements. Oversee and, where appropriate, authorise the purchase of goods and supplies. Support the financial oversight of future asset development. Insurance and Risk Management Ensure appropriate insurance arrangements are maintained and meet the Charity's requirements. Provide oversight of the Charity's risk management processes. Payroll Prepare payroll information for the external payroll provider and ensure accurate staff payments. Liaise with the payroll provider regarding HMRC and pension administration. Be able to process payroll internally should this function be brought in-house. About you We are looking for an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical financial knowledge with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will ideally have: A relevant accountancy qualification or be part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or AAT). A minimum of 3-5 years' financial management experience. A proven track record in a Finance Manager or similar role. Strong knowledge of financial and accounting procedures. Experience preparing monthly management accounts and year-end accounts for audit. Experience of financial planning, budgeting and implementing effective financial systems. Experience of managing payroll. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and Excel. The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
Financial Controller About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead our finance function and play a key role in supporting the business's continued growth and success. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, financial controls, and team leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining strong technical expertise with commercial insight and people management. The successful candidate will lead month-end and year-end processes, oversee Accounts Payable and Credit Control teams, drive process improvements, and provide strategic financial support across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Management Accounts Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Ensure accurate and timely production of management accounts. Deliver meaningful financial analysis and commentary to senior management. Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Monitor and manage daily cash flow and liquidity. Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts. Drive improvements in working capital performance. Manage banking relationships and support funding requirements. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes. Partner with departmental leaders to monitor financial performance. Analyse variances and provide commercial recommendations. Support strategic decision-making through financial modelling and business analysis. Financial Controls, Compliance & Audit Maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks. Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and regulatory obligations. Identify and implement process and system improvements. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members. Foster a high-performing, collaborative finance culture. Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and operational efficiencies. Support continuous professional development across the finance team. Credit Control Leadership Manage and develop the Credit Control function. Oversee debt collection strategies and customer account management. Minimise bad debt exposure through effective controls and processes. Ensure timely escalation and resolution of overdue accounts. Accounts Payable Leadership Oversee the Accounts Payable function and supplier payment processes. Ensure accurate invoice processing and approval workflows. Maintain strong supplier relationships. Strengthen controls across the purchase-to-pay cycle. About You You will be a proactive and commercially focused finance professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement. Qualifications Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline preferred. Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and financial reporting standards. Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial systems. Experience with ERP systems such as Sage 200, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms is desirable. Experience Minimum 5 7 years' finance experience. At least 2 3 years in a senior finance leadership role such as Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, or Assistant Financial Controller. Proven experience managing month-end and year-end close processes. Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and cash flow management. Demonstrable experience managing Accounts Payable and Credit Control teams. Experience leading audits, statutory compliance, and financial control improvements. Experience within a fast-paced or multi-entity environment is advantageous. Skills & Competencies Excellent leadership and people management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders. Strong organisational and time management skills. Commercially aware with a strong business partnering approach. Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and automation. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation. Collaborative and supportive working environment. Career development and progression opportunities. The chance to influence strategic decision-making and drive business performance.
Jul 27, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead our finance function and play a key role in supporting the business's continued growth and success. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, financial controls, and team leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining strong technical expertise with commercial insight and people management. The successful candidate will lead month-end and year-end processes, oversee Accounts Payable and Credit Control teams, drive process improvements, and provide strategic financial support across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Management Accounts Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Ensure accurate and timely production of management accounts. Deliver meaningful financial analysis and commentary to senior management. Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Monitor and manage daily cash flow and liquidity. Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts. Drive improvements in working capital performance. Manage banking relationships and support funding requirements. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes. Partner with departmental leaders to monitor financial performance. Analyse variances and provide commercial recommendations. Support strategic decision-making through financial modelling and business analysis. Financial Controls, Compliance & Audit Maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks. Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and regulatory obligations. Identify and implement process and system improvements. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members. Foster a high-performing, collaborative finance culture. Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and operational efficiencies. Support continuous professional development across the finance team. Credit Control Leadership Manage and develop the Credit Control function. Oversee debt collection strategies and customer account management. Minimise bad debt exposure through effective controls and processes. Ensure timely escalation and resolution of overdue accounts. Accounts Payable Leadership Oversee the Accounts Payable function and supplier payment processes. Ensure accurate invoice processing and approval workflows. Maintain strong supplier relationships. Strengthen controls across the purchase-to-pay cycle. About You You will be a proactive and commercially focused finance professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement. Qualifications Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline preferred. Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and financial reporting standards. Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial systems. Experience with ERP systems such as Sage 200, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms is desirable. Experience Minimum 5 7 years' finance experience. At least 2 3 years in a senior finance leadership role such as Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, or Assistant Financial Controller. Proven experience managing month-end and year-end close processes. Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and cash flow management. Demonstrable experience managing Accounts Payable and Credit Control teams. Experience leading audits, statutory compliance, and financial control improvements. Experience within a fast-paced or multi-entity environment is advantageous. Skills & Competencies Excellent leadership and people management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders. Strong organisational and time management skills. Commercially aware with a strong business partnering approach. Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and automation. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation. Collaborative and supportive working environment. Career development and progression opportunities. The chance to influence strategic decision-making and drive business performance.
Permanent : 37.5 hour per week Full time (we welcome flexible working discussions) Leeds - 3 days office An opportunity to make a difference At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we're looking for a keen and experienced first line assurance specialist to join our award-winning team. As a customer-owned and customer-focused organisation, integrity is one of our values, as is our collaborative and sustainable approach. Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We're the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term. We are recruiting for this role to support the First Line Assurance Senior Manager in strengthening our first line assurance capability. You will help provide the business with clear and reliable guidance on risk and control assurance, as well as incident management, as the organisation continues to grow and evolve. The role - what you'll be doing As an Assistant First Line Assurance Manager your role is hugely important and will include: Partnering with business teams to identify, assess, and manage risks and controls in line with our Risk Management Framework. Supporting incident management, ensuring incidents are recorded and managed promptly, including tracking actions, conducting root cause analysis, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Coordinate assurance testing and providing challenge on internal controls to help maintain a strong and effective control environment. Planning and coordinating the annual AAF 01/20 control assurance programme, working closely with stakeholders across the business. Acting as a key point of contact for Internal and External Auditors, helping coordinate and track requests and actions, and ensuring smooth and professional engagement. Supporting first line risk, control and incident reporting activities, including preparing materials for senior leadership and Executive committees. Supporting the development and enhancement of the Risk Management Framework and supporting systems, including user testing, feedback, and training. Promoting a positive risk and control culture, helping colleagues understand their responsibilities and the value of strong risk management. About you - and the value you'll bring to our team Experience in a first line risk and control role within financial services, or similar regulated environment. High levels of integrity, professionalism and trustworthiness. Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across all three lines of defence. Effective planning, organising, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong critical thinking abilities, with the capability to assess information, scenarios, and data to identify improvements and recommend actions. Familiarity with Governance, Risk and Compliance/Control (GRC) systems. A collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement. A proactive mindset and willingness to continually develop your technical knowledge and skills. If you're driven to make a real impact on how we deliver risk and control assurance in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. Why join Border to Coast? At Border to Coast, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to excellent benefits: Vitality Health Insurance for all employees Employee Assistance Programme A generous holiday allowance of 30 days a year, plus bank holidays Professional Development including the opportunity to gain fully funded qualifications (e.g. IMC) Critical Illness Cover Pension scheme Stunning Leeds city centre location only a short walk to the train station Cycle to work scheme Life Assurance of 6 times of salary Sustainable travel plans Range of discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants Hybrid working Onsite gym There's also more information about pay and reward, careers at Border to Coast and how we work on our website Careers - Border To Coast - Work With Us We welcome applications from people of all experience levels and backgrounds and value diversity of thought. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace, ensuring that colleagues maintain a work life balance. We encourage colleagues to progress, be themselves and be their best through both personal and professional development. If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we would be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. We're looking for people with the right values, behaviours, skills and experiences and if you meet some of the role's criteria and are interested in finding out more about Border to Coast and the team, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 26, 2026
Full time
Permanent : 37.5 hour per week Full time (we welcome flexible working discussions) Leeds - 3 days office An opportunity to make a difference At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we're looking for a keen and experienced first line assurance specialist to join our award-winning team. As a customer-owned and customer-focused organisation, integrity is one of our values, as is our collaborative and sustainable approach. Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We're the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term. We are recruiting for this role to support the First Line Assurance Senior Manager in strengthening our first line assurance capability. You will help provide the business with clear and reliable guidance on risk and control assurance, as well as incident management, as the organisation continues to grow and evolve. The role - what you'll be doing As an Assistant First Line Assurance Manager your role is hugely important and will include: Partnering with business teams to identify, assess, and manage risks and controls in line with our Risk Management Framework. Supporting incident management, ensuring incidents are recorded and managed promptly, including tracking actions, conducting root cause analysis, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Coordinate assurance testing and providing challenge on internal controls to help maintain a strong and effective control environment. Planning and coordinating the annual AAF 01/20 control assurance programme, working closely with stakeholders across the business. Acting as a key point of contact for Internal and External Auditors, helping coordinate and track requests and actions, and ensuring smooth and professional engagement. Supporting first line risk, control and incident reporting activities, including preparing materials for senior leadership and Executive committees. Supporting the development and enhancement of the Risk Management Framework and supporting systems, including user testing, feedback, and training. Promoting a positive risk and control culture, helping colleagues understand their responsibilities and the value of strong risk management. About you - and the value you'll bring to our team Experience in a first line risk and control role within financial services, or similar regulated environment. High levels of integrity, professionalism and trustworthiness. Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across all three lines of defence. Effective planning, organising, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong critical thinking abilities, with the capability to assess information, scenarios, and data to identify improvements and recommend actions. Familiarity with Governance, Risk and Compliance/Control (GRC) systems. A collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement. A proactive mindset and willingness to continually develop your technical knowledge and skills. If you're driven to make a real impact on how we deliver risk and control assurance in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. Why join Border to Coast? At Border to Coast, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to excellent benefits: Vitality Health Insurance for all employees Employee Assistance Programme A generous holiday allowance of 30 days a year, plus bank holidays Professional Development including the opportunity to gain fully funded qualifications (e.g. IMC) Critical Illness Cover Pension scheme Stunning Leeds city centre location only a short walk to the train station Cycle to work scheme Life Assurance of 6 times of salary Sustainable travel plans Range of discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants Hybrid working Onsite gym There's also more information about pay and reward, careers at Border to Coast and how we work on our website Careers - Border To Coast - Work With Us We welcome applications from people of all experience levels and backgrounds and value diversity of thought. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace, ensuring that colleagues maintain a work life balance. We encourage colleagues to progress, be themselves and be their best through both personal and professional development. If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we would be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. We're looking for people with the right values, behaviours, skills and experiences and if you meet some of the role's criteria and are interested in finding out more about Border to Coast and the team, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a fully office-based role with 1-day WFH after probation and occasional evening work. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly organised, proactive Team Assistant to join our client based in Baker Street. They are a collaborative, community-focused organisation at the heart of the area. This is a varied and fast-paced role supporting the Executive team, ensuring the smooth running of the office, and playing a key part in member engagement and events. What you'll do • Provide diary and admin support to the CEO and Senior Management Team. • Arrange meetings, travel, venues, and prepare papers, presentations, and research. • Coordinate meetings, including minute-taking and action tracking. • Manage confidential HR records and updates to the Staff Handbook. • Maintain databases and mailing lists. • Be the go-to person for coordination, administration, and operational support. • Support finance including expenses, POs, reconciliations, and office budget tracking. • Oversee day-to-day office management, supplies, maintenance, H&S, and reception cover. • Manage shared inboxes and member support requests. • Organise team training, wellbeing activities, and social events. • Act as Fire Marshal, First Aider, and DSE Assessor (training provided). • Support member events, pop-ups, and community activities. What you'll bring • Strong organisation, accuracy, and time-management. • Confident communication and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. • A warm, professional manner and willingness to get stuck in. Why join? You'll be part of a friendly, collaborative team making a real impact in the Baker Street area. The role offers variety, responsibility, and opportunities to develop skills across governance, events, finance, and wellbeing. Please note that due to the large number of applications we receive, if you haven't heard from us within 5 working days, please accept that your application wasn't successful. Unfortunately we aren't able to get back to candidates individually on the status of their application as we are a small team, however please keep an eye on our Bis Recruit website for any upcoming positions. In the meantime, why not sign up to a career support webinar hosted by our sister business SKC London? Choose from our CV Writing Masterclass, LinkedIn for Job Success, How to Interview Well and Job Search Secrets Revealed.
Jul 26, 2026
Full time
This is a fully office-based role with 1-day WFH after probation and occasional evening work. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly organised, proactive Team Assistant to join our client based in Baker Street. They are a collaborative, community-focused organisation at the heart of the area. This is a varied and fast-paced role supporting the Executive team, ensuring the smooth running of the office, and playing a key part in member engagement and events. What you'll do • Provide diary and admin support to the CEO and Senior Management Team. • Arrange meetings, travel, venues, and prepare papers, presentations, and research. • Coordinate meetings, including minute-taking and action tracking. • Manage confidential HR records and updates to the Staff Handbook. • Maintain databases and mailing lists. • Be the go-to person for coordination, administration, and operational support. • Support finance including expenses, POs, reconciliations, and office budget tracking. • Oversee day-to-day office management, supplies, maintenance, H&S, and reception cover. • Manage shared inboxes and member support requests. • Organise team training, wellbeing activities, and social events. • Act as Fire Marshal, First Aider, and DSE Assessor (training provided). • Support member events, pop-ups, and community activities. What you'll bring • Strong organisation, accuracy, and time-management. • Confident communication and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. • A warm, professional manner and willingness to get stuck in. Why join? You'll be part of a friendly, collaborative team making a real impact in the Baker Street area. The role offers variety, responsibility, and opportunities to develop skills across governance, events, finance, and wellbeing. Please note that due to the large number of applications we receive, if you haven't heard from us within 5 working days, please accept that your application wasn't successful. Unfortunately we aren't able to get back to candidates individually on the status of their application as we are a small team, however please keep an eye on our Bis Recruit website for any upcoming positions. In the meantime, why not sign up to a career support webinar hosted by our sister business SKC London? Choose from our CV Writing Masterclass, LinkedIn for Job Success, How to Interview Well and Job Search Secrets Revealed.
We're looking for a highly organised, proactive and professional Executive Personal Assistant to provide first-class support to our Board of Directors and Shareholders. This is a pivotal role within the organisation requiring a highly organised, proactive and professional individual who can confidently operate at executive level, manage competing priorities and ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our leadership team. As Executive Personal Assistant, you will act as the central point of coordination for the Board, providing comprehensive administrative and organisational support that enables effective decision-making, strong governance and seamless communication across the business. You will be responsible for managing complex diaries, coordinating board and executive meetings, preparing high-quality documentation, tracking actions and building strong working relationships with stakeholders across our group of businesses. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working closely with senior leaders and takes pride in delivering a high standard of professional support. Key responsibilities: Provide comprehensive, proactive executive support to the Board of Director and Shareholders, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and executive time is optimised. Manage complex and dynamic diaries, coordinating meetings, appointments, travel arrangements and changing priorities Plan, coordinate and organise Board and Executive meetings, ensuring all logistics are managed effectively. Prepare agendas, board packs, briefing papers, presentations and supporting documentation to a consistently high professional standard. Attend Board and Executive meetings in person, taking accurate minutes, recording key decisions and maintaining comprehensive action logs. Proactively monitor and follow up on actions arising from meetings, working with stakeholders to ensure deliverables are completed within agreed timescales. Draft, format and maintain a wide range of professional documents, reports, presentations and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, consistency and confidentiality. Act as key liaison between the Board, Shareholders, Executive Team and the wider business, building effective working relationships and facilitating clear communication. Provide flexible administrative support across the wider Executive Team and group of businesses, adapting to changing business priorities where required. Handle highly confidential and commercially sensitive information with the utmost professionalism, discretion and integrity. Support strong corporate governance by maintaining accurate records, ensuring documentation is appropriately managed and governance processes are followed. Coordinate venues, technology, refreshments and all associated logistics to ensure meetings run efficiently and professionally. Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, meeting effectiveness and executive workflows, contributing to continuous improvement across the organisation. Undertake any other duties appropriate with the level of the role to support the needs of the Board, Executive Team and wider business. Please note: The responsibilities and duties listed above are not exhaustive and are intended as a guide to the core requirements of the role. They may be reviewed and amended from time to time to meet the evolving needs of the business. Due to the nature of the role, attendance at in-person Board and Executive meetings is an essential requirement.
Jul 25, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a highly organised, proactive and professional Executive Personal Assistant to provide first-class support to our Board of Directors and Shareholders. This is a pivotal role within the organisation requiring a highly organised, proactive and professional individual who can confidently operate at executive level, manage competing priorities and ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our leadership team. As Executive Personal Assistant, you will act as the central point of coordination for the Board, providing comprehensive administrative and organisational support that enables effective decision-making, strong governance and seamless communication across the business. You will be responsible for managing complex diaries, coordinating board and executive meetings, preparing high-quality documentation, tracking actions and building strong working relationships with stakeholders across our group of businesses. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working closely with senior leaders and takes pride in delivering a high standard of professional support. Key responsibilities: Provide comprehensive, proactive executive support to the Board of Director and Shareholders, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and executive time is optimised. Manage complex and dynamic diaries, coordinating meetings, appointments, travel arrangements and changing priorities Plan, coordinate and organise Board and Executive meetings, ensuring all logistics are managed effectively. Prepare agendas, board packs, briefing papers, presentations and supporting documentation to a consistently high professional standard. Attend Board and Executive meetings in person, taking accurate minutes, recording key decisions and maintaining comprehensive action logs. Proactively monitor and follow up on actions arising from meetings, working with stakeholders to ensure deliverables are completed within agreed timescales. Draft, format and maintain a wide range of professional documents, reports, presentations and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, consistency and confidentiality. Act as key liaison between the Board, Shareholders, Executive Team and the wider business, building effective working relationships and facilitating clear communication. Provide flexible administrative support across the wider Executive Team and group of businesses, adapting to changing business priorities where required. Handle highly confidential and commercially sensitive information with the utmost professionalism, discretion and integrity. Support strong corporate governance by maintaining accurate records, ensuring documentation is appropriately managed and governance processes are followed. Coordinate venues, technology, refreshments and all associated logistics to ensure meetings run efficiently and professionally. Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, meeting effectiveness and executive workflows, contributing to continuous improvement across the organisation. Undertake any other duties appropriate with the level of the role to support the needs of the Board, Executive Team and wider business. Please note: The responsibilities and duties listed above are not exhaustive and are intended as a guide to the core requirements of the role. They may be reviewed and amended from time to time to meet the evolving needs of the business. Due to the nature of the role, attendance at in-person Board and Executive meetings is an essential requirement.
Part-Time Personal Assistant (C-Suite Support) Location: Hybrid Working Hours: 20 hours per week (4 hours per day, Monday to Friday) Preferred Hours: 10:00am - 2:00pm, although flexibility can be offered Contract: Part-Time Temporary Ongoing Reed is working exclusively with our client based in the London Gatwick area. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personal Assistant to join a professional and fast-paced organisation, providing high-level support to senior executives. We are seeking a proactive, highly organised PA with previous experience supporting C-suite leaders. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires exceptional attention to detail, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence and discretion. Key Responsibilities: Complex diary and meeting management Coordinating travel arrangements and itineraries Preparing meeting packs, agendas, presentations and minutes Managing expenses, purchase orders and general administration Supporting onboarding activities and departmental processes Coordinating events, meetings and stakeholder engagement activities Maintaining accurate records, trackers and governance documentation Building strong working relationships across multiple departments About You: Significant experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership teams Proven Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant background Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Advanced IT skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and handle confidential information Professional, approachable and adaptable with a customer-focused mindset In return, our client offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are an experienced PA looking for a part-time position with flexibility and autonomy, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today
Jul 25, 2026
Seasonal
Part-Time Personal Assistant (C-Suite Support) Location: Hybrid Working Hours: 20 hours per week (4 hours per day, Monday to Friday) Preferred Hours: 10:00am - 2:00pm, although flexibility can be offered Contract: Part-Time Temporary Ongoing Reed is working exclusively with our client based in the London Gatwick area. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personal Assistant to join a professional and fast-paced organisation, providing high-level support to senior executives. We are seeking a proactive, highly organised PA with previous experience supporting C-suite leaders. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires exceptional attention to detail, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence and discretion. Key Responsibilities: Complex diary and meeting management Coordinating travel arrangements and itineraries Preparing meeting packs, agendas, presentations and minutes Managing expenses, purchase orders and general administration Supporting onboarding activities and departmental processes Coordinating events, meetings and stakeholder engagement activities Maintaining accurate records, trackers and governance documentation Building strong working relationships across multiple departments About You: Significant experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership teams Proven Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant background Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Advanced IT skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and handle confidential information Professional, approachable and adaptable with a customer-focused mindset In return, our client offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are an experienced PA looking for a part-time position with flexibility and autonomy, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today
Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care
Farnham, Surrey
ROLE- ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER LOCATION- FARNHAM REPORTS TO- BRANCH MANAGER Job Purpose At Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care, we pride ourselves on delivering unrivalled customer care to patients and customers, whilst effectively delivering business goals. As an Assistant Manager, you will assist the Branch Manager in upholding professional standards while maximising operational efficiency. You will deputise for the Branch Manager when the Branch Manager is absent. You will assist the Branch Manager to foster a positive and collaborative environment, adapting your leadership to meet the diverse needs of the team whilst driving continuous improvement in branch performance, and communicating the company vision of lead, educate, empathise, delight. Leadership Support the Branch Manager to build highly successful and motivated teams who consistently excel in the achievement of business goals. Collaborate with the team to achieve common goals Acts as a role model to others. Commits time and effort to create opportunities to develop the capability of others Adapts personal style to suit the situation and needs of others. Treats all staff as individuals, recognising and valuing diversity. Support the Branch Manager to achieve business goals by establishing priorities, actions, milestones and constraints in a logical sequence and checking progress against these plans, taking corrective action Maximises the use of available resources and support other branches as and when required to meet business needs Support the Branch Manager to monitor the progress of plans and together, ensure that action is taken to resolve delays Works cooperatively and productively with others; openly exchanging information and supporting colleagues from around the organisation to achieve business goals. Ensuring that your own and your teams mandatory training is maintained. Clinical Practice Provide unrivalled customer care to individual patients and customers. Dispensing to patients/customers and tailoring recommendations to help address individual patients needs, preferences and risk factors. Supporting the clinical team to offer a range of clinical services including, routine and emergency eye care, paediatric eye care, image or scan interpretation and monitoring of stable glaucoma or retinal conditions, dry eye management and myopia management. Provide a range of optical appliances including spectacles, sunglasses, safety eyewear, low vision solutions, rigid and soft contact lenses. Offer the benefits of Hearing health checks to all customers. Professionalism and Governance Adhere to GOC standards of practice Adhere to contractual terms of NHS enhanced services or co-management services with other eye care providers Working with the branch teams to resolve any issues as they arise Maintain infection prevention and control measures and keep branch, clean and tidy Maintain high standards at all times of personal appearance, timekeeping, attendance and respect of company property. Working with both the Hearing and Optical teams to deliver unrivalled customer care. Operate in line with company policies, procedures and current legislation at all times Communication To support the Branch Manager to deliver presentations, goals, achievements to the wider organisation. To support the Branch Manager to brief teams of business goals and expectations including daily huddles, weekly team meetings, 1-2-1 meetings and to deliver area meetings. Supporting the business in tracking and monitoring company performance, actively develop and promote strategies within the practice to increase branch performance. Communicate and reinforce the company's vision at the branch level.
Jul 25, 2026
Full time
ROLE- ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER LOCATION- FARNHAM REPORTS TO- BRANCH MANAGER Job Purpose At Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care, we pride ourselves on delivering unrivalled customer care to patients and customers, whilst effectively delivering business goals. As an Assistant Manager, you will assist the Branch Manager in upholding professional standards while maximising operational efficiency. You will deputise for the Branch Manager when the Branch Manager is absent. You will assist the Branch Manager to foster a positive and collaborative environment, adapting your leadership to meet the diverse needs of the team whilst driving continuous improvement in branch performance, and communicating the company vision of lead, educate, empathise, delight. Leadership Support the Branch Manager to build highly successful and motivated teams who consistently excel in the achievement of business goals. Collaborate with the team to achieve common goals Acts as a role model to others. Commits time and effort to create opportunities to develop the capability of others Adapts personal style to suit the situation and needs of others. Treats all staff as individuals, recognising and valuing diversity. Support the Branch Manager to achieve business goals by establishing priorities, actions, milestones and constraints in a logical sequence and checking progress against these plans, taking corrective action Maximises the use of available resources and support other branches as and when required to meet business needs Support the Branch Manager to monitor the progress of plans and together, ensure that action is taken to resolve delays Works cooperatively and productively with others; openly exchanging information and supporting colleagues from around the organisation to achieve business goals. Ensuring that your own and your teams mandatory training is maintained. Clinical Practice Provide unrivalled customer care to individual patients and customers. Dispensing to patients/customers and tailoring recommendations to help address individual patients needs, preferences and risk factors. Supporting the clinical team to offer a range of clinical services including, routine and emergency eye care, paediatric eye care, image or scan interpretation and monitoring of stable glaucoma or retinal conditions, dry eye management and myopia management. Provide a range of optical appliances including spectacles, sunglasses, safety eyewear, low vision solutions, rigid and soft contact lenses. Offer the benefits of Hearing health checks to all customers. Professionalism and Governance Adhere to GOC standards of practice Adhere to contractual terms of NHS enhanced services or co-management services with other eye care providers Working with the branch teams to resolve any issues as they arise Maintain infection prevention and control measures and keep branch, clean and tidy Maintain high standards at all times of personal appearance, timekeeping, attendance and respect of company property. Working with both the Hearing and Optical teams to deliver unrivalled customer care. Operate in line with company policies, procedures and current legislation at all times Communication To support the Branch Manager to deliver presentations, goals, achievements to the wider organisation. To support the Branch Manager to brief teams of business goals and expectations including daily huddles, weekly team meetings, 1-2-1 meetings and to deliver area meetings. Supporting the business in tracking and monitoring company performance, actively develop and promote strategies within the practice to increase branch performance. Communicate and reinforce the company's vision at the branch level.
Finance Manager JOB PURPOSE Serve as the lead financial specialist for the assigned Division(s), delivering a comprehensive financial and performance management service alongside operational managers and the Divisional Finance Business Partner. Provide expert business and financial advice to influence decision-making across divisional operational and budget managers. Direct and manage support staff to deliver divisional financial and performance objectives. Oversee regular financial/non-financial performance reporting, budget setting, annual planning, efficiency savings (CIPs), and business case evaluations. Deputise for the Finance Business Partner when required. Location: Shrewsbury (hybrid is considered) Job Type: Temporary Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension Proposed start date: ASAP Pay Rates: Up to £29 per hour Umbrella or £26 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm Sector: Healthcare Based: Office / Hospital MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Reporting & Accounting Produce accurate monthly management accounts and performance information within Trust deadlines. Process complex financial data, calculate accruals, prepayments, and month-end adjustments maintaining compliance with IFRS and Trust procedures. Prepare monthly variance reports and year-end financial projections. Present complex financial reports to Divisional Board meetings, group forums, and budget holders. Support annual statutory accounts production, coordinate stocktakes, and address audit queries. Financial Planning & Budgeting Lead the annual budget-setting process for divisional specialties, producing budget booklets and securing formal budget holder agreements. Ensure divisional budgets align with agreed overall control totals. Identify financial threats/risks and collaborate with managers to agree on financial recovery plans. Quantify and track Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs), service development proposals, and capital bids. Financial Control, Business Cases & Contracting Perform financial appraisals for business cases using investment appraisal techniques. Assist in negotiating Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and supplier contracts to optimize income and value for money. Lead financial evaluations on tender submissions. Governance & Systems Advise and train budget holders on Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), Standing Orders, and Governance policies. Ensure robust internal controls are active to mitigate financial loss and fraud risks. Assist with national policy compliance (e.g., Payment by Results) and national reference cost returns. Staff Supervision Day-to-day management, task delegation, recruitment, performance evaluation, and professional development of junior finance staff (Assistant Finance Managers / Financial Management Assistants). PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: GCSE Grade 5 9 (A C) in English & Maths. A-Levels (300+ UCAS points) OR Degree (Level 2.2 or higher). Fully qualified member of CCAB OR close to completing CCAB qualification. Desirable: Fully CCAB Qualified. EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE Significant financial management experience within a large, complex organisation. Hands-on experience in business planning and investment appraisal techniques. In-depth knowledge of financial/management accounting standards including IFRS. Desirable: Knowledge of NHS targets, performance frameworks, and NHS finance policies (e.g., Payment by Results). Analytical: Ability to interpret and manipulate highly complex financial data. Communication: Ability to present and explain complex, sensitive, or contentious financial data clearly to non-finance staff. Interpersonal: Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills to influence decision-making. Work Organization: Capability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks under pressure, and meet strict deadlines. IT Competence: High proficiency in financial LEDGER systems, advanced MS Excel formulas, spreadsheet design, and databases.
Jul 25, 2026
Seasonal
Finance Manager JOB PURPOSE Serve as the lead financial specialist for the assigned Division(s), delivering a comprehensive financial and performance management service alongside operational managers and the Divisional Finance Business Partner. Provide expert business and financial advice to influence decision-making across divisional operational and budget managers. Direct and manage support staff to deliver divisional financial and performance objectives. Oversee regular financial/non-financial performance reporting, budget setting, annual planning, efficiency savings (CIPs), and business case evaluations. Deputise for the Finance Business Partner when required. Location: Shrewsbury (hybrid is considered) Job Type: Temporary Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension Proposed start date: ASAP Pay Rates: Up to £29 per hour Umbrella or £26 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm Sector: Healthcare Based: Office / Hospital MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Reporting & Accounting Produce accurate monthly management accounts and performance information within Trust deadlines. Process complex financial data, calculate accruals, prepayments, and month-end adjustments maintaining compliance with IFRS and Trust procedures. Prepare monthly variance reports and year-end financial projections. Present complex financial reports to Divisional Board meetings, group forums, and budget holders. Support annual statutory accounts production, coordinate stocktakes, and address audit queries. Financial Planning & Budgeting Lead the annual budget-setting process for divisional specialties, producing budget booklets and securing formal budget holder agreements. Ensure divisional budgets align with agreed overall control totals. Identify financial threats/risks and collaborate with managers to agree on financial recovery plans. Quantify and track Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs), service development proposals, and capital bids. Financial Control, Business Cases & Contracting Perform financial appraisals for business cases using investment appraisal techniques. Assist in negotiating Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and supplier contracts to optimize income and value for money. Lead financial evaluations on tender submissions. Governance & Systems Advise and train budget holders on Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs), Standing Orders, and Governance policies. Ensure robust internal controls are active to mitigate financial loss and fraud risks. Assist with national policy compliance (e.g., Payment by Results) and national reference cost returns. Staff Supervision Day-to-day management, task delegation, recruitment, performance evaluation, and professional development of junior finance staff (Assistant Finance Managers / Financial Management Assistants). PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: GCSE Grade 5 9 (A C) in English & Maths. A-Levels (300+ UCAS points) OR Degree (Level 2.2 or higher). Fully qualified member of CCAB OR close to completing CCAB qualification. Desirable: Fully CCAB Qualified. EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE Significant financial management experience within a large, complex organisation. Hands-on experience in business planning and investment appraisal techniques. In-depth knowledge of financial/management accounting standards including IFRS. Desirable: Knowledge of NHS targets, performance frameworks, and NHS finance policies (e.g., Payment by Results). Analytical: Ability to interpret and manipulate highly complex financial data. Communication: Ability to present and explain complex, sensitive, or contentious financial data clearly to non-finance staff. Interpersonal: Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills to influence decision-making. Work Organization: Capability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks under pressure, and meet strict deadlines. IT Competence: High proficiency in financial LEDGER systems, advanced MS Excel formulas, spreadsheet design, and databases.
Deputy Financial Controller £65,000 per annum Innovative and flexible employer Summary An excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to support the Financial Controller in leading the financial control function, ensuring robust financial reporting, strong governance, regulatory compliance, and effective finance operations. This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional with expertise in financial controls, statutory reporting, audit management, and systems optimisation who is passionate about using technology to improve finance processes and support organisational impact. Who are we Our client is a well-established charitable organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for local communities through strategic investment, innovation, and research. The organisation works closely with public sector bodies, researchers, and community partners to maximise its impact and deliver meaningful change. The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Financial Controller will play a key leadership role across financial control, systems, compliance, and finance operations. Key Responsibilities Lead on financial controls and statutory compliance. Oversee year-end accounts and audit processes. Drive improvements across finance systems and reporting processes. Manage and develop a small finance team. Support automation, AI adoption, and wider process improvement initiatives. Main Duties Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and operational excellence. Prepare and oversee statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards and sector requirements. Manage external audits, VAT returns, tax-related claims, and regulatory reporting. Strengthen and maintain finance policies, procedures, and internal controls. Lead the optimisation of finance systems and systems integrations. Oversee month-end processes, reconciliations, and finance operations. Line manage and support the development of finance team members. The Successful Candidate Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements. Proven experience managing financial controls, year-end processes, and external audits. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience using ERP or finance systems to deliver high-quality financial information and process improvements. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar platforms would be advantageous. What's on Offer? Salary: £60,000-£65,000 per annum. Hybrid working arrangement. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Competitive employer pension contribution. Collaborative, values-driven culture with a strong commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development. Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects, including systems transformation and AI-enabled finance initiatives. Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We believe diverse teams drive innovation and success. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and seek to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Jul 24, 2026
Full time
Deputy Financial Controller £65,000 per annum Innovative and flexible employer Summary An excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to support the Financial Controller in leading the financial control function, ensuring robust financial reporting, strong governance, regulatory compliance, and effective finance operations. This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional with expertise in financial controls, statutory reporting, audit management, and systems optimisation who is passionate about using technology to improve finance processes and support organisational impact. Who are we Our client is a well-established charitable organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for local communities through strategic investment, innovation, and research. The organisation works closely with public sector bodies, researchers, and community partners to maximise its impact and deliver meaningful change. The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Financial Controller will play a key leadership role across financial control, systems, compliance, and finance operations. Key Responsibilities Lead on financial controls and statutory compliance. Oversee year-end accounts and audit processes. Drive improvements across finance systems and reporting processes. Manage and develop a small finance team. Support automation, AI adoption, and wider process improvement initiatives. Main Duties Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and operational excellence. Prepare and oversee statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards and sector requirements. Manage external audits, VAT returns, tax-related claims, and regulatory reporting. Strengthen and maintain finance policies, procedures, and internal controls. Lead the optimisation of finance systems and systems integrations. Oversee month-end processes, reconciliations, and finance operations. Line manage and support the development of finance team members. The Successful Candidate Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements. Proven experience managing financial controls, year-end processes, and external audits. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience using ERP or finance systems to deliver high-quality financial information and process improvements. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar platforms would be advantageous. What's on Offer? Salary: £60,000-£65,000 per annum. Hybrid working arrangement. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Competitive employer pension contribution. Collaborative, values-driven culture with a strong commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development. Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects, including systems transformation and AI-enabled finance initiatives. Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We believe diverse teams drive innovation and success. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and seek to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Personal Assistant to Director Calling all exceptional Personal Assistants! Are you a proactive, highly organised PA who loves being at the heart of a busy, fast-paced directorate? If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely add value, influence priorities, and become a trusted partner to a senior leader, this could be the perfect opportunity. This isn't a traditional PA role centred around diary management and travel bookings. The Director is highly organised and manages much of her own diary, travel and external commitments. Instead, she is looking for a bright, capable and forward-thinking Personal Assistant who can provide high-level coordination, anticipate needs, and help keep the wider directorate running smoothly. You'll act as a key support to both the Director and leadership team, ensuring priorities stay aligned, information flows effectively, and plans are delivered with professionalism and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Providing dedicated Personal Assistant support to the Director and wider leadership team Coordinating activities across the directorate to ensure priorities remain aligned and on track Organising and facilitating internal meetings, workshops and team events Managing actions, follow-ups and governance activities to ensure progress is maintained Preparing high-quality presentations, reports and briefing materials Anticipating requirements and proactively resolving issues before they arise Maintaining oversight of multiple workstreams and connecting information across teams Reviewing information and plans to ensure accuracy, consistency and attention to detail Supporting strategic projects and introducing structure, organisation and coordination where needed Acting as a trusted point of contact and helping the Director maximise their effectiveness What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills Highly proactive, able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities Advanced PowerPoint and presentation preparation skills Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Good business awareness with the ability to understand how different priorities connect Comfortable managing multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment Confident sense-checking information and challenging constructively where appropriate Personal Attributes Naturally organised and always one step ahead Bright, adaptable and quick to learn Solutions-focused with a positive, can-do attitude Calm and confident under pressure Professional, resilient and highly dependable Comfortable working with a direct, high-performing leader Someone who takes ownership, uses initiative and thrives without constant direction If you're an ambitious PA who enjoys working at pace, thinking ahead and adding value every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 24, 2026
Seasonal
Personal Assistant to Director Calling all exceptional Personal Assistants! Are you a proactive, highly organised PA who loves being at the heart of a busy, fast-paced directorate? If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely add value, influence priorities, and become a trusted partner to a senior leader, this could be the perfect opportunity. This isn't a traditional PA role centred around diary management and travel bookings. The Director is highly organised and manages much of her own diary, travel and external commitments. Instead, she is looking for a bright, capable and forward-thinking Personal Assistant who can provide high-level coordination, anticipate needs, and help keep the wider directorate running smoothly. You'll act as a key support to both the Director and leadership team, ensuring priorities stay aligned, information flows effectively, and plans are delivered with professionalism and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Providing dedicated Personal Assistant support to the Director and wider leadership team Coordinating activities across the directorate to ensure priorities remain aligned and on track Organising and facilitating internal meetings, workshops and team events Managing actions, follow-ups and governance activities to ensure progress is maintained Preparing high-quality presentations, reports and briefing materials Anticipating requirements and proactively resolving issues before they arise Maintaining oversight of multiple workstreams and connecting information across teams Reviewing information and plans to ensure accuracy, consistency and attention to detail Supporting strategic projects and introducing structure, organisation and coordination where needed Acting as a trusted point of contact and helping the Director maximise their effectiveness What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills Highly proactive, able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities Advanced PowerPoint and presentation preparation skills Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Good business awareness with the ability to understand how different priorities connect Comfortable managing multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment Confident sense-checking information and challenging constructively where appropriate Personal Attributes Naturally organised and always one step ahead Bright, adaptable and quick to learn Solutions-focused with a positive, can-do attitude Calm and confident under pressure Professional, resilient and highly dependable Comfortable working with a direct, high-performing leader Someone who takes ownership, uses initiative and thrives without constant direction If you're an ambitious PA who enjoys working at pace, thinking ahead and adding value every day, we'd love to hear from you.
