Head of Asset Value Management (Heat UK) - 12-Month Contract (Hybrid) Location: Bristol (preferred) London Edinburgh Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office A senior interim opportunity for a commercially focused leader to protect and enhance asset value across a UK heat/district heating portfolio. You will act as a trusted adviser to the CFO, translating operational, commercial and technical performance into clear financial insight and decision support. The role provides governance, assurance and prioritisation across customer operations, commodity sourcing, billing/revenue assurance and AVM data/IT change. Key responsibilities Develop asset value strategies and coordinate delivery with regional/functional owners Establish performance monitoring, assurance and reporting frameworks to drive gross margin and operational improvement Lead commodity sourcing strategy, commercial analysis and governance with Finance/Procurement and operational stakeholders Provide investment planning support (gross margin assumptions, value assurance, commercial challenge, portfolio valuation inputs) Oversee end-to-end metering, billing, customer data quality and revenue reconciliation, including management of external contractor(s) Set governance and performance standards across metering/billing/revenue assurance processes and hold stakeholders to account Own AVM business requirements and roadmap for asset data, BI/reporting and analytics; oversee delivery with IT service providers Lead/assure IT transition activity (incl. TSA exit) and support design of the future IT operating model and supplier contracting Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team (priorities, resource planning, delivery, recruitment/onboarding as required) Skills & experience required 10+ years' experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure or other asset-intensive operational environments Strong commercial capability: asset value drivers, gross margin performance, commodity exposure, revenue assurance and operational risk Senior stakeholder management (CFO/SLT level) with proven ability to provide insight, challenge and decision support Experience improving metering/billing/reconciliation and customer data quality processes (incl. contractor governance) Strong data/analytics mindset and experience using data to generate business insight and improve performance Leadership experience (line management + cross-functional delivery) and ability to influence internal/external partners Engineering background; Master's in Engineering (or equivalent) preferred; district heating knowledge advantageous Excellent written and verbal communication (English) To apply: Please submit your CV or message for a confidential discussion. Client name will be shared with shortlisted candidates. Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.
Aug 04, 2026
Seasonal
Head of Asset Value Management (Heat UK) - 12-Month Contract (Hybrid) Location: Bristol (preferred) London Edinburgh Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office A senior interim opportunity for a commercially focused leader to protect and enhance asset value across a UK heat/district heating portfolio. You will act as a trusted adviser to the CFO, translating operational, commercial and technical performance into clear financial insight and decision support. The role provides governance, assurance and prioritisation across customer operations, commodity sourcing, billing/revenue assurance and AVM data/IT change. Key responsibilities Develop asset value strategies and coordinate delivery with regional/functional owners Establish performance monitoring, assurance and reporting frameworks to drive gross margin and operational improvement Lead commodity sourcing strategy, commercial analysis and governance with Finance/Procurement and operational stakeholders Provide investment planning support (gross margin assumptions, value assurance, commercial challenge, portfolio valuation inputs) Oversee end-to-end metering, billing, customer data quality and revenue reconciliation, including management of external contractor(s) Set governance and performance standards across metering/billing/revenue assurance processes and hold stakeholders to account Own AVM business requirements and roadmap for asset data, BI/reporting and analytics; oversee delivery with IT service providers Lead/assure IT transition activity (incl. TSA exit) and support design of the future IT operating model and supplier contracting Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team (priorities, resource planning, delivery, recruitment/onboarding as required) Skills & experience required 10+ years' experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure or other asset-intensive operational environments Strong commercial capability: asset value drivers, gross margin performance, commodity exposure, revenue assurance and operational risk Senior stakeholder management (CFO/SLT level) with proven ability to provide insight, challenge and decision support Experience improving metering/billing/reconciliation and customer data quality processes (incl. contractor governance) Strong data/analytics mindset and experience using data to generate business insight and improve performance Leadership experience (line management + cross-functional delivery) and ability to influence internal/external partners Engineering background; Master's in Engineering (or equivalent) preferred; district heating knowledge advantageous Excellent written and verbal communication (English) To apply: Please submit your CV or message for a confidential discussion. Client name will be shared with shortlisted candidates. Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.
Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit is delighted to be supporting Ateb in the appointment of an Interim Head of Corporate Services. This is a 3 month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a key senior leadership appointment, reporting directly to the Chief Executive, with responsibility for providing strategic leadership across governance, assurance, risk, regulatory compliance, company secretarial services, data protection, legal services and business improvement. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation maintains the highest standards of corporate governance and regulatory assurance, providing confidence to the Board, Executive Team and wider organisation that the right frameworks, controls and processes are in place to support effective decision-making and compliance. Key Responsibilities Providing strategic leadership across corporate governance, assurance, risk, regulatory compliance and business improvement. Acting as Company Secretary to the Board and Committees, ensuring effective governance arrangements and high-quality support to Board and Committee activity. Working closely with the Board, Committees and Executive Management Team to embed a strong culture of governance, assurance and accountability across the organisation. Acting as the key organisational contact for the Welsh Government Regulation Team, coordinating regulatory requirements and ensuring regulatory matters are appropriately managed, communicated and escalated. Leading the organisation's assurance framework, ensuring it has a clear understanding of its risk profile, risk appetite and business continuity arrangements. Ensuring effective policies, procedures, controls and assurance processes are in place, with appropriate testing and monitoring to identify risks, gaps and areas for improvement. Providing assurance to senior leaders and the Board that the organisation is compliant, well governed and doing the right things. Supporting the organisation to identify where it is not compliant, where risks exist and where improvements are required, ensuring appropriate action is taken. Leading the organisation's approach to data protection and GDPR, acting as Data Protection Officer. Overseeing the organisation's legal services framework, including the management of external legal support and appropriate service level agreements. Providing strategic leadership to corporate services, ensuring effective integration with wider organisational priorities and objectives. Leading strategic and operational improvement activity, ensuring agreed actions and programmes deliver the intended outcomes. Building effective relationships across the organisation, providing leadership, challenge, guidance and support on complex governance, assurance and regulatory matters. Keeping abreast of changes in legislation, regulation and the wider operating environment, ensuring these are appropriately reflected in the organisation's governance and assurance arrangements. About You You will have a strong track record in corporate governance and assurance, gained within a regulated environment such as social housing, the public sector, local government or another complex organisation. You will bring: Significant experience operating at a senior leadership level across governance, assurance, risk and regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge and understanding of corporate governance principles and Board/Committee structures. Experience acting as, or supporting the responsibilities of, a Company Secretary, with a strong understanding of effective Board and Committee governance. Experience working with regulators and managing regulatory requirements within a complex or regulated organisation. A strong understanding of risk management, assurance frameworks, internal controls and business continuity. The ability to provide robust challenge and constructive advice to senior leaders and Boards. Experience translating complex regulatory, legal and governance requirements into clear recommendations and actions. Strong report writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality information and recommendations for Board and Committee consideration. Experience leading and developing teams, alongside the ability to work collaboratively across an organisation. A relevant professional qualification and/or significant equivalent experience. A legal background or qualification would be advantageous, given the responsibility for legal services and oversight. The ability to operate with a high level of integrity, discretion, sound judgement and diplomacy. Why This Role? Milford Haven office base with flexible/hybrid working Open to a day rate or fixed-term contract Offering a quick start and potential for an extension past 3 months Apply Now To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.
Aug 04, 2026
Contractor
Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit is delighted to be supporting Ateb in the appointment of an Interim Head of Corporate Services. This is a 3 month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a key senior leadership appointment, reporting directly to the Chief Executive, with responsibility for providing strategic leadership across governance, assurance, risk, regulatory compliance, company secretarial services, data protection, legal services and business improvement. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation maintains the highest standards of corporate governance and regulatory assurance, providing confidence to the Board, Executive Team and wider organisation that the right frameworks, controls and processes are in place to support effective decision-making and compliance. Key Responsibilities Providing strategic leadership across corporate governance, assurance, risk, regulatory compliance and business improvement. Acting as Company Secretary to the Board and Committees, ensuring effective governance arrangements and high-quality support to Board and Committee activity. Working closely with the Board, Committees and Executive Management Team to embed a strong culture of governance, assurance and accountability across the organisation. Acting as the key organisational contact for the Welsh Government Regulation Team, coordinating regulatory requirements and ensuring regulatory matters are appropriately managed, communicated and escalated. Leading the organisation's assurance framework, ensuring it has a clear understanding of its risk profile, risk appetite and business continuity arrangements. Ensuring effective policies, procedures, controls and assurance processes are in place, with appropriate testing and monitoring to identify risks, gaps and areas for improvement. Providing assurance to senior leaders and the Board that the organisation is compliant, well governed and doing the right things. Supporting the organisation to identify where it is not compliant, where risks exist and where improvements are required, ensuring appropriate action is taken. Leading the organisation's approach to data protection and GDPR, acting as Data Protection Officer. Overseeing the organisation's legal services framework, including the management of external legal support and appropriate service level agreements. Providing strategic leadership to corporate services, ensuring effective integration with wider organisational priorities and objectives. Leading strategic and operational improvement activity, ensuring agreed actions and programmes deliver the intended outcomes. Building effective relationships across the organisation, providing leadership, challenge, guidance and support on complex governance, assurance and regulatory matters. Keeping abreast of changes in legislation, regulation and the wider operating environment, ensuring these are appropriately reflected in the organisation's governance and assurance arrangements. About You You will have a strong track record in corporate governance and assurance, gained within a regulated environment such as social housing, the public sector, local government or another complex organisation. You will bring: Significant experience operating at a senior leadership level across governance, assurance, risk and regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge and understanding of corporate governance principles and Board/Committee structures. Experience acting as, or supporting the responsibilities of, a Company Secretary, with a strong understanding of effective Board and Committee governance. Experience working with regulators and managing regulatory requirements within a complex or regulated organisation. A strong understanding of risk management, assurance frameworks, internal controls and business continuity. The ability to provide robust challenge and constructive advice to senior leaders and Boards. Experience translating complex regulatory, legal and governance requirements into clear recommendations and actions. Strong report writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality information and recommendations for Board and Committee consideration. Experience leading and developing teams, alongside the ability to work collaboratively across an organisation. A relevant professional qualification and/or significant equivalent experience. A legal background or qualification would be advantageous, given the responsibility for legal services and oversight. The ability to operate with a high level of integrity, discretion, sound judgement and diplomacy. Why This Role? Milford Haven office base with flexible/hybrid working Open to a day rate or fixed-term contract Offering a quick start and potential for an extension past 3 months Apply Now To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.
We are working with a client who is a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, committed to delivering positive change through technology and human collaboration. They have a Cybersecurity Sciences & Analytics (CSA) team that is currently a $50m and 150 headcount function, bringing together expertise across cybersecurity, data science, AI, software and cloud engineering, governance, and programme management. This Technical Solution Architect role is a hands-on architecture and solution design specialist within the CSA Strategy and Governance team. They shape and assure end-to-end technical designs that enable CSA's cyber analytics and engineering outcomes. They define and maintain key architecture artefacts (HLDs/LLDs, reference architectures, patterns, and ADRs). They also drive technology evaluation and standardisation across an open-source, petabyte-scale data platform. They own solution designs for custom cybersecurity applications, from requirements through to production support. Partnering with engineering, platform, and central architecture/governance teams, they run design and governance forums and influence without authority. They'll bring genuine cybersecurity expertise-threat modelling, security controls, identity and access, encryption, logging, and secure SDLC-so CSA's platforms and products can be trusted in production and stand up to regulatory scrutiny. They balance target architecture with delivery realities, collaborate across geographies, and contribute hands-on when needed, including coding. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, an eagerness to learn, a keen interest in Cybersecurity, the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and an aptitude for picking up new tools and techniques on the job, building on existing skillsets as a foundation. In this role you will be defining and maintaining architecture artefacts, including HLDs/LLDs, reference architectures, patterns, ADRs (Architecture Decision Records), and reusable templates. Contributing to the design and evolution of a petabyte-scale data platform built on open-source technologies. Evaluate technologies and drive standardisation: assess OSS components and vendors, run PoCs, document trade-offs, and promote reusable patterns to reduce fragmentation. Own the end-to-end solution design for custom-built applications that support our client's cybersecurity ambitions. Provide architecture and design input to software engineering and platform teams to support implementation and delivery. Partner with central architecture and governance teams to ensure solutions align with the client's controls, policies, standards, and guardrails. Help ensure solutions remain compliant, operationally supportable, and within agreed cost boundaries. In order to apply for this role, you must have demonstrable experience designing, deploying, and operating big data platforms at scale. You will have hands-on experience with OSS data ecosystems (e.g., Spark, Trino, Airflow, Apache Superset, and similar technologies). You will have knowledge of cloud platforms and traditional on-premise hosting; hands-on experience with Azure, AWS and/or GCP is beneficial. You will also have proven security architecture expertise, including: Threat modelling and secure-by-design practices. IAM (RBAC/ABAC), privileged access concepts, and service-to-service authentication. Encryption in transit/at rest, key management, secrets management. Secure logging/telemetry, auditability, and evidence-driven control assurance. Secure SDLC, vulnerability management, and dependency/supply-chain risk controls. Proven experience delivering end-to-end solution designs, from requirements through to production operations and support. Please be clear that only candidates that meet the above criteria with the right to work and that are resident in the UK will be considered. No sponsorship is available. This role will involve hybrid working here in the UK at a site based in Sheffield in South Yorkshire - expected on site 3 days per week and 2 from home. More flexibility may be offered once in situ in the contract. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 04, 2026
Contractor
We are working with a client who is a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, committed to delivering positive change through technology and human collaboration. They have a Cybersecurity Sciences & Analytics (CSA) team that is currently a $50m and 150 headcount function, bringing together expertise across cybersecurity, data science, AI, software and cloud engineering, governance, and programme management. This Technical Solution Architect role is a hands-on architecture and solution design specialist within the CSA Strategy and Governance team. They shape and assure end-to-end technical designs that enable CSA's cyber analytics and engineering outcomes. They define and maintain key architecture artefacts (HLDs/LLDs, reference architectures, patterns, and ADRs). They also drive technology evaluation and standardisation across an open-source, petabyte-scale data platform. They own solution designs for custom cybersecurity applications, from requirements through to production support. Partnering with engineering, platform, and central architecture/governance teams, they run design and governance forums and influence without authority. They'll bring genuine cybersecurity expertise-threat modelling, security controls, identity and access, encryption, logging, and secure SDLC-so CSA's platforms and products can be trusted in production and stand up to regulatory scrutiny. They balance target architecture with delivery realities, collaborate across geographies, and contribute hands-on when needed, including coding. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, an eagerness to learn, a keen interest in Cybersecurity, the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and an aptitude for picking up new tools and techniques on the job, building on existing skillsets as a foundation. In this role you will be defining and maintaining architecture artefacts, including HLDs/LLDs, reference architectures, patterns, ADRs (Architecture Decision Records), and reusable templates. Contributing to the design and evolution of a petabyte-scale data platform built on open-source technologies. Evaluate technologies and drive standardisation: assess OSS components and vendors, run PoCs, document trade-offs, and promote reusable patterns to reduce fragmentation. Own the end-to-end solution design for custom-built applications that support our client's cybersecurity ambitions. Provide architecture and design input to software engineering and platform teams to support implementation and delivery. Partner with central architecture and governance teams to ensure solutions align with the client's controls, policies, standards, and guardrails. Help ensure solutions remain compliant, operationally supportable, and within agreed cost boundaries. In order to apply for this role, you must have demonstrable experience designing, deploying, and operating big data platforms at scale. You will have hands-on experience with OSS data ecosystems (e.g., Spark, Trino, Airflow, Apache Superset, and similar technologies). You will have knowledge of cloud platforms and traditional on-premise hosting; hands-on experience with Azure, AWS and/or GCP is beneficial. You will also have proven security architecture expertise, including: Threat modelling and secure-by-design practices. IAM (RBAC/ABAC), privileged access concepts, and service-to-service authentication. Encryption in transit/at rest, key management, secrets management. Secure logging/telemetry, auditability, and evidence-driven control assurance. Secure SDLC, vulnerability management, and dependency/supply-chain risk controls. Proven experience delivering end-to-end solution designs, from requirements through to production operations and support. Please be clear that only candidates that meet the above criteria with the right to work and that are resident in the UK will be considered. No sponsorship is available. This role will involve hybrid working here in the UK at a site based in Sheffield in South Yorkshire - expected on site 3 days per week and 2 from home. More flexibility may be offered once in situ in the contract. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Integrated Health Care Management
Reading, Berkshire
Make a Difference Every Day We are recruiting for a to join our team! At IHCM we are looking to recruit a Senior HR Business Partner (North) to join our team. The purpose of this role is to provide strategic and operational HR leadership across the North Region, shaping a high-performing workforce and driving exceptional people outcomes. Reporting to the Head (Director) of HR, the postholder will ensure the consistent delivery of HR services, champion workforce excellence, and translate Group HR priorities into meaningful regional action. Working with a high degree of autonomy within the Group HR framework, the role will lead complex employee relations, drive workforce planning, strengthen leadership and manager capability, spearhead recruitment across the North, and deliver key strategic initiatives that support organisational growth and transformation. Through a close operational partnership with the North Regional Director, supported by a dotted-line reporting relationship, this role will play a pivotal part in influencing regional performance, embedding best practice, and ensuring the organisation attracts, develops, and retains the talent needed to achieve its ambitions. Our Core Values - THRIVE Together We work as one team. We support each other and the people we care for. Hope We believe things can improve. We help people feel positive, supported, and valued. Respect We treat everyone with kindness and fairness. We listen and value every individual. Innovative We are open to new ideas. We look for better ways to do things. Values-led We do what is right. Our values guide our choices every day. Excellence We strive to do our very best. We deliver high-quality care and continuously improve. Regional HR leadership and delivery Take accountability for the quality, consistency and timeliness of operational HR delivery across the North Region. Act as the senior HR partner to the North Regional Director and operational leaders, providing constructive challenge, sound advice and practical solutions. Translate Group HR strategy, policy and workforce priorities into clear regional plans, measures and actions. Prioritise HR activity according to workforce risk, service need, regulatory requirements and business impact. Regional HR leadership and delivery Take accountability for the quality, consistency and timeliness of operational HR delivery across the North Region. Act as the senior HR partner to the North Regional Director and operational leaders, providing constructive challenge, sound advice and practical solutions. Translate Group HR strategy, policy and workforce priorities into clear regional plans, measures and actions. Prioritise HR activity according to workforce risk, service need, regulatory requirements and business impact. Employee relations and organisational risk Lead and oversee North Region ER casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, probation, restructuring and change matters. Personally manage complex regional cases within delegated authority, ensuring matters progress promptly, fairly and with clear records and outcomes. Coach managers to address issues early and manage cases confidently and consistently in line with policy and employment law. Identify themes and repeat risks, implement preventative action and escalate legally complex, strategically significant, high-risk or precedent setting matters to the Head of HR. Workforce planning, recruitment and retention Lead regional workforce planning using establishment, vacancy, turnover, agency, skills and absence data to identify current and future needs. Own North recruitment priorities and workforce outcomes, working with operational leaders to agree vacancy plans and timely hiring decisions. Work in partnership with the Recruitment Partner, who remains accountable for Group recruitment processes, systems, candidate pipelines, administration, reporting and SLAs for North activity. Support succession planning, talent identification and hard-to-fill role strategies across the region. Manager capability and workforce development Build the people-management capability of regional and service leaders through coaching, guidance, workshops and targeted interventions. Promote early management ownership of people matters and reduce unnecessary dependency on HR for routine decisions. Workforce information, systems and performance Provide accurate and insightful North workforce reporting, highlighting trends, risks, progress and required decisions. Maintain strong data quality and ensure managers complete required workforce submissions and actions within agreed timescales. Measure improvement in vacancies, agency use, turnover, absence, ER case duration and compliance. Governance, compliance and wider contribution Ensure regional HR practice complies with Group policy, employment law, safer recruitment expectations and relevant regulatory standards. Support audit readiness and timely completion of actions arising from compliance reviews and operational assurance activity. Work with the Sponsorship Lead on operational sponsored-workforce matters. Recognise and escalate safeguarding, whistleblowing, discrimination, regulatory and reputational concerns through the appropriate route. Contribute to Group-wide HR projects and delegated strategic workstreams. Provide cross-regional support and deputise for the Head of HR on specifically agreed matters when required, within delegated authority. Decision-making and escalation The post holder is expected to make timely operational HR decisions within delegated authority. Matters must be escalated where they are legally complex, strategically significant, high risk, precedent-setting, outside policy or delegated authority, or may have material financial, regulatory or reputational impact. Person Specification CIPD Level 5 qualification, equivalent professional HR qualification, or substantial senior HR experience at an equivalent level. Up to date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Aug 03, 2026
Full time
Make a Difference Every Day We are recruiting for a to join our team! At IHCM we are looking to recruit a Senior HR Business Partner (North) to join our team. The purpose of this role is to provide strategic and operational HR leadership across the North Region, shaping a high-performing workforce and driving exceptional people outcomes. Reporting to the Head (Director) of HR, the postholder will ensure the consistent delivery of HR services, champion workforce excellence, and translate Group HR priorities into meaningful regional action. Working with a high degree of autonomy within the Group HR framework, the role will lead complex employee relations, drive workforce planning, strengthen leadership and manager capability, spearhead recruitment across the North, and deliver key strategic initiatives that support organisational growth and transformation. Through a close operational partnership with the North Regional Director, supported by a dotted-line reporting relationship, this role will play a pivotal part in influencing regional performance, embedding best practice, and ensuring the organisation attracts, develops, and retains the talent needed to achieve its ambitions. Our Core Values - THRIVE Together We work as one team. We support each other and the people we care for. Hope We believe things can improve. We help people feel positive, supported, and valued. Respect We treat everyone with kindness and fairness. We listen and value every individual. Innovative We are open to new ideas. We look for better ways to do things. Values-led We do what is right. Our values guide our choices every day. Excellence We strive to do our very best. We deliver high-quality care and continuously improve. Regional HR leadership and delivery Take accountability for the quality, consistency and timeliness of operational HR delivery across the North Region. Act as the senior HR partner to the North Regional Director and operational leaders, providing constructive challenge, sound advice and practical solutions. Translate Group HR strategy, policy and workforce priorities into clear regional plans, measures and actions. Prioritise HR activity according to workforce risk, service need, regulatory requirements and business impact. Regional HR leadership and delivery Take accountability for the quality, consistency and timeliness of operational HR delivery across the North Region. Act as the senior HR partner to the North Regional Director and operational leaders, providing constructive challenge, sound advice and practical solutions. Translate Group HR strategy, policy and workforce priorities into clear regional plans, measures and actions. Prioritise HR activity according to workforce risk, service need, regulatory requirements and business impact. Employee relations and organisational risk Lead and oversee North Region ER casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, probation, restructuring and change matters. Personally manage complex regional cases within delegated authority, ensuring matters progress promptly, fairly and with clear records and outcomes. Coach managers to address issues early and manage cases confidently and consistently in line with policy and employment law. Identify themes and repeat risks, implement preventative action and escalate legally complex, strategically significant, high-risk or precedent setting matters to the Head of HR. Workforce planning, recruitment and retention Lead regional workforce planning using establishment, vacancy, turnover, agency, skills and absence data to identify current and future needs. Own North recruitment priorities and workforce outcomes, working with operational leaders to agree vacancy plans and timely hiring decisions. Work in partnership with the Recruitment Partner, who remains accountable for Group recruitment processes, systems, candidate pipelines, administration, reporting and SLAs for North activity. Support succession planning, talent identification and hard-to-fill role strategies across the region. Manager capability and workforce development Build the people-management capability of regional and service leaders through coaching, guidance, workshops and targeted interventions. Promote early management ownership of people matters and reduce unnecessary dependency on HR for routine decisions. Workforce information, systems and performance Provide accurate and insightful North workforce reporting, highlighting trends, risks, progress and required decisions. Maintain strong data quality and ensure managers complete required workforce submissions and actions within agreed timescales. Measure improvement in vacancies, agency use, turnover, absence, ER case duration and compliance. Governance, compliance and wider contribution Ensure regional HR practice complies with Group policy, employment law, safer recruitment expectations and relevant regulatory standards. Support audit readiness and timely completion of actions arising from compliance reviews and operational assurance activity. Work with the Sponsorship Lead on operational sponsored-workforce matters. Recognise and escalate safeguarding, whistleblowing, discrimination, regulatory and reputational concerns through the appropriate route. Contribute to Group-wide HR projects and delegated strategic workstreams. Provide cross-regional support and deputise for the Head of HR on specifically agreed matters when required, within delegated authority. Decision-making and escalation The post holder is expected to make timely operational HR decisions within delegated authority. Matters must be escalated where they are legally complex, strategically significant, high risk, precedent-setting, outside policy or delegated authority, or may have material financial, regulatory or reputational impact. Person Specification CIPD Level 5 qualification, equivalent professional HR qualification, or substantial senior HR experience at an equivalent level. Up to date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Head of Legal Practice (HoLP) - Residential Conveyancing Location: Midlands (Hybrid Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Type: Permanent, Full-Time An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or FCILEx to join a growing property law firm as Head of Legal Practice (HoLP) . This senior leadership role combines regulatory oversight, legal compliance, risk management and team leadership within a high-performing residential conveyancing environment. Key Responsibilities: Act as the firm's appointed Head of Legal Practice. Lead legal compliance, governance and risk management. Provide technical support on complex conveyancing matters. Oversee audits, complaints handling and quality assurance. Develop and support legal teams. Ensure compliance with AML, lender and regulatory requirements. Drive operational improvements and legal best practice. The Successful Candidate Will Have: 5+ years PQE as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or FCILEx. Extensive residential conveyancing experience. Strong compliance and regulatory knowledge. Previous leadership and team management experience. Excellent communication, commercial awareness and professional judgement. This is a confidential opportunity to join a forward-thinking legal business and play a key role in its continued growth and success. For a confidential discussion, please apply with your CV
Aug 01, 2026
Full time
Head of Legal Practice (HoLP) - Residential Conveyancing Location: Midlands (Hybrid Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Type: Permanent, Full-Time An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or FCILEx to join a growing property law firm as Head of Legal Practice (HoLP) . This senior leadership role combines regulatory oversight, legal compliance, risk management and team leadership within a high-performing residential conveyancing environment. Key Responsibilities: Act as the firm's appointed Head of Legal Practice. Lead legal compliance, governance and risk management. Provide technical support on complex conveyancing matters. Oversee audits, complaints handling and quality assurance. Develop and support legal teams. Ensure compliance with AML, lender and regulatory requirements. Drive operational improvements and legal best practice. The Successful Candidate Will Have: 5+ years PQE as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or FCILEx. Extensive residential conveyancing experience. Strong compliance and regulatory knowledge. Previous leadership and team management experience. Excellent communication, commercial awareness and professional judgement. This is a confidential opportunity to join a forward-thinking legal business and play a key role in its continued growth and success. For a confidential discussion, please apply with your CV
hackajob is collaborating with Envitia to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure-by-design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Medium-Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our Advisory Consulting Team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering business change initiatives by conducting structured analysis, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and translating business needs into practical, effective solutions in the UK national security markets. You will lead efforts to identify, design, prioritise, and implement process and technology improvements that drive operational efficiency and enhance the client experience. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders across technical teams, product owners, digital functions, governance, contact centre and claims operations, IT, data teams, and board-level executives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in National Security sector. About The Team You'll be joining a strategic team of consultants that deliver the big ideas and bold initiatives that help our customers stay ahead. They work closely with our customers to design strategies that drive long-term success and tangible impact. As the backbone of our Consulting division, they connect the dots between business goals and tech innovation, helping both our customers and company grow strong, smarter and faster. If you're ready to think big and with purpose, you'll fit right in. Job Responsibilities Lead structured analysis to support strategic business change and technology-enabled transformation projects. Partner with a diverse set of clients - from IT and digital teams to executive leadership - to shape impactful solutions. Define and document business and functional requirements, customer journeys, service blueprints, and prototypes. Drive improvements in operational efficiency and client experience through insight-driven design thinking. Ensure seamless collaboration between business and technical teams to deliver scalable and user-focused solutions. Support testing, implementation, and integration of digital platforms and technical solutions. Champion continuous improvement and contribute to the evolution of BA standards, tools, and best practices. Skills Required Experience in a senior-level Business Analyst role, leading complex projects or workstreams. Strong understanding and application of customer insight and design thinking principles. Familiarity with project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 and Agile (certifications desirable). Deep knowledge of product delivery approaches, with practical experience in user story writing, backlog management, and defining acceptance criteria. Demonstrated experience delivering business change and IT-enabled transformation. Experience collaborating with third-party suppliers and vendors to achieve delivery Goals. Solid understanding of data models, APIs, and modern cloud-based platforms. Proficiency in tools such as Azure DevOps, Visio, JIRA, or similar. Ability to assess organisational risk and evaluate long-term business impacts. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must hold a current DV security clearance with the ability to go through an enhanced level. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What it's like to work at Envitia At Envitia, we believe that our greatest asset is our talented and dedicated team. We are committed to fostering a work environment where every employee feels valued, supported, and motivated to excel. As part of this commitment, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well-being. Annual Leave: 25 days plus your birthday off. You will have the ability to buy and sell 5 days holiday to work around your needs. Private Healthcare Coverage: Our health plan is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees with additional levels for family if required. Training & Skills Development: Stay ahead in your career with ongoing training opportunities and skill development initiatives tailored to your evolving needs. Fitness Reimbursement: We encourage an active lifestyle. Our fitness reimbursement program helps you stay fit by covering a portion of your gym memberships or fitness-related expenses. Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with extensive life insurance coverage that ensures financial protection for you and your loved ones. Pension Contribution: Plan for your future with our pension options. We provide resources and support to help you build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox Subscription: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services. From technology to entertainment, we've partnered with various businesses to bring you special perks. Internal Reward Schemes: Be rewarded for your exceptional contributions through our employee recognition initiatives that celebrate your achievements. Community Engagement & Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to meaningful causes with company-sponsored volunteer programs, fostering a sense of community and social responsibility. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work-life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Aug 01, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with Envitia to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure-by-design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Medium-Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our Advisory Consulting Team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering business change initiatives by conducting structured analysis, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and translating business needs into practical, effective solutions in the UK national security markets. You will lead efforts to identify, design, prioritise, and implement process and technology improvements that drive operational efficiency and enhance the client experience. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders across technical teams, product owners, digital functions, governance, contact centre and claims operations, IT, data teams, and board-level executives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in National Security sector. About The Team You'll be joining a strategic team of consultants that deliver the big ideas and bold initiatives that help our customers stay ahead. They work closely with our customers to design strategies that drive long-term success and tangible impact. As the backbone of our Consulting division, they connect the dots between business goals and tech innovation, helping both our customers and company grow strong, smarter and faster. If you're ready to think big and with purpose, you'll fit right in. Job Responsibilities Lead structured analysis to support strategic business change and technology-enabled transformation projects. Partner with a diverse set of clients - from IT and digital teams to executive leadership - to shape impactful solutions. Define and document business and functional requirements, customer journeys, service blueprints, and prototypes. Drive improvements in operational efficiency and client experience through insight-driven design thinking. Ensure seamless collaboration between business and technical teams to deliver scalable and user-focused solutions. Support testing, implementation, and integration of digital platforms and technical solutions. Champion continuous improvement and contribute to the evolution of BA standards, tools, and best practices. Skills Required Experience in a senior-level Business Analyst role, leading complex projects or workstreams. Strong understanding and application of customer insight and design thinking principles. Familiarity with project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 and Agile (certifications desirable). Deep knowledge of product delivery approaches, with practical experience in user story writing, backlog management, and defining acceptance criteria. Demonstrated experience delivering business change and IT-enabled transformation. Experience collaborating with third-party suppliers and vendors to achieve delivery Goals. Solid understanding of data models, APIs, and modern cloud-based platforms. Proficiency in tools such as Azure DevOps, Visio, JIRA, or similar. Ability to assess organisational risk and evaluate long-term business impacts. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must hold a current DV security clearance with the ability to go through an enhanced level. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What it's like to work at Envitia At Envitia, we believe that our greatest asset is our talented and dedicated team. We are committed to fostering a work environment where every employee feels valued, supported, and motivated to excel. As part of this commitment, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well-being. Annual Leave: 25 days plus your birthday off. You will have the ability to buy and sell 5 days holiday to work around your needs. Private Healthcare Coverage: Our health plan is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees with additional levels for family if required. Training & Skills Development: Stay ahead in your career with ongoing training opportunities and skill development initiatives tailored to your evolving needs. Fitness Reimbursement: We encourage an active lifestyle. Our fitness reimbursement program helps you stay fit by covering a portion of your gym memberships or fitness-related expenses. Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with extensive life insurance coverage that ensures financial protection for you and your loved ones. Pension Contribution: Plan for your future with our pension options. We provide resources and support to help you build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox Subscription: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services. From technology to entertainment, we've partnered with various businesses to bring you special perks. Internal Reward Schemes: Be rewarded for your exceptional contributions through our employee recognition initiatives that celebrate your achievements. Community Engagement & Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to meaningful causes with company-sponsored volunteer programs, fostering a sense of community and social responsibility. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work-life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
hackajob is collaborating with Envitia to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure-by-design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Medium-Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role As a Data Architect at Envitia, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping data solutions that directly support the UK's national security mission. Working within our expert consulting division, you'll design and deliver cutting-edge, data-driven systems that empower our national security clients to make faster, better-informed decisions. This role goes beyond solution delivery - you'll help define Envitia's future capabilities by contributing to our growing suite of intellectual property, frameworks, and methodologies that underpin our work in the national security domain. You'll develop proof-of-concept demonstrators, refine our approaches to complex data challenges, and help position Envitia as a trusted partner in this critical market. Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, the successful candidate will be required to obtain enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) security clearance. The role will be primarily onsite with customers in London for four days per week. Job Responsibilities Gather and analyse requirements to design tailored data solutions for customers. Develop data strategies and governance frameworks to drive organisational data transformation. Lead end-to-end delivery of modern data architectures across various technologies and platforms. Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. Provide technical leadership, ensuring solutions align with client needs and regulatory standards. Contribute to the design and development of managed services for Envitia and its clients. Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and industry trends. Develop cost models, risk assessments, and business cases for proposed solutions. Skills Required Essential: Strong technical design expertise in core data architecture disciplines including data modelling, data analysis, metadata management, data transformation, data migration and master data. Experience in establishing data analytics and supporting AI solutions. Data quality/validation experience: designing metrics and KPIs to verify and automate management of data quality. Good working experience of AWS (e.g. S3, Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Lambda and EMR) and/or Azure data services (e.g. ADF, Synapse, Fabric, Azure Functions). Desirable Skills Working experience in Data Lakehouse environments such as Databricks, Snowflake and/or Microsoft Fabric. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must be eligible for an enhanced Developed Vetted / eDV security clearance. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What's in it for you? At Envitia, our greatest asset is our team. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is one where every employee feels valued, supported and motivated to reach their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer an exciting range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well-being. More time for you: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus your birthday off, because you deserve to celebrate you. Want more flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days to tailor time off around what matters most. Private Medical Insurance: We've got you covered with comprehensive private healthcare, including family options for added peace of mind. Career growth that keeps you ahead: We invest in your future with ongoing training and development, so you're always learning, growing and staying ahead of the curve. Wellness that works for you: Love yoga, or going to the gym? We encourage an active lifestyle and support your wellness goals with a fitness reimbursement scheme that helps cover your gym membership or fitness-related expenses. Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with our life insurance coverage that ensures your loved ones are protected, because we care about your future as much as your present. Smarter Retirement Planning: Plan for your future with our pension options and resources to help build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox: Treat yourself! From shopping to spa days, to saving money on that new TV, our Perkbox membership gives you access to exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services. Recognition that counts: Great work doesn't go unnoticed here. Our reward and recognition scheme celebrate your impact and let your brilliance shine. Give back and get involved: Join us in making a difference through paid volunteering days that let you support the causes that matter to you. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work-life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Aug 01, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with Envitia to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure-by-design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Medium-Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role As a Data Architect at Envitia, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping data solutions that directly support the UK's national security mission. Working within our expert consulting division, you'll design and deliver cutting-edge, data-driven systems that empower our national security clients to make faster, better-informed decisions. This role goes beyond solution delivery - you'll help define Envitia's future capabilities by contributing to our growing suite of intellectual property, frameworks, and methodologies that underpin our work in the national security domain. You'll develop proof-of-concept demonstrators, refine our approaches to complex data challenges, and help position Envitia as a trusted partner in this critical market. Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, the successful candidate will be required to obtain enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) security clearance. The role will be primarily onsite with customers in London for four days per week. Job Responsibilities Gather and analyse requirements to design tailored data solutions for customers. Develop data strategies and governance frameworks to drive organisational data transformation. Lead end-to-end delivery of modern data architectures across various technologies and platforms. Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. Provide technical leadership, ensuring solutions align with client needs and regulatory standards. Contribute to the design and development of managed services for Envitia and its clients. Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and industry trends. Develop cost models, risk assessments, and business cases for proposed solutions. Skills Required Essential: Strong technical design expertise in core data architecture disciplines including data modelling, data analysis, metadata management, data transformation, data migration and master data. Experience in establishing data analytics and supporting AI solutions. Data quality/validation experience: designing metrics and KPIs to verify and automate management of data quality. Good working experience of AWS (e.g. S3, Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Lambda and EMR) and/or Azure data services (e.g. ADF, Synapse, Fabric, Azure Functions). Desirable Skills Working experience in Data Lakehouse environments such as Databricks, Snowflake and/or Microsoft Fabric. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must be eligible for an enhanced Developed Vetted / eDV security clearance. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What's in it for you? At Envitia, our greatest asset is our team. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is one where every employee feels valued, supported and motivated to reach their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer an exciting range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well-being. More time for you: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus your birthday off, because you deserve to celebrate you. Want more flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days to tailor time off around what matters most. Private Medical Insurance: We've got you covered with comprehensive private healthcare, including family options for added peace of mind. Career growth that keeps you ahead: We invest in your future with ongoing training and development, so you're always learning, growing and staying ahead of the curve. Wellness that works for you: Love yoga, or going to the gym? We encourage an active lifestyle and support your wellness goals with a fitness reimbursement scheme that helps cover your gym membership or fitness-related expenses. Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with our life insurance coverage that ensures your loved ones are protected, because we care about your future as much as your present. Smarter Retirement Planning: Plan for your future with our pension options and resources to help build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox: Treat yourself! From shopping to spa days, to saving money on that new TV, our Perkbox membership gives you access to exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services. Recognition that counts: Great work doesn't go unnoticed here. Our reward and recognition scheme celebrate your impact and let your brilliance shine. Give back and get involved: Join us in making a difference through paid volunteering days that let you support the causes that matter to you. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work-life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Head of Engineering Commercial Solar & BESS Location: Predominantly Remote with Occasional Office & Site Visits Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 + Bonus ASA Recruitment are working with a growing organisation within the commercial renewable energy sector to recruit an experienced Head of Engineering . This is an opportunity to join a business delivering commercial Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects across the UK. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys shaping engineering strategy, improving technical standards and leading engineering excellence, rather than simply managing day-to-day design activities. You'll play a key role in developing the engineering function, supporting project delivery and ensuring technical quality across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects. The Role Lead the engineering function across commercial Solar PV and BESS projects. Provide technical leadership and act as the senior engineering authority. Develop and improve engineering standards, processes and quality assurance procedures. Oversee design reviews, technical sign-off and engineering governance. Support project delivery teams with technical guidance and risk management. Contribute to tender submissions and technical proposals. Mentor and develop engineers across the business. Drive continuous improvement throughout the engineering department. What We're Looking For Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Previous experience in a senior engineering leadership position. Strong technical knowledge of commercial Solar PV , BESS or wider electrical infrastructure projects. Experience improving engineering processes, standards and technical governance. Comfortable leading multidisciplinary engineering teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive mindset with a passion for developing engineering excellence. What's On Offer 65,000 - 75,000 salary Performance-related bonus. Predominantly remote working with occasional office and site visits. Opportunity to shape and develop the engineering function. Long-term career progression within a growing renewable energy business. Interested? If you're an experienced engineering leader looking for an opportunity where you can influence technical direction and play a key role in a growing renewable energy business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through ASA Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Aug 01, 2026
Full time
Head of Engineering Commercial Solar & BESS Location: Predominantly Remote with Occasional Office & Site Visits Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 + Bonus ASA Recruitment are working with a growing organisation within the commercial renewable energy sector to recruit an experienced Head of Engineering . This is an opportunity to join a business delivering commercial Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects across the UK. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys shaping engineering strategy, improving technical standards and leading engineering excellence, rather than simply managing day-to-day design activities. You'll play a key role in developing the engineering function, supporting project delivery and ensuring technical quality across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects. The Role Lead the engineering function across commercial Solar PV and BESS projects. Provide technical leadership and act as the senior engineering authority. Develop and improve engineering standards, processes and quality assurance procedures. Oversee design reviews, technical sign-off and engineering governance. Support project delivery teams with technical guidance and risk management. Contribute to tender submissions and technical proposals. Mentor and develop engineers across the business. Drive continuous improvement throughout the engineering department. What We're Looking For Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Previous experience in a senior engineering leadership position. Strong technical knowledge of commercial Solar PV , BESS or wider electrical infrastructure projects. Experience improving engineering processes, standards and technical governance. Comfortable leading multidisciplinary engineering teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive mindset with a passion for developing engineering excellence. What's On Offer 65,000 - 75,000 salary Performance-related bonus. Predominantly remote working with occasional office and site visits. Opportunity to shape and develop the engineering function. Long-term career progression within a growing renewable energy business. Interested? If you're an experienced engineering leader looking for an opportunity where you can influence technical direction and play a key role in a growing renewable energy business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through ASA Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Job Title: Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance Location: Guildford Contract Type: Temporary Daily Rate: 750 Working Pattern: Full Time Are you ready to take the lead in shaping governance, risk management, and assurance within the public services sector? Our client Surrey Police are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced professional to join their team as the Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the organisation and ensure accountability, transparency, and public trust! Key Responsibilities: As the Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance, you will: Drive Risk Management: Own and maintain the organisation's risk management framework, ensuring consistent identification and management of risks. Enhance Governance and Assurance: Design effective governance arrangements, overseeing assurance mapping and internal/external activities. Lead Inspections and Compliance : Act as the lead for HMICFRS inspections, managing evidence and tracking actions to ensure compliance. Foster Organisational Learning: Promote a culture of learning from audits and incidents, embedding improvements throughout the organisation. Provide Strategic Advice : Offer authoritative advice to senior leaders on governance and risk, promoting informed decision-making. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: Qualifications: A graduate qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, plus professional accreditation in risk management, governance, audit, or assurance. Experience: Significant experience in a senior governance or risk role within policing or a similarly regulated public sector organisation. Skills: Advanced analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and strong professional judgement to influence and drive positive change. PLEASE NOTE FOR THIS ROLE THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL UNDERGO POLICE VETTING - THE CRITERIA FOR THIS IS CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS Why Join Us? Impactful Role: Play a vital role in shaping governance and risk management strategies, ensuring public accountability and trust. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders to foster an open and learning-focused culture. Competitive Rate: Enjoy a daily rate of 750 while working full-time in a pivotal position. Note: This position is based in Guildford and involves working closely with various stakeholders, including senior leaders and external audit bodies. Your expertise will be vital in navigating the complexities of governance in a public sector context. Don't miss out! Your next career adventure starts here! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Jul 31, 2026
Seasonal
Job Title: Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance Location: Guildford Contract Type: Temporary Daily Rate: 750 Working Pattern: Full Time Are you ready to take the lead in shaping governance, risk management, and assurance within the public services sector? Our client Surrey Police are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced professional to join their team as the Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the organisation and ensure accountability, transparency, and public trust! Key Responsibilities: As the Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance, you will: Drive Risk Management: Own and maintain the organisation's risk management framework, ensuring consistent identification and management of risks. Enhance Governance and Assurance: Design effective governance arrangements, overseeing assurance mapping and internal/external activities. Lead Inspections and Compliance : Act as the lead for HMICFRS inspections, managing evidence and tracking actions to ensure compliance. Foster Organisational Learning: Promote a culture of learning from audits and incidents, embedding improvements throughout the organisation. Provide Strategic Advice : Offer authoritative advice to senior leaders on governance and risk, promoting informed decision-making. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: Qualifications: A graduate qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, plus professional accreditation in risk management, governance, audit, or assurance. Experience: Significant experience in a senior governance or risk role within policing or a similarly regulated public sector organisation. Skills: Advanced analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and strong professional judgement to influence and drive positive change. PLEASE NOTE FOR THIS ROLE THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL UNDERGO POLICE VETTING - THE CRITERIA FOR THIS IS CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS Why Join Us? Impactful Role: Play a vital role in shaping governance and risk management strategies, ensuring public accountability and trust. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders to foster an open and learning-focused culture. Competitive Rate: Enjoy a daily rate of 750 while working full-time in a pivotal position. Note: This position is based in Guildford and involves working closely with various stakeholders, including senior leaders and external audit bodies. Your expertise will be vital in navigating the complexities of governance in a public sector context. Don't miss out! Your next career adventure starts here! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Project Controls Manager Reporting To Head of Project Controls / Senior Project Controls Manager Role Overview As a Project Controls Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure, transportation, defence, energy or capital programmes by establishing and maintaining integrated project controls across scope, schedule, cost, risk and change. Working alongside project managers, commercial teams and client stakeholders, you will provide accurate performance reporting, governance and assurance, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring projects remain aligned with approved baselines throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and manage integrated project baselines covering scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality. Lead project controls activities across one or more major programmes or contracts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project data. Analyse project performance, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues to support effective decision-making. Integrate schedule, cost, risk and performance information to provide a comprehensive view of project health. Review contractor and supplier programme submissions, validating progress, forecasts and reporting information. Coordinate and support project risk management activities, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated. Manage project change control processes, ensuring all changes are assessed, governed and incorporated into approved baselines. Coordinate periodic reporting cycles, producing high-quality reports and dashboards for senior leadership and clients. Ensure compliance with Project Management Office (PMO) standards, governance processes and project controls procedures. Provide assurance of project controls data, maintaining consistency, accuracy and auditability across the programme. Support continuous improvement initiatives by embedding lessons learned and enhancing project controls processes and systems. Provide mentoring, coaching and line management support to junior Project Controls professionals where required. Foster a collaborative culture focused on delivery excellence, continuous improvement and high-quality project outcomes. Skills & Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong prioritisation and organisational abilities. Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills. Experience presenting project performance information to senior stakeholders. Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead workshops and governance meetings. Advanced reporting and data analysis capabilities. Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary delivery teams. Essential Experience Experience delivering Project Controls across major infrastructure, engineering or capital programmes. Strong knowledge of one or more core Project Controls disciplines, including: Planning & Scheduling Cost Management Risk Management Change Control Performance Reporting Experience establishing and maintaining integrated project baselines. Experience using industry-standard Project Controls tools such as Primavera P6, Prism, CEMAR, Power BI or equivalent. Experience facilitating project reviews, governance meetings and performance reporting with senior stakeholders. Experience supporting project investment decisions and governance forums. Good understanding of project and commercial management principles. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Project Controls Manager Reporting To Head of Project Controls / Senior Project Controls Manager Role Overview As a Project Controls Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure, transportation, defence, energy or capital programmes by establishing and maintaining integrated project controls across scope, schedule, cost, risk and change. Working alongside project managers, commercial teams and client stakeholders, you will provide accurate performance reporting, governance and assurance, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring projects remain aligned with approved baselines throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and manage integrated project baselines covering scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality. Lead project controls activities across one or more major programmes or contracts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project data. Analyse project performance, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues to support effective decision-making. Integrate schedule, cost, risk and performance information to provide a comprehensive view of project health. Review contractor and supplier programme submissions, validating progress, forecasts and reporting information. Coordinate and support project risk management activities, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated. Manage project change control processes, ensuring all changes are assessed, governed and incorporated into approved baselines. Coordinate periodic reporting cycles, producing high-quality reports and dashboards for senior leadership and clients. Ensure compliance with Project Management Office (PMO) standards, governance processes and project controls procedures. Provide assurance of project controls data, maintaining consistency, accuracy and auditability across the programme. Support continuous improvement initiatives by embedding lessons learned and enhancing project controls processes and systems. Provide mentoring, coaching and line management support to junior Project Controls professionals where required. Foster a collaborative culture focused on delivery excellence, continuous improvement and high-quality project outcomes. Skills & Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong prioritisation and organisational abilities. Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills. Experience presenting project performance information to senior stakeholders. Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead workshops and governance meetings. Advanced reporting and data analysis capabilities. Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary delivery teams. Essential Experience Experience delivering Project Controls across major infrastructure, engineering or capital programmes. Strong knowledge of one or more core Project Controls disciplines, including: Planning & Scheduling Cost Management Risk Management Change Control Performance Reporting Experience establishing and maintaining integrated project baselines. Experience using industry-standard Project Controls tools such as Primavera P6, Prism, CEMAR, Power BI or equivalent. Experience facilitating project reviews, governance meetings and performance reporting with senior stakeholders. Experience supporting project investment decisions and governance forums. Good understanding of project and commercial management principles. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Audit Manager (Interim) Location: Barking, East London (2 days per week onsite) Contract: Interim Assignment (Up to 9 months) Rate: 450 - 550 per day (negotiable for right experience) Working Pattern: 4 or 5 days per week (flexible) Start Date: August 2026 Lead Internal Audit for a Forward-Thinking London Borough We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead a high-performing Internal Audit function within a large London local authority. This is a critical interim leadership role, responsible for delivering the Council's Internal Audit Plan, strengthening governance and risk management arrangements, and providing assurance across a diverse range of services. Reporting to the Head of Assurance , you will play a key role in supporting effective corporate governance, internal control and risk management across the organisation. The Role You will: Lead and manage the Council's Internal Audit Service. Manage a team of 2 Principal Auditors and 2 Auditors, providing strong leadership, coaching and development. Oversee external audit partners delivering approximately 10 outsourced audits. Deliver the 2026/27 Internal Audit Plan efficiently and on schedule. Undertake and oversee complex, strategic and high-profile audit reviews. Advise senior managers and elected members on governance, risk and internal control matters. Quality review audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders and committees. Support the review and implementation of the Global Internal Audit Standards. Deputise for the Head of Assurance where required and act as Head of Audit when necessary. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Significant Internal Audit experience within the Public Sector, ideally Local Government. A recognised professional qualification such as IIA, CCAB or equivalent. Experience managing and developing audit teams. Strong knowledge of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. The ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities and deliver against demanding deadlines. Experience operating in complex organisational and political environments. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to quickly build credibility and trust. Key Deliverables A major objective of this assignment is to ensure successful delivery of the 2026/27 Audit Programme, with all draft reports issued by 16 April 2027 and all final reports completed by 30 April 2027 . Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager, Principal Auditor, Head of Audit or Internal Audit professional to take on a high-profile leadership role within a large and ambitious local authority. You will have the opportunity to influence governance improvements, support organisational transformation and lead a well-established audit team through a critical period Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Jul 31, 2026
Contractor
Audit Manager (Interim) Location: Barking, East London (2 days per week onsite) Contract: Interim Assignment (Up to 9 months) Rate: 450 - 550 per day (negotiable for right experience) Working Pattern: 4 or 5 days per week (flexible) Start Date: August 2026 Lead Internal Audit for a Forward-Thinking London Borough We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead a high-performing Internal Audit function within a large London local authority. This is a critical interim leadership role, responsible for delivering the Council's Internal Audit Plan, strengthening governance and risk management arrangements, and providing assurance across a diverse range of services. Reporting to the Head of Assurance , you will play a key role in supporting effective corporate governance, internal control and risk management across the organisation. The Role You will: Lead and manage the Council's Internal Audit Service. Manage a team of 2 Principal Auditors and 2 Auditors, providing strong leadership, coaching and development. Oversee external audit partners delivering approximately 10 outsourced audits. Deliver the 2026/27 Internal Audit Plan efficiently and on schedule. Undertake and oversee complex, strategic and high-profile audit reviews. Advise senior managers and elected members on governance, risk and internal control matters. Quality review audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders and committees. Support the review and implementation of the Global Internal Audit Standards. Deputise for the Head of Assurance where required and act as Head of Audit when necessary. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Significant Internal Audit experience within the Public Sector, ideally Local Government. A recognised professional qualification such as IIA, CCAB or equivalent. Experience managing and developing audit teams. Strong knowledge of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. The ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities and deliver against demanding deadlines. Experience operating in complex organisational and political environments. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to quickly build credibility and trust. Key Deliverables A major objective of this assignment is to ensure successful delivery of the 2026/27 Audit Programme, with all draft reports issued by 16 April 2027 and all final reports completed by 30 April 2027 . Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager, Principal Auditor, Head of Audit or Internal Audit professional to take on a high-profile leadership role within a large and ambitious local authority. You will have the opportunity to influence governance improvements, support organisational transformation and lead a well-established audit team through a critical period Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Job Title: Head of People Location : Bristol Salary: 50,285 per annum - Grade J Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with minimum three days a week at our Bristol office. We work flexibly where roles allow, with core working hours typically between 10am and 4pm Closing Date: 9am on Monday 3 August 2026. About The Role: We're looking for someone to lead and continue to develop CSE's People function, helping ensure we have the people, capability and culture needed to deliver our mission. You'll shape and deliver our draft People Strategy, working across the full breadth of the People function, from strategic business partnering and organisational development through to ER, recruitment, L&D, wellbeing, EDI, people operations and HR digital transformation. You'll have the opportunity to advise and work closely with our Senior Leadership Team, be a member of the Senior Management Team and will work with staff across the organisation, bringing workforce insight and a people perspective to organisational decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver the People Strategy - Lead the development, delivery and ongoing evolution of CSE's People Strategy, ensuring it supports organisational priorities and helps CSE attract, retain and develop the people and capability needed to deliver its mission. Partner with senior leaders - Act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team and Senior Management Team, partnering with leaders to deliver organisational priorities, strengthen team effectiveness and address people-related challenges and opportunities. Lead the employee experience and continuous improvement - Lead and continuously improve the employee experience across the full employee lifecycle, strengthening people frameworks, policies, processes, management capability, systems and ways of working to support organisational priorities. Lead and develop the People function - Lead, develop and empower the People team, building capability, confidence and ownership while ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, proactive and people-centred service and continuing to strengthen people systems, services and ways of working across the organisation. Develop line managers and organisational capability - Partner with line managers across CSE to build confidence, capability and consistency in people management practice. Lead people operations, risk and compliance - Lead on complex ER matters, employment law, people policy, safeguarding and people-related risk, ensuring a fair, compliant and values-led approach while maintaining effective people operations and governance. Other Key Aspects of the role involve: Lead digital transformation and workforce insight Champion an inclusive and values-led culture Safeguarding About you: Experience leading or embedding HR/People systems and using data, reporting and insight to improve employee experience, support decision-making and strengthen organisational effectiveness. Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust quickly, adapt approach to different stakeholders and bring people with them through change. Collaborative, pragmatic and comfortable working across competing priorities and organisational needs. A collaborative, curious and pragmatic approach, with a genuine interest in understanding organisational challenges and delivering practical, lasting improvements. Committed to creating an inclusive, values-led organisation where people can thrive. Level 7 CIPD qualification and/or equivalent senior-level People experience. Strong judgement, discretion and experience supporting colleagues through sensitive and complex situations. Willing and able to undertake safeguarding training Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme - 8% employer, 6% employee contributions. Flexible TOIL for additional hours worked, which can be taken when needed. Hybrid working and flexible hours, with core hours of 10am-4pm (role dependent). Access to our benefits platform (Glo), offering discounts, flexible payment options, and a range of optional benefits and services. Cycle to Work Scheme. Health cash plan (Medicash): offers compensation for a range of medical treatments, including dental check-ups and eye tests. Life Assurance. Critical illness. Enhanced sick pay. Weekly yoga classes. Employee Assistance Programme. Enhanced maternity and adoption pay. Staff socials. How to apply: To apply, please click apply and check your emails and complete the application form sent to you. You can also download this from our CSE website. To be considered for this role an application form must be sent to the email address provided. Your application should demonstrate how your skills and experience relate to the person specification on the job description. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 3 August 2026. We aim to hold online first interviews w/c Monday 10 August and in person second interviews at our office in Bristol w/c Monday 17 August. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Head of Human Resources, People Manager, HR Leader, Senior HR Advisor, HR Specialist, Head Of People, HR Team Leader may also be considered for this role.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of People Location : Bristol Salary: 50,285 per annum - Grade J Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with minimum three days a week at our Bristol office. We work flexibly where roles allow, with core working hours typically between 10am and 4pm Closing Date: 9am on Monday 3 August 2026. About The Role: We're looking for someone to lead and continue to develop CSE's People function, helping ensure we have the people, capability and culture needed to deliver our mission. You'll shape and deliver our draft People Strategy, working across the full breadth of the People function, from strategic business partnering and organisational development through to ER, recruitment, L&D, wellbeing, EDI, people operations and HR digital transformation. You'll have the opportunity to advise and work closely with our Senior Leadership Team, be a member of the Senior Management Team and will work with staff across the organisation, bringing workforce insight and a people perspective to organisational decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver the People Strategy - Lead the development, delivery and ongoing evolution of CSE's People Strategy, ensuring it supports organisational priorities and helps CSE attract, retain and develop the people and capability needed to deliver its mission. Partner with senior leaders - Act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team and Senior Management Team, partnering with leaders to deliver organisational priorities, strengthen team effectiveness and address people-related challenges and opportunities. Lead the employee experience and continuous improvement - Lead and continuously improve the employee experience across the full employee lifecycle, strengthening people frameworks, policies, processes, management capability, systems and ways of working to support organisational priorities. Lead and develop the People function - Lead, develop and empower the People team, building capability, confidence and ownership while ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, proactive and people-centred service and continuing to strengthen people systems, services and ways of working across the organisation. Develop line managers and organisational capability - Partner with line managers across CSE to build confidence, capability and consistency in people management practice. Lead people operations, risk and compliance - Lead on complex ER matters, employment law, people policy, safeguarding and people-related risk, ensuring a fair, compliant and values-led approach while maintaining effective people operations and governance. Other Key Aspects of the role involve: Lead digital transformation and workforce insight Champion an inclusive and values-led culture Safeguarding About you: Experience leading or embedding HR/People systems and using data, reporting and insight to improve employee experience, support decision-making and strengthen organisational effectiveness. Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust quickly, adapt approach to different stakeholders and bring people with them through change. Collaborative, pragmatic and comfortable working across competing priorities and organisational needs. A collaborative, curious and pragmatic approach, with a genuine interest in understanding organisational challenges and delivering practical, lasting improvements. Committed to creating an inclusive, values-led organisation where people can thrive. Level 7 CIPD qualification and/or equivalent senior-level People experience. Strong judgement, discretion and experience supporting colleagues through sensitive and complex situations. Willing and able to undertake safeguarding training Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme - 8% employer, 6% employee contributions. Flexible TOIL for additional hours worked, which can be taken when needed. Hybrid working and flexible hours, with core hours of 10am-4pm (role dependent). Access to our benefits platform (Glo), offering discounts, flexible payment options, and a range of optional benefits and services. Cycle to Work Scheme. Health cash plan (Medicash): offers compensation for a range of medical treatments, including dental check-ups and eye tests. Life Assurance. Critical illness. Enhanced sick pay. Weekly yoga classes. Employee Assistance Programme. Enhanced maternity and adoption pay. Staff socials. How to apply: To apply, please click apply and check your emails and complete the application form sent to you. You can also download this from our CSE website. To be considered for this role an application form must be sent to the email address provided. Your application should demonstrate how your skills and experience relate to the person specification on the job description. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 3 August 2026. We aim to hold online first interviews w/c Monday 10 August and in person second interviews at our office in Bristol w/c Monday 17 August. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Head of Human Resources, People Manager, HR Leader, Senior HR Advisor, HR Specialist, Head Of People, HR Team Leader may also be considered for this role.
Location : Remote (Regular travel across services required) We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and strategic Head of Care to provide senior leadership and operational oversight across a portfolio of specialist care and education services. This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Care who has experience leading complex care environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring services achieve excellent outcomes through strong governance, quality assurance, safeguarding, and continuous improvement. Working closely with senior stakeholders, operational leaders, education teams, healthcare professionals, and external partners, the Head of Care will ensure care services remain safe, compliant, innovative, and aligned with organisational values. About the Role As Head of Care, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership across specialist care services, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred support. You will oversee quality, compliance, safeguarding, workforce development, and service improvement, ensuring services consistently meet regulatory standards and the needs of the individuals supported. This role requires a confident leader who can influence change, support service leaders, and drive excellence across a complex care and education environment. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and direction across a portfolio of specialist care services, Support the development and implementation of care strategies aligned with organisational objectives Ensure services consistently deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care Maintain compliance with CQC, Ofsted, safeguarding requirements, and relevant legislation Lead quality assurance frameworks, audits, service reviews, and continuous improvement plans Oversee care planning, risk management, and clinical governance processes, Provide senior oversight of complex healthcare needs, including delegated clinical tasks and specialist support requirements Work collaboratively with nursing teams, therapists, healthcare professionals, and external providers, Promote strong safeguarding practices and ensure effective risk management systems are embedded Provide leadership and support to service managers and operational teams Act as a senior escalation point for complex care matters, safeguarding concerns, and stakeholder queries Support admissions, transitions, and placement decisions across services Lead workforce planning, ensuring staffing levels, skill mix, training, and competency requirements meet service needs Support recruitment, retention, supervision, and professional development of care teams Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement Build effective relationships with commissioners, families, education teams, and external partners Monitor service performance, quality indicators, and outcomes using data and reporting tools Support the implementation and optimisation of digital care systems and reporting platforms Represent the organisation during inspections, reviews, and external meetings About You Significant senior leadership experience within health and social care, residential care, education, or integrated specialist services. Proven experience delivering high-quality, compliant services within complex care environments. Strong knowledge of CQC, Ofsted, safeguarding frameworks, and regulatory requirements. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting services across multiple locations. Strong understanding of person-centred care planning, clinical governance, and quality assurance. Experience supporting individuals with complex health needs and ensuring safe clinical practices. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical skills with experience using performance data to improve service outcomes. Strategic thinker with resilience, professionalism, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Benefits 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing resources, and mental health support. Access to online GP services, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. Financial wellbeing support, including Wagestream, utility savings, and Life Assurance. Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, online wellbeing resources, and lifestyle benefits. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Inclusive and values-led working environment where your contribution creates meaningful impact. At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel. As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments. We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong. Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes. The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Location : Remote (Regular travel across services required) We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and strategic Head of Care to provide senior leadership and operational oversight across a portfolio of specialist care and education services. This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Care who has experience leading complex care environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring services achieve excellent outcomes through strong governance, quality assurance, safeguarding, and continuous improvement. Working closely with senior stakeholders, operational leaders, education teams, healthcare professionals, and external partners, the Head of Care will ensure care services remain safe, compliant, innovative, and aligned with organisational values. About the Role As Head of Care, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership across specialist care services, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred support. You will oversee quality, compliance, safeguarding, workforce development, and service improvement, ensuring services consistently meet regulatory standards and the needs of the individuals supported. This role requires a confident leader who can influence change, support service leaders, and drive excellence across a complex care and education environment. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and direction across a portfolio of specialist care services, Support the development and implementation of care strategies aligned with organisational objectives Ensure services consistently deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care Maintain compliance with CQC, Ofsted, safeguarding requirements, and relevant legislation Lead quality assurance frameworks, audits, service reviews, and continuous improvement plans Oversee care planning, risk management, and clinical governance processes, Provide senior oversight of complex healthcare needs, including delegated clinical tasks and specialist support requirements Work collaboratively with nursing teams, therapists, healthcare professionals, and external providers, Promote strong safeguarding practices and ensure effective risk management systems are embedded Provide leadership and support to service managers and operational teams Act as a senior escalation point for complex care matters, safeguarding concerns, and stakeholder queries Support admissions, transitions, and placement decisions across services Lead workforce planning, ensuring staffing levels, skill mix, training, and competency requirements meet service needs Support recruitment, retention, supervision, and professional development of care teams Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement Build effective relationships with commissioners, families, education teams, and external partners Monitor service performance, quality indicators, and outcomes using data and reporting tools Support the implementation and optimisation of digital care systems and reporting platforms Represent the organisation during inspections, reviews, and external meetings About You Significant senior leadership experience within health and social care, residential care, education, or integrated specialist services. Proven experience delivering high-quality, compliant services within complex care environments. Strong knowledge of CQC, Ofsted, safeguarding frameworks, and regulatory requirements. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting services across multiple locations. Strong understanding of person-centred care planning, clinical governance, and quality assurance. Experience supporting individuals with complex health needs and ensuring safe clinical practices. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical skills with experience using performance data to improve service outcomes. Strategic thinker with resilience, professionalism, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Benefits 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing resources, and mental health support. Access to online GP services, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. Financial wellbeing support, including Wagestream, utility savings, and Life Assurance. Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, online wellbeing resources, and lifestyle benefits. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Inclusive and values-led working environment where your contribution creates meaningful impact. At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel. As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments. We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong. Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes. The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.
Ashberry recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Programme Lead to join a CQC-registered mental health residential service and lead an ambitious programme of quality improvement and transformation. This is a senior leadership role, working alongside the Registered Manager and Head of Service to drive improvements across the service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate and person-centred care. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening governance, improving quality standards and supporting the service in achieving an outstanding CQC rating. You will provide strategic oversight across service performance, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, workforce development and continuous improvement, helping to embed a culture of learning, accountability and excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver a service improvement programme focused on achieving and sustaining high CQC standards. Support the Registered Manager with regulatory compliance, quality assurance and service performance. Develop and embed effective governance, audit and improvement frameworks. Drive improvements across safeguarding, risk management, incident learning and service user outcomes. Lead workforce development initiatives, supporting a positive culture and strong professional standards. Promote psychologically informed, recovery-focused and trauma-informed approaches. Build strong relationships with commissioners, regulators, health professionals and external partners. Monitor performance data, audits and feedback to identify areas for improvement. About You: We are looking for an experienced health and social care leader with a strong background within CQC-regulated services , ideally within mental health residential care, supported living or complex care environments. You will have experience of leading improvement, managing quality standards and working with regulatory frameworks. This role would suit someone with experience as a: Registered Manager Senior Registered Manager Operations Manager Regional Manager Quality Improvement Manager Compliance/Governance Manager Service Improvement Lead Essential Experience: Experience working within a CQC-registered service. Strong understanding of CQC regulations, inspections and quality standards. Experience leading service improvement and organisational change. Experience managing safeguarding, risk, audits and compliance processes. Proven ability to lead and influence teams at a senior level. Experience within mental health, residential care, supported living or complex needs services. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CQC professional looking to take a strategic leadership role and make a significant impact on service quality, culture and outcomes.
Jul 31, 2026
Seasonal
Ashberry recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Programme Lead to join a CQC-registered mental health residential service and lead an ambitious programme of quality improvement and transformation. This is a senior leadership role, working alongside the Registered Manager and Head of Service to drive improvements across the service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate and person-centred care. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening governance, improving quality standards and supporting the service in achieving an outstanding CQC rating. You will provide strategic oversight across service performance, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, workforce development and continuous improvement, helping to embed a culture of learning, accountability and excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver a service improvement programme focused on achieving and sustaining high CQC standards. Support the Registered Manager with regulatory compliance, quality assurance and service performance. Develop and embed effective governance, audit and improvement frameworks. Drive improvements across safeguarding, risk management, incident learning and service user outcomes. Lead workforce development initiatives, supporting a positive culture and strong professional standards. Promote psychologically informed, recovery-focused and trauma-informed approaches. Build strong relationships with commissioners, regulators, health professionals and external partners. Monitor performance data, audits and feedback to identify areas for improvement. About You: We are looking for an experienced health and social care leader with a strong background within CQC-regulated services , ideally within mental health residential care, supported living or complex care environments. You will have experience of leading improvement, managing quality standards and working with regulatory frameworks. This role would suit someone with experience as a: Registered Manager Senior Registered Manager Operations Manager Regional Manager Quality Improvement Manager Compliance/Governance Manager Service Improvement Lead Essential Experience: Experience working within a CQC-registered service. Strong understanding of CQC regulations, inspections and quality standards. Experience leading service improvement and organisational change. Experience managing safeguarding, risk, audits and compliance processes. Proven ability to lead and influence teams at a senior level. Experience within mental health, residential care, supported living or complex needs services. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CQC professional looking to take a strategic leadership role and make a significant impact on service quality, culture and outcomes.
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct-to-store network enables us to deliver fresh and frozen food, both our own and from trusted partners, to thousands of stores every day. This is a significant moment for Greencore. As our new Safety, Health and Environment Director, you'll have the opportunity to shape the strategy, standards and culture of an enlarged organisation and make a lasting difference to colleagues across our business. What you'll be doing Reporting at executive level, you'll provide enterprise leadership for Safety, Health and Environment through a Centre of Excellence model. You'll set the strategic direction and establish the policies, standards, assurance and capability needed to protect our people, enable safe growth and embed a proactive, values-led safety culture. You will: Develop and lead the Group SHE strategy, translating it into clear standards, frameworks and implementation plans across the business. Provide visible leadership for behavioural and cultural change, building ownership and capability among leaders and operational teams. Establish consistent Group-wide performance, assurance, incident and risk-management processes that generate insight and drive continuous improvement. Interpret changing legislation and regulation, ensuring risks are understood, mitigated and managed effectively. Advise executive leaders on SHE risk across business activity, strategic growth, acquisitions and due diligence. Build and lead a high performing SHE Centre of Excellence and strengthen capability across a wider professional community of approximately 130 colleagues. Work with senior governance stakeholders on regulatory processes, insurance risk, claims management and plc-level oversight. Represent Greencore with regulators, industry bodies and other external stakeholders, enhancing our reputation and influence. Lead the environmental dimension of the Group SHE agenda and support delivery of our wider sustainability commitments. The role will ideally be based at our Leeds Head office and will involve regular travel across our UK manufacturing and distribution network. What we're looking for We're looking for an established senior SHE leader who can operate credibly in the boardroom while remaining connected to the operational realities of a large, multi-site food-manufacturing organisation. This is a senior enterprise appointment requiring directly relevant scale and sector credibility; it is not intended as a first move into food manufacturing or a speculative step up. You will bring: Senior enterprise-level leadership experience in Safety, Health and Environment across a large, complex and geographically dispersed organisation. Substantial senior SHE leadership experience in food manufacturing. Exceptionally, we may consider a closely comparable high-volume, multi-site and highly regulated manufacturing environment with a genuinely similar operational-risk profile and workforce complexity. Current Chartered status with IOSH (CMIOSH or CFIOSH) and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation. A strong record of developing and implementing SHE strategy, standards and governance across a complex organisation. Evidence of leading large-scale transformation or integration, including behavioural and cultural change, leadership alignment and the implementation of consistent standards across previously distinct operations. Experience of regulatory processes, risk oversight, insurance risk and claims management. The credibility to influence, advise and constructively challenge executive leaders, operational stakeholders, regulators and external partners. Strong communication, judgement and relationship-building skills. Post-acquisition integration experience and genuine ownership of environmental or sustainability strategy would be particularly valuable. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Annual performance bonus and long-term incentive opportunity Car allowance Family private medical cover Competitive matched pension contributions Life assurance Company share-save scheme Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a comprehensive wellbeing platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with development opportunities to help you succeed and continue building your career. We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct-to-store network enables us to deliver fresh and frozen food, both our own and from trusted partners, to thousands of stores every day. This is a significant moment for Greencore. As our new Safety, Health and Environment Director, you'll have the opportunity to shape the strategy, standards and culture of an enlarged organisation and make a lasting difference to colleagues across our business. What you'll be doing Reporting at executive level, you'll provide enterprise leadership for Safety, Health and Environment through a Centre of Excellence model. You'll set the strategic direction and establish the policies, standards, assurance and capability needed to protect our people, enable safe growth and embed a proactive, values-led safety culture. You will: Develop and lead the Group SHE strategy, translating it into clear standards, frameworks and implementation plans across the business. Provide visible leadership for behavioural and cultural change, building ownership and capability among leaders and operational teams. Establish consistent Group-wide performance, assurance, incident and risk-management processes that generate insight and drive continuous improvement. Interpret changing legislation and regulation, ensuring risks are understood, mitigated and managed effectively. Advise executive leaders on SHE risk across business activity, strategic growth, acquisitions and due diligence. Build and lead a high performing SHE Centre of Excellence and strengthen capability across a wider professional community of approximately 130 colleagues. Work with senior governance stakeholders on regulatory processes, insurance risk, claims management and plc-level oversight. Represent Greencore with regulators, industry bodies and other external stakeholders, enhancing our reputation and influence. Lead the environmental dimension of the Group SHE agenda and support delivery of our wider sustainability commitments. The role will ideally be based at our Leeds Head office and will involve regular travel across our UK manufacturing and distribution network. What we're looking for We're looking for an established senior SHE leader who can operate credibly in the boardroom while remaining connected to the operational realities of a large, multi-site food-manufacturing organisation. This is a senior enterprise appointment requiring directly relevant scale and sector credibility; it is not intended as a first move into food manufacturing or a speculative step up. You will bring: Senior enterprise-level leadership experience in Safety, Health and Environment across a large, complex and geographically dispersed organisation. Substantial senior SHE leadership experience in food manufacturing. Exceptionally, we may consider a closely comparable high-volume, multi-site and highly regulated manufacturing environment with a genuinely similar operational-risk profile and workforce complexity. Current Chartered status with IOSH (CMIOSH or CFIOSH) and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation. A strong record of developing and implementing SHE strategy, standards and governance across a complex organisation. Evidence of leading large-scale transformation or integration, including behavioural and cultural change, leadership alignment and the implementation of consistent standards across previously distinct operations. Experience of regulatory processes, risk oversight, insurance risk and claims management. The credibility to influence, advise and constructively challenge executive leaders, operational stakeholders, regulators and external partners. Strong communication, judgement and relationship-building skills. Post-acquisition integration experience and genuine ownership of environmental or sustainability strategy would be particularly valuable. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Annual performance bonus and long-term incentive opportunity Car allowance Family private medical cover Competitive matched pension contributions Life assurance Company share-save scheme Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a comprehensive wellbeing platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with development opportunities to help you succeed and continue building your career. We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date.
Sales Director Location: Hybrid Office based in Leicester, LE19 1SU Salary: Package of £105,000 - £110,000 inc. of car allowance + Up to £30,000 Commission Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You Mercia, part of Wilmington Plc, is seeking a highly professional and strategically minded Sales Director to lead commercial growth across our expanding portfolio. We are looking for someone who comes from a professional, regulated financial environment ideally accounting, audit, tax, or banking with a proven ability to win, grow and develop new business within a modern B2B sales operation. You will oversee a team of 15, form a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, and play a central role in driving sustainable growth. We are looking for a calm, considerate and rational leader who brings credibility, strong commercial judgement, and a sophisticated approach to relationship-led sales. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned commercial leader or a Commercial Director ready to step up into a broader strategic role. You must also bring an awareness of AI advancements and a willingness to adopt new technologies to enhance sales capability and client engagement. Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job purpose, tasks and responsibilities The role will develop, lead and progress commercial opportunities to accelerate Mercia s growth and performance. You will shape and execute a focused growth strategy while evolving our commercial approach across strategy, leadership, sales performance and client development. You Will Be Responsible For: • Developing, implementing and managing the sales strategy and ensure a consistent corporate image across all channels • Leading, motivating and developing a sales team of 15, ensuring high performance, collaboration and accountability • Defining and driving a modern, ethical and consultative sales culture aligned with professional services markets • Identifying client needs and co-create tailored commercial solutions across Mercia s Promote, Support and Train offerings • Driving new business acquisition, secure major wins, and expand strategic accounts • Leading forecasting, pipeline management, sector targeting and performance goal-setting to grow market share • Planning and optimising sales lead-generation campaigns and measure performance • Preparing and presenting commercial reports, including sales results and growth opportunities • Analysing sales performance against targets to determine effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly and maintain strong senior-level relationships with key accounts • Acting as an escalation point for major client discussions, ensuring exceptional standards of service • Providing client insights to product teams to support continuous product and service improvements • Championing the use of Salesforce to enhance targeting, pipeline management and sales execution • Managing the sales and marketing cost budgets responsibly • Representing Mercia professionally at senior client meetings and industry events • Driving modernisation within the sales function, including adoption of AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies What s the Best Thing About This Role This role gives you direct influence over Mercia s commercial strategy and growth trajectory. You ll guide a talented sales team, shape our approach to client engagement, and play a key part in driving the success of a market-leading professional services brand. It s a role with significant autonomy, visibility and real impact. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role You will be expected to deliver strong results quickly while simultaneously embedding a more modern, data-led and client-centric sales approach. Balancing strategic leadership, team development, new business acquisition and stakeholder management requires a calm, structured and commercially astute leader. To be successful in this role, you must have: • Strong B2B sales leadership experience within accounting, tax, audit, or banking/finance • Demonstrable success in winning, growing, and developing new business • Experience leading high-performing teams and influencing at SLT level • Ability to operate strategically while driving day-to-day performance • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders • A modern, analytical and client-centric approach to sales, with strong numeracy and resilience • A leadership style that is professional, calm, considerate and rational • Awareness of AI developments and openness to using technology to enhance performance To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Experience selling into professional services, ideally the accountancy marketplace • Understanding of regulatory environments affecting finance, audit and tax teams • Ability to use data and analytics to shape sales decisions • Confidence representing the business at senior meetings and industry events • A collaborative, cross-functional mindset We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Mercia, part of Wilmington plc, is a leading provider of training, compliance and support services to the UK accountancy profession. Our focus is on helping accountants stay ahead of regulatory change and technical updates while supporting their development through practical learning resources. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Sales Director Location: Hybrid Office based in Leicester, LE19 1SU Salary: Package of £105,000 - £110,000 inc. of car allowance + Up to £30,000 Commission Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You Mercia, part of Wilmington Plc, is seeking a highly professional and strategically minded Sales Director to lead commercial growth across our expanding portfolio. We are looking for someone who comes from a professional, regulated financial environment ideally accounting, audit, tax, or banking with a proven ability to win, grow and develop new business within a modern B2B sales operation. You will oversee a team of 15, form a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, and play a central role in driving sustainable growth. We are looking for a calm, considerate and rational leader who brings credibility, strong commercial judgement, and a sophisticated approach to relationship-led sales. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned commercial leader or a Commercial Director ready to step up into a broader strategic role. You must also bring an awareness of AI advancements and a willingness to adopt new technologies to enhance sales capability and client engagement. Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job purpose, tasks and responsibilities The role will develop, lead and progress commercial opportunities to accelerate Mercia s growth and performance. You will shape and execute a focused growth strategy while evolving our commercial approach across strategy, leadership, sales performance and client development. You Will Be Responsible For: • Developing, implementing and managing the sales strategy and ensure a consistent corporate image across all channels • Leading, motivating and developing a sales team of 15, ensuring high performance, collaboration and accountability • Defining and driving a modern, ethical and consultative sales culture aligned with professional services markets • Identifying client needs and co-create tailored commercial solutions across Mercia s Promote, Support and Train offerings • Driving new business acquisition, secure major wins, and expand strategic accounts • Leading forecasting, pipeline management, sector targeting and performance goal-setting to grow market share • Planning and optimising sales lead-generation campaigns and measure performance • Preparing and presenting commercial reports, including sales results and growth opportunities • Analysing sales performance against targets to determine effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly and maintain strong senior-level relationships with key accounts • Acting as an escalation point for major client discussions, ensuring exceptional standards of service • Providing client insights to product teams to support continuous product and service improvements • Championing the use of Salesforce to enhance targeting, pipeline management and sales execution • Managing the sales and marketing cost budgets responsibly • Representing Mercia professionally at senior client meetings and industry events • Driving modernisation within the sales function, including adoption of AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies What s the Best Thing About This Role This role gives you direct influence over Mercia s commercial strategy and growth trajectory. You ll guide a talented sales team, shape our approach to client engagement, and play a key part in driving the success of a market-leading professional services brand. It s a role with significant autonomy, visibility and real impact. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role You will be expected to deliver strong results quickly while simultaneously embedding a more modern, data-led and client-centric sales approach. Balancing strategic leadership, team development, new business acquisition and stakeholder management requires a calm, structured and commercially astute leader. To be successful in this role, you must have: • Strong B2B sales leadership experience within accounting, tax, audit, or banking/finance • Demonstrable success in winning, growing, and developing new business • Experience leading high-performing teams and influencing at SLT level • Ability to operate strategically while driving day-to-day performance • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders • A modern, analytical and client-centric approach to sales, with strong numeracy and resilience • A leadership style that is professional, calm, considerate and rational • Awareness of AI developments and openness to using technology to enhance performance To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Experience selling into professional services, ideally the accountancy marketplace • Understanding of regulatory environments affecting finance, audit and tax teams • Ability to use data and analytics to shape sales decisions • Confidence representing the business at senior meetings and industry events • A collaborative, cross-functional mindset We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Mercia, part of Wilmington plc, is a leading provider of training, compliance and support services to the UK accountancy profession. Our focus is on helping accountants stay ahead of regulatory change and technical updates while supporting their development through practical learning resources. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Sales Development Representative Location: Hybrid - Leicester, LE19 1SU Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (DoE) + Commission Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You You've already got some sales experience and you know that to succeed, you need to have good conversations, ask the right questions and be prepared to put the effort in! You're happy working towards targets, comfortable picking up the phone, and don't take a knock-back personally. Joining Mercia (part of Wilmington plc) means joining a trusted business with a strong reputation and a loyal customer base. You'll be speaking with prospective and existing customers, uncovering new opportunities and helping customers get the most from our services. It's a role where you'll develop your sales skills and have support from our experienced sales team. If you're looking for a role where you can keep learning and and build a long-term sales career, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! As our Sales Development Representative, you'll be one of the first people our customers speak to. You'll spend your time talking to prospective and existing clients, qualifying opportunities, responding to enquiries and helping our sales team connect with the right people. You'll also play an important role in retaining customers and supporting renewals, giving you exposure to the full sales cycle and the opportunity to develop valuable commercial skills. Your responsibilities will include: • Reaching out to prospective customers by phone, email and other channels to generate new business opportunities. • Qualifying leads and arranging high-quality meetings for the wider sales team. • Responding to customer enquiries through our sales inbox, web chat and other contact channels. • Building relationships with customers and helping them find the right solution for their needs. • Speaking with customers who are considering cancelling their service, understanding their concerns and exploring ways we can support them. • Contacting customers about upcoming renewals and helping identify opportunities to continue and strengthen the relationship. • Keeping customer records and sales opportunities accurate and up to date within our CRM system. • Sharing customer feedback and insights that can help improve our products, services and overall customer experience. • Acting as a positive ambassador for Mercia, delivering a professional and friendly experience in every interaction. What s the Best Thing About This Role You'll get exposure to lots of different types of sales conversations from generating new opportunities and qualifying leads to supporting renewals and customer retention. You'll be trusted to make things happen, and every meeting booked, customer retained and opportunity created will contribute to the team's success. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role It's a busy role with a lot to keep on top of. You could be following up on new enquiries one minute and speaking with a customer who's thinking about cancelling the next. You'll need to stay organised, manage multiple priorities and remain positive when conversations don't always go your way. To be successful in this role, you must have: • Experience in a B2B sales, customer service or account management role. • The confidence to build rapport quickly and have great conversations with customers. • The ability to stay calm and professional when handling objections or more challenging discussions. • Strong organisational skills, with a good eye for detail and confidence using CRM systems to manage your work. • Experience using tools such as Salesforce, or similar CRM and sales engagement platforms. • A positive, resilient approach and the motivation to work towards targets. • The ability to juggle multiple enquiries and priorities without losing focus. • Confidence discussing renewals, retention and customer cancellations in a professional and empathetic way. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Mercia, part of Wilmington plc, is a leading provider of training, compliance, and support services to the UK accountancy profession. Our focus is on helping accountants stay ahead of regulatory change and technical updates while supporting their development through practical learning resources. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Sales Development Representative Location: Hybrid - Leicester, LE19 1SU Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (DoE) + Commission Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You You've already got some sales experience and you know that to succeed, you need to have good conversations, ask the right questions and be prepared to put the effort in! You're happy working towards targets, comfortable picking up the phone, and don't take a knock-back personally. Joining Mercia (part of Wilmington plc) means joining a trusted business with a strong reputation and a loyal customer base. You'll be speaking with prospective and existing customers, uncovering new opportunities and helping customers get the most from our services. It's a role where you'll develop your sales skills and have support from our experienced sales team. If you're looking for a role where you can keep learning and and build a long-term sales career, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! As our Sales Development Representative, you'll be one of the first people our customers speak to. You'll spend your time talking to prospective and existing clients, qualifying opportunities, responding to enquiries and helping our sales team connect with the right people. You'll also play an important role in retaining customers and supporting renewals, giving you exposure to the full sales cycle and the opportunity to develop valuable commercial skills. Your responsibilities will include: • Reaching out to prospective customers by phone, email and other channels to generate new business opportunities. • Qualifying leads and arranging high-quality meetings for the wider sales team. • Responding to customer enquiries through our sales inbox, web chat and other contact channels. • Building relationships with customers and helping them find the right solution for their needs. • Speaking with customers who are considering cancelling their service, understanding their concerns and exploring ways we can support them. • Contacting customers about upcoming renewals and helping identify opportunities to continue and strengthen the relationship. • Keeping customer records and sales opportunities accurate and up to date within our CRM system. • Sharing customer feedback and insights that can help improve our products, services and overall customer experience. • Acting as a positive ambassador for Mercia, delivering a professional and friendly experience in every interaction. What s the Best Thing About This Role You'll get exposure to lots of different types of sales conversations from generating new opportunities and qualifying leads to supporting renewals and customer retention. You'll be trusted to make things happen, and every meeting booked, customer retained and opportunity created will contribute to the team's success. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role It's a busy role with a lot to keep on top of. You could be following up on new enquiries one minute and speaking with a customer who's thinking about cancelling the next. You'll need to stay organised, manage multiple priorities and remain positive when conversations don't always go your way. To be successful in this role, you must have: • Experience in a B2B sales, customer service or account management role. • The confidence to build rapport quickly and have great conversations with customers. • The ability to stay calm and professional when handling objections or more challenging discussions. • Strong organisational skills, with a good eye for detail and confidence using CRM systems to manage your work. • Experience using tools such as Salesforce, or similar CRM and sales engagement platforms. • A positive, resilient approach and the motivation to work towards targets. • The ability to juggle multiple enquiries and priorities without losing focus. • Confidence discussing renewals, retention and customer cancellations in a professional and empathetic way. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Mercia, part of Wilmington plc, is a leading provider of training, compliance, and support services to the UK accountancy profession. Our focus is on helping accountants stay ahead of regulatory change and technical updates while supporting their development through practical learning resources. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
North West 3-4 Days per Week On Site 3-6 Month Contract 300- 400 per day (dependent on experience) Our client is seeking an experienced interim Risk & Compliance professional to provide immediate support during a critical period of organisational assurance and accreditation activity. This is a hands-on role focused on strengthening the organisation's risk management processes and ensuring that quality management documentation is fully prepared and maintained ahead of an upcoming ISO 9001 accreditation inspection. The assignment is expected to last between three and six months while a longer-term solution is considered. The Role You will take own the risk management framework, ensuring risk registers are up to date, actions are progressed, and key risks are appropriately reported and managed. You will also lead the organisation's preparation for ISO 9001 accreditation activity, reviewing and updating quality management documentation, policies, procedures and supporting evidence. Working closely with senior leaders across the business, you will provide assurance that compliance, governance and quality processes are operating effectively and identify opportunities for improvement. Key Priorities Review, update and maintain organisational risk registers. Ensure risks have appropriate controls, mitigations and ownership arrangements in place. Support the preparation and organisation of evidence for ISO 9001 accreditation and external audits. Review and update quality management policies, procedures and related documentation. Lead quality and risk reporting for senior management and Board consideration. Support governance, compliance and assurance processes across the organisation. Advise managers on risk management and quality improvement activity. Identify gaps in documentation and implement practical solutions to ensure compliance. About You We are looking for an experienced quality, risk, governance or compliance professional who can quickly establish credibility and deliver improvements in a fast-paced environment. You will ideally have: Experience of risk management and maintaining corporate risk registers. Experience supporting or leading ISO 9001 accreditation, audits or quality inspections. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Experience working with senior stakeholders and producing reports for Boards or leadership teams. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently. Experience within NHS, healthcare, estates, facilities management or public sector organisations is important. Contract Details 3-6 month interim assignment. 300- 400 per day. Part-time opportunity (3-4 days per week). Predominantly site-based role in the North West. Immediate start preferred. Further information For further information, please contact Jonathan Phillips
Jul 31, 2026
Contractor
North West 3-4 Days per Week On Site 3-6 Month Contract 300- 400 per day (dependent on experience) Our client is seeking an experienced interim Risk & Compliance professional to provide immediate support during a critical period of organisational assurance and accreditation activity. This is a hands-on role focused on strengthening the organisation's risk management processes and ensuring that quality management documentation is fully prepared and maintained ahead of an upcoming ISO 9001 accreditation inspection. The assignment is expected to last between three and six months while a longer-term solution is considered. The Role You will take own the risk management framework, ensuring risk registers are up to date, actions are progressed, and key risks are appropriately reported and managed. You will also lead the organisation's preparation for ISO 9001 accreditation activity, reviewing and updating quality management documentation, policies, procedures and supporting evidence. Working closely with senior leaders across the business, you will provide assurance that compliance, governance and quality processes are operating effectively and identify opportunities for improvement. Key Priorities Review, update and maintain organisational risk registers. Ensure risks have appropriate controls, mitigations and ownership arrangements in place. Support the preparation and organisation of evidence for ISO 9001 accreditation and external audits. Review and update quality management policies, procedures and related documentation. Lead quality and risk reporting for senior management and Board consideration. Support governance, compliance and assurance processes across the organisation. Advise managers on risk management and quality improvement activity. Identify gaps in documentation and implement practical solutions to ensure compliance. About You We are looking for an experienced quality, risk, governance or compliance professional who can quickly establish credibility and deliver improvements in a fast-paced environment. You will ideally have: Experience of risk management and maintaining corporate risk registers. Experience supporting or leading ISO 9001 accreditation, audits or quality inspections. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Experience working with senior stakeholders and producing reports for Boards or leadership teams. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently. Experience within NHS, healthcare, estates, facilities management or public sector organisations is important. Contract Details 3-6 month interim assignment. 300- 400 per day. Part-time opportunity (3-4 days per week). Predominantly site-based role in the North West. Immediate start preferred. Further information For further information, please contact Jonathan Phillips
Head of Care - Education Division based across England and Wales LA2 CF15 CA1 RH14 The Head of Care is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational management of care services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and person-centred care. The post holder will provide direction, leadership, and oversight to care teams, driving continuous improvement and ensuring services meet regulatory standards, organisational values, and the needs of service users. Working across a group of six specialist college sites. Lancaster, Blackpool, South Lake, Carlisle , Billingshurst and Cardiff. The position requires regular travel across these education services Working closely with senior stakeholders, the Head of Care will lead on service development, quality assurance, workforce planning, and performance management. The role requires a strong focus on governance, compliance, and innovation to enhance outcomes and maintain excellence across all areas of care provision. Key priorities include fostering a positive, inclusive culture; ensuring effective safeguarding practices; managing resources efficiently; and delivering sustainable, high-performing services aligned with organisational objectives. Job Responsibilities for Head of Care 1. Strategic Leadership & Service Development Develop and implement a care strategy aligned with organisational and educational priorities. Lead the integration of care and education to ensure cohesive learner pathways, reflecting the model of close liaison between education and residential services. Promote innovation in care delivery, including person-centred approaches and assistive technologies. Contribute to executive decision-making and long-term organisational planning. Extensive travel nationally supporting both pre-school primary, secondary and P19 provisions within the division. 2. Quality, Compliance & Clinical Governance Ensure all services meet CQC, Ofsted, and safeguarding standards, always maintaining inspection readiness Establish robust quality assurance frameworks, including audits, service reviews, and continuous improvement cycles. Oversee the development and audit of person-centred care plans and clinical protocols, ensuring consistency and quality across services. Lead systems that ensure safe practice in areas such as medication, infection control, and delegated healthcare tasks. Provide senior oversight of systems supporting learners with complex health needs, including enteral feeding, epilepsy care, respiratory support, moving and handling, intimate care, continence support, dysphagia management, medication administration and delegated clinical tasks, ensuring that staff are appropriately trained, assessed as competent and regularly reviewed. Work with nursing, therapy and external health professionals to ensure that clinical delegation, competency sign-off, escalation pathways and emergency protocols are robust, current and consistently implemented. Lead implementation and optimisation of digital care systems, reporting platforms, and data dashboards. Ensure data integrity and real-time oversight of service performance. 3. Safeguarding & Risk Management Provide executive oversight of safeguarding across the organisation, building on the expectation that care leaders hold DSL/DDSL responsibilities. Ensure robust systems for risk assessment, behaviour support, and safe care practices are implemented and monitored. Promote a strong safeguarding culture aligned with statutory guidance and best practice 4. Operational Leadership Provide oversight and direction to service leads across the portfolio. Ensure effective delivery of care services that meet individual learner needs, health requirements, and personal outcomes. Lead on admissions, transition, and compatibility decisions, ensuring accurate assessment of needs and provision capacity. Act as the senior escalation point for complex care issues, families, and external stakeholders. 5. Workforce Leadership & Culture Lead the recruitment, development, and retention of a skilled multidisciplinary workforce, including nurses, care staff, and support workers. Ensure effective supervision, appraisal, and competency frameworks, reflecting expectations for ongoing training and practice checks. Drive a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous professional development. Address underperformance and support staff progression through structured HR processes. Provide oversight of safe staffing models across complex care provision, ensuring that staffing levels, skill mix, training, supervision and deployment are matched to learner need and risk. 6. Integration with Education Ensure care provision actively supports learning, communication, and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes. Promote approaches that enable student voice, independence, and participation in their own care. Work collaboratively with education leaders to align care strategies with EHCP outcomes and curriculum delivery. 7. Multi-Disciplinary & Stakeholder Engagement Lead effective collaboration with therapy teams, healthcare professionals, commissioners, and families. Represent the organisation in external forums, inspections, and partnership meetings. Ensure strong communication systems that enable consistent, high-quality service delivery. 8. Performance, Reporting & Governance Monitor and report on service performance, quality metrics, and learner outcomes. Ensure high-quality documentation and reporting for regulators, commissioners, and senior leaders. Use insight and data to drive service improvement and innovation. This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company. Knowledge, skills and competency for Head of Care Experience Senior leadership experience in education, residential care, or integrated services Proven ability to deliver high-quality, compliant services in complex care environments Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and large-scale service delivery Knowledge & Expertise Strong understanding of CQC and Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding, and health & social care regulation Expertise in person-centred care planning, clinical governance, and quality assurance Knowledge of Preparing for Adulthood and specialist education settings Leadership Capabilities Strategic thinking and system leadership Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to drive cultural change and continuous improvement Role Impact This role extends by: Providing portfolio-wide leadership and strategic direction Ensuring consistent standards across multiple services Embedding integration between care, health, and education Holding accountability for quality, compliance, safeguarding, and outcomes at scale Qualifications for Head of Care Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management Social care degree including adults young people and children. Salary for Head of Care 65,000 plus performance bonus For more information on the role of Head of Care Education Division Contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Head of Care - Education Division based across England and Wales LA2 CF15 CA1 RH14 The Head of Care is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational management of care services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and person-centred care. The post holder will provide direction, leadership, and oversight to care teams, driving continuous improvement and ensuring services meet regulatory standards, organisational values, and the needs of service users. Working across a group of six specialist college sites. Lancaster, Blackpool, South Lake, Carlisle , Billingshurst and Cardiff. The position requires regular travel across these education services Working closely with senior stakeholders, the Head of Care will lead on service development, quality assurance, workforce planning, and performance management. The role requires a strong focus on governance, compliance, and innovation to enhance outcomes and maintain excellence across all areas of care provision. Key priorities include fostering a positive, inclusive culture; ensuring effective safeguarding practices; managing resources efficiently; and delivering sustainable, high-performing services aligned with organisational objectives. Job Responsibilities for Head of Care 1. Strategic Leadership & Service Development Develop and implement a care strategy aligned with organisational and educational priorities. Lead the integration of care and education to ensure cohesive learner pathways, reflecting the model of close liaison between education and residential services. Promote innovation in care delivery, including person-centred approaches and assistive technologies. Contribute to executive decision-making and long-term organisational planning. Extensive travel nationally supporting both pre-school primary, secondary and P19 provisions within the division. 2. Quality, Compliance & Clinical Governance Ensure all services meet CQC, Ofsted, and safeguarding standards, always maintaining inspection readiness Establish robust quality assurance frameworks, including audits, service reviews, and continuous improvement cycles. Oversee the development and audit of person-centred care plans and clinical protocols, ensuring consistency and quality across services. Lead systems that ensure safe practice in areas such as medication, infection control, and delegated healthcare tasks. Provide senior oversight of systems supporting learners with complex health needs, including enteral feeding, epilepsy care, respiratory support, moving and handling, intimate care, continence support, dysphagia management, medication administration and delegated clinical tasks, ensuring that staff are appropriately trained, assessed as competent and regularly reviewed. Work with nursing, therapy and external health professionals to ensure that clinical delegation, competency sign-off, escalation pathways and emergency protocols are robust, current and consistently implemented. Lead implementation and optimisation of digital care systems, reporting platforms, and data dashboards. Ensure data integrity and real-time oversight of service performance. 3. Safeguarding & Risk Management Provide executive oversight of safeguarding across the organisation, building on the expectation that care leaders hold DSL/DDSL responsibilities. Ensure robust systems for risk assessment, behaviour support, and safe care practices are implemented and monitored. Promote a strong safeguarding culture aligned with statutory guidance and best practice 4. Operational Leadership Provide oversight and direction to service leads across the portfolio. Ensure effective delivery of care services that meet individual learner needs, health requirements, and personal outcomes. Lead on admissions, transition, and compatibility decisions, ensuring accurate assessment of needs and provision capacity. Act as the senior escalation point for complex care issues, families, and external stakeholders. 5. Workforce Leadership & Culture Lead the recruitment, development, and retention of a skilled multidisciplinary workforce, including nurses, care staff, and support workers. Ensure effective supervision, appraisal, and competency frameworks, reflecting expectations for ongoing training and practice checks. Drive a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous professional development. Address underperformance and support staff progression through structured HR processes. Provide oversight of safe staffing models across complex care provision, ensuring that staffing levels, skill mix, training, supervision and deployment are matched to learner need and risk. 6. Integration with Education Ensure care provision actively supports learning, communication, and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes. Promote approaches that enable student voice, independence, and participation in their own care. Work collaboratively with education leaders to align care strategies with EHCP outcomes and curriculum delivery. 7. Multi-Disciplinary & Stakeholder Engagement Lead effective collaboration with therapy teams, healthcare professionals, commissioners, and families. Represent the organisation in external forums, inspections, and partnership meetings. Ensure strong communication systems that enable consistent, high-quality service delivery. 8. Performance, Reporting & Governance Monitor and report on service performance, quality metrics, and learner outcomes. Ensure high-quality documentation and reporting for regulators, commissioners, and senior leaders. Use insight and data to drive service improvement and innovation. This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company. Knowledge, skills and competency for Head of Care Experience Senior leadership experience in education, residential care, or integrated services Proven ability to deliver high-quality, compliant services in complex care environments Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and large-scale service delivery Knowledge & Expertise Strong understanding of CQC and Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding, and health & social care regulation Expertise in person-centred care planning, clinical governance, and quality assurance Knowledge of Preparing for Adulthood and specialist education settings Leadership Capabilities Strategic thinking and system leadership Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to drive cultural change and continuous improvement Role Impact This role extends by: Providing portfolio-wide leadership and strategic direction Ensuring consistent standards across multiple services Embedding integration between care, health, and education Holding accountability for quality, compliance, safeguarding, and outcomes at scale Qualifications for Head of Care Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management Social care degree including adults young people and children. Salary for Head of Care 65,000 plus performance bonus For more information on the role of Head of Care Education Division Contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions
Head of Finance 70,000 - 75,000 a year - Full-time Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Office based position, with free parking on-site Hybrid working (1 day per week) available after 3-6 months Our client on the outskirts of Colchester are seeking a Head of Finance to join the senior team at a very exciting time for the business. The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership of the finance function, ensuring the business remains financially robust, commercially focused and well governed. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and operational leaders to shape strategy, support sustainable growth and provide financial insight. Key duties: Develop and deliver the financial strategy, aligned to corporate objectives and long-term business plans Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Managing Director, Board and Senior Leadership Team Lead financial modelling and scenario planning to support growth, investment and service development Monitor developments within the adult social care sector and advise on the financial impact of changes in commissioning, funding and regulation Lead the annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes Develop and lead an annual strategy for fee uplifts, using financial analysis, market intelligence and bench-marking to support negotiations with local authorities, NHS commissioners and other funding bodies Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, cash flow projections and performance analysis Monitor financial performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities Work with operational managers to improve budget management and financial accountability Prepare high-quality financial reports, forecasts and business cases for the Board Present complex financial information clearly to support informed decision-making Support the Board in meeting its governance responsibilities through robust financial reporting, assurance and risk management Lead the financial appraisal, modelling and due diligence of acquisitions, mergers and new services Work with external advisers throughout acquisition processes. Support post-acquisition integration, ensuring effective financial controls, reporting and performance monitoring Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards and regulatory obligations Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process Oversee tax, VAT, payroll and statutory reporting requirements Monitor occupancy, staffing costs, agency spend and service profitability Oversee cash flow, working capital and banking arrangements Ensure effective debtor management and income collection Lead the development of finance systems, reporting and internal processes Promote automation and technology to improve efficiency and reporting capability Lead, develop and motivate the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture Candidate requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA). Can consider QBE Evidence of continuing professional development Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role Adult social care, healthcare or another regulated sector would be a strong advantage Experience reporting to Boards or Trustees and presenting strategic financial information Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting and financial control Experience managing external audit and regulatory compliance Financial modelling, business planning and commercial decision support Experience supporting acquisitions, organisational growth or major business change Experience leading and developing finance teams Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance 70,000 - 75,000 a year - Full-time Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Office based position, with free parking on-site Hybrid working (1 day per week) available after 3-6 months Our client on the outskirts of Colchester are seeking a Head of Finance to join the senior team at a very exciting time for the business. The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership of the finance function, ensuring the business remains financially robust, commercially focused and well governed. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and operational leaders to shape strategy, support sustainable growth and provide financial insight. Key duties: Develop and deliver the financial strategy, aligned to corporate objectives and long-term business plans Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Managing Director, Board and Senior Leadership Team Lead financial modelling and scenario planning to support growth, investment and service development Monitor developments within the adult social care sector and advise on the financial impact of changes in commissioning, funding and regulation Lead the annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes Develop and lead an annual strategy for fee uplifts, using financial analysis, market intelligence and bench-marking to support negotiations with local authorities, NHS commissioners and other funding bodies Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, cash flow projections and performance analysis Monitor financial performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities Work with operational managers to improve budget management and financial accountability Prepare high-quality financial reports, forecasts and business cases for the Board Present complex financial information clearly to support informed decision-making Support the Board in meeting its governance responsibilities through robust financial reporting, assurance and risk management Lead the financial appraisal, modelling and due diligence of acquisitions, mergers and new services Work with external advisers throughout acquisition processes. Support post-acquisition integration, ensuring effective financial controls, reporting and performance monitoring Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards and regulatory obligations Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process Oversee tax, VAT, payroll and statutory reporting requirements Monitor occupancy, staffing costs, agency spend and service profitability Oversee cash flow, working capital and banking arrangements Ensure effective debtor management and income collection Lead the development of finance systems, reporting and internal processes Promote automation and technology to improve efficiency and reporting capability Lead, develop and motivate the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture Candidate requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA). Can consider QBE Evidence of continuing professional development Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role Adult social care, healthcare or another regulated sector would be a strong advantage Experience reporting to Boards or Trustees and presenting strategic financial information Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting and financial control Experience managing external audit and regulatory compliance Financial modelling, business planning and commercial decision support Experience supporting acquisitions, organisational growth or major business change Experience leading and developing finance teams Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
