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(Deputy Chief Governance Officer - 3 months - hybrid Shrewsbury - £790 (neg) pday) Our client is seeking a highly experienced Deputy Chief Governance Officer (Health sector) to work on a hybrid basis - 3 days in Shrewsbury p/wk. Daily rate is negotiable depending on relevant experience The Deputy Group Chief Governance Officer is a senior leadership role, responsible for supporting the development and delivery of an integrated governance framework across the Group. The post holder will provide strategic leadership across the full portfolio Qualifications Chartered Governance Institute Qualifying Programme qualification and/or Masters level qualification Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable: Relevant professional qualification in governance, company secretarial practice, legal, risk management, or information governance Management qualification or equivalent leadership experience Knowledge, behaviours experience Significant senior leadership experience within governance, corporate affairs, risk, assurance or a related function within the NHS Demonstrable experience of advising Boards, Committees, Chairs and Executive Directors on governance, risk and regulatory matters Experience of developing, implementing and improving governance and assurance frameworks Experience of leading teams and delivering complex programmes of work through others Experience of working across organisational boundaries and building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders Strong understanding of NHS governance, accountability and regulatory frameworks Knowledge of risk management, Board Assurance Frameworks and organisational assurance processes Knowledge of information governance, data protection and information risk management principles Understanding of Freedom to. Experience required: Outstanding leadership and people management skills provide credible strategic advice and constructive challenge to Boards and Executive teams interpret and communicate highly complex governance, legal, regulatory and organisational issues Strong analytical and problem - solving skills Excellent report-writing and presentation skills Ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Strong influencing and negotiation skills Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion when handling highly sensitive matters Ability to lead across organisational boundaries and through Matrix arrangements Skilled facilitator of Board development and organisational learning Experience of programme governance and large - scale transformation oversight Other Participation in on-call arrangements

Deputy IT Director Location - Birmingham Salary - 100,000 - 130,000 + package Hybrid Working The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Deputy IT Director to lead the strategic development, transformation and delivery of enterprise applications, data and digital technology services within a complex, multi-site organisation. This is a senior leadership role focused on driving technology-enabled business transformation through modern enterprise applications, data platforms, reporting and analytics, systems integration and digital innovation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will shape the technology roadmap, modernise core business systems and ensure technology investments deliver measurable operational and commercial value. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with strong delivery leadership, building high-performing teams while driving continuous improvement across application development, business systems, data, reporting and enterprise technology. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the strategic roadmap for enterprise applications, data, reporting and digital platforms, ensuring technology investment supports organisational priorities. Lead the transformation and continual improvement of business-critical applications, driving modernisation, simplification and standardisation across the application landscape. Define and deliver application development, systems integration and enterprise architecture strategies that improve business capability, automation and scalability. Lead data and reporting functions, developing modern data platforms, governance, business intelligence and analytics capabilities that enable informed decision-making. Oversee the delivery of complex application, digital and transformation programmes, ensuring successful outcomes against scope, budget, timelines and business benefits. Establish effective governance and portfolio management processes to prioritise application enhancement, digital innovation and transformation initiatives. Work closely with business leaders to understand operational challenges and translate them into technology-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and customer outcomes. Drive adoption of Agile delivery, DevOps, automation and product-led operating models to accelerate technology delivery and continuous improvement. Lead internal development, application support and third-party delivery teams, creating a culture focused on innovation, quality and customer value. Manage strategic technology suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring high-quality delivery, commercial value and strong performance. Own budgets across applications, digital services and transformation programmes, ensuring effective investment planning and value realisation. Develop and mentor high-performing technology teams while building capability across application development, data engineering, business analysis and solution delivery. About You You will be an accomplished technology leader with experience delivering large-scale application, data and digital transformation within complex organisations. You will bring: Significant senior leadership experience across enterprise applications, software delivery and digital transformation. A proven track record of modernising business systems and delivering enterprise application strategies aligned to organisational objectives. Strong experience of application development, enterprise systems, systems integration, APIs and cloud-based platforms. Expertise in data platforms, reporting, business intelligence, analytics and data governance. Experience leading complex transformation portfolios, delivering measurable business change through technology. Knowledge of modern software engineering practices including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, automation and product-based delivery models. Strong commercial and financial management experience, including investment planning, budget ownership and supplier management. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence executive leaders and translate business requirements into technology solutions. Experience building and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams across applications, data, delivery and architecture. A collaborative leadership style with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement and technology-enabled business transformation. What We're Looking For This opportunity is suited to a strategic technology leader who is passionate about using enterprise applications, data and digital innovation to transform business performance. You will be recognised for your ability to shape technology strategy, modernise enterprise platforms, develop high-performing teams and deliver complex transformation programmes that create measurable business value through improved applications, data insight, reporting and digital capability. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Job Title: Interim Head of Sustainability & Campus Services Location: Birmingham Salary: £42,254 - £43,482 per annum - SS7 Job type: Full-Time, Fixed term until 11th June 2027. UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: University College Birmingham is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join our Estates & Facilities team as Interim Head of Sustainability & Campus Services. This exciting fixed-term opportunity will play a key role in delivering the University's sustainability ambitions while leading a range of campus services that directly support the student and staff experience. The post is offered on a fixed-term basis until June 2027. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities, you will lead the delivery of sustainability initiatives across campus, curriculum and community, working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive positive environmental change. You will champion the University's sustainability roadmap, oversee key projects, manage data and reporting requirements, and contribute to achieving ambitious sustainability targets and sector recognition. The role also provides leadership for Campus Services, including compliance, fire safety, planned preventative maintenance and car parking operations. You will be responsible for managing and developing teams, improving service performance, enhancing the customer experience, and ensuring the University continues to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of sustainability, excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, and experience of delivering improvement in a complex organisation. If you are passionate about sustainability, operational excellence and making a lasting impact, we would like to hear from you. Interview Dates: 10-11 September or 15-16 September 2026. Candidates will be required to deliver a presentation as part of the selection process. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Hybrid working opportunities Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 23rd August 2026. Interview Date - TBC. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Head of Sustainability, Interim Head of Sustainability, Sustainability Manager, Senior Sustainability Manager, Sustainability Lead, Sustainability Director, Environmental Sustainability Manager, Environmental Manager, Sustainability and Environment Manager, Sustainability Operations Manager, Sustainability Programme Manager, Sustainability Project Manager, ESG Manager, ESG Lead, Environmental Compliance Manager, Estates and Sustainability Manager, Head of Estates and Facilities, may also be considered for this role.

Service Director - Law, Democratic and Member Service (Monitoring Officer) Barnsley Council 111,254 per annum Permanent Overview of the Service Director - Law, Democratic and Member Service (Monitoring Officer) Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council to recruit to a key post within their leadership team. This role will lead the Legal Services, Democratic and Member Services, Data Protection and Complaints and act as the Monitoring Officer for the authority. The postholder will deliver high-quality decision-making support within the senior management team for the authority. They will provide professional advice to elected members and officers and ensure that all governance processes comply with statutory requirements and best practice. Key responsibilities of the Service Director - Law, Democratic and Member Service (Monitoring Officer) Line management: Legal Services, Democratic and Member services, Complaints and Data Protection. To play a key role in the Senior Management Team to ensure that strategic and local objectives are achieved within the Council portfolio. Lead on and develop key corporate reviews and council wide/cross departmental strategies, projects and policies. To be accountable for the financial performance of the service area. Ensure compliance with all legal, statutory requirements, standing orders, financial regulations of the Council and all appropriate areas as documented in the accountability framework. To ensure that performance and development reviews are undertaken by managers to develop high performing teams and that promote a positive organisational culture whereby employee skills and knowledge are enhanced to provide an effective customer focused service working to achieve strategic aims and objectives. General duties of the Service Director - Law, Democratic and Member Service (Monitoring Officer) Supporting the Executive Director - Core Services in ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Solicitor's Regulation Authority. Providing effective and transformational leadership in the delivery of complex service areas, including legal services, governance, elections and registration services this role ensures the council's vision, priorities and values are actively promoted and delivered in line with our Council Plan. Acting as the Councils Deputy Returning Officer and the Councils DPO. Ensuring the provision of high-level legal advice and undertaking related legal work across the areas set out below including advice to senior managers and elected members. This will include: Instructing Counsel or external solicitors firms where additional specialist expertise or capacity is required, managing the relationship and related resources in engaging with such providers and ensuring effective liaison between them and the relevant business unit. Undertaking high-level legal research. Drafting complex documents. Keeping up-to-date and disseminating within the organisation new developments in the law. Undertaking high level negotiation and mediation. Qualifications/experience: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with extensive experience in a similar role. Certificate to Practice. Evidence of continuing professional development in governance. Understanding of the corporate and political workings of a council. Significant experience as a Deputy Monitoring Officer or Monitoring Officer. Strong understanding of legislation affecting local government decision-making. Excellent leadership and managerial skills. Ability to influence, empower and motivate employees in the attainment of service and organisational goals. Understanding the legal, financial and political workings of local government and current best practice on tackling the kind of challenges that face local government services. Benefits of the Service Director - Law, Democratic and Member Service (Monitoring Officer) Competitive salary. Excellent pension scheme, up to 16.8% employer contribution. 31 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service and an additional 5 discretionary days used for Christmas shutdown etc. Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle to work, car leases, home electronics and childcare vouchers. Discounts on car parking, rail travel, eating out, leisure attractions and gym memberships. Family friendly policies including; excellent maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements. How to apply for the Service Director - Law, Democratic and Member Service (Monitoring Officer) If you feel you have the right experience and would like to apply, please submit your application now. For a confidential discussion about the role or to find out more about working at Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, contact Sara Robinson at Sellick Partnership. Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 23 August 2026. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Senior Finance Manager Location: Hailsham, BN27Salary: Competitive, DOEContract: Full time, PermanentHours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours - An element of flexibility as to when hours are workedBenefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment! Shape the Financial Future of a Global Manufacturing Business VACGEN is a world-leading manufacturer of ultra-high vacuum technology, supplying advanced solutions to some of the most innovative organisations in science, research, semiconductor and nuclear. We are seeking an ambitious, commercially minded Senior Finance Manager who is ready to step into a highly visible leadership position within our finance function. This role presents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance Manager seeking a pathway towards a Financial Controller role. This is far more than a reporting position. You will be a key business partner to senior leadership, driving financial insight, operational performance, strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment. As Senior Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycle while providing critical financial leadership across the business. You will play a central role in forecasting, budgeting, consolidation, board reporting, tax compliance, manufacturing finance and strategic projects. This role offers significant exposure to the Board and senior stakeholders, making it an ideal development opportunity for an individual with the capability and ambition to become a future Finance Director or CFO. As our Senior Finance Manager you will: Produce accurate monthly management accounts and support month-end, year-end and audit processes. Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, providing insightful analysis of financial performance and variances. Prepare board reports and presentations, delivering clear commercial and financial insights. Manage multi-company, multi-currency group consolidations and intercompany reporting. Oversee tax compliance, including VAT, payroll taxes, duties and corporation tax. Partner with business leaders to improve performance, reporting and decision-making. Support payroll and pension administration. Drive finance improvement projects and act as deputy to the Financial Controller. About You You are technically strong, commercially aware and comfortable operating within a sophisticated manufacturing environment. You enjoy understanding how a business truly works and can influence stakeholders through clear financial insight and credible leadership. Most importantly, you have the ambition and capability to grow into a broader finance leadership role over time. In order to be successful in this role you must have / be: ACCA qualified. Experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of standard costing and manufacturing absorption accounting. Experience managing multi-company and multi-currency consolidations. Proven track record producing management accounts, forecasts and budgets. Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, SUMIF, Index Match/XLOOKUP, analysis and dashboard reporting. Experience presenting financial information to senior stakeholders. It would be great if you had: Sage Payroll and Sage HR. Treasury experience in mitigating FX exposure and cash management Microsoft AX experience. Previous accountancy practice background followed by successful transition into industry. Why Join VACGEN Join a respected global manufacturing business with a strong heritage and international customer base. Gain direct exposure to senior leadership and Board-level reporting. Play a key role in shaping financial strategy and business performance. Develop your career within a business that can provide a genuine pathway towards future finance leadership. If you are an accomplished finance professional looking for a role that combines operational excellence, commercial influence and long-term leadership potential, we'd love to hear from you. Click on "APPLY" today, join us and make a difference!

A respected independent property and construction consultancy is seeking a Director of Monitoring Surveying to join their London team and play a central role in the continued growth of their Monitoring Surveying & Due Diligence division. This is a senior strategic appointment for an established Director of Monitoring Surveying with a strong reputation across lender advisory, development monitoring and due diligence. The successful Director of Monitoring Surveying will lead major commissions for institutional lenders, investors, developers and other key stakeholders, providing high-level advice across complex development projects. Alongside project delivery, the Director of Monitoring Surveying will take responsibility for strengthening senior client relationships, generating new instructions and supporting the commercial development of the service line. Working closely with the existing divisional leadership, the Director of Monitoring Surveying will also help shape future strategy, mentor team members and provide senior leadership across the department. This opportunity would suit an ambitious Director of Monitoring Surveying who wants genuine influence over the direction, succession planning and long-term expansion of an established specialist team. Director of Monitoring Surveying - Key Responsibilities: Leading complex monitoring surveying and due diligence commissions Advising lenders, investors and development stakeholders on project risk, progress and funding Developing and maintaining relationships with senior institutional clients Identifying new instructions and contributing to wider business development Managing, mentoring and developing members of the monitoring team Supporting divisional strategy, resource planning and future service growth Acting as deputy to the existing divisional lead when required Director of Monitoring Surveying - Candidate Requirements: Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline MRICS qualification strongly preferred Extensive UK monitoring surveying, lender advisory or development monitoring experience Established market profile with strong relationships across lenders, investors or developers Proven experience leading significant commissions independently Strong commercial, leadership and business development capabilities Detailed understanding of construction, procurement, development finance and project risk In Return: 95,000 - 110,000 per annum Influential Director-level position within a specialist London team Opportunity to shape the future growth of an established service line High-level exposure to institutional clients and major development commissions Clear involvement in succession planning and long-term business strategy If you are a Director considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James. (phone number removed) Reference Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager / Project Management / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / MICOB / MAPM / FRICS / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy

Location: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.

Devereux Chambers is a leading set of 57 barristers, including 13 KCs, supported by an experienced and enthusiastic team of practice managers and business services staff. We have an excellent reputation for the quality of our work, particularly in serious injury and clinical negligence, employment, and tax. We are known for our supportive and approachable culture, progress approach and strong professional work ethic, offering a high standard of client service and commitment to excellence in all areas of practice at all times. We are looking for confident, client friendly candidates, with excellent communication skills, a focused and proactive approach and a minimum of 5 GSCEs at Grades 5-9 (or equivalent). Personal qualities and knowledge Taking a role within the clerks' room to deliver a superior level of service based on the principle of 'right first time, every time.' Demonstrating the confidence and resilience to operate in a high- profile organisation. Consistently acting in a professional manner, to build personal gravitas and credibility. Developing a detailed knowledge of each barrister's practice, specialist areas and clients. Keeping abreast of developments and trends within the legal sector, particularly the Bar (including new legislation, changes in regulations, and movement among our client base) with an emphasis on the impact of the changes on the team and on clerking services. Strategic practice management Assisting Members of Chambers to meet their "practice diversity" aspirations and achieve their chosen work-life balance, in the approach taken to the matters above. Business development Taking part in a minimum of three marketing and business development initiatives - i.e., attending and contributing to events with clients, sometimes out of office hours. Client relationship management Ensuring effective cross-selling of members and implementing Chamber's policies relating to the fair, appropriate and effective distribution of client work. Developing and maintaining professional relationships with current and potential professional clients of the barristers in their team. Recording all work opportunity information in LEX and report to the Job Summary To undertake general clerking and administration duties for members of Chambers within the appointed team, as directed by Practice Manager/Deputy Practice Manager. Work with the Practice Manager and Deputy Practice Manager, contributing to the smooth running of the team, liaising regularly with clerking colleagues. Reporting to their Practice Manager and Deputy Practice Manager and working closely with all members and staff. Management and organisation of the clerks' room Acting as first point of contact for appointed barristers for the team, both for internal and external clients. Allocating briefs and diary management for their appointed barristers. Advising solicitors and other clients or potential clients of Chambers on appropriate Counsel, their availability, and applicable fee rates. Responding to all queries or requests for information by clients in an efficient, professional, and courteous manner. Negotiating fees, including tranche arrangements and settlement fees, pricing, and billing of work for their appointed barristers. Utilising case management software to record and update case data, diary dates, case records, fee data, tasks, contact details and other related data. Liaising by telephone or in person with the Courts, clients, and other barristers' clerks for fixing dates as appropriate, and logging/maintaining up to date records of such negotiations. Notifying barristers and instructing solicitors, of listing information from the Court offices. Recording listing information on the LEX Diary system. Liaising as appropriate, internally, and externally, to organise conferences and meetings on behalf of members of their appointed team. Monitoring the diary for forward planning - next day, next week, next month etc. Reading correspondence and briefs received carefully. Noting, logging, and following-up requests for advice or other documents or information and maintaining accurate records of such information in accordance with clerking protocols. Liaising each day with clients and barristers to inform both parties (as appropriate) of commitments, availability, the progress of cases, relaying other relevant information, to ensure the timely delivery of papers and to follow up on correspondence. Reminding all team members of their diary commitments for the next day. Liaising with the junior clerks as necessary to ensure that documents and other information is delivered where and when needed, for example the lodging of skeleton arguments or bundles. Reporting problems or complaints immediately to the Director/Deputy Director of Clerking and Business Development, and/or Practice Manager to agree the appropriate course of action. Ensuring that clerking processes, protocols, and procedures are properly adhered to and providing a superior level of service to members. Undertaking such other duties as agreed from time to time with the Director/Deputy Director of Clerking and Business Development to ensure the smooth and efficient running of Chambers. Maintaining effective communication with colleagues and providing appropriate support and cover for other teams in their absence, for whatever reason. Acting in a manner commensurate with an ethos of 'continuous improvement' to the service experience of internal and external clients. Working Relationships Developing and maintaining good working relationships, with barristers and colleagues at Devereux Chambers, as well as professional clients, court officers, and with staff and barristers in other chambers.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) provides a vital public safety service for communities across Berkshire. We serve over 900,000 residents across diverse urban and rural settings, including major transport routes such as the M4 and key rail infrastructure. This demands the expertise of over 400 highly skilled and well-equipped firefighters and nearly 200 staff in support teams to del click apply for full job details

Deputy Director of People Salary: £66,920, raising to £77,555 per annum Hybrid role (if based in London) or home working if based anywhere else in the UK NonStop Consulting is working one of the most reputable charities in the UK in order to help them find a Deputy Director of People who can join them on a permanent basis. Responsibilities: The Deputy Director of People will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and will lead on all People matters, including HR, EDI, Learning and Development and National Volunteering. This role will offer you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for all the charity employees as well as the children, young people and families that use their services. Your responsibilities will include: - Operational Leadership - to contribute towards the organisation's strategy and consult with key stakeholders on the People Strategy and operational needs - Leadership of the People team - to support the Head of HR and the HR team in contributing to the management of employee relations and ensuring that effective and appropriate HR Policies and Procedures are in place, accessible and which meet legal requirements, best practice and organisational objectives - To oversee HR and L&D projects in areas such as employee engagement, leadership and management development, reward and systems. Benefits: Very good salary: £66,920, raising to £77,555 per annum join a charitable organisation with an excellent reputation in the UK 30 days annual leave + bank holidays flexible working arrangements investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities Requirements: experience is a senior leadership role in a generalist HR role contributing to the development and delivery of People initiatives and strategies. Chartered Member of the CIPD (MCIPD), or equivalent senior level HR and People experience demonstrating comparable professional knowledge and capability. If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a permanent Deputy Director of Data Technology. This is an SCS1-equivalent position, where you will shape one of the UK's most significant public data programmes - building the platforms that will power discovery, policy, and innovation for years to come. You will be joining a collaborative organisation with a unique mission to advance knowledge, improve lives, and drive growth, that values inclusion, professional growth, and impact at scale. UKRI is investing in the future of research and innovation - and data is at the heart of it. We are building a modern, cloud-native, AI-ready data ecosystem to unlock insights, power discovery, and strengthen UK competitiveness. We invest £10 billion of public funding each year to support world-class research and innovation. From medicines and climate research to advanced engineering and AI, our investments help advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth. These projects are undertaken across Universities, companies and other research organisations (including UKRI's own institutes and centres) in the UK and internationally. UKRI offers flexible working arrangements, strong commitment to professional development, and an exciting chance to collaborate with talented colleagues across multiple research councils solving challenging problems at the intersection of data, governance, and organisational transformation. As Deputy Director of Data Technology, you will provide the technical leadership that turns UKRI's data strategy into reality. Acting as our enterprise authority for data technology, you'll set the standards, platforms and architecture that enable UKRI to operate as a single data-driven organisation. This role sits at the centre of UKRI's ambitions for modern data platforms, AI-enabled insight and trusted research intelligence. Working closely with the Chief Data Officer, you'll shape one of the UK's most important public-sector data ecosystems. You'll combine deep technical expertise with the ability to influence at scale, driving adoption across councils, programmes and functions without direct line authority. In order to demonstrate your ability to fulfil this role, applicants should be able to demonstrate experience with the following essential criteria within their application: Leadership of large-scale data platforms (cloud-native, enterprise environments) Experience in complex, federated organisations Strong expertise across: Data architecture, Data engineering, Platform delivery Track record of delivering transformation, not just strategy Experience building and leading high-performing technical teams Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders without direct control Familiarity with modern data ecosystems, including: Lakehouse platforms, streaming, orchestration APIs and data integration patterns, DevSecOps and platform engineering Data governance, privacy, and security-by-design Leadership qualities that combine a systems mindset, the ability to operate at scale, strong judgement, a firm but collaborative style - you will have a focus on outcomes and impact, not just technical delivery In addition to this brilliant and fulfilling role, the UKRI will provide you with excellent employee benefits , including eligibility a defined benefit pension scheme (employer contribution of 28.97%) and 30 days annual leave (+ 10.5 public and privilege days). This role is be based at UKRI's locations in Swindon, Harwell, or Nottingham (hybrid working policy of 1-2 days per week on site). The UKRI Data team is predominantly based out of the Swindon office location. Unfortunately, relocation costs will not be reimbursed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in digital and technology leadership. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. In order to apply, applicants must submit the following by 17:00 on Thursday 20th August

Director of Business Acceptance (Conflicts & AML) An award-winning international law firm is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Business Acceptance to join its growing Risk function. This newly created leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape and drive the firm's approach to Conflicts and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) across the UK and EMEA, while collaborating closely with colleagues in the US. Highly lucrative salary + excellent benefits Hybrid working structure (3 days office, 2 remotely) on a full-time 9.30am-5.30pm basis Ultra-modern office space close to City Thameslink Director of Business Acceptance Key Responsibilities: Lead the firm's Business Acceptance function, acting as the primary escalation point and overseeing the team Serve as Deputy MLRO, supporting AML and financial crime matters, including internal reports and SARs Liaise with the US Conflicts team and supervise London-based analysts supporting US conflicts processes Monitor and implement changes in relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures Act as the firm's Anti-Bribery & Corruption Officer, providing guidance and overseeing gifts and hospitality compliance Oversee preparation of the annual AML Risk Assessment and Independent AML Audit Build strong relationships across business services teams and contribute to operational initiatives Deliver risk and compliance training across the firm as required Director of Business Acceptance Skills & Requirements: Qualified solicitor or barrister or an experienced risk professional within a law firm Able to demonstrate understanding of the risks faced by an international commercial law firm Ability to manage the resolution of legal and commercial conflicts of interest with regards to the applicable regulatory requirements Experience of the US ABA conflict of interest roles will be an advantage Shares knowledge across the team, and provides ongoing instruction and support

COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER £65,000 P/A FULL TIME, PERMANENT NOTTINGHAM, UK SF are currently recruiting a Qualified, commercially astute Finance Manager with a solid background in engineering following a sustained period of growth. Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in the finance team and act as deputy for the Finance Director. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to grow their career in a private equity backed SME environment. Key Responsibilities Support monthly management accounts. Support year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting. Develop departmental reporting from the current Excel based models to ERP enabled. Rebate accounting Stock accounting and inventory reconciliation. Reporting manufacturing costs and gross margins. Annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. Provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making. Help maintain effective financial controls and robust finance processes. Identify opportunities to improve reporting, efficiency and accuracy. Team Management Support the day-to-day management of the finance team and direct management of payroll and credit control. Business Support Build effective working relationships with operational and commercial teams. Provide financial insight and support to non-finance stakeholders. Support ad hoc business projects and continuous improvement initiatives Essential Experience Hands on experience producing management accounts or financial reporting. Strong reconciliation and financial control skills Excellent Excel capabilities Qualifications Part or fully-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA), QBE. Desirable Experience Manufacturing in either a management accounting or Audit capacity Budgeting and forecasting processes. Skills & Behaviours Positive, hands-on and willing to learn. Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills. Good analytical and problem-solving capability. Able to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues. Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment. Proactive and keen to develop professionally.

Atkinson Moss Legal recruitment have been engaged to assist with the recruitment of a Head of Private Client to join this growth firm. Applications are welcome from existing Heads/Deputy or ambitious Senior solicitors looking to making a pathway to Partner. Location: Norwich-based Hybrid/Flexible working Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Hours: Full or Part time The Firm This is a specialist legal practice based in Norfolk, providing expert advice across private client, property, and commercial sectors. The firm is led by a senior team with backgrounds in major regional and national practices, focusing on a technical, high-quality approach to law rather than high-volume processing. The Role The position involves managing a high-quality existing body of work while providing day-to-day line management for the private client department. Core Responsibilities: Trust Management: Advise on the creation, administration, and restructuring of discretionary, life interest, and property trusts. Estate Planning: Manage a caseload involving family asset protection trusts, probate applications, and Court of Protection matters. Technical Drafting: Prepare complex trust documentation and related legal instruments with technical precision. Leadership: Provide operational line management, training, and supervision for the private client fee earners and support staff. Collaboration: Liaise with external professional referrers, including financial advisors and accountants, and work with the internal dispute resolution team on contentious trust matters. Strategic Oversight: Depending on experience, the role includes setting departmental budgets and contributing to firm-wide leadership at a director or partner level. Person Specification Experience: Qualified Solicitor with a proven track record in private client law and the ability to manage complex trust matters independently. Technical Standing: Full STEP membership (or progress toward qualification) is highly desirable. Management: Previous experience in line management or departmental leadership is preferred. Systems: Proficiency with modern legal technology and case management systems (e.g., LEAP). Remuneration and Benefits Competitive salary reflective of seniority. Direct support from a dedicated paralegal and legal secretary. Hybrid and flexible working options as standard. Budgeted support for professional development and accreditations. An inclusive, professional workplace culture with a focus on work-life balance. Confidential Expression of Interest The first stage of this process is an informal, private conversation to discuss the caseload and the firm's trajectory. This is intended for individuals who may be tentatively considering a move and wish to explore the opportunity without a formal application. Please contact Will to arrange a confidential introductory chat.

Role: Hotel Manager Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Salary / Rate of pay: 45,000 per annum + 1-Bedroom Flat Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a wonderful, established hotel in Guernsey, and we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Hotel Manager to lead their property operations. What's in it for you? Live-in accommodation provided: Includes a comfortable, private 1-bedroom flat. Island lifestyle: A unique opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Channel Islands. Autonomy and impact: Take full ownership of the day-to-day operations and shape the guest journey. Career growth: Work closely with the Operations Director and a wider regional network of hospitality professionals. Supportive environment: A collaborative leadership culture focused on long-term business success and staff retention. Package 45,000 per annum Subsidised Live-In Accommodation (1-bedroom apartment) Why choose our Client? This is an exceptional prospect for a commercially minded, hands-on manager to take the reins of a popular and charming hotel in Guernsey. The property prides itself on providing excellent hospitality for residents, restaurant diners, and function guests alike. Following a period of focus on high-quality standards and local tourism growth, the hotel is primed for a leader who can drive commercial performance, build a motivated team, and act as the true public face of the business. What's involved? As Hotel Manager, you will be ultimately responsible for the day-to-day running of the entire hotel operation, reporting directly to the Operations Director. Team Leadership: Build, empower, and train a high-performing department head team to consistently exceed rising customer expectations. Operational Standards: Maintain a visible, hands-on presence during peak times, ensuring efficient working practices and smart staff rota management. Financial & Commerical Acumen: Manage profitability by monitoring cost of sales, minimising waste, and working closely with the Head Chef on gross profit margins. Sales Drive: Actively identify opportunities to boost accommodation and food revenue through seasonal packages, staycations, themed events, and local social media messaging. Compliance: Ensure the property adheres strictly to all health and safety, fire, and food hygiene regulations, whilst maintaining strong relations with VisitGuernsey. Sound like the role for you? For this, we hope you have: Proven Hospitality Management Experience: A strong background as a Hotel Manager, Deputy GM, or an accomplished Operations Manager looking for their next step. A Balance of Skills: Strong financial and strategic capability combined with a willingness to be operationally hands-on when the business requires it. Excellent People Skills: A natural leader who enjoys mentoring staff, handling guest feedback swiftly and decisively, and building strong local community relationships. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with compliance, health and safety, and working alongside tourism boards. Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this Hotel Manager role in Guernsey. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a Friend" referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to 250 per recommendation. Consultant: Natasha Seadon Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDF&B Job Role: Hotel Manager Location: Guernsey Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Brighton College is seekingto appoint a Deputy Director, Head of Developmenton a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to: Director of Development and Engagement Main purpose of the role: Brighton College seeks to appoint a Deputy Director, Head of Development, who will play a leading role in shaping and delivering the schools philanthropic strategy, supporting the continued growth of a strong culture click apply for full job details

Our Client Mackie Myers have partnered with a large and growing Multi-Academy Trust to recruit a Head of Financial Accounting into their newly restructured finance function. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that is investing significantly in its central finance team, with a clear focus on strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and building a modern, efficient finance function. With a collaborative leadership team, a strong social purpose, and a genuine commitment to professional development, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact during a period of significant change and growth. The Role Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, the Head of Financial Accounting will lead a team responsible for treasury, statutory reporting, transactional finance, taxation, and financial controls across a complex multi-site organisation. Managing a team of finance professionals and working alongside the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will play a key role in delivering the organisation's finance transformation agenda, embedding best practice, improving processes, and ensuring robust governance and compliance frameworks are in place. This role would suit an experienced financial accounting leader who enjoys driving improvement, strengthening controls, developing teams, and working closely with senior stakeholders to support organisational decision making. Main Duties Lead and develop the Financial Accounting function, creating a high performing and collaborative team culture Oversee treasury management, cashflow planning, and banking arrangements across a complex operational environment Take ownership of financial controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring they remain effective, compliant, and fit for purpose Lead the monthly close process, ensuring balance sheet integrity and timely financial reporting Manage the preparation and audit of statutory accounts and other external returns Act as the key contact for internal and external audit, ensuring recommendations are implemented and controls are continually strengthened Oversee VAT and taxation activities and manage relationships with external advisers Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, systems, and ways of working, building on recent investments in finance technology and automation Partner with senior leaders across the organisation, providing expertise on financial governance, risk management, and compliance matters Deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance and contribute to wider finance leadership initiatives The Successful Candidate Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA qualifications Proven experience leading a financial accounting function within a large or complex organisation Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory accounts preparation, audit management, and financial controls Experience of treasury management, cashflow oversight, and balance sheet management Track record of developing teams and leading through change Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge, influence, and build effective relationships across an organisation Demonstrable experience improving finance processes and implementing best practice controls Experience within education, not for profit, public sector, healthcare, housing, or another similarly complex environment would be advantageous What's on Offer? Salary of £73,000 per annum Flexible hybrid working with typically two days per week on site and monthly attendance at the central office Part-time and Term-Time Working Options available Significant scope to shape financial processes, controls, and ways of working Supportive and experienced senior leadership team with a strong culture and clear strategic direction Excellent pension provision and wider benefits package. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better decision making. We are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive and feel valued. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities and are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment processes.

Senior Finance Manager Location : Hailsham, BN27 Salary : Competitive, DOE Contract : Full time, Permanent Hours : Monday Friday, 40 hours An element of flexibility as to when hours are worked Benefits : A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment! Shape the Financial Future of a Global Manufacturing Business VACGEN is a world-leading manufacturer of ultra-high vacuum technology, supplying advanced solutions to some of the most innovative organisations in science, research, semiconductor and nuclear. We are seeking an ambitious, commercially minded Senior Finance Manager who is ready to step into a highly visible leadership position within our finance function. This role presents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance Manager seeking a pathway towards a Financial Controller role. This is far more than a reporting position. You will be a key business partner to senior leadership, driving financial insight, operational performance, strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment. As Senior Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycle while providing critical financial leadership across the business. You will play a central role in forecasting, budgeting, consolidation, board reporting, tax compliance, manufacturing finance and strategic projects. This role offers significant exposure to the Board and senior stakeholders, making it an ideal development opportunity for an individual with the capability and ambition to become a future Finance Director or CFO. As our Senior Finance Manager you will: Produce accurate monthly management accounts and support month-end, year-end and audit processes. Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, providing insightful analysis of financial performance and variances. Prepare board reports and presentations, delivering clear commercial and financial insights. Manage multi-company, multi-currency group consolidations and intercompany reporting. Oversee tax compliance, including VAT, payroll taxes, duties and corporation tax. Partner with business leaders to improve performance, reporting and decision-making. Support payroll and pension administration. Drive finance improvement projects and act as deputy to the Financial Controller. About You You are technically strong, commercially aware and comfortable operating within a sophisticated manufacturing environment. You enjoy understanding how a business truly works and can influence stakeholders through clear financial insight and credible leadership. Most importantly, you have the ambition and capability to grow into a broader finance leadership role over time. In order to be successful in this role you must have / be: ACCA qualified. Experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of standard costing and manufacturing absorption accounting. Experience managing multi-company and multi-currency consolidations. Proven track record producing management accounts, forecasts and budgets. Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, SUMIF, Index Match/XLOOKUP, analysis and dashboard reporting. Experience presenting financial information to senior stakeholders. It would be great if you had: Sage Payroll and Sage HR. Treasury experience in mitigating FX exposure and cash management Microsoft AX experience. Previous accountancy practice background followed by successful transition into industry. Why Join VACGEN Join a respected global manufacturing business with a strong heritage and international customer base. Gain direct exposure to senior leadership and Board-level reporting. Play a key role in shaping financial strategy and business performance. Develop your career within a business that can provide a genuine pathway towards future finance leadership. If you are an accomplished finance professional looking for a role that combines operational excellence, commercial influence and long-term leadership potential, we'd love to hear from you. Click on APPLY today, join us and make a difference!

Senior Finance Business Partner Salary: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits Location: Leeds, with parking - Hybrid working The Role Are you a commercially minded finance leader who thrives on turning insight into action? We are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in driving commercial performance, influencing strategic decisions and supporting financial excellence across a key business unit. This is more than a reporting role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shape commercial strategy, improve profitability and help steer the future direction of an important area of the business. What You'll Be Doing You'll be at the heart of commercial decision making, providing robust financial insight, strategic challenge and actionable recommendations that drive performance with a clear progression route to allow you to step up in the business. Key responsibilities include: Leading pricing and customer profitability analysis, supporting commercial tenders and helping to ensure profitable growth. Owning budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering accurate financial plans and clear variance analysis. Producing insightful reporting and developing automated KPI dashboards that enable better and faster decision-making. Identifying risks, opportunities and performance trends across multiple sites, teams and workstreams to maximise margin and profitability. Building influential relationships with stakeholders across the business, providing support, challenge and commercial guidance. Leading and developing a small Finance team. Acting as a deputy to the Finance Director when required. Supporting strategic initiatives and commercial projects through financial modelling, analysis and insight. What We're Looking For We're seeking a commercially astute finance professional who enjoys working in a fast moving environment and can confidently influence stakeholders at all levels. You'll bring: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. Significant experience in Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance roles. Strong analytical and financial modelling capability. The ability to translate complex financial data into compelling business recommendations. Experience influencing senior stakeholders and challenging constructively to improve outcomes. Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP and financial reporting tools. Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools is advantageous. Experience leading, mentoring or developing others. Key Skills & Attributes Commercially focused with strong business acumen. Confident and credible when working with senior stakeholders. Able to challenge constructively and influence decisions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working with complexity and ambiguity. Able to communicate financial insight clearly to both Finance and non-Finance audiences. Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities. A collaborative and inclusive leadership style. Focused on delivering measurable business outcomes. Why Join? This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible Finance Business Partnering role within a complex and commercially important business unit. You'll work alongside senior leaders, make a visible impact on commercial performance and help shape strategic decisions through high-quality financial insight and challenge. The role offers the opportunity to combine commercial thinking, financial leadership and strategic influence while leading and developing a small Finance team.