Please note this is a national post and can be based anywhere but there is frequent and regular travel (the successful candidate will be expected to travel to different regions to attend regional pathfinder meetings which are monthly). There will also be a requirement to come to London for meetings.

This is a new post within the PSG CT central team. This role will work closely with the Joint Extremism Unit (JEXU) and the Joint Counter Terrorism Prison and Probation Hub (JCTPPH). JEXU is a HMPPS and Home Office venture that was established in April 2017 to be the strategic centre for all CT work in prison and probation. The unit has oversight of operational delivery against the Prevent and Pursue strands of CONTEST. Delivery is underpinned by a specialist CT case management process (Pathfinder), which is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams. Pathfinder focuses on individuals who have been convicted of TACT or TACT connected offences and, those individuals for whom there are concerns they are engaging/ engaged with a Terrorist group, cause and or ideology. It provides end-to-end management of this group. This is the mechanism through which an offender’s risk and rehabilitative pathways are assessed and monitored in relation to the concerns of engagement with an extremist group, cause and or ideology.

The HMPPS teams work proactively at a local, regional and national level, across custody and community, with operational partners, including Police and security services, to case manage individuals, share information and intelligence and assist with active investigations. The regional teams include operational and probation colleagues. Currently Psychology do not attend the regional pathfinder meetings each month. However, after the intelligence breach (Nov 23), there has been an increasing need for appropriately cleared psychologists to provide case consultation regarding risk identification, risk reduction and risk management at the regional pathfinder meetings. This post will establish a ‘sterile corridor’ approach between ERG authors and sensitive intelligence that will ensure ERG authors have the right information at the right time to inform their assessment without compromise to the integrity of the intelligence.

Overview of the job

This is a functional management job within an establishment.

Summary

The job holder will be responsible for managing a number of work area(s) within the Psychology of the establishment. These include all aspects of the Psychology and should include the management of registered and trainee psychologists. As a member of the senior management team, they will contribute and implement their objectives as defined in the Establishment’s Business Plan.

The Head of Psychology must be a registered psychologist and where there is a requirement of the post, a chartered psychologist.

This is a non-operational job with line management responsibility.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

Accountable for managing and providing professional leadership of psychologists.
Accountable for ensuring the psychology service exhibits key competencies, provides performance reports to key stakeholders and complies with HMPPS and professional standards
Accountable for the delivery and quality of those aspects of treatment programmes that must be overseen by a registered psychologist (typically these courses are the more complex interventions and would include, for example, Sex Offender Treatment Programme (SOTP) but may not include the Thinking Skills Programme (TSP) or Controlling Anger and Learning to Manage it (CALM) programmes
Accountable for providing the short term evaluation of effectiveness of relevant psychological intervention within the establishment
Accountable for contributing towards the choice of the appropriate balance of programmes/interventions through conducting Needs Analysis
Accountable for leading on key areas of offender risk assessment
Accountable for supervising and overseeing research work
Accountable for initiating research within the establishment or co-ordinating the establishment’s contribution to national research projects
Accountable for promoting the work of the Prison Service, through preparing and disseminating research findings detailing clinical practice and outcomes
Accountable for providing consultancy support for a range of regime issues e.g. Safer Custody/Resettlement/Treatment Programmes
Accountable for the admissions, applications and referral process for prisoners applying to the relevant settings
Accountable for ensuring that psychologists have a clearly defined remit in leading on identified tasks
Manages and provides professional leadership for supervising trainee psychologists’ organisational outputs (e.g. risk reports)
Accountable for supervising pre-registered psychologists as they move toward registered and/or chartered status
Accountable for supervising trainees towards qualified status (e.g. as a coordinating supervisor), where appropriate

This opportunity is ideal for an agency side Account Manager looking to step up to Account Director.

The Opportunity Hub UK is proud to present an exclusive opening for a PR Account Director, a pivotal role designed for a professional ready to make a substantial impact in the corporate consultancy sector.Company Overview:This distinguished consultancy is in the midst of an exciting phase of growth and evolution. With a strong foundation in corporate consultancy PR, the company has built a reputation for excellence, managing a portfolio that spans private debt, trade finance, crypto, and blockchain industries. Recent shifts in team composition have only heightened the firm's commitment to enhancing its service quality and client satisfaction. Now more than ever, they seek a PR Account Director with a profound corporate consultancy background, ready to bring stability, expertise, and a fresh perspective to their dynamic team.

Job Overview:
As a PR Account Director, you will play a crucial role in steering the company through its next growth phase. Your responsibilities will extend across managing a diverse client portfolio, guiding junior team members, and producing and refining thought leadership content with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will possess not only the expertise and experience in corporate consultancy PR but also the dedication to contribute to long-term team and client stability.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Direct management of a varied client portfolio in sectors including private debt, trade finance, and emerging technologies like crypto and blockchain.
- Mentorship and oversight of junior team members to foster their professional growth and ensure high-quality client service.
- Creation of opinion pieces and editing tasks, demonstrating exceptional command of industry topics with minimal guidance.

- Proactive engagement in team dynamics and client relationships to uphold the firm's reputation for best-in-class service.

Here are the skills you'll need:

- Proven expertise in corporate consultancy PR, with a capacity to quickly adapt to the consultancy's client portfolio and internal dynamics.
- Demonstrable experience in managing complex client accounts across various sectors, including finance and technology.

- Strong leadership skills, capable of nurturing junior staff and instilling a sense of stability and confidence.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for creating compelling content and refining others' work.

Work Permissions:
You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Key benefits of this job:

- The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking consultancy at a critical point of growth.
- A dynamic and varied client portfolio that keeps work engaging and challenging.
- A supportive environment that values professional development and long-term career growth.
- Pursuing a career as a PR Account Director within this sector offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the narratives of emerging and established markets alike. This role not only demands a high level of professional expertise but also offers the satisfaction of contributing to the strategic direction of both the consultancy and its diverse clientele. As the industry continues to evolve, the PR Account Director stands at the forefront of innovation, guiding brands through the complexities of the modern media landscape.

In summary, this PR Account Director position represents a unique chance to bring your corporate consultancy PR background to a firm that values long-term commitment and expertise. It's an opportunity to make a significant impact, fostering stability and growth for both the team and the client portfolio.

A global networks and cloud company are looking for a Program Director to join their team to drive the delivery of a Complex Large scale Transformation Programme. This will be looking after multiple projects and reporting to the board.

This will be a 6-month contract paying up to £950 Umbrella with 1 day a week in the London office.

Key skills required

• Strong Program Director level experience
• Excellent leadership skills and Communication
• Experienced of executing large Transformation programmes
• Abe to present clearly and concisely to exec leaders
• Technical background in IT, Security and/or networking - highly desirable
• Able to take highly complex terms and pivot to explain to non-technical teams
• Experience of managing complex RAID's and a team of programme / project managers

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The Job

The Public Accountability, Communications and Engagement directorate's purpose is to:
• ensure NHS staff have the information they need and leadership to make decisions in the best interests of patients and the NHS;
• drive behaviour changes through public campaigns;
• defend the reputation of the NHS and work with external influencers to share accurate information on the NHS priorities and performance;
• lead the communications professions across the NHS.

We are looking for a highly motivated and strategically minded communications leader to take forward the work of the PACE directorate on an interim basis of ten months.

This role is one of the most demanding, exciting and rewarding communications roles in the country, and we welcome applications from high calibre candidates looking to make a positive contribution to how the NHS delivers for patients.

The successful individual will have an excellent understanding of the political, government and media landscape, as well as the latest evidence-based best practice across a range of communications disciplines.

This technical expertise will be in addition to the ability to build, motivate and inspire high performing teams, and provide professional leadership of communications and engagement activity across the wider NHS.

The successful candidate will lead, and be responsible for getting the best from a multi-disciplinary team of communications professionals who support the delivery of NHS England's core objectives and corporate responsibilities. Working with and through that team, they will be expected to oversee sophisticated and strategic handling of a wide range of communications issues, often at rapid pace, with the ability to prioritise effectively.

They will be accountable for the delivery of a broad range of functions and objectives, ensuring that the organisation listens to and is responsive to its stakeholders - including NHS staff, patients and the public - and its outputs are of a consistent high quality and value. This includes:
• overseeing public and Parliamentary accountability through our Parliamentary Hub and Freedom of Information teams;
• planning and executing award-winning multi-media campaigns that support the NHS' main priorities, including building a sustainable workforce and improving early detection rates for cancer;
• galvanising action on key priorities across the organisation and wider health and care landscape through effective internal and corporate communications and stakeholder engagement;
• ensuring staff, patients and the public receive clear and accurate information about NHS services, including through one of the busiest media teams in the country and social media channels; producing content seen over 10 million times every month.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.



NHS England's Public Accountability, Communications and Engagement function sits within the Strategy Directorate. It is one of the busiest communications teams in the country, operating within a fast-moving environment and managing a wide range of high-profile issues affecting the NHS each day, with those issues commanding significant public attention and scrutiny.

Activities delivered by the team include:
• answering Freedom of Information (FoI) requests and parliamentary questions;
• managing communications for major incidents such as COVID-19 and industrial action;
• delivering public facing campaigns including recruiting future NHS staff and supporting appropriate access to health services;
• marketing NHS products such as the NHS App and other digital services and supporting take up and usage of NHS education and training services;
• planning and co-ordinating events and visits;
• internal communications and engagement, working with our HR team;
• managing strategic relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders including Royal Colleges and health and care sector representative organisations;
• handling incoming media queries and proactively pitching and communicating stories that deepen public understanding of the NHS and its activities through all media channels.

The team works on a business partner model, combining national communications teams and embedded regional and Directorate communications teams into a single function.

The role(s) will be accountable to the Chief Strategy Officer who has Executive Group responsibility for communications, policy, strategy, health inequalities and greener NHS but will work closely with other NHS England senior leaders including the Chief Executive and Chair.

Please see job description for additional information.

Key relationships

They will interact frequently with, and provide strategic counsel to, senior NHS England leaders, including the chief executive, chair and other board members, as well as represent the organisation with the most senior stakeholders in government, the wider NHS and elsewhere.

The Director will have line management responsibility for the following national teams:
• Corporate Affairs;
• Public Accountability and External affairs;
• Campaigns and Social Media;
• Strategic Communications;
• NHS Operational Communications.

They will also line manage the Director of Regional and Directorate Engagement who will, in turn, line manage communications colleagues providing embedded support to regional and directorate teams.

In order to maintain the relationship required to be successful in this position, the postholder will need to be frequently present in NHS England's headquarters in London (Waterloo).

See also the attached job description for additional information.
Secondments


Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we needthendon'tdelay,applytoday!Wegetlotsofapplicationsforourrolesandso we sometimeshave toclose our posts early.Don'tmiss out!



This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Sep 2024

NHS England's Public Accountability, Communications and Engagement function sits within the Strategy Directorate. It is one of the busiest communications teams in the country, operating within a fast-moving environment and managing a wide range of high-profile issues affecting the NHS each day, with those issues commanding significant public attention and scrutiny. Activities delivered by the team include: answering Freedom of Information (FoI) requests and parliamentary questions; managing communications for major incidents such as COVID-19 and industrial action; delivering public facing campaigns including recruiting future NHS staff and supporting appropriate access to health services; marketing NHS products such as the NHS App and other digital services and supporting take up and usage of NHS education and training services; planning and co-ordinating events and visits; internal communications and engagement, working with our HR team; managing strategic relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders including Royal Colleges and health and care sector representative organisations; handling incoming media queries and proactively pitching and communicating stories that deepen public understanding of the NHS and its activities through all media channels. The team works on a business partner model, combining national communications teams and embedded regional and Directorate communications teams into a single function. The role(s) will be accountable to the Chief Strategy Officer who has Executive Group responsibility for communications, policy, strategy, health inequalities and greener NHS but will work closely with other NHS England senior leaders including the Chief Executive and Chair. Please see job description for additional information. Key relationships They will interact frequently with, and provide strategic counsel to, senior NHS England leaders, including the chief executive, chair and other board members, as well as represent the organisation with the most senior stakeholders in government, the wider NHS and elsewhere. The Director will have line management responsibility for the following national teams: Corporate Affairs; Public Accountability and External affairs; Campaigns and Social Media; Strategic Communications; NHS Operational Communications. They will also line manage the Director of Regional and Directorate Engagement who will, in turn, line manage communications colleagues providing embedded support to regional and directorate teams. In order to maintain the relationship required to be successful in this position, the postholder will need to be frequently present in NHS England's headquarters in London (Waterloo). See also the attached job description for additional information. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

We are looking for a skilled, talented and humble CTO, who must have more than 7 years commercial proven experience in working and delivering high-scaled projects, including CRM. No agencies please and no freelancers including any graduates or someone with less than 7 years commercial experience.

Office based role. No Hybrid role. No interview done on video. This role is Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. We expect as a CTO to manage your time effectively and also there is level of expectations to do further hours, based on business and client needs.

Must have experience on the following:

You must have TALL and MERN stack experience of at least 7 years commercial.
Strong hands-on knowledge on HTML5, CSS3, ES6+.
The ability to work on your own to code - must have strong coding experience.
Optimizing code for performance.
Comment code and produce documentation to industry standards as needed.
Produce code to the highest standards while adhering to industry accepted architecture and design pattern techniques and methodologies (e.g., MVC, SOA, OOP, DI etc.)
Hands on experience on REST APIs, GraphQL and WebSocket.
Required skills and qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field.
7+ years of experience as a senior developer with extensive experience in complex and large scale projects.
Deep understanding of technology trends, best practices and the Indian market's technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity best practices.
Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate business objectives into effective technology strategies.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing technology teams.
Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale technology projects, delivering results on time and within budget.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights for informed decision-making.
Preferred skills and qualifications

A master’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field.
Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP, AWS and/or CISSP.
Ability to think tactically and translate business objectives into technology initiatives.
Proficient in risk mitigation and data security of digital assets.
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to the Indian market.
Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies for software development/delivery.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior executives.
Proven ability to navigate complex technology landscapes and align technology initiatives with business objectives.
Please send your CV and detailed cover letter, setting out in detail the projects you have worked on and your contribution, setting out clearly which stack and frameworks including coding structure and methodologies used.

You will have a face to face interview, which would include a detailed technical examination and test of knowledge.

This opportunity is ideal for an agency side Account Manager looking to step up to Account Director.

The Opportunity Hub UK is proud to present an exclusive opening for a PR Account Director, a pivotal role designed for a professional ready to make a substantial impact in the corporate consultancy sector.Company Overview:This distinguished consultancy is in the midst of an exciting phase of growth and evolution. With a strong foundation in corporate consultancy PR, the company has built a reputation for excellence, managing a portfolio that spans private debt, trade finance, crypto, and blockchain industries. Recent shifts in team composition have only heightened the firm's commitment to enhancing its service quality and client satisfaction. Now more than ever, they seek a PR Account Director with a profound corporate consultancy background, ready to bring stability, expertise, and a fresh perspective to their dynamic team.

Job Overview:
As a PR Account Director, you will play a crucial role in steering the company through its next growth phase. Your responsibilities will extend across managing a diverse client portfolio, guiding junior team members, and producing and refining thought leadership content with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will possess not only the expertise and experience in corporate consultancy PR but also the dedication to contribute to long-term team and client stability.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Direct management of a varied client portfolio in sectors including private debt, trade finance, and emerging technologies like crypto and blockchain.
- Mentorship and oversight of junior team members to foster their professional growth and ensure high-quality client service.
- Creation of opinion pieces and editing tasks, demonstrating exceptional command of industry topics with minimal guidance.

- Proactive engagement in team dynamics and client relationships to uphold the firm's reputation for best-in-class service.

Here are the skills you'll need:

- Proven expertise in corporate consultancy PR, with a capacity to quickly adapt to the consultancy's client portfolio and internal dynamics.
- Demonstrable experience in managing complex client accounts across various sectors, including finance and technology.

- Strong leadership skills, capable of nurturing junior staff and instilling a sense of stability and confidence.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for creating compelling content and refining others' work.

Work Permissions:
You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Key benefits of this job:

- The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking consultancy at a critical point of growth.
- A dynamic and varied client portfolio that keeps work engaging and challenging.
- A supportive environment that values professional development and long-term career growth.
- Pursuing a career as a PR Account Director within this sector offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the narratives of emerging and established markets alike. This role not only demands a high level of professional expertise but also offers the satisfaction of contributing to the strategic direction of both the consultancy and its diverse clientele. As the industry continues to evolve, the PR Account Director stands at the forefront of innovation, guiding brands through the complexities of the modern media landscape.

In summary, this PR Account Director position represents a unique chance to bring your corporate consultancy PR background to a firm that values long-term commitment and expertise. It's an opportunity to make a significant impact, fostering stability and growth for both the team and the client portfolio.

Global Law Firm

Competition Law

Senior Associate/Legal Director (5+PQE)

London

This global law has 600+ lawyers working across their offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, with deep, sector-focused expertise. They are known for their ability in solving complex legal issues within the construction, aviation, or shipping industries, or providing advice across insurance, commodities, and energy.

In London, the Corporate and Commercial team comprises 6 Partners, 8 Associates and 2 Trainees. As true industry specialists, the team work collaboratively across borders to provide solutions throughout the energy chain within governments, regulators, national and international oil companies, service contractors, utilities, investors, financiers and insurers. Their experience extends across every stage of the energy chain within dispute resolution, M&A, joint ventures, infrastructure and projects, trading, and insurance.

The team are looking for an individual with strong Competition Law experience to join their Competition practice, sitting within the Corporate & Commercial group. The role will involve advising clients across a range of sectors on contentious and non-contentious competition law matters, collaborating with existing teams of lawyers to support clients across the maritime, commodities, aviation, and insurance sectors. The ideal candidate is likely to be a Senior Associate or Legal Director, who possesses the drive and ambition to secure promotion to partnership within the next three years.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice and representation to clients on all aspects of competition law, including antitrust, merger control, state aid, public procurement, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage complex and multi-jurisdictional cases and projects, involving coordination with other HFW offices and external counsel.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients and identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of the Competition Law practice, including through thought leadership, publications, seminars, and client events.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees, providing feedback and guidance on their work.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with other teams and practice groups within the firm

Key skills & experience required

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales or another common law jurisdiction. Alternatively, willing to relocate to the UK and qualify within a reasonable time.
• At least five years of post-qualification experience in competition law, preferably in a leading law firm or a competition authority.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of EU and UK competition law and practice, and familiarity with other key jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills, and ability to deliver clear and practical advice.
• Proven track record of managing complex and multi-jurisdictional cases and projects, and meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Business development and client relationship skills, and ability to generate new work and
  cross-sell.
• Team player, with leadership potential and ambition to progress to partnership.
• Sector-focused approach, and interest and experience in working with clients in the maritime, commodities, aviation and insurance sectors, or other relevant sectors.

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Competition Law opportunities with ranked teams in the City of London so would be interested to talk to any

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Top-Tier International Law Firm
Environment & Sustainability
Legal Director (7 PQE +)
London

This premium international law firm is a trusted partner to thousands of major businesses worldwide, including 40+ FTSE 100 companies and 50+ FTSE 250 companies. The firm operates out of offices in 16 countries acting for clients in over 150 clients worldwide, offering exceptional breadth of legal services.

The firm's Tier 1-ranked Environment & Sustainability team, recognized by both Legal 500 and Chambers, serve a diverse client base of blue chip companies, family-built enterprises, and public sector authorities across multiple sectors, including retail and consumer, transport, digital, health, industrial, manufacturing, automotive, energy, and utilities.

The team comprises of 5 lawyers operating at both the UK and global level, providing a comprehensive and holistic service for all environmental legal matters. Their expertise spans strategic and operational compliance advice, responsible investment and environmental governance, climate change planning and adaptation, incident response and regulatory investigations, enforcement and prosecution support, transactional support including deal structure and due diligence, major infrastructure projects, green claims and sustainable product development, carbon reporting and net-zero business strategies, and addressing various environmental challenges.

This highly-regarded international law firm are looking to recruit an experienced environmental lawyer with the core skills, quality and versatility to work on a variety of advisory, contentious and transactional work across the full spectrum of environmental and sustainability issues.

As part of the role, you can expect to advise on the full range of environmental legal issues including advisory, contentious and transactional projects. You will also manage complex cases and work with clients across a broad range of sectors. As a senior lawyer, you will play a crucial role in guiding and developing junior team members, providing ample opportunities for you to assume additional responsibilities and advance your career.

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 7 years environmental PQE gained at an appropriate level
• Proven experience of building and maintaining client relationships;
• Experience in supporting and developing junior team members;
• An understanding of the broad commercial interests of our client base; and
• Desire to operate in a team-based environment but working with colleagues across the firm.

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Environmental Law opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Environment lawyer.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Location: London
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent/Flexible
Salary: £128,966 to £149,999 per annum

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead the growing litigation function of one of the world’s top competition authorities.

The CMA has a wide and growing range of powers, which it uses to undertake a wide variety of cutting edge, high profile and complex work, spanning merger and market inquiries, competition and consumer law enforcement, subsidy advice and internal market advice. If you are motivated by a dynamic and challenging environment where you will be a highly influential senior leader shaping the CMA’s essential work in the public interest, playing a pivotal role in the leadership and management of CMA’s highly talented litigators comprising approximately 45 lawyers, then this could be the ideal role for you.

As Senior Litigation Director, you would become a member of the Senior Leadership Team within the CMA’s Legal Service, reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel. Your role will encompass a diverse array of challenging and pivotal activities, including defending the CMA’s decisions on appeal, obtaining warrants to support our investigations and obtaining director disqualification orders. The volume and profile of the litigation we undertake has increased substantially in recent years and is expected to grow further in light of the expansion of our case work following EU Exit and the addition of new CMA functions.

You will be an accomplished senior litigator with outstanding experience in litigation casework, including recent experience of competition law, public law and/or consumer protection law, and a proven track record for strategic thinking. You should possess a deep comprehension of the policy dynamics and prospects confronting the CMA, along with extensive experience in cultivating, empowering, and inspiring professional teams to achieve exceptional outcomes. Your personal integrity and capacity to integrate substantial subject matter expertise with strategic acumen and operational excellence will not only be critical to excelling in this role but also to advancing our mission.

To find out more about this opportunity and about working for the CMA, click on the apply button.
Closing date for completed applications: 15 April 2024.

The CMA is an accredited Disability Confident Employer and are Stonewall Diversity Champions. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds and recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

Kainos provides a market leading, full life-cycle portfolio of bespoke digital solutions to Public Sector as a long-established supplier to the UK Government, providing innovation and best in class customer focused, value add delivery to solve complex client problems.

Whether working with our clients’ legacy or more modern systems, we apply innovation and expertise to modernise their processes through digital transformation and innovation by our Cloud, Data & AI, Low Code and Digital Advisory practices.

Recent Industry leading and award-winning projects our Public Sector team have delivered include:

DVSA -
• Best Public Sector IT Project of the Year, UK IT Industry Awards for DVSA’s digital transformation of the future driver theory test.
• Award winner for DVSA’s pioneering predictive analytics tool to detect fraudulent activity and digitally transforming the driver examination process.

DSTL -
• The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is a UK government agency of the Ministry of Defence. Dstl provides world-class expertise and delivers cutting-edge science and technology for the benefit of the UK and allies. Kainos delivered cloud native modernisation for the DSTL to reduce costs and drive innovation, delivered 6 weeks ahead of schedule.

Other life-changing projects Kainos has delivered in the Public Sector include:

• HM Passport Office – digital passport application and renewal process, a £20m+ project
• Register to Vote service, a £3m+ project
• MOT service, a £15m+ project
• Defra EU Exit and Trade services, a £20m+ project

The team

We are delighted to offer an exciting growth opportunity to be part of our Public Sector Business Development team at Kainos.

Currently a team of 14 people, our BD team is located across the UK (Belfast, London, Birmingham) leading growth and revenue generation with Public Sector clients across UK&I, EMEA and North America. The team has an enviable reputation in the market having supported clients through some of the most complex digital transformations ever delivered in the UK Public Sector.
With continued success and a strong trajectory of opportunity, we have established a devolved sectoral structure of client groups to support Public Sector clients:

• Central & Devolved Government
• Public Safety and National Security
• Transport
• Tax, Trade and Welfare (including Defra, HMRC, DWP)

Each client group has a leadership team responsible for delivering and growing our business with customers in the group and supports a devolved reporting model across the business.

As a Business Development Director (Principal) in Kainos, you will take a lead role in the Business Development team, operating as an individual contributor in the Transport or the Tax Trade and Welfare Client Group, being responsible for growing our customer base and delivering our business development strategy.

Having expertise in one of these client group sectors is advantageous for this role.

You will generate opportunity in your sector by developing an extensive network of industry contacts including senior civil servants within the UK Government and Public Sector space.

Through your existing network, existing Kainos stakeholder relationships within our client base and leveraging connections through our Kainos Workday Practice, you will lead strategic Business Development, ensuring cross-selling opportunities are maximised. You will work collaboratively with other members of the Business Development team as well as colleagues from other areas of the business including delivery, commercial, marketing and operations, owning opportunity management from first conversation to contract.

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Developing Kainos as a business – you will build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities across your sector/region that will enable you to forecast accurately across future quarters, achieve agreed sales targets and maintain predictability of future revenue. 
• Providing Business Development leadership – utilising best industry practice and processes you will develop sector/region specific prospect and account plans and lead pursuit teams to develop pipeline and deliver revenue.
• Being a trusted advisor for our customers – you will apply a consultative selling approach based on taking time to properly understand our customers, their challenges and opportunities, exercising empathy, active listening, responsiveness and creativity. 
• Putting deals together – deals will need to meet sales, revenue and profitability objectives, and ensure that the work contracted is compatible with Kainos’ strategy and goals. 
• Building and developing strategic partnerships – you will build and maintain successful partnerships with other businesses in our ecosystem to enable Kainos to be positioned as a go-to partner that is trusted and continually adds value. 
• Negotiating & managing senior stakeholders - You will be an expert negotiator and excel in in senior stakeholder relationship management, with experience of presenting and refining proposals to achieve win/win outcomes for Kainos and our customers. 
• Be an external Kainos ambassador - with an external customer focus, you must ensure that you embrace and promote the culture, values and behaviours that make Kainos unique. 
• Working as part of a team - You will work closely with colleagues from other business units as well as industry partners to ensure that cross-selling opportunities are maximised. 
• Putting people first & developing others – You will mentor, coach, and develop colleagues within your client group and the wider Public Sector team, developing their business development skills and potential, supporting their career development.

Essential requirements: 

• Experience in leading Business Development with Public Sector client accounts in excess of £5m per annum, selling complex digital solutions.
• Excellent knowledge of digital service concepts and our markets, with the ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and services and position them against competitors.
• Expert in business development processes, deal commercials and constructing complex commercial offers.
• Ability to create business development strategies and account plans that ensure success in winning multiple multi-million-pound deals and deliver against quarterly and annual targets.
• An appreciation and knowledge of technology delivery, agile methodologies, etc.
• Broad technology experience and a sound awareness of technology trends and their potential impact for customers.
• Ability to operate in a highly competitive and pressurised environment, making sensible decisions that do not compromise Kainos.
• Ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the customer organisation, including executive and C-level.
• Expert networking skills and the ability to build strong and appropriate relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and meet deadlines in accordance with business requirements.
• Excellent negotiation skills, both from a commercial and contract perspective as well as resolving escalations and diffusing issues.
• We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrable ability in mentoring and coaching members of your team and wider community.

Desirable: 

• Demonstrable experience working closely with global partners to build successful co-sell relationships and generate revenue.
• A genuine passion in solving complex customer problems with technology.
• Experience of growing a market sector and developing new offerings.

 

 

I am working with a large, global law firm where they are looking for a Finance Director to join their team for a 12-month FTC. You will look after a specific division in the law firm as well as report into the CFO with dotted lines to the Managing Partner.


The Finance Director will have responsibility for the delivery of best practice financial management through:

• Strategic and operational planning
• Project management
• Communications/ business partnering
• Budgeting & financial reporting
• Partner with the Managing Partner, Partners and Directors (HR, Business Development, Operations) to develop, implement and review the global strategy and budget
• Regularly report on the comparison of the budget, results achieved and whether performance measures are being met
• Assist the Managing Partner to communicate results within the division and to the broader firm
• Identify business trends and advocate proactive responses, including supporting business cases for partner candidates, utilisation to match forecast needs

Personal Profile

• Previous experience in a law firm, or a professional services environment with experience in time billing/ WIP
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/QBE
• Business partnering with a Senior Executive team or Board
• Identifying profit drivers and improvement opportunities through the analysis of P&L
• Experience including general management with responsibility for all aspects of profit and loss

Please contact Chloe Williams or apply now.

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