Total 11 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1AH

Your new company
A highly successful business that has enjoyed sustained growth in multiple product categories. They are keenly focused on delivering high quality and good value products, always mindful of sustainability and impact on the planet.
Your new role
As Global Technical and Quality Director you will lead an international team in the delivery of key strategies to deliver business objectives, meeting and exceeding customer expectations in food, and non-food, categories. You will continue the development of appropriate KPIs to understand performance in all relevant areas, and drive improvements through technical product innovation, compliance, and due diligence. You will lead and support all R&D projects, bringing market disrupting products and technologies into NPD pipeline, while also enhancing sustainability initiatives.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be proven in a similar leadership position, with strategic responsibilities for technical innovation, manufacturing compliance, human rights due diligence, and sustainability. You will be highly commercially aware with the ability to support commercial business objectives and performance, within an entrepreneurial and fast-moving business. Experience of FMCG products (ideally both food, and non-food), and working with high-street retailers and international suppliers (ideally including Asia) is a distinct advantage. You will be ambitious for yourself and for your company, and enjoy a fast-changing working environment where pace and urgency drive successful outcomes. You will have very strong people skills, and be able to influence at all levels. You will enjoy developing high-performing individuals and teams, harnessing people's skills and supporting their ongoing development.
What you'll get in return
Highly competitive remuneration to suit experience, plus bonus, salary sacrifice EV scheme, and generous benefits.
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CMA Executive is delighted to partner with a successful SaaS organisation in the South Coast that has recently secured funding for further growth plans and is now searching for a new CFO to join their Executive Board and help lead the business through its next chapter of progress. Partnering with the CEO directly and acting as a key part of the Operational Board, you will be instrumental in extending the already substantial customer portfolio and scenario planning for the launch of additional products to market. If you are an experienced Chief Financial Officer with a history of completing fruitful transactions, and have a background relating to the Software industry, then please read for further information.

What the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position will involve:

• Leading a small finance Team and growing, developing members of the function and continuing to grow both capacity and develop efficiency, whilst applying a hands-on approach and leading from the front.
• Provide sound and insightful financial analysis to support growth and create better understanding of business performance from end to end.
• As part of an operational Board who have not experienced series of transactions, experience and guidance in this area to the leadership team will be greatly valued.
• Provide full strategic support for future lending and investment opportunities, partnering with the CEO.
• Contribute as a key member of a complex Board structure, including shareholders and private equity investors.
• Develop a robust and workable cash management policy in order to facilitate growth and maintain the value of the business.
• Act as key figurehead for the business during the point of any future transactions, invoking strong negotiation skills.
• Support the CEO and Leadership Team in commercial decision making, working through regulatory matters and ensuring there is efficient processes to deliver strategic goals.
• Manage all relationships with external bodies including Auditors, Banks and advisory services.
• Oversee all financial regulatory matters and provide support with the review of other regulatory concerns.
• Act as a leadership presence in the office in the absence of the CEO and support operations.

Suitable Candidate for the CFO vacancy:

• Fully qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
• Experience of full financial leadership previously, and evidence of developing others, in particular towards succession planning in the CFO position would be extremely useful.
• Strong commercial acumen with an appetite to improve processes and be a self-starter.
• Previous engagement with third party funders, including Private Equity experience will be considered extremely beneficial. Having completed a fruitful shareholder exit/transaction for a business previously is desirable.
• The role is best suited to someone with some experience of working within a mixture of SME and corporate background, with experience related to Software as a Service, ICT, IT, B2B industries.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO):

• This role is set to be highly rewarding given the level of autonomy afforded by the investors and shareholders and the opportunity to build upon a very solid foundation of success already.
• A great compensation package is on offer for the right candidate, including upside in any future transaction.
• There may be some sporadic travel required and this is a ‘visible role’ and therefore required to be in the office more often than not.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

University Hospital Dorset is one of Britain's leading healthcare providers in the NHS. It was created in October 2020 by bringing together two Trusts: Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch.

The new Trust has a turnover of approximately £750m and employs over 9,000 members of staff.

We are seeking to appoint a new Group Director of Operations to our Medical Care Group for a fixed period of 12 months. The Medical Care Group is one of three Care Groups in the Trust. It covers all aspects of medicine and is split across four directorates including Emergency & Urgent Care, Older People's Services and Acute Care, Networked Medicine and Specialist Medicine across all Trust hospital sites.

Base Location: Bournemouth & Poole

Interview Date: TBC



The Group Director of Operations is a key leadership role with the Trust, responsible for the safe and effective delivery of services. The successful applicant will work as part of a triumvirate to deliver the strategic ambitions of the Trust.

The total Care Group budget to manage is £220 million and a staff group of circa 2500 members.

The post holder will be accountable for the performance of their Care Group alongside the Group Director of Nursing and Group Medical Director in delivering national and local health care priorities, ensuring clinical quality, delivery of all constitutional standards, patient safety, finance and improving patient and staff experience.



Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.



Strategically, the Care Group Director will have a key enabling role in aligning site operational priorities with the ambition and vision of supporting the delivery of the Dorset Clinical Services review.

This is an exciting time to join the team with the transformational and investment programme to transform the local area, creating a new, state-of-the-art elective and planned care hospital.

The successful individual will be an astute, driven, flexible and determined individual who has a proven history of successful relationship building in order to deliver our strategy. You will have a strong track record of delivery and be considered inspirational and engaging by both staff and external partners.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

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Strategically, the Care Group Director will have a key enabling role in aligning site operational priorities with the ambition and vision of supporting the delivery of the Dorset Clinical Services review. This is an exciting time to join the team with the transformational and investment programme to transform the local area, creating a new, state-of-the-art elective and planned care hospital. The successful individual will be an astute, driven, flexible and determined individual who has a proven history of successful relationship building to delivery our strategy. You will have a strong record of delivery and be considered inspirational and engaging by both staff and external partners.

We are seeking to appoint a new Group Director of Operations to our Women’s, Children, Cancer and Specialist Support Services (WCCSS). The Care Group is one of three Care Groups in the Trust, covering all aspects of emergency and planned care across a number of services including diagnostics, women’s & children’s services and cancer.

University Hospitals Dorset is one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers in the NHS. It was created in October 2020 by bringing together two Trusts: Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital.

The new Trust has a turnover of approximately £720m and employs over 9,000 members of staff.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital

Interview date is scheduled for the 22nd November with an Executive panel alongside two carousel discussions. Subjects and timings will be confirmed via any invitation to an interview.

The Group Director of Operations is a key leadership role with the Trust, responsible for the safe and effective delivery of services. The successful applicant will work as part of a triumvirate to deliver the strategic ambitions of the Trust.

The total Care Group budget to manage is £280 million and a staff group of circa 2800.

The post holder will be accountable for the performance of their Care Group alongside the Group Director of Nursing and Group Medical Director in delivering national and local health care priorities, ensuring clinical quality, delivery of all constitutional standards, patient safety, finance and improving patient and staff experience.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Strategically, the Care Group Director will have a key enabling role in aligning site operational priorities with the ambition and vision of supporting the delivery of the Dorset Clinical Services review.

This is an exciting time to join the team with the transformational and investment programme to transform the local area, creating a new, state-of-the-art elective and planned care hospital.

The successful individual will be an astute, driven, flexible and determined individual who has a proven history of successful relationship building to delivery our strategy. You will have a strong record of delivery and be considered inspirational and engaging by both staff and external partners.


This advert closes on Saturday 9 Nov 2024

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The role purpose is to provide high quality administration and efficient support as the EA to the Chief Executive and Chair. The EA manages the Chief Executives and Chairs diaries which takes up a significant part of the workload. Alignment of diaries across large numbers of busy executives and clinical leads is a challenging part of the role. In addition to internal liaison, the EA communicates with stakeholder organisations on a regular basis including the CQC, local MPs, NHS Dorset, NHS England, other NHS Trusts, BPC and Dorset Councils, and other organisations outside of Dorset. Due to changing priorities both locally and nationally, diaries require constant revision. It is important that the post-holder is able to manage this key element of the role. The EA acts as the first point of contact, including managing all incoming mail and email, telephone calls and messages. This will include answering calls from the public and patients who are seeking to speak to the Chief Executive and Chair, including complainants. The post holder will need to develop a close working relationship with the CEO and Chair, agreeing processes and workload management. The role is line managed by the Business Manager to the Chief Executive and Chair who offers professional and day-to-day support and covers the post during periods of annual leave. The EA also is responsible for supporting the monthly Trust Management Group producing minutes and managing the associated action tracker. If you would like to arrange a conversation prior to applying, please contact Julia Yeates (Business Manager to the Chief Executive & Chair) via julia.yeates@uhd.nhs.uk

CMA Executive is delighted to partner with a successful SaaS organisation in the South Coast that has recently secured funding for further growth plans and is now searching for a new CFO to join their Executive Board and help lead the business through its next chapter of progress. Partnering with the CEO directly and acting as a key part of the Operational Board, you will be instrumental in extending the already substantial customer portfolio and scenario planning for the launch of additional products to market. If you are an experienced Chief Financial Officer with a history of completing fruitful transactions, and have a background relating to the Software industry, then please read for further information.

What the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position will involve:

• Leading a small finance Team and growing, developing members of the function and continuing to grow both capacity and develop efficiency, whilst applying a hands-on approach and leading from the front.
• Provide sound and insightful financial analysis to support growth and create better understanding of business performance from end to end.
• As part of an operational Board who have not experienced series of transactions, experience and guidance in this area to the leadership team will be greatly valued.
• Provide full strategic support for future lending and investment opportunities, partnering with the CEO.
• Contribute as a key member of a complex Board structure, including shareholders and private equity investors.
• Develop a robust and workable cash management policy in order to facilitate growth and maintain the value of the business.
• Act as key figurehead for the business during the point of any future transactions, invoking strong negotiation skills.
• Support the CEO and Leadership Team in commercial decision making, working through regulatory matters and ensuring there is efficient processes to deliver strategic goals.
• Manage all relationships with external bodies including Auditors, Banks and advisory services.
• Oversee all financial regulatory matters and provide support with the review of other regulatory concerns.
• Act as a leadership presence in the office in the absence of the CEO and support operations.

Suitable Candidate for the CFO vacancy:

• Fully qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
• Experience of full financial leadership previously, and evidence of developing others, in particular towards succession planning in the CFO position would be extremely useful.
• Strong commercial acumen with an appetite to improve processes and be a self-starter.
• Previous engagement with third party funders, including Private Equity experience will be considered extremely beneficial. Having completed a fruitful shareholder exit/transaction for a business previously is desirable.
• The role is best suited to someone with some experience of working within a mixture of SME and corporate background, with experience related to Software as a Service, ICT, IT, B2B industries.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO):

• This role is set to be highly rewarding given the level of autonomy afforded by the investors and shareholders and the opportunity to build upon a very solid foundation of success already.
• A great compensation package is on offer for the right candidate, including upside in any future transaction.
• There may be some sporadic travel required and this is a ‘visible role’ and therefore required to be in the office more often than not.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

We are currently looking to recruit an exceptional, professional and highly motivated Deputy Chief Finance Officer to provide leadership and support to the Chief Finance Officer and wider Finance team. Each year we are entrusted with over £850 million of public money and you will play a crucial role in ensuring we achieve the maximum possible value for our patients.

In conjunction with the Chief Finance Officer, the Deputy Chief Finance Officer is responsible for providing a fully comprehensive financial management service to the organisation to develop and implement the Trust’s overall financial and commercial strategies.

You will support the CFO to develop and deliver the finance strategy, which supports delivery of the overall Trust strategy. This includes ensuring that resources are effectively deployed to provide the best possible care and value for money for our patients.

The role will provide leadership to the finance function including a focus on leadership and culture, talent and skills development, and recruitment and retention.

You will also have responsibility for reporting the financial position to Committees of the Trust Board, including being a standing member of the Finance and Performance Committee deputise for the CFO at Trust Board, Council of Governor and other meetings as necessary.

Base Location: All Sites ie, Yeomans Way, Christchurch, Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital

Interview Date: 21st October 2024

In conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy Chief Finance Officer is responsible for providing a fully comprehensive financial management service to the organisation to develop and implement the Trust’s overall financial and commercial strategies.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.


This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024

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To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job Summary Provide high level proactive and innovative strategic leadership and management of the whole organisation with an emphasis on high standards of patient care, efficient and effective use of resources, business growth and impact. Use evidence-based approaches to develop and implement the companys commercial strategies whilst addressing our key business challenges. Create, execute and monitor the performance of comprehensive business plans. Oversee the financial stability of the company. Create and maintain a positive and equitable company culture across clinical and professional support teams and oversee recruitment, retention, engagement and professional development activities. Ensure the company is a vibrant social enterprise with an innovative approach. Establish and maintain excellent long-lasting relationships and a rich reputation with patients, shareholders, commissioners, regulators, partners and other key stakeholders. The Chief Executive Officer is the accountable-officer responsible for ensuring the social enterprise meets its statutory and service obligations and works effectively with its key stakeholders. The Chief Executive Officer will play a key role in taking forward a shared vision of the vision, mission, values and culture of the organisation. Key accountabilities: Governance and Compliance: Ensure that the governance of the company is sound and embodies the values of the social enterprise including leading and managing shareholder relations, working with the Employee-Shareholders Chair to ensure successful operation of the Shareholder Impact Board of elected and standing representatives Take responsibility for ensuring the company complies with its obligations under relevant regulatory frameworks and meets reporting requirements Act as the companys SIRO (Senior Information Risk Owner) and be responsible for managing information risks, ensure that effective mechanisms are in place to manage data and information, implement systems safely and monitor organisational learning within the organisation and from other organisations Ensure that sound financial management and corporate governance systems and processes are in place to enable the company to meet its objectives and legal requirements Create annual plans that support strategic direction correlating with operating budgets Organisational Development: Develop the business as a successful, sustainable and profitable company, first and foremost by ensuring that existing contracts are delivered to high standards of quality and excellence; and also by seeking, developing and sustaining new sources of income Build and maintain a strong brand and reputation for the organisation both internally and externally Create and lead opportunities to enhance the external profile of the organisation and its services whilst building and maintaining workforce engagement and pride in Smile Together Operational Leadership: Ensure that the day-to-day operations of the organisation are effectively and efficiently co-ordinated and implemented and conducted within the framework agreed to by the Smile Together Board and according to agreed business strategies Ensure the development and implementation of integrated strategies across clinical, operations, finance, marketing and communications, human resources and workforce, information management and technology, estates and performance monitoring, management and reporting Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain positive collaborative partnership arrangements with commissioners, local authorities, local communities, MPs, the voluntary sector, universities, communities and other key partners and stakeholders Play a valuable and prominent part in contributing to the success of our organisation Be an ambassador for the companys vision, mission and values and demonstrate related behaviours Professionally represent Smile Together as a high-profile ambassador for the company in this role, leading by example Leadership of People: Create and lead an environment that promotes great performance, engagement and positive morale across clinical and professional support teams Provide vision and dynamic motivational leadership to our people and partners, enabling the company to achieve its strategic goals and objectives in support of its values as a social enterprise Lead and manage the Director of Operations and Commercial, Clinical Director of Governance, Clinical Director for Workforce Development and the Finance Manager, ensuring their professional performance and development needs are addressed and that the culture of a learning, innovative organisation delivering high quality services permeates throughout the organisation Establish appropriate remuneration levels and performance-based conditions for colleagues within the framework agreed to by the Smile Together Board

Funeral Director (9 month Maternity Cover)

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Location: John Kemp, Whitsable and Herne Bay

Salary: £28,920.75 per annum (£14.51 per hour)

Join us in ensuring every goodbye is dignified and meaningful.

#WorkingWithDignity #DignifiedCareers

Our Funeral Director’s represent our Funeral Brands and Company. They’re a pillar of their local communities providing compassionate support to bereaved families as well as managing the logistical aspects of funeral arrangements.

This rewarding role requires a balance of empathy with resilience, care, professionalism and leadership to maintain the high standards for which Dignity is known.

Here is what a typical day could look like for you:

• Managing a diverse array of responsibilities, encompassing branch administration, funeral arrangements, care of the deceased, and community outreach.
• Operationally support the on-call rota in branches, taking first calls and promptly mobilising ambulance teams to bring the deceased into our care.
• Leading on any funerals conducted by the Brand which includes route planning, coordinating Funeral Operatives, overseeing the final checks, and fulfilling duties such as bearing or driving the hearse and limousine.
• Working closely with our clients to arrange funerals, planning every personalised detail and offering the full range of services and products that fully address the needs of our clients.
• Actively engaging with the local community by participating in events hosted by our Brand, such as MacMillan Coffee Mornings and Remembrance Day Services, fostering meaningful connections and demonstrating our commitment to compassionate service.

This role will suit someone who:

• Demonstrates prior supervisory/team leader experience, and can motivate others effectively.
• Holds a Full UK Manual Driving License.
• Exhibits exceptional communication and administrative abilities, coupled with meticulous attention to detail, to ensure strict adherence to regulatory policies and procedures.
• Displays emotional intelligence and a genuine dedication to delivering empathetic customer care in sensitive situations.
• Proactively supports colleagues, offering confident guidance and fostering a culture of shared success.
• Upholds a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and personal presentation, consistently striving for excellence in both individual performance and team outcomes.
• Takes pride in active involvement within their community, embracing opportunities to contribute and connect with others.

What we provide to you:

• Annual salary of £28,920.75.
• 22-25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance X2.
• Free On-Site/Street Parking.
• Free Uniform Provided (Incl. Dry Cleaning).
• ‍ Access to our internal apprentice & personal development schemes.

We wouldn’t be able to provide this integral service without our people. If you’d like to join a compassionate team dedicated to providing dignified farewells and supporting families during their most challenging times – We want to hear from you!

What are the next steps?

To join us in this role, simply hit the 'apply' button to submit your application and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch!

FCA Statement

Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.
We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.

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We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.