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Role: Commercial Programme Director

Job Ref: QAD 1995/0811

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: Initially 12 months

Location: Reading, West Berkshire - hybrid working

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Programme Director to lead infrastructure commercial solutions. The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced commercial leader with a minimum of 15 years in the commercial sector and at least five years managing sizable teams (50-60 people) and handling complex transactions. You should have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, coaching, and developing talent, and should bring the gravitas to effectively present to C-suite executives and advise the board. The role requires a background in infrastructure, preferably with familiarity with NEC contracts (though deep expertise is not mandatory if they have strong infrastructure and commercial experience).

You will lead a team of commercial professionals to deliver:

Business Partnering – Embedded with programme managers to understand business needs and translate into effective procurement strategies.
Commercial Governance – managing commercial risk register, reporting rhythm and chairing Infrastructure Commercial Boards to ensure senior stakeholders are aware of key commercial risks and progress.
Supplier Relationship Management – managing strategic supplier relationships and ensuring supplier deliver performance outcomes and quality framework.
Contract Operations - ensuring monthly payment application, Fee review and that all contractual terms related to NEC3 and NEC4 contract are applied.
Contract Change – working with project managers and suppliers to address contract change events and risk mitigation.
Contract Disputes – address strategic disputes to protect the organisation’s commercial interests.

Key Requirements:

At least 15 years in the commercial sector, with 5 years managing large teams and delivering complex transactions.
Proven ability to lead and manage teams, including coaching, development, and creating high-performing teams.
Experience working in complex settings and handling major transformations or significant transactions.
A leadership role rooted in commercial experience, such as transitioning from Quantity Surveyor (QS) to Commercial Manager (CM) and then to Commercial Director.
Experience working on programmes valued at around £400 million.
Background in infrastructure projects is essential; NEC knowledge is preferred but not mandatory if you have strong infrastructure and commercial experience.
Capable of delivering complex commercial solutions, such as major transformations or outsourcing.


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Job Ref: QAD 1995/0811


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To accept delegated responsibilities from the Directorate Manager to ensure the management and delivery of excellent service results, providing leadership and acting as a role model for the staff and services within the portfolio. To be responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of all services; leading and effectively implementing change management initiatives to improve service provision. To influence and lead on the strategic development and service improvement of services in conjunction with the BCC leadership team. To deliver services within allocated resources and develop action plans to manage variances. To take a lead role in the delivery of national standards To ensure effective processes and procedures are in place to monitor and track key performance indicators. To ensure the performance indicators relevant to specific work areas are reported both internally and externally and within allocated deadlines To provide regular reports on activity levels, performance against quality standards, financial and performance management issues, highlighting variances and creating action plans to resolve. To manage activity targets within the identified service areas through co-ordination and monitoring of waiting lists and to work with BCC leadership team to ensure that standards relating to patient access are achieved. To ensure that all relevant performance standards are met within the identified service areas, introducing or facilitating the introduction of new technology and working practices as appropriate. Take responsibility for the production, development and implementation of policies across the area of responsibility, some of which may affect areas beyond the immediate service area. Ensure the preparation of clinical business plans and so undertake long term strategic planning for designated services and prepare proposals for the planned growth of any of the services within the portfolio, or that support other services inside or outside the Care Group. These should take into account activity, outcomes, benefits (clinical and non-clinical) and income potential. To ensure information returns required by the Trust, Commissioners, NHS England and other partner organisations are delivered and are timely, accurate and presented to a high standard. To access and interrogate existing information systems in order to understand, analyse and report activity and/or changes in services covered to supplement existing standard information provided. To prepare reports on the relevant services within the portfolio for the Board of Directors/Executive Management Committee (EMC) as and when required. To use research and experience elsewhere in the NHS to inform service development and support the implementation of all relevant NICE Guidance. To produce business cases for service development ensuring that implication of service changes or development have been accurately assessed for submission to the appropriate corporate body. To undertake full service reviews as and when required. To produce relevant management information for monthly performance reviews. To represent the Directorate Manager at meetings as requested and as appropriate. To investigate complaints in areas of responsibility providing responses as appropriate and in conjunction with the Directorate Manager, Matron and Clinical Director. To assist in the implementation of improvements and learning from Datix Incident Reporting forms and complaints, so that adverse experiences, risks and incidents are reduced in severity and frequency. To ensure a regular and robust communications structure is in place; delivering and receiving information in a timely manner within the identified service areas and across the Care Group and Trust as appropriate. To take responsibility for any personal and professional development. HUMAN RESOURCES: To ensure delivery of the Trusts appraisal system within the defined area of responsibility, ensuring that every member of staff has measurable objectives and a personal development plan, which is commensurate with the needs of the service and underpins the Trusts strategic plans To ensure active application of the Trusts Sickness Absence Management policy. To deal promptly with matters relating to performance and support within the context of the Trusts Performance Management policy. To undertake exit interviews and develop a strategy to improve recruitment and retention and eliminate dependence upon agency staff. To ensure delivery of the Trusts Human Resources and Workforce policies. To participate in national and local Human Resources and Workforce Initiatives. To ensure learning environment and culture exists within the services and support the Trusts Training and Development Strategy. To ensure an annual training and development plan is completed and actioned for the areas that fall within the Directorate Managers remit. To ensure the statutory, essential skills and other training (including equipment training) are completed and that attendance and non-attendance records are maintained. To lead the recruitment and retention process of staff as appropriate, effectively inducting new staff in accordance with the Trusts induction programme both corporate and local. To devise, develop and implement skill mix reviews and other workforce planning strategies for the service. To create cohesive and flexible teams who identify strongly with other teams in the Care Group and Trust. FINANCE: To have full budget responsibility for the BCC and provide ongoing financial management support to the Directorate Manager. To ensure financial systems are in place to monitor and achieve budgetary control in those areas included within the portfolio, and to take any remedial action identified as necessary. To work closely with the Directorate Manager, and the Director of Finance for the Care Group and the Director of Operations to agree the annual budget for the services within the portfolio, identifying opportunities for cost improvement programmes, service improvement programmes and cash releasing efficiency savings. To exercise control over staff and non-staff expenditure where appropriate. To contain expenditure within budget and develop annual cost improvement plans. To review monthly budget statements for the department and in conjunction with the Directorate Manager, provide support with the services managers, Co-ordinators and other senior staff as appropriate, agreeing action to contain expenditure within budget. Devise, agree and deliver income-related targets within the department and provide support to the Directorate Manager to ensure opportunities to increase income and reduce costs for the Trust are pursued in conjunction with other colleagues, departments, and services, reviewing monthly budget statements to keep expenditure within budget. PHYSICAL RESOURCES: To provide on-going review of facilities with colleagues within the identified service areas to ensure optimum use of resources. To oversee capital development programmes for the services within the defined area of responsibility, in close liaison with the Directorate Manager.

De Vere Wokefield Estate

De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. We also offer our colleagues a taxi shuttle service to and from Reading train station.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Director of People & Culture

Are you an experienced and dynamic HR Manager with a passion for the hospitality & events industry?

We have an exciting opportunity for a People & Culture Director to join the team at De Vere Wokefield Estate, a large prestigious events-focused hotel near Reading, with a team of circa 300 employees. This role involves working on site at De Vere Wokefield Estate on a full time basis, with paid travel, as required, to other De Vere properties.

As the People & Culture Director for De Vere Wokefield Estate you will report to our Group Head of People & Culture and oversee the Hotels People & Culture Manager & Co-ordinator on site with a focus on strategic activities to manage payroll costs, drive recruitment, focus on compliance, learning and development and employee engagement, to help foster a positive workplace culture that aligns with the Hotel’s goals and objectives.

With support from our central Talent Acquisition team you will take a lead in attracting, selecting, and developing top talent, building high-performing teams that contribute to unforgettable events.

You will collaborate with our central People & Culture team, department heads, managers, and employees to provide guidance, support, and solutions to HR-related challenges, driving initiatives that enhance HR processes, policies, and systems to ensure efficiency and compliance.

The successful candidate will have;
• Previous HR management experience within a large or multi-site hotel, hospitality, events, care or retail environment
• The ability to influence senior colleagues and managers through a confident and knowledgeable approach of HR best practise
• A forward thinking & bright personality, with an intuitive, highly organised and strategic approach
Are you ready to take on the challenge of shaping and leading the HR function in this unique and vibrant setting? If so, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Director of People & Culture at De Vere Wokefield Estate;

• £55k - £60k per annum, plus Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 20% of salary based on business performance
• BUPA Private Medical Insurance plus discounted family memberships
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Free meals in our colleague dining facilities
• Use of the hotel's gym facilities
• 33 days holiday each year from day one of your employment
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are DeVere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.

You will work directly with your administrative teams which are devolved and co-located with their clinical teams giving you direct control of all processes relating to patient pathway management. This role is demanding due to the breadth and depth of the Directorate and candidates will need to be able to demonstrate management experience commensurate with a more senior operational role. You will be managerially responsible for Head & Neck Services providing clear leadership and working with the Clinical Director, Matron, Care Group Director and Care Group Director of Operations to ensure the provision of high quality patient care and the most efficient and cost effective use of resources. The services within the portfolio are: Ophthalmology ENT Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery To be responsible for ensuring that within all specific work areas all local and national performance standards and objectives are met. To be responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of services; leading and effectively implementing change management initiatives to improve service provision. To influence and lead on the strategic development and service improvement of Head & Neck services in conjunction with the Matron and in conjunction with and in support of the Clinical Director. With the Clinical Director and Matron, to view the grouping of services as a business unit in line with service line reporting (SLR), and to lead on embedding and using SLR in the management of the Directorate. Other services may be added to this portfolio in line with the Directorate Managers personal development programme, and the needs of the service. To participate in the Trusts on-call manager rota. Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

If you are an experienced Hospital Director or senior clinician with a strong background in leading high performing teams, looking for a new opportunity to put your mark on an established Mental Health service then apply to join the team at Rosebank House. You will be leading and managing full clinical and administrative teams, ensuring excellent care is delivered and maintained, and ensuring quality and financial targets are met. As the Hospital Director at Rosebank House you will have overall leadership and management responsibility of the service, lead the multidisciplinary team, and be responsible for operational performance whilst continuing to develop commercial opportunities with purchasers and referrers. Your responsibilities will include: Facilitating the development of quality healthcare services, ensuring that they respond to the changing needs of purchasers and patients, and also reflect market trends and evidence-based practice. Ensuring both quality and financial targets are met, Leading the senior management team on site, developing local strategy of the service, ensuring adherence to the service’s objectives, quality improvement and business plans. Promoting and enhancing the hospital’s reputation for specialist care and service Fulfilling the role of Registered Manager as per CQC expectations Engagement with ICB’s To be successful as Hospital Director, you will: Have an excellent track record in a management role within the healthcare sector A clinical background in and understanding of mental health services An excellent track record in a management role within the healthcare sector (essential). An emphasis on performance and delivery in order to support successful service delivery and development, budget control, business development and revenue generation. A credible, inclusive and supportive management style balanced with strong leadership and sound underpinning knowledge to provide direction and implement change. Knowledge of clinical and non-clinical operational activities within a health sector organisation. Working knowledge of the NHS and Independent Healthcare sectors. What you will get Annual salary up to £55,000 £4,200 Car Allowance The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. Where you will be working: Location: Lower Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5LE You will be working at Rosebank House, a 24 hour specialist care and support service for people with severe and enduring mental health needs. People who come to Rosebank House have normally come from a hospital environment or have been sectioned under the Mental Health Act (1983). You will be working at the modern, purpose-built home with 13 en-suite bedrooms, it is specifically designed with facilities to fully prepare patients for independence in the community. The focus of the service is on independent living skills as well as social inclusion, education and employment engagement. There are close links with the local community for residents to access local college, work placements and amenities. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Join our team!

Are you a great leader of Catering Teams with a genuine passion for exemplary service? We have a new opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Operations Director to join our team across the London and South regions.

This role sits within our Education division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing.

What you'll be doing...

The successful candidate will have exceptional proven leadership qualities and an ability to achieve results through others. We require a committed empathetic and passionate individual to deliver and exceed client and customer expectations.

This will role cover London, M25 and surrounding locations, and the South Coast with 6 Operations Managers that report to this position

Your key responsibilities as the Operations Director will consist of:

• Accountable for creating a culture of excellent customer experience within their community
• Accountable for ensuring legal and company compliance within strategic area of responsibility
• Accountable for creating a platform for financial growth, exceeding financial targets
• Accountable for building and proactively maintaining external relationships with senior clients to exceed client expectations, deliver a value-added service proposition which will build and sustain industry competitive advantage
• Oversee Operations Management function within area of responsibility
• Accountable for overseeing recruitment, support, training and development of operations team in order to deliver an efficient, high quality, financially beneficial value proposition to Company and senior client in line with Company processes
• Support the sales team with site visits, sales presentations, and ensuring bids are operationally sound. Developing centre of excellences within sites to be used as reference points is essential

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

What can you bring?

The experience and knowledge we are looking for from the future Operations Director include:

• Extensive experience in contract catering, within a multi-site, senior management role
• Education experience will be an advantage
• Ability to demonstrate experience in leading, inspiring and motivating a large and diverse team
• Proven experience of working closely and successfully with clients
• Confidence in numbers and P&L management

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts

We offer a salary of upto £70,000 plus a 15% KPI performance-related bonus and company car/allowance

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits
• Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:
• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality

Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

The principal duties of the Associate Director of Nursing are: To drive the care group programme for patient flow across the inpatient wards. Work with the Care Group Directors of Nursing to ensure the implementation of patient experience initiatives across the Trust; coordinate local patient satisfaction surveys and lead the development of action plans to address any shortfalls. Strategic leadership to ensure high standards of care for patients and their families evidenced through the key performance indicators of the departments. Provide professional nursing leadership of the nursing teams across the Care Group ensuring appropriate structures are in place to support nurses in the delivery of care to patients and their families. Provide nursing leadership on human resource issues relating to workforce planning, professional development, clinical leadership/supervision, appraisal, interviewing of senior staff and the retention and recruitment strategy for Networked Care. To lead annual reviews of nursing roles and establishment so that new and expanded responsibilities are developed where appropriate and skill mix changes implemented as required. Promote and maintain an evidence-based practice culture for nursing staff, ensuring representation at local, regional, and national networks, to share good practice and be responsible for wide dissemination and implementation of evidence.

If you would like to have an initial conversation, please contact our recruitment partner, Brendan Davies, at Hunter Healthcare on 07585 356985 or by email atbdavies@hunter-healthcare.com

Your new company
Our client is an SME with their head office based in the Centre of Reading and multiple sites across the South East of England. This well established business is now looking to undertake a period of automation and transformation.


Your new role is a newly created position which will initially be focussed on the reorganisation of the finance and back office function. Managing a small team you will be responsible for the delivery of all financials with an opportunity to transform and innovate the processes and procedures to deliver efficiencies and improvements both internally and to external customers. This role will also encompass managing regulations and compliance as well as the involvement in the development and delivery of strategy.


What you'll need to succeed ACA. ACCA or CIMA qualified you will be an individual who can lead, manage and empower the finance team. It is likely you will have recent experience of working in an SME. You will enjoy rolling your sleeves up and getting involved with the entire finance function. You will actively embrace change, including external market forces and customer-led service requirements. Excellent interpersonal skills will be required along with a collaborative approach to building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.


What you'll get in return As well as a competitive annualised salary and benefits package this is an excellent opportunity to join an established business experiencing a period of change and the opportunity to shape this newly created role of Finance Director.


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Applications are open to senior trainees: National Training Number (NTN) ST4 level or above Locally Employed Doctors (LED) at equivalent experience of ST4 or above Working full time or less-than-full-time Who have full GMC registration. This is a fixed-term role for minimum of 12 months. For those with an NTN, the role can be undertaken in programme or out of programme (training or experience) and must be discussed with your educational supervisor and training programme director (TPD), and permission to apply must be granted by the TPD. For a discussion about the chief registrar post, especially those in LED posts, please contact Dr Gordon MacDonald, Associate Director of Medical Education: gordon.macdonald@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Principal Responsibilities: Strategy & Leadership Take a key role in shaping the on-going direction/strategy patient safety in the Trust. Including the roll out of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF). Responsible and accountable for the development and delivery of all agreed plans for the Trusts on-going quality strategy. To provide leadership and line management for the Head of Patient Safety, Senior Safety Lead for Women's and Childrens, Head of risk and other associated teams. As a member of the Quality Governance Committee and Patient Safety Committee, to ensure that these are provided with regular and comprehensive reports sufficient to enable them to fulfil their monitoring and assurance responsibilities on all aspects of compliance and patient safety. Responsible for leading the delivery of the Trust patient safety key initiatives/ metrics To lead the development of priorities for patient safety education and training raising awareness of patient safety and risk management across the Trust in line with the Trust Training Needs Analysis Lead on the annual programme of Trust-wide patient safety priorities and a programme and framework for its delivery including the development and monitoring of patient safety metrics and indicators Accountable for leading, planning and delivery of patient safety improvement work streams (including NHS Safety Strategy) across the organisation in partnership with clinical leads and external with other providers or organisations to improve safety. Promote a culture of innovation and support the development of QIPP schemes that increase quality and support the overall delivery of financial targets Principal Responsibilities: Management Take a key role in shaping the on-going direction/strategy for quality governance, compliance, clinical effectiveness and patient safety. Provide transformational leadership to the teams and directing their programmes of work ensuring the delivery of service and personal objectives, ensuring that: Comprehensive staff development, appraisal and competence Standards/systems are in place and utilised Relevant Trust policies and procedures are complied with Full compliance with mandatory and statutory training Ensure that the Care Groups receive appropriate support from the Patient Safety Team to enable them to manage patient safety To deputise for the Deputy Chief Nurse as required internally and externally. To project plan the Trusts patient safety agenda responding to any national or locally changes as necessary. To be responsible for establishing and developing, in line with CQC/ NHSE/ DoH directives, a system that tests the Trusts compliance against the CQC fundamental and updated standards of Quality & Safety. Provide clinical leadership for projects which require specific evidence to be gathered and validated by external regulators the outcome of which would have a significant impact on the trust e.g. accreditations, peer reviews, National audits findings, CQC announced and unannounced inspections. To provide expert guidance on the patient and risk requirements of external assessments/ compliance criteria to ensure the Trust is aware of and meets national requirements in line with legislation and external inspections. Principal Responsibilities: Policies To advise the Deputy Chief Nurse/ Chief Nursing Officer on safety policies. To lead the Trust on how these should be interpreted and communicated. Interpret and assess, on behalf of the Trust, relevant national policy and guidance and provide guidance and support to Directorates / clinical leads regarding implementation and ensure effective systems for evaluation are developed. The post holder will lead on the development and implementation of corporate polices specific to clinical governance, risk and patient safety. Lead on ensuring the implementation of national policy directives/national evidence based practice in relation to the quality agenda, providing specialist advice and support to Care Groups, clinicians and departments as appropriate. Principal Responsibilities: External Liaison & Relationships Lead the development and maintenance of strong and effective relationships between the Trust and regulators, commissioners and other statutory agencies in relation to safety and compliance To establish and develop effective working relationships with external bodies e.g. ICB Formally represent the Trust in relation to safety at commissioner meetings and coordinate the Trust activity and reporting at those meetings Act as an official representative and ambassador for the Trust and Quality Governance Team Prepare and deliver presentations for internal and external audiences including at local, regional and national meetings and conferences Develop and maintain positive relationships with peers across the health economy and wider, to learn and share best practice; Take a lead role in engaging service users and carers in the development and implementation of quality governance within the Trust Principal Responsibilities: Incidents & Serious Incidents To ensure there is clinical governance support and scrutiny on incident reporting, formal reviews, as outlined in the PSIRF learning methodologies and make certain the investigations including learning outcomes are in line with the Trusts agreed policies and procedures. To monitor the patient safety reviews in line with required timescale and ensure patient safety reports meet the national requirements. To monitor the development, implementation and delivery of learning and safety actions as a result of investigations. Ensure these are in line with required timescale and of the quality to deliver improvements and mitigate risk. Provide expert advice and guidance on the Trusts incident reporting and PSIRF investigation processes. To provide advice and guidance upon request on the analysis, interpretation and translation of highly complex clinical and incident information. To have overall responsibility for safety databases and ensure that accurate and timely information is available and communicated to support Care Groups quality governance processes and provide overarching compliance evidence for any internal / external assessment. To liaise with Executive Directors and Care Group Directors in the organisation and commissioning to ensure internal investigations into patient safety incidents are dealt with appropriately. Principal Responsibilities: Analytical and Judgement Skills Critically evaluate and analyse data, information and reports Collate and analyse data from a range of sources including incident data, complaint data, risk management data, quality data, performance data and patient record and care data to produce comprehensive reports and analysis Conduct complex and detailed analysis of data, trends and patterns including producing thematic analysis; Lead the development, analysis and publication of formal quality governance reports including presenting at relevant meetings This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post holder.

Job Purpose

The Senior Study Leader is the leader of the cross-functional clinical trial team (CTT), guides planning and management of the assigned clinical study/studies end-to-end to achieve objectives. Accountable for proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT. Oversee budget and people allocation within assigned study/studies. Contribute in promoting operational excellence through process improvement and knowledge sharing across studies. Fosters an empowered, psychologically safe organization that can navigate a matrix environment, learns, and adjusts quickly to changing conditions and business needs.

Key accountabilities

• Executes and delivers clinical studies; guides planning and decision making at study-level

• Acts as the CTT product owner with clear and focused duties and responsibilities per the agile ways of working

• Active member of a Clinical Operations community within the study leadership organization

• Promotes operational excellence in the development of global clinical study protocol(s), clinical study report(s), and other study-related documents

Deliverables

• Patient recruitment, clinical data, study documentation and study reports

• Efficient delivery of the protocol, ICF, Monitoring Plan, and CSR in quality and on time

• Cost effective management of study budget

• Proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT

Key expertise and skillset

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is required. Advanced degree is strongly preferred.

• ≥ 4 years of recent involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV of standard to high complexity and priority ≥ 3 years of recent contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical studies of standard to high complexity and priority (e.g., planning, executing, reporting and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in pharmaceutical industry or a contract research organization, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities

• Experience in managing people globally in a complex matrix environment preferred

• Management of virtual teams. Proven ability and strong experience leading teams and building capabilities Experience in developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent communicator and presenter (oral and written); ability to communicate at all levels

• Excellent organization and prioritization

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills and enterprise mindset, demonstrated by ability to drive for aligned solutions

• Fluent English, oral and written

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

You will work directly with your administrative teams which are devolved and co-located with their clinical teams giving you direct control of all processes relating to patient pathway management. This role is demanding due to the breadth and depth of the Directorate and candidates will need to be able to demonstrate management experience commensurate with a more senior operational role. You will be managerially responsible for Head & Neck Services providing clear leadership and working with the Clinical Director, Matron, Care Group Director and Care Group Director of Operations to ensure the provision of high quality patient care and the most efficient and cost effective use of resources. The services within the portfolio are: ENT. Maxillofacial. Plastic Surgery. To be responsible for ensuring that within all specific work areas all local and national performance standards and objectives are met. To be responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of services; leading and effectively implementing change management initiatives to improve service provision. To influence and lead on the strategic development and service improvement of Head & Neck services in conjunction with the Matron and in conjunction with and in support of the Clinical Director. With the Clinical Director and Matron, to view the grouping of services as a business unit in line with service line reporting (SLR), and to lead on embedding and using SLR in the management of the Directorate. Other services may be added to this portfolio in line with the Directorate Managers personal development programme, and the needs of the service. To participate in the Trusts on-call manager rota. Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Benefits:
Salary: £31,364 - £35,745 per annum – Grade 4
Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week
Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading
Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available.

About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Business Support team for a highly motivated and proactive individual for the position of Executive Assistant to the Chief Fire Officer (CFO).

The key focus of this role is:

• Provide high-level executive assistance to the Chief Fire Officer, ensuring day to day diary management, arranging both internal and external appointments and engagement with national and local organisations, and key stakeholders

• Managing correspondence on behalf of the Chief Fire Officer dealing with queries and preparing correspondence for agreement with Chief Fire Officer

• Lead on areas of work as allocated by the Chief Fire Officer including project management, co-ordinating actions, undertaking research, monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines are met in order to provide the necessary professional service.

• Ensure the Chief Fire Officer is full prepared and briefed, on national and regional issues, undertaking all necessary planning, arrangements and research.

• Undertake research and analysis concerning national and regional policy, organisational and fire related issues. Produce concise executive summaries from complex documents or research and prepare presentations to support the Chief Fire Officer.

• Organise visits and meetings with VIPS and chief executives or equivalents of partnership agencies.

• Organise meetings on behalf of the Chief Fire Officer including national work, securing the attendance of relevant participants or their nominated deputies in person or via video or telephone conferencing, ensuring IT equipment is in working order, preparing all paperwork and files beforehand, distributing agendas, minutes, reports and other communications as necessary, preparing all participants in advance of the meeting, recording actions and decisions of the meeting and ensure that these are completed following the meeting.


Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic thinking skills

• Ability to effectively cope with conflicting and complex demands

• Ability to communicate to a high standard effectively verbally with high level of interpersonal skills

• Ability to communicate to a high standard in writing producing documents in range of formats to suit a range of audiences including report writing and minute taking

• High levels of political awareness and sensitivity

• Able to exercise judgement in dealing with all enquiries at senior management level

• High level of IT skills, using full Microsoft package

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 22 January 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 29 January 2024

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

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About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots around the UK.

Salary: Competitive + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Flexible First options available

The Sector Director of our Data Collection & Aggregation and Energy Management Platform products and services will be an experienced hire from the energy industry with multi-faceted skills and experiences that lend to supporting such a diverse proposition. Developing Business processes, implementing business procedures, safeguarding via compliance management, ensuring opportunities are captured and risks are mitigated. This role will also act as the voice of the business in conversations with internal and external parties. The role is responsible for developing, agreeing and owning the business units strategy, P&L and digital roadmap including strategic outcomes and tactical initiatives.

- Developing a market leading DCDA & BEI product and service, that facilitates revenue but also customers net zero ambitions

- Leadership to the various technical operations teams to deliver best in class customer experiences, driving long term customer retention

- Ensuring the team adheres to regulation, the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) to stop fines and reputational damage

- Offer leadership but also have a deep understanding and experience in DCDA and energy management platforms such as BEI, enabling cutting edge data services adapting and continually improving through technology such as machine to machine and edge computing

- Originate 3rd party opportunities for platform services both in the UK but also Internationally supporting the core of Digital Services five year plan of becoming a £100m business

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Extensive experience across the sector including Data Management, Energy Optimisation and business operations.

- A deep understanding of the balance and settlement code, energy optimisation, data services, IT security, Data privacy and continual platform development.

- Natural ability to coach, lead and mentor team members and managers-with an emphasis on aligning their strengths and passions to SSEs business strategy and providing constructive feedback and support.

- Deep understanding of emerging technologies and opportunities with proven track record of capturing opportunities

- Strong Literacy and communication skills, experience of c-suite level of engagement

About our Business

SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management. In order to accelerate progress towards net zero SSE Group is investing £7m a day on low carbon infrastructure, creating 1,000 green jobs a year in the process, as part of its £25bn NZAP (Net Zero Acceleration Programme).

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Natalie on 01738 275615.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.