Total 101 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Greater Manchester, BL9 5HB

To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters to the Scheme. To support the Head of School to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the School. To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of Surgery. For full job information please see attached job description. 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.

The Role:
We are currently looking for an experienced administrator to join our successful and busy team to provide administrative support across the SEND curriculum.
Key Responsibilities:
• To provide focused administrative support to SEND curriculum teams
• To maintain and where necessary improve the integrity of student data, analysing, interpreting and producing reports.
• Support the other teams across the SEND Directorate, when necessary.
Who You Are:
The successful candidate will have administrative experience; enjoy working as part of a team as well as on their own initiative. You must be able to plan and progress a programme of work to strict deadlines and have excellent oral and written communication skills. You should possess proficient computer skills and an expertise in the use of software packages and applications, including the MS Office suite. The willingness to work flexibly, to travel to other NCC sites, to work with a wide range of external stakeholders and to adapt quickly to changing operational needs is essential.
What We Offer:
• Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
• On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
• Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
• Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
• Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.
• Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
About New City College:
New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £105m, 20,000 students and 1900 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country.
Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.
East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.
As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.
New City College aims to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Director of Science to help us continue this work.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Science to drive excellence in teaching and learning, support curriculum development, and inspire both staff and students to achieve outstanding outcomes. You will play a key role in fostering collaboration across the department and ensuring the highest standards of academic achievement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced science teacher with strong leadership skills to make a lasting impact in our school community.

As a part of the Oak Learning Partnership, we are proud of what we have achieved so far and excited by the continuous improvements and changes here at Hazel Wood High. This appointment will form a key element in the next phase on our journey to outstanding. If you would like to join our excellent team, then we would like to hear more about you.

Visits to the school, prior to application, are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 0161 797 6543 or by e-mailing enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk

to arrange an appointment.

I encourage you to visit our website to discover more about our values, ethos, and the amazing work we do at Hazel Wood. www.hazelwoodhigh.co.uk

I hope that when you have read the information enclosed, you will be encouraged to apply for this important post. We look forward to receiving your application.

We ask that you do not send CV’s, please complete and send your application form to hr@oaklp.co.uk

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29th October 2024.

What the school offers its staff

We believe that all our students deserve the very best education that we can provide, and our teaching staff aspire to raise the standards and quality of teaching and learning. This is encouraged through inspiring, and supporting, colleagues with bespoke CPD; and by ensuring that best practice is shared and embedded. Having the right team in place is essential to this.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Please see Job Description and person spec for a full break down of of the role. This is a part time role of21.25

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Director of Strategy, Portfolio & Governance to join the Group Digital Services Team at Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT).

We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic, and dedicated member of staff with a delivery focus who can align to our values and behaviors. You will be delivering exciting change initiatives, service improvements and defined projects across our portfolio of work, supporting the achievement of the MFT Digital Strategy and wider organizational strategies and digital aspirations.

You will form part of a growing, motivated, and supportive team and will be well placed to develop your skills and knowledge.

This is a busy and rewarding role in a team which supports the transformation of services through the utilisation of technology in accordance with trust-wide business requirements. Your application must be able to demonstrate that you have a sound understanding of governance, business change, project and programme delivery, have strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills, advanced IT skills understanding and working knowledge of digital change initiatives and the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification document attached for details of the role and comparison against your skills, experience and knowledge.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!




This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Join MFT as we seek a pivotal Director of Nursing for our Clinical Scientific Services (CSS) Clinical Group. Reporting to the Chief Executive & as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll provide visible, inspirational & professional leadership to Nurses & AHPs. Working alongside the Trust Chief Nurse, you’ll champion & embed a culture of quality improvement, research & innovation (R&I), ensuring that all services are of high quality now & in the future, with the best care possible provided first time, every time.

In partnership with the Clinical Group Medical Director, you’ll be responsible for providing strong & effective clinical leadership, improving, and sustaining clinical practices & standards across all services, including patient safety, patient experience, and clinical effectiveness, forming part of the overarching responsibility for the delivery of clinical governance & any regulatory and/or statutory requirements pertinent to the service.

It goes without saying at MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion & belonging, providing equal & transparent opportunities for career development & value wellbeing. As the Director of Nursing for the CSS Clinical Group, you’ll help drive this culture, so all individuals thrive and feel a sense of belonging.

So, if this sounds like you & you have the skills, expertise & motivation to succeed in this career changing role, we would be delighted to hear from you.
• With extensive senior nursing & managerial experience across acute (or comparatively large and complex multi-disciplinary organisation), you’ll be a self-motivated, innovative, compassionate & inclusive leader using a positive, strong influencing & coaching style & with an emphasis on high standards of patient care, safety & efficient and effective use of resources.
• With effective influencing and negotiation skills, you’ll work collaboratively with the Trust Chief Nurse & other nursing & AHP colleagues across the Trust, anticipate & interpret national & regional policy for the Clinical Group & lead the implementation of any changes to practice that may be required.
• As a highly motivated, inspirational leader with the drive to deliver a commitment to excellence across all areas. You’ll horizon scan, identify & act upon current & future strategic opportunities for the Clinical Group, ensuring they are aligned with the objectives of MFT as a whole.
• On behalf of the Trust Chief Nurse - MFT, you’ll take the lead on specific programmes or projects across the Trust, working closely with colleagues from other Clinical Groups to ensure effective delivery of the programme’s objectives.
• You’ll ensure that the voices of patients, families & colleagues are always heard & listened to in the development of services & delivery of care, exercising skills of professional curiosity & appropriate challenge.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

Candidate Information Pack

To support these opportunities, we have developed a bespoke 'Candidate Information Pack' which provides specific information about the role and the Assessment and Selection Process. To request a copy of this pack, please contact Talent Attraction & Senior Acquisition Service Lead Sinéad Gamble, via email sinead.gamble@mft.nhs.uk.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Candidate Information Pack To support these opportunities, we have developed a bespoke 'Candidate Information Pack' which provides specific information about the role and the Assessment and Selection Process. To request a copy of this pack, please contact Talent Attraction & Senior Acquisition Service Lead Sinad Gamble, via email sinead.gamble@mft.nhs.uk. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff
Are you a highly organised and motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity in the heart of London? We are seeking an Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to join a dynamic private hedge fund.

Company Overview
This opportunity is with a London-based investment boutique advising a global long/short equity strategy for professional investors. The goal is to generate attractive returns over the long run by excelling during market downturns and maintaining strong performance during rallies. The firm invests in opportunities with 'asymmetric risk-reward' and has received industry recognition for its performance.

Job Overview
As the Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff, you will play a crucial role in supporting the leadership team and ensuring the smooth operation of the firm. This position offers a salary bracket of £25,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Recruiting and onboarding new employees
- Managing executive diaries and scheduling meetings
- Monitoring performance and providing administrative support
- Handling confidential information with discretion
- Coordinating and organising events and travel arrangements
- Supporting HR functions and fostering a positive work environment

- Assisting with special projects and strategic initiatives

Here are the skills you'll need:

- Passion for HR and long-term ambitions to develop in financial services
- Prior experience in HR is preferred
- Excellent English writing skills
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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

Here are the benefits of this job:

- Opportunity to work in a prestigious financial firm
- Career development and growth in the financial services sector
- Dynamic and supportive work environment
- Access to industry events and networking opportunities

- Comprehensive benefits package including health and pension plans

Pursuing a career as an EA:
A career as an Executive Assistant in a private hedge fund like this offers unique advantages. You'll be at the heart of financial operations, gaining valuable insights and experience in the investment sector. This role provides a platform for career progression, opening doors to various opportunities within the financial services industry.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly credible GP/medical/dental leader with a passion for integrated community working to join our forward-thinking Clinical Group, Senior Leadership Team. With a strong track record in governance, safety, integrating services and clinical effectiveness, you will provide senior clinical leadership for our Manchester and Trafford Local Care Organisations (LCOs) and the University Dental Hospital of Manchester (UDHM). Critically, you will promote research, innovation and education that will make our services fit for the future, and in doing so, put your career on an exciting trajectory.

With a commitment to system and organisational excellence, you will ensure that new models of community care are clinically safe, support best practice and are sustainable for changing patterns of delivery, fostering high levels of clinical involvement, joint working focused on delivering the best outcomes for patients and people.

What is more, with a track record of leading service improvement in a community environment and working collaboratively across systems, you will maintain credibility and influence with clinical colleagues in the Clinical Group, across MFT, in Greater Manchester and nationally.

If you have the right skills, experience, values and attitude to meet the needs and demands of the role, let us tell you more about what the job involves and why this could be your next and best career move.

• Bringing your wealth of experience as a clinical leader, you will make our LCOs and UDHM synonymous with quality, safety, and clinical effectiveness. This includes providing advice on developing our community services and making sure other leaders stay focused on innovation, patient safety and better outcomes for our patients.

• Providing professional leadership to the medical and dental workforce across the Clinical Group, you will lead on GP, medical and dental workforce planning, recruitment, productivity employee relations, promoting diversity, equality and creating a sense of belonging.

• Additionally, you will act as a role model for other medical leaders across MFT, securing confidence and credibility with teams as well as external stakeholders and our local communities.

• Guiding us through challenging decisions, sometimes in the face of opposition, you will ensure we act in the best interests of patient safety and patient experience.

• Using your exceptional communication and collaboration skills, you will help reconfigure our services to put patients at the centre of everything we do, working with other MFT medical leaders.

• Lastly, it goes without saying, you will demonstrate MFT values and behaviours, striving to continuously set and maintain the highest standards for both you and your team, whilst motivating and inspiring others to achieve these.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

Candidate Information Pack

To support this vacancy, we have developed a bespoke ‘Candidate Information Pack’which provides specific information about the role and the Assessment and Selection Process. To request a copy of this pack, please contact Talent Attraction & Senior Acquisition Service Manager Sinéad Gamble, via emailsinead.gamble@mft.nhs.uk.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Deputy Director of Learning for Science with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience, and outstanding, ambitious teachers seeking their first middle leadership post.

As an experienced teacher, you will develop an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful faculty drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience. As a Star middle leader, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Star Salford Academy

Star Salford Academy is a 5-form entry mixed secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds, which opened in September 2023. Like all Star schools, Star Salford Academy has a leadership specialism.

We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

During its opening year, the school admitted an intake of 150 pupils in Year 7. We will continue to admit a new intake of Year 7 pupils at the beginning of each academic year.

Commitment to safeguarding

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Director of Science to help us continue this work.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Science to drive excellence in teaching and learning, support curriculum development, and inspire both staff and students to achieve outstanding outcomes. You will play a key role in fostering collaboration across the department and ensuring the highest standards of academic achievement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced science teacher with strong leadership skills to make a lasting impact in our school community.

As a part of the Oak Learning Partnership, we are proud of what we have achieved so far and excited by the continuous improvements and changes here at Hazel Wood High. This appointment will form a key element in the next phase on our journey to outstanding. If you would like to join our excellent team, then we would like to hear more about you.

Visits to the school, prior to application, are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 0161 797 6543 or by e-mailing enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk

to arrange an appointment.

I encourage you to visit our website to discover more about our values, ethos, and the amazing work we do at Hazel Wood. www.hazelwoodhigh.co.uk

I hope that when you have read the information enclosed, you will be encouraged to apply for this important post. We look forward to receiving your application.

We ask that you do not send CV’s, please complete and send your application form to hr@oaklp.co.uk

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29th October 2024.

What the school offers its staff

We believe that all our students deserve the very best education that we can provide, and our teaching staff aspire to raise the standards and quality of teaching and learning. This is encouraged through inspiring, and supporting, colleagues with bespoke CPD; and by ensuring that best practice is shared and embedded. Having the right team in place is essential to this.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Role: Finance Director

Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 plus benefits

Location: Stockport - Hybrid

My Client an established Investment company are working with a rapidly growing therapeutic fostering organisation that is seeking a hands-on Finance Director to lead their financial strategy and operations, supporting their mission to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

This is a key role in a fast-growing SME, where you'll work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive financial performance, strategic planning, and expansion into new regions as they have great growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership: Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including cash flow management, invoicing, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and fostering family payments.
• Strategic Planning: Develop long-term financial strategies and provide key insights to support business growth, geographic expansion, and M&A activities.
• Financial Control & Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, implement financial checks, and develop internal controls to safeguard the organisation's assets.
• Budgeting & Performance Monitoring: Lead the budgeting process, track performance against KPIs, and provide financial analysis to guide business decisions.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure full compliance with audit, accounting, tax regulations, and manage relationships with auditors and financial stakeholders.
• Commercial Management: Oversee contracts with Local Authorities, manage debt financing, and support negotiations for property leases.
• IT & Systems: Oversee the financial and IT systems to ensure they meet business needs and comply with GDPR regulations.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with the CEO on strategic and commercial matters, acting as a trusted advisor while managing and mentoring a small finance team.

What We're Looking For:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.
• Proven experience as a Finance Director, ideally in a private equity-backed SME.
• Strong leadership, financial planning, and analytical skills.
• Experience in M&A and managing multiple priorities in a growing business.

Why Join?

• Be a part of a mission-driven organisation making a real difference.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of a growing business.
• Opportunities for career progression in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Ready to take on a broad range of director-level responsibilities in a dynamic SME? Apply now to make an impact and take your career to the next level. or email me if you have any questions

Director of Housing Operations
Salary £106,361 to £115,452

At Bury Council we are ambitious as a stock owning authority to deliver safe and secure homes for our residents, fostering vibrant neighbourhoods where tenants are at the heart of our communities. We have reacquired our stock of nearly 8,000 homes, and it is our vision to transform how we work to be a social landlord of choice, creating places where individuals aspire to live. We want housing to be an integral part of our council services, at the heart of supporting residents to lead healthy, fulfilling lives, and be central to our wider ambitions of inclusive growth and regeneration.

This is one of four key roles in our team that are integral to shaping our vision to build a service that is tenant focused, is fit for purpose and ensure that our homes are safe and meet decent homes standards, where we support those that are most in need.

Our Director of Housing Operations is a key appointment in our senior leadership team, reporting to the Executive Director of Strategy and Transformation, taking the lead for championing our vision for housing services. You will bring energy to our team and an enthusiasm to be a social housing provider that tenants can be proud of, ensuring that our homes are to the highest standards. With the incorporation of housing back into the council, this is an opportunity to ensure we develop a fully integrated service that embodies a collegiate approach as part of our neighbourhoods strategy that supports all residents within their communities. You will empower colleagues to work autonomously and make decisions on the best course of action within the areas of work, recognising that our teams are our greatest strength. Housing is key to the borough’s wider regeneration initiatives; therefore, you will need to link across our planning and growth teams. We want housing to be an enabling service that protects and supports the most vulnerable, addresses the homelessness challenges we face and gives people the choice through a well-managed housing options service.

This is a unique opportunity to join us at a key point in Bury’s journey, delivering a vision where social housing empowers residents to be part of our borough’s ambitions for the future. We are seeking a values-driven individual who is passionate about our vision, who believes in the power of what we are trying to achieve. Let’s Do It! For further information see our microsite: Bury Council | (bury-leaders.co.uk), or contact GatenbySanderson, Philip Emms (07590 225472) or Delcia Coutinho (07741 264892).

Technical Interviews
w/c 18th November 2024
Stakeholder Panels And Interviews
w/c 2nd December 2024

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Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff
Are you a highly organised and motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity in the heart of London? We are seeking an Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to join a dynamic private hedge fund.

Company Overview
This opportunity is with a London-based investment boutique advising a global long/short equity strategy for professional investors. The goal is to generate attractive returns over the long run by excelling during market downturns and maintaining strong performance during rallies. The firm invests in opportunities with 'asymmetric risk-reward' and has received industry recognition for its performance.

Job Overview
As the Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff, you will play a crucial role in supporting the leadership team and ensuring the smooth operation of the firm. This position offers a salary bracket of £25,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Recruiting and onboarding new employees
- Managing executive diaries and scheduling meetings
- Monitoring performance and providing administrative support
- Handling confidential information with discretion
- Coordinating and organising events and travel arrangements
- Supporting HR functions and fostering a positive work environment

- Assisting with special projects and strategic initiatives

Here are the skills you'll need:

- Passion for HR and long-term ambitions to develop in financial services
- Prior experience in HR is preferred
- Excellent English writing skills
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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

Here are the benefits of this job:

- Opportunity to work in a prestigious financial firm
- Career development and growth in the financial services sector
- Dynamic and supportive work environment
- Access to industry events and networking opportunities

- Comprehensive benefits package including health and pension plans

Pursuing a career as an EA:
A career as an Executive Assistant in a private hedge fund like this offers unique advantages. You'll be at the heart of financial operations, gaining valuable insights and experience in the investment sector. This role provides a platform for career progression, opening doors to various opportunities within the financial services industry.

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