Total 492 Director/C-Level job vacancies in London, SE1 7EH

• Lead the Horizon Scanning and Demand Signalling (HS/DS) and Innovation Business Development function of IRLSS working closely with the director to set the strategic direction in response to organisational requirements.
• Deliver the HS/DS and Innovation Business Development programmes of work including management of issues and risks and regular reporting including corporate returns to both NHS E and the AAC board
• Ownership of key strategic stakeholder relationships both internally and externally including but not exclusively: clinical policy teams, national clinical directors, Medicines Value and Access team, NIHR, OLS, NICE, MHRA, DHSC, the life sciences industry and their representative bodies
• Oversight and ongoing management of contracting for our horizon scanning provider and additional delivery partners ensuring the appropriate capability and capacity for IRLSS and NHSE
• Ensuring alignment with cross cutting IRLSS NHSE policy and strategy including health inequalities, PPI and net zero
• Promotion of the team and its work setting a clear narrative to ensure the functions are embedded into operational delivery in the organisation.
• Annual business planning to ensure the continued development of the team and its capabilities including budget setting.
• Wider contribution to delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan and the Accelerated Access Collaborative’s objectives as IRLSS SLT member
• A strong strategic mindset and an ability to build and deliver against a vision.
• Understanding of the commercial environment impacting early stage innovators, and the levers through which innovations can be supported to pull through technology into health care
• Extensive senior experience of development and delivery of multiple complex programmes of work across organisations, including establishing in-house or external advisory services
• A good understanding of the role of data within healthcare, including the role of patient data, market intelligence and analysis, and care pathway modelling and the role this can play in the transformation of care.
• A track record of creating strong collaborative partnerships across organisations, agreeing shared priorities and developing work plans against those areas.
• Ability to translate complex scientific topics into communication materials suitable for a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences

Key aspects of this role will be to: -
• Ensure the strategy is formulated, understood by all stakeholders and is delivered utilising all available resources efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure the development and management of relevant strategic plans, within the Sector.
• Ensure appropriate system and processes are in place to enable the implementation of the strategy plans in the new organisations.

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

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

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

Operational

Accountable for leading all activities including, but is not limited to: -
• Manage, monitor and report on benefits realisation management, tracking the progress and ensuring that the intended benefits are achieved with outcomes maximised.
• Oversee the work with the Deputy Directors to ensure the information systems are integrated with the overall strategy; ensuring synergy between strategy milestones and objectives.
• Develop and implement appropriate long-term business strategy with stakeholders, implementing new business processes as required.
• Ensure appropriate governance structures are in place to support.
• Work with the Directorate and People & OD senior staff to ensure the smooth transition of people within the new system. And appropriate focus on the culture changes needed to underpin, working with People and OD staff to deliver appropriate OD interventions.
• Manage the impact on business-critical process and key talent.
• Manage the appropriate programme controls ensuring monitoring and control activities and performance targets are on track.
• Ensure appropriate stakeholder engagement strategy is in place defining how the strategy will engage with all stakeholder groups and what information flows will be established and maintained.
• Ensure there is a resource management plan which sets out the activities required to implement. (Resources meaning finances, people, assets and technology).
• Manage system risks ensuring they are appropriately identified, and
• controls and/or mitigation is in place, escalating to the system board as appropriate.
• Establish and manage the Directorate’s risk management, change control and issue resolution processes.
• Supports the Director in senior stakeholder engagement and aligning the function/strategy from strategic objectives and business needs.
• To monitor, interpret and qualify assure progress against deliverables. Quality assurance and progress of deliverables to NHS England that often require adjustments specifically in relation to the complex corporate business agenda, strategic objectives and the business planning process.
• To develop business plans and provide expert strategic and policy advice and guidance.

Financial and Physical Resources
• Budget setting across a range of areas/services, managing and monitoring related activity, liaising with Finance colleagues to ensure appropriate costings, and ensure compliance with standing financial instructions.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to the directorate budget, ensuring appropriate documentation is available for scrutiny. Constantly striving for value for money and greater efficiency.
• Responsible for providing guidance, management and assurance on the procurement of identified products, equipment, services and facilities for assigned Directorate.
• Responsible for making recommendations, providing advice and able to prepare strategic reports/briefings as required.
• Constantly strive for value for money and greater efficiency in the use of these budgets and to ensure that they operate in recurrent financial balance year on year.

Staff Management
• Manage the Directorate, building a collaborative working environment and an innovative culture.
• Motivate and inspire staff throughout the strategy to role model leadership and innovation.
• Leading multiple teams to ensure the plan/deliverables are met in a timely manner, to the required standards and within budget.
• Work across the wider organisation to agree prioritisation of blocks of work and related resource allocation.
• Responsible for the recruitment and development of the Directorate staff, including undertaking appraisal and personal development and, where appropriate, progressing any disciplinary or capability issues.
• Support an effective matrix approach.
• Highlight, promote and report innovative approaches to education and training, particularly their impact on service.
• Responsible for managing multiple functions within the directorate.

Information Management
• Required to present to a range of internal and external stakeholders (including executive sponsors and non-executive authorities). Information relating to programme/service delivery often in challenging and potentially hostile situations.
• Developing and presenting detailed reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for senior staff or groups of staff as directed from time to time, tailoring the content to meet the needs of the audience.
• Operate within and provide enhancements to current management information and reporting to enhance decision making processes.
• Responsible for the overall planning and delivery of the strategy and for providing vision and strategic direction to the team and defining and managing the governance processes of the strategy.
• Chair or attend as appropriate, meetings with varied internal and external key stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of the strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the review and development of existing project information management systems and contribute to the development of an integrated approach to project management.
• Responsible for the development and delivery of data systems across the organisation.
• Responsible for the design, development and implementation of information systems within the directorate rather than data systems.

Policy and Service Development:
• Ensure that all staff within the Directorate are aware of relevant policy and procedures and that communication is developed and deployed appropriately.
• Maintain a good knowledge of emerging policies from government departments, the organisation in defining the strategy. In order to support delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan.
• Working across multiple agencies both within and outside of the NHS, equivalent to a directorate when compared to other NHS provider organisations.
• Lead on policy development with impact across the organisation.

Research and Development
• Develops a strategy including research and development to identify, develop and promote best practice, this could be UK wide, globally, public or private sector both within and outside the health economy
• Drawing from experience and expertise in other academic fields and industries, ensures that the organisation benefits from relevant initiatives.
• Highlight, promote and report innovative approaches to education and training, particularly their impact on service.
• Commission and co-ordinate Research and Development strategy to drive innovation.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

The full job description outlines the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. To read both, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Imperial College Healthcare Trust is a large multi-site acute Trust in North West London (NWL) and is part of the NWL Acute Provider Collaborative.

The Chief Nursing Officer is looking to strengthen her team by appointing a Director of Nursing to provide professional and inspirational leadership across nursing & midwifery. This will include working with the Executive Team and Trust Board members.

You will need energy, vision, self-direction and an ability to plan and demonstrate continuous improvements in nursing and midwifery professional practice and care.

We are a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation (Charing Cross Hospital), so the ability to empower staff nurses, sisters and charge nurses is key to this role, as is clinical credibility and visibility across all our hospital sites. You will lead on the delivery of a range of nursing & midwifery programmes including safe nurse staffing, Pathway to Excellence and NMAHP education and research. You will have opportunities to work regionally, nationally and internationally on programmes across nursing & midwifery.

This post is a great opportunity for a current Director of Nursing or a Deputy Director to step up and have the privilege of leading an amazing group of nurses and midwives in a vibrant, values driven Trust.

For a conversation in confidence, please contact: Hannah Wade by email on Hannah.wade@odgersberndtson.com

For further details and to apply please visit www.odgers.com/92589

The Director of Nursing is a crucial member of the Executive Chief Nursing Officer’s (CNO) leadership team. The Director of Nursing plays a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of the Trust strategy, in particular the nursing and midwifery strategy, enabling outstanding nursing & midwifery care, clinical outcomes and managing the day to day operational needs of the Trust’s corporate nursing and midwifery function.

Working with and through the divisional teams and Divisional Directors of Nursing and Midwifery, the Director of Nursing will provide pro-active, value-adding, strategic leadership to deliver the nursing and midwifery shared approach and journey to excellence (as well as our corporate nursing and midwifery team goals).

The Director of Nursing will support the CNO across the full range of duties and responsibilities, providing professional nursing and midwifery leadership, expertise and advice on operational and strategic issues within the Trust, across the Acute Provider Collaborative (APC), Integrated Care System (ICS) and NHS England (NHSE).

The Director of Nursing will report directly to the CNO and work collaboratively with the Medical Directors’ Office (MDO), the Chief People Officer’s Office (CPO) and other executive directors.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

The full job description outlines the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

To read both, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Dec 2024

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

We are in the process of establishing long-term capability to deliver the New Hospital Programme - the 3rd largest programme on the Government’s Major Projects Portfolio enabling the delivery of NHS’s Health Infrastructure Plan.

TheDeputy Director of Supply ChainIntelligence & Managementrole will focus onassessing the markets for their Appetite, Capability, Capacity, Resilience and Accessibility to deliver NHP ambition by creating a diverse, collaborative, and visible supply chain to reflect the transition into delivery and inform resource planning​

The post holder will drive the definition of current processes, facilitate discussions and advise colleagues and the team as to how best practice might be adopted in the definition of future processes, document those processes as they are agreed and oversee their delivery.

AsaDeputy Director of Supply ChainIntelligence & Management,thepostholderwillleadandworkaspartofa dynamicteamin delivering aneffective service supportingmanagers.

Keyaspectsofthisrolewillbeto:-

Ensurethestrategyisformulated,understoodbyallstakeholdersandis delivered utilising all available resources efficientlyand effectively.

Ensure the development and management of relevant strategic plans, within the Sector.

Ensure appropriate system andprocesses are inplacetoenable the implementation of the strategy plans in the neworganisations.

Proactivelymanage the key risks andissues associatedand ensuring appropriate actions are taken to mitigate or respond.

Monitoringandestablishingaccountability ontheoverallprogressofthe strategy to ensure completion within agreed timescales.

Avoidthedestabilisationofbusinessasusual.

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

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

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

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

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

Job Advert

Are you innovative and people focused? Are you experienced in driving change, employee engagement and people development? Are you
authentically values-driven? Do you share our belief in the power of good relationships, and the potential that is in all people
to live good lives and put their past behind them?

Pact , the Prison Advice and Care Trust, the national charity for people affected by imprisonment, is seeking a new Director of
People to join its Senior Leadership Team to ensure effective and efficient delivery of our people and learning and development
goals and our strategic business plan, and to help shape our workplace culture, as we continue to grow and develop.

Reporting to the CEO, this role is critical in ensuring that our c400 colleagues and 500+ volunteers have the values, skills, and
workplace culture, that will enable them to thrive, and deliver excellent services. In addition to acting as a strategic business
partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will have the professional business administration and leadership skills to
help us build the right business processes, systems and structures, for maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness, so that our
managers and frontline workers can focus fully on delivery. You will help us modernise, to keep our core costs as low as
possible, so that even more of our resources can be spent to support people to cope with the impact of prison, and live good lives
after release. But you will be more than your technical and business skills. You will be a people person too, and a role model
and ambassador for Pact’s ethos and values.

You will take a strategic leadership role in developing the capabilities of our managers, developing and implementing our
business plan and people strategy, in alignment with the overall goals and values of the charity that have been developed over 125
years. You will lead initiatives that foster a sense of engagement and community and a ‘one team’ approach, for our dispersed
workforce of small teams that deliver services in c70 prisons and a range of other locations across England and Wales. You will
help build a culture of trust, collaboration and inclusion.

Key responsibilities include shaping our approach to talent management, and developing our recruitment and retention strategies,
including embedding EDI into all aspects of the management and development of people to ensure we are able to attract, engage and
retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. You will also share our passion and commitment to facilitating opportunities for people
with lived experience of the criminal justice system to shape our thinking and be part of our workforce.

It is essential you are MCIPD qualified (or have evidence of working at this level) with senior HR and workforce development
experience, including implementing your strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice and delivery of learning
and development. You will also have experience of managing change, systems and business process improvement. As an experienced
manager, you will have the skills to lead and inspire our People Team which includes the Training Manager, and Heads of HR and
Volunteering as direct reports.

If this sounds like you, and you are committed to Pact’s mission, vision and values, then we would love to hear from you.




We offer:

• Hybrid working with expectation that up to 50% of time may be home-based with the rest based in a Pact London site or
visiting other Pact sites in England and Wales.

• Permanent role

• This role is offered as full-time (37.5 hours per week) or may be offered part time (minimum of 30 hours)

• £80,000 per annum plus pension




Why Join Pact?

This role is more than a job; it’s a calling. You’ll be part of a growing organisation with ambitious goals and a compassionate
mission. Pact offers a supportive environment where you can make a tangible difference, helping us achieve five strategic goals
that include strengthening our impact, financial sustainability, workforce stability, and inclusivity.

If you’re ready to be a part of something greater and help us continue our important work, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in
writing the next chapter of Pact’s story and make a difference that lasts.




How to apply:

If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply
now` button

* We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are
interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Closing date: 9th December 2024 at 5pm

First Interviews will take place on 8th and 9th January 2025 in person in London

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory
references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where
appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment). You might also be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced
check, and a Counter-Terrorism Check (CTC). Please note the successful applicant will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring
Security Check for this post. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be
successfully vetted to work in a prison.The post holder will be expected to comply with any requirements of their
registration/professional body to maintain their registration and good standing including continuing professional development,
appraisal and revalidation where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities: 1) Leadership, as part of the Operations Directorate SLT 1. Provide strong visible leadership across the Operations Directorate to ensure the delivery of high quality patient focused services 2. Drive through the delivery of ambitious targets to continually improve performance within the Operations Directorate. 3. Introduce new and innovative strategies to maximise organisational efficiency. 4. Provide professional support and coaching to the management team. 5. Provide demonstrable assurance that all staff in the Operations Directorate are clear about what is expected and are working together in successful teams to achieve the Trusts vision. 6. Lead on the implementation of new systems, processes and policies. 7. Take the strategic operational lead within the Operations Directorate, ensuring most effective use of resources. 8. To act on behalf of the Service Director as required. 2) Service Development 1. In collaboration with the Clinical Director take lead responsibility for the implementation of improved patient care ensuring and continuously monitor the outcomes of services. 2. To have an active role in determining Operations Directorate priorities and objectives and contribute to the Trusts strategic plan. 3. To provide demonstrable assurance that processes are in place for continual review of services to achieve an optimal fit between clinical service delivery and current best practice. 4. Encourage and promote a quality and improvement agenda to ensure sharing good practice and excellence as appropriate. 5. Provide demonstrable assurance of clinical services delivery and patient outcomes, ensuring Commissioner clarity and effective service strategy within the Operations Directorate, other Operations Directorates in the Trust and KHP Clinical Academic Groups. 3) Operational & Performance Management 1. To manage the operational performance of the Operations Directorate ensuring the delivery of high quality patient care. 2. To develop operational objectives within Operations Directorate, to ensure the achievement of Trust Targets and are consistent with Trust objectives. 3. Provide demonstrable assurance that effective clinical governance, risk management and controls assurance systems and procedures are embedded into the culture of the Operations Directorate 4. Ensure capital utilisation is maximised to optimise productivity and improve patient care including effective infection control systems. 5. Work closely with Clinicians, Managers and Trust Leads to ensure that the Operations Directorate is meeting its contractual obligations. 6. To lead on performance management systems in the Operations Directorate in order to provide assurance to the Operations Directorate Leadership and Trust Board that the Operations Directorate is meeting its statutory and contractual requirements. 7. To lead on wider strategies to deliver integrated models of care as part of the Kings Health Partners mission to develop integrated care in community settings. 8. To lead on the delivery of Operations Directorate performance improvement programmes. 9. To manage the Operations Directorate Business and Planning function and develop and deliver the Operations Directorate business plan cycle. 10. As part of the Operations Directorate SLT, to investigate and monitor with service managers and the Clinical Director SIs complaints and disciplinary issues and provide specialist advice as necessary. 4) Financial Management 1. Work with the Finance Business Partner to provide demonstrable assurance that robust financial management systems and processes are in place to optimally utilise the Operations Directorate budget and resources. 2. Meet annual financial targets including Trust Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP), Commissioner Quality Innovation Prevention and Productivity programmes (QIPP) and any relevant partnership/alliance improvement programmes. 3. Provide demonstrable assurance that all delegated budgets within the Operations Directorate adhere to Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders. 4. Establish a system for business risk evaluation of service developments. 5) Governance and Risk 1. Provide demonstrable assurance that patient safety is at the centre of Operations Directorate planning, analysis and performance delivery. 2. Provide demonstrable assurance that the Directorate employs robust risk management and systems for clinical quality and safety improvement. 3. Promote clinical information for benchmarking and audit to improve patient experience and delivery of excellent performance. 4. Provide demonstrable assurance that systems are in place to deliver accurate and timely statutory information (e.g. Data Protection and Freedom of Information). 5. As part of the Operations Directorate SLT, provide demonstrable assurance of strategy and practice implemented to achieve all regulatory duties and other compliance standards. 6) Human Resource Management 1. Develop and maintain robust staff development systems within the Operations Directorate engendering a culture of openness, value and respect. 2. Establish effective communication systems with all members of staff within the Directorate. Communication systems will reflect a two way relationship allowing Trust information to be disseminated, whilst also allowing individuals an opportunity to feedback any ideas or concerns. 3. Work with the HR Function and the HR Business Partners to ensure that all managers and employees comply with Trust policies and procedures, HR best practice and employment law. 4. Provide demonstrable assurance that all direct line management staff in the Directorate are regularly appraised and have a Personal Development Plan. 5. Promote a culture where staff feel empowered and accountable for the service they provide. 6. Provide demonstrable assurance that all staff in the department receive appropriate training and on-going development to enable them to competently and safely fulfil their roles.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Deputy Director in the Southwark Directorate

You will be a motivated leader, who can provide operational leadership and play a key role in working with the Directorate Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in the shaping and delivery of our services.

We are looking for exceptional candidates with significant service-level general management experience and the ability to manage a busy operational role whilst undertaking Trust-wide projects, service delivery and performance responsibilities.

We encourage you to apply if you have highly developed communication skills, are an imaginative and strategic thinker, and are creative and determined in your approach. You will be a credible, visible leader and an experienced senior manager who will be able to demonstrate effective people leadership skills together with a track record of operational management, budgetary management and implementing service development and improvements.  Your role will help drive transformation as well as financial sustainability in planning, commissioning and running services. You will contribute to the development and implementation of the Directorate and Trust strategies, focusing on delivering targets and service improvements that will enhance patient care, improve the patient pathway, enhance the quality of service delivery and deliver performance targets whilst identifying potential efficiencies.

In this role, you will take day to day responsibility for the operational running of multiple services, providing exemplary leadership to staff and ensuring national and local targets are achieved and exceeded whilst ensuring our services meet the diverse needs of the population that we serve.

You will be responsible for the operational day to day planning, monitoring and delivery of patient services within the directorate, in addition to financial performance and strategic responsibility for their development. You will be part of the Directorate’s Senior Leadership Team and have line management responsibilities for the General Managers and Clinical Service Leads, working closely as a team to ensure success. 

(SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Leadership, as part of the Operations Directorate SLT

1. Provide strong visible leadership across the Operations Directorate to ensure the delivery of high quality patient focused services

2. Drive through the delivery of ambitious targets to continually improve performance within the Operations Directorate.

3. Introduce new and innovative strategies to maximise organisational efficiency.

4. Provide professional support and coaching to the management team.

5. Provide demonstrable assurance that all staff in the Operations Directorate are clear about what is expected and are working together in successful teams to achieve the Trust’s vision.

6. Lead on the implementation of new systems, processes and policies.

7. Take the strategic operational lead within the Operations Directorate, ensuring most effective use of resources.

8. To act on behalf of the Service Director as required.

2) Service Development

1. In collaboration with the Clinical Director take lead responsibility for the implementation of improved patient care ensuring and continuously monitor the outcomes of services.

2. To have an active role in determining Operations Directorate priorities and objectives and contribute to the Trust’s strategic plan.

3. To provide demonstrable assurance that processes are in place for continual review of services to achieve an optimal fit between clinical service delivery and current best practice.

4. Encourage and promote a quality and improvement agenda to ensure sharing good practice and excellence as appropriate.

5. Provide demonstrable assurance of clinical services delivery and patient outcomes, ensuring Commissioner clarity and effective service strategy within the Operations Directorate, other Operations Directorates in the Trust and KHP Clinical Academic Groups.

3) Operational & Performance Management

1. To manage the operational performance of the Operations Directorate ensuring the delivery of high quality patient care.

2. To develop operational objectives within Operations Directorate, to ensure the achievement of Trust Targets and are consistent with Trust objectives.

3. Provide demonstrable assurance that effective clinical governance, risk management and controls assurance systems and procedures are embedded into the culture of the Operations Directorate

4. Ensure capital utilisation is maximised to optimise productivity and improve patient care including effective infection control systems.

5. Work closely with Clinicians, Managers and Trust Leads to ensure that the Operations Directorate is meeting its contractual obligations.

6. To lead on performance management systems in the Operations Directorate in order to provide assurance to the Operations Directorate Leadership and Trust Board that the Operations Directorate is meeting its statutory and contractual requirements.

7. To lead on wider strategies to deliver integrated models of care as part of the Kings Health Partners mission to develop integrated care in community settings.

8. To lead on the delivery of Operations Directorate performance improvement programmes.

9. To manage the Operations Directorate Business and Planning function and develop and deliver the Operations Directorate business plan cycle.

10. As part of the Operations Directorate SLT, to investigate and monitor with service managers and the Clinical Director SI’s complaints and disciplinary issues and provide specialist advice as necessary.

4) Financial Management

1. Work with the Finance Business Partner to provide demonstrable assurance that robust financial management systems and processes are in place to optimally utilise the Operations Directorate budget and resources.

2. Meet annual financial targets including Trust Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP), Commissioner Quality Innovation Prevention and Productivity programmes (QIPP) and any relevant partnership/alliance improvement programmes.

3. Provide demonstrable assurance that all delegated budgets within the Operations Directorate adhere to Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders.

4. Establish a system for business risk evaluation of service developments.

5) Governance and Risk

1. Provide demonstrable assurance that patient safety is at the centre of Operations Directorate planning, analysis and performance delivery.

2. Provide demonstrable assurance that the Directorate employs robust risk management and systems for clinical quality and safety improvement.

3. Promote clinical information for benchmarking and audit to improve patient experience and delivery of excellent performance.

4. Provide demonstrable assurance that systems are in place to deliver accurate and timely statutory information (e.g. Data Protection and Freedom of Information).

5. As part of the Operations Directorate SLT, provide demonstrable assurance of strategy and practice implemented to achieve all regulatory duties and other compliance standards.

6) Human Resource Management

1. Develop and maintain robust staff development systems within the Operations Directorate engendering a culture of openness, value and respect.

2. Establish effective communication systems with all members of staff within the Directorate. Communication systems will reflect a two way relationship allowing Trust information to be disseminated, whilst also allowing individuals an opportunity to feedback any ideas or concerns.

3. Work with the HR Function and the HR Business Partners to ensure that all managers and employees comply with Trust policies and procedures, HR best practice and employment law.

4. Provide demonstrable assurance that all direct line management staff in the Directorate are regularly appraised and have a Personal Development Plan.

5. Promote a culture where staff feel empowered and accountable for the service they provide.

6. Provide demonstrable assurance that all staff in the department receive appropriate training and on-going development to enable them to competently and safely fulfil their roles.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

Operations Director

Salary: SM3, £55,848 - £58,978

Required: December 2024, As Soon As Possible Thereafter, Subject To Notice Period

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 52 Weeks Per Year

Hours: Working Hours: 36 Hours Per Week, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Negotiable

Location: SE3 0XX, Blackheath, London Borough of Lewisham

Do you want a job within a fast paced all through academy environment?

Are you ready to lead a team and supervise the day-to-day work of the Academy office and Finance department?

We are looking for someone who contributes towards planning, development and organisation of the support service systems and are able to implement new ideas to improve efficiency.

If yes, then we would like to offer you the opportunity to work with us here at St Matthew Academy, a high performing Catholic school where pupils flourish both academically and socially.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised and motivated Operations Manager, with school experience who is ready to join and oversee a committed team and work with staff in supporting the education of our fantastic pupils at St Matthew Academy - a place where all pupils and staff “let their light shine”.

In October 2019, Ofsted confirmed SMA as a good school where all pupils, through their hard work and commitment, are able to ‘let their light shine’. In Feb 2023, our CSI inspection stated ‘The behaviour of pupils is exemplary in lessons and around the school, and strong and positive relationships are evident throughout the school.’ We are proud that our pupils are able to learn in a disruption free environment resulting in strong progress for all. We are now pursuing our mission to embed ourselves as a truly great school at the heart of the community we serve.

The successful candidate will:

• Have an oversite of the Academy operations.
• Be reliable and able to use time management skills effectively.
• Have experience of using school administrative systems including BROMCOM.
• Be fully competent in the use of IT packages which must include Microsoft Office.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly motivated and have the ability to work well under pressure.
• Be an excellent communicator in both verbal and written communication.
• Be friendly and approachable with a welcoming and professional manner.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Be genuinely committed and passionate to ensuring high expectations for pupils, staff and themselves in sympathy with our Catholic ethos.

St Matthew Academy is a diverse, vibrant Catholic all-through academy for girls and boys aged 4 to 16, where there are high expectations for everyone in our community.At St Matthew Academy our school motto is ‘let your light shine’ and we ensure that we live this vision every day at the academy by encouraging, promoting and celebrating success with all of our pupils in everything that they do. Our academy is situated between Blackheath and Lewisham in South East London, benefiting from excellent public transport and road links to all parts of London and Kent. Our magnificent buildings offer state of the art resources and the latest technology. Our primary and secondary phases are situated on one site allowing a truly unique all through setting with opportunities for transition, collegiate working and subject development.

We offer:

• Fantastic pupils with enormous potential.
• Staff who are supportive to each other and enjoy working collaboratively.
• Personalised programme of professional development and coaching for all staff.
• A modern building, in a delightful setting and excellent resources.
• Excellent public transport and road links across London and Kent.
• Fully equipped gym and fitness suite, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle-to-work scheme, Tech Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme.
• A strong commitment to staff well-being.

We value the importance of diversity in our community and the significance of having staff that are representative of the children we teach. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are currently under represented within the Academy.

Our school motto is ‘let your light shine’ and we ensure that we live this vision every day.

How To Apply:

To apply, you are required to complete our school application form. Please request an application pack from Ellie or Francisca atstmatthewacademy@hays.comor call them on 0207 259 8770 for more information.

Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

We warmly welcome applicants who wish to visit us in advance of making an application and will be delighted to show you around our fabulous school.

• Closing Date: immediate, no later than noon 12 pm Monday 2nd December 2024
• Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 2nd or 9th December 2024

Please note: Early applicants will be considered for interview as soon as application is received.

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.

For more information about the Academy, you can also visitwww.stmatthewacademy.co.ukand our Twitter accounthttps://twitter.com.stMattAcad

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Fantastic pupils with enormous potential
• Staff who are supportive to each other and enjoy working collaboratively
• Personalised programme of professional development and coaching for all staff including a highly rated IMPACT programme for Early Careers Teachers and a July 1st start date for ECTs
• A modern building, in a delightful setting and excellent resources
• Excellent public transport and road links across London and Kent
• Fully equipped gym and fitness suite, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle-to-work scheme, Tech Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
• A strong commitment to staff well-being

We value the importance of diversity in our community and the significance of having staff that are representative of the children we teach. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are currently under represented within the Academy.

Our school motto is ‘let your light shine’ and we ensure that we live this vision every day.

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.

Operations Director Job
· Salary: SM3, £55,848 - £58,978
· Required: December 2024, As Soon As Possible Thereafter, Subject To Notice Period
· Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 52 Weeks Per Year
· Working Hours: 36 Hours Per Week, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Negotiable
· Location: SE3 0XX, Blackheath, London Borough of Lewisham

Do you want a job within a fast paced all through academy environment?
Are you ready to lead a team and supervise the day-to-day work of the Academy office and Finance department?
We are looking for someone who contributes towards planning, development and organisation of the support service systems and are able to implement new ideas to improve efficiency.

If yes, then we would like to offer you the opportunity to work with us here at St Matthew Academy, a high performing Catholic school where pupils flourish both academically and socially.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised and motivated Operations Manager, with school experience who is ready to join and oversee a committed team and work with staff in supporting the education of our fantastic pupils at St Matthew Academy - a place where all pupils and staff "let their light shine".

In October 2019, Ofsted confirmed SMA as a good school where all pupils, through their hard work and commitment, are able to 'let their light shine'. In Feb 2023, our CSI inspection stated 'The behaviour of pupils is exemplary in lessons and around the school, and strong and positive relationships are evident throughout the school.' We are proud that our pupils are able to learn in a disruption free environment resulting in strong progress for all. We are now pursuing our mission to embed ourselves as a truly great school at the heart of the community we serve.

The successful candidate will:
· Have an oversite of the Academy's operations.
· Be reliable and able to use time management skills effectively.
· Have experience of using school administrative systems including BROMCOM.
· Be fully competent in the use of IT packages which must include Microsoft Office.
· Have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly motivated and have the ability to work well under pressure.
· Be an excellent communicator in both verbal and written communication.
· Be friendly and approachable with a welcoming and professional manner.
· Be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively and contribute positively within a team environment.
· Be genuinely committed and passionate to ensuring high expectations for pupils, staff and themselves in sympathy with our Catholic ethos.

St Matthew Academy is a diverse, vibrant Catholic all-through academy for girls and boys aged 4 to 16, where there are high expectations for everyone in our community. At St Matthew Academy our school motto is 'let your light shine' and we ensure that we live this vision every day at the academy by encouraging, promoting and celebrating success with all of our pupils in everything that they do. Our academy is situated between Blackheath and Lewisham in South East London, benefiting from excellent public transport and road links to all parts of London and Kent. Our magnificent buildings offer state of the art resources and the latest technology. Our primary and secondary phases are situated on one site allowing a truly unique all through setting with opportunities for transition, collegiate working and subject development.

We offer:
· Fantastic pupils with enormous potential.
· Staff who are supportive to each other and enjoy working collaboratively.
· Personalised programme of professional development and coaching for all staff.
· A modern building, in a delightful setting and excellent resources.
· Excellent public transport and road links across London and Kent.
· Fully equipped gym and fitness suite, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle-to-work scheme, Tech Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme.
· A strong commitment to staff well-being.
We value the importance of diversity in our community and the significance of having staff that are representative of the children we teach. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are currently underrepresented within the Academy.

Our school motto is 'let your light shine' and we ensure that we live this vision every day.

How To Apply:
To apply, you are required to complete our school application form. Please request an application pack from Ellie or Francisca or call them for more information.
Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through an agency). Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.
We warmly welcome applicants who wish to visit us in advance of making an application and will be delighted to show you around our fabulous schoo

· Closing Date: immediate, no later than noon 12 pm Monday 2nd December 2024
· Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 2nd or 9th December 2024

Please note: Early applicants will be considered for interview as soon as the application is received.

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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Are you a highly motivated and detail-oriented senior accountant with a passion for finance?

Your new company

A dynamic and growing tech company is seeking a talented Accountant to join their team as the Chief Accountant for their holding company and newly established subsidiary in the UK.

Your new role

• Oversee financial reporting, accounting, tax, and payroll matters.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for multiple entities.
• Supervise the accountant responsible for the USA and Canada operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements, tax compliance, and payroll processing.
• Establish and manage accounting processes for a new operating company.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills in Arabic

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. 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.

Leading pensions consultancy seeking a Pensions Data Director to join them from any of their UK offices | This role is designed to aid de-risking projects so data is an enabler rather than a barrier.
Company client is working with a leading pensions consultancy seeking a Pensions Data Director to join them from any of their UK offices. This role is designed to aid de-risking projects so data is an enabler rather than a barrier.
As a Director within this team you will firstly understand the issues of your client, set a strategy and plan for resolving those issues and then provide technical guidance and oversight to the team to implement that solution for you to review. Typical projects may be centred around GMP, auditing data, benefits and calculations, bulk data rectification and benefit (re-)construction and data cleansing and improving electronic data. This role is not centred entirely around GMP work.
Role requirements:
* FIA qualified preferably or be qualified by experience (preferable to have an actuarial background but not essential)
* Strong knowledge and experience of UK DB Pension arrangements with a technical pensions background
* Good understanding of manual benefit calculations and processes and GMP equalisation and rectification
This is a great opportunity to work for an extremely reputable pensions consultancy in a role leading data workstreams for de-risking projects, naturally an extremely busy area of the market. The successful candidate for this role will appreciate that data can be an enabler rather than a barrier and can lead to a timely resolution to client issues. No data project here is the same, meaning no two days will be the same with a varied and fulfilling role.
For further details or to discuss how your role compares in the market, please don't hesitate to apply the job online. #LI-PB1

Our client collaborates with international financial institutions in challenging environments to manage and mitigate ESG risks. They deliver projects ranging from designing ESG systems and building ESG capacity to managing ESG risk on multi-billion-dollar developments and supporting reforestation efforts. The firm's innovative work includes designing community investment funds and supporting large-scale reforestation projects.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking to expand by recruiting an Experienced Project Director, with strong leadership credentials to manage both the growth and delivery of projects. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in managing risks and opportunities at the interface between clients, projects, and finance, along with supporting us to continue to build the business and ensuring successful project delivery. Experience of negotiation from both the lender and developer perspective will be considered.

Experience & Skills Required


- Oversee and lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects within scope, timeline, and budget
- Define project goals, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with company strategy and client needs
- Oversee project budgets and quality control to maintain financial and operational efficiency
- Finalize the preparation of client deliverables and identify key recommendations
- Ensure adherence to regulatory, legal and safety requirements throughout all stages of the project lifecycle
- Manage and mitigate project risks
- Develop and implement strategies to grow and improve the service lines, ensuring it aligns with company objectives

Technical Skills


- Experience of working at a senior level with diverse internal and external stakeholders, and building effective client relationships
- Highly experienced in proposal development and business development opportunities as part of wider strategy for the business.
- Proven track record of working effectively on international projects, on behalf of developers and/or investors. Experience working for an advisory / consulting business would be useful.
- Experienced in development and execution of ESG projects in compliance with IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, PRI and other international requirements
- Demonstrable experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams and growing technical capability, including managing the deployment of resources to deliver successful outcomes and high-quality deliverables.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organizations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint and those working towards decarbonizing the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe that addressing climate change requires diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
If you need additional support, equipment, or resources to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the role.