Total 11 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Newport, Gwent, NP20 2UB

• Refer to the "Qualifications" section of the Flyer for a summary.

• You will initiate, plan, coordinate and execute a full spectrum of Research, Development, Test and Evaluation efforts from basic research to development and prototyping for next generation undersea communication technologies.
• You will be involved in the design, fabrication, testing, integration, and fleet introduction of novel undersea communications technologies.
• You will provide advanced scientific, technical guidance to fill capability gaps with technologies including radio frequency, acoustic, multi-modal gateways, optical and other novel capabilities for information exchange with undersea assets.
• You will formulate plans, organize, control, review and approve NUWC Division Newport's efforts and provide technical leadership and oversight to ensure stewardship of the organization's technical capabilities.

Permanent

Salary up to £90,000 per annum

40 hours per week

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the logistics operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to optimise the supply chain processes and enhance overall efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance and food safety regulations are being met throughout the supply chain.
• Analysing performance metrics to identify areas of improvement and implement the required actions.
• Working closely with other departments to ensure seamless operations and alignment of goals.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently.
• Lead, train and develop the operations team, to maximise performance.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Benefits:

• Life insurance cover
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• A pension scheme

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Isle of Wight College
Delivering outstanding education and training by putting students first.

Position: Director of Finance and Resources
Salary: £75,000 per annum
Location: Newport, Isle of Wight (Flexible/Hybrid working available)
Annual Leave: 35 days per annum, plus bank holidays
Pension Scheme: TPS/LGPS
Relocation Package: Available by individual agreement

About the Role:
Are you an experienced Head of Finance or Director of Finance with a strong background in Further Education (FE)? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the financial future of a dynamic educational institution? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a Director of Finance and Resources to lead the financial and resource management of our college. This senior leadership role offers a unique opportunity to guide the college's strategic direction, ensuring financial sustainability, effective use of resources and compliance with statutory regulations. You will play a key part in supporting our mission to provide high-quality education and a safe, efficient learning environment for staff and students.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience as a Head of Finance or Director of Finance within a Further Education setting.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a successful track record of overseeing finance and resources at a senior level.
• In-depth knowledge of FE funding, financial management and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to strategically guide financial decisions while maintaining compliance with financial legislation and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Membership of a recognised accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff, students, and external stakeholders.

Key Benefits:

• A salary of £75,000 per annum.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days, plus bank holidays.
• Relocation package available to help you make a smooth transition.
• Flexible/Hybrid working options to support your work-life balance.
• Enrolment in pension schemes (TPS/LGPS).
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and continuous learning, including access to key financial networks.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the future of our college, shaping its financial and operational success.

Relocation Support:
We understand that relocating can be a big decision, and we're here to help. For the right candidate, we offer a relocation package, ensuring a smooth transition to the Isle of Wight.

How to Apply:
If you're ready to bring your expertise and leadership to a college that values financial excellence and resource management, we encourage you to apply. Individuals with experience in Further Education are particularly encouraged to apply for this exciting leadership role.

Please submit your CV as an initial expression of interest to our consultant Will Worthington at Morgan Hunt Executive. You will then be sent the role description and be contacted for a briefing call where he will discuss the role in full. All calls will be in confidence.

Closing date: 7th October 2024
Interviews: 14th October 2024

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

PA to Divisional Director (Services)

Salary: £23,097 per annum

Location: Newport / Hybrid

Hours: Full-Time 37 hours per week

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a PA position for one of their clients in the Public Sector.

This role will provide first line administrative support to the Divisional Directors in the company. The team are key in providing support and assistance to the Services Directors, ensuring efficient use of their time and key administrative / secretariat support.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for ensuring the Directors' diary is updated and maintained daily.

• Answer and prioritise incoming emails making decisions on what action is required.

• Record and track progress of Directors actions.

• Arranging meetings, collating meeting materials, briefing papers etc including uploading papers for meetings a software application.

• Provide secretarial support for meetings within Services, including management of agendas, actions and minutes.

• Deal with queries as they arise.

• Organise travel arrangements for the Director including international travel.

• Maintain Directorate Document Management System records and libraries ensuring they are kept up to date.

• Arranging live events and providing support during the event.

• Provide cover and support to other PA's within the Team.

• Liaising with stakeholders at all grades, building good working relationships within an environment of respect and inclusion.

Experience / Skills

• Previous PA skills is essential for this role. Including managing a busy diary, prioritising emails, minute writing, booking travel.

• Works well within a team, excellent engagement skills and able to cover colleagues at short notice.

• Able to work with Senior Management in a confident, professional manner.

• Be flexible when asked to attend the office in person.

This role will be carried out in-line with the clients Hybrid working arrangements. The requirement for attendance on-site in Newport can vary by role but will be a minimum of 1 day a week.

You will be required to attend site for additional workshops, training, and other business essential work as and when required. This can be short notice.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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Provides advisory-based sales and relationship management to attract, retain and grow a portfolio of prospect and client relationships and deliver an exceptional client experience. Demonstrates an understanding of and care for the client through proactive delivery of holistic advice and solutions designed to meet the client’s specific financial planning needs. Coordinates and integrated team of subject matter experts to craft and execute creative solutions for the client.

• Develops and executes the business development strategy, sales targets and the sales results for the assigned region.
• Develops internal and external networks and referral sources to grow business in the assigned portfolio / jurisdiction.
• Enhances presence in the marketplace by collaborating with other experts (e.g. internal team, outside attorneys, accountants) to create integrated business development plan.
• Act as the primary Relationship Manager for assigned client relationships
• Leads / assists with creation business proposals or presentations (e.g. relationship plans, financial plans and reviews)
• Leads Annual Client Review with team members to evaluate changing needs, increase communication with client, and implement the client experience.
• Produces client reports that demonstrate the value provided and assesses clients at-risk for retention.
• Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
• Proactively identifies client needs and concerns to diagnose and facilitate resolution of client issues.
• Introduces subject matter experts to the client.
• Shares wealth solutions expertise and product knowledge across regional team.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
• Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Bridges banking, trust and investment disciplines together for client communications when the full relationship exists.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
• Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
• Oversees the design, development, and implementation of tools and training required to deliver business results.
• Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Develops and manages a business/group program.
• Reviews the program for effectiveness, considers industry trends and recommends enhancements; makes changes as required.
• Uses an advisory-based financial planning approach to manage opportunities and relationships.
• Supports the achievement of the business plan within the designated territory / region.
• Collaborates effectively with internal stakeholders to build capability and drive business growth.
• Meets high-quality service standards to maximize relationship retention and growth.
• Develops rapport and instills confidence with the client to develop credibility and earn their trust.
• Follows through on the risk and compliance processes and policies to ensure we safeguard our customers’ assets, maintain their privacy, act in their best interests, and ensures an effectively run function.
• Protects the Bank's assets and complies with all regulatory, legal and ethical requirements.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

  Qualifications:

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MBA certification preferred.
• Experience dealing with HNW clients and equivalent knowledge base.
• Certified Financial Planner is preferred.
• Broad knowledge of all facets of wealth management.
• In-depth / expert knowledge of Bank products, services and capabilities.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Type:

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

We’re here to help

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact.  We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers.  We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. BMO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

Job Description:

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse new talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating a superior customer experience. We’re actively seeking a talented Identity and Access Management (IAM) Operations Engineer who will be responsible for the delivery of the Entra ID products and capabilities required to support the enterprise infrastructure and business line applications.  In this role you will implement and support the Entra ID strategy and corresponding roadmaps considering the corporate strategy, industry security trends and regulatory requirements. You will also collaborate and coordinate with other technologists and support staff to ensure the requirements are clearly defined and service level agreements are met. Finally, you will work to improve and track the maturity of the IAM services showing increased adoption, speed to market, and resiliency.

How you will make an impact:

• Serve as an Entra ID Operations Engineer for the IAM department
• Deliver and support the multi-year plan incorporating on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid directory services solutions
• Deliver and support the multi-year plan for workforce authentication leveraging SSO, MFA, and conditional access policies
• Define best practice and development of troubleshooting processes, methodologies, standards, alerts and reporting from Entra ID services to be leveraged for operational monitoring
• Provide monitoring and support of the integrated business applications and end-users ensuring the required uptime and resiliency
• Create solutions that drive full automation, self-service, and resiliency
• Identify, manage and escalate, as appropriate, project risks, issues, and roadblocks to timely delivery
• Partner with internal technical teams ensuring the strategy and roadmaps are well understood while monitoring the successful implementation
• Develop and implement program communications framework and metrics to ensure well-informed stakeholders, customers, and IAM colleagues
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of information security strategy and architecture

The experience you will bring:

• 10+ years Information Security experience, with strong focus in directory services platforms (e.g. MS Active Directory, MS Entra ID, AWS AD Connector, MS Office365)
• Detailed knowledge and experience in enabling and supporting integrated Entra ID applications, Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Conditional Access Policies
• Detailed knowledge and experience in supporting cloud joined, hybrid joined, and multi-domain enterprise directory services platforms based on best practices
• Detailed knowledge and experience with automating processes by leveraging out of box capabilities, PowerShell/Python scripting, MS Graph, and PowerBI
• Experience with Agile methodologies and corresponding Agile based tools
• Proven ability to influence and gain trust at senior management levels in multi-cultural environments
• Ability to manage complex activities simultaneously to short timescales
• Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement
• Clear understanding of CoBIT and ITIL Frameworks

What will make you stand out:

• BA/BS in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field
• CISSP, CISM, CISA or other relevant security certifications and knowledge of ISO and NIST security standards preferred

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

Job Description:

Pacific Life is embarking on a transformative journey towards adopting a holistic Product Operating Model. We are seeking an exceptional expert leader in all things Product who will not only be a Lean-Agile expert but will also be instrumental in reshaping all facets of the operating model. This role goes far beyond Agile methodologies; it encompasses the entire spectrum of operational aspects, including funding, governance, talent, strategy, vendor and partnership management, performance management, portfolio governance, tooling, and ways of working.

As the Director, Product Delivery Enablement you will be responsible for orchestrating a paradigm shift within our organization. This entails moving from traditional project-based approaches to incremental product delivery with the intent to deliver value sooner, more affordably, at scale, and as one team across business and technology. Your role will span all facets of the operating model, touching on Talent, Strategy, Vendor and Partnership Management, Shared Services (e.g., Enterprise Architecture, DevSecOps, Data, Infrastructure, etc.), Tooling, Performance Management, Portfolio Governance, and Ways of Working.

How you will make an impact:

• Establish and lead an internal consultancy dedicated to the Product Operating Model, encompassing its key capabilities. This consultancy will serve as the go-to authority on product-related matters, from defining products to flow work through the system to ? .
• Build and lead a high-performance team of coaches and consultants dedicated to driving and stabilizing new deployments and coaching existing deployments for continuous improvement, new ways of working, and product enablement.
• Develop, and applies a diagnostic framework to assess the maturity and effectiveness of various components of the Product Operating Model. Work closely with internal clients to build tailored transformational plans rooted in a standard op model playbook.  
• Collaborate closely with an external consultant to develop a playbook for our Product Operating Modeland set the stage for successful implementation.
• Take a hands-on role in leading deployments of product pilots, referred to as "Frontrunners." These pilot initiatives encompass both product and platform areas. Guide and steer these pilots towards successful adoption of the Product Operating Model, providing mentorship, insights, and direction.
• Ensure that all supporting capabilities, including enterprise architecture, DevOps, cloud, enablement, cybersecurity, and data management, are seamlessly integrated with the Product Operating Model Take ownership of building  strong partnerships with executives and teams across the organization to identify and deploy aspects of the Product Operating Model.
• Partner with vendor management and internal and external partners to curate engagement and performance models to integrate and enable the Product Operating Model.  
• Collaborate with the finance to operationalize Product financial management. Establish patterns around strategy-aligned funding allocation, capacity management and allocation, capacity management, financial reporting, etc.
• Establish and apply talent assessments and development frameworks to enable our people effective work in a new operating model.  

The experience you will bring:

• You bring a distinguished track record of 15+ years in progressive product operating model leadership, collaborating with senior executives to achieve strategic product-based goals.
• Proven track record in shaping and implementing holistic operating models, with a focus on product-centricity.
• Familiarity with managing financials in a Product Operating Model, including capital allocation, capacity management, capitalization, budgeting, forecasting, risk management and reporting.
• Experience in integrating vendors and shared services into a Product Operating Model.  
• Passion and commitment for building and leading high-performing teams of coaches and consultants.
• Exceptional skills in building and nurturing strong partnerships with executives and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and storytelling skills (verbal and written) to enable the organization move along the change journey
• Your ability to influence and align people  to achieve objectives.
• Your understanding and commitment to integrate of change enablement and communication capabilities  In ways of work with the goal of bringing people along the journey.
• Demonstrated success in leveraging external consulting for actionable outcomes underscores your strategic acumen.

What will make you stand out:

• Your strategic vision and execution, coupled with your analytical acumen, judgment, diplomacy, negotiation, and communication skills, set you apart.
• Your commitment to excellence, innovative thinking, and capacity to influence outcomes through collaboration and leadership make you an indispensable asset to our Technology Strategy & Planning team.
• You'll work closely with the greater organization and finance, playing a key orchestration role in building robust business cases for subdomain strategies and the overarching technology strategy.
• As the key quality check on executive presentation content, you'll ensure content is at an acceptable level of detail for the specified audience, with captivating, visually appealing, and educational content, showcasing the highest quality of design and polish.
• This role embodies the peak of expertise, strategic vision, and execution required to propel our technology strategy forward. Your leadership and contributions will define the future success of our technology endeavors.

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.