Total 20 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Job Title: Capability Director
Location: Andover, Hampshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF60709

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Capability Director at our Andover site.

The role
As a Capability Director, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. This is an exciting opportunity to mould the business for the future through innovative ideas and supporting the implementation of these proposals.

Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for the creation and implementation of change management strategies and plans that engage our employees, providing the environment to deliver early adoption of our new ways of working, delivering simple context and working through change resistance. You will also:

• Work to drive faster adoption, higher ultimate utilisation and greater employee effectiveness achieving the right results and outcomes.
• Leadership of the delivery of multiple initiative projects, concurrently and in line with the timescales planned
• Effective and efficient project coordination, communication and reporting to ensure the right people, know the right things, at the right time, to deliver success and achieve deadlines
• Working with change leads to assist in scoping, governing, and delivering the required deliverables to realise the benefits required
• Working with both Defence and functional colleagues to bring appropriate resource into the workstream to deliver the changes required
• Supporting the delivery of the changes by removing and reducing barriers and blockages to progress

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office/onsite and days working from home.

Essential experience of the Capability Director:

• Substantial experience in project / programme management
• Proven and extensive leadership of successfully delivered complex or transformational projects to time and budget
• Exceptional leadership skills evidencing collaboration
• Cultural and operational change management experience working in a senior leadership role; able to understand operational dynamics and build a strong, positive working culture
• Excellent communicator with the ability to provide strong, stable, and clear direction

Qualifications for the Capability Director:

• Completed (or working towards) project management methodology (e.g. APM, PRINCE2)

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 09/12/2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

• You will makes recommendations on a variety of administrative issues and conduct highly complex and ambiguous assignments utilizing untested methods and procedures to resolve systemic problems impacting the organization.
• You will prepare comprehensive reports to ensure that senior management is provided with clear and concise recommendations, analysis, evaluations and interpretations concerning plans, policies and programs.
• You will work with Directorate leadership to identify, or exclude, potential problems and determine financial, material, manpower and information resources needed to execute the mission requirements.
• You will provide rapid and effective response to requests and directives pertaining to plans, programs, policies, procedures, objectives, operations, reviews, and reports pertaining to the mission.
• You will respond to to near-term requirements impacting Operations policies and programs, conducts short-term analysis, oversees projects, and coordinates staff actions which cross normal staff boundaries as assigned by the Director.
• You will respond to external requests for information from the Department of the Navy, Congress, and Department of Defense by providing briefings, information papers, and analytical planning documents.
• You will direct the implementation of new programs and plans to ensure that the organization is in compliance with higher policy and guidance.

Starting at $145,754 Per Year (GS 15)

A. Program Management (includes but not limited to): 65%

Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and manages a diverse and comprehensive fitness, sports, and aquatics program, within the scope of objectives and guidelines established at higher organizational levels, to include related facilities (e.g., group exercise classes; self-directed fitness sports, and aquatics programs; aquatics programs; incentive programs; special events; intramural, extramural and varsity sports; instructional programs; and awareness and education programs).

Coordinates with city, state, other military bases, and pertinent organizations in establishing a well-rounded fitness and sports program and to effectively promote all aspects of health/wellness to the community.

Coordinates with base organizations to ensure fitness advisory members are assigned and the bylaws and philosophy of fitness programs are thoroughly understood.

Conducts meetings and hosts collaborated events/educational seminars/information fairs, etc.

Maintains records of command participation and determines the winner of individual and base awards and makes arrangements for presentations.

Interprets considerable data relating to program trends, costs, problems, and needs; refines or modifies program methods and techniques based on findings.

Prepares appropriated fund (APF) and NAF budgets, which include the expenditures required to conduct the fitness, sports and aquatics programs (categories A and B).

Monitors contract services and properly performs quality assessment and evaluation (QAE)responsibilities.

Completes local needs assessments and/or local surveys annually to determine customer needs and incorporates these finding into the annual program plan.

Coordinates with marketing staff to plan and develop promotional advertising, commercial sponsorship, and publicity strategies.

Assists local Command Fitness Leaders (CFL) in conducting and administering safe and proper Physical Readiness Tests.

Solicits, interviews, selects, and directs volunteers and contract instructors for activities and specialty programs.

Maintains appropriate records and submits deserving volunteers for recognition through the base volunteer recognition program.

Reviews research publications and health journals to ensure currency in methodology and philosophy in the area of health and fitness (e.g., exercise physiology, life-style management, nutrition, and physical conditioning).Ensures the program meets or exceeds industry standards as established by governmental and private organizations such as the Cooper Institute, Presidents Council on Physical Fitness, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Defense (DoD), American College of Sports Medicine, etc.

B. Facility Management (includes but not limited to): 10%

Coordinates the use and maintenance of indoor and outdoor facilities, which may include but is not limited to, gymnasium(s), fitness center(s), tennis court(s), swimming pool(s), softball field(s), jogging track(s), football field(s) and soccer field(s) to accommodate the comprehensive installation fitness, aquatics, and sports programs.

Coordinates with and assists engineers on requirements related to construction of all new indoor and outdoor fitness and athletic facilities. Coordinates with Naval Facilities Engineering Command, and other base agencies (e.g., Safety Office) regarding requirements for maintenance and repair of fitness, sports and aquatic facilities and purchase and installation of new equipment. Develops a five-year facility improvement program to maintain a state-of-the-art program, prepares construction plans for renovations/additions or expansion and submits work orders for all minor construction projects from inception to completion.

Ensures inventory control of all property, equipment and supplies to protect government assets and determines replacement requirements levels.

Takes timely and appropriate action to comply with safety, fire and environmental directions and ensures safe, healthy, contemporary, comfortable, and adequate facilities.

C. Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Directs work to be accomplished by a staff that includes Fitness Coordinator, Sports Coordinator, Aquatics Coordinator, Fitness Facility Coordinator, Outdoor Maintenance Supervisor and other subordinate staff.

Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.

Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.

Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.

Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary.

Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free ofdiscrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff.

Starting at $35.25 Per Hour (NF 4)

Personal Assistant to Port Director & Deputy Port Director

Salary: Band 7 - £31,067 - £35,235 p.a.

Permanent

37 hours per week Monday to Friday

The City Council controls all its maritime activities through the Port Service. Portsmouth International Port comprises the International Cruise and Ferry Port, Flathouse and Albert Johnson Quays and the Camber.

What is the role?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join us and provide a Personal Assistant service to the Port Director (PD) of Portsmouth International Port, diary and travel management for the Deputy Port Director (DPD) and manage both reception and a business support administrator, who provides support to the senior management team at the port.

Please click HERE for the full job profile which gives you all of the main duties of the role!

Who is the person?

You need to have:

1. Excellent literacy and numeracy (GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths is required due to the administrative work involved in the role.

2. Formal secretarial qualification or equivalent standard is desirable or experience of working as an effective personal Assistant at Director level, with the ability to take concise minutes and capture actions accurately, preferably in a corporate environment.

3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.

4. The ability to converse at ease with customers and politicians.

5. Excellent grammar to be able to draft letters from a short brief.

6. Excellent organisational skills.

7. Proficient with M365 applications, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Word and Powerpoint.

9. Shorthand (beneficial but not essential).

10. Experience of working to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment and using own initiative to problem solve.

11. Experience of diary management and outstanding organisation skills to ensure that the PD and DPD have everything required for the day ahead.

12. Good attention to detail with proven ability to think ahead and plan workload.

13. Proven experience of analysing office management processes to make them more efficient.

14. Cost management through challenging invoice payments. Setting up orders and checking invoices.

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Mike Sellers, Port Director on 023 9285 5901.

Closing date: 1st December 2024

Interviews: 16th/17th December 2024

When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please ensure your C.V. is tailored to the role following the advice above. And that it includes include your full work history, explaining any gaps and includes employers name and address. Please click HERE for the full job profile!

All employees and third parties working at the Portsmouth International Port are subject to a Substance Misuse - Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy and the Port reserves the right to carry out with cause and random testing.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A generous pension scheme
• Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays
• We offer flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.
• A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco
• Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Potential to purchase additional annual leave
• Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit an experienced leader to lead the development of an outstanding Trust Maths curriculum alongside leading the Maths faculty in a Trust School. This role will be based at our Mayfield School.

If you are interested in joining our incredible team, we would love to hear from you and we strongly recommend you come and visit our schools.

What the school offers its staff

Salterns Academy Trust aims to provide an excellent inclusive education for every student in each school within the Trust. The Trust currently operates two schools for students aged 11-16, and an all through school with students aged 4-16, in the North Island area of Portsmouth. Admiral Lord Nelson School, Trafalgar School and Mayfield School provide excellent, inclusive education for over 3600 students.

Further details about the role

Contact

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a tour of Mayfield School, please contact, Zia Hawtin on 02392693432 ext. 260 or email recruitment@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk.

To apply, please complete the application form that can be found on the Salterns Trust website https://salternstrust.co.uk/careers. Please submit completed applications to recruitment@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

The Salterns Academy Trust and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks including an online check.

Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

You are applying for a role that is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and access to the barred list and if shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the relevant self-declaration and disclosure form and taking into account the offences that are protected or filtered declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
• If you have been barred from working with Children and/or Adults at risk.

The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate.

The successful candidate will then be asked to complete an application for the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check or if subscribed to the update service provide the necessary details to allow a check to be made.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The filtering rules were updated on 28 November 2020 as follows:

• warnings, reprimands, and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on a DBS certificate.
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than all being automatically disclosed.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Purposes:

To lead the development of an outstanding Trust Maths curriculum which enables teachers and relevant support staff to ensure effective learning for all students so that they all make expected or better progress over time.

To lead the implementation of the Maths curriculum across all trust schools to ensure the application of innovative and effective pedagogical practices which are aligned with the Trust Teaching and Learning Principles, that lead to strong outcomes for all learners.

To lead the Maths faculty in a Trust school where needed and fulfil the duties of the role.

Accountabilities:

1. Leading and Managing Policy.

2. Leading and Managing Achievement.

3. Leading and Managing Teaching and Learning.

4. Leading and Managing People.

5. Leading and Managing Resources.

6. Additional Duties.

To provide outreach curriculum school improvement work as directed by the Education Director.

To lead aspects of the delivery of the Personal Development Curriculum as required, and to ensure the promotion of students’ physical and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

To be a tutor and play an active role in the contribution to their House ethos.

To consistently model the Trust’s expected standards of Teaching and Learning or better, in all areas of their own practice.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employees
• A highly skilled, diverse and driven team of committed employees to work with
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to an Occupational Health provider
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local community
• An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work

Commitment to safeguarding

Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Cowplain School wishes to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to replace our existing colleague who is retiring after a long and successful career with the academy.

As your role is leading finance in a single academy trust, you will have responsible for the overall performance of finance within the academy, ensuring long-term financial sustainability.Working with the Principal in his role as Accounting Officer, you will deliver operational rigour and strategic direction, providing accurate and effective information to the Principal, SLT and Board of Trustees.

You should be someone who has a strong financial background and who can think strategically, creatively and innovatively, whilst being commercially astute. As you will be working with young people, you also need a passion for working in an educational environment and must be able to form positive relationships with key stakeholders, including trustees, staff, parents and children.

This is an exciting time to be joining the school as we continue to expand and build on the success of the last few years during which we have significantly invested in the school site. Our intake each year has increased as more and more families choose Cowplain for their child and with this increase in students comes an increase in income and subsequent investment.

We have some exciting projects in the pipeline which will require your expertise and commercial acumen to deliver successfully and you will play a key role in ensuring they are delivered successfully and on budget.

The job description and person specification contained in the application pack detail the skills, aptitudes and experience required to succeed in the role.

What the school offers its staff

We realise that the role may be a promotion for you and are happy to invest in training and continued professional development so that you are able to fulfil the role confidently and effectively.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Cowplain School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Assistant Director/Consultant in Public Health

Band: 17, Salary: £87,519 - £96,522 p.a.

We welcome applications for full (37 hours) and part-time employment, please indicate how many hours you are applying for.

Working together to shape the great waterfront city

Civic Offices, Portsmouth

Your New Role

Do you have what it takes to make a real difference to health and wellbeing in one of the South’s main cities?

Portsmouth is a great city with a bright future. As part of shaping the great waterfront city, the city council is committed to making Portsmouth a great place for our residents to live and work. The role of Assistant Director/Consultant in Public Health is a senior position within the Public Health Directorate and will report to the Director of Public Health.

In Health and Care Portsmouth, the city has set out a clear direction for future services across the local care system in a challenging financial environment; the overall ambition is to have leadership of the 'place' working within the integrated care system. The Assistant Director/Consultant in Public Health (CPH) will be expected to work in partnership with other teams at the Council and external stakeholder to help deliver this vision and improve outcomes for our residents. This will be achieved by a combination of strategic leadership and the commissioning and / or direct delivery of public health services.

What you will need to succeed

This is a senior role within the Public Health Directorate Management Team and we are looking for a consultant with senior leadership experience who can influence stakeholders to make decisions and policy changes, often in challenging and complex environments.

The post holder will have strategic responsibility for some health improvement, health protection, healthcare, public health areas and public health input into children's, adults and families. The post will be part of the Public Health Directorate and will report to the Director of Public Health for Portsmouth. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly within the public health team and take on other areas dependent on the needs of the population and team.

This is an exciting time for Public Health in Portsmouth. We are working closely with children's and families services, Adult Social Care and with NHS HIOW (ICB) on the 'place' health and wellbeing agenda. There are opportunities to work across the Hampshire, Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (ICS) on Prevention and Health Inequalities, and on areas such as Population Health, Cost of Living and violence reduction. We want to recruit a leader who will shape, lead and drive our public health work plan, supporting our City based public health team to improve the health outcomes for our residents.

What you'll get in return

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return and potential to remain in the NHS Pension Scheme subject to eligibility.
• We offer flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme
• Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.

Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

Application process:

How to apply: To find out more about this pivotal role please review the full job profile (click here) for further details on the post and remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the profile. You may wish to attach an additional letter or document to supplement your application. Please read this alongside the 'How to apply' document on the home page of the careers portal. PLEASE DO NOT JUST SUBMIT A CV.

To view the structure chart please click here.

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Closing: Sunday 3 November 2024.

Applications received after this may not be considered.

Interview date: Wednesday 19 November 2024.

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The relevant background checks will be applied before a firm offer of employment is made.

Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children’s Board safer recruitment procedures.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

As part of any recruitment process, Portsmouth City Council collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. Portsmouth City Council is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Completing and sending an application in for a vacancy is your consent for us to process your data for the purpose of recruitment. Your data is not used in any other way and you can withdraw your consent at any point in the recruitment process and we will destroy or delete your information.

For more detailed information on what we collect, how we use, store, delete data and your rights you can access a privacy statement on our Job board.

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Frogmore Community College is seeking to appoint an inspirational and impactful leader to join our Director of Progress team. The school operates a vertical tutoring structure, comprising three Houses. The role will require you to support the Director of Progress in one of the Houses, working collaboratively to promote the academic and personal development of all our students.

It is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to get involved in whole school leadership, providing an excellent foundation in the skills required for a future Director of Progress. You will be a strategic member of a highly effective and focused team, which is dedicated to enabling our students to flourish.

What the school offers its staff

In February 2022, Ofsted reported ‘The school is well led and managed. Staff value the support they receive and leaders’ concern for their workload and well-being. Leaders provide effective support to the early career teachers (ECTs).’ This is the ideal opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational teacher to take the next step in their career development. You would be very welcome to visit us to meet the team prior to submitting your application.

Frogmore Community College is proud to be a member of Weydon Multi Academy Trust (www.weydonmat.co.uk)

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust (ESCAT) seeks to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated person to fulfil the dual role of Chief Financial Officer for the Multi Academy Trust (MAT) and School Business Manager for Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College.

The successful candidate must be passionate about working to secure the best possible outcomes for all our children, families and the wider community. The Trust has ambitious plans for growth (please refer to the Associated Documents within the advertisement).

We are seeking an individual who enjoys taking the initiative; and has the resilience and ability to manage people effectively as part of a team.

We are looking for someone who is commercially astute, yet innovative. The appointed candidate will understand the challenges of working in the public sector, ideally schools, local authorities or the health sector. They will also have experience with company and charity accounting.

If you are a Catholic you will understand the distinctiveness of Catholic schools such as Oaklands and this will be attractive to you. You do not have to be a Catholic, but will need to be comfortable with the values and working in the Catholic sector.

What the school offers its staff

• An attractive salary
• Option to work from home
• Child care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Access to professional development
• A dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff and Trustees
• Support from colleagues within all our schools

Further details about the role

Key Responsibilities for Chief Financial Officer

1. To ensure the financial sustainability of the MAT.

2. To liaise with each Academy for the procurement, provision, commissioning, monitoring, quality assurance and cost-effectiveness of services provided by the MAT.

3. To ensure that all requirements of the DfE, the Education Skills Funding Agency and the Academies Financial Handbook are met

4. To prepare annual consolidated accounts and budget forecast for the Trust.

5. To produce timely, accurate and appropriate reports and financial forecasts for the Trust.

6. To consolidate the Academy budgets and hence produce the Trust’s budget. liaise with Academy Headteachers so as to achieve best value.

7. To take responsibility for the speedy and effective introduction of financial systems and processes in Academies joining the Trust.

8. To oversee the provision of appropriate business support (eg HR, finance, IT and audit) for Academies within the MAT in order to achieve best value.

9. To oversee the procedures to ensure that all Academies are compliant with the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook and Companies House and operate under appropriate schemes of delegation.

10. To liaise with external auditors.

11. To liaise with payroll and HR providers on all Trust matters.

Key Responsibilities for School Business Manager

1. Lead on finance, health and safety, site management, HR and safeguarding.

2. Ensure effective systems and procedures in all aspects of school administration.

3. Provide month end finance documentation.

4. Plan and prepare budget forecasts for all schools in the MAT.

5. Promote all schools within the MAT and endeavour to secure funding from various sources.

6. Be a positive and enthusiastic individual who demonstrates commitment, is a strategic thinker and has effective financial management skills.

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.

A highly regarded full-service law firm are seeking a skilled and motivated Employment Legal Director or Partner to join their office in Southampton. The firm is consistently ranked Top Tier in the legal directories, Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The firm pride themselves on delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse range of clients, from individuals to businesses of all sizes. Their team of expertise solicitors are committed to providing innovative and practical legal solutions to meet their clients' needs.

As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work with a broad client base, national and international clients across public, private and third sectors. You will be handing a mix of contentious and non-contentious work primarily supporting Employer clients.

You will be working collaboratively with ranked and award-winning departments within the firm, surrounded by specialist professionals, also recognised for their high-quality services provided, enabling you to achieve great achievements in your career.

They offer excellent opportunities for career development and progression. In addition, competitive salaries, great working environment, and whole host of benefits, including hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of employment law issues.
• Conducting negotiations, mediations and settlement discussions on behalf of clients.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Advising on disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancy procedures and employment dismissals.
• Staying up-to-date with changes in employment legislation and proactively advising clients on the implications for their business.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive with proven experience in employment law.
• Experience in handling both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Solid understanding of UK employment legislation case law, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide commercially-focused advice to clients.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Competent IT skills.

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on 07584 104790.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Join The Thinking Schools Academy Trust as Regional Director & Executive Principal of The Portsmouth Academy

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for shaping the future of education? The Thinking Schools Academy Trust invites you to apply for the role of Regional Director.

This is a unique opportunity to lead our Portsmouth schools while serving as the Executive Principal of The Portsmouth Academy, a school dedicated to empowering every student to think critically and achieve their full potential.

With a focus on strategic leadership, school improvement, and operational management, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our academies. If you are resilient, collaborative, and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this key leadership role.

Why This Role is Perfect for You

• Dual Impact:As Director of Education - South, you'll oversee our Portsmouth schools, working alongside a team of two other regional directors (South West and South East), including a dedicated Deputy Director of Primaries for Portsmouth.Additionally, you'll lead The Portsmouth Academy, with a strong and experienced Senior Leadership Team in place, designed specifically to provide the support you need to drive innovation and excellence in one of the city's most dynamic schools.
• Comprehensive Support:You will join an experienced and supportive Executive Trust Leadership Team. A term 5 handover (or sooner)will allow you to work alongside the current post holder before they move into their new role within the Trust. This will ensure a smooth transition, providing you with the insight and support you need to hit the ground running.
• Collaborative Leadership:Join a network of passionate educators who believe in the power of thinking about their thinking. You'll work closely with the Leadership Team at The Portsmouth Academy as well as other leaders across the trust to create and implement strategies that foster success across the board.

What We Are Looking For

• High Academic Expectations: Hold unwavering high expectations for all students, regardless of their prior attainment or socio-economic backgrounds, ensuring every student has the opportunity to excel.
• Aspirational Culture: Possess the ability to cultivate a culture of aspiration amongst staff and students and create a supportive learning environment where every student can achieve their academic potential.
• Community Engagement: Be a passionate advocate for The Portsmouth Academy and our Portsmouth schools within the wider community, fostering strong relationships.
• Emotional Intelligence: Exhibit high levels of emotional intelligence, understanding and managing your own emotions, while effectively leading and inspiring others.
• Inclusion knowledge: Understand, embrace and be an advocate for strong inclusion practice in schools and actively drive this across the TSAT South region.
• Effective Team Leadership: Bring highly developed people skills and extensive experience in leading and motivating teams to achieve shared goals.
• Dynamic Communication: Possess excellent public speaking skills and the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, and the wider community.
• Curriculum Expertise: Be fully acquainted with the demands and requirements of the curriculum, ensuring that our educational programs meet the highest standards and prepare students for future success.

To conclude we are seeking a leader who is not just experienced but inspired by the opportunity to shape the educational journey of thousands of students. Your innovative approach and commitment to excellence will be key in driving our mission forward.

Join us and lead with passion, purpose, and excellence!

What the school offers its staff

Our mission is to “transform life chances”; at The Thinking Schools Academy Trust we believe education has the power to change lives; children only have one chance to get this right. To ensure all our academies focus on our mission, school leaders translated our mission to core values that are demonstrated and evident in all our Academies:

Child First, Aspire, Challenge, Achieve

What our Trust will offer you:

• Coaching Environment:Vast support network including the CEO, Executive Team and other Directors to support you on your development journey;
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your knowledge of the Trust and our metacognitive approaches;
• Professional Development:With a strong and supportive Leadership and Management team within the Trust, we are focused on providing our staff with bespoke CPD;
• Central Services for Schools:The Trust employs experts in all major support services to focus on operations and infrastructure, giving time back to teachers to focus on education;
• Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice;
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers;
• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards;
• Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher;
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme;
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff;
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.

Considering a move to Portsmouth?

Located on the picturesque southern coast, Portsmouth offers the perfect blend of maritime history, vibrant culture, and modern amenities:

• Rich Historical Heritage: Discover Portsmouth’s deep-rooted naval history with iconic landmarks like the historic dockyard and the world-renowned HMS Victory.
• Vibrant Cultural Scene: Portsmouth is a lively hub of activities, with regular events, festivals, and a thriving arts scene that brings the city to life year-round.
• Affordable Living: With average house prices around £263,000 (source: Rightmove), Portsmouth offers a cost-effective living option compared to the national average of £282,000 (source: gov.uk).
• Strong Community Spirit: Portsmouth boasts a diverse and welcoming community, where a strong sense of camaraderie and support is felt throughout the city.

Make Portsmouth your new home, and experience a unique blend of coastal charm and urban excitement.Relocation package available.

Take the Next Step

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now to join a Trust that values thinking, creativity, and excellence. Lead with us, and help shape the future of education in Portsmouth.

For an informal (and confidential) conversation about the role and to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact our recruitment partners Propelo on01273 222 877, email tsat@propelo.co.uk or visit tsat.our-careers.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Your new company
A fast-growing UK-based organisation with deep ties in the maritime space that delivers cutting-edge solutions to its client group. Due to planned growth, a Finance Director is required on a permanent basis.

Your new role
As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy, supporting expansion in both domestic and global markets.
You will develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with growth objectives, particularly in the international trade sector. You will collaborate with the other members of the executive leadership team to set financial goals, budgets, and forecasts.
You will oversee all aspects of international trade finance, including import/export regulations, foreign exchange management, and trade compliance, as well as evaluating and mitigating financial risks associated with cross-border transactions.
You will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards, maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure integrity in financial reporting. You will optimise cash flow management strategies to support operational needs and capital investments.
In this role you will lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide guidance and development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of the finance team.

What you'll need to succeed
Relevant accounting qualification (ACA; ACCA; CIMA)Proven experience in a senior finance role, including international trading and preferably within the defence sector.
Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels of the organisation.
Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

What you'll get in return
Up to £110,000 pa plus benefits.

What you need to do now


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Position Title: Project Director

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Southampton

About the Role:

Randstad are working with a market leader in the water industry and are searching for an experienced Project Director to join their leadership team. In this role, you'll report directly to the Framework Director, overseeing the strategic direction, coordination, and successful execution of projects to ensure alignment with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion a culture of exceptional safety and quality standards among direct workforce and subcontractors
• Implement and uphold the Business Management System (BMS) throughout all project stages, ensuring compliance from tender handover to project completion
• Cultivate strong client relationships at various levels, maintaining company reputation and fostering collaboration with joint venture partners and suppliers
• Ensure adequate personnel resources are available for project requirements and that they understand their roles and responsibilities
• Develop and oversee project plans, including the approval of Project Execution Plans (PEPs), and monitor project progress to achieve timely completion
• Coordinate the preparation and approval of detailed construction plans and method statements prior to project commencement
• Oversee the completion of all project records as outlined in the PEP and identify and address any site non-conformities
• Manage all commercial aspects of projects proactively, providing accurate forecasts and estimates
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of technical disciplines relevant to water and wastewater design and construction projects

About the Candidate:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably in multi-disciplinary design and construction projects within the water industry
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in construction, commercial, or engineering-related discipline
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent certification
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Extensive expertise in project delivery, with strategic, operational, technical, and management capabilities
• Familiarity with Construction Contracts, particularly NEC and/or IChemE, including negotiation and administration skills

Desirable:

• Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants
• Chartered status with an engineering, commercial, or construction institution
• NEC Project Manager Accreditation

Please apply below and a consultant will reach out with more information.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Main duties of the job Undertakes a broad range of techniques including a range of highly specialised Cardiac Investigations in either Echocardiography or Cardiac Rhythm Management. Interprets results and provides factual reports on investigations that directly affect patient outcomes. Takes a leadership role, managing teams of Cardiac Physiologists /Assistant Technical Officers. Takes a lead in providing education to a multidisciplinary team, and contributes to the development of other staff within the department. Takes responsibility for self-learning in specialist field. Leads and participates in Clinical audit and Research and Development activities. Ability to deputise for Band 8 Physiologist.