Total 5 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Devon, EX8 5BT

My Devon-based public sector client is currently going through an exciting transformation in how they use data and technology innovation to support their organisation.

As the Assistant Director of Data, Innovation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), you will oversee a team of approximately 30 professionals, driving transformative change through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies. Your leadership, ambition, and empathy will inspire colleagues throughout the South West of England, empowering them to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

Responsibilities will include;
-Provide exemplary leadership to a team of approximately 30 colleagues, setting ambitious objectives and fostering their professional growth.-Oversee the implementation of our Data and Innovation Strategies, managing complex transformations across multiple concurrent projects.-Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Board-level executives.-Ensure the seamless operation of data and innovation services, delivering critical outputs on time with robust resilience and scalability.-Lead the development of innovative data solutions using advanced technologies.-Maintain data quality and assurance by establishing and enforcing a governance framework.-Enhance data literacy across the Trust and the South West region, ensuring a unified version of truth and maximising the benefits of our solutions.-Contribute to regional and national initiatives by integrating and sharing critical data between NHS organisations, while safeguarding patient data security and governance.-Champion thought leadership in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, and Machine Learning.
Essential Criteria;

• MSc or substantial evidenced experience in Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Data Science, or Computer Science.
• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.
• Recent or current senior management experience at a comparable level in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in developing and applying modelling tools and techniques to enhance organisational performance.

Desirable Criteria:

• PRINCE2 qualification or equivalent in Agile or Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Experience with NHS datasets.
• Proven experience in the implementation and benefits realisation of AI and/or RPA projects, with documented learning outcomes.
• Demonstrable evidence of identifying opportunities for efficiency and productivity improvements against relevant benchmarks, and establishing mechanisms to monitor their delivery.

Benefits include;

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across sites
• Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Staff networks
• Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

What you need to do now
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Your new company
We have been exclusively instructed on this exciting opportunity by one of our key clients. Working for a fast-paced PE backed manufacturing group, reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a key figure in the growth and scale up of this highly ambitious business with a 3-5 year exit plan.

Your new role
In this unique opportunity, you will be based in their Manchester office, assisting the business through a period of transition, growth and change. You will have responsibility for the provision of timely and robust management reporting of the Group's figures whilst driving growth, organically and through further acquisitions. You will update internal controls and reporting, whilst also implementing changes and driving performance and reviewing existing practice, whilst driving improvements, commercially and operationally.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be suitably qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with previous experience of working within a high-profile role where you have driven change and growth, ideally within a Private Equity setting. The client has suggested that there will be an advantage to those who have experience in M&A and/or supporting or leading to an exit. They have also stated that the right candidate must have some experience of working within a manufacturing setting.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary of up to £150k depending on experience, plus bonus, car and equity. This role will immediately allow you to be part of a high profile and business critical position and gain fantastic exposure to a fast-paced 'scale-up' project, alongside a genuine 'wealth creation' opportunity.

What you need to do now
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Funeral Director
£34,756 (£14.69 per hour) plus benefits
Full time 45.5 hours per week, Varied shifts Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, plus on-call rota every 1 in 6 weekends
Honiton, EX14 2DQ


No experience needed.


We're looking for an empathetic and commercially minded person to join the Co-op Funeralcare team.


You don't need industry experience. If you have great people skills, and a real commercial focus, you could be perfect for this role.


At Co-op Funeralcare, we provide a caring and compassionate service when families need it most. As a funeral director, you'll be right at the heart of that service. You'll balance your time between managerial and business tasks, and building strong, trusting relationships with clients.


At the Co-op, you'll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.


What you'll do


* make sure client needs, service levels and KPIs are met
* be clients' main point of contact; supporting and guiding with the help of the wider team
* support funerals - conducting the ceremony, leading the team and carrying the deceased when necessary
* make sure all regulated work, including funeral planning appointments, is referred to a 'certified colleague'
* build and maintain relationships with the team, clients and the community


This role would suit people who have


* a commercial mind-set and experience in a managerial role
* a true customer focus and a real passion for delivering a great service
* the ability to capture intricate detail and make sure it is reflected in the service we deliver
* compassion, understanding and empathy, and the ability to keep a cool head under pressure
* a UK manual driving licence


Why Co-op?


You'll get a fantastic benefits package including:


* 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
* 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
* discounts on other Co-op products and services
* 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)
* a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you're struggling with, 24 hours a day
* access to virtual GP and free eye tests
* endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships
* friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community
* access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* YuLife - an app that rewards your for exercising with discounts and vouchers for all kinds of brands


At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities


Building an inclusive work environment


We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve. 


If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.


We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.


If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.


You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.


You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.


As part of your application you'll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.


If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We'll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.

Your new company
We have been exclusively instructed on this exciting opportunity by one of our key clients. Working for a highly entrepreneurial property group and reporting directly to the founders, you will be a key figure in the growth and scale up of this highly ambitious business after a recent cash injection.

Your new role
In this unique opportunity, you will be based in their Manchester office, assisting the business through a period of transition and change. You will have responsibility for the provision of timely and robust management reporting of the Group's commercial and residential operations. You will update internal controls, whilst also implementing changes and driving performance and reviewing existing practice, whilst driving improvements, commercially and operationally.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be suitably qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with previous experience of working within a high profile role where you have driven change and performance, ideally within an entrepreneurial setting. The client has stated that there will be an advantage to those who have property and/or family office experience.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary of between £150k - £180k depending on experience. This opportunity will immediately allow you to be part of a high profile and business critical position and gain fantastic exposure to a fast paced 'scale up' project.

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 on your career.

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Your new company
A fast-paced pre-IPO Fin Tech Investing Platform driven by wealth creation, that has seen outstanding recent growth. The company has the plans and means to continue to grow at a sustainable rate and scale up post listing.

Your new role
In this unique opportunity, you will be based in the organisation's Manchester office. You will act as the Investor Relationship Director to assist the business through a period of commercial change, reporting directly to the business's CEO. You will actively source, outreach, contact and build relationships with existing investors and potential future investors (funds, financial institutions, pensions, multi-nationals, ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices and more), whilst monitoring, analysing and forecasting investments. You will also develop the systems and procedures to enable the effective management of new and existing investor relationships, whilst raising targets and progress against targets from new and existing investors and provide reports to the Board.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience working in the financial services sector, with high net worth investors, pension funds, or similar. You will have a proven track record in managing investor/client relationships, along with strong business ethics and must be able to demonstrate a commercial background. The role will require a confident and experienced presenter (both formally and informally), possessing excellent commercial understanding and awareness. You will be a strong team player, with good emotional intelligence and the ability to interact both at the board level and with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary of up to £80k depending on experience, alongside a 50% share and bonus scheme. This will allow you to be part of high profile and business critical position and gain fantastic exposure to a fast-paced 'scale-up' project.

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 on 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