Total 77 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Leeds, LS1 4AP

The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England. All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the successful applicants Job Plan. You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting this application.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

The Finance and Planning Directorate in NHS England is looking for talented, diverse, highly motivated people to join the Planning team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of shaping the priorities of the NHS. The team collaborates with colleagues across NHS England and the NHS to:
• agree and set out the priorities for the NHS, to best meet the needs of patients and deliver value for money for taxpayers
• develop NHS England’s business plan in response to its mandate from government
• implement and continuously improve the national planning framework for the NHS

As a Deputy Director - Integrated Planning, you will lead the development of NHS planning guidance working with senior leaders across NHS England and with government to agree the priorities and performance ambition for the NHS. This role also leads the development of NHS England’s Business Plan and supports directorates and programmes to develop detailed delivery plans aligned to their budgets and the agreed priorities of the organisation.

You will build relationships with national, regional and external stakeholders and provide expert planning advice to senior leaders across NHS England.

The team offers high profile, fast-paced projects. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.

Below are the types of skills and experience that we are looking for.Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.
1. The ability to lead the design and development of NHS planning guidance based on an in-depth understanding of the NHS, its operating context, priorities and challenges.
2. The experience to work with and influence senior colleagues across NHS England to prioritise and translate key national ambitions and policies into specific objectives and deliverables
3. The ability to lead the development of a joined-up planning leadership community across NHS England’s national directorates and work with finance and planning business partners to continuously improve NHS England’s integrated planning processes
4. Experience of joining up strategic, financial and operational planning, including demand and capacity planning.
5. Experience of presenting, interpreting, and explaining complex and technical information and concepts to senior leaders in a clear and concise format.

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

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

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

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

Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFO and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.

Please email Iain Eaves, Director of Planning on iain.eaves@nhs.net if you would like to find out more about our team and the work we do.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Apr 2024

The Finance and Planning Directorate in NHS England is looking for talented, diverse, highly motivated people to join the Planning team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of shaping the priorities of the NHS. The team collaborates with colleagues across NHS England and the NHS to:
• agree and set out the priorities for the NHS, to best meet the needs of patients and deliver value for taxpayers
• develop NHS England’s business plan in response to its mandate from government
• implement and continuously improve the national planning framework for the NHS

As Deputy Director - System Planning, you will lead the design and delivery of the NHS annual planning process, work with systems and regions to develop effective planning tools and facilitate building integrated planning capability and capacity across the NHS. You will build relationships with national, regional and local stakeholders and provide expert planning advice and support to NHS England regional teams and Integrated Care Boards.

The team offers high profile, fast-paced projects. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.

Below are the types of skills and experience that we are looking for.Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.
1. The ability to lead the design and delivery of the nationally co-ordinated annual NHS planning process based on an in-depth understanding of the NHS, its operating context, priorities and challenges.
2. The skills to lead the integration of nationally mandated NHS planning processes and drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve, and systematically implementing the resulting actions.
3. The ability to lead the development of a joined-up planning leadership community at national, regional and system level and use this community to drive co-production and effective co-ordination of NHS planning processes, including plan analysis and assurance.
4. The knowledge to provide expert planning advice and support to systems, and regional and national NHS England teams, including by developing effective planning tools and supporting capability and capacity building across the NHS.
5. Experience of presenting, interpreting, and explaining complex and technical information and concepts to senior leaders in a clear and concise format.

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

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

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

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

Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFO and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.

Please email Iain Eaves, Director of Planning on iain.eaves@nhs.net if you would like to find out more about our team and the work we do.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Apr 2024

Are you an experienced Project Director that would be interested in joining a leading principal UK contractor in the Yorkshire region?

Due to a prestigious commercial contract award, there is an opportunity for an experienced Project Director to take the lead & project delivery from the pre construction stage through the bid & design stage, to procurement & operational delivery to handover.

You will report directly into the Operations Director and will be required to work across the Yorkshire region on a commercial & banking contract that will involve several major refurbishments, new builds, mechanical & electrical upgrading and heavy civils work. You will take the lead operationally managing a cross functional team of Project & Site Managers, Design, and operational support staff.

Typical projects range major refurbishments, cut & carve, mechanical & electrical upgrades to new builds, structural alterations & heavy civils works working around public & live environments across a wide range of industry sectors.

This is an exciting role working for a highly regarded principal contractor than can offer unrivalled career progression and an opportunity to work with like-minded, professional and supportive industry leaders.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Proven track record as a Project Director in a larger / tier 1 contractor environment. Ideally working in live environments across a range of sectors.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to lead large operational cross functional teams from pre-construction stage, subcontractor design management to procurement to delivery.
• NVQ Level 7 , MCIOB, Black Manager & Professional or White AQP or CSCS Card, First Aid, SMSTS and other relevant industry tickets.
• Thorough understanding of RIBA stage process management
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to motivate project teams to work to strict programmes and deadlines & exceed client expectations.
• Excellent planning & time management skills with the ability to think ahead & manage risk and make decisions.

Salary & Package on offer:

• Substantial Base & Package
• Car allowance & mileage
• Living Away Allowance if required
• Private healthcare
• Excellent employer pension contribution
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Good additional company benefits & perks.

Join our team!

Are you a results driven leader looking for their next oppoutunity? Due to business growth we are looking for an enthusiastic Managing Director to join our fantastic team within the North West

Managing our Education division, whilst reporting to the UK Managing Director. The Divisional Managing Director is responsible for increasing market share, delivering sustained growth and net operating profits by retaining and developing existing business and creating / implementing strategies across the area of responsibility. Working in partnership with senior clients, building strong relationships.

What you'll be doing...

The Regional Managing Director's key repsonsibitlies include:

• Responsible for developing operational strategies which underpin the positive delivery of annual sales targets / budgets. Manage and control overhead costs, preparing contingency plans where appropriate
• Build and proactively maintain external relationships with all clients to exceed expectations, deliver a value-added service proposition to grow the divisions competitive advantage
• Lead the operational function of our education portfolio, responsible for building of high-performing team, including recruitment, development, talent management and succession
• Develop and embed a culture to ensure that Food Safety, Health and Safety and Financial compliance is strictly adhered to within the sector at all levels
• Collaborate more widely across the UK business working effectively with all functional / divisional directors

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Previous senior director role, ideally in the education sector (Primary, Secondary & Colleges)
• Significant experience in the development and implementation of successful growth strategies and business controls
• A proven successful leader of teams who can successfully embrace change
• Proven experience in successful client relationships and strong negotiation skills
• Will be an exceptional leader of a group of operations directors and a wider team of operators, Marketing and Food Development Team
• Will have experience in running a high value multi outlet operation over a substantial geographical area (500+ schools)
• Will have experience of proactive P&L management and budgetary achievement
• Will have experience in solution finding for market challenges
  

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work! Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

The Account Manager is responsible for closing sales of products and/or services in order to meet individual/team quotas and the organization's business objectives. You will pursue and close specific business opportunities by networking effectively across all client departments, creating and enhancing relationships to add significant value. This is achieved by promoting the complete range of Equifax services in order to deliver generic and bespoke solutions to meet the changing needs of the client and market. You will have specific accountability for improving profitability. They work with colleagues from all disciplines to develop and implement strategies that add value for both Equifax and its customers, whilst constantly redeveloping and repositioning sales strategies to achieve substantial growth. 

Although there will be a significant amount of account management involved, you will also be expected to win and develop new business and future customer opportunities from clients.

What you’ll do

• Spends the majority of time with existing customers on sales and post sales activities, creating seamless customer centricity and interaction

• Manage the provision of all day-to-day support for account portfolio, ensuring all ad hoc queries are met and resolved in a professional, timely and efficient manner

• Create and drive effective relationships with all key contacts and decision makers within each account in order to maximise business opportunities and ensure retention of clients

• Manage new sales opportunities and execute sales process from presentation through to contract negotiations and close.

• Understand client requirements and subsequently develop and implement appropriate services and account sales plans to win significant revenues and drive user adoption of Equifax solutions

• Lead multi‐functional teams and work with Equifax Consultants to formulate and create sales opportunities and deliver client solutions

• Develop, implement and own financial plans and forecasts by client division and product group. Complete forecasts and account reporting accurately and on time

• Maintain an active awareness of the market trends (economic, regulatory, competitive and technology), to identify business opportunities, proactively feeding back to Equifax Management

• Oversight of projects being undertaken on the client’s behalf. This involves participation in project meetings and being a contributor to execution/delivery

• Contribute to overall Account and Vertical strategy through understanding Equifax business processes and constructively identifying changes that enhance performance

What experience you need 

• Previous account management and field sales experience required

• Ability to manage an account with a potential revenue of up to £1m

• Proven resilience and performance in driving revenue and negotiating deals with long sales cycles

• Ability to manage accounts with one or two lines of business

• Demonstrable over-performance sales track record

• Experience managing pricing negotiations

• Ability to manage a high volume of outbound calls

• Demonstrable best practice and successes in responding to ITTs / RFPs

• Experience in presenting to small and large groups of clients

• Education Required - ideally relevant degree pass

What could set you apart

• Credit Bureau or Financial Services experience

The Perks of being a Equifax Employee?

We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks. We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!

We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
 

Primary Location:

GBR-Leeds-6-Wellington

GBR-London, GBR-Nottingham

Function:

Function - Sales and Account Management

Schedule:

Full time

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

At Equifax UK, we are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Director to join our team. As the Business Development Director, you will be responsible for winning and developing high-value prospective accounts. Your primary focus will be on promoting and selling Equifax solutions and products to new, large and complex clients in currently served verticals and new markets.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with the Enterprise Financial Services team and provide business development for new sales opportunities and tender activities.

• Manage the entire sales process from lead generation to closing deals.

• Engage proactively with clients on a consultative basis to understand their business, challenges, and needs.

• Prepare proposals and present solutions to prospective clients.

• Develop strategic solutions that demonstrate a clear return on investment for the customer and meet the changing needs of the client and market.

• Network with key senior-level decision-makers across all client departments to pursue and close new business opportunities.

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of data usage to solve operational business problems.

• Create strong relationships with clients to add significant value and drive sales growth.

What experience you need

• Previous experience working for a Credit Bureau or Industry Reseller.

• Proven success in field sales and/or business development.

• Ability to negotiate and close complex deals with long lead-times.

• Experience in selling deals with potential revenue of over £1m.

• Potential to sell solutions to companies within the top 20 of the Equifax portfolio.

• Experience managing complex strategic relationships.

• Demonstrable over-performance sales track record.

• Ability to manage pricing negotiations.

• Knowledge of Consumer, Commercial, and Marketing data (desirable).

• Experience in presenting to small and large groups of clients and key decision-makers.

What could set you apart

• Tenacity to pursue and close deals with long lead-times.

• Ability to articulate the complexity of Equifax offerings to both current and prospective clients.

• Consultative approach to engage with clients and understand their needs.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

• Results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving sales targets.

• Strategic thinking to identify and develop new business opportunities.

• Proven ability to manage and close complex deals.

• In-depth knowledge of data usage and its applications in solving business problems.

The Perks of being a Equifax Employee?

We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks. We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!

We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
 

Primary Location:

GBR-Leeds-6-Wellington

GBR-London, GBR-Nottingham

Function:

Function - Sales and Account Management

Schedule:

Full time

Job Description:

Regional Director

Surrey and surrounding areas

Permanent

Full Time – 40 hours per week

Salary – Competitive + fabulous Bupa benefits

Do you want to work in a rewarding environment where you can truly make a difference each and everyday? Do you want to work in a fast paced team environment where no day is the same?

What’s in it for you? The benefits include;

• Annual management bonus scheme

• Car allowance & mileage

• Pension match contribution up to 6% employee and 12% employer, life assurance and individual private medical insurance

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)

• Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development to support your career prospects

• Discounted gym membership, free flu vaccine and discounts on Bupa dental care

About the role

• Leading a team of care home managers, you will give them all the support they need to deliver excellent customer service, high quality standards for our residents, and strong leadership for our people

• Working across all homes in your region, you will ensure each one provides high standards of customer care and services in line with company policy, customer expectations, service level agreements and current legislation

• You will manage home performance, conducting monthly reviews to drive key areas such as occupancy levels, commercial awareness, customer focus, quality standards, people management and hours management. You’ll also carry out monthly internal quality audits, ensuring external regulatory requirements and internal processes and procedures are followed

• It’s likely that a substantial amount of travel will be required, including occasional overnight stays and some evening commitments.

What are we looking for in our Regional Directors?

• A proven record of leading a successful portfolio of homes, inside the care sector.

• A natural people person who enjoys building lasting professional relationships and demonstrating the value of collaboration

• An ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust amongst key stakeholders

• Evidence of successfully managing and delivering business KPIs, as well as developing and implementing strategies to drive growth within a complex business

• A demonstrable record of effective decision making, strategic thinking and project delivery.

Who are we?

We are a leading healthcare group, we run care homes, retirement villages, health centres, dental centres and hospitals all over the world. As well as providing insurance to over 16 million people. We’re a big company but no matter what business area you’re in, our purpose is simple – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. And we have belief in you to help us achieve it.

To find out more about our care home teams, find us on Facebook and Twitter by searching for Bupa UK Careers.

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Care Home - Management

Locations:

Kirkstall Forge

About the Role

Leeds Conservatoire is a leading specialist conservatoire in the UK, delivering expert music and performing arts education to a community of over 1400 students. Our broad offering spans undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, along with Leeds Junior Conservatoire for young musicians and performers. We offer a world-class education, in world-class facilities, enabling them to be confident, versatile and creative across their chosen fields.

University Centre Leeds offers a variety of higher education programs. It provides degree courses, foundation degrees, HTQs and postgraduate qualifications. We focus on diverse academic disciplines and aim to provide accessible higher education opportunities to students.

Join us in collectively transforming lives through inspirational education, training, and support.

What You Will Do

The role will be responsible for developing and implementing home and international recruitment and associated marketing strategies, evaluating effectiveness of the strategies and ensuring appropriate market diversification, to drive student recruitment planning process with relevant internal and external stakeholders in order to set and subsequently deliver on targets.

The role will require collaborative working, engaging with the departments, central service areas, agent networks and partners, to ensure that the student recruitment activities are effectively coordinated and delivered, and aligned with the Group strategy. The role is expected to manage resources effectively and efficiently, and with a view to maintain quality in our service levels and provision.

As a member of the Luminate Senior Leadership Team, you will provide dynamic leadership, contribute innovative ideas, and foster a positive, empowered staff culture

About You

• Have a relevant degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in higher education marketing and recruitment of international students to the UK.
• A deep understanding of home and international student recruitment markets, admissions issues, and market trends.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and client service skills, as well as the ability to plan, organise, and manage your time effectively.
• Experience in using data to analyse and evaluate marketing strategies, as well as develop multi-channel market plans with creativity and innovation that match our brand
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder relationship management and large-scale event management
• Proven success in crafting impactful campaigns to attract, engage, and convert prospective students.

Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to continuous improvement and a diverse, inclusive working environment. Your role goes beyond recruitment - it's about making a lasting impact on the lives of our students and the community.

If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying or have any further questions please contact Saima Kossar on Careers@luminate.ac.uk to arrange this.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

The closing date for applications to this role is 14/01/2024

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

Parliamentary Officer

EO

Private Office and Parliament

The Private Office and Parliament (POP) Directorate is recruiting permanently for one EO Parliamentary Officer. This campaign is being run externally and so is open to all who consider themselves suitable for the role and meet the eligibility criteria in the wider advert within Civil Service Jobs.

Location:

Successful candidates will have the option to be based at one of the following locations:

1. 102 Petty France, London
2. 5 Wellington Place, Leeds

Occasional travel between the two locations may be required.

In order for Policy Group to meet its evolving business needs all Policy Group staff are expected to attend their base location (102 Petty France or 5 Wellington Place Leeds) at least 2 days a week. This hybrid working arrangement is not contractual and as a result staff could be asked to attend their base location more frequently.

Ways of Working

At the MoJ we believe and promote alternative ways of working, these roles are available as:

• Full-time, part-time or the option to job share
• Flexible working patterns
• Flexible working arrangements between base locations, MoJ Hubs and home.

If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies for at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months, and future vacancies requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without a new competition.

Salary

New entrants to the Civil Service will be expected to join on the minimum of the pay range.

If you are already a civil servant and are successful in an external recruitment competition for a role with us, your starting pay will be the better of:

• promotion terms or transfer terms, as appropriate; or
• pay on appointment arrangements (minimum of pay range)

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ)

MOJ is one of the largest government departments, employing over 90,000 people (including those in the Probation Service), with a budget of approximately £9.5 billion. Each year, millions of people use our services across the UK - including at 500 courts and tribunals, and 133 prisons in England and Wales.

Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice.

The Work of the Parliament and Legislation Team

The Parliament and Legislation team manages the Department's Parliamentary business including all primary and secondary legislation, all parliamentary scrutiny of the department (written and oral Parliamentary questions, select committee liaison, debates, statements and briefing for No.10 and the Leader of the House), and the strategic approach to the department’s interaction with Parliament as a stakeholder.

It supports Ministers and Departmental colleagues to ensure all responsibilities to Parliament are fulfilled and that Ministers are well briefed and prepared for Parliamentary appearances. The team also holds responsibility for the department’s relationship with the Parliamentary Business and Legislation Committee, and with the Lords and Commons Whip’s offices.

The work is fast-paced and requires the ability to adapt to new information, constantly reprioritise and work closely with senior stakeholders and Ministers. We sit within the Private Office and Parliament (POP) directorate, which sets and steers the direction of the Ministry.

As a Parliamentary Officer, your role will be varied and fast-paced. You will lead on: Written Parliamentary Questions, Oral Questions, Prime Minister’s Questions briefing packs and Parliamentary debates. Key further responsibilities will be supporting the team’s wider Parliamentary work and ensuring deadlines set by Parliament are upheld.

Parliamentary Officer – The role

As a Parliamentary Officer, your role will be varied and fast-paced. You will lead on: Written Parliamentary Questions, Oral Questions, Prime Minister’s Questions briefing packs and Parliamentary debates. Key further responsibilities will be supporting the team’s wider Parliamentary work and ensuring deadlines set by Parliament are upheld.

Written Parliamentary Questions: you will identify and allocate Parliamentary Questions (PQs) to relevant officials across the Department. You will manage the approval process, clearing the PQs through Special Advisers and Ministers. This will involve liaising with Private Offices to ensure there is a capacity to clear in advance of the Parliamentary deadline.

Oral Questions and Parliamentary Debates: you will be responsible for commissioning briefing packs for Lords Oral Questions and Parliamentary debates. You will liaise with Private Offices to confirm Ministerial availability and deadlines for packs. You will also support the Head of PQs and Briefings during Commons Oral Questions.

Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs): you will coordinate the briefings for Prime Minister’s and Business Questions on MoJ topics. This will involve commissioning out updates to briefing packs and ensuring they are cleared in advance of the deadlines set by No.10. You will also respond to any ad hoc requests for lines from No.10 in the run up to PMQs.

Supporting the wider Parliamentary team: you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the department adheres to the deadlines imposed on it by Parliament. You will support the wider team when business levels demand additional help.

As Associate Director of Business Operations in the Directorate Enablement (DE) function for the Commercial Directorate the post holder will lead and work as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplined team.

The DE team is a newly established function and the design brings together teams from across the existing structure into single teams who will provide services back to the other sub-directorates through a business partnering model, provide the cohesion between the directorate and NHSE as a whole and support external engagement out to the NHSE system for Commercial and Estates teams. This will represent a new way of working for many colleagues but offers an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the directorate.

This approach will streamline requirements and ensure a consistent approach to various disciplines including Business Operations & Programme management. In addition, we anticipate the following benefits:
• ability to flex resource to improve resilience
• less silo working
• sharing of best practice / experience within the team
• greater opportunity for succession planning, and career development in some areas.
• driving efficiency and reducing duplication

This role is a key role as part of the Commercial Directorate, reporting to the Director of Directorate Enablement in establishing this brand new function that will support the significant ambition across the Commercial Directorate.

The Associate Director of Business Operations will be accountable to:
• To deliver the Commercial Directorate governance framework to enable effective decision making; provide standardised process and practise
• To drive a comprehensive people offering across the Commercial Directorate, including the provision of internal communications, to ensure staff are engaged and feel part of a wider community, focussed on embedding a culture which promotes attraction, development and retention for all staff.
• To manage Directorate budget, risk, assurance, governance, record management, and audit requirements.

Key aspects of this role will be to:
• Ensure the strategy is formulated for all areas of accountability, understood by all stakeholders and is delivered utilising all available resources efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure the development and management of relevant strategic plans, within the Directorate are in place alongside appropriate system and processes
• Proactively manage the key risks and issues
• Monitoring and establishing accountability on the overall progress of the strategy to ensure completion within agreed timescales.
• Manage and actively promote the relationships with key stakeholder

The DE function will provide the services outlined in this brief for the overall Directorate (a total of c.355 staff) and managing a budget of c.£278m. The post holder will have accountability and responsibility for the strategic and operational development of the Directorate.

Why join us

People are central to what we do – both in terms of our patient-led care but just as importantly, our brilliant team. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and compassionate workforce supporting everyone to reach their full potential.

This means we care about your professional development and training as well as your personal health and wellbeing. You’ll be joining a supportive and friendly team where you can truly be yourself. You’ll also have access to fantastic benefits such as our pension scheme, great annual leave entitlement and flexible working opportunities to give you the work/life balance that suits your lifestyle and caring responsibilities.

Please see the job description for further information but for an informal discussion please contact Natasha Hughes, Chief of Staff for Chief Commercial Officer:Natasha.Hughes15@nhs.net.

We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, especially disabled, female, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level within our workforce.

Application Form Supporting Statement Guidelines

To help us build a better picture of how you can help us meet our ambitions, we would like you to respond to the following questions in the Supporting Statement section in the job application form:
• What values, behaviours and leadership expertise will you bring to our team and how will this help us in achieving our goals?
• What expertise do you have of leading and coordinating specialist programmes of scale?
• What expertise do you have in working with senior, diverse stakeholder groups to effect positive change and influence decision making?
• What expertise do you have of developing and delivering strategic plans in a matrix environment at scale that you believe you can bring to the role?
• What sets you apart from the other candidates?

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

Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 9 with a full-time starting salary of £99,891, with a pay step increase after 5 years’ service.

For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £5,132 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,746 per annum.

This is offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and is based on office location.


This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jan 2024

Application Form Supporting Statement Guidelines To help us build a better picture of how you can help us meet our ambitions, we would like you to respond to the following questions in the Supporting Statement section in the job application form: What values, behaviours and leadership expertise will you bring to our team and how will this help us in achieving our goals? What expertise do you have of leading and coordinating specialist programmes of scale? What expertise do you have in working with senior, diverse stakeholder groups to effect positive change and influence decision making? What expertise do you have of developing and delivering strategic plans in a matrix environment at scale that you believe you can bring to the role? What sets you apart from the other candidates? You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Salary Progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 9 with a full-time starting salary of £99,891, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £5,132 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,746 per annum. This is offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and is based on office location.

Chief Architect
Leeds
Circa £115,000

Your new company
Hays Technology are recruiting a Chief Architect to join a growing public sector organisation in the Leeds area.

Your new role
In your new role, you will be defining, developing, and maintaining the technology architecture and lifecycle delivery roadmap for the organisation's technology estate, whilst devising, establishing, and managing a technology governance approach for IT services. You will be consulting senior-level stakeholders across the organisation to identify business and technology needs and to optimise the use of technology.

You will be delivering the technology and systems dimension within the organisation's wider operational resilience framework, including BC/DR plans, whilst overseeing and assisting in building relationships with vendors, creating cost-efficient contracts and managing escalations to resolution. You will be overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation's technology infrastructure, ensuring the security, scalability, and reliability of technology systems and networks.

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrable experience of Technology delivery with a successful track record of delivering and operating effective IT solutions
• Relationship management, including demonstrable experience of representing IT with C-Suite, Senior Management colleagues and 3rd party Service Providers
• Defining, transforming, and managing an IT function
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resourcing
• Demonstrable experience of operating effectively in a challenging delivery focused environment containing blended teams (e.g. permanent, contract, vendor, MSPs)
• Experience leading and motivating small teams to deliver sustained high performance

What you'll get in return
This exciting position is paying up to £105,000 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work life balance including: a flexible 10% bonus, hybrid working, generous annual leave, 20% employer contribution pension scheme, flexibility, training, and development opportunities.

What you need to do now
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