Total 13 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7PN

Join one of the UK's most successful independently owned estate agency groups as a Regional Sales Director, overseeing the Ascot Region. This role presents a rare opportunity to lead growth initiatives across seven existing locations alongside further acquisitions and new office openings.

You will have demonstrable experience in delivering growth within the estate agency sector, coupled with exceptional leadership and strategic planning skills. Comfortable in driving operational profitability with an ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within an energetic and growing organisation. If you possess the skills and experience, we invite you to apply and become part of the success story.

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Has previous Estate Agency experience in a similar role with demonstrable success.
• Is target-driven and tenacious.
• Acts as a role model by continuously exceeding targets and standards.
• Displays high standards of service, presentation, and organisational skills.
• Is a car owner with a full driving license and insured for business use.

Our client offers:
- Comprehensive Training plans
- Unlimited Earning Potential: Enjoy uncapped commission opportunities and bonus incentives.
- Continuous Growth: Thrive with ongoing career and personal development opportunities.
- Rewarding Success: Qualify for annual award trips and exciting prizes.
- Celebrating You: Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday after successfully passing probation.
- Increased Perks: Watch your holiday entitlement grow with each year of service.
- Healthcare Benefits: Access personal private healthcare upon successfully passing probation.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Deputy Director of Learning in Art with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience, and outstanding, ambitious teachers seeking their first middle leadership post.

As an experienced teacher, you will develop an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful faculty drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience. As a Star middle leader, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Eden Girls' School, Slough

Eden Girls’ School, Slough is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old girls, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We are extremely proud to be one of the highest performing schools in the country, with a Progress 8 score of +1.19 for our GCSE results. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our second inspection in February 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

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.

Hospital Director

Location: Maidenhead, SL6

Rate Of Pay: Up to £80,000 per annum, dependant on experience
Shift Pattern: Full time, permanent. 40 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to take up the role of Hospital Director!In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic, financial and day-to-day running of the Hospital - liaising with clinical and non-clinical staff and other partner organisations, while considering the demands of political policy and local circumstances. You will conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorising expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.

Information about the Service:

Services have a dual purpose whereby Mental Health regulated activities run parallel to a Nursing Home environment and the services cater for the needs of both genders. The accommodation is inclusive of 18 dual registered beds for nursing care, 42 nursing care and long term rehabilitation beds and 32 short term rehabilitation beds. The clinical team also provides Outreach and Community services. All accommodation is provided in spacious rooms which are all en-suite with television lounges, dining areas and personal care facilities. All rooms have lockable doors, storage space and lockable cabinets for personal effects or self-administering medication.

Main duties of the role:

• Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs.
• Develop and implement organisational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
• Lead on Mental Health act 1983 related assessment and treatment.
• Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
• Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.
• Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerised diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
• Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
• Plan, implement and administer programs and services including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
• Review and analyse facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.
• Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage.
• Monitor the use of inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services
• Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.
• Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Develop and maintain computerised record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
• Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.
• Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.

Person Specification:

• Qualification/Professional development
• Degree level education or equivalent
• Evidence of continued learning/development
• Masters level education or equivalent
• NMC Registered Nurse (RMN)

Funeral Director
£34,756 (£14.69 per hour) plus benefits
Full time 45.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with on-call duties to cover evenings and weekends
Slough, SL1 2PN


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


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.

Associate Director - Transportation and Active
Location: Slough
Full-time | Permanent

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading consultancy specialising in design, engineering, and landscape architecture.
We are passionate about creating innovative, sustainable, and safe environments, and we're looking for a talented Associate Director to join our growing team in Slough.

As the Associate Director, you will lead the Transportation and Active Travel team, driving forward exciting projects that shape the future of local communities. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to key business strategies, manage high-profile client relationships, and mentor a team of engineers and consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, adopting a collaborative and partnership-focused approach.


• Lead and mentor your team, ensuring quality project delivery and maintaining utilisation targets.


• Develop a pipeline of forward work, ensuring projects meet quality, financial, and client satisfaction goals.


• Manage transportation and active travel projects, including development control, local authority transport strategies, and active travel initiatives.


• Prepare and assist with bid submissions and frameworks, ensuring business growth and client engagement.


• Lead operational meetings, managing resources and project oversight across regional teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Expertise in transportation and active travel planning, particularly in London and the South-East.


• Proven track record of managing transportation projects for local authorities.


• Strong financial and business management skills, including project budgeting and commercial management.


• Network of consultant, contractor, and developer contacts to assist in the growth and development of business targets.


• Experience in leading teams, mentoring staff, and developing innovative project solutions.


• Track record of continuous improvement and innovation in design and delivery processes


• Chartered status with CIHT and a relevant degree.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: yp to £75,000 per annum DOE


• Hybrid working


• Contract: Permanent


• Full time, 37.5 hours per week


• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package, subject to eligibility criteria


• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Private health care


• Yearly professional membership

Apply today and help shape the future of transportation and active travel!

Please note: New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.
We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

CMA Executive is partnering with a high-growth, market-leading business in West Berkshire, specialising in the sale, rental, and servicing of vehicles and machinery for the industrial sector. This c£30m company, having recently secured Private Equity investment, is seeking a dynamic Finance Director to support its ambitious development and expansion goals.

In this role, reporting to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will be instrumental in driving financial decisions that enhance operational performance and efficiency. With plans for significant growth through both organic initiatives and mergers & acquisitions, this is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant, entrepreneurial company poised for success.

What will the Finance Director role involve?

• Provide sound and insightful financial analysis to support growth and create better understanding of business performance.
• Work on acquisitions and conduct financial due diligence on behalf of the business for future targets, including leading integration activities.
• Leading a small finance function, developing members of the team, and continuing to grow both capacity and develop efficiency, applying a hands-on approach.
• Manage capital for growth investment and ensure there is a cost benefit analysis conducted for any investment plans.
• Provide full strategic support for future lending and investment opportunities.
• Support the MD and Leadership Team in commercial decision making, working through regulatory matters and ensuring there is efficient processes to deliver strategic goals.
• Manage all relationships with external bodies including Investors, Auditors, Banks and advisory services.
• Drive continuous process improvement and the digitisation across budgeting, reporting, and analysis, ensuring a clear linkage of budget activities with strategic initiatives.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Director vacancy:

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, technically strong, and highly commercial qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a background that would encompass experience in complex businesses with multiple revenue streams. Exposure to managing debt facilities, cash, working capital and capex requirements would be highly beneficial.

The role could suite an individual keen to step into their first Finance Director position, who is currently a No2 to a CFO, or an existing FD who retains a hands on approach.

An energetic and collaborative leader with gravitas and an approachable style.

Being happy to muck in and roll up sleeves as required, you will thrive in a fast-paced business and have retained the ability to be hands on and in the detail.

You will be a proactive commercial business partner with effective influencing skills and a demonstrable track record of adding value.

Diplomatic with a high level of emotional intelligence you will challenge constructively and strive for continuous improvements.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Director:

The role will be predominantly office based.

Benefits include a profit related bonus and car allowance.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

Join our team!

Are you a great leader of Catering Teams with a genuine passion for exemplary service? We have a new opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Operations Director to join our team across the London and South regions.

This role sits within our Education division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing.

What you'll be doing...

The successful candidate will have exceptional proven leadership qualities and an ability to achieve results through others. We require a committed empathetic and passionate individual to deliver and exceed client and customer expectations.

This will role cover London, M25 and surrounding locations, and the South Coast with 6 Operations Managers that report to this position

Your key responsibilities as the Operations Director will consist of:

• Accountable for creating a culture of excellent customer experience within their community
• Accountable for ensuring legal and company compliance within strategic area of responsibility
• Accountable for creating a platform for financial growth, exceeding financial targets
• Accountable for building and proactively maintaining external relationships with senior clients to exceed client expectations, deliver a value-added service proposition which will build and sustain industry competitive advantage
• Oversee Operations Management function within area of responsibility
• Accountable for overseeing recruitment, support, training and development of operations team in order to deliver an efficient, high quality, financially beneficial value proposition to Company and senior client in line with Company processes
• Support the sales team with site visits, sales presentations, and ensuring bids are operationally sound. Developing centre of excellences within sites to be used as reference points is essential

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

What can you bring?

The experience and knowledge we are looking for from the future Operations Director include:

• Extensive experience in contract catering, within a multi-site, senior management role
• Education experience will be an advantage
• Ability to demonstrate experience in leading, inspiring and motivating a large and diverse team
• Proven experience of working closely and successfully with clients
• Confidence in numbers and P&L management

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

We offer a salary of upto £70,000 plus a 15% KPI performance-related bonus and company car/allowance

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 33 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.

Associate Director for Kerbside Management

Slough

£75,000

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading multi-disciplinary design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Led by a forward-thinking management team we work together in multi-disciplinary teams providing considered and sustainable services and solutions. Our approach to integrated design, produces award winning results that have won international recognition.

With a growing pipeline of new clients and opportunities, and projects already in hand, we are undergoing an exciting period of growth. We are looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director for Kerbside Management.

Candidates will be in a similar Associate Director or an experienced Associate/Principal role looking to advance their career. Ideal candidates will have 10 plus years' experience in parking and kerbside management with a proven track record of developing profitable work streams with local authority clients.

What you will be doing:

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key clients, adopting a collaborative partnership approach and negotiate with internal and external business partners, clients, and customers.
• Developing a solid understanding of changes and innovation within industry and kerbside management
• Ensuring projects are secured in line with business commercial guidelines and meet quality, financial and client satisfaction objectives
• Delivering and contributing to the success of business plans and strategies, developing, tracking, and securing new opportunities in the public and private sectors
• Leading and mentoring direct reports and teams of consultants to support project delivery.
• Ensuring that staff are provided with the appropriate information technology and appropriate training to maintain high-quality service delivery at all times.
• Reporting and contributing at operational team meetings and implement agreed management strategies, undertaking annual appraisals to agree, monitor and measure performance targets
• Managing programmes of work and delivering expert technical support, input, and services in the delivery of kerbside management projects including highway and public realm design schemes from inception to completion.
• Preparing and assisting with bid submissions for new work [one-off projects and long-term framework contracts] that enable the business to meet growth aspirations.
• Providing commercial management, project programming, resource management, risk assessment, quality checking and delivery management, including authorisation of project work.
• Monitoring utilisation of managed teams and taking ownership of emerging issues with workload and pipeline.
• Proactively recruiting and developing quality resources and assist in the management of resources and service delivery cross-regionally, working closely with other service leads.
• Supporting regional financial performance through management of key accounts, debt management, project oversight, staff resourcing, resource scheduling and pipeline analysis.

What we are looking for:

• Chartered status eg. ICE, CIHT
• Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in kerbside management design and implementation
• Seasoned professional with substantial experience in professional discipline and recognised in the industry
• Experienced in solution development and ability to develop, price, and agree scope of services plus leading and winning tender opportunities
• Experienced in writing and reviewing technical reports and adept in conveying key messages in a simple and clear manner from complex technical documentation.
• Highly effective mentoring and training skills to develop and support staff.
• Knowledge and experience of financial management for significant project and programme values. Demonstrable business/commercial management skills of small to large project

What's in it for you?

• Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum DOE
• Hybrid working
• Contract: Permanent
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package, subject to eligibility criteria
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private health care
• Yearly professional membership

If this sounds like the role for you…Apply now!

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Description

Hospital Director (Mental Health Nurse)

Salary: £60,000

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Hospital Director with a nursing qualification to lead our healthcare facility. The ideal candidate will have a background in mental health, aged care, and nursing management, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements. This role is with one of the UK's leading independent providers of specialist clinical rehabilitation services for adults with complex mental and physical health needs.

Qualifications:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current UK NMC registration.
• Significant senior experience as a Hospital Director or Hospital Manager
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards specific to clinical rehabilitation for adults with complex mental and physical health needs.
• Excellent communication, team-building, and decision-making skills, with a specific focus on the unique challenges of specialist clinical rehabilitation services.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and embrace innovation in the field of specialist clinical rehabilitation for adults with complex mental and physical health needs.

Responsibilities:

• Providing strategic leadership and direction for the hospital, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care at our specialist clinical rehabilitation facility for adults with complex mental and physical health needs.
• Overseeing operational and financial performance, budget management, and resource allocation in line with the specialized services provided.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, specifically tailored to the needs of adults with complex mental and physical health needs.
• Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement within the context of specialist clinical rehabilitation services.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, local authorities, and community organizations, to ensure the provision of comprehensive and integrated care for adults with complex mental and physical health needs.

Reference: WILL79023/JG

INDNUR

Your new company
Our client is an SME with their head office based in the Centre of Reading and multiple sites across the South East of England. This well established business is now looking to undertake a period of automation and transformation.


Your new role is a newly created position which will initially be focussed on the reorganisation of the finance and back office function. Managing a small team you will be responsible for the delivery of all financials with an opportunity to transform and innovate the processes and procedures to deliver efficiencies and improvements both internally and to external customers. This role will also encompass managing regulations and compliance as well as the involvement in the development and delivery of strategy.


What you'll need to succeed ACA. ACCA or CIMA qualified you will be an individual who can lead, manage and empower the finance team. It is likely you will have recent experience of working in an SME. You will enjoy rolling your sleeves up and getting involved with the entire finance function. You will actively embrace change, including external market forces and customer-led service requirements. Excellent interpersonal skills will be required along with a collaborative approach to building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.


What you'll get in return As well as a competitive annualised salary and benefits package this is an excellent opportunity to join an established business experiencing a period of change and the opportunity to shape this newly created role of Finance Director.


What you need to do now


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Job Purpose

The Senior Study Leader is the leader of the cross-functional clinical trial team (CTT), guides planning and management of the assigned clinical study/studies end-to-end to achieve objectives. Accountable for proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT. Oversee budget and people allocation within assigned study/studies. Contribute in promoting operational excellence through process improvement and knowledge sharing across studies. Fosters an empowered, psychologically safe organization that can navigate a matrix environment, learns, and adjusts quickly to changing conditions and business needs.

Key accountabilities

• Executes and delivers clinical studies; guides planning and decision making at study-level

• Acts as the CTT product owner with clear and focused duties and responsibilities per the agile ways of working

• Active member of a Clinical Operations community within the study leadership organization

• Promotes operational excellence in the development of global clinical study protocol(s), clinical study report(s), and other study-related documents

Deliverables

• Patient recruitment, clinical data, study documentation and study reports

• Efficient delivery of the protocol, ICF, Monitoring Plan, and CSR in quality and on time

• Cost effective management of study budget

• Proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT

Key expertise and skillset

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is required. Advanced degree is strongly preferred.

• ≥ 4 years of recent involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV of standard to high complexity and priority ≥ 3 years of recent contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical studies of standard to high complexity and priority (e.g., planning, executing, reporting and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in pharmaceutical industry or a contract research organization, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities

• Experience in managing people globally in a complex matrix environment preferred

• Management of virtual teams. Proven ability and strong experience leading teams and building capabilities Experience in developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent communicator and presenter (oral and written); ability to communicate at all levels

• Excellent organization and prioritization

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills and enterprise mindset, demonstrated by ability to drive for aligned solutions

• Fluent English, oral and written

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

Benefits:
Salary: £31,364 - £35,745 per annum – Grade 4
Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week
Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading
Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available.

About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Business Support team for a highly motivated and proactive individual for the position of Executive Assistant to the Chief Fire Officer (CFO).

The key focus of this role is:

• Provide high-level executive assistance to the Chief Fire Officer, ensuring day to day diary management, arranging both internal and external appointments and engagement with national and local organisations, and key stakeholders

• Managing correspondence on behalf of the Chief Fire Officer dealing with queries and preparing correspondence for agreement with Chief Fire Officer

• Lead on areas of work as allocated by the Chief Fire Officer including project management, co-ordinating actions, undertaking research, monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines are met in order to provide the necessary professional service.

• Ensure the Chief Fire Officer is full prepared and briefed, on national and regional issues, undertaking all necessary planning, arrangements and research.

• Undertake research and analysis concerning national and regional policy, organisational and fire related issues. Produce concise executive summaries from complex documents or research and prepare presentations to support the Chief Fire Officer.

• Organise visits and meetings with VIPS and chief executives or equivalents of partnership agencies.

• Organise meetings on behalf of the Chief Fire Officer including national work, securing the attendance of relevant participants or their nominated deputies in person or via video or telephone conferencing, ensuring IT equipment is in working order, preparing all paperwork and files beforehand, distributing agendas, minutes, reports and other communications as necessary, preparing all participants in advance of the meeting, recording actions and decisions of the meeting and ensure that these are completed following the meeting.


Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Ability to make decisions within own area of responsibility, demonstrating strategic thinking skills

• Ability to effectively cope with conflicting and complex demands

• Ability to communicate to a high standard effectively verbally with high level of interpersonal skills

• Ability to communicate to a high standard in writing producing documents in range of formats to suit a range of audiences including report writing and minute taking

• High levels of political awareness and sensitivity

• Able to exercise judgement in dealing with all enquiries at senior management level

• High level of IT skills, using full Microsoft package

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on 22 January 2024

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 29 January 2024

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

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About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots around the UK.

Salary: Competitive + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Flexible First options available

The Sector Director of our Data Collection & Aggregation and Energy Management Platform products and services will be an experienced hire from the energy industry with multi-faceted skills and experiences that lend to supporting such a diverse proposition. Developing Business processes, implementing business procedures, safeguarding via compliance management, ensuring opportunities are captured and risks are mitigated. This role will also act as the voice of the business in conversations with internal and external parties. The role is responsible for developing, agreeing and owning the business units strategy, P&L and digital roadmap including strategic outcomes and tactical initiatives.

- Developing a market leading DCDA & BEI product and service, that facilitates revenue but also customers net zero ambitions

- Leadership to the various technical operations teams to deliver best in class customer experiences, driving long term customer retention

- Ensuring the team adheres to regulation, the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) to stop fines and reputational damage

- Offer leadership but also have a deep understanding and experience in DCDA and energy management platforms such as BEI, enabling cutting edge data services adapting and continually improving through technology such as machine to machine and edge computing

- Originate 3rd party opportunities for platform services both in the UK but also Internationally supporting the core of Digital Services five year plan of becoming a £100m business

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Extensive experience across the sector including Data Management, Energy Optimisation and business operations.

- A deep understanding of the balance and settlement code, energy optimisation, data services, IT security, Data privacy and continual platform development.

- Natural ability to coach, lead and mentor team members and managers-with an emphasis on aligning their strengths and passions to SSEs business strategy and providing constructive feedback and support.

- Deep understanding of emerging technologies and opportunities with proven track record of capturing opportunities

- Strong Literacy and communication skills, experience of c-suite level of engagement

About our Business

SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management. In order to accelerate progress towards net zero SSE Group is investing £7m a day on low carbon infrastructure, creating 1,000 green jobs a year in the process, as part of its £25bn NZAP (Net Zero Acceleration Programme).

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Natalie on 01738 275615.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.