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The Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch is looking for a Commercial Director to form part of the pre-opening team for this brand-new luxury hotel set to open early 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Leader to support the opening of one of London’s most anticipated hotels.

This luxury hotel will be housed in the iconic Admiralty Arch, a Grade I listed building located at the end of The Mall, opposite Buckingham Palace.

The project is a collaboration between Hilton and Reuben Brothers, who acquired the property in 2022. The hotel will feature 112 rooms and suites, including a two-bedroom VIP suite on the fourth-floor bridge with stunning views of Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. Guests can also enjoy a rooftop terrace on the sixth floor and a ground-floor terrace overlooking St James's Park.

The Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch will offer world-class dining options with restaurants and bars helmed by renowned chefs, as well as a Spa and a 320-cover ballroom. This development aims to preserve the historical significance of Admiralty Arch while providing a luxurious experience for guests.

The hotel will also include residential apartments and a private members' club, making it a versatile destination for both hotel guests and locals. With its prime location and commitment to luxury, the Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch is poised to become a landmark destination in the heart of London.

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #2 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE

A WORLD OF REWARDS

· Competitive salary + bonus

· Free, healthy and high quality meals when on duty

· Grow your Career

· Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career

· A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)

· Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)

· Team Member Referral Program

· Discounted dental and health cover

· High street discounts: with Perks at Work

· Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)

· Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

What will I be doing?

The Commercial Director is responsible for developing a commercial strategy covering all revenue streams and channels to maximize total revenue and profit performance as well as market share penetration of the hotel and food and drink performance.

This role will drive the planning and execution of the commercial strategy and activity through supporting the Revenue management team, Sales, Catering and Events, Marketing, eCommerce and Public Relations teams, through working effectively with area support teams.

The Commercial Director is a role model for the commercial community within the owned and managed portfolio in EMEA, and develops teams and individuals in these functions whilst being a key business partner to the Hotel General Manager. They support hotels in deriving the most value from Hilton Sales teams. The Commercial Directors role is key to seize new opportunities through strong customer relations and works as an Ambassador for the company with our Owners and Key Stakeholders.

The role ensures that commercial management strategies are set for all revenue streams and that all systems are used to their full potential to yield the highest possible amount of revenue from all available space, whether in Rooms, Meeting Space, outlets or other revenue departments. Driving overall FMS results gaining an outsized market share through a disciplined execution of commercial activities.

A Commercial Director will lead, coach, develop, recruit and retain future talents. They will manage performance, develop and evaluate the commercial team members on the agreed KPI’s, whilst working effectively as part of a 4D structure on property.

Specifically, a Commercial Director will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

· Directly accountable for driving the Top line Budget and Forecast by implementing a commercial strategy and business plan through to execution using the Hilton Commercial Focus process and all available business tools and intelligence available. Deliver as a minimum the budgeted revenues across all revenue streams, To include but not limited; All Rooms, GC&E, F&B, Leisure and Spa with a control on cost of sale, route to market, channel shift and marketing / Ecommerce opportunities.

· Work with the GM, Finance and Operations Director to ensure profits are maximized in line with TGOP and EBITDA targets set.

· Ensure Business Review Guidelines (current to + 5 years) all Pricing & Rate Quotation Strategies are in place in order to maximize all pricing components of sales and catering opportunities and achieve positive group market share.

· Support various On Property, RDOS’s, and Area Marketing teams in coordinating hotel level marketing, sales and public relations activities. Liaise with regional support and brand teams to provide maximum benefit to hotel performance.

· Support the Cluster Revenue Managers/On Property Revenue Manager and RMCC to establish an optimal mix, review and validate forecasts, develop strategies for different demand periods, and review and approve retail and group pricing strategies.

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, owners, hotel teams, Hilton matrix support teams to ensure commercial benefits of the hotel.

· Liaise with VP of Operations, presents commercial strategies to Regional Team and key stakeholders.

· Consistently conforms to Hilton brand standards and corporate identity and utilizes all communication tools (under the guidance of regional marketing and BPS).

· Keeps in touch with Market trends and review/amend strategies accordingly in line with the evolving market conditions.

· Participate in the leadership activity of the Hotel and Region.

What are we looking for?

A Commercial Director serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

· Must have London Experience at Senior Sales Manager or Director Level

· Needs to have world-class Luxury expertise and experience

· Needs to have strong connections with Luxury TAs and Consortia including Virtuoso, FH&R, Internova

· Minimum of 3+ years’ hospitality/travel industry experience in a revenue generating or commercial services role

· Minimum of 3+ years of experience presenting sales plans, presentations, etc. to senior level executives and constituent groups

· 3+ experience working in a collaborative/matrixed environment

· 3+ years working with departmental financial data to make strategic/tactical decisions

· 3+ years of experience evaluating and identifying business opportunities for a business

· At least 3 years of experience managing a sales or commercial team

· Fluent in English

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

· 3+ years working in a multi-complex hotel/travel industry environment

· Experience in multiple disciplines with knowledge of Marketing, E-commerce, and Finance

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Operations Director Job
· Salary: SM3, £55,848 - £58,978
· Required: December 2024, As Soon As Possible Thereafter, Subject To Notice Period
· Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 52 Weeks Per Year
· Working Hours: 36 Hours Per Week, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Negotiable
· Location: SE3 0XX, Blackheath, London Borough of Lewisham

Do you want a job within a fast paced all through academy environment?
Are you ready to lead a team and supervise the day-to-day work of the Academy office and Finance department?
We are looking for someone who contributes towards planning, development and organisation of the support service systems and are able to implement new ideas to improve efficiency.

If yes, then we would like to offer you the opportunity to work with us here at St Matthew Academy, a high performing Catholic school where pupils flourish both academically and socially.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised and motivated Operations Manager, with school experience who is ready to join and oversee a committed team and work with staff in supporting the education of our fantastic pupils at St Matthew Academy - a place where all pupils and staff "let their light shine".

In October 2019, Ofsted confirmed SMA as a good school where all pupils, through their hard work and commitment, are able to 'let their light shine'. In Feb 2023, our CSI inspection stated 'The behaviour of pupils is exemplary in lessons and around the school, and strong and positive relationships are evident throughout the school.' We are proud that our pupils are able to learn in a disruption free environment resulting in strong progress for all. We are now pursuing our mission to embed ourselves as a truly great school at the heart of the community we serve.

The successful candidate will:
· Have an oversite of the Academy's operations.
· Be reliable and able to use time management skills effectively.
· Have experience of using school administrative systems including BROMCOM.
· Be fully competent in the use of IT packages which must include Microsoft Office.
· Have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly motivated and have the ability to work well under pressure.
· Be an excellent communicator in both verbal and written communication.
· Be friendly and approachable with a welcoming and professional manner.
· Be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively and contribute positively within a team environment.
· Be genuinely committed and passionate to ensuring high expectations for pupils, staff and themselves in sympathy with our Catholic ethos.

St Matthew Academy is a diverse, vibrant Catholic all-through academy for girls and boys aged 4 to 16, where there are high expectations for everyone in our community. At St Matthew Academy our school motto is 'let your light shine' and we ensure that we live this vision every day at the academy by encouraging, promoting and celebrating success with all of our pupils in everything that they do. Our academy is situated between Blackheath and Lewisham in South East London, benefiting from excellent public transport and road links to all parts of London and Kent. Our magnificent buildings offer state of the art resources and the latest technology. Our primary and secondary phases are situated on one site allowing a truly unique all through setting with opportunities for transition, collegiate working and subject development.

We offer:
· Fantastic pupils with enormous potential.
· Staff who are supportive to each other and enjoy working collaboratively.
· Personalised programme of professional development and coaching for all staff.
· A modern building, in a delightful setting and excellent resources.
· Excellent public transport and road links across London and Kent.
· Fully equipped gym and fitness suite, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle-to-work scheme, Tech Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme.
· A strong commitment to staff well-being.
We value the importance of diversity in our community and the significance of having staff that are representative of the children we teach. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are currently underrepresented within the Academy.

Our school motto is 'let your light shine' and we ensure that we live this vision every day.

How To Apply:
To apply, you are required to complete our school application form. Please request an application pack from Ellie or Francisca or call them for more information.
Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through an agency). Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.
We warmly welcome applicants who wish to visit us in advance of making an application and will be delighted to show you around our fabulous schoo

· Closing Date: immediate, no later than noon 12 pm Monday 2nd December 2024
· Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 2nd or 9th December 2024

Please note: Early applicants will be considered for interview as soon as the application is received.

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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

Operations Director

Salary: SM3, £55,848 - £58,978

Required: December 2024, As Soon As Possible Thereafter, Subject To Notice Period

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 52 Weeks Per Year

Hours: Working Hours: 36 Hours Per Week, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Negotiable

Location: SE3 0XX, Blackheath, London Borough of Lewisham

Do you want a job within a fast paced all through academy environment?

Are you ready to lead a team and supervise the day-to-day work of the Academy office and Finance department?

We are looking for someone who contributes towards planning, development and organisation of the support service systems and are able to implement new ideas to improve efficiency.

If yes, then we would like to offer you the opportunity to work with us here at St Matthew Academy, a high performing Catholic school where pupils flourish both academically and socially.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised and motivated Operations Manager, with school experience who is ready to join and oversee a committed team and work with staff in supporting the education of our fantastic pupils at St Matthew Academy - a place where all pupils and staff “let their light shine”.

In October 2019, Ofsted confirmed SMA as a good school where all pupils, through their hard work and commitment, are able to ‘let their light shine’. In Feb 2023, our CSI inspection stated ‘The behaviour of pupils is exemplary in lessons and around the school, and strong and positive relationships are evident throughout the school.’ We are proud that our pupils are able to learn in a disruption free environment resulting in strong progress for all. We are now pursuing our mission to embed ourselves as a truly great school at the heart of the community we serve.

The successful candidate will:

• Have an oversite of the Academy operations.
• Be reliable and able to use time management skills effectively.
• Have experience of using school administrative systems including BROMCOM.
• Be fully competent in the use of IT packages which must include Microsoft Office.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly motivated and have the ability to work well under pressure.
• Be an excellent communicator in both verbal and written communication.
• Be friendly and approachable with a welcoming and professional manner.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Be genuinely committed and passionate to ensuring high expectations for pupils, staff and themselves in sympathy with our Catholic ethos.

St Matthew Academy is a diverse, vibrant Catholic all-through academy for girls and boys aged 4 to 16, where there are high expectations for everyone in our community.At St Matthew Academy our school motto is ‘let your light shine’ and we ensure that we live this vision every day at the academy by encouraging, promoting and celebrating success with all of our pupils in everything that they do. Our academy is situated between Blackheath and Lewisham in South East London, benefiting from excellent public transport and road links to all parts of London and Kent. Our magnificent buildings offer state of the art resources and the latest technology. Our primary and secondary phases are situated on one site allowing a truly unique all through setting with opportunities for transition, collegiate working and subject development.

We offer:

• Fantastic pupils with enormous potential.
• Staff who are supportive to each other and enjoy working collaboratively.
• Personalised programme of professional development and coaching for all staff.
• A modern building, in a delightful setting and excellent resources.
• Excellent public transport and road links across London and Kent.
• Fully equipped gym and fitness suite, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle-to-work scheme, Tech Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme.
• A strong commitment to staff well-being.

We value the importance of diversity in our community and the significance of having staff that are representative of the children we teach. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are currently under represented within the Academy.

Our school motto is ‘let your light shine’ and we ensure that we live this vision every day.

How To Apply:

To apply, you are required to complete our school application form. Please request an application pack from Ellie or Francisca atstmatthewacademy@hays.comor call them on 0207 259 8770 for more information.

Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

We warmly welcome applicants who wish to visit us in advance of making an application and will be delighted to show you around our fabulous school.

• Closing Date: immediate, no later than noon 12 pm Monday 2nd December 2024
• Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 2nd or 9th December 2024

Please note: Early applicants will be considered for interview as soon as application is received.

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.

For more information about the Academy, you can also visitwww.stmatthewacademy.co.ukand our Twitter accounthttps://twitter.com.stMattAcad

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Fantastic pupils with enormous potential
• Staff who are supportive to each other and enjoy working collaboratively
• Personalised programme of professional development and coaching for all staff including a highly rated IMPACT programme for Early Careers Teachers and a July 1st start date for ECTs
• A modern building, in a delightful setting and excellent resources
• Excellent public transport and road links across London and Kent
• Fully equipped gym and fitness suite, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle-to-work scheme, Tech Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
• A strong commitment to staff well-being

We value the importance of diversity in our community and the significance of having staff that are representative of the children we teach. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are currently under represented within the Academy.

Our school motto is ‘let your light shine’ and we ensure that we live this vision every day.

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.

Key Responsibilities: 1) Leadership, as part of the Operations Directorate SLT 1. Provide strong visible leadership across the Operations Directorate to ensure the delivery of high quality patient focused services 2. Drive through the delivery of ambitious targets to continually improve performance within the Operations Directorate. 3. Introduce new and innovative strategies to maximise organisational efficiency. 4. Provide professional support and coaching to the management team. 5. Provide demonstrable assurance that all staff in the Operations Directorate are clear about what is expected and are working together in successful teams to achieve the Trusts vision. 6. Lead on the implementation of new systems, processes and policies. 7. Take the strategic operational lead within the Operations Directorate, ensuring most effective use of resources. 8. To act on behalf of the Service Director as required. 2) Service Development 1. In collaboration with directorate and service leads take lead responsibility for the implementation of improved patient care ensuring and continuously monitor the outcomes of services. 2. To have an active role in determining Operations Directorate priorities and objectives and contribute to the Trusts strategic plan. 3. To provide demonstrable assurance that processes are in place for continual review of services to achieve an optimal fit between clinical service delivery and current best practice. 4. Encourage and promote a quality and improvement agenda to ensure sharing good practice and excellence as appropriate. 5. Provide demonstrable assurance of clinical services delivery and patient outcomes, ensuring Commissioner clarity and effective service strategy within the Operations Directorate, other Operations Directorates in the Trust and KHP Clinical Academic Groups. 3) Operational & Performance Management 1. To manage the operational performance of the Operations Directorate ensuring the delivery of high quality patient care. 2. To develop operational objectives within Operations Directorate, to ensure the achievement of Trust Targets and are consistent with Trust objectives. 3. Provide demonstrable assurance that effective clinical governance, risk management and controls assurance systems and procedures are embedded into the culture of the Operations Directorate 4. Ensure capital utilisation is maximised to optimise productivity and improve patient care including effective infection control systems. 5. Work closely with Clinicians, Managers and Trust Leads to ensure that the Operations Directorate is meeting its contractual obligations. 6. To lead on performance management systems in the Operations Directorate in order to provide assurance to the Operations Directorate Leadership and Trust Board that the Operations Directorate is meeting its statutory and contractual requirements. 7. To lead on wider strategies to deliver integrated models of care as part of the Kings Health Partners mission to develop integrated care in community settings. 8. To lead on the delivery of Operations Directorate performance improvement programmes. 9. To manage the Operations Directorate Business and Planning function and develop and deliver the Operations Directorate business plan cycle. 10. As part of the Operations Directorate SLT, to investigate and monitor with service managers and the Clinical Director SIs complaints and disciplinary issues and provide specialist advice as necessary. 4) Financial Management 1. Work with the Finance Business Partner to provide demonstrable assurance that robust financial management systems and processes are in place to optimally utilise the Operations Directorate budget and resources. 2. Meet annual financial targets including Trust Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP), Commissioner Quality Innovation Prevention and Productivity programmes (QIPP) and any relevant partnership/alliance improvement programmes. 3. Provide demonstrable assurance that all delegated budgets within the Operations Directorate adhere to Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders. 4. Establish a system for business risk evaluation of service developments. 5) Governance and Risk 1. Provide demonstrable assurance that patient safety is at the centre of Operations Directorate planning, analysis and performance delivery. 2. Provide demonstrable assurance that the Directorate employs robust risk management and systems for clinical quality and safety improvement. 3. Promote clinical information for benchmarking and audit to improve patient experience and delivery of excellent performance. 4. Provide demonstrable assurance that systems are in place to deliver accurate and timely statutory information (e.g. Data Protection and Freedom of Information). 5. As part of the Operations Directorate SLT, provide demonstrable assurance of strategy and practice implemented to achieve all regulatory duties and other compliance standards. 6) Human Resource Management 1. Develop and maintain robust staff development systems within the Operations Directorate engendering a culture of openness, value and respect. 2. Establish effective communication systems with all members of staff within the Directorate. Communication systems will reflect a two way relationship allowing Trust information to be disseminated, whilst also allowing individuals an opportunity to feedback any ideas or concerns. 3. Work with the HR Function and the HR Business Partners to ensure that all managers and employees comply with Trust policies and procedures, HR best practice and employment law. 4. Provide demonstrable assurance that all direct line management staff in the Directorate are regularly appraised and have a Personal Development Plan. 5. Promote a culture where staff feel empowered and accountable for the service they provide. 6. Provide demonstrable assurance that all staff in the department receive appropriate training and on-going development to enable them to competently and safely fulfil their roles.

Your New CompanyIs a Building Services consultancy based in the heart of London that is seeking a dedicated Sustainability Director. The company prides itself on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across the commercial and datacentre sectors. They are very well known within the sectors they operate in and are always busy and never struggle from lack of work.
Your New RoleAs the Sustainability Director, you will be pivotal in steering the company's sustainability strategy and initiatives. You will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive sustainability policies.
• Leading sustainability projects from conception to completion.
• Collaborating with clients to ensure sustainability goals are met.
• Staying abreast of the latest industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Managing a team of sustainability professionals to achieve project targets.

What You'll Need to SucceedTo excel in this role, you should possess:

• A degree in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a sustainability-focused role within the Building Services industry.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive and innovative approach to sustainability challenges.

What You'll Get In ReturnIn return for your expertise and dedication, you will receive:

• A competitive salary, depending on experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to work on high-profile projects that make a tangible difference in environmental sustainability.

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Key Responsibilities: 1) Leadership, as part of the Operations Directorate SLT 1. Provide strong visible leadership across the Operations Directorate to ensure the delivery of high quality patient focused services 2. Drive through the delivery of ambitious targets to continually improve performance within the Operations Directorate. 3. Introduce new and innovative strategies to maximise organisational efficiency. 4. Provide professional support and coaching to the management team. 5. Provide demonstrable assurance that all staff in the Operations Directorate are clear about what is expected and are working together in successful teams to achieve the Trusts vision. 6. Lead on the implementation of new systems, processes and policies. 7. Take the strategic operational lead within the Operations Directorate, ensuring most effective use of resources. 8. To act on behalf of the Service Director as required. 2) Service Development 1. In collaboration with the Clinical Director take lead responsibility for the implementation of improved patient care ensuring and continuously monitor the outcomes of services. 2. To have an active role in determining Operations Directorate priorities and objectives and contribute to the Trusts strategic plan. 3. To provide demonstrable assurance that processes are in place for continual review of services to achieve an optimal fit between clinical service delivery and current best practice. 4. Encourage and promote a quality and improvement agenda to ensure sharing good practice and excellence as appropriate. 5. Provide demonstrable assurance of clinical services delivery and patient outcomes, ensuring Commissioner clarity and effective service strategy within the Operations Directorate, other Operations Directorates in the Trust and KHP Clinical Academic Groups. 3) Operational & Performance Management 1. To manage the operational performance of the Operations Directorate ensuring the delivery of high quality patient care. 2. To develop operational objectives within Operations Directorate, to ensure the achievement of Trust Targets and are consistent with Trust objectives. 3. Provide demonstrable assurance that effective clinical governance, risk management and controls assurance systems and procedures are embedded into the culture of the Operations Directorate 4. Ensure capital utilisation is maximised to optimise productivity and improve patient care including effective infection control systems. 5. Work closely with Clinicians, Managers and Trust Leads to ensure that the Operations Directorate is meeting its contractual obligations. 6. To lead on performance management systems in the Operations Directorate in order to provide assurance to the Operations Directorate Leadership and Trust Board that the Operations Directorate is meeting its statutory and contractual requirements. 7. To lead on wider strategies to deliver integrated models of care as part of the Kings Health Partners mission to develop integrated care in community settings. 8. To lead on the delivery of Operations Directorate performance improvement programmes. 9. To manage the Operations Directorate Business and Planning function and develop and deliver the Operations Directorate business plan cycle. 10. As part of the Operations Directorate SLT, to investigate and monitor with service managers and the Clinical Director SIs complaints and disciplinary issues and provide specialist advice as necessary. 4) Financial Management 1. Work with the Finance Business Partner to provide demonstrable assurance that robust financial management systems and processes are in place to optimally utilise the Operations Directorate budget and resources. 2. Meet annual financial targets including Trust Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP), Commissioner Quality Innovation Prevention and Productivity programmes (QIPP) and any relevant partnership/alliance improvement programmes. 3. Provide demonstrable assurance that all delegated budgets within the Operations Directorate adhere to Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders. 4. Establish a system for business risk evaluation of service developments. 5) Governance and Risk 1. Provide demonstrable assurance that patient safety is at the centre of Operations Directorate planning, analysis and performance delivery. 2. Provide demonstrable assurance that the Directorate employs robust risk management and systems for clinical quality and safety improvement. 3. Promote clinical information for benchmarking and audit to improve patient experience and delivery of excellent performance. 4. Provide demonstrable assurance that systems are in place to deliver accurate and timely statutory information (e.g. Data Protection and Freedom of Information). 5. As part of the Operations Directorate SLT, provide demonstrable assurance of strategy and practice implemented to achieve all regulatory duties and other compliance standards. 6) Human Resource Management 1. Develop and maintain robust staff development systems within the Operations Directorate engendering a culture of openness, value and respect. 2. Establish effective communication systems with all members of staff within the Directorate. Communication systems will reflect a two way relationship allowing Trust information to be disseminated, whilst also allowing individuals an opportunity to feedback any ideas or concerns. 3. Work with the HR Function and the HR Business Partners to ensure that all managers and employees comply with Trust policies and procedures, HR best practice and employment law. 4. Provide demonstrable assurance that all direct line management staff in the Directorate are regularly appraised and have a Personal Development Plan. 5. Promote a culture where staff feel empowered and accountable for the service they provide. 6. Provide demonstrable assurance that all staff in the department receive appropriate training and on-going development to enable them to competently and safely fulfil their roles.

RPS is looking for a Director/Senior Director to join our Heritage Team. Here, you will be part of an experienced heritage team working on many of the biggest and most complex heritage projects in the country. We offer an unrivalled range of project experience, working with English Heritage and Historic Royal Palaces, major developers and regeneration leaders, and individual property owners. Every day offers a new challenge and a new opportunity. Our current project work includes advising on the regeneration of a Grade I listed Castle, providing a sustainable extension to a Garden Town and providing innovative new uses for our Cold War Heritage. We offer the opportunity to work as part of major interdisciplinary teams and leading architects to provide outstanding new developments.

RPS projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way. We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be part of our Built Heritage team who have a great reputation and a broad skillset. As one of the leaders within the team, you’ll work closely with our experienced Directors and mentor our junior staff to continue to deliver a high-quality service to our clients. You will also work closely with our clients, providing an ongoing service while leading on business development. Your work will include:

· Preparation of Heritage Statements, Feasibility Statements and Environmental Statements

· Expert Witness work, including attendance at Public Inquiries

· Line management and mentoring of junior staff

· Business development, including developing the RPS client base and cross-selling other disciplines

· Liaison with clients, local planning authorities and relevant stakeholders

· Financial management of projects, to ensure they run on time and to budget

Who we’re looking for

With experience within this sector, you’ll already be familiar with what we’re looking for.

· A motivated heritage professional, with experience of management and business development

· A track record of providing heritage advice on major projects

· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

· Experience as an Expert Witness

· A relevant degree or master's degree in the conservation of historic buildings and places

· Associate or Full Membership of the IHBC

· Strong knowledge and interest in historic buildings and places

· Excellent knowledge of the English planning system

· A desire for, and commitment to, professional development

What’s in it for you?

Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication and working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’ll need your input.

We’re proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters and then interview with the Team. All applications will be considered.

We’re RPS, A Tetra Tech company

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

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RPS is looking for an Associate Director to join our Built Heritage Team. This is a rare opportunity for a consultant to take on and develop an existing client base. We are looking to recruit an Associate Director. but would also consider appointing at Director level for the right candidate. The position will be nominally based in our London office but, following our adoption of agile working practices we will consider candidates based across the country (who could instead work from our Newark, Gloucester, Abingdon or Edinburgh offices). The successful candidate is likely to need to attend the office at least one day per week.

You will be part of an experienced heritage team working on many of the biggest and most complicated heritage projects in the country. We offer an unrivalled range of project experience, working with English Heritage and Historic Royal Palaces, major developers and regeneration leaders, and individual property owners. We offer the opportunity to work as part of major interdisciplinary teams and innovating architects to provide outstanding new developments.

What you will be doing

· Preparation of Heritage Statements, Environmental Statements and Listed Building Consent applications

· Line management and mentoring of junior staff

· Business development

· Liaison with clients, local planning authorities and relevant stakeholders

· Expert Witness work, potentially including attendance at Public Inquiries

· Financial management of projects, to ensure they advance on time and to budget

Who we are looking for

We pride ourselves on our commercial awareness. We are looking to recruit Built Heritage experts with a pragmatic approach to the historic environment, leading our clients to find solutions to heritage constraints. You should be technically experienced and positive motivated to engage with relevant stakeholders to help play a part in delivery of the 1.5million homes promised this parliament together with much needed distribution and infrastructure. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of providing heritage advice on major projects; experience of providing expert witness and have Associate or Full Membership of the IHBC. You must hold a relevant degree in the conservation of historic buildings and places and a strong knowledge of the planning system. If you do not tick all of these boxes please do not be dissuaded from applying – we are keen to recruit and to mentor candidates showing the aptitude that we are looking for. You will also need to hold a full, clean driving licence.

What is in it for you?

Our staff are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: Private healthcare, 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, subsidised gym membership, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.


We are proud to be an accredited ILM training provider. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to communicate about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you will have the opportunity to speak informally with Duncan Hawkins, Simon Mortimer or Richard Smalley to answer any queries in advance of a more formal interview.

All applications will be considered.

About RPS:

We are RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and take care of projects that create shared value to a composite, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We are looking for people who can find a solution to the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication, enabling us to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here you will find work that is stimulating and rewarding.

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About Medefer Medefer is an innovative CQC registered healthcare provider that aims to transform the way that healthcare is delivered. Founded by Consultants and GPs working in the NHS, our culture is driven by a deeply held commitment to the NHS and delivering transformational change to the patient experience. We are a passionate, dedicated and patient-focused team striving to make healthcare fit for the 21st century. Our vision is to completely re-frame the way that healthcare is delivered, giving patients the right to choose who will provide their care at the point of a GP referral to a specialist. We are a ground-breaking healthcare company. We are unique in what we do. And we need exceptional people, like you. About the role: Associate Clinical Director This role would suit a Senior Registrar taking a year out of training or a GP with a license to practise wanting to expand into a different role. You will need to have at least three years experience in your current position. The role of Associate Clinical Director will work alongside all functions across Medefer (including Medical Directorate, Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance, Safeguarding, Primary Care and Operations) to support in ensuring that all patients served by Medefer receive high quality, safe, effective, and compassionate health care. Key areas of responsibility within the role will be within the domains of clinical safety and support, quality improvement, risk investigation and mitigation. The salary for this role will be paid in line with national pay scales relevant to your level of training and experience. The role is remote working with some office-based meetings required. The expectation is that the majority of the work will be done between the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 with some evening meetings. Key Responsibilities: Working with the Patient Safety team to support both local and companywide investigations and processes including harm reviews. Oversee the completion of mortality reviews. To support the Medefer Safeguarding Lead with investigations and the implementation of safeguarding procedures. Coordinating clinical audits, both proactive and reactive, into care quality providing feedback and escalating as appropriate. Provide additional capacity to support clinical administration as and when service requirements demand. This will also provide insights into the structure and running of the organisation which will be an advantage. Support the prescribing pathway when needed in prescribing medication for patients. Provide clinical support (with support of the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director) during the week to non-clinical and junior staff members. Supporting implementation of new clinical services including clinical pathway mapping. Support registrars in conjunction with the deputy medical director, operational and HR teams, including managing queries, feedback and investigations into SEs related to registrars. Support building and scaling processes surrounding the roles and responsibilities covered under this job description. About You: Registrar or GP with a minimum of 3 years experience in your current role GMC registered with a licence to practice Clinical qualifications and background within the NHS Knowledge of standards and DCB0129 and 0160 requirements NHS informatics experience preferred Has attended Safeguarding Level 3 training (both adults and children) (training would be considered for the right candidate) Project Management skills, principles and practices Excellent work ethic and resilient - organised, dedicated and committed to professionalism Highly adaptable, mobile, positive risk-taker who is open to new ideas and able to evaluate risks and constraints Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to identify and understand customer needs and strives to provide the best possible service, focuses on outcomes. Experience in conflict resolution, and able to collaborate with others confidently Knowledge-hungry learner with desire to meet new challenges and assimilate new concepts. Computer literate and interested in working with technology/fast-paced organisations. Intermediate to advanced level of Microsoft Office skills Commercially aware with an ability to understand commercial initiatives and decisions, understands pressures and the demands on others. Confident in influencing and persuading others by ensuring an understanding of stakeholder needs and able to present sound and well-reasoned arguments. Medefer fully complies with the Equality Act 2010. We are an equal opportunities employer, value diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Medefer is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone who uses the company services or work within the organisation. In this role, youll help us to protect vulnerable people from harm and abuse. We require all team members to follow local safeguarding policies and complete necessary training to maintain a safe, respectful and proactive environment. Background checks are mandatory for successful candidates, and a commitment to safeguarding practices is essential. Medefer contact details are provided for the specific purpose to support potential candidates and are not to be used to market services. The named individual has not consented to unsolicited marketing emails. Direct marketing means the communication, by whatever means, of marketing material which is directed at individuals. Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) apply to unsolicited emails, for which the individual has not provided consent. Medefer takes the privacy of individuals very seriously and failure to abide by this notice will result in action taken.

Your New CompanyIs a well-known built environment consultancy with a multidisciplinary office based in London. They work across a number of prestigious and unique projects within the residential, educational, industrial, and commercial property sectors.

Your New RoleIn this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the design development and leading the technical direction of the group. You will assist in managing the Building Services team, developing new and existing client relationships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the technical development of the Building Services group.
• Managing existing clients and developing further opportunities.
• Growing the team through new and repeat clients.
• Ensuring projects meet legislative and health and safety requirements.
• Advising clients and architects on energy use and conservation.
• Peer reviewing colleagues' work.

What You'll Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will need:

• A degree or HND in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered status or on the pathway to Chartership.
• Experience in designing projects from conception to completion.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience in winning work.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

What You'll Get In ReturnIn return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• A salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.#

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Funeral Director
£38,897 per annum (£16.44 per hour) including London Allowance plus benefits
Full time 45.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm - plus on-call rota to cover 1 in every 7 weekends
Cricklewood, London NW2 3JG


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.

• Lead the Horizon Scanning and Demand Signalling (HS/DS) and Innovation Business Development function of IRLSS working closely with the director to set the strategic direction in response to organisational requirements.
• Deliver the HS/DS and Innovation Business Development programmes of work including management of issues and risks and regular reporting including corporate returns to both NHS E and the AAC board
• Ownership of key strategic stakeholder relationships both internally and externally including but not exclusively: clinical policy teams, national clinical directors, Medicines Value and Access team, NIHR, OLS, NICE, MHRA, DHSC, the life sciences industry and their representative bodies
• Oversight and ongoing management of contracting for our horizon scanning provider and additional delivery partners ensuring the appropriate capability and capacity for IRLSS and NHSE
• Ensuring alignment with cross cutting IRLSS NHSE policy and strategy including health inequalities, PPI and net zero
• Promotion of the team and its work setting a clear narrative to ensure the functions are embedded into operational delivery in the organisation.
• Annual business planning to ensure the continued development of the team and its capabilities including budget setting.
• Wider contribution to delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan and the Accelerated Access Collaborative’s objectives as IRLSS SLT member
• A strong strategic mindset and an ability to build and deliver against a vision.
• Understanding of the commercial environment impacting early stage innovators, and the levers through which innovations can be supported to pull through technology into health care
• Extensive senior experience of development and delivery of multiple complex programmes of work across organisations, including establishing in-house or external advisory services
• A good understanding of the role of data within healthcare, including the role of patient data, market intelligence and analysis, and care pathway modelling and the role this can play in the transformation of care.
• A track record of creating strong collaborative partnerships across organisations, agreeing shared priorities and developing work plans against those areas.
• Ability to translate complex scientific topics into communication materials suitable for a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences

Key aspects of this role will be to: -
• Ensure the strategy is formulated, 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 Sector.
• Ensure appropriate system and processes are in place to enable the implementation of the strategy plans in the new organisations.

The 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 visit https://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.

Operational

Accountable for leading all activities including, but is not limited to: -
• Manage, monitor and report on benefits realisation management, tracking the progress and ensuring that the intended benefits are achieved with outcomes maximised.
• Oversee the work with the Deputy Directors to ensure the information systems are integrated with the overall strategy; ensuring synergy between strategy milestones and objectives.
• Develop and implement appropriate long-term business strategy with stakeholders, implementing new business processes as required.
• Ensure appropriate governance structures are in place to support.
• Work with the Directorate and People & OD senior staff to ensure the smooth transition of people within the new system. And appropriate focus on the culture changes needed to underpin, working with People and OD staff to deliver appropriate OD interventions.
• Manage the impact on business-critical process and key talent.
• Manage the appropriate programme controls ensuring monitoring and control activities and performance targets are on track.
• Ensure appropriate stakeholder engagement strategy is in place defining how the strategy will engage with all stakeholder groups and what information flows will be established and maintained.
• Ensure there is a resource management plan which sets out the activities required to implement. (Resources meaning finances, people, assets and technology).
• Manage system risks ensuring they are appropriately identified, and
• controls and/or mitigation is in place, escalating to the system board as appropriate.
• Establish and manage the Directorate’s risk management, change control and issue resolution processes.
• Supports the Director in senior stakeholder engagement and aligning the function/strategy from strategic objectives and business needs.
• To monitor, interpret and qualify assure progress against deliverables. Quality assurance and progress of deliverables to NHS England that often require adjustments specifically in relation to the complex corporate business agenda, strategic objectives and the business planning process.
• To develop business plans and provide expert strategic and policy advice and guidance.

Financial and Physical Resources
• Budget setting across a range of areas/services, managing and monitoring related activity, liaising with Finance colleagues to ensure appropriate costings, and ensure compliance with standing financial instructions.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to the directorate budget, ensuring appropriate documentation is available for scrutiny. Constantly striving for value for money and greater efficiency.
• Responsible for providing guidance, management and assurance on the procurement of identified products, equipment, services and facilities for assigned Directorate.
• Responsible for making recommendations, providing advice and able to prepare strategic reports/briefings as required.
• Constantly strive for value for money and greater efficiency in the use of these budgets and to ensure that they operate in recurrent financial balance year on year.

Staff Management
• Manage the Directorate, building a collaborative working environment and an innovative culture.
• Motivate and inspire staff throughout the strategy to role model leadership and innovation.
• Leading multiple teams to ensure the plan/deliverables are met in a timely manner, to the required standards and within budget.
• Work across the wider organisation to agree prioritisation of blocks of work and related resource allocation.
• Responsible for the recruitment and development of the Directorate staff, including undertaking appraisal and personal development and, where appropriate, progressing any disciplinary or capability issues.
• Support an effective matrix approach.
• Highlight, promote and report innovative approaches to education and training, particularly their impact on service.
• Responsible for managing multiple functions within the directorate.

Information Management
• Required to present to a range of internal and external stakeholders (including executive sponsors and non-executive authorities). Information relating to programme/service delivery often in challenging and potentially hostile situations.
• Developing and presenting detailed reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for senior staff or groups of staff as directed from time to time, tailoring the content to meet the needs of the audience.
• Operate within and provide enhancements to current management information and reporting to enhance decision making processes.
• Responsible for the overall planning and delivery of the strategy and for providing vision and strategic direction to the team and defining and managing the governance processes of the strategy.
• Chair or attend as appropriate, meetings with varied internal and external key stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of the strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the review and development of existing project information management systems and contribute to the development of an integrated approach to project management.
• Responsible for the development and delivery of data systems across the organisation.
• Responsible for the design, development and implementation of information systems within the directorate rather than data systems.

Policy and Service Development:
• Ensure that all staff within the Directorate are aware of relevant policy and procedures and that communication is developed and deployed appropriately.
• Maintain a good knowledge of emerging policies from government departments, the organisation in defining the strategy. In order to support delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan.
• Working across multiple agencies both within and outside of the NHS, equivalent to a directorate when compared to other NHS provider organisations.
• Lead on policy development with impact across the organisation.

Research and Development
• Develops a strategy including research and development to identify, develop and promote best practice, this could be UK wide, globally, public or private sector both within and outside the health economy
• Drawing from experience and expertise in other academic fields and industries, ensures that the organisation benefits from relevant initiatives.
• Highlight, promote and report innovative approaches to education and training, particularly their impact on service.
• Commission and co-ordinate Research and Development strategy to drive innovation.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

4.1 Laboratory Operational Management Direct and lead all aspects of the scientific and innovation activity of the GLH and associated laboratories within the GLH Responsible for the Synnovis bioinformatics / informatics team ensuring that the needs of the Synnovis laboratories are met and that processes are continuously streamlined. Work closely with and support the GLH Operational Director to ensure the overall operational direction and management of the GLH Advise on new technologies and approaches including testing strategies and provide information on new tests to be included on the National Genomic Test Directory, appropriateness of testing procedures and composition of virtual gene panels Responsible for the Synnovis Genomic test development and implementation team and the timely implementation of new tests and projects aligned to GLH requirements. Act as the senior scientific advisor in the GLH on the integrity and validity of results generated from genomic testing 4.2 Strategic Scientific Leadership Set strategic direction in line with NHSE vision for the NHS Genomic Medicine Services and with any nationally or internationally agreed projects and initiatives in genomics Maintain the GLH at the forefront of genomic science working with NIHR and other bodies as appropriate Act as a senior scientist in the wider GMS both regionally, nationally and internationally. Work within the GLH National Network and with key stakeholders (NHSE, UKGTN, Genomics England and sequencing providers) to ensure services are fit for purpose Act in a consultant capacity on validation and interpretation of genomic data and clinical reporting within the GLH 4.3 Research and Development Direct, coordinate and undertake translational research and innovation activity in the GLH, playing a lead role in the development of scientific academic careers within the GLH and the broader research capacity and capability building in genomics Coordinate the Synnovis and wider GLH scientific workforce to ensure alignment of project priorities, the timely implementation of developments, and professional development. Chair the GLH Science & Technical Committee which develops and delivers the scientific strategy for the consortium, including recommending novel technologies and solutions which will benefit clinical and laboratory services. Work with Genomics England to support the national genomics research and industry agenda and be an active member of relevant research and discovery fora contributing to research and industry collaboration To be responsible for disseminating research findings through presentations at local, national and international meetings and through publications in scientific journals, as appropriate. Work collaboratively with the Health Innovation Network and be an active member of and help to shape the Genomics Innovation network 4.4 Financial and Commercial Management Jointly review and approve business cases for investments required for the development of the GLH services, including for technologies and equipment. Evaluate the cost effectiveness of new services and technologies when compared to existing services and recommend new investments where required. Work with Procurement and IT colleagues to ensure the cost effectiveness of data storage 4.5 Information Management Drive the continuous improvement of Synnovis Genomic LIMS and the use of Decision Support Software across the GLH to reduce manual steps, including the automation of processes and reporting. Oversee the development of bioinformatics systems and ensure systems across the consortium meet the technical requirements of the service, as well as any contractual obligations. Work with Informatics leads and the GLH IT & Bioinformatics Committee to define system requirements and select suitable suppliers or services to meet these requirements. Ensure all information systems meet information governance as well as scientific requirements. 4.6 Human Resources Work with the Education and Training leads and the Operational Director to develop and implement an education and training strategy across the GLH Responsible for ensuring and maintaining scientific expertise within the GLH Manage the GLH Scientific Leads as well as the Synnovis Bioinformatics / Informatics and new test development teams while providing leadership and coaching regarding sound operations management. Ensure that direct reports drive accountabilities for successful delivery throughout their teams. Promote employee engagement initiatives alongside HR Partners to lift morale and improve performance. Support the clinical, scientific and operational leads and their teams in ensuring that day to day operational decisions are delegated to as near to where the service is delivered as possible. Carry out regular performance planning reviews with all direct reports and teams managing objectives and providing feedback while investing in the development needs of the individual and the team. 4.7 External Duties Act as a key player / leader within key national organisations and forums on genetics and the development of genetic services and new technological developments Lead on development of national policies and best practice standards for Genetics Laboratories by undertaking local and national professional roles as appropriate to enhance the profile of the service 4.8 Personal Development Lead by example, provide leadership and act as a positive role model for all staff taking responsibility for your own personal development. Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour which are consistent with Trust standards and requirements. Ensure that professional knowledge is continuously updated and training undertaken if appropriate Participate in an annual individual performance review process where objectives will be agreed, performance monitored and personal development needs discussed

Retail Director who has a strong strategic background leading a senior management team, operations and overseeing the future growth of the business is required for a well-established brand who has UK and European retail outlets.


SALARY: up to £132,000 + Generous Benefits including Performance Bonus

LOCATION: Ealing, West London

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Retail Director who has a strong strategic background leading a senior management team, operations and overseeing the future growth of the business.

Working as the Retail Director you will ensure seamless operations and continuous growth across all retail channels. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will set and execute the strategic vision, drive profitable sales, and foster a high-performance culture within the retail team.

As the Retail Director you will be a hands-on leader who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational management to maximise the company’s market position and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.


APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.


DUTIES

Your duties as the Retail Director include:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive retail strategy to achieve commercial objectives and enhance brand presence

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a large retail team, cultivating a collaborative and customer-first culture

• Oversee day-to-day operations of retail stores, ensuring consistent brand standards, operational efficiency, and outstanding customer service

• Analyse market trends, sales performance, and customer insights to inform strategic decisions and optimise revenue

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, ensuring alignment with broader business goals

• Collaborate with the Marketing, Product, and eCommerce teams to ensure a cohesive omnichannel experience

• Drive innovative solutions to improve store performance, customer engagement, and competitive advantage

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company policies across all retail locations


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in a senior retail management position, ideally as a Retail Director or equivalent

• Strong strategic and commercial acumen, with a successful track record of delivering profitable growth in a multi-site retail environment

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and engage teams at all levels

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions

• A customer-centric approach with a deep understanding of retail best practices and a passion for enhancing customer experience

• Experience in managing budgets, P&L, and KPIs to drive operational and financial performance

• Knowledge of retail compliance standards, including health and safety regulations


HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

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