Total 11 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Staffordshire, ST16 2LP

Your new company
I am partnered exclusively with a high-profile main contractor, operating in the water industry, who are looking to appoint an Operations Director to their business. My client has a strong pipeline of work in the water industry and, in this role, you will hold overall responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of all programmes of work. This is a permanent position based in the Midlands region (with the option for hybrid working).

Your new role
As Operations Director you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Liaising with project management to ensure work is safely delivered to expected requirements
• Holding accountability for the successful delivery of work within budgets
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, subcontractors and other key project stakeholders
• Ensuring programmes of work are defined, and risk management plans are in place
• Monitoring financial performance and delivery against programmes of work
• Ensuring activities meet programme outputs and are completed to expected standards.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have:

• Proven successful experience of managing projects (Civil & MEICA) throughout the project lifecycle within the water industry
• Working knowledge of NEC form of contract
• Experience in budget as well as profit and loss
• A strong understanding of programme delivery processes
• Financial awareness and be able to work to budgets.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• A lucrative starting salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave (option to buy/sell more) plus bank holidays
• 10% company bonus paid annually
• Matched company pension scheme
• Life assurance and private medical insurance
• Hybrid working and more.

What you need to do now
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What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates should have:

• Teacher Status and National Award for SEND Coordination;
• Successful teaching experience with a proven track record in improving outcomes for students with SEND;
• Successful teaching experience with a proven track record in improving outcomes for students with SEND;
• Ability to lead and motivate a team;
• Strong organisational and time-management skills;
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school.

What the school offers its staff

Why Cardinal Griffin Catholic College?

With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish. Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Personalised professional development opportunities and coaching;
• The supportive network of our outstanding Multi-Academy Company (MAC) and experienced, hardworking and committed colleagues;
• Our MAC Teaching School provision to support the leadership development of outstanding teaching and learning.

We can offer:

• Personalised professional development opportunities and coaching;
• The supportive network of our outstanding Multi-Academy Company (MAC) and experienced, hardworking and committed colleagues;
• Our MAC Teaching School provision to support the leadership development of outstanding teaching and learning.

Further details about the role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs and disabilities? Do you have the leadership skills to drive forward our inclusive vision?

If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Director of SEND at Cardinal Griffin Catholic College.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our SEND provision.

We are now part of the newly expanded Painsley Catholic Academy, the largest multi-academy in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, with a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community. The school provides a haven where all can flourish. Griffin Catholic College is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join us on our journey to success.

About the role:

The Director of SEND will be a key member of the leadership team at our secondary Catholic school. This role is crucial in leading and managing the provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to achieve their full potential. We are looking for a first-class candidate, with the energy and resilience to ensure our school is an outstanding place to learn.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application. Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. Where the role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Salary - Competitive + Veolia Benefits (Car Allowance + Significant Bonus & Generous Pension Scheme)
Location - Based close to central motorway links and hybrid working offered. Travel to Veolia offices as requested

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

- 25 days of annual leave
- Access to our company pension scheme
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

As a senior leader, you'll be accountable for the Risk & Assurance areas of activity within our Commercial and Treatment business functions. These areas include Quality, Health & Safety, Environment, Security, Risk and Insurance.

In this role, you'll need to demonstrate credibility as a trusted leader, capable of negotiating and influencing at the most senior levels of a business. You'll need to have up-to-date knowledge of health and safety matters and a proven track record of designing, creating, implementing, and measuring strategies.

We're looking for a dynamic leader who can build positive relationships, make decisive actions, and work collaboratively with others. If you're someone who values all views and opinions, and isn't afraid to challenge the norm, we want to hear from you.

To embed into these business functions, ensuring strategies are developed and implemented to tackle key problem areas and review trends to develop solutions using an insights-led approach, developing complex business cases to enact change with the ability to present and translate them for relevant audiences.

You will promote a positive and proactive safety culture within their operational business areas ensuring a proactive approach, providing performance analysis, assurance and solutions to the respective Senior Leadership Teams.

What we're looking for:

• Strong planning and organisation with the ability to deliver strong results in a demanding and sometimes priority conflicting environment.
• Demonstrates credibility as a trusted leader and able to negotiate and influence at the most senior levels of a business.
• Evidence of designing, creating, implementing and measuring short, medium and long term Strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must, as you'll be nurturing and building long-lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You'll also be expected to create networks with key stakeholders and show evidence of continuous professional development.
• Essential qualifications and skills include a NEBOSH Diploma & Lead Auditor, Level 7 Leadership & Management (or equivalent). It would be desirable if you also have a Quality Diploma & IEMA Environmental Management.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

Salary - Competitive + Veolia Benefits (Car Allowance + Significant Bonus & Generous Pension Scheme)
Location - Based close to central motorway links and hybrid working offered. Travel to Veolia offices as requested

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

- 25 days of annual leave
- Access to our company pension scheme
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential


What you'll be doing:

As a senior leader, you'll be accountable for the Risk & Assurance areas of activity within our Commercial and Municipal business functions. These areas include Quality, Health & Safety, Environment, Security, Risk and Insurance.

In this role, you'll need to demonstrate credibility as a trusted leader, capable of negotiating and influencing at the most senior levels of a business. You'll need to have up-to-date knowledge of health and safety matters and a proven track record of designing, creating, implementing, and measuring strategies.

We're looking for a dynamic leader who can build positive relationships, make decisive actions, and work collaboratively with others. If you're someone who values all views and opinions, and isn't afraid to challenge the norm, we want to hear from you.

To embed into these business functions, ensuring strategies are developed and implemented to tackle key problem areas and review trends to develop solutions using an insights-led approach, developing complex business cases to enact change with the ability to present and translate them for relevant audiences.

You will promote a positive and proactive safety culture within their operational business areas ensuring a proactive approach, providing performance analysis, assurance and solutions to the respective Senior Leadership Teams.

What we're looking for:

• Strong planning and organisation with the ability to deliver strong results in a demanding and sometimes priority conflicting environment.
• Demonstrates credibility as a trusted leader and able to negotiate and influence at the most senior levels of a business.
• Evidence of designing, creating, implementing and measuring short, medium and long term Strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must, as you'll be nurturing and building long-lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You'll also be expected to create networks with key stakeholders and show evidence of continuous professional development.
• Essential qualifications and skills include a NEBOSH Diploma & Lead Auditor, Level 7 Leadership & Management (or equivalent). It would be desirable if you also have a Quality Diploma & IEMA Environmental Management.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

A diverse and transformative Executive Team are critical to our success as an ICB and the evolution of our health & social care system. As an Executive Team member in NHS SSOT, you can expect to be leading collaboratively across organisational boundaries to bring our future vision to life on behalf of our local population, working together on the reduction and reporting of health inequalities and fostering a culture that actively promotes equality, diversity, inclusion and allyship.

You will be responsible for leading all matters relating to the development of the long-term people strategy for the ICB & ICS, ensuring this reflects and integrates the strategies of all relevant partner organisations within the ICS. You will take responsibility for leading the strategic development of our people, advising and supporting our system leaders and developing the cultural ambition which will be required for our success.

You will also take a key role as a participant of the wider group of system HRDs / Directors of People to design, deliver and enable the System People Plan, and inform our approach around organisational design and developing ways of working

We will support you to perform at your best in this role through the use of the NHS Leadership Competency Framework as part of performance appraisal and personal development planning.



Taking accountability for devising and delivering a 5-year people plan for the ICB in conjunction with your boards, your partners across the ICB and your local community.

Leading a collective approach to Organisational Design within the ICB, supporting the ongoing development of the organisational structure including outlining Director portfolios, clarifying of core individual and team objectives and leading the approach to the recruitment
and retention processes to ensure the attraction and retention of talent.

Delivering on the future operating model design of the ICB from a workforce perspective, ensuring that any gaps between current knowledge, skills and capabilities and the future state are mitigated and that the team across the ICB are developed and supported.

The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB)is responsible for planning functions; managing the NHS budget and arranging the provision of health services in the geographical area.

Location Home based/hybrid working (most of posts). Travel on occasions to a Hub location with at least 1 days notice

New starters are expected to collect IT equipment, from offices in Stoke-on-Trent, and if based at home are required to have appropriate desk/chair/ relevant equipment in compliance with DSE regulations

Unconscious Bias/Invisible Disability Training and Equality Induction are mandatory.

Our assessment process will include a stakeholder panel which will be held virtually, as well as aninterview panel which will be held face to face.

We currently anticipate the stakeholder panel will be on 4th November 2024, and the interview panel on 7th November 2024.



We promote a compassionate and inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The ICB embrace the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. It’s important that our workforce reflects the diversity of communities as much as possible.

Leading the performance oversight arrangements for people issues with each provider of NHS services within the ICB. Leading on the identification of performance risks and issues related to the workforce and work with relevant providers and partners to develop impactful solutions. Actively address poor performance, working with the ICB executive team to agree intervention as required.

Leading and overseeing recruitment within the ICB and a direct role in all senior people professional appointments.

Contributing to the people aspects of Emergency, Preparedness, Prevention response.

Leading on strategic workforce planning for the ICB organisation, working with the Directors and others to identify any capacity and capability gaps including the new roles emerging that do not exist today and create the learning and development agenda for the ICB staff.

Maintaining budgetary control within areas of responsibility ensuring good value for money from all resources.

Providing expert advice to the ICS and ICB on HR matters to keep the organisation lawful and reduce risk in the employment law aspects.


This advert closes on Sunday 13 Oct 2024

Leading the performance oversight arrangements for people issues with each provider of NHS services within the ICB. Leading on the identification of performance risks and issues related to the workforce and work with relevant providers and partners to develop impactful solutions. Actively address poor performance, working with the ICB executive team to agree intervention as required. Leading and overseeing recruitment within the ICB and a direct role in all senior people professional appointments. Contributing to the people aspects of Emergency, Preparedness, Prevention response. Leading on strategic workforce planning for the ICB organisation, working with the Directors and others to identify any capacity and capability gaps including the new roles emerging that do not exist today and create the learning and development agenda for the ICB staff. Maintaining budgetary control within areas of responsibility ensuring good value for money from all resources. Providing expert advice to the ICS and ICB on HR matters to keep the organisation lawful and reduce risk in the employment law aspects.

Director of Business Systems (MS Dynamics)
A leading specialist consultancy is seeking a senior Subject Matter Expert with deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics to take on a pivotal leadership role. Reporting directly to the CIO, you will be responsible for enhancing and optimizing the use of Dynamics 365 within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
In this role, you will lead a focused team and collaborate with strategic partners to deliver impactful outcomes. You will leverage your experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and F&O, Power Apps, Azure, and AWS to drive continuous improvement and support the organization's evolving IT needs.
The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience working with senior management to shape IT strategy and align business objectives with development capabilities.
• Expertise in developing both internal and external teams, fostering growth in development capability.
• A track record of delivering ROI on ERP systems post-implementation, ideally with MS Dynamics.
• A strong background in data management and analytics would be a valuable asset.
• Experience in the healthcare sector is highly desirable.

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking company in a leadership role, where you can make a tangible impact. The role offers a hybrid working model, requiring 2 days per week in the office, with flexibility to be based in either London or Staffordshire.

As an instrumental leader in the local health and care system, working collaboratively with System partners and as a member of the unitary board, the postholder will make a significant contribution to achieving the key purpose of the ICB. Improving outcomes in population health and healthcare Tackling and reporting on inequalities in outcomes experience and access Enhancing productivity and value for money Helping the NHS support broader social and economic development The Director of Corporate Governance is part of the executive team who will lead the evolution of the ICS on behalf of the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent system. Working collaboratively and across organisational boundaries at the highest level across the System ensuring that the approach to integrated commissioning and leading at scale transformation workstreams, develops in line with the ambitions of the System in the coming years. The postholder is accountable to the Chief Executive and will lead on all matters relating to corporate governance; ensuring the ICB has a well-defined corporate governance framework in place that is fully embedded in all aspects of the operating model and reflects the values and ambitions of the ICB and all assurance requirements. The Director of Corporate Governance will lead on all aspects of communications and engagement, Freedom to Speak Up, leading and co-ordinating arrangements for the non-executive directors and ensuring the provision of effective administration and corporate services to the ICB. In addition, the post-holder will be the designated board secretary.

As an instrumental leader in the local health and care system, working collaboratively with System partners and as a member of the unitary board, the postholder will make a significant contribution to achieving the key purpose of the ICB. Improving outcomes in population health and healthcare Tackling and reporting on inequalities in outcomes experience and access Enhancing productivity and value for money Helping the NHS support broader social and economic development The Chief Transformation Officer is part of the executive team who will lead the evolution of the ICS on behalf of the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent system. Working collaboratively and across organisational boundaries at the highest level across the System ensuring that the approach to integrated commissioning and leading at scale transformation workstreams, develops in line with the ambitions of the System in the coming years. The postholder is accountable to the Chief Executive and will lead on all matters relating to transformation including strategic service change, service transformation and integration. The Chief Transformation Officer is the ICB Executive lead accountable for seamless transition of delegated commissioning (from NHSE/I), strategic and integrated commissioning, PLACE & Locality Working, Provider collaborative development, leadership of three System Portfolios and the evolution of the new procurement regime for the System.

The Associate Director of Safeguarding will provide leadership and management of all aspects of safeguarding within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB. They will have a high profile and improve the standard of safeguarding knowledge and practice within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS. The post holder will directly line manage the Safeguarding team, ensuring that designated professionals are delivering on the Safeguarding agenda in each Place and are working in an integrated and collaborative way with key partners As our Associate Director for Safeguarding, it is important that you develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships to ensure we have an integrated approach to safeguarding our most vulnerable adults and children, as such there will be an expectation that you regularly travel across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to engage face to face with our key stakeholders.

Staffordshire is an innovative, ambitious and sustainable county with a proud heritage and bright hopes for the future – well positioned at the heart of the thriving West Midlands to create jobs, growth and prosperity for local people.

Much has been achieved in recent years – a better quality of life for local people, major programmes delivered to secure future growth and jobs, and substantial changes to how we operate, ensuring we can continue to deliver what local people need at a cost we can afford.

We are immensely proud of our county and of the work we do, and the way in which they are presented to our residents, colleagues and the wider world is vitally important to our continued success.

Our businesses and residents look to us to promote the county on a national and international stage and to act as a trusted voice in times of crisis and challenge.

As our new Assistant Director for Communications, you will offer creativity and advice around our branding and messaging, dealing with the here and now whilst also looking ahead to the future.

As well as managing our external communications, you will also take the lead on managing key messages for our workforce as we move into the next phase of our evolution as an organisation.

Whilst local government experience would be beneficial, we welcome applications from experienced communications professionals from any sector. Most important to us will be your ability to offer creativity and constructive challenge, and your commitment to building on the outstanding work our communications team currently do as you help lead up into the future.

For further information, visit Staffordshire County Council | (staffordshire-leaders.com) or contact our executive search partners Gatenby Sanderson: Duncan Collins (07586 705475) or Seb Lowe (07464 543442).

Main Responsibilities

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme