Total 17 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Southampton, Hampshire

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit an experienced leader to lead the development of an outstanding Trust Maths curriculum alongside leading the Maths faculty in a Trust School. This role will be based at our Mayfield School.

If you are interested in joining our incredible team, we would love to hear from you and we strongly recommend you come and visit our schools.

What the school offers its staff

Salterns Academy Trust aims to provide an excellent inclusive education for every student in each school within the Trust. The Trust currently operates two schools for students aged 11-16, and an all through school with students aged 4-16, in the North Island area of Portsmouth. Admiral Lord Nelson School, Trafalgar School and Mayfield School provide excellent, inclusive education for over 3600 students.

Further details about the role

Contact

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a tour of Mayfield School, please contact, Zia Hawtin on 02392693432 ext. 260 or email recruitment@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk.

To apply, please complete the application form that can be found on the Salterns Trust website https://salternstrust.co.uk/careers. Please submit completed applications to recruitment@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

The Salterns Academy Trust and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks including an online check.

Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

You are applying for a role that is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and access to the barred list and if shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the relevant self-declaration and disclosure form and taking into account the offences that are protected or filtered declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
• If you have been barred from working with Children and/or Adults at risk.

The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate.

The successful candidate will then be asked to complete an application for the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check or if subscribed to the update service provide the necessary details to allow a check to be made.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The filtering rules were updated on 28 November 2020 as follows:

• warnings, reprimands, and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on a DBS certificate.
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than all being automatically disclosed.

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.

Your Responsibilities What youll do You will lead our Operational Finance team to inspire, develop and support our colleagues to live our UHS Values every day. You will contribute to the leadership and development of the department, supporting the innovative delivery of our vision and strategic objectives. You will maintain strong governance and financial controls, working with a variety of stakeholders, to deliver customer-focused financial support at pace to our UHS and subsidiary colleagues. You will oversee the Trusts year-end process and be responsible for delivering a robust set of financial accounts. What were looking for CCAB qualified, you will bring in-depth experience at a senior level of financial management. You will have delivered significant organisational and financial change, leading with drive, compassion, and motivation to live our UHS Values. You will have senior management experience, supporting and mentoring teams; with strong communication skills, you will be able to build effective and sustainable relationships across a range of stakeholders. You will have experience in financial accounting, including the production of financial accounts from an organisation of scale and complexity, aligned to national policy and guidelines. Additional information Should you have any queries, please contact Jane McCartney in the Senior Appointment Team at jane.mccartney@uhs.nhs.uk Key DatesClosing date - 3rd November 2024Interviews will be held w/c 11 November 2024 Please note this vacancy is only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT. At University Hospital Southampton, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to delivering exceptional patient care. That's why we're proud to be a Disability Confident employer and champion an environment that celebrates everyone's unique talents and perspectives. We foster a strong sense of belonging, ensuring all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Impact goes beyond words. We actively strive for a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, with recruitment practices free from bias and initiatives that promote inclusion at all levels.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Purposes:

To lead the development of an outstanding Trust Maths curriculum which enables teachers and relevant support staff to ensure effective learning for all students so that they all make expected or better progress over time.

To lead the implementation of the Maths curriculum across all trust schools to ensure the application of innovative and effective pedagogical practices which are aligned with the Trust Teaching and Learning Principles, that lead to strong outcomes for all learners.

To lead the Maths faculty in a Trust school where needed and fulfil the duties of the role.

Accountabilities:

1. Leading and Managing Policy.

2. Leading and Managing Achievement.

3. Leading and Managing Teaching and Learning.

4. Leading and Managing People.

5. Leading and Managing Resources.

6. Additional Duties.

To provide outreach curriculum school improvement work as directed by the Education Director.

To lead aspects of the delivery of the Personal Development Curriculum as required, and to ensure the promotion of students’ physical and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

To be a tutor and play an active role in the contribution to their House ethos.

To consistently model the Trust’s expected standards of Teaching and Learning or better, in all areas of their own practice.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employees
• A highly skilled, diverse and driven team of committed employees to work with
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to an Occupational Health provider
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local community
• An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work

Commitment to safeguarding

Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Cowplain School wishes to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to replace our existing colleague who is retiring after a long and successful career with the academy.

As your role is leading finance in a single academy trust, you will have responsible for the overall performance of finance within the academy, ensuring long-term financial sustainability.Working with the Principal in his role as Accounting Officer, you will deliver operational rigour and strategic direction, providing accurate and effective information to the Principal, SLT and Board of Trustees.

You should be someone who has a strong financial background and who can think strategically, creatively and innovatively, whilst being commercially astute. As you will be working with young people, you also need a passion for working in an educational environment and must be able to form positive relationships with key stakeholders, including trustees, staff, parents and children.

This is an exciting time to be joining the school as we continue to expand and build on the success of the last few years during which we have significantly invested in the school site. Our intake each year has increased as more and more families choose Cowplain for their child and with this increase in students comes an increase in income and subsequent investment.

We have some exciting projects in the pipeline which will require your expertise and commercial acumen to deliver successfully and you will play a key role in ensuring they are delivered successfully and on budget.

The job description and person specification contained in the application pack detail the skills, aptitudes and experience required to succeed in the role.

What the school offers its staff

We realise that the role may be a promotion for you and are happy to invest in training and continued professional development so that you are able to fulfil the role confidently and effectively.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Cowplain School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Frogmore Community College is seeking to appoint an inspirational and impactful leader to join our Director of Progress team. The school operates a vertical tutoring structure, comprising three Houses. The role will require you to support the Director of Progress in one of the Houses, working collaboratively to promote the academic and personal development of all our students.

It is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to get involved in whole school leadership, providing an excellent foundation in the skills required for a future Director of Progress. You will be a strategic member of a highly effective and focused team, which is dedicated to enabling our students to flourish.

What the school offers its staff

In February 2022, Ofsted reported ‘The school is well led and managed. Staff value the support they receive and leaders’ concern for their workload and well-being. Leaders provide effective support to the early career teachers (ECTs).’ This is the ideal opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational teacher to take the next step in their career development. You would be very welcome to visit us to meet the team prior to submitting your application.

Frogmore Community College is proud to be a member of Weydon Multi Academy Trust (www.weydonmat.co.uk)

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust (ESCAT) seeks to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated person to fulfil the dual role of Chief Financial Officer for the Multi Academy Trust (MAT) and School Business Manager for Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College.

The successful candidate must be passionate about working to secure the best possible outcomes for all our children, families and the wider community. The Trust has ambitious plans for growth (please refer to the Associated Documents within the advertisement).

We are seeking an individual who enjoys taking the initiative; and has the resilience and ability to manage people effectively as part of a team.

We are looking for someone who is commercially astute, yet innovative. The appointed candidate will understand the challenges of working in the public sector, ideally schools, local authorities or the health sector. They will also have experience with company and charity accounting.

If you are a Catholic you will understand the distinctiveness of Catholic schools such as Oaklands and this will be attractive to you. You do not have to be a Catholic, but will need to be comfortable with the values and working in the Catholic sector.

What the school offers its staff

• An attractive salary
• Option to work from home
• Child care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Access to professional development
• A dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff and Trustees
• Support from colleagues within all our schools

Further details about the role

Key Responsibilities for Chief Financial Officer

1. To ensure the financial sustainability of the MAT.

2. To liaise with each Academy for the procurement, provision, commissioning, monitoring, quality assurance and cost-effectiveness of services provided by the MAT.

3. To ensure that all requirements of the DfE, the Education Skills Funding Agency and the Academies Financial Handbook are met

4. To prepare annual consolidated accounts and budget forecast for the Trust.

5. To produce timely, accurate and appropriate reports and financial forecasts for the Trust.

6. To consolidate the Academy budgets and hence produce the Trust’s budget. liaise with Academy Headteachers so as to achieve best value.

7. To take responsibility for the speedy and effective introduction of financial systems and processes in Academies joining the Trust.

8. To oversee the provision of appropriate business support (eg HR, finance, IT and audit) for Academies within the MAT in order to achieve best value.

9. To oversee the procedures to ensure that all Academies are compliant with the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook and Companies House and operate under appropriate schemes of delegation.

10. To liaise with external auditors.

11. To liaise with payroll and HR providers on all Trust matters.

Key Responsibilities for School Business Manager

1. Lead on finance, health and safety, site management, HR and safeguarding.

2. Ensure effective systems and procedures in all aspects of school administration.

3. Provide month end finance documentation.

4. Plan and prepare budget forecasts for all schools in the MAT.

5. Promote all schools within the MAT and endeavour to secure funding from various sources.

6. Be a positive and enthusiastic individual who demonstrates commitment, is a strategic thinker and has effective financial management skills.

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.

A highly regarded full-service law firm are seeking a skilled and motivated Employment Legal Director or Partner to join their office in Southampton. The firm is consistently ranked Top Tier in the legal directories, Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The firm pride themselves on delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse range of clients, from individuals to businesses of all sizes. Their team of expertise solicitors are committed to providing innovative and practical legal solutions to meet their clients' needs.

As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work with a broad client base, national and international clients across public, private and third sectors. You will be handing a mix of contentious and non-contentious work primarily supporting Employer clients.

You will be working collaboratively with ranked and award-winning departments within the firm, surrounded by specialist professionals, also recognised for their high-quality services provided, enabling you to achieve great achievements in your career.

They offer excellent opportunities for career development and progression. In addition, competitive salaries, great working environment, and whole host of benefits, including hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of employment law issues.
• Conducting negotiations, mediations and settlement discussions on behalf of clients.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Advising on disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancy procedures and employment dismissals.
• Staying up-to-date with changes in employment legislation and proactively advising clients on the implications for their business.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive with proven experience in employment law.
• Experience in handling both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Solid understanding of UK employment legislation case law, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide commercially-focused advice to clients.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Competent IT skills.

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on 07584 104790.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join The Thinking Schools Academy Trust as Regional Director & Executive Principal of The Portsmouth Academy

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for shaping the future of education? The Thinking Schools Academy Trust invites you to apply for the role of Regional Director.

This is a unique opportunity to lead our Portsmouth schools while serving as the Executive Principal of The Portsmouth Academy, a school dedicated to empowering every student to think critically and achieve their full potential.

With a focus on strategic leadership, school improvement, and operational management, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our academies. If you are resilient, collaborative, and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this key leadership role.

Why This Role is Perfect for You

• Dual Impact:As Director of Education - South, you'll oversee our Portsmouth schools, working alongside a team of two other regional directors (South West and South East), including a dedicated Deputy Director of Primaries for Portsmouth.Additionally, you'll lead The Portsmouth Academy, with a strong and experienced Senior Leadership Team in place, designed specifically to provide the support you need to drive innovation and excellence in one of the city's most dynamic schools.
• Comprehensive Support:You will join an experienced and supportive Executive Trust Leadership Team. A term 5 handover (or sooner)will allow you to work alongside the current post holder before they move into their new role within the Trust. This will ensure a smooth transition, providing you with the insight and support you need to hit the ground running.
• Collaborative Leadership:Join a network of passionate educators who believe in the power of thinking about their thinking. You'll work closely with the Leadership Team at The Portsmouth Academy as well as other leaders across the trust to create and implement strategies that foster success across the board.

What We Are Looking For

• High Academic Expectations: Hold unwavering high expectations for all students, regardless of their prior attainment or socio-economic backgrounds, ensuring every student has the opportunity to excel.
• Aspirational Culture: Possess the ability to cultivate a culture of aspiration amongst staff and students and create a supportive learning environment where every student can achieve their academic potential.
• Community Engagement: Be a passionate advocate for The Portsmouth Academy and our Portsmouth schools within the wider community, fostering strong relationships.
• Emotional Intelligence: Exhibit high levels of emotional intelligence, understanding and managing your own emotions, while effectively leading and inspiring others.
• Inclusion knowledge: Understand, embrace and be an advocate for strong inclusion practice in schools and actively drive this across the TSAT South region.
• Effective Team Leadership: Bring highly developed people skills and extensive experience in leading and motivating teams to achieve shared goals.
• Dynamic Communication: Possess excellent public speaking skills and the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, and the wider community.
• Curriculum Expertise: Be fully acquainted with the demands and requirements of the curriculum, ensuring that our educational programs meet the highest standards and prepare students for future success.

To conclude we are seeking a leader who is not just experienced but inspired by the opportunity to shape the educational journey of thousands of students. Your innovative approach and commitment to excellence will be key in driving our mission forward.

Join us and lead with passion, purpose, and excellence!

What the school offers its staff

Our mission is to “transform life chances”; at The Thinking Schools Academy Trust we believe education has the power to change lives; children only have one chance to get this right. To ensure all our academies focus on our mission, school leaders translated our mission to core values that are demonstrated and evident in all our Academies:

Child First, Aspire, Challenge, Achieve

What our Trust will offer you:

• Coaching Environment:Vast support network including the CEO, Executive Team and other Directors to support you on your development journey;
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your knowledge of the Trust and our metacognitive approaches;
• Professional Development:With a strong and supportive Leadership and Management team within the Trust, we are focused on providing our staff with bespoke CPD;
• Central Services for Schools:The Trust employs experts in all major support services to focus on operations and infrastructure, giving time back to teachers to focus on education;
• Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice;
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers;
• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards;
• Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher;
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme;
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff;
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.

Considering a move to Portsmouth?

Located on the picturesque southern coast, Portsmouth offers the perfect blend of maritime history, vibrant culture, and modern amenities:

• Rich Historical Heritage: Discover Portsmouth’s deep-rooted naval history with iconic landmarks like the historic dockyard and the world-renowned HMS Victory.
• Vibrant Cultural Scene: Portsmouth is a lively hub of activities, with regular events, festivals, and a thriving arts scene that brings the city to life year-round.
• Affordable Living: With average house prices around £263,000 (source: Rightmove), Portsmouth offers a cost-effective living option compared to the national average of £282,000 (source: gov.uk).
• Strong Community Spirit: Portsmouth boasts a diverse and welcoming community, where a strong sense of camaraderie and support is felt throughout the city.

Make Portsmouth your new home, and experience a unique blend of coastal charm and urban excitement.Relocation package available.

Take the Next Step

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now to join a Trust that values thinking, creativity, and excellence. Lead with us, and help shape the future of education in Portsmouth.

For an informal (and confidential) conversation about the role and to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact our recruitment partners Propelo on01273 222 877, email tsat@propelo.co.uk or visit tsat.our-careers.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

RPS is looking for an Associate Director within the Ecology team in Birmingham, Cambridge, Southampton and other locations. The candidate will grow, manage and support the ecological team delivering master planning inputs, ecological appraisals, ornithological surveys and studies, other protected species surveys, mitigation design and construction and post-construction supervision and monitoring. RPS is a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy and we specialise in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social and economic landscapes.

Your role

You will have the opportunity to benefit from an exciting and diverse workload, delivering high quality support for private and public-sector clients across the UK including exciting infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

You will be building up long-lasting client relationships, generating and effectively managing new business and have responsibility for financial planning and management. You'll project manage a wide and varied workload and supervise field staff and survey effort and have technical oversight and sign-off on project output.

You'll also: undertake site surveys, carry out ecological impact assessments as well as ecological mitigation design and implementation.

There will be travel involved for which we will provide a car allowance so you will need to have a full UK driving licence.
Your skills and experience

We would like you to have full membership of CIEEM and have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. You'll need to be an established ecological consultant, have extensive project management experience and have worked in consultancy. You'll be used to leading a team and be great at developing good client relationships to secure repeat business and gain new clients.

Bat or other protected species; ornithological or botanical experience is essential as is the ability to plan and undertake habitat surveys and to identify indicator plant species and habitat types. You'll have full knowledge of UK and EU Wildlife Legislation and best practice survey techniques

What’s in it for you?
We will provide you with a competitive salary, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 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, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

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.

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.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

General Duties 1. Lead the Financial Performance segment of the finance team, with a focus on ensuring the organisation delivers value for money and sustainable finances, maximising the use of our available assets and resources. Financial Delivery 2. Responsible for supporting the Director of Operational Finance in reporting on and managing financial performance at budget-holder, Care Group, Divisional and Trust Board levels. Responsible for supporting a balance of autonomy of decision-making, grip and control and accountability. 3. Lead on providing financial leadership to support the Programme Management Office to develop and keep updated a three-year rolling Cost Improvement Programme, supported by benchmarking and productivity measures. 4. Provide financial scrutiny to the Trusts CIP programme, supporting delivery and setting financial targets. This includes working with Divisions to identify and deliver savings and redesign services. 5. To advise the Chief Financial Officer and Trust Board sub-committees on strategic opportunities for savings and efficiencies. See the candidate brief for more details.

Your new company
A fast-growing UK-based organisation with deep ties in the maritime space that delivers cutting-edge solutions to its client group. Due to planned growth, a Finance Director is required on a permanent basis.

Your new role
As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy, supporting expansion in both domestic and global markets.
You will develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with growth objectives, particularly in the international trade sector. You will collaborate with the other members of the executive leadership team to set financial goals, budgets, and forecasts.
You will oversee all aspects of international trade finance, including import/export regulations, foreign exchange management, and trade compliance, as well as evaluating and mitigating financial risks associated with cross-border transactions.
You will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards, maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure integrity in financial reporting. You will optimise cash flow management strategies to support operational needs and capital investments.
In this role you will lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide guidance and development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of the finance team.

What you'll need to succeed
Relevant accounting qualification (ACA; ACCA; CIMA)Proven experience in a senior finance role, including international trading and preferably within the defence sector.
Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels of the organisation.
Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

What you'll get in return
Up to £110,000 pa plus benefits.

What you need to do now


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Position Title: Project Director

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Southampton

About the Role:

Randstad are working with a market leader in the water industry and are searching for an experienced Project Director to join their leadership team. In this role, you'll report directly to the Framework Director, overseeing the strategic direction, coordination, and successful execution of projects to ensure alignment with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion a culture of exceptional safety and quality standards among direct workforce and subcontractors
• Implement and uphold the Business Management System (BMS) throughout all project stages, ensuring compliance from tender handover to project completion
• Cultivate strong client relationships at various levels, maintaining company reputation and fostering collaboration with joint venture partners and suppliers
• Ensure adequate personnel resources are available for project requirements and that they understand their roles and responsibilities
• Develop and oversee project plans, including the approval of Project Execution Plans (PEPs), and monitor project progress to achieve timely completion
• Coordinate the preparation and approval of detailed construction plans and method statements prior to project commencement
• Oversee the completion of all project records as outlined in the PEP and identify and address any site non-conformities
• Manage all commercial aspects of projects proactively, providing accurate forecasts and estimates
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of technical disciplines relevant to water and wastewater design and construction projects

About the Candidate:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably in multi-disciplinary design and construction projects within the water industry
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in construction, commercial, or engineering-related discipline
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent certification
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Extensive expertise in project delivery, with strategic, operational, technical, and management capabilities
• Familiarity with Construction Contracts, particularly NEC and/or IChemE, including negotiation and administration skills

Desirable:

• Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants
• Chartered status with an engineering, commercial, or construction institution
• NEC Project Manager Accreditation

Please apply below and a consultant will reach out with more information.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Serco Environmental Services, a division of Transport and Community Services, is at the forefront of delivering essential municipal waste collection, street cleaning, and grounds maintenance services across England. With a combined turnover of approximately £140m per annum, our focus is on continuing to transform our business to enhance operational efficiency, modernize workforce practices, and drive sustainable growth. As we embark on this journey, we are looking for Performance and Compliance Director to help us drive productivity, efficiency, and compliance to achieve those goals.




Flexible (South ideally to accommodate contract visits)



Serco Environmental Services, a division of Transport and Community Services, is at the forefront of delivering essential municipal waste collection, street cleaning, and grounds maintenance services across England. With a combined turnover of approximately £140m per annum, our focus is on continuing to transform our business to enhance operational efficiency, modernize workforce practices, and drive sustainable growth. As we embark on this journey, we are looking for Performance and Compliance Director to help us drive productivity, efficiency, and compliance to achieve those goals.

As the Performance and Compliance Director, you will play a pivotal role in steering our Environmental Services sector towards its strategic goals. Reporting directly to the Managing Director for Environmental Services, this position offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of our services and make a significant impact on our success.

Your Role and Responsibilities

- Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the development of sector strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with our growth objectives and operational excellence.
- Growth and Financials: driving financial performance across the sector, ensuring the achievement of revenue and risk management whilst also working with colleagues in our Growth function to successfully prosecute bids, winning new business and retaining existing contracts.
- Operational Excellence: Lead the transformation activities to standardize processes, improve data use, and ensure commercial and operational compliance across the sector.
- People and Culture: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, safety, and inclusivity, developing a team of leaders and professionals who are engaged and motivated to excel.
What We're Looking For

- Demonstrable leadership experience in complex outsourcing or operational environments, with a track record of driving change, developing organisational culture and delivering results.
- Highly numerate with strong strategic thinking and analytical skills; with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Experience in managing commercial performance, with a focus on growth and operational excellence.
- A commitment to our values, with the capability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
- Level 5 Management qualification, and Yellow/Green Belt or PMO Qualification preferred.
- Experience of leading and motivating teams at all levels
- High impactful, articulate and a strong relationship builder with the ability to influence at all levels
Why Join Us?

- Impact: Play a key role in transforming environmental services for communities across England.
- Growth: Be part of a sector with significant opportunities for expansion and innovation.
- Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of a flexible location and hybrid working arrangements.
- Culture: Join a team that values diversity, innovation, continuous improvement and is committed to making a difference.
What we offer

- A competitive six figure salary
- Company car or car allowance
- Bonus potential of up to 30%
- 10% contributory pension
- 25 days holiday a



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JMSC offers government departments and agencies a central point of UK maritime expertise and understanding to assist policy and decision making.

JMSC works internationally - with states and with key international organisations - to support information sharing, relationship development, and capacity building efforts.

The key elements of JMSC are:

The National Maritime Information Centre (NMIC), which since 2010 has provided a mechanism for the UK’s civilian and military maritime and law enforcement focused organisations to fuse intelligence, data, and capabilities. This maximises operational impact at home and abroad.
Joint Maritime Security Centre - Operations, which utilises cutting edge technology to provide 24/7 monitoring of UK waters. It can swiftly identify maritime security incidents and enable the effective coordination of the UK’s aerial and at-sea assets to respond – ensuring the safety and security of all those who use our seas.
The new JMSC Assessment capability, which will produce global strategic maritime security assessments to inform UK government and other stakeholders of threats within or emanating from the maritime domain. This also provides support to the UK sanctions regimes.
These functions are supported by the JMSC Strategy team, which includes workforce planning, programme management, financial planning and controls, and policy development.
Job description
The Deputy Director (DD) Strategy is one of four Deputy Director’s within JMSC: one of two Grade 6 civil servants, alongside two Royal Navy Captains. Together with the Head of JMSC and the Chief Technology Officer, they make up the JMSC Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The postholder will also be a member of the broader Senior Management Team.

DD Strategy is responsible for the JMSC strategy function, which includes our business support functions (Human Resources, recruitment, finance, risk management etc); information management and security (across a complex stakeholder landscape and within an opaque legal framework); Programme Management for our extensive portfolio of contracts to deliver maritime Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities; corporate governance including our relationship with our Senior Sponsors; and organisational design and development.

DD Strategy will play a key role in preparing for, and ultimately submitting, our funding bid to Spending Review 2024 in conjunction with our senior sponsors.


Please also note candidates will be required to obtain DV clearance before starting in the role.

We are looking for a person who can:

Lead the JMSC Strategy and Policy function, including direct line management of 2 Grade 7/Grade 7 equivalent Assistant Directors and 16 staff in total (a mix of Civil Servants and contractors).
Lead the preparation and submission of the JMSC Spending Review bid, in conjunction with our Senior Sponsors.
Own the route relationship with the Home Office and Department for Transport sponsor teams.
Lead JMSC’s development of policy and contribution to cross Whitehall policy development.
On behalf of Head of JMSC, be the ELT owner for the JMSC People Plan and annual Business Plan.
Ensure the effective delivery of the JMSC Governance Function, including liaison with the Senior Sponsors in the Department for Transport, Home Office and Border Force, and the provision of routine and ad hoc reporting.
Ensure effective provision of business support functions to JMSC as a whole, including (but not limited to): HR, recruitment and workforce planning; financial planning and controls; oversight of the JMSC Programme Management function; information management and security and business resilience.
Ensure the effective delivery of the JMSC Private Office function in support of Head JMSC.
Horizon scan the national and international maritime security environment, identifying capability gaps or emerging trends which may require JMSC to influence government thinking or provide capability to address.
As necessary, be prepared to sponsor or coordinate the work of bespoke reviews/commissions as required by the Head of JMSC, the JMSC Joint Governance Board or the National Maritime Security Committee (Officials).
Be prepared to deputise for Head of JMSC, as required.
Develop and maintain a good understanding of the UK and international maritime security landscape and current issues/challenges.
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with key partners in our Senior Sponsoring departments, as well as the Ministry of Defence (Royal Navy), Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs/Marine Management Organisation and across policing and wider law enforcement.
Complete role specific training as deemed necessary by Head JMSC: this may include (but is not limited to) a bespoke induction course and external qualifications including Multi Agency Gold Incident Command (MAGIC) and National Inter-agency Liaison Officer (NILO) training.
Person specification
Essential Criteria

Candidates are expected to demonstrate and /or have experience of the following:

Leading complex teams drawn from multiple organisations.
Successfully working with and influencing a broad range of stakeholders and partner agencies.
Demonstrate sound judgement and decision making, utilising all available information.
Strong communicator, with strong drafting skills and the ability to communicate complex operational or policy matters effectively to a broad audience.
Knowledge of working in a national security focused policy or operational area.
Knowledge of business planning processes and/or workforce planning.

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Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. If you have the experience, drive and imagination to help realise our strategic ambitions, and to lead by example in delivering and transforming our services, then we would be very interested to hear from you and actively encourage you to speak with our partners Simon Green and Beth Stickney at Alumni Global on +44 07703 821 996 or via beth.stickney@alumniglobal.com to confidentiality explore these opportunities in more detail or visit alumniglobal.com/job/hiwhft for further information.