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Looking for something a bit different? A role where you can combine commercial thinking, strategic leadership and long-term impact — all while being part of a school community that genuinely makes a difference? This isn’t your typical finance role. Yes, the numbers matter — but so does the bigger picture. We’re talking strategic planning, governance, estates … the junior school), along with the Board of Governors. You’ll lead the Finance and IT functions, oversee the school’s operating budget, and support a wide range of strategic and operational initiatives across the group — including systems modernisation, improved insight and reporting, and enhancing operational efficiency. The role also holds formal responsibility as Company Secretary and Privacy Compliance … your teams. What we’re looking for: A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with senior leadership experience Someone with the ability to move between operational detail and strategic thinking A strong collaborator and communicator — comfortable influencing at board level and leading cross-functional teams A commercially aware, values-led leader who can drive change and bring More ❯

Work closely with data engineers, architects, analysts, and governance leads to ensure high-quality, trusted data. Champion data governance, quality, and accessibility across the organisation. Align platform capabilities with strategic business objectives and evolving stakeholder needs. Support the delivery of self-service data, integration pipelines, and CRM enhancements. Monitor usage, adoption, and data performance metrics to drive continuous improvement. More ❯

developers, operations, and business stakeholders You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills This role will be based in our Knutsford or Northampton office. Purpose of the role To … employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders … the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support More ❯

major engineering, environmental and design consultancy, AtkinsRéalis offers opportunities for talented consultants to work on a wide variety of high-profile projects.We support our clients in making the right strategic investment decisions for critical infrastructure in areas as diverse as water resources, flood management, green infrastructure and transportation.We work for clients across the UK and overseas, including central government … managing the challenges of providing resilient and sustainable water supplies for the future. Our key projects include delivering client's Water Resource Management Plans and progressing the development of Strategic Resource Options (SROs). Our team specialises in the concept-level development of water resource systems all the way from existing, enhanced or new raw water sources through to … the complex nature of water resource planning and optioneering, with ability to undertake option development and appraisal as well as manage delivery of complex inter-disciplinary plans and projects. Strategic thinking and ability to see the 'bigger picture' at concept stage, as well as an attention to detail to give confidence as appraisals are carried out using consistent More ❯

difficult issues where there may be several courses of action. Ability to identify variances and investigate to ensure that all appropriate actions are undertaken independently or with minimal supervision. Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. Planning & Organisation Skills Able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience More ❯

Director. Since 2002 our client has been privately owned by the existing founders. The company exists to serve organisations whose IT operations depend on Linux, offering deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and dependable service. Unlike generalist managed service providers, their entire focus is on delivering robust, secure, and scalable Linux environments tailored to complex operational needs. The Role … heart of a responsive business operation. This is a full Managing Director role with responsibility for ensuring smooth daily operations across all functional areas, in addition to contributing towards strategic business planning, and the delivery of corporate goals. With support from the Founder, you'll gain an in-depth understanding about the business and its solutions so you can … operate remotely. As an accountable leader, you will be responsible for delivering the corporate goals set by the organisation. Initially, you will consult with the CEO on all material strategic and operational matters and maintain excellent daily communication with them in order to understand the business - gradually gaining autonomy across all functional areas. As part of the company's More ❯

identify growth opportunities through upselling and cross-selling Impression's services. - Market & Industry Insight - Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and market dynamics to provide clients with valuable strategic recommendations. - Internal Training & Mentorship - Share expertise across the business by mentoring junior team members and delivering internal training to elevate client service standards. Experience Required - Proven experience as an … as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, SEMrush, SimilarWeb . - Ability to translate data into actionable insights , tailoring communication for different technical levels. - Experience in managing and resolving client escalations, providing strategic solutions to performance challenges . - Experience collaborating with external agency partners to drive integrated marketing success. Skills Required - Exceptional Communication & Influence - Ability to engage, persuade, and manage expectations across … different client levels. - Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Strong ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions proactively. - Data-Driven Decision Making - Comfortable analyzing and interpreting complex performance data to drive results. - Leadership & Team Management - Ability to inspire, mentor, and drive accountability within client account teams. - Commercial Acumen - Strong understanding of agency and client-side commercial drivers to optimize account More ❯

Develop and maintain Internal support documentation, including troubleshooting guides and Internal knowledgebases. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, contributing to team knowledge sharing and foreword thinking strategies. Required Skills: Technical Skills: Understanding of REST APIs and their use in modern applications. Familiarity with ticketing systems and workflows (EG: hubspot) Intermediate Linux and windows knowledge, with More ❯

Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements. Working in close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. To be successful as a Technology Sourcing Manager, you should have experience with: Commercial Acumen. Supplier Negotiations. Stakeholder management. Some other highly … may include: Financial Analysis. CIPS Certified. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Knutsford, Manchester, or Glasgow. Purpose of the role To … address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders More ❯

address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development, and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. To be successful as a Technology Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Risk Management. Stakeholder Management. Strong Negotiation Skills. Some other … Management Skills. Strong Business Communications Skills. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out Glasgow, Manchester or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise … address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders More ❯

address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. To be successful as a Business Applications Technology Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Strong Procurement Experience. Business Acumen. Stakeholder management. … Management. Technology Procurement Knowledge. CIPS Certified. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Knutsford, Glasgow, Manchester or Northampton. Purpose of the role … address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders More ❯

retail ledger records, including tracking of sales, balances, payment history, and defaulted payments Produce reports and metrics that reflect both financial performance and customer trends Support the development of strategic and analytical capabilities around customer and transactional data Provide real-time, proactive insight to drive smarter decisions Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data is accurate and actionable Skills … Experience Required Proven experience in a data and insight-focused role Strong proficiency in SQL and Excel Experience with Power BI or Tableau (preferred) Confident with numerical analysis and strategic thinking Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders Ability to turn complex data into simple, meaningful insight Experienced developing analysis to understand correlations between More ❯

stakeholders and immediately start building trust? Do you know how to sell technical services and solutions in a way that truly resonates with decision-makers? Are you a driven, strategic thinker with a passion for technology and a proven track record of winning and closing high-value B2B deals, preferably within a tech consultancy or digital services environment? Atomic … them into high-quality client partnerships. You will lead all aspects of the sales process, inclusive of lead generation and opportunity management, to closing deals. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a hands-on approach to managing complex sales cycles. As well as delivering revenue growth, you will also be … capabilities of more junior sales team members, embedding clear processes, and ensuring business development efforts are aligned with wider company goals and targets. You'll bring strong commercial instinct, strategic thinking, and relationship-building expertise, while embedding rigour and collaboration into our business development processes. As a senior leader, you will also be responsible for up-skilling the More ❯

Own and develop the performance CRM strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business goals SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring strategic thinking to a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have: A strong commercial mindset and the ability to influence performance Experience managing 10+ CRM campaigns on a More ❯

services to both existing and new prospects Accurately maintaining CRM records and sales reports This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on relationship-building, consultative selling, and strategic thinking. Who are you? Proven experience in IT sales, ideally within a Managed Services Provider (MSP). Strong communication and interpersonal skills - you’re comfortable talking to everyone from More ❯

About the role Are you a Salesforce Guru? Fancy playing a key role in fuelling our ambition to become the number one mid-market 'tech and data led' accountancy firm, redefining the technology standards for our industry? Interested in pushing More ❯

000+ employees in the UK, US and Poland. Reporting the Global Chief People Officer and a member of the Global People Leadership Team, this pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in optimizing People Operations functions and a passion for leveraging data and technology to continue our transformation of service delivery, process documentation, and knowledge … management. This leader will lead our capabilities in creating one SB employee experience, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Implementation: Develop and execute a strategic plan to unify our location-based teams to drive one employee experience. Enhancement of Self Service Capabilities : Leverage technology, data and AI/ML to evolve … policy development and drive an audit culture Experience and Professional Qualifications A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in HR operations or HR technology, with a focus on strategic planning, data and analysis, and process optimization. Strong legal and regulatory knowledge and experience in both the UK and US labor markets Experience with establishing new HR processes and More ❯

time and to the highest quality standards. You will play a crucial role in fostering an environment of collaboration, growth, and innovation within the team. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and leadership, and you are committed to building strong teams that deliver impactful solutions, we want to hear from you! We are seeking … best practices in software engineering, coding standards, and architectural patterns within a C#.NET environment. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and deliver on strategic initiatives. Software Delivery & Quality: Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of features and solutions. Champion a strong testing culture, promoting test More ❯

Stockport (onsite) Package: Circa £75k Car Allowance Bonus (Market Leading Pension) Benefits Opportunity Overview Our client is seeking an accomplished Head of IT & Cybersecurity to lead and manage the strategic direction, security and IT infrastructure. This is a high-impact role responsible for safeguarding critical systems, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence across IT and cybersecurity functions. The ideal … Azure, AWS, hybrid environments). Compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST). Experience managing ERP systems, IT budgets, and projects. Industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCNP, CEH, ITIL). Preferred. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value. Proactive problem-solver, adept at managing risks and driving continuous improvement. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, capable of influencing More ❯

role is ideal for an experienced JD Edwards CNC Engineer with a strong background in Managed Services, capable of managing multiple priorities and customers. The ideal candidate is innovative, strategic, and adept at creating customer-centric business solutions while navigating evolving versions of EnterpriseOne. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver with wide-ranging troubleshooting skills, including experience … ReportsNow, AllOut Security). Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) experience is a strong plus. Soft Skills: Ability to quickly learn new technologies and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, comfortable working directly with customers and internal management. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you More ❯

commercially driven leader to join our Global Education Supplies (GES) division and take responsibility for driving growth, margin and customer value across a diverse portfolio. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for high-impact business development, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a national team and make a tangible difference. Who we are Global Education … customer base in over 90 countries, GES is entering a transformational phase focused on international growth, new product development, marketing investment and operational excellence. Why this role matters As Strategic Accounts Manager , you will lead a team of Business Development Managers and Internal Sales Executives to deliver revenue and margin growth across our education supply brands. This is a … senior leadership role focused on expanding our strategic customer base, enhancing performance, and aligning business development activity with the wider goals of GES and CSG. What you'll be doing Leading, mentoring and developing a team of four Business Development Managers and three Internal Sales Executives Designing and delivering tailored training and performance improvement strategies Developing and executing a More ❯

hours per week) Are you an experienced business development professional with a passion for the rail industry? Do you thrive in high-impact roles where your commercial acumen and strategic insight drive real business success? Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager to shape the future of … a rail, telecommunications and security systems business across the UK and beyond. Imagine This (Your Key Responsibilities): Driving Strategic Growth:You’ll take charge of identifying and developing new business opportunities in the UK rail market, with a key focus on Telecoms, SCADA, Cyber Security, and Station Information & Security Systems (SISS). You’ll help shape and deliver a … track record in value-based selling and opportunity capture Commercial acumen and high integrity in stakeholder engagement Agile, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities Confident communicator and strategic influencer Willingness to travel within the UK when required Degree (or equivalent) in a technical or business-related field (desirable) Experience in UK rail telecommunications and station systems (desirable More ❯

capabilities to support a major financial institution. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering business-critical projects, with a particular focus on risk and control, reporting, strategic change, and business process improvements. Key Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth business analysis to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities. Support change and transformation initiatives across the risk and control … environment. Strong knowledge of Business Analysis techniques, tools, and best practices. Demonstrated ability to support change and transformation initiatives. Experience in Reporting and Analysis, including interpreting complex data sets. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into actionable solutions. Strong experience in Process Improvements and Business Process Re-Engineering (BPR). Excellent communication skills, both written and More ❯

and financial modelling requirements. Both will demand advanced debt curve and payment curve analysis, as well as strong financial planning to support scalable, sustainable growth.This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role offering real influence at board level. You’ll work closely with the CEO, leadership team, and investors to shape financial direction, improve commercial performance, and ensure rigorous … control across the group.Key Responsibilities: Own and deliver the group’s financial strategy, aligned to evolving business goals Provide strategic insight and challenge as a true business partner to the CEO and senior leadership Lead on financial modelling, investment planning, and funding scenarios Drive high-quality reporting, forecasting, and board-level insight Manage investor and lender relationships, including funding … entity simplification What We’re Looking For: Experienced Finance Director or CFO from a scaling or regulated environment Strong technical background in group finance, forecasting, and commercial modelling A strategic thinker who is also comfortable rolling up their sleeves Skilled communicator and stakeholder manager at board level ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified What’s on Offer: Executive role More ❯

work with internal teams to resolve tech issues with minimal disruption What We are Looking For: Strong background in IT infrastructure within a multi-site or retail environment A strategic thinker who still enjoys getting their hands dirty now and then Experienced with hardware, software, networking , and managing third-party vendors Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to remain … teams at all levels Why this role Our client is a well-established, national retail business with a strong presence and ambitious growth plans. You’ll join a forward-thinking leadership team who understand the value of IT and give you the autonomy to deliver real change. Whether it's implementing cutting-edge solutions or making the day-to More ❯