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The Chief Financial Officer will lead the team through a period of positive growth for the college. Client Details This educational organisation is based in Portsmouth and has a turnover of approximately 40 million per year. The CFO will safeguard the college's long-term financial sustainability, support excellent governance, and enable the delivery of the college's educational mission and strategic ambitions Description • Build strong, effective relationships with the Chair of Governors and the Chairs of Audit and Finance & Resources Committees., • Lead the development and delivery of a robust, long-term financial strategy aligned to the College's strategic objectives., • Advise the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Governors on funding options, borrowing, grants and investment structures to support sustainable capital development., • Provide visible, credible leadership to a high-performing finance function, promoting professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement. A successful Chief Financial Officer should have: • A strong background in accounting and finance within the not-for-profit sector., • Professional qualifications in finance or accountin...

* * LOCATION: Milton Keynes with occasional travel HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent opportunity CLOSING DATE: 15/5/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We’re looking for a highly experienced and inspirational commercial leader with a significant sales based background within a Captive Automotive Financial Services organisation and/or OEM. You'll report into our CEO and will drive our business forward through our teams in Sales, Sales Compliance and Development and, through strong, productive relationships across Volkswagen Group, our dealer network and brands. In this pivotal and influential position you will use your extensive commercial leadership skills to develop and deliver the Retail Sales strategy to maximise distribution channels, while creating opportunities and optimising new routes to market. You will role model our Guiding Principles, build a culture of psychological safety and inclusion and, provide ethical leadership to deliver great customer outcomes. What you’ll bring: You’ll be a forward thinking, strategic and motivational leader who delivers results through people, cross-functional teams, and 3rd parties to support the delivery of volume, breadth, and profit objectives. You’ll have a progressive and developmental mindset with demonstrable experience of developing strategic commercial initiatives. Essential experience & skills you’ll need to be a success in this role: • You have extensive experience in customer-facing environments with specific skills implementing and managing risk strategies, strong financial management, leading cross functional teams and functional management., • Through your experience of developing and managing customer facing processes, you have ensured fair treatment, transparency, value to customers and all other guidance from regulators has been accomplished., • More generally, you’ll have experience within regulated environments - ideally by the FCA along with a deep understanding of the UK business governance and regulatory regime and requirements implementation com pliance monitoring and management specifically, in organisations of a comparable size and scale., • You have successfully driven change and you're comfortable in dynamic, changing environments in a leading role., • You have well-developed emotional intelligence, influencing and communication skills which you can use to share information, listen, and create two-way dialogue that builds openness and commitment and, involve others to maximise contribution overall., • With great skills of analysis, you can interpret issues objectively to make sound decisions for the business that uphold our customer needs and good customer outcomes as a priority, • You are highly proactive, flexible, pragmatic, and able to react appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances and demands., • You'll effortlessly fit into the Commercial leadership structure with the potential for growth within FS or the OEM., • You’re collaborative and ambitious and work in the interest of customer and stakeholders, even when your own objectives are challenged., • You’ll report to the Chief Executive Officer for VWFS UK Ltd and lead the Retail Sales department and the teams responsible for Finance Sales, Sales Compliance, Sales Development and Dealer Network Oversight., • You’ll be responsible for developing sales strategies, policies, and procedures for the UK VWFS Group companies., • Develop and maintain strong productive relationships across senior management, departments, brands and key stakeholders., • Your span of control is across VWFS UK, VW Bank GmbH and compliance is required across the European Organisational Handbook (E-OHB), the FCA and the European Central Bank (ECB)., • You’ll have a team of circa. 50 people who work with our dealer network of circa. 800 sites to drive FS and network performance., • Be an agent for change by embracing new ways of working, innovative technologies and agile attitudes to work promoting ‘minimal viable everything’ attitude to encourage a collective growth mind-set in support of modernisation of the business., • You’ll develop and implement plans to meet objectives through existing and new routes to market by utilising current and, establishing new relationships with 3rd party retailers, emerging technology, and tech providers., • Plan and deliver sales, margin and market penetration objectives., • Lead sales activity that complies with internal and external regulations with the Consumer Credit Sourcebook (CONC) taking precedence over conflicting guidelines – this includes Vulnerable customers, product suitability and transparency and, behaviours and competence of introducers of our products., • Use strong negotiation skills with our network and 3rd parties, to grow sales, protect margin and support good customer outcomes., • Effectively manage introducer relationships through a robust communication infrastructure, clear performance indicators, and development with corrective action in place as appropriate., • Lead the sales engagement with our Enterprise Risk Framework and develop robust and effective reporting to support transparency with regulators., • You’ll engage and cooperate with VW companies in the UK to coordinate and implement joint strategies and build and maintain an effective industry network., • You’ll play a leading role within our Credit Assessment & Retailer Services functions. What’s in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary on-target bonus of up to 25% (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you with the option to buy additional family cover/ and your family access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. The Retail Sales Director is a ‘Certified’ /Senior Manager role under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and the role holder is required to comply with the FCA’s Conduct Rules. A mandatory requirement of the SMCR is for VWFS to certify that the role holder is fit and proper to perform the duties on an ongoing basis.

Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing, midwifery, and allied health professionals in a group model with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. A strong commitment to professional development and quality care is essential.

Act as a full and engaged member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to collective leadership and organisational effectiveness. Profile A successful Chief Financial Officer should have: * A strong background in accounting and finance within the not‑for‑profit sector. The Chief Financi

A leading defence company in Fareham is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Operating Officer and other senior executives.

As an Executive Assistant you will support our Chief Operating Officer for Saab UK, as well as our Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director for Saab Seaeye, our Underwater Robotics Business. Prepare executives for meetings through agenda development, briefings, and document preparation. Experi

I am working with a Public Sector Organisation in the Isle of Wight who are looking for an Interim Strategic Director of Finance & S151 Officer. The role is part time (3 days a week) and paying £900 umbrella per day (inside IR35) Whilst some work will be able to be carried out remotely in an agile way, the nature of this role (Section 151) requires in person attendance at meetings on the Isle of Wight so the successful candidate should expect to spend significant time here. Job Purpose: To provide strategic leadership and oversight of the councils finance function, ensuring financial stewardship, robust governance, financial resilience and value for money in all council activities. As the designated Section 151 officer, ensure the discharge of statutory responsibilities for the proper administration of the councils financial affairs, including pensions, as the council is a pension administering authority for its LGPS fund. Deputise for the chief executive, assuming full responsibilities of head of paid service in their absence, including organisational leadership and emergency decision making. To play a key role in the overall leadership of the organisation, working collaboratively with Members and partners and serving as an ambassador for the island while fostering a higher-performing, motivated and engaged workforce committed to service excellence. The candidate will need to lead on: Financial policy, strategy and management All duties as the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer Implementation of transformation and improvement plans Management accounting and financial planning Strategic procurement Treasury management Internal audit and risk assurance Local Government Pension SchemeEssential skills include: Fully qualified CCAB accountant with substantial post qualification experience. Sound understanding of the Local Government Act 1972, specifically Section 151, and financial regulations governing local authorities Extensive experience of development and delivery of a medium-term financial strategy for a council with a gross budget exceeding £300m Successfully delivery of balanced budgets despite funding reductions. Able to support 'whole council transformation' to deliver significant efficiency savings. We need someone who can think commercially, innovatively and creatively about how funding is best deployed to support growth,Please only apply for this post if you have the essential skills and experience as mentioned above and happy to work in the Isle of Wight as and when needed. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free

We are seeking a visionary Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive to join our corporate leadership team and drive change to ensure we reach our goal of achieving a sustainable footing financially. The Strategic Director of Finance & Deputy Chief Executive will shape the Council's f

Interim Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive (s151 Officer). Key Responsibilities of the Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive (s151 Officer):. We’re seeking an Interim Strategic Director of Finance & Deputy Chief Executive to provide strategic leadership

With the current corporate plan coming to an end, alongside the retirement of the Chief Executive, this role will lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s next phase of strategy and corporate planning. This will require a focus on financial sustainability and alignment to ExtraCare�

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and ambitious Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next stage of development. Experience at senior management or executive level in higher education.

There is a category of opportunity that appears maybe once or twice in a career, where the science is real, the clinical evidence already exists, and the market is genuinely waiting to be opened by the right person.This is one of those opportunities, and it is being made available to a very specific

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Tile Hill Executive Recruitment is seeking a Chief Officer for SEND & Inclusion in Leeds.

Currently experiencing significant expansion, they are looking for a new executive board member through the appointment of a high calibre Group Technology Director.

A prominent charity organization in Greater London seeks a Chief Executive Officer.

Reporting to the Director of Children and Families, the Chief Officer for SEND & Inclusion will provide strategic leadership for Leeds’ local area SEND system, ensuring children and young people with SEND receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. To help lead this next phas

Executive Assistant to President and Chief Executive Officer. Our client is seeking an experienced EA to provide senior level support to the President and Chief Executive Officer. This role provides confidential, high quality, effective and proactive support to the RCoA President and Chief Executive

We are now seeking an outstanding Chief Executive to lead Coin Street into its next phase. As Chief Executive, you will provide strategic and commercial leadership to Coin Street, balancing financial performance with a clear social mission.

We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead Natural England through a critical period of transformation and delivery. Reporting to the Chair and serving as Accounting Officer, the CEO will be responsible for the organisation’s overall leadership, performance and governance, o

Currently experiencing significant expansion, they are looking for a new executive board member through the appointment of a high‑calibre Chief Operating Officer. Proven experience as Chief Operating Officer or in a relevant senior operational role.

Chief Officer for Family Help & Social Work.

Following a significant period of rebuilding and progress, we are now seeking an outstanding Chief Executive to lead the Trust into its next phase. As Chief Executive, you will be accountable for the quality, safety, experience and outcomes of services across mental health, learning disability and a

Manage a portfolio of senior‑executive relationships and collaborate with Senior Client Managers and Senior Account Executives on broader account planning. Provide executive advisory services to CSO members who work across all industries and business models. Define and deliver innovative solutions

PROSPECTUS is seeking a new CEO to provide strategic and collaborative leadership in a growing health charity dedicated to improving lives affected by Dravet Syndrome.The successful candidate will work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop a five-year strategy, manage day-to-day operations,

We now have a career-defining opportunity for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead York Mind into its next chapter, strengthening its impact and ensuring more people receive the support they deserve. The Chief Executive Officer will report to the Board of Trustees and will be responsible for the ov

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Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of FlightStory. Oversee personal logistics with care and confidentiality, enabling the executives’ personal worlds to run smoothly and sustainably alongside demanding professional commitments.

As Chief Executive, you will help shape the next chapter of ORR’s impact – guiding the organisation through ongoing transformation and sector reform, and ensuring our work continues to deliver for passengers, freight users, taxpayers and road users. As Chief Executive, you will balance a clear s

With a new strategy in its early stages, growing policy engagement and a clear ambition to strengthen long‑term sustainability, this is a pivotal moment for the Science Council as we seek our next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Deputise for the Chief Executive as Head of Paid Service, providing organisational leadership and emergency decision-making. Serve as designated Section 151 Officer, managing statutory duties for proper financial administration, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

To apply for the Executive Assistant to President and Chief Executive Officer opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below. Executive Assistant to President and Chief Executive Officer. This role provides confidential, high quality, effective and proactive support to the RCoA President and

The REC is seeking an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next phase of development, combining external authority with strong commercial and organisational leadership. Leading and developing a high-performing, people-focused executive team, fostering a culture of

Tile Hill Executive Recruitment is seeking a Chief Officer for Commissioning & Governance in Greater London, United Kingdom.

We are seeking a visionary Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive to join our corporate leadership team and drive change to ensure we reach our goal of achieving a sustainable footing financially. The Strategic Director of Finance & Deputy Chief Executive will shape the Council's f

The organisation is now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead it into its next phase. The Chief Executive will provide strategic and visible leadership to ensure Missing People continues to deliver high-impact support while strengthening its influence and sustainability.

Executive & Administrative Support.

Our client is a design‑led interior refurbishment and furniture business specialising in the education sector, with a strong reputation across private schools, academies and learning environments.The business delivers integrated solutions spanning design, refurbishment, furniture, and modular cons

You will support a Chief Creative Officer, managing a fast-paced schedule and providing both business and personal support. A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant for a temporary position in London.

We are seeking a Chief Executive to lead this strong and robust organisation with a distinguished heritage and standing in the research community.

A national charity in the UK seeks an experienced Interim Chief People Officer to join its Executive Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in executive leadership and organisational change within complex environments, along with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Executive Assistant to UK Chief Financial Officer. Our UK Chief Financial Officer is seeking an Executive Assistant who demonstrates initiative, anticipates challenges, and delivers solutions with confidence. Partner directly with the UK CFO, providing seamless executive support and acting as a trus

To help lead this next phase of improvement, we are recruiting three exceptional Chief Officers to join our Children and Families Directorate. Reporting to the Director of Children and Families, the Chief Officer for Commissioning & Governance will play a pivotal enabling role at the heart of the di

Hybrid (London-based, 1–2 days in the office).Are you looking for a CEO role where you can really make an impact on a global stage?.This is your opportunity to lead a well-regarded, fast-growing international law firm and shape what comes next.You’ll work directly with the equity partners and ta

At a pivotal point in its organisational journey, RNIB is seeking an experienced Interim Chief People Officer to join the Executive Leadership Team and play a critical role in strengthening organisational culture, performance, leadership capability, and long‑term organisational health. As a member