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Chief Financial Officer (PE backed business) \n Location: Southampton (Hybrid) \n Salary: £180,000 - £250,000 + Bonus, Equity and Benefits \n The Opportunity \n Our client is a market-leading UK outsourced services business with a long-established operating history, a blue-chip customer base and significant opportunities for future growth, including a SaaS platform. \n Having recently secured private equity investment, the business is entering an exciting new phase of development. With a clear growth agenda and a focus on building a more scalable, commercially driven platform, the organisation is now seeking to appoint an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to partner the CEO, Board and investors in delivering its value creation strategy. \n We are specifically seeking a proven private equity CFO with a track record of creating value across multiple investment cycles, supporting M&A and organic growth strategies and helping businesses prepare for successful exit events. The successful candidate will understand the pace, rigour and accountability required to deliver returns for investors whilst supporting sustainable long-term growth. \n This is a high-profile leadership appointment, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, strengthen governance, drive operational performance and help position the business for a successful future exit. \n The role presents a rare opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at a defining stage in its evolution, working alongside a supportive leadership team and engaged investors to deliver a clearly defined growth and value creation agenda. \n The Person \n We are seeking an intellectually strong, commercially astute and highly credible finance leader who combines strategic perspective with operational execution. \n You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience operating as a CFO within private equity-backed businesses and a demonstrable track record of delivering value creation initiatives, M&A, driving growth and supporting successful investment outcomes. \n Why Apply? \n This is an opportunity to join an ambitious private equity-backed business at a defining stage in its evolution. \n In return, the successful candidate can expect: \n\n • Base salary of £180,000 - £250,000, with flexibility for an exceptional individual.\n, • Performance-related bonus.\n, • Meaningful equity participation aligned to long-term value creation.\n, • Direct exposure to Board-level decision making and investor engagement.\n, • The opportunity to shape the growth strategy, finance function and future exit journey of the business.\n, • A genuine leadership role with significant influence over the future direction and success of the organisation.\n\n Confidentiality & Application Information \n All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. \n Applicants are encouraged to include their current location, or intended relocation plans, on their CV to support the recruitment process. \n Please only apply for this position if you have a current Right to Work status in the UK, as unfortunately the employer is not able to support Work Visas or Sponsorship. \n CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.

hackajob is partnering directly with Leonardo to hire for this role. \n Job Description: \n Your Impact \n A Chief Project Engineer is required to join the Comms and Force Protection business group, covering Naval Systems. \n Within the Naval Systems IPT, the projects are diverse and exciting. There is a portfolio of work from core products that have been in service for many years, requiring support alongside for... \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Job Description: Your impact Are you a Systems Engineer who loves contributing to the UKs Defence Industry and making impactful change? We are looking for a Principal or Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical support within the Cyber and Electro Magnetic Activities (CEMA) and Integrated Communication Systems (ICS) business group, covering Naval Systems. Within the Naval Systems IPT, the projects are diverse and exciting. There is a portfolio of work from core products that have been in service for many years, requiring support alongside forward looking developments, technology demonstrators and research projects. With customer intimacy and close collaboration with other organisations across the industry, we work to achieve a market leading position in products primarily relating to RF, Comms and Networking based domains. The opportunity to be involved as a Principal or Lead Systems Engineer represents a chance to be at the heart of a range of technologies and exciting projects across the full engineering lifecycle. In this role, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary IPT, supporting the current Chief Project Engineers who are the technical leaders for our products and projects. These projects will push the boundaries of innovation, technology, and the ingenuity of our engineering community to provide the required level of performance and capability of our various customers. Key Responsibility Areas: Own the technical solution for your system or sub-system, as delegated by the SDA, through all phases of the solution development by representing Leonardo with external stakeholders and representing the Line of Business with internal stakeholders to ensure all elements of Product development are considered as part of the integrated solution As a technical lead on the project, ensuring governance is followed and that you keep up to date on related processes and requirements Work closely with the SDA and wider development teams and supply chain to ensure that your system or subsystem is developed to meets the requirements flowed down from the higher system level requirements, taking into account the End Users need and looking to understand their Concept of Use and Operation Ensure your system or subsystem is compliant with any performance, legislative and contractual requirements, with a strategy for completing a traceable evidence set in place and that any deviations to compliance are clearly recorded and managed appropriately Support the assembly of evidence for your systems or subsystem to validate, verify and qualify in support of a Certificate of Design or Declaration of Design Performance Ensure robust quality, performance, cost and time trade-offs are undertaken and then to establish the technical solution coherent with the agreed budgets and timescales Provide technical direction, control, evaluation and recommendations with respect to risks and opportunities for your system or subsystem Lead and mentor more junior members of the technical team to enable a cost effective design programme and good product solution results Manage and communicate issues and opportunities to the Systems Design Authority What you'll bring The Principal or Lead Systems Engineer will need to: Be able to achieve Design Authority (DA) status for systems and/or sub-systems, approved by the SDA and Chief Engineer Design Integrity, in accordance with the Leonardo Design Integrity framework. Work as a technical lead within their area of specialism, to ensure our products are implemented in accordance with the design and architecture approved by the SDA Ensure independent product assurance through Design Reviews and ensuring company processes are adhered to (eg functional reviews) Be responsible for ensuring the delivered product design, compliance, safety and integrity under the supervision of the SDA Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team in close partnership with key stakeholders. You really must have: A strong background in development of complex military products Have experience in developing systems solutions within at least one of the following: IP networking, RF or Comms domains. Experience of working with Requirements, Test, Qualification and Acceptance strategies. Experience of managing the Design Standard and associated Configuration Management. Experience in gaining Design Certification and Customer Acceptance. Have the ability to develop technical solutions, compliant with requirements within agreed programme budgets and timescales. Have the ability to produce innovative system solutions. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to be able to interact with SMEs and End Users of various nationalities regarding a wide range of technical and operational topics. Be a self-motivated leader and team player capable of working with minimal direction. It would be nice if you had: Knowledge of IP networking, RF and Comms equipment in the customer domain Experience of developing products for Naval platforms Knowledge of Training Development Knowledge of Software Development Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline (or equivalent) Chartered engineer / member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Have substantial analytical and technical problem solving skills. This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Range: Principal Engineer £54k - £71k Lead Engineer - £67k - £81k Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment. Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Southampton Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid TPBN1_UKTJ

Svitzer Southampton is seeking a Marine Engineer to maintain and operate high-power tug machinery in a live port environment. You will join a small professional team, with a clear route to Chief Engineer, and access to company-funded training, pension, life cover, and private medical insurance.

Chief Financial Officer (PE backed business). With a clear growth agenda and a focus on building a more scalable, commercially driven platform, the organisation is now seeking to appoint an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to partner the CEO, Board and investors in delivering its value creation

A Chief Project Engineer is required to join the Comms and Force Protection business group, covering Naval Systems. In this role, you will support the current Sector Chief Engineer who is the technical leader for the current product range and future product developments. The Chief Project Engineer w

The Role The Chief Engineer will take overall responsibility for engineering assurance across key programmes, working closely with engineering teams, programme leadership, senior stakeholders and the customer. As part of this growth, we are looking to appoint a Chief Engineer to provide technical l

Our client is a national mapping agency. Head of Services Full Time | Salary c£90k (depending on experience) Our client Headquarters Southampton | Hybrid working (4 days in office) Who we are We are our client, Great Britain's national mapping service and a global leader in geospatial data and technology. For over 230 years, our data has helped governments, businesses and communities make better decisions about the world around them. The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Services to join us in a pivotal leadership role - at the heart of our client's digital transformation. As Head of Services, reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will define and lead the vision, product strategy and delivery of a portfolio of digital services across our Government, Business and Consumer markets. You will operate at the intersection of Product, Technology, Data and Customer functions, ensuring a cohesive and aligned portfolio that delivers real value today while positioning our client to capitalise on future market opportunities. This is a unique opportunity to shape how our client delivers services at scale, influence strategic direction, and play a key role in driving growth across sectors. You'll also build and leverage strong internal and external networks—including industry and government stakeholders—to ensure our services remain relevant, competitive and impactful. What You'll Do Define and lead the vision and strategy for our client's digital services portfolio, using market insight, customer needs and expert input to drive business outcomes. Own and shape a cohesive, prioritised portfolio roadmap for our services, aligning with Customer, Data and Technology strategies and capabilities. Develop and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships across Product, Technology, Data and Customer teams to deliver shared outcomes. Lead multi-year strategic planning across the portfolio, ensuring investments are aligned, prioritised and deliver maximum value. Take accountability for portfolio performance, ensuring delivery against business success measures and acting as an escalation point to resolve challenges. Remove delivery barriers and drive pace across a complex, cross-functional environment. Build, lead and develop a high-performing product team, growing capability in digital product strategy, product management and service delivery with deep commercial and economic rigor. Drive a culture of continuous service improvement, unlocking value through innovation, better data and enhanced customer experiences. Engage and influence senior stakeholders internally and externally, building credibility and insight to support long-term growth. Communicate strategy and direction clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leaders, partners and policy stakeholders. About You You are a strategic and commercially minded leader with a strong track record of managing complex digital product or service portfolios. You combine big-picture thinking with the ability to drive delivery and outcomes at pace. You will bring: Significant experience in senior leadership roles within digital product, service or portfolio management environments, across at least two of B2B, B2G & B2C environments. Strong experience in analysing and understanding market needs – with a natural empathy for customers, their contexts and their challenges that leads to valuable strategic insight Proven ability to define and deliver digital service portfolio strategies that drive measurable business value. Strong commercial acumen, with experience owning performance, prioritisation and investment decisions. Deep experience of working cross-functionally across Product, Technology, Data and Customer teams, creating alignment and momentum across multiple disciplines around a shared outcome. The ability to lead and influence at senior levels, building trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders. Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, building capability and empowering others to succeed. A disciplined, outcome-focused approach, with the ability to make effective trade-offs in complex environments. An understanding of the issues and practices associated with data licensing. As our client Leader Operating principally at the “Leading the Organisation” level in our client Leadership Framework, you will lead through Engage, Grow and Deliver—creating the clarity, capability and environment that enable your people and teams to succeed, and: Engage – create clarity and alignment through a compelling narrative, build trusted relationships and foster a connected, inclusive environment Grow – strengthen capability and ways of working, enabling sustainable performance and leading change across the system Deliver – drive strategic outcomes with clear accountability, pace and continuous improvement Our Principles? At our client, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Throughout our hiring process we will assess competence assessing alignment in how you: Clear the path – Cut the noise, simplify and remove blockers so work can move at pace Seek the story – Listen fully, build understanding, fact-check assumptions and speak up Do what matters – Focus on value, make deliberate stop/start/continue decisions, and recognise the contribution of others The Rewards We want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work. Our benefits include: Competitive salary and pension (our client contribute up to 12.07%) Performance-related bonus (where applicable) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Enhanced family leave, including paid partner leave Hybrid and flexible working options Learning and development support, coaching and mentoring Free subscription to its mapping app and access to wellbeing support Volunteering leave and matched fundraising Location We embrace a hybrid working model at our client, supporting flexibility and collaboration. This role is looking for in person presence a minimum of 4 days a week. You'll be based at our headquarters in Southampton, and we anticipate you will spend an average of four days a week on-site, working closely with colleagues to drive alignment and impact. Security Our client conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS)). Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role. How to apply Please upload your CV and A covering letter outlining your motivation for applying for the role and the value you believe you can bring. Interviews will take place in person at our client Head office. Closing date: Friday 14 August 2026 @ 23:59pm Inclusion We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process. Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within our client. Skills required for this role: Business Strategies, Communication, Employee Relations, Influencing, Insight, Interpersonal Communication, Long Term Planning, Mentorship, People Management, Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Teamwork JBRP1_UKTJ

Our client is a national mapping agency. Head of Resilience Full Time | £72,996.00 - £85,162.00 (dependent on experience) Hybrid (minimum of 4 days a week in Southampton) *Must be able to hold SC clearance. Who we are We are our client, Great Britain's national mapping service and a pioneer in geospatial technology. With over 230 years of trusted data, we empower better decisions, deeper understanding, and meaningful connections to the places we live, move through, and care for. Help build an organisation that can thrive through uncertainty At our client, resilience is not simply about responding to disruption. It's about ensuring we can continue to deliver nationally important services, protect our customers and partners, and adapt successfully in an increasingly complex operating environment. We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Head of Resilience to lead the development and delivery of our enterprise-wide resilience capability. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, you will continue to develop resilience as a core organisational capability, ensuring our client can anticipate, withstand, respond to and recover from a wide range of threats and disruptive events. This includes everything from operational disruption and technology failure to supply chain challenges, national emergencies and evolving external risks. As a member of the Security & Resilience Leadership Team, you will shape the strategic direction of resilience across the organisation, ensuring business continuity, crisis management and organisational preparedness are embedded within our operating model and culture. You will work closely with senior leaders, technology teams, security specialists and external partners to strengthen our ability to deliver critical services under all conditions. What you'll be doing You will provide leadership for organisational resilience across our client, developing a clear resilience roadmap aligned to enterprise risk, organisational priorities and government expectations. You will establish and mature our business continuity and crisis management capabilities, ensuring plans are practical, tested and continually improved. The role will include: Leading the evolution of our client's organisational resilience capability and maturity journey. Designing and embedding effective business continuity, crisis management and incident response frameworks. Preparing the organisation through exercising, scenario planning and resilience testing. Supporting Executive and Senior Leaders during incidents, helping drive structured and informed decision-making under pressure. Building trusted relationships with government bodies, emergency services, suppliers and critical partners. Creating a culture where resilience is understood as everyone's responsibility. Developing resilience knowledge, awareness and capability across the organisation through training, coaching and exercises. What we're looking for You will be an experienced resilience professional with a proven track record of leading organisational resilience, business continuity or crisis management capabilities within a complex environment. You will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, bringing both credibility and calm leadership when it matters most You'll likely bring: Significant experience of organisational resilience, business continuity and crisis management. An understanding of government resilience expectations, national infrastructure, or similarly complex operating environments. Experience improving organisational capability through structured maturity approaches and continuous improvement. The ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex risks into practical action. Experience designing and leading exercises, training and preparedness activities. A collaborative leadership style that builds confidence, capability and accountability across diverse teams. Why join us? This is an opportunity to help develop and shape a critical strategic capability within one of the UK's most trusted organisations. You will play a key role in helping our client navigate uncertainty while continuing to deliver the services that organisations, businesses and citizens rely on every day. As our client Leader Operating at the Leading Other Leaders level within our client Leadership Framework, you will lead through Engage, Grow and Deliver, creating the environment, capability and alignment needed for teams and leaders to succeed. Engage – Build trust, alignment and shared purpose across teams, functions and stakeholders. Grow – Develop leaders, strengthen capability and prepare the organisation for future challenges and opportunities. Deliver – Drive joined-up outcomes through effective decision-making, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Through your leadership, you'll help create a culture where security is understood as a shared responsibility, enabling informed decision-making, innovation and trust across our client. The Rewards We want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work. Our benefits include: Competitive salary and pension (our client contribute up to 12.07%) Performance-related bonus (where applicable) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Enhanced family leave, including paid partner leave Hybrid and flexible working options Learning and development support, coaching and mentoring Free subscription to its mapping app and access to wellbeing support Volunteering leave and matched fundraising Location & working pattern We embrace a hybrid working model at our client, because we believe in flexibility and balance. You'll be based at our fantastic HQ in Southampton, where you'll be expected to spend a minimum of 4 days per week leading and collaborating face-to-face with colleagues. Security *Must be able to hold SC clearance. A key requirement of this role is the ability to obtain Security Clearance. Our client conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Closing Date - Sunday 4th October 2026 at 23:59pm. How to Apply Please submit your CV and Covering letter to support the above criteria Inclusion We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process. Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within our client. Skills required for this role: Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Testing, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Resilience, Enterprise Crisis Management, Managing Partner Relationships, Operational Resilience, Relationship Building, Resilience Planning, Scenario Planning, Stakeholder Influence JBRP1_UKTJ

Our client is a national mapping agency. Head of Information Security Full Time | £89,411.00 - £104,313.00 (dependent on experience) Hybrid (minimum of 4 days a week in Southampton) *Must be able to hold DV clearance. Who we are We are our client, Great Britain's national mapping service and a pioneer in geospatial technology. With over 230 years of trusted data, we empower better decisions, deeper understanding, and meaningful connections to the places we live, move through, and care for. Help create the confidence that enables our client to thrive in a digital world At our client, information security is about more than protecting systems and managing cyber threats. It's about creating the trust and confidence that allows our organisation to innovate, grow and deliver nationally important services every day. As technology continues to evolve, security plays a vital role in helping us make informed decisions, manage risk effectively and deliver trusted digital services. We believe the most effective security teams don't simply protect against threats. They help organisations move forward with confidence, balancing risk, resilience and opportunity. We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Head of Information Security to lead the delivery and continual improvement of our Information Security capability. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, you will help shape the direction of Information Security at our client while leading the services, controls and operational activities that keep our organisation secure. As a member of the Security & Resilience Leadership Team, you'll contribute to the development of security strategy and be accountable for translating that strategy into effective capabilities, services and outcomes. Working closely with colleagues across technology, product, operations and corporate functions, you will ensure security is practical, proportionate and embedded in the way we deliver services and manage risk. What you'll be doing You'll lead the day-to-day operation, delivery and continual improvement of our client's Information Security capability, ensuring our security services, controls and processes remain effective, proportionate and aligned to organisational priorities. You will be accountable for: Contributing to the development and delivery of the Security Strategy and roadmap. Leading and continually improving Information Security capabilities, services and operating models, ensuring they meet organisational needs and support business objectives. Providing expert Information Security advice, guidance and assurance, ensuring security is embedded in business change, projects, products and technology delivery. Leading the response to cyber and information security incidents and ensuring emerging threats and vulnerabilities are effectively managed. Leading cyber and information security risk management activities, ensuring risks and controls are managed in line with organisational risk appetite and governance requirements. Developing security reporting, metrics and insights that support decision-making, provide visibility of Information security performance and demonstrate the effectiveness of security controls. Leading the ongoing review and improvement of Information Security capabilities, services and operating models, ensuring they evolve in line with organisational priorities, emerging threats and industry good practice. Building strong partnerships across our client and with external stakeholders to strengthen security outcomes, organisational awareness and shared accountability for security. As our client Leader Operating at the Leading Other Leaders level within our client Leadership Framework, you will lead through Engage, Grow and Deliver, creating the environment, capability and alignment needed for teams and leaders to succeed. Engage – Build trust, alignment and shared purpose across teams, functions and stakeholders. Grow – Develop leaders, strengthen capability and prepare the organisation for future challenges and opportunities. Deliver – Drive joined-up outcomes through effective decision-making, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Through your leadership, you'll help create a culture where security is understood as a shared responsibility, enabling informed decision-making, innovation and trust across our client. What we're looking for You'll be an experienced leader with a track record of developing and leading information security, cyber security or related risk capabilities within a complex environment. You will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery and be comfortable working across organisational boundaries to deliver meaningful outcomes. You'll likely bring: Significant experience leading information security, cyber security or security operations functions. Strong understanding of information security risk management, security assurance, threat management and vulnerability management. Knowledge of recognised security frameworks, standards, maturity models and related industry good practice. Experience developing capabilities, services or operating models through structured maturity approaches and continuous improvement. The ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex security challenges into practical organisational outcomes. Experience using data, reporting and insights to support decision-making and drive performance improvement. Experience building productive relationships with government organisations, regulators, industry partners or external security communities. A collaborative leadership style that develops capability, builds trust and enables others to succeed. Why join us? This is an opportunity to lead the continued development of Information Security at our client, helping ensure security remains effective, practical and aligned to organisational priorities. You'll play a key role in helping protect the information, systems and services that support customers, partners and the wider public, while ensuring security enables the organisation to innovate, grow and deliver with confidence. In return, you'll have the opportunity to influence organisational outcomes, develop capability across the business and help create a secure, resilient and trusted environment that supports our client's long-term success. We know that great candidates don't always meet every requirement listed. If this opportunity excites you and you believe you can make a positive contribution, we'd love to hear from you. We value different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, and we know that diverse teams help us make better decisions, solve problems more effectively and achieve stronger outcomes for our customers and communities The Rewards? We want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work. Our benefits include: Competitive salary and pension (our client contribute up to 12.07%) Performance-related bonus (where applicable) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Enhanced family leave, including paid partner leave Hybrid and flexible working options Learning and development support, coaching and mentoring Free subscription to its mapping app and access to wellbeing support Volunteering leave and matched fundraising Location & working pattern We embrace a hybrid working model at our client, because we believe in flexibility and balance. You'll be based at our fantastic HQ in Southampton, where you'll be expected to spend a minimum of 4 days per week leading and collaborating face-to-face with colleagues. Security *Must be able to hold DV clearance. A key requirement of this role is the ability to obtain and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Our client conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Closing Date - Sunday 4th October 2026 at 23:59pm. How to Apply Please submit your CV and Covering letter to support the above criteria Inclusion We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process. Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within our client. Skills required for this role: Government Security, Information Technology Security, Information Technology Strategies, Line Management Experience, National Security Law, Security Management, Security Programming, Security Standards, Security Tools, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy Development JBRP1_UKTJ

Chief Product Engineer role involving system design, product assurance, and technical leadership for diverse naval systems projects, focusing on RF, Comms, and Networking.

Chief Financial Officer (PE backed business) Location: Southampton (Hybrid) Salary: £180,000 - £250,000 + Bonus, Equity and Benefits The Opportunity Our client is a market-leading UK outsourced services business with a long-established operating history, a blue-chip customer base and significant opportunities for future growth, including a SaaS platform. Having recently secured private equity investment, the business is entering an exciting new phase of development. With a clear growth agenda and a focus on building a more scalable, commercially driven platform, the organisation is now seeking to appoint an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to partner the CEO, Board and investors in delivering its value creation strategy. We are specifically seeking a proven private equity CFO with a track record of creating value across multiple investment cycles, supporting M&A and organic growth strategies and helping businesses prepare for successful exit events. The successful candidate will understand the pace, rigour and accountability required to deliver returns for investors whilst supporting sustainable long-term growth. This is a high-profile leadership appointment, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, strengthen governance, drive operational performance and help position the business for a successful future exit. The role presents a rare opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at a defining stage in its evolution, working alongside a supportive leadership team and engaged investors to deliver a clearly defined growth and value creation agenda. The Person We are seeking an intellectually strong, commercially astute and highly credible finance leader who combines strategic perspective with operational execution. You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience operating as a CFO within private equity-backed businesses and a demonstrable track record of delivering value creation initiatives, M&A, driving growth and supporting successful investment outcomes. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join an ambitious private equity-backed business at a defining stage in its evolution. In return, the successful candidate can expect: Base salary of £180,000 - £250,000, with flexibility for an exceptional individual. Performance-related bonus. Meaningful equity participation aligned to long-term value creation. Direct exposure to Board-level decision making and investor engagement. The opportunity to shape the growth strategy, finance function and future exit journey of the business. A genuine leadership role with significant influence over the future direction and success of the organisation. Confidentiality & Application Information All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. Applicants are encouraged to include their current location, or intended relocation plans, on their CV to support the recruitment process. Please only apply for this position if you have a current Right to Work status in the UK, as unfortunately the employer is not able to support Work Visas or Sponsorship. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website

Chief Engineer – Maritime Defence- Permanent- Salary negotiable, circa £120,000 Copello is working in partnership with an established marine technology organisation that is expanding its presence and capability within the UK Defence sector. As part of this growth, we are looking to appoint a Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership, engineering assurance and governance across a portfolio of complex maritime and subsea programmes. This is a senior and influential position, acting as a Technical Authority within the organisation and providing confidence that engineering activities, technical decisions and solutions meet the required standards throughout the full engineering lifecycle. The Role The Chief Engineer will take overall responsibility for engineering assurance across key programmes, working closely with engineering teams, programme leadership, senior stakeholders and the customer. Responsibilities will include: • Acting as a senior Technical Authority across complex maritime and defence programmes., • Providing overall engineering assurance, governance and technical oversight., • Ensuring appropriate engineering processes, standards and controls are applied throughout the full engineering lifecycle., • Providing technical leadership across systems, integration, design, development, verification, validation and acceptance activities., • Reviewing and challenging technical decisions, engineering risks and programme assumptions., • Supporting technical reviews and ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, robust and appropriate for their intended operational environment., • Working closely with customers and stakeholders across the UK Defence community., • Providing technical guidance and leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams., • Supporting the continued development of engineering capability, processes and technical governance as the organisation grows. About You We are looking for an established senior engineering leader with significant experience within the UK Defence maritime environment. You are likely to have: • A strong Defence engineering background, ideally within maritime, naval, submarine or subsea programmes., • Experience of subsea systems, underwater technology, autonomous maritime systems or similarly complex marine systems., • Previous experience operating as a Chief Engineer, Technical Authority, Engineering Authority, Engineering Director or equivalent senior technical leader., • Strong knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements and concept development through design, integration, verification, validation, qualification and acceptance., • Experience providing engineering assurance and technical governance on complex programmes., • The credibility to challenge technical decisions and provide independent engineering judgement at senior level., • Experience working directly with UK Defence customers and stakeholders, ideally including the MOD and/or Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA)., • Strong systems engineering and multidisciplinary engineering understanding., • The ability to communicate complex technical matters effectively with engineers, programme teams, senior leadership and customers. This is an opportunity to take a senior technical leadership position within an organisation bringing advanced marine technology into the UK Defence environment at a significant point in its growth. The organisation operates a flexible hybrid model. Candidates will need to be able to work from the company's Hampshire office approximately two days per week, although there is flexibility around remote working depending on programme and customer requirements. Due to the nature of the work, candidates will need to be eligible to obtain the appropriate UK Security Clearance. For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Victoria at Copello on (phone number removed)

Hays HR are delighted to be partnering with an organisation seeking an experienced Learning & Talent Specialist / Organisational Development Manager to support the delivery of a newly launched People Strategy, in Hampshire. Initial 10 - 12 months fixed term contact to start ASAP in September/October. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation at a pivotal point in its transformation journey. Following a significant period of organisational change and growth, a new strategic focus has been established around Talent, Growth, Culture, Inclusion and Leadership. As a result, an interim Learning & Talent Specialist is required to lead several high-profile people projects that will have a lasting impact on workforce capability, leadership development and employee experience. This role requires an individual who can quickly assess organisational needs, build momentum and deliver tangible outcomes from day one. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will take ownership of several strategically important projects, including the implementation of a new Learning Management System (LMS), the creation of Learning & Development frameworks, talent and succession plans, and the leadership development programmes that support the organisation's long-term ambitions.A scoping exercise for the LMS has already been completed, however the successful candidate will lead the project from this point, establishing governance, developing implementation plans, driving delivery to roll out and implementation. You will also play a key role in strengthening the organisation's reputation as an employer of choice through innovative talent, learning and leadership initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead the implementation and project management of a new Learning Management System. Design and develop a learning and development framework that supports employees at all levels. Create engaging learning resources and development programmes aligned to organisational objectives. Develop a comprehensive induction and onboarding framework, including mandatory training pathways. Design and implement talent management, succession planning and workforce development frameworks. Review and enhance existing performance management approaches to strengthen organisational capability. Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to embed a culture of continuous learning and development. Utilise people data and workforce insights to inform decision-making and measure impact. Support the delivery of a forward-thinking People Strategy centred on talent, growth and leadership development. About You We are keen to speak with experienced Talent, Learning & Development or Organisational Development professionals who can demonstrate a strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. You will ideally bring: CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience. Significant experience within Talent Development, Organisational Development, Talent Management or Learning Partner roles. Proven experience implementing learning platforms (LMS) or talent management systems. Experience designing succession planning and workforce planning frameworks. Strong knowledge of learning, leadership and capability development. Experience developing and embedding performance management approaches. Experience of designing & commissioning Leadership & Development Programmes Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Strong project management capability with the ability to work autonomously and at pace. Data-driven decision-making skills with the ability to translate insights into practical action.The Offer The opportunity to work alongside an inspirational Organisational Development focused Chief of People who will support this individual to achieve the organisational goals of a new Learning & Development offer. This role is for an initial 10 to 12-month fixed term contract Full Time - 37 hours per week / 5 days Based at sites in Southern Hampshire - circa 4 days per week on-site, but some flexibility may be available depending on the needs of the tasks at hand. 35 days holiday + Bank holiday Pension SchemeIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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