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MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE To act as a trusted Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and provide administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Marketing and Customer Affairs Officer and Chief People Officer, providing proactive, high‑quality support that enables effective leadership, decision‑making and delivery at pace. The role requires exceptional organisational skill, sound judgement, resilience under pressure and absolute attention to detail. The post‑holder will flex across priorities, respond calmly to changing demands, and provide seamless support to the wider Executives and Board as required. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Executive Support • Act as a highly trusted partner for the Chief Executive, supporting him to manage time, priorities and information flow with discretion and sound judgement, • Proactively anticipate upcoming pressures, risks and pinch points, ensuring the Chief Executive and wider Executives are fully prepared, • Take full ownership of travel arrangements, proactively anticipating and resolving issues in advance to ensure a seamless experience on arrival, • Provide administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer, Chief People Officer and Chief Marketing & Customer Affairs Officer, predominantly diary management and logistics, • Manage fast‑moving diaries where priorities can shift frequently, maintaining calm, accuracy and control at all times, • Handle sensitive and confidential matters with absolute discretion and attention to detail, • Provide flexible support across the Executive team, picking up work as needed to ensure business priorities are met including staff briefings, off-sites, employee events and client hospitality Investor relations • Provide support to ensure the IR programme is appropriately administered and organised, including scheduling of meetings outside the roadshow, assisting with shareholder letters and updating the IR database, • Half and Full Year investor roadshows; liaising with appropriate brokers to put together a roadshow schedule and information pack and ensuring that all logistics and necessary details and requirements are managed from start to finish, • Drafting and managing the internal results timetable, ensuring effective coordination with Corporate Affairs, the Company Secretary, and Finance teams to align key dates, approvals, and deliverables across the business Executive Board/Executive Committee • Maintain the Executive Board and Executive Committee calendar and prepare agenda and papers using Diligent Boards, • Organise logistics for all Exec Board/Executive Committee related meetings and events Plc Board • Provide support and liaison services to members of the Board and Board Committees, including issuing and amending meeting invitations, maintaining the Board calendar, administering Non-Executive Directors’ expenses and travel arrangements, assisting with the arrangements for Board and Board Committee meetings and general office support for the Non-Executive Directors, • Draft the annual schedule for subsidiary Board, Management and Risk & Controls meetings, • Produce tailored induction schedules and comprehensive information packs for new Executive Committee and Plc Board members, • Arrange venues for board meetings; 1:1 meetings involving board members, board dinners, strategy days, AGM and any other board event, • Organise refreshments for all board and committee meetings, events, and the AGM, • Act as Secretary to the Employee Forum Committee, • Provide admin support to the Company Secretary for board related tasks Team Management • Co-ordinate and manage the PA team, • Host weekly catch up to run through requirements for following week including IT where necessary QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Prior EA experience at CEO and Board level, ideally within a plc, • Experience of prioritising, planning and delivering own workload to meet deadlines, • Experience of preparing and delivering reports and presentations, • Experience of using a variety of systems and databases including accurate keyboard skills and a strong working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, • Experience co-ordinating and managing a small team PERSON SPECIFICATION • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Builds strong working relationships at all levels, comfortable working with senior leaders, Non‑Executive Directors and external stakeholders, • Meticulous attention to detail, recognising the reputational and commercial impact of errors at Executive and Board level, • Personally accountable for the quality, accuracy and completeness of all outputs, communications and logistics, • Demonstrates mature judgement and confidence to challenge or clarify when required, • Thrives on variety and ambiguity; willing to “roll sleeves up” and take ownership of whatever needs doing, • Emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure and able to absorb stress without it impacting delivery or relationships, • Operates effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment with competing and changing priorities, • Demonstrates personal resilience, flexibility and a solutions‑focused mindset when responding to urgent or unexpected demands, • Office based Monday to Thursday with flexibility to attend on a Friday when needed, e.g. for Board meetings, • Available out of hours occasionally to deal with urgent requests remotely and support on-site meetings that are starting earlier/later than usual

About FRP At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 950 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory and Restructuring Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value. Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals. Job Description Role overview We are seeking a motivated individual to join our experienced Restructuring team at FRP Advisory in our St Albans office. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in the professional services sector. Full training will be provided, along with opportunities for further education and professional qualifications. The successful candidate will support colleagues on a wide range of administrative and investigative work across various corporate insolvency cases. As you develop, you will take on a wider client-facing role. Key Responsibilities • Perform office administration tasks including dealing with visitors and handling post, • Respond to incoming calls and correspondence and produce letters and reports, • Assist Managers and the wider team with their portfolio of cases including producing statutory paperwork and other legal documents, managing 'take on' administration processes and maintaining files, • Maintain the case management system and other software Qualifications • GCSE English and Mathematics grade 5 or above, • Ability to exhibit our core values of being clear, honest and considered in your approach to work, • Highly motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills when engaging with clients and colleagues, • Diligent with keen attention to detail and a professional approach to work, • Adaptable and flexible approach to work with a genuine willingness to learn, • Excellent organisational and administration skills with good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook Additional Information Our Values • Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice, • Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence, • Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes, • Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face Our Commitment to You and the Environment At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment. We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services — regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive. Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential. We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

We are looking for a Head of Developer and Wholesale Services to lead our Developer Services, Wholesale, and Non-Household (NHH) customer operations. Reporting to the Director of Customer Experience, this is a senior, strategic leadership role responsible for elevating our D-MeX and BR-MeX performance, strengthening commercial outcomes, and delivering exceptional end-to-end experiences for developers and NHH customers. You will lead a function of approximately 60 colleagues, shaping a high-performing, customer-centric operation that balances commercial efficiency, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. The Role You will own the strategic direction and delivery of Wholesale Services, Developer Experience, and NHH customer performance. Youll set clear expectations, build strong partnerships across the business, and use data, insight, and governance to drive improvements, reduce complaints, enhance service quality, and deliver financially sustainable outcomes across AMP cycles. You will act as a visible leaderinternally and externallyrepresenting Affinity Water across industry bodies, influencing best practice, and ensuring we are recognised as a top-three performer in D-MeX and BR-MeX. Key Responsibilities * Set and deliver the Wholesale & Development Experience strategy, ensuring alignment to regulatory obligations, customer expectations, and corporate goals. * Lead performance across key measures including D-MeX, BR-MeX, NHH revenue collection, complaint reduction, PCC/demand reduction, and income assurance. * Manage commercial relationships with delivery partners, ensuring quality, compliance, and operational resilience. * Act as Affinity Waters external ambassador, influencing industry forums, NAVs, SLPs and Water UK committees. * Ensure full compliance with all regulatory licences, charging rules, codes, and competition law. * Provide financial leadership, managing a circa £20m annual budget (Totex-neutral approach across Opex and Capex). * Lead a function of ~60 FTE, fostering a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. * Oversee customer experience, charging, revenue, governance, and risk, ensuring transparency, fairness, and trust. * Champion health, safety and wellbeing across the function, ensuring suppliers meet CDM standards and Affinity Water policies. * Participation on Emergency Controller standby rota About You Were looking for a decisive, strategic, and customer-focused leader with deep experience in Developer Services, NHH markets, or regulated customer operations. Essential Experience * Senior leadership in regulated, customer-facing environments * Strong understanding of Developer Services, NHH retail market, charging frameworks and regulatory expectations * Evidence of delivering customer experience improvements and strong MeX performance * Experience managing commercial partners and supply chains * Financial and commercial acumen, including revenue-focused operations * Outstanding communication and stakeholder influence, including senior forums Desirable Experience * Experience presenting to Executive and Board-level audiences * Track record in emerging or competitive market environments * Experience delivering operational change in complex or regulated settings Skills & Attributes * Customer-first mindset and strategic thinking * Strong judgement, decision-making, and problem-solving skills * Ability to inspire teams and lead change at pace * Confident, clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills * Collaborative, relationship-focused leadership style Benefits * Salary circa £100,000 dependent on skills and experience * Car allowance * Minimum 2 days per week in our Hatfield office * Learning and development opportunities including mentoring, formal courses, and open learning resources * Entry into the Senior Manager bonus scheme * 2630 days annual leave, rising with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days * A personal Celebration Day for a religious or cultural occasion important to you * Generous double-match pension scheme (company contribution capped at 12%) * Enhanced family policies including Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave, and paid Carers Leave * Menopause and Reasonable Adjustments policies * Access to our Wellbeing Centre for physical and mental health support * Discounts on retail, dental, and medical insurance through Tap4Perks * Up to 4 Affinity Days per year to volunteer in the community * Life Assurance Disability Confident As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and opt in on the application form. If application numbers are very high, we will take a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates through. A full job description is available from the Talent Acquisition team. xrnqpay Affinity Water is committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone can thrive.

A leading financial services firm in Potters Bar is seeking a Campaign and Corporate Communications Manager to develop and execute its corporate communications strategy. The ideal candidate will possess solid experience in B2B corporate communications and a marketing qualification. This newly create

A prominent retail company in Welwyn Garden City is seeking an experienced leader to head their Corporate Social & Digital strategy. You will manage the content creation team, ensuring high-quality production across digital channels. The ideal candidate is skilled in social strategy for high-profile

This role will set the strategy and direction for Tesco's corporate social and digital presence across LinkedIn, Instagram and Web, ensuring our channels are at the forefront of the industry, engaging stakeholders and elevating the reputation of our business. Highly experienced professional with exp

A leading retail company is seeking a Head of Social and Digital to shape their content strategy across social and digital channels. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in social and digital strategy, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality content tha

As the Corporate Pensions Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the UK, ROI and global pension strategy. Working with Group Finance and Investor Relations on reporting of Group Pensions and internal budgeting. Up to date knowledge of current and emerging pensions legis

As the Corporate Pensions Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the UK, ROI and global pension strategy. The Hiring Manager for this vacancy is Amy De Baat. Working with Group Finance and Investor Relations on reporting of Group Pensions and internal budgeting.

Study Start-Up Lead (SSUL) - External Job Description (6 month contract) Purpose & Role Overview The Study Start-Up Lead (SSUL) plays a central role in driving efficient and high‑quality study start-up activities to support the delivery of clinical trials. This position leads and coordinates the processes that enable timely trial initiation, supporting innovative trial delivery across multiple therapeutic areas. You will work closely with local and global teams, clinical sites, external partners, and vendors to ensure a seamless start-up experience for investigators, site staff, and study participants. Key Responsibilities Study Start-Up Strategy & Execution Lead the development and execution of country-level study start-up strategies. Drive efficiency, innovation, and proactive risk mitigation throughout the start-up process. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, global study teams, and CRO partners to ensure alignment with overall study plans and timelines. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal processes. Lead knowledge management, tracking, and cross-functional coordination.Informed Consent Form (ICF) Management Oversee the strategic development, preparation, submission, and archiving of ICFs. Ensure compliance with corporate standards, ethical guidelines, and best practices.Regulatory Submissions & Coordination Lead preparation and submission of local clinical trial applications and amendments to relevant ethics bodies and regulatory authorities. Manage regulatory packages, handle authority queries, and maintain submission documentation throughout the study lifecycle.Site Documentation & Compliance Oversee collection, validation, and maintenance of site documentation in accordance with local regulations and quality standards. Support preparation and translation of patient‑facing materials. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of local requirements for medicinal products, medical devices, and diagnostics.Site Contracting & Payment Management Lead planning, budgeting, and negotiation of clinical site contracts, including confidentiality agreements, indemnities, and amendments. Ensure accurate financial and legal alignment across stakeholders. Oversee site payment processes, issue resolution, reporting, and financial reconciliation.Qualifications Degree in life sciences (MD, PhD, MSc, or Bachelor's degree). A postgraduate qualification is advantageous. Proven experience in clinical trial start‑up, submissions, and regulatory coordination. Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, EU Clinical Trial Regulation, and local regulatory frameworks. Experience engaging with CROs, vendors, and clinical sites. Demonstrated experience leading site start‑up through activation. Familiarity with commonly used clinical systems (e.g., eTMF, regulatory information systems, clinical trial portals).Skills & Competencies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational abilities with a detail‑oriented and solution‑driven mindset. Analytical thinker with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional, matrixed environments. Fluent in English and the primary language(s) of the country of operation