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Head of Department: Property and Affairs Location: Flexible (with travel as required) Contract: Permanent, Full-time The Opportunity We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Head of Department: Property and Affairs to lead and develop a nationally recognised practice area. This is a senior leadership role, offering the chance to shape strategy, build high-performing teams, and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients who rely on expert guidance in managing their property and financial affairs. The successful candidate will combine technical excellence with commercial acumen and a passion for driving innovation and efficiency. You will take full ownership of the department, providing both strategic direction and hands-on leadership to ensure best-in-class service delivery. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic leadership for the Property and Affairs department, setting clear direction and driving sustainable growth., • Act as professional deputy where required, overseeing complex client financial affairs, property, and welfare matters., • Ensure compliance with OPG, Court of Protection, and SRA standards, embedding robust governance and controls., • Build and mentor a talented team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development., • Strengthen and expand client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser to deputies, families, and external stakeholders., • Introduce and embed efficient systems and processes to enhance client experience and operational effectiveness., • Work closely with the wider senior leadership team to align departmental performance with overall business objectives., • Champion innovation and best practice across the department, ensuring the service remains market-leading. About You • Qualified solicitor or legal professional with extensive experience in Court of Protection – Property and Affairs., • Demonstrable track record of leadership within a legal or professional services environment., • In-depth knowledge of OPG and Court of Protection processes, with the ability to act as a professional deputy., • Strong commercial awareness, able to balance client service excellence with operational and financial performance., • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills., • A proactive, strategic thinker with the ability to deliver results and inspire others. Why This Role? • Lead a key department with full strategic and operational ownership., • Play a central role in shaping future growth and innovation., • Join a supportive, forward-thinking environment that values professional development., • Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to seniority. This appointment is being managed exclusively by Harkaye Core Talent. If you are a proven leader in Property and Affairs and are ready to take on a high-impact departmental headship, we would love to hear from you.

As our Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy you will take a leading role in the operational and clinical management of our Adult Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Occupational Therapy, driving innovation, transformation, and excellence in patient care. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide strategic leadership across the service, deputising for the Head of Occupational Therapy and taking responsibility for coordinating policies and procedures that underpin Clinical Governance and the highest standards of care. You’ll lead the ongoing development of specialist Occupational Therapy services, ensuring that OT principles are embedded across multidisciplinary teams and that our patients benefit from a truly integrated approach to their care. Your leadership will span service development, team management and professional growth, clinical excellence, and quality and governance each playing a crucial part in advancing our mission to deliver world class healthcare on the island. For information on relocating to Jersey please read here: ___ For information on relocating to Jersey please read here: Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website ___ Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Person Specification • Qualifications and Professional Registration, • Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification., • Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)., • Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)., • Postgraduate training in leadership, management, or clinical specialism (desirable)., • Experience, • Demonstrable record of achieving measurable service improvements in previous roles., • Experience of leading or contributing to strategic planning within an occupational therapy or wider AHP service., • Evidence of horizon scanning and applying best practice, research, or national guidance to local service development., • Significant post-registration experience across a broad range of OT practice areas, including both inpatient and outpatient settings., • Experience of hybridising OT skills to flexibly support patient flow across acute, community, and rehabilitation services., • Experience of supervising, appraising, and developing staff at varying levels of seniority., • Involvement in multidisciplinary or cross-sector projects (e.g. hospital discharge planning, community rehabilitation)., • Knowledge and Understanding, • In-depth understanding of occupational therapy practice across the clinical spectrum (acute, rehabilitation, community, long-term conditions)., • Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance, and professional standards as defined by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)., • Knowledge of health strategy and policy relevant to occupational therapy and wider AHP services., • Awareness of service integration challenges for small-island healthcare contexts (e.g. workforce flexibility, cross-cover requirements)., • Familiarity with resource planning, capacity management, and efficiency improvement approaches., • Skills and Abilities, • Proven ability to translate strategy into deliverable plans and measurable outcomes., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide visible, accessible, and supportive leadership for OT staff., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and inspire confidence at all levels., • Ability to flexibly manage services, balancing inpatient and outpatient priorities while maintaining high-quality care., • Strong problem-solving, innovation, and decision-making skills under pressure., • Competent in using data to monitor performance and guide service improvements., • Ability to build partnerships across professions and sectors, including medical, nursing, and community partners., • Personal Attributes, • Professional credibility and confidence, with a track record of delivering results., • Resilient, adaptable, and able to lead through change., • Commitment to patient-centred care and the values of occupational therapy., • Ability to act as a role model for staff through visibility, integrity, and collaborative working., • Strong sense of accountability, with willingness to challenge poor practice and champion high standards., • Enthusiastic, proactive, and future-focused, with capacity to anticipate service needs and adapt accordingly.

Solicitor – Court of Protection (Head of Department Opportunity) Location: Remote (UK-based) Experience: 5+ PQE | Salary: £75,000 - £120,000 DOE We’re partnering with a respected, forward-thinking law firm with a strong private client reputation — and they’re now looking for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor ready to step up and lead. If you’ve been waiting for the chance to shape your own department, build strong referrer relationships, and have a genuine voice in how things are run — this is it. The Role: • Manage deputyships, property & financial affairs, and health & welfare applications., • Act as professional deputy and trusted advisor to families and attorneys., • Develop the COP department — mentoring juniors and building a strong referral network., • Work closely with the wider private client team to grow a collaborative, modern practice. About You: • 5+ PQE in Court of Protection., • STEP / SFE accreditation (or working towards it) preferred., • Empathetic, commercially aware, and comfortable working independently., • Ambitious, leadership-minded, and ready for the next step. Why Apply: • 100% remote with flexible working., • Clear path to head-of-department / partnership track., • Supportive, relationship-driven culture., • Profit share / equity options available. Interested? Apply, Message me confidentially or drop a note to discuss the role in more detail.

Synchronicity Financial Services are working exclusively with a growing financial planning firm who are looking for a Head of Compliance, Risk and MLRO to join them. The role can be remote based with monthly travel to offices in the North and South West, or you can work from one of the offices if you prefer. This is an Ex-Co role reporting to the CEO and the Chair, holding SMF16 and 17 and also being Head of Risk working closely alongside the FD. They are looking for someone with experience of financial planning/wealth management, Level 4 qualified, with good compliance experience and exposure to risk. SMF’s are ideal, but not essential if someone has worked in a Deputy capacity and is ready for a step up. There isn’t a team to manage right now but that is definitely the plan longer term as they continue to grow. The salary offered is depending on experience and there is a competitive bonus scheme on top as well as other benefits.

Reporting to the Head of Compliance, you will support the delivery of the firm’s compliance framework, ensure regulatory standards are met, and provide guidance across the business. Support the Head of Compliance in managing all compliance matters and providing guidance across the business. Deputi

Deputy Head of HMRC’s Insolvency Profession is a key delivery role in HMRC’s insolvency function. Governance responsibility for certain decisions including appointment of external insolvency practitioners, managing requests for legal advice or litigation, managing risk in robust insolvency proce

To deputise for the Head of Legal Services in all matters, including line management, leadership and support. To provide professional in-house legal advice and services across a range of matters, but in particular in relation to medico-legal issues and inquests. Undertake factual investigations of c

We are working with a Local Authority looking for a Principal Project Manager in delivering large capital projects and acting as a Deputy to the Head of Capital Projects.This role is based on working across 3 keys areas, Strategic Leadership, Team Management and Project Delivery and will offer a tem

We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to work within our Court of Protection team. The Court of Protection team is a newly formed team and so this highly sought-after role will enable you to work with the Deputy and Head of the Court of Protection

As our Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy you will take a leading role in the operational and clinical management of our Adult Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Occupational Therapy, driving innovation, transformation, and excellence in patient care. In this

Join Our Team as a Deputy Head of Pensions Finance & PayrollLocation: Chesterfield, DerbyshireAn exciting opportunity has come available for a Deputy Head of Pensions Finance & Payroll to support the leadership and management of a high-performing team.

Deputy Head Teacher Ysgol Y FenniJob numberSCH00149Salary range£54, £60,203. Hours per WeekJob AdvertAre you an aspiring leader looking for the next step in your pr

Salary: £46,060 annum + 25 days Annual Leave + Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.Contract type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeLocation: Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3LSReference number: 417051The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is an Executive Agency of the Departmen

As Deputy Head of the Supply Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the assessment of product literature, the production of public assessment reports, assessment of applications submitted under the Special Import Scheme and management of supply issue notifications.

A well-regarded SEN specialist school in the New Forest, catering primarily to pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), is seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Head Teacher. Deputy Head Teacher - SEN Specialist School (ASC). Work closely with the Head Teacher to provide strategic leadershi

These posts represent an exciting opportunity to join our health board’s radiology department due to service expansion and retirement vacancies.Our mission is to provide a first-class health service, with high quality patient care and experience at the centre of our vision.Our team members play a

Head of Service Delivery & Deputy to Director of ICT. As Head of ICT and Service Delivery, you will act as Deputy to the Director of ICT and a key member of the ICT Senior Management Team (ICTSMT). The role is primarily based at our Headquarters in Northallerton, with an expected on site presence of

Head of SEO in developing and implementing the editorial and tech SEO strategy, and help lead a large, talented team of SEO editors and writers in London.

Join Our Team as a Deputy Head of Pensions Finance & Payroll. An exciting opportunity has come available for a Deputy Head of Pensions Finance & Payroll to support the leadership and management of a high-performing team.

You’ll ensure our Pay Services are compliant, accurate, and customer-focused while acting as a trusted deputy to the Head of Payroll Services. As Deputy Head of Pay Services, you will:. Act as deputy for the Head of Payroll Services, attending Trust-wide meetings and influencing senior stakeholder

We are seeking a Deputy Head of Credit to lead an ongoing programme of work.

Nottingham University Samworth Academy has an exciting opportunity for a visionary and compassionate Deputy Head Teacher of Inclusion. As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, leading on behaviour, inclusion, attendance, safeguarding, and

You'll work closely with the Head of Legal, overseeing contract management, corporate structuring, IP protection, regulatory compliance, and litigation support. Support and back up the Head of Legal in managing day-to-day legal operations.

Deputy Head of Corporate Partnerships (Partnership Management). We’re looking for a Deputy Head of Corporate Partnerships, who will take the lead on nurturing these important relationships. Deputy Head of Corporate Partnerships (Partnership Management).

Due to businesses growth and the ever changing compliance landscape, we are looking for a Deputy Head of Risk & Compliance to support the Head of Compliance with achieving the compliance strategy and managing day to day operations of the compliance function. The Deputy Head of Risk & Compliance is p

Job title: Deputy Head of Compliance. Reporting to: Head of Compliance. Main purpose of job: The role will support our Head of Compliance with all Compliance matters and provide Compliance support to staff across all of Verlingue UK.

Deputy Head of Property Management Accounts (commercial property). Deputy Head of Property Management Accounts / Team Leader. We are looking for a driven individual with a desire to provide an exemplary client accounting service to the firm’s many clients, and work closely with the Head of Propert

Given the growth of the SaaS and software solutions business, they now seek an experienced and motivated Deputy Head of Service (SaaS), someone equally fluent in systems architecture, software development, and client engagement. As Deputy Head of Service (SaaS), you’ll sit at the heart of this exc

Deputy Head of Payroll Services JD (PDF, 408. Deputy Head of Payroll Services PS (PDF, 208. As Deputy Head of Pay Services, your responsibilities will include:.

If you are interested in this Maths Teacher / Deputy Head of Department role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson. Maths Teacher / Deputy Head of Department. Are you a dynamic and motivated maths teacher ready to step into

The Deputy Head ensures world class technical delivery and operational excellence across over 1,500 events and performances a year. Deputy Head of Production & Technical. The Royal Albert Hall is recruiting an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Head of Production & Technical to join our Production

As our Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy you will take a leading role in the operational and clinical management of our Adult Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Occupational Therapy, driving innovation, transformation, and excellence in patient care. In this

To deputise for the Head of Legal Services in all matters, including line management, leadership and support.

The new Senior Deputy Head will lead and inspire a talented and cohesive team of Deputy Heads, who will work closely with the Head to lead the School towards even greater excellence. As a key part of this strategy, Canford is creating a new pivotal role in its Senior Leadership team, the Senior Depu

The Deputy Head of Mortuary will oversee the safe, respectful, and efficient operation of the hospital mortuary, ensuring compliance with all legal, professional, and Trust requirements. JD Deputy Head of Mortuary (PDF, 248. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Deputy Head of Mortuary

Deputy Head Teacher of Quality of Education. Deputy Head Teacher of Quality of Education. Nottingham University Samworth Academy has an exciting opportunity for a driven and strategic Deputy Head Teacher of Quality of Education.

We are looking for a Deputy Head of Security to join us. The successful candidate will be responsible on a day to day basis for all matters concerning the operational security of the National Theatre and to support the Head of Security in delivering a comprehensive and efficient security service to

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Deputy Head of Payroll Services to join Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) and play a pivotal role in delivering a sustainable, efficient, and customer‑focused Pay Services function. You will ensure our Pay Services are compliant, accurate, and customer��

Deputy Head of Commercial – Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

As the Deputy Head, you will play a crucial role in managing the Retail IBA Operations Team, ensuring compliance with FC CASS regulation, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency. Provide support to the IBA Operations Head – Retail and other Senior Managers within the IBA Team. We ar

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Deputy Head of Mortuary & APT to assist the Mortuary Manager in the delivery of safe, dignified, and efficient mortuary services within our NHS Trust. The Deputy Head of Mortuary will oversee the safe, respectful, and efficient operation of the hosp

Deputy Head of Payroll Services. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Deputy Head of Payroll Services to join Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) and play a pivotal role in delivering a sustainable, efficient, and customer-focused Pay Services function. You’ll ensure our Pay Services are comp

Deputy Head of Section - Hoofstock Salary: Up to £31,500. Howletts Wild Animal Park, located near Canterbury in Kent, is offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced individual to join our Hoofstock team as Deputy Head of Section. As Deputy Head of Hoofstock, you will play a key

Working closely with the other Deputy, the Operational and clinical Heads of Service and wider senior leadership team you will ensure that services are safe, effective, financially sustainable and continuously improving. As the Deputy Operational Head of Service for the Adult Specialist Services por

I am currently working with one of the UK’s leading Guest Services provider within the corporate sector, who are looking for their new Deputy Head of Learning & Development. My client has a reputation for providing a 5* service to their clients and I’m looking for a Deputy Head of Learning & Dev

As our Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy you will take a leading role in the operational and clinical management of our Adult Services. In this pivotal role, you'll provide strategic leadership across the service, deputising for the Head of Occupational Therapy and taking responsibility for coordi

As our Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy you will take a leading role in the operational and clinical management of our Adult Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Occupational Therapy, driving innovation, transformation, and excellence in patient care. In this