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We are supporting an established international environmental and sustainability advisory firm to appoint senior hires (Director and Principal level) into its Project Finance practice. These roles focus on lender-, investor- and developer-led mandates, leading ESIA / ESDD and related due diligence that directly supports financing and investment decisions on complex international projects. This is not a general ESG strategy or reporting role, and not a UK planning/ecology-led EIA position. The core requirement is lender-facing, transaction-linked ESIA/ESDD delivery. Why this matters You will help shape how capital is deployed responsibly by identifying and managing environmental and social risks, improving outcomes for communities and ecosystems, and ensuring projects meet lender requirements and international standards in real-world conditions. Core Responsibilities (Principal and Director) • Lead delivery of ESIA / ESDD within live Project Finance / transaction contexts, • Operate as senior interface with commercial banks, DFIs, investors, funds and developers, • Apply lender frameworks and standards in practice (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles), • Manage scope, budgets, timelines and quality across complex international mandates, • Mentor teams and support consistent delivery standards, • Contribute to scoping, proposals and technical leadership for new mandates Additional Accountabilities (Director level) • Ownership of key client relationships and senior stakeholder management, • Oversight across multiple mandates and teams; accountability for delivery performance, • Contribution to growth of the Project Finance offering (pipeline, partnerships, team build) Essential Experience (non-negotiable) • You have led lender-facing ESIA / ESDD in Project Finance or investor/lender-led environments (not only supported), • Direct experience advising or working with lenders, investors and/or developers on transaction-linked mandates, • Meaningful international delivery experience (outside UK domestic planning context), • Strong applied knowledge of IFC PS / Equator Principles (and ability to evidence where/how used), • Senior client-facing credibility and calm judgement under transaction pressure, • Commercial awareness: scoping, budgets, margins, delivery planning Unlikely to be a fit if your background is mainly • UK planning EIA without project finance exposure, • Ecology-led roles where lender accountability is limited, • ESG reporting/policy/framework roles without transaction-linked ESIA/ESDD delivery Benefits (highlights) • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas shutdown, • Discretionary bonus and spot bonuses, • Flexible working, including working from abroad and flexible Fridays, • Medical cash plan, £1,000 annual training budget, professional membership support, • Volunteering day, enhanced leave, sabbatical after 4+ years, time-out allowance How to apply If this role aligns with your experience and interests, please submit your CV or LinkedIn profile to Kris Kobi, Director at Climate17, at . All enquiries and applications will be handled confidentially. The client name and further details will be shared at conversation stage.

Global University Systems is building a modern AI platform to power how our universities recruit, teach, support, and serve students. The Director of AI will lead this transformation, turning promising ideas into production-grade AI solutions that create real value for students and staff. This role owns the AI roadmap end-to-end: from identifying high-impact use cases, to running rapid experiments, to scaling successful solutions across multiple Higher Education Institutions. What you’ll do: Set vision and strategy • Own and continually refine the AI initiatives portfolio and roadmap for the group., • Run a structured intake process for new ideas, assessing value, feasibility, data readiness, ethical risk, and compliance., • Run time-boxed PoCs (2–8 weeks) and MVPs (8–16 weeks) using Agile methods (Scrum or Kanban) with regular demos and retrospectives., • Build and lead cross-functional squads including Product Owner, Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Integration Engineers, Solution Architect, and domain experts from Admissions, Registry and Student Services., • Design experiments, test hypotheses, and iterate quickly, ensuring human-in-the-loop for critical decisions such as admissions triage or student risk flagging., • Take validated MVPs into production with robust architecture, integration patterns, security controls, SLAs, and operational runbooks., • Establish MLOps across the university environment, including model registry, CI/CD for ML, feature stores, monitoring for drift, and retraining policies., • Build reusable AI platform capabilities (e.g., orchestration, RAG services, prompt safety, connectors) that support multiple domains such as:, • Recruitment & Admissions: enquiry triage, lead scoring, document extraction, and decision support., • Student Records & Registry: data quality checks, anomaly detection, and predictive alerts for progression and retention., • Timetabling & Operations: demand forecasting, optimization support, and conflict detection., • Teaching & Learning: content summarization, tutoring assistants, accessibility tools, and feedback synthesis respecting academic integrity., • Student Support & Wellbeing: intelligent case routing, early warning signals, and proactive nudges designed with strong ethics and safeguarding., • Research Administration: grant discovery, compliance support, and metadata enrichment., • Implement a practical AI governance framework that includes a use case register, risk scoring, impact assessments, model documentation, and audit trails., • Ensure compliance with GDPR, accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), information security policies, and emerging AI regulations., • Partner with Deans, Registry, Admissions, Student Services, IT, Legal and other stakeholders to align on priorities and rollout plans., • Communicate progress through clear dashboards and storytelling, highlighting wins and lessons learned to build momentum., • Lead RFPs and SOWs for AI vendors, data providers, and implementation partners, including evaluation of cost, performance, and scalability., • Track and optimize cloud and AI platform spend, balancing cost with value; negotiate campus-wide licensing where beneficial. What you bring: Education • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related discipline. Knowledge and skills Essential • Product and outcome mindset: frames problems as hypotheses, focuses on measurable impact, and is willing to stop or pivot when evidence is weak., • Delivery excellence: strong Agile practices, risk-based planning, and disciplined stage-gates from idea to production., • Technical fluency: able to bridge data science, engineering, security, and business stakeholders, and make informed technical decisions., • Responsible AI and data literacy: understands and embeds ethics, privacy, and accessibility by design., • Experience with major cloud and AI stacks such as Azure OpenAI / OpenAI, Azure ML, Databricks, Kubernetes, and Docker., • Familiarity with data platforms such as Azure Data Lake, Synapse/ADF, Delta Lake, and messaging platforms (e.g., event hubs, service bus)., • Exposure to MLOps and observability tools (e.g., MLflow/model registry, GitHub Actions, Prometheus/Grafana, Evidently AI)., • Knowledge of integrating with SIS (Banner/Workday Student), LMS (Moodle/Canvas), CRM (Salesforce), ERP (Oracle/Workday), and IdP (Azure AD)., • Comfort with collaboration and reporting tools such as Jira/Azure Boards, Confluence, and Power BI. Experience Essential • 6+ years in IT delivery, product, or program leadership roles, including at least 3 years leading AI/ML or advanced analytics initiatives end-to-end., • Proven track record running Agile PoCs and MVPs and scaling them into production within complex organizations., • Strong understanding of AI/ML techniques (e.g., classification, NLP, GenAI, RAG, prompt engineering), data pipelines, APIs, and microservices., • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also valued) and MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Azure ML, Databricks, SageMaker or Vertex) plus observability practices., • Familiarity with higher education processes and integrations across SIS, LMS, CRM, and ERP environments., • Knowledge of data privacy, accessibility, security, and Responsible AI in academic or similarly regulated contexts., • Experience designing or operating an AI platform or shared AI services used across multiple domains or business units., • Hands-on work with vector databases and retrieval pipelines (e.g., Azure AI Search, Pinecone) and guardrails for GenAI., • Background in enterprise architecture and integration patterns (event-driven, REST, GraphQL)., • Relevant certifications such as Agile/Scrum (PSM/CSM), Azure AI Engineer/DP-100, PMI-ACP/SAFe, or security/privacy certifications. If you are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of AI in higher education and deliver impact at scale, we encourage you to apply and join us on this journey.

Job Description OverviewA well-established Sheffield-based business with a strong reputation as both a product provider and employer is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to support a period of growth following the award of two new contracts.Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the successfu

I even get to go to my kids football games now!” – CFO Centre CFO. If you’re a top quality Chief Financial Officer / Finance Director who’s frustrated and fed up with the confines of a normal corporate life and you’re looking for something different, or you’re an independent CFO who’s

Finance Director to ensure the accuracy and sound control of financial transactions in line with the Trust Finance Policy and statutory frameworks. Trust Central Team and School Finance colleagues to contribute to the management of workloads and help develop them grow as individuals. Have a sound wo

Sheffield Hospitals Charity office – with flexible working (work from home time). Grants Manager and Director of Grants, Finance Officer, NHS staff and volunteers, and wider Charity’s team as appropriate.

Associate Director - Asset Finance. We have an opportunity to join our team, as one of our Associate Directors. You’re likely to have solid business to business experience within financial services and will ideally come from a Commercial Finance, Leasing, Asset Finance background with sound busine

As a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, this pivotal role will lead a diverse portfolio encompassing finance, treasury, income collection, financial inclusion, company secretarial responsibilities, and oversight of IT, data, and procurement functions. Our culture is highly collaborative, c

As Director of Finance & Resources, you will oversee Finance, Facilities, IT, Data, Risk, and Governance, ensuring resilience and sustainability. We’re investing in new services, digital transformation, and facilities, including a regional Education & Research Centre, to shape the future of pallia

We are seeking a visionary Director of Finance & IT to join our Leadership Team and play a critical role in shaping the future of Pilgrims Hospices. Experience of producing a range of written and financial reports for a variety of different audiences. Pilgrims Hospices is one of the UK’s largest a

Director of Finance and Resources. We are seeking a Director of Finance and Resources to join our Executive Team at a pivotal time, as Acorns prepares to launch its next strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of an ambitious organisation committed to providing outstanding spec

Director of Finance and Digital Information Pack. We uphold the principles of the Equality Act 2010 and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. All co

Director of Finance and Resources. We are seeking a Director of Finance and Resources to join our Executive Team at a pivotal time, as Acorns prepares to launch its next strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of an ambitious organisation committed to providing outstanding spec

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a track record of delivering results - this could be your next big move. Ensuring the highest standards of governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance - while leading on estate management, insurance, and health & safety.

We are seeking a visionary Director of Finance & IT to join our Leadership Team and play a critical role in shaping the future of Pilgrims Hospices. Pilgrims Hospices is one of the UK’s largest and most respected hospice charities, delivering compassionate end-of-life care to adults across East Ke

As Director of Finance & Resources, you will oversee Finance, Facilities, IT, Data, Risk, and Governance, ensuring resilience and sustainability. We’re investing in new services, digital transformation, and facilities, including a regional Education & Research Centre, to shape the future of pallia

With oversight of the finance team, the Director of Finance plays a central role in ensuring the charity is financially resilient, efficient, and able to grow and sustain its income in support of its mission. We are working in partnership with a charity which offers free and confidential information

As a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, this pivotal role will lead a diverse portfolio encompassing finance, treasury, income collection, financial inclusion, company secretarial responsibilities, and oversight of IT, data, and procurement functions. Help shape the future of social housin

As one of the region's leading providers of education and training, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking working environment where staff can thrive and make meaningful change. Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference At Colchester Institute, we b

With oversight of the finance team, the Director of Finance plays a central role in ensuring the charity is financially resilient, efficient, and able to grow and sustain its income in support of its mission. You will have up-to-date knowledge of charity SORP regulations and requirements, a high lev

As one of the region's leading providers of education and training, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking working environment where staff can thrive and make meaningful change. At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities

Lead and inspire a talented team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our client is looking for a skilled and dynamic executive to join their finance leadership team as their Director of Group Finance and Controls. As our Director o

Corporate & Commercial Banking Division combines all of the Banks business and corporate banking customers in one division alongside a range of market services in core markets of Republic Of Ireland, UK, USA and selective European offices. Significant experience of Capital structuring and Ratings As

We are seeking a Full Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) hands‑on, operationally focused Head of Finance / Finance Director to take full ownership of the day‑to‑day financial management of a growing and stable UK SME. Head of Finance / Finance Director (No. This role will form a key member of the S

For further information about the Director of Finance appointment, please contact our retained consultant, Will Worthington, Business Director at Morgan Hunt. We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to oversee all financial aspects of the business and drive the organisation's financial

We are seeking a visionary Director of Finance & IT to join our Leadership Team and play a critical role in shaping the future of Pilgrims Hospices. Experience of producing a range of written and financial reports for a variety of different audiences. Pilgrims Hospices is one of the UK’s largest a

Global Director of Commercial Finance | PE Backed SaaS/Tech | London | £DOE + Bonus + Equity/LTIP. Global Director of Commercial Finance | PE Backed SaaS/Tech| London | £DOE + Bonus + Equity/LTIP. Director of Commercial Finance.

Senior Leadership team reporting directly into the Executive Board, leading the development and oversight of the finance function. We offer hybrid working, a competitive salary, generous holiday and pension and benefits package, details of which, and much more, can be found on our dedicated recruitm

Our client is looking for a skilled and dynamic executive to join their finance leadership team as their Director of Group Finance and Controls. As our Director of Group Finance and Controls, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our European operations. Lead and inspire a

An educational institution is seeking a Head of Student Finance and Income to lead financial operations, compliance, and enhance student experience. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in student finance, strong regulatory knowledge, and exceptional communication skills. The position off

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategic Director of Resources to lead finance, procurement, ICT, and other key areas. Candidates should possess significant senior finance experience in a local government context, with robust leadership abilities to guide a strong fi

A leading educational institution in East London is seeking an Executive Director of Finance to oversee and develop the finance function. You will lead a skilled finance team and drive transformative financial planning and oversight, working closely with senior leadership. The ideal candidate is a f

A vibrant London borough seeks a Corporate Director of Resources to lead strategic initiatives and ensure financial resilience.

Working closely with the Executive Director of Resources & Transformation, the Executive Team and the Board, you will lead YHA’s finance, performance management and business intelligence functions, strengthening financial foundations, governance and covenant compliance, and maintaining effective r

Director of Finance and Commercial. The Finance and Commercial Director will play a leading role in developing the long-term financial viability and operational resilience of the charity, including financial, commercial, estates, facilities, IT and information risk. The ideal candidate will be a con

The Director of Finance Systems is responsible for developing and delivering Aon’s Finance strategic objectives, expansions, continuous evolvement and improvement of Finance portfolio of forecast planning systems across the organization. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also r

Ensure the effective delivery and value for money of the Department's major programmes and contracts and providing high quality Accounting Officer Advice to agency Accounting Officers and the Principal Accounting Officer. Provide data-led and insight-driven finance business partnering to Directors G

The role offers a hybrid working model with office requirements and emphasizes the importance of equality and inclusion within the workplace. A leading financial institution in Greater London is seeking a specialized fund finance banker to manage relationships with Private Equity, Private Credit, an

A leading financial institution is looking for a dynamic professional to enhance Originate-to-Distribute capabilities. The ideal candidate has significant experience in capital structuring, deal assessment, and a solid understanding of financial markets. This hybrid role offers excellent benefits, i

This senior role involves leading a large finance team, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards, and supporting the development of financial policies. A major NHS Trust in Greater London is seeking a Deputy Director of Financial Control. This position offers a strategic opportunity to

Corporate & Commercial Banking Division combines all of the Banks business and corporate banking customers in one division alongside a range of market services in core markets of Republic Of Ireland, UK, USA and selective European offices. Assessment, structuring and execution of European Leveraged

The Head of Finance / Finance Director will lead a Finance team within this Wealth Planning firm and will oversee all Finance operations of the business, ensuring robust financial planning, strategy, and compliance. The Head of Finance / Finance Director will lead the development and execution of th

A leading financial services organization seeks a Director of AI Prototyping in London. The role offers a hybrid work environment and emphasizes professional development, making it an opportunity to significantly impact the company's technology advancements.

High level of professionalism, integrity and ethical standards. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions. All confirmed offers of employment are subject to satisfactor

Have significant experience in the utilities sector, either as a regulatory policy maker (gained at a regulatory office or industry) or as a consultant specialising in regulatory or corporate finance, with specific expertise in WACC estimation and the application of the Capital Asset Pricing Model.

A local government council in Greater London is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead transformational change in financial management and enhance service delivery for residents. The successful candidate will work with senior officers and partners to shape financial strategies, collabora

What you will do:*** Lead all aspects of hotel financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis* Safeguard the hotel’s assets and ensure financial integrity across all departments* Provide clear, timely financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership and o

Director of Finance (Treasurer) - Volunteer. Understanding of the nature and impact of sexual violence/abuse (support available). Advise the Board of Directors on financial planning, risk management, and investment opportunities.