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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

Opportunity to lead strategic finance, resources and organisational development * Key role in the Chief Officer Team About Our Client Hertfordshire Constabulary is a modern, proactive and flexible police force, with over 2,300 police officers and 1,600 police staff serving a county with a population of well over a million people. Hertfordshire is a diverse geographical area ranging from the urban boundaries of London, and large towns including St Albans, Stevenage and Watford, through to rural communities. The role of Assistant Chief Officer - Resources (Section 151 officer) is to provide robust financial stewardship, statutory compliance, and the effective alignment of resources to support high quality policing across Hertfordshire. As a member of the Executive Team, the Assistant Chief Officer - Resources shapes long-term strategy, provides expert financial leadership, and oversees a wide portfolio including Finance, Estates, Fleet, Procurement, Insurance, Health & Safety, Strategic Risk, and Workforce Development. Job Description * Statutory Section 151 Officer for the Chief Constable and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, ensuring full legislative compliance for both entities. * Lead medium and long-term financial planning, budget management, reporting and risk-based decision making. * Oversee estates strategy, capital programme and key support services. * Drive innovation, eff...

As a member of the Executive Team, the Assistant Chief Officer - Resources shapes long-term strategy, provides expert financial leadership, and oversees a wide portfolio including Finance, Estates, Fleet, Procurement, Insurance, Health & Safety, Strategic Risk, and Workforce Development. The role of

Commercial Director Reporting To: Managing Director Location: Welham Green, Hertfordshire Role and Responsibilities The Commercial Director is responsible for leading the company’s commercial strategy to drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion. The role oversees sales, business development, customer relationships, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations while ensuring alignment with the company’s operational and manufacturing capabilities. The Commercial Director plays a key role in identifying new market opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and strengthening the company’s position within gear manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, defence, medical, energy, or industrial manufacturing. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities and tasks and can be amended at any time according to the business requirements. Key Responsibilities Commercial Strategy: • Develop and implement the company’s commercial strategy to achieve revenue and profit targets., • Identify new business opportunities, market segments, and strategic partnerships., • Lead long-term sales planning aligned with company growth objectives., • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies within the gear manufacturing sector. Sales and Business Development: • Lead and manage the sales and business development team., • Develop key account strategies for major customers., • Drive new customer acquisition and contract wins., • Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic clients and stakeholders. Pricing and Contract Management: • Develop competitive pricing strategies aligned with cost structures and margin objectives., • Lead commercial negotiations for major contracts and framework agreements., • Ensure all commercial agreements mitigate risk and protect company interests., • Work closely with legal and finance on contract terms and compliance. Customer Relationship Management: • Maintain high-level relationships with key customers and partners., • Ensure excellent customer experience and long-term client retention., • Act as the senior escalation point for major commercial issues. Cross-Functional Leadership: • Work closely with operations, engineering, and production teams to ensure commercial commitments align with delivery capabilities., • Collaborate with finance to manage forecasts, budgets, and profitability., • Support operational planning through accurate sales forecasting. Financial Performance: • Deliver revenue growth and margin targets., • Monitor sales performance and pipeline management., • Provide regular commercial performance reports to the executive team. Leadership and Team Development: • Lead, mentor, and develop the commercial team., • Build a high-performance sales culture focused on accountability and results., • Recruit and develop talent within the commercial function. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): • Order intake, • New business, • Customer retention rate / customer satisfaction (net promoter score), • Price Skills and Experience Essential: • Significant commercial leadership experience in precision engineering, advanced manufacturing, or industrial sectors., • Proven track record of delivering orderbook growth and strategic business development., • Experience managing complex B2B sales cycles and technical products., • Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills., • Experience leading and developing sales teams., • Strong financial and commercial acumen., • Own AS9100 processes. Desirable: • Experience in sectors such as aerospace, defence and medical devices., • Knowledge of CNC machining, precision components, or advanced manufacturing processes., • International sales or export experience. Qualifications • Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field., • MBA or equivalent commercial qualification., • Or by experience. Personal Attributes • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen., • Results-driven with strong leadership capability., • Excellent communication and negotiation skills., • Strong relationship builder with customers and partners., • Ability to operate effectively at all levels.

* * SALARY: Starting from £23,900 pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time Permanent, 35 hours per week CLOSING DATE: 16/4/2026 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We’re looking for a Fleet Customer Service Executive to support the delivery of an exceptional vehicle ordering and fulfilment experience for our Corporate and Fleet customers. This high‑paced, customer‑focused role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth ordering and delivery of new vehicles, building strong relationships with customers and suppliers, and contributing to the continued growth of our contract hire portfolio. By providing outstanding service across every interaction—whether by phone or email—you’ll help maintain the high service standards that define VWFS|FLEET. What you’ll be doing: • Responding to customer enquiries, primarily by phone and email, ensuring every interaction is clear, professional and customer‑focused., • Accurately entering and managing customer data, following processing procedures and meeting response‑time guidelines with both speed and precision., • Processing weekly vehicle orders and maintaining up‑to‑date information in internal systems while keeping customers informed throughout., • Acting as the key liaison between customers and dealerships to coordinate vehicle delivery details., • Managing the payment of supplier vehicle invoices in line with agreed processes., • Handling email and administrative queries, using outbound calls where appropriate to achieve efficient, “one‑and‑done” resolutions., • Taking ownership for delivering excellent customer service at all times, ensuring customer needs are fully understood., • Providing proactive support through strong industry and product knowledge, helping customers make informed decisions. You’ll have a passion for delivering great customer experiences, a focus on accuracy and detail, and a mindset geared toward proactive, efficient problem-solving. Essential experience & skills • Confident and comfortable speaking with customers over the phone., • A strong sense of urgency and the motivation to respond swiftly and effectively., • PC literate, with the ability to navigate multiple systems accurately., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • A strong customer service focus, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality support., • An understanding of the Data Protection Act and Consumer Credit Act (desirable, but not essential)., • Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

Job Title: Account Manager - Financial Markets Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (Office Based) Salary: £26,500 per annum starting to £27,500 per annum after probation Performance-based commission in line with responsible sales practices and regulatory standards One week fully paid training upon successful first interview Job type: Full time, Permanent Are you ready to build a career from day one? We are looking for ambitious and driven individuals who are ready to develop within a fast-paced, regulated financial services environment. A background in finance is not a requirement for this role. That said, candidates who are familiar with financial markets, products, or terminology often find they settle into the role more quickly. If you have studied finance or a related field, this is where that knowledge starts to work for you. This is a client-facing, non-advisory role. You will communicate with clients daily, build professional relationships, and provide general information about our financial products and platform. All client communications are conducted in a fair, clear, and non-misleading manner, in full accordance with FCA regulatory standards. Employees in this role do not provide financial advice. Key Responsibilities: • Client engagement. Maintain proactive and professional communication with clients via telephone and email, establishing rapport and understanding their informational needs in relation to our products., • Product information. Provide clear, fair, and balanced general information about our financial instruments, platform features, and educational materials. All information is provided in a non-advisory capacity and must include appropriate risk disclosure in line with FCA requirements., • Relationship management. Build and maintain professional client relationships by delivering a consistent standard of service, responding to enquiries promptly, and ensuring clients are treated fairly at all times., • Compliance and conduct. Adhere to all regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards throughout every client interaction, including accurate record-keeping, appropriate risk disclosure, and client suitability escalation., • Previous experience in a client-facing, customer service, or financial services role is advantageous but not essential, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and accurately, • A professional and composed telephone manner, • Resilience, self-motivation, and the ability to work consistently under pressure, • A conscientious approach to performance targets within a structured, compliant framework, • Proficiency in standard computer applications and CRM systems We believe in being transparent with all candidates. This is a performance-based role within a structured, target-driven environment. You will encounter challenges including client objections and demanding performance expectations. Success in this role requires consistency, professionalism, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure. Training and selection process Our recruitment process is designed to identify candidates who are the right fit for the role and for a regulated financial services environment. • Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited to attend a one-week, fully paid training programme, • Training covers an introduction to the role, systems, client communication standards, and regulatory and compliance requirements as set out by the FCA Those who meet performance standards and demonstrate the right attitude progress. Fortrade promotes from within, conducts annual salary reviews, and provides high performers with career development and exposure that extends well beyond this role. Employee benefits: • Performance-based commission structure. Earnings vary depending on individual results and are in line with responsible sales practices, • Weekly and monthly incentive vouchers for top performers, • Annual salary review and incremental increases, • Fast-track progression opportunities. Internal promotion is actively supported, • Contributory pension scheme, • Employee wellbeing programme Please click APPLY to submit your CV for this role. xrnqpay Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Financial Services Executive, Account Manager, Relationship Manager, Financial Services Accounts Executive, Client Account Manager, Customer Service Executive, Sales Account Manager, Sales Executive, may also be considered for this role.

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Job Title: Corporate Finance Executive Location: North East England Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits The Firm A leading advisory group in the North East of England is seeking a high-calibre Corporate Finance Executive to join its growing deal team. The Role As a Corporate Finance Executiv

As our first Executive Director of Finance and statutory Section 73 Officer, you will build the financial architecture that makes this possible. Work directly with the Chief Executive, senior leaders across the region, and our emerging political leadership your insight will inform high-value investm

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A leading financial advisory firm in London is seeking a motivated Corporate Finance Executive to assist in delivering a range of finance assignments.

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A superb opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller, to work for an award winning, global business. If you re a confident and driven finance professional with a background in project-based industries at a mid to senior level, we invite you to apply and join a successful an

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