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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site . Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. The project: Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, playing a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved right from the start of such a historic project. Work to date has primarily focused on enabling works for site readiness. Work is commencing with great speed in the following areas: road, rail, fencing, security, water systems, utilities, and the build of modular and industrial facilities. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are: Safety first - Going home safe and well: • You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards., • You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio., • You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives., • You will be responsible for implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including people, organisation, process, information and technology, • You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations., • You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future., • You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential., • You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub., • Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development., • Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of major civil works/infrastructure projects and programmes., • Strong commercial and financial acumen., • Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams., • Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. #LI-Onsite

Your New Company Hays HR is delighted to be working in partnership with a forward-thinking professional services firm to recruit an exciting new role. As the organisation embarks on a significant growth journey over the next two to three years, they are strengthening their team and are now seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead their talent agenda in collaboration with the Director of People and Culture. This dynamic organisation is renowned for delivering cutting-edge solutions in customer strategy, data science, and digital transformation. With a strong reputation across sectors including financial services, energy, and life sciences, they are entering an exciting phase of innovation and expansion-making this a unique opportunity for a proactive and strategic HR professional to make a lasting impact. Your New Role In this role, you will be responsible for driving initiatives that enhance onboarding processes, career path development, training plans and learning frameworks, ensuring that talent remains engaged and equipped for future challenges. Key responsibilities within this role include: • Strategic Sourcing & Attraction: Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates across a range of roles, ensuring alignment with the organisation's values and long-term goals., • Candidate Experience & Employer Branding: Enhance the candidate journey from initial contact through to onboarding, while actively promoting the organisation's employer brand across multiple channels and platforms., • Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand workforce needs, advise on market trends, and deliver tailored recruitment solutions that support business objectives., • Process Optimisation: Continuously review and improve recruitment processes, leveraging data and technology to drive efficiency, consistency, and inclusivity in hiring practices., • Talent Pipeline Development: Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for critical roles, including early careers programmes, internships, and specialist functions., • Recruitment Analytics & Reporting: Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics, providing insights and recommendations to improve performance and inform strategic workforce planning., • Broader HR Involvement: In addition to a strong focus on talent acquisition, the role will contribute to wider people initiatives including onboarding, job frameworks, benchmarking, and performance management-offering exposure across the full HR ecosystem. What you will need to succeed • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certification (e.g. CIPD, SHRM) are desirable., • Proven experience in talent acquisition, ideally within a fast-paced or professional services environment., • Ideally, you will have worked successfully in a specialist Technology or Science-based Talent Acquisition role., • Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing strategies, and employer branding, with experience leveraging technology and data to drive hiring outcomes., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels., • Demonstrated the ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns simultaneously, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and candidate experience., • Strategic and innovative thinker with a passion for attracting top talent and enhancing organisational capability. What you will get in return This organisation offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package and can offer a great work-life balance and the flexibility you require. What You Need To Do Now If 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. Desired Skills and Experience Talent Acquisition Talent Strategy Talent Attraction 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 hays.co.uk

One of Scotland's most successful law firms are looking to hire a Legal Director to head up their Corporate Practice in Edinburgh. As a Senior Corporate Lawyer, you will lead and manage corporate transactions for commercial clients—ranging from SMEs to FTSE-listed firms—including M&A, restructurings, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Role Profile: • Lead all stages of corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating complex documentation, and managing closing processes working closely with the other offices of the firm., • Provide high-quality advisory work on M&A, restructures, joint ventures, equity fundraising, and strategic corporate planning., • Draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and ancillary agreements., • Supervise and mentor Associates and Solicitors, offering guidance and development., • Collaborate with colleagues across departments (e.g., tax, real estate, dispute resolution) to assemble integrated solutions., • Drive business development by building client relationships, contributing to pitch materials, and enhancing the firm’s presence in the market. Candidate Requirements: • Senior Associate, Director or Partner level lawyer with strong background in corporate law., • Proven experience in high-value, complex corporate transactions., • Strong analytical skills with excellent drafting and negotiation ability., • Business-savvy with a clear commercial mindset., • Exceptional client management and communication—both written and oral., • Leadership ability to supervise, delegate, and guide junior staff., • Highly organised, with adept time-management to manage multiple matters., • Flexibility and adaptability across diverse transactions and industries., • Attention to detail and commitment to delivering precise legal solutions. On Offer: • A highly competitive salary and benefits package., • Engagement with diverse, high-impact corporate transactions for both local and national clients, including large corporates and financial institutions., • A partner-led, collaborative working culture that encourages autonomy and career progression. To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: David Thomson- Director Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164 Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260 London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482 Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360 Email:

My client is looking for an experienced Managing Director to lead the medical device manufacturing site in Scotland. This role offers the chance to guide a business in the medical device device market, ensuring operational excellence, strategic growth, and a culture of quality that embodies their brand values. The Role The Managing Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across all site functions, including Production, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Facility Management. Implementing a value stream management approach, the role demands driving accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement while meeting and exceeding financial, quality, safety, and compliance goals. The successful candidate will influence the strategic direction of the business, support the development of new products in collaboration with R&D, and lead the site’s capacity expansion to support current market growth. Additionally, the role involves championing cross-site process harmonisation and representing the business with customers, partners, regulators, and the parent board. Key Responsibilities • Lead site operations to achieve excellence in delivery, quality, safety, and compliance., • Promote best-practice sharing and process alignment across multiple sites., • Provide Financial, Risk Management and Product Safety oversight., • Report to the parent board on performance and the deployment of our strategy/key objectives., • Ensure compliance with all legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements. About You An inspiring and results-driven leader with extensive experience in regulated manufacturing (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or a closely related industry) is essential. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to deliver operational excellence through high-performing teams. Essential Qualifications & Experience • Minimum 3 years in a director-level role within a regulated manufacturing environment., • Technical degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline., • Proven track record in operational management and business leadership., • Strong financial acumen with experience in budget control., • Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and communication skills., • Proficiency in MS Office and statistical analysis tools.

It's not every day we have a chance to make the world a healthier place—but here, it’s our way of life. Idealistic? Maybe. Deeply pragmatic? Always. Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all. It’s with a great sense of purpose that we work together with brave health and wellness companies to create and inspire healthier, happier, and longer lives. It’s our passion. And if you’re still reading, we’re guessing it might be yours too. We are looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 2,000 talented professionals. At Real Chemistry, we don’t just wish the world was healthier. We leverage tech, data and creativity to make it so. You in? Job Summary: As an Account Director, you will be responsible for excellence in delivery across the entire programme of work for your client accounts. As a client account lead you will provide strategic counsel to clients, autonomously lead a cross-functional internal team and proactively seek opportunities to grow the account. Stepping up from the Associate Account Director role will see you take more of a defined leadership role within your accounts and across the MedEd team, with an increasing focus on the growth and development of your team members and maintaining wider client team satisfaction, and proactively seeking opportunities to grow accounts. Responsibilities: Client delivery • Go-to for clients, managing relationships and setting their expectations of the agency, • Accountable for the delivery of the entire programme of client work on at least two medium-to-large client accounts, with sponsor support, • Ensure work is delivered to the highest standard and within agreed timeframes and budgets, • Coach others to build/maintain positive client relationships and challenge your junior team to provide solutions to client challenges before you offer input, • Support your junior team to manage challenging client conversations as required, • Challenge clients as needed – ensuring only the best work is delivered, • Maintain knowledge of clients' business and external factors impacting it, providing counsel and shifting programme direction as needed, • Confidently formulate objectives and strategies for new client work, ensuring that programme strategy is pulled through, • Facilitate client meetings/workshops and manage challenging client conversations when required, • Be fearless and flexible in your approach – leading and executing a project, regardless of prior experience (or lack of) Business development • Identify areas for organic growth within existing accounts (evolving existing programmes and/or additional tactics) and confidently sell new ideas to clients, • Identify new business opportunities outside of existing accounts, with the support of the internal cross-functional team, • Support the ongoing new business process, leading in the production of 1-2 credentials and/or RFP responses per year, • Lead development of content for the annual internal account planning process Team management • Develop your own authentic leadership style, instilling professional values and good working habits in your teams, • Inspire, motivate, and empower your team on a daily basis, leading by example and setting the standard for junior accounts team members, • Protect and promote our team culture, ensuring it is lived at every level through the Medical Communications team, • Facilitate and encourage cross-learning and sharing of best practices between team members, • Promote clear and free-flowing communication lines between accounts, MW, PM, creative, strategists and any other business functions active within your client accounts; support troubleshooting where issues arise, along with account Sponsors as required, • Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team members and manage their performance, • Support interviewing for new AAs – SAMs, • Line manage at least one accounts team member AA – SAM, providing day-to-day support and longer-term career development guidance Financial management • Take responsibility for financial management of your client business and participate actively in the monthly financial process, • Develop accurate budgets for clients and track resource use against available budget throughout the month, • Accurately forecast and proactively alert senior leadership to any changes/potential slowing down of business, • Ensure the profitability of your accounts, addressing any problems such as over-service or scope creep Agency environment • Participate in internal initiatives which contribute to the culture or development of the Medical Communications team, or Real Chemistry more broadly (e.g., compliance/socials/inspiration), • Keep abreast of award-winning work and insights from other industries, sharing as appropriate, • Regular involvement in new business opportunities Required skills and experience: • Must have a degree in a scientific subject, and a strong scientific background, • Excellent business communication skills, including informal/formal presentation and writing skills, • Skilled in data communication and able to develop final documents and presentations, • Able to develop solutions to client needs and problems, with a strong work ethic and a track record of high-quality deliverables on schedule and on budget, • Leadership skills, with experience and capability to lead and develop junior staff (formal line management experience expected), • Ability to support and drive new business operations alone and as part of bigger team, • High energy, able to effectively operate in a fast-paced, growing and evolving environment Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including a primary office location near in Moorgate, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, dental insurance, and pension contributions. Other perks include health and wellness reimbursements, happy hours, and free healthy snacks to keep you running all day long. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: ___. *Notice: Real Chemistry and its affiliates' names are being misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. Do not share personal or financial information or make payments to any unverified sources claiming to be connected to Real Chemistry. We are working to stop these unauthorized activities and protect our community. Read more ___.

Your New Company Hays HR is delighted to be working in partnership with a forward-thinking professional services firm to recruit an exciting new role. As the organisation embarks on a significant growth journey over the next two to three years, they are strengthening their team and are now seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead their talent agenda in collaboration with the Director of People and Culture. This dynamic organisation is renowned for delivering cutting-edge solutions in customer strategy, data science, and digital transformation. With a strong reputation across sectors including financial services, energy, and life sciences, they are entering an exciting phase of innovation and expansion-making this a unique opportunity for a proactive and strategic HR professional to make a lasting impact. Your New Role In this role, you will be responsible for driving initiatives that enhance onboarding processes, career path development, training plans and learning frameworks, ensuring that talent remains engaged and equipped for future challenges. Key responsibilities within this role include: • Strategic Sourcing & Attraction: Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates across a range of roles, ensuring alignment with the organisation's values and long-term goals., • Candidate Experience & Employer Branding: Enhance the candidate journey from initial contact through to onboarding, while actively promoting the organisation's employer brand across multiple channels and platforms., • Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand workforce needs, advise on market trends, and deliver tailored recruitment solutions that support business objectives., • Process Optimisation: Continuously review and improve recruitment processes, leveraging data and technology to drive efficiency, consistency, and inclusivity in hiring practices., • Talent Pipeline Development: Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for critical roles, including early careers programmes, internships, and specialist functions., • Recruitment Analytics & Reporting: Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics, providing insights and recommendations to improve performance and inform strategic workforce planning., • Broader HR Involvement: In addition to a strong focus on talent acquisition, the role will contribute to wider people initiatives including onboarding, job frameworks, benchmarking, and performance management-offering exposure across the full HR ecosystem. What you will need to succeed • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certification (e.g. CIPD, SHRM) are desirable., • Proven experience in talent acquisition, ideally within a fast-paced or professional services environment., • Ideally, you will have worked successfully in a specialist Technology or Science-based Talent Acquisition role., • Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing strategies, and employer branding, with experience leveraging technology and data to drive hiring outcomes., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels., • Demonstrated the ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns simultaneously, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and candidate experience., • Strategic and innovative thinker with a passion for attracting top talent and enhancing organisational capability. What you will get in return This organisation offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package and can offer a great work-life balance and the flexibility you require. What You Need To Do Now If 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 hays.co.uk

Group Sales Trainer Travel across England & Scotland Competitive salary + attractive benefits At Miller Homes we are building homes in a way which allows us to build better places for people to belong to, better homes for customers and better places for communities to thrive and nature to prosper. We are also creating a better working environment for our people. We create better places where people and planet prosper. We are looking to recruit a Group Sales Trainer, based ideally near our Head Office in Edinburgh, but with travel across England & Scotland. The role will see you support the Group Head of Sales in Identifying sales training requirements, developing, implementing and reviewing effectiveness of sales training programmes across the company, and delivering sales training for all sales discipline and level of role, including Sales Director. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Design and deliver engaging sales training programs, workshops, and coaching sessions., • Develop training materials, including presentations, manuals, and e-learning modules., • Assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics., • Manage the Sales Pathway to ensure all Sales Managers/ Development Sales Managers complete within given timeframes REQUIREMENTS: • Experience in training and supporting sales teams., • Ideally worked in a senior sales role in the new homes building sector and has a proven record of delivering results., • Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, being able to relate to people at all levels of an organisation, internal and external, and to establish and maintain respect both professionally and personally., • Able to absorb numerical and financial information, distil it & report on it. WHAT WE OFFER: • Competitive basic salary, • 26 days annual leave + public holidays + your birthday off, • Excellent bonus structure, • Company car, or car allowance of £5,850

As a Director within the Financial Diligence team, you will lead the engagements whereby we analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale. Ability to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions. You will project manage teams and w

As an Associate Director in the team, you will work closely with Directors and Partners to play a key role in making a difference by influencing and shaping the strategic development of the team. Contribute to thought leadership, driving innovation in Human Capital, Financial Services. We are passio

The Financial Risk Project Manager will support the Head of Financial Risk Operations and Financial Risk team in the operational management of the team. You will support the Financial Risk Director and Head of Financial Risk Operations in ensuring the Financial Risk resources are aligned to the risk

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Finance Director to lead the financial management of this small but growing business which currently has a 4-person finance team. We are advising them on the recruitment of a Finance Director to join their team in the Edinburgh Office. Most of our revenue com

Tech Investment & Financial Accounting Senior Manager. The Tech Investments and Financial Accounting Senior Manager is pivotal within the Finance Business Partnering team, reporting directly to the Finance Director (FD). Oversee Technology Investment portfolio reporting and governance, collaborating

EY-Parthenon Assistant Director – Financial Diligence. The Financial Diligence team at EY-Parthenon has exciting opportunities. In your role as an Assistant Director, you will have responsibility for understanding the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value

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EY-Parthenon Assistant Director – Financial Diligence. The Financial Diligence team at EY-Parthenon has exciting opportunities. In your role as an Assistant Director, you will have responsibility for understanding the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value

Programme Aerodynamics is a fundamentally new approach bringing together mindsets, expertise, methodologies, and solutions from Strategy, Programme, Digital, Programme Leadership and Human Centred Transformation to better anticipate, shape and manage change in Major Programmes. Deloitte’s Major Pr

Associate/Senior Associate/ Legal Director, Family Law (0197). The individual will be able to act as an ambassador for the firm, further developing a strong and established English family law practice covering financial and child matters. At Morton Fraser MacRoberts we are a new style of law firm, i

Director of Strategic Financial Stabilisation. You will provide strategic financial direction, governance expertise, and cross-functional leadership to resolve complex discrepancies and strengthen long-term resilience across client accounts. Drive financial governance, risk management, and control e

Within Programme Leadership, the continued success of our Financial Services practice means that we are looking to grow the team further by recruiting individuals with experience from across Retail and Commercial Banking, Building Societies, Wealth and Asset Management, Capital Markets, Insurance an

As a Director within the Financial Diligence team, you will lead the engagements whereby we analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale. Ability to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions. EY-Parthenon Director – Financial

Reporting to the Director, the EA will support the directorate to ensure the directorate operates efficiently and effectively. Work closely and maintain a strong network with the CEO’s and SPC Executive Director’s Office, and other Executive Assistants to share best practice and ensure consisten

Our candidate is seeking an ambitious and highly motivated individual to become a Director and Key Person of their organisation and play an integral role in taking the company forward and bringing about further success. You will need relevant professional qualifications and must have the knowledge a

Financial Director – United Kingdom. Strong financial acumen with a track record of strategic financial planning and analysis. The Finance Director will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy of our care home group, ensuring the sustainability and growth of our operations.

As a Director within the Financial Diligence team, you will lead the engagements whereby we analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale. Director, Financial Diligence - Scotland. Ability to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclu

Director of Financial Strategy and Customer Operations. Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Director” roles. Finance Director – Technology, Data & AI Solutions.

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 already made the break from corporate life, or a working or returning C

Senior Associate / Legal Director – Non-Contentious Construction (8+ PQE). A leading UK law firm is seeking a highly experienced construction lawyer (non-contentious) to join its dynamic infrastructure team at Senior Associate or Legal Director level.

Following a recent acquisition, we are recruiting a Finance Director who will oversee all financial aspects of the business and will drive the company’s financial strategies in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team. Accountable to the CEO, you will manage the financial operations of the busi

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a highly skilled and commercially astute Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its market-leading Structured and Project Finance team.

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Title: Director of Financial Strategy and Customer Operations. Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Financial Strategy and Customer Operations to lead our European Warehousing & Logistics team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be a key leader in driv

Sales Director, Financial Crime & Compliance. Work with sales executives in other Concentrix business units to extend, reach, and drive adoption of FCC (Financial Crime & Compliance) solutions. Prior experience in the Contact Center industry with in-depth knowledge of financial crime and compliance

As an Account Director at euNetworks, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue by helping our customers in the Financial Services sector achieve meaningful business outcomes through the strategic use of our high-performance connectivity infrastructure. You will source and manage a strategic p

Pear Talent is representing a FTSE100 insurer who are looking for a Director of Financial Reporting to lead a team x50 across multiple locations. You’ll oversee the delivery of all key external financial and regulatory reporting, whilst working closely with the CFO/ExCo to improve financial contro

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 already made the break from corporate life, or a working or returning C