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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Compliance Officer to join the Pershing EMEA Compliance team. This role is located in Manchester, UK. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: • Lead regulatory change oversight across Pershing EMEA, monitoring new UK, EU, Irish and Jersey regulatory developments and assessing their impact on the business., • Maintain regulatory publications logs, regulatory change controls and governance documentation, ensuring regulatory assessments and actions are tracked and accessible., • Partner with the EMEA Regulatory Change team, Project Management Office and business stakeholders to coordinate regulatory change implementation and delivery., • Oversee the horizon scanning framework, providing traceability of regulatory developments from identification through implementation., • Prepare and maintain management information to support compliance risk monitoring, regulatory reporting and senior governance oversight., • Provide compliance advisory support across Pershing and BNY stakeholders, contributing to projects, working groups and regulatory change initiatives. To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: • Compliance experience within financial services, with strong knowledge of FCA requirements relating to custody, client assets, clearing and settlement activities., • Strong understanding of UK and European regulatory developments and their impact on capital markets, wealth management and advisory businesses., • Detailed knowledge of key FCA regulatory frameworks, including PRIN, SYSC, COBS, MAR, CASS, SUP, MiFID, SMCR and DISP., • Experience working within a global organisation across multiple jurisdictions and engaging with stakeholders at all levels., • Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide practical compliance guidance and challenge., • Familiarity with compliance risk management frameworks, regulatory change programmes, compliance projects and emerging technologies, including AI. At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re looking for an experienced Reward professional to join AJ Bell as our new Head of Reward. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the Reward agenda within a UK listed financial services business with ambitious growth plans. You may already be operating at Head of Reward level, or you could be an experienced Senior Reward Manager or Reward consultant looking for the opportunity to step into your first Head of Reward role. What’s important is that you bring strong technical Reward expertise, particularly across executive remuneration and listed company reward, alongside the confidence and ambition to build relationships at the highest levels of the organisation and shape our future Reward strategy. As Head of Reward, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of AJ Bell’s Reward strategy across executive and wider employee Reward. This includes base pay, incentives, benefits, share plans and executive remuneration, ensuring our approach supports our business strategy while meeting UK regulatory and corporate governance requirements. This is a hands on leadership role offering significant exposure across the business. You’ll work closely with our Group People Officer, Executive Committee and senior leadership team, as well as supporting our Remuneration Committee and Board. What you'll do: Work closely with the HR Director and senior stakeholders to develop and deliver a competitive, sustainable and compliant Reward strategy that supports AJ Bell’s continued growth, talent strategy and employee engagement. Take ownership of executive and senior management Reward, including annual bonus arrangements, LTIPs and other incentive plans. You'll support the development of recommendations and papers for the Remuneration Committee and help ensure our remuneration disclosures meet UK Corporate Governance Code and Listing Rules requirements. Provide high quality Reward analysis and recommendations to support senior decision-making, working with the HR Director, RemCo and Board. You'll also support engagement with shareholders, investors and proxy advisers on executive remuneration matters where required. Lead key Reward processes including annual salary and bonus reviews, benchmarking and Reward analysis, ensuring our approach remains competitive, equitable and aligned with our business objectives. Review and evolve our pay structures, Reward policies and broader employee proposition, using market insight and data to ensure we continue to attract, motivate and retain great people. Ensure our Reward policies and practices meet relevant legislative, regulatory and governance requirements, including those applicable to a UK listed and FCA regulated business. You'll also play an active role in the preparation of the annual Directors' Remuneration Report and associated disclosures. Take responsibility for our employee share ownership arrangements, including our Share Incentive Plan (SIP), Free Shares Award plan and CSOPs. Oversee our employee benefits offering, including pensions, healthcare and life assurance, ensuring it remains competitive, valued by our people and cost effective. What we're looking for: We're open to candidates from both in-house Reward and specialist Reward consultancy backgrounds. You don't necessarily need to have been a Head of Reward for a significant period. This could be the opportunity for an accomplished Senior Reward Manager or senior Reward consultant to take the next step in their career. You'll ideally bring: Strong Reward experience, with particular depth in executive remuneration and incentive design. Current or very recent experience of working within, or advising, a UK publicly listed organisation, with a good understanding of listed company remuneration and corporate governance requirements. Experience of executive incentive arrangements, including annual bonus and LTIP design and operation. Exposure to Remuneration Committees and/or Boards, whether through preparing papers and recommendations, presenting or directly advising senior stakeholders. A good understanding of Directors' Remuneration Reporting and the UK Corporate Governance Code. Broader Reward experience beyond executive compensation, which could include annual pay and bonus cycles, benchmarking, pay structures, employee incentives, share plans or benefits. Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex Reward information into clear, commercially focused recommendations. The credibility and communication skills to build trusted relationships with senior executives, HR colleagues and Board level stakeholders. A hands on approach and willingness to move between strategic thinking and detailed delivery. Experience within financial services or another regulated environment would be advantageous, but isn't essential if you bring strong listed company Reward experience. About us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 762,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £121.5 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years and in 2025 named a Great Place to Work®. At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. Our perks and benefits Starting holidays of 28 days, increasing to 31 with length of service as well as buy/sell options Matched pension contributions up to 8% Discretionary bonus scheme Free share awards & BAYE scheme Private healthcare options & Health Cash Plan Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave Ongoing technical training & professional qualification support Hybrid working (minimum 50% Manchester office) For the full list of benefits and more detail about the role, click apply or visit our careers page. Hybrid working At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Head of Legal in Manchester to join a dynamic and growing organisation. Reporting to the executive leadership team, you will lead the legal function, provide strategic guidance on complex commercial and regulatory matters, and support key business initiatives. This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, governance matters, commercial contracts, compliance, and corporate transactions. \n Key responsibilities of Interim Head of Legal: \n\n • Acting as the primary legal advisor to senior stakeholders, including the Executive Team and Board of Directors\n, • Leading and developing the legal function, including managing a high-performing legal team\n, • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements and strategic contracts\n, • Providing strategic legal guidance to support business growth, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance\n, • Advising on complex legal and regulatory matters including commercial law, corporate law, IP, data protection, and employment law\n, • Managing the legal aspects of transactions, including partnerships, funding arrangements, and M&A activities\n, • Developing and implementing legal policies, templates, and training to support operational Fefficiency\n, • Overseeing company secretarial responsibilities and maintaining high standards of governance\n, • Acting as Data Protection Officer, leading on privacy compliance and regulatory liaison\n, • Managing relationships with external counsel and legal service providers\n\n Essential Skills & Experience: \n\n • Solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent), with significant post-qualification experience\n, • Proven experience in a senior in-house legal role, ideally with exposure to commercial or technology sectors\n, • Experience leading legal teams and working with executive leadership\n\n What's next: \n Apply today for this Interim Head of Legal by clicking the link provided or email with your updated CV. \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Robert Walters has partnered with a highly regarded, UK-based infrastructure organisation to appoint an Interim Company Secretary into a key role supporting the Board and executive team. Operating at scale and at pace, our client is a major player in the UK's energy transition and is seeking to appoint an experienced governance professional to shape and lead best-in-class corporate governance function. This is an interim role for 3 months with hybrid working available. \n The Role \n Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the Company Secretary will: \n\n • Take ownership of the governance framework across the group, ensuring effective Board operations, robust compliance, and continuous improvement of governance practices.\n, • act as a trusted advisor to the Board and Committees, contributing directly to high-quality decision-making and organisational integrity.\n\n\n, • Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of Board, Committee and shareholder meetings.\n, • Prepare agendas, Board packs and governance materials.\n, • Attend meetings and produce accurate, high-quality minutes.\n\n Your Background \n\n • Significant experience operating at Company Secretary level, ideally within a complex or regulated environment\n, • Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate governance and statutory requirements, ideally within the energy sector\n, • Proven ability to support Boards and senior stakeholders\n, • Excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills\n, • High levels of discretion, integrity and professionalism\n\n The Company \n Our client is a market-leading provider of smart energy infrastructure, with a long-standing track record in delivering and managing essential energy assets nationwide. With capabilities spanning multiple services and broader low-carbon technologies, the organisation plays a central role in supporting the UK's net zero ambitions. The business employs a large, nationwide workforce and is driven by a strong culture rooted in collaboration, integrity and sustainability. \n How to Apply \n Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on or . \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Executive Support and Correspondence Officer Closing date: 28/09/2026 Location: Manchester Position Type: Permanent Salary: £38,856 - £43,174 per annum The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime; set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR also has powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football. The Executive Support and Correspondence Officer role sits at the heart of the Independent Football Regulator, supporting senior decision makers and leading the IFR’s external enquiries and information-access correspondence. The role offers close working with both senior internal stakeholders and a range of external stakeholders. Responsibilities Include Managing senior leader's diary and inbox, prioritising correspondence and replying on their behalf where appropriate. Taking minutes and notes, maintaining organised records and disseminating actions across the organisation. Managing the IFR’s online correspondence system and mailbox, drafting bespoke responses, coordinating internal input and maintaining standard lines and templates. Leading Freedom of Information requests, including drafting requirements, statutory timelines and exemptions. Managing the Publication Scheme page of the IFR website. Undertaking training to support team-wide financial requisitioning. Essential Requirements Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work effectively across a range of tasks and under pressure. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft at pace on a variety of topics. Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all outgoing communications. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact confidently and professionally with internal and external stakeholders of varying seniority. Good judgement to manage situations independently and understand when to escalate and how. Strong work ethic and a proven team player, with ability to work under pressure. Desirable Skills Keen interest in the work of the Independent Football Regulator Experience working in a Private Office or Correspondence role Terms and Conditions of Employment If successful, you will join a Non-Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee, you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. The terms and conditions of employment include: Pension 12% – An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. Flexible Benefit 8% – Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension or take as cash (post tax). Reward – We will have a performance-based reward programme. 31.5 days annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working – 40% in office attendance. Occupational sick pay. 9 months paid Maternity Leave and generous paternity and adoption leave. A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees. Cycle-to-work scheme and much more! Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application

\n Full-time Permanent Band 10 \n Posted 18 Aug 2026 Description\n Department:Finance \n Location:Manchester – UK Management College, with responsibilities across UKMC and the widerUnibridgeGroup \n Reporting to:Group Chief Executive Officer \n Remit:UKMC, with Group-wide responsibilities and support across the widerUnibridgeGroup. \n Works with:Group shareholders and Board; UKMC Board and senior leadership; leadership teams acrossUnibridgeGroup organisations; Finance and Audit & Risk Committees; external auditors; banks; HMRC; insurers; professional advisers; regulators; awarding bodies; funding partners; and other relevant stakeholders. \n Employment Type:Full-time, Permanent ABOUT UKMC AND UNIBRIDGE GROUP\n UK Management College (UKMC) is a growing higher education provider in the United Kingdom, focused on widening participation andprovidingaccessible higher education opportunities to students from diverse and under-represented backgrounds. \n UKMC delivers partner-validated and franchised degree programmes across multiple campuses in Greater Manchester, the East Midlands and the North-East. \n UKMC forms part of the widerUnibridgeGroup, which includes a growing portfolio of education institutions and businesses. Each institutionoperateswithin its respective governance and regulatory framework, with the wider Group providing strategic direction and support. \n The Chief Financial Officer will be based within UK Management College's Manchester offices and will provide senior financial leadership to UKMC while also supporting the widerUnibridgeGroup and its institutions. ROLE PURPOSE\n The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be the senior finance executive responsible for providing strategic financial leadership,oversightand stewardship across UKMC, while also supporting the widerUnibridgeGroup and its colleges and institutions. \n The post holder will lead UKMC's finance function and provide Group-wide financialexpertiseand support in relation to financial strategy, sustainability, governance, financial modelling, reporting, \n cash and capital management, financial controls, incomediversificationand strategic growth. \n Beyond financial stewardship, the CFO will play a key strategic role in developing sustainable financial models,buildingandmaintainingsophisticated financial forecasts, designing and stress-testing scenarios for growth, diversification and resilience, and supporting the development of new and diversified sources of income. \n The CFO will also provide financial leadership and support for the expansion of academic partnerships and portfolios, providing financial due diligence, businesscasesand investment appraisal to support strategic decision-making. \n The CFO will report to the Group Chief Executive Officer and work closely with UKMC andUnibridgeGroup senior leadership,Boardsand relevant committees. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESA. Financial Strategy and Leadership\n \n • Lead UKMC's financial strategy and provide strategic financial leadership and support across the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Ensure financial strategies support the strategic plans of UKMC and relevant Group institutions and promote long-term financial sustainability.\n, • Act as the principal financial adviser to the Group Chief Executive Officer,providingclear advice on financial performance, forecasts, risks,opportunitiesand strategic options.\n, • Work closely with shareholders,Boardsand senior leadership teams on significant financial and investment decisions.\n, • Develop andmaintainappropriate financialpolicies, delegation limits, approvalthresholdsand financial governance arrangements.\n, • Lead annual financial planning and budget cycles, ensuring budgets are realistic, capacity-led and aligned with organisational plans.\n, • Advise on theappropriate balancebetween investment, reserves,growthand financial sustainability.\n, • Ensure financial decisions support educational quality, studentoutcomesand the long-term sustainability of UKMC and the wider Group.\n B. Financial Modelling and Sustainable Financial Models\n \n, • Build,ownand continuouslymaintainintegrated financial models for UKMC and supportconsolidatedand institutional financial modelling across the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Link student-number forecasts, fee income, staffing, estates, capital plans, cashflowand reserves within financial models.\n, • Develop rolling short,mediumand long-term financial forecasts.\n, • Design and undertake scenario and sensitivity analysis covering recruitment performance, partner concentration, changes in fees or policy, cost inflation, new partnerships, newcampusesand new income streams.\n, • Develop sustainability metrics including surplus margins, reserves,liquidityand partner-concentration thresholds.\n, • Ensure financial models are reconciled with business plans, regulatory submissions,forecastsand statutory accounts.\n, • Translate complex financial information into clear, decision-ready analysis for senior leaders and Boards.\n, • Maintain financial modelling approaches that reflectappropriate UKsector practice and regulatory expectations.\n C. Income Diversification and New Sources of Income\n \n, • Lead and support the identification,appraisaland development of new and diversified income sources for UKMC and the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Identifyopportunities to reduce dependency on individual partners,programmesor income streams.\n, • Develop capability around grant and external funding opportunities.\n, • Support the identification and pursuit ofappropriate research, knowledge-exchange, government, local_authorityand other funding opportunities.\n, • Appraise opportunities including contract and commercial training, professional development,consultancyand appropriate commercialuse of organisational assets.\n, • Ensure new income initiatives are supported by robust business cases,appropriate costing, sensitivityanalysisand risk assessment.\n, • Establish andmonitorappropriate income-diversificationmeasures.\n D. Partnerships and Portfolio Expansion\n \n, • Provide senior financial leadership and support for the expansion of academic and strategic partnerships.\n, • Undertake financial due diligence on prospective partners, universities, awarding bodies and other significant commercial relationships.\n, • Model the income, costs and financial risks associated with proposed partnerships.\n, • Provide financial appraisal for new programmes, subject areas,campusesand modes of delivery.\n, • Ensure expansion proposals are appropriately costed and financially sustainable.\n, • Support fee negotiations and financial contract terms with partner organisations.\n, • Monitor thefinancial impactof partner dependency and significant contractual commitments.\n, • Support the financial evaluation of potential acquisitions,mergersor new institutional opportunities.\n, • Lead or support financial due diligence and integration planning whereappropriate.\n E. Financial Planning, Reporting and Accounts\n \n, • Lead management reporting for UKMC and supportappropriate financialreporting across the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Ensuretimelyandaccuratemonthly management accounts, variance analysis,forecastsand financial commentary.\n, • Oversee statutory financial reporting and annual financial statementsin accordance withapplicable accounting standards and legislation.\n, • Lead relationships with external auditors and ensure audits are appropriately prepared and managed.\n, • Ensureappropriate taxcompliance, including corporation tax, VAT,PAYEand other relevant obligations.\n, • Oversee key financial processes including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and relevant student-fee processes.\n, • Ensure financial reporting provides senior leaders and Boards with an accurateunderstanding of organisational financial performance.\n F. Treasury, Cash and Capital\n \n, • Lead treasury and cash-flow management for UKMC and provideappropriate strategicsupport across the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Maintain robust cash-flow forecasting and liquidity management.\n, • Develop andmaintainappropriate bankingrelationships.\n, • Ensureappropriate reservesand liquidity targets areestablishedand monitored.\n, • Provide early warning where financial forecastsindicatepotential risks.\n, • Lead or support capital planning and investment appraisal for estates, infrastructure,ITand other significant investment.\n, • Advisesenior leadership onappropriate fundingstrategies for organisational growth.\n, • Ensureappropriate insurancearrangements aremaintainedand reviewed.\n G. Regulatory Financial Compliance\n \n, • Lead the financial aspects of UKMC's regulatory obligations and support relevant financial compliance requirements across the wider Group.\n, • Ensure financial returns, audited financial statements, forecasts and other required financial submissions areaccurateand completed within required timescales.\n, • Maintainappropriate internalcontrols over financial and related data used for regulatory and external reporting.\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant Companies House and other statutory filing requirements.\n, • Monitor regulatory and policy developments affecting education finance in the UK.\n, • Support regulatory submissions and engagements with reconciled andevidence-based financial information.\n, • Ensure consistency between financial information presented across business plans, regulatory submissions,forecastsand statutory accounts.\n H. Risk, Internal Control and Audit\n \n, • Maintain an effective framework of financial internal controls.\n, • Ensureappropriate segregationof duties, authorisation limits, reconciliations, procurementcontrolsand fraud-prevention arrangements.\n, • Maintain oversight of significant financial risks and ensure material risks are appropriately escalated.\n, • Support Audit & Risk Committees and other governance bodies withaccurateand transparent financial information.\n, • Ensure anti-fraud, anti-bribery and anti-money-laundering arrangements are appropriatelymaintained.\n, • Ensure financial audit actions aremonitoredand progressed to completion.\n, • Support financial continuity and resilience planning.\n I. Financial Systems, Data and Transformation\n \n, • Provide strategic leadership for finance systems and financial technology.\n, • Support the development of modern, integrated systems for accounting, planning,payrolland procurement.\n, • Improve integration between finance systems and other organisational systems.\n, • Drive digitalisation,automationand continuous improvement of financial processes.\n, • Improve management information and self-service financial reporting for budget holders and senior leaders.\n, • Ensure financial data is appropriately governed, secure and GDPR-compliant.\n, • Identifyopportunities to improve efficiency,accuracyand financial control through technology.\n J. Leadership and People\n \n, • Build,leadand develop a high-performing UKMC Finance function.\n, • Provideappropriate leadership, professionalsupportand strategic direction to finance colleagues across the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Establish clearobjectives, performanceexpectationsand development plans.\n, • Support succession planning and professional development within Finance.\n, • Develop financial literacy and budget-holder capability across the organisation.\n, • Promote a collaborative and service-oriented Finance function that supports effective organisational decision-making.\n, • Promote consistency and best practice across Finance functions.\n, • Undertake anyadditionalduties assigned by the Group Chief Executive Officercommensuratewith the seniority and scope of the role.\n PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND EXPERIENCE\n The successful candidate will be expected to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience at senior finance leadership level. \n The successful candidate shoulddemonstrate: \n \n • Significant senior-level financial leadership experience.\n, • Strong experience of financial strategy,planningand modelling.\n, • Experience of managing complex budgets and financial reporting.\n, • Strong knowledge of financial governance, internal controls,auditand risk.\n, • Experience developing sophisticated financial forecasts and scenario models.\n, • Experience of supporting organisational growth and strategic investment decisions.\n, • Strong commercial and financial judgement.\n, • Experience leading and developing Finance teams.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.\n, • Ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior executives and Boards.\n, • Experience within higher education, education or another regulated sector would be highly desirable.\n, • Experience within a multi-site or multi-entity organisation would beadvantageous.\n VALUES AND CONDUCT\n The Chief Financial Officer will be expected todemonstratethe highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. \n The post holder will: \n \n • Act with integrity, prudence,accuracyand transparency.\n, • Provide clear and candid financial advice, including where financial risks or challenges need to be addressed.\n, • Protect the long-term financial sustainability of UKMC and support the sustainability of the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Ensure financialobjectivesdo not take precedence over educational quality or student welfare.\n, • Promote equality,diversityand inclusion.\n, • Maintainappropriate confidentiality.\n, • Exercise sound professional judgement.\n, • Work collaboratively across UKMC and the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Comply withapplicable governance, regulatory and professional requirements.\n, • Maintainappropriate professionaldevelopment and standing with their professional body.\n ADDITIONAL INFORMATION\n The Chief Financial Officer will be based at \n and willbe requiredto work collaboratively across UKMC and the widerUnibridgeGroup. \n The role may require travel between UKMC campuses,UnibridgeGroup locations and other locations asrequired. \n The duties and r

\n Full-time Permanent Band 10 \n Job Title: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) \n Location: Manchester - based at UK Management College offices, with responsibilities across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group \n Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer \n Employment Type: Full-time, permanent About UKMC and Unibridge Group\n UK Management College (UKMC) is part of the wider Unibridge Group. UKMC is a growing higher education provider in the United Kingdom, focused on widening participation and providing accessible higher education opportunities to students from diverse and under-represented backgrounds. \n The Chief Commercial Officer will be based within UKMC's Manchester offices and will provide senior commercial leadership and support across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group. \n While the post holder will be operationally based at UKMC, the role has a Group-wide remit and will work across Unibridge Group organisations as required, supporting commercial strategy, revenue growth, market development, partnerships and the development of new and diversified income streams. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE\n The Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) is UKMC's most senior commercial executive and is responsible for leading the College's commercial strategy, revenue growth and market development. \n The post holder will provide strategic leadership across market intelligence, brand and marketing, student recruitment, admissions, business development, commercial partnerships, pricing, fee-share arrangements and the development of new and diversified income streams. \n A key responsibility of the role will be to develop and maintain robust commercial models that support strategic decision-making across UKMC. This will include market sizing, demand forecasting, student recruitment and pipeline modelling, pricing analysis, unit economics, income diversification and scenario planning. \n The CCO will ensure that commercial growth is measured, evidence-based and aligned with institutional capacity, educational quality, regulatory requirements and student outcomes. The role will work closely with the Group Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Board, shareholders and senior leadership teams. \n Commercial success must support UKMC's educational mission and long-term sustainability. Revenue or recruitment targets must never take precedence over educational quality, regulatory compliance or the student experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Commercial Strategy and Leadership\n \n • Develop, lead and deliver UKMC's commercial strategy in alignment with the College's strategic objectives.\n, • Ensure UKMC has a clear, evidence-based and sustainable strategy for revenue growth.\n, • Act as the principal commercial adviser to the Group Chief Executive Officer, shareholders, Board and senior leadership team.\n, • Provide clear and evidence-based advice on market opportunities, commercial risks, growth strategies and investment decisions.\n, • Establish and maintain commercial policies, pricing governance, approval processes and business case standards.\n, • Ensure commercial activity is aligned with institutional capacity, quality standards and regulatory requirements.\n, • Lead and sponsor cross-college commercial projects, strategic initiatives and market-entry opportunities.\n, • Ensure commercial plans are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets and governance frameworks.\n Commercial Planning and Modelling\n \n, • Develop, maintain and continuously improve UKMC's commercial models and forecasting capability.\n, • Lead market sizing and addressable demand analysis across regions, campuses and programmes.\n, • Develop student recruitment, admissions and enrolment forecasts across all intake cycles.\n, • Analyse pricing, fee-share arrangements and commercial contribution by partner, programme and campus.\n, • Develop and monitor unit economics, including cost per enquiry, cost per application, cost per enrolment and student lifetime value.\n, • Produce rolling commercial forecasts and projections to support short, medium and long-term strategic planning.\n, • Undertake scenario and sensitivity analysis relating to recruitment performance, pricing changes, new markets, partnerships and competitive risks.\n, • Work closely with the CFO to ensure that commercial models and financial models are fully aligned and reconciled.\n, • Ensure a consistent and reliable set of commercial and financial assumptions underpins business plans, Board papers and strategic decisions.\n, • Monitor income concentration, partner dependency and market risk.\n, • Support the diversification of UKMC's income streams and reduce dependency on individual partners or revenue sources.\n, • Translate complex commercial analysis into clear and actionable recommendations for senior leaders and the Board.\n Revenue Growth and Student Recruitment\n \n, • Lead UKMC's commercial approach to revenue growth through student recruitment and admissions.\n, • Develop and oversee recruitment strategies, ensuring recruitment targets remain aligned with campus capacity and the ability to deliver a high-quality student experience.\n, • Support the delivery of UKMC's Board-approved recruitment baseline of a minimum of 4,500 new entrants per year, within the agreed planning range and assessed institutional capacity.\n, • Oversee the full student recruitment funnel, including enquiry generation, application conversion, offers, acceptances and enrolment.\n, • Monitor recruitment performance by campus, programme, intake and recruitment channel.\n, • Establish clear commercial KPIs, conversion targets and cost-per-enrolment measures.\n, • Identify underperformance early and ensure corrective action is implemented during the recruitment cycle.\n, • Ensure recruitment activity is ethical, transparent, compliant and consistent with UKMC's mission and values.\n, • Ensure appropriate oversight of direct recruitment, community-based recruitment and approved third-party channels.\n, • Ensure published information, offers, student terms and commercial communications are accurate and compliant with relevant consumer protection and regulatory requirements.\n, • Ensure that commercial targets do not result in students being recruited onto provision that is unsuitable or insufficiently prepared.\n Income Diversification and New Revenue Streams\n \n, • Identify and develop new and diversified income opportunities for UKMC.\n, • Develop strategies to reduce dependency on individual partners, markets or revenue streams.\n, • Identify relevant grant, public funding and external funding opportunities.\n, • Develop processes for identifying, assessing and supporting funding and bid opportunities.\n, • Explore and develop commercially viable opportunities including:\n, • Contract and commercial training.\n, • Employer-funded provision.\n, • Professional development and CPD.\n, • Consultancy and knowledge-based services.\n, • Skills and workforce development programmes.\n, • Appropriate commercial use of UKMC's estate and facilities.\n, • Ensure all new commercial opportunities are supported by robust business cases.\n, • Work with the CFO and other senior stakeholders to ensure appropriate costing, financial modelling and risk assessment.\n, • Monitor new revenue initiatives against approved business cases and performance expectations.\n, • Make evidence-based recommendations regarding the continuation, development or closure of underperforming commercial activities.\n, • Establish and monitor income diversification targets.\n Partnerships and Portfolio Development\n \n, • Lead the commercial development and expansion of academic and strategic partnerships.\n, • Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective university, awarding body and commercial partners.\n, • Lead the commercial elements of partnership due diligence and negotiations.\n, • Negotiate fee-share arrangements, payment terms and commercial conditions that support the long-term interests of UKMC.\n, • Provide commercial analysis and recommendations for new programmes, subject areas, campuses and modes of delivery.\n, • Ensure portfolio expansion is supported by evidence of market demand, sustainable unit economics and sufficient institutional capacity.\n, • Support the commercial management and review of existing partnerships.\n, • Monitor the commercial performance of partnership agreements, including fee-share arrangements, recruitment performance and renewal opportunities.\n, • Work collaboratively with academic and quality leadership, recognising that academic standards and quality assurance remain within the responsibility of the appropriate academic and regulatory functions.\n, • Support the commercial evaluation of potential acquisitions, mergers and new institutional opportunities.\n, • Work with the CFO and other senior stakeholders on commercial and financial due diligence where appropriate.\n, • Develop relationships with employers, civic organisations, funders and other stakeholders that create strategic and commercial opportunities.\n Market Intelligence, Brand and Marketing\n \n, • Lead UKMC's approach to market intelligence and ensure commercial decisions are informed by robust market evidence.\n, • Monitor competitor activity, market demand, demographic trends, policy developments and funding changes affecting the education sector.\n, • Develop regional and campus-level market intelligence to support UKMC's growth strategy.\n, • Provide strategic leadership for UKMC's brand and marketing activities.\n, • Support the development of a credible, distinctive and consistent UKMC brand.\n, • Oversee marketing strategies and campaigns across campuses.\n, • Monitor the effectiveness of digital marketing, community engagement and other recruitment channels.\n, • Ensure marketing activity is measurable, evidence-based and focused on demonstrable commercial outcomes.\n, • Oversee the effective use and development of marketing technology and CRM systems, including MyMACC where applicable.\n, • Ensure the student journey can be measured effectively from initial enquiry through to enrolment.\n, • Ensure marketing investment is directed towards channels and activity that demonstrate value and effectiveness.\n, • Commission and use market research, applicant research and student perception research to inform commercial strategy.\n, • Represent the voice of the market within UKMC's strategic planning.\n Commercial Governance, Compliance and Risk\n \n, • Ensure commercial activity across UKMC complies with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and internal policies.\n, • Ensure compliance with consumer protection requirements, advertising standards, data protection legislation and relevant regulatory obligations.\n, • Ensure appropriate commercial controls are in place for contracts, partnerships and commercial commitments.\n, • Establish clear approval processes and delegated authority arrangements for commercial decisions.\n, • Ensure commercial contracts are appropriately negotiated, approved, documented and maintained.\n, • Maintain oversight of commercial risks including market risk, competition, recruitment pipeline risk, partner concentration and reputational risk.\n, • Ensure significant commercial risks are identified, assessed and escalated appropriately.\n, • Provide clear, accurate and timely commercial reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Board and relevant Committees.\n, • Report on commercial performance against agreed plans, forecasts and KPIs.\n, • Ensure commercial data is accurate, consistent and aligned with UKMC's agreed evidence base.\n Leadership and People Management\n \n, • Build, lead and develop a high-performing commercial function across UKMC.\n, • Provide leadership and development to senior colleagues responsible for Marketing, Admissions, Student Recruitment, Business Development and Commercial Partnerships.\n, • Establish clear objectives, performance expectations and development plans for commercial leaders.\n, • Support succession planning and talent development across key commercial functions.\n, • Promote collaboration and the sharing of best practice across campuses and departments.\n, • Develop a commercial culture that combines ambition with accountability, transparency and evidence-based decision-making.\n, • Ensure commercial forecasts and targets are challenging but realistic and supported by robust assumptions.\n, • Champion UKMC's widening participation mission and ensure commercial activity supports the needs of under-served communities.\n, • Undertake any other duties commensurate with the seniority and responsibilities of the role as requested by the Group Chief Executive Officer.\n KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS\n The Chief Commercial Officer will work closely with: \n \n • Group Chief Executive Officer.\n, • Shareholders and Board.\n, • Provost and Deans.\n, • Chief Operating Officer and senior operational leaders.\n, • Marketing, Admissions and Student Recruitment teams.\n, • Business Development and Commercial Partnership teams.\n, • Partner universities and awarding bodies.\n, • Employers, funders and commercial partners.\n, • External advisers and consultants.\n \n The post holder will attend and contribute to Board and senior leadership meetings as required for commercial matters. \n The role will provide senior oversight and input into Marketing, Admissions, Finance, Audit and Risk Committees where commercial performance, planning or risk is being considered. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Qualifications and Experience\n \n • Significant senior-level commercial leadership experience within a complex organisation.\n, • Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering commercial and revenue growth strategies.\n, • Experience of leading multiple commercial functions, including marketing, sales, recruitment, admissions, business development or partnerships.\n, • Proven experience of developing and using commercial models to support strategic decision-making.\n, • Strong experience of market analysis, demand forecasting and commercial planning.\n, • Experience of developing pricing s

\n We’re looking for an experienced Reward professional to join AJ Bell as our new Head of Reward. \n This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the Reward agenda within a UK listed financial services business with ambitious growth plans. You may already be operating at Head of Reward level, or you could be an experienced Senior Reward Manager or Reward consultant looking for the opportunity to step into your first Head of Reward role. \n What’s important is that you bring strong technical Reward expertise, particularly across executive remuneration and listed company reward, alongside the confidence and ambition to build relationships at the highest levels of the organisation and shape our future Reward strategy. \n As Head of Reward, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of AJ Bell’s Reward strategy across executive and wider employee Reward. This includes base pay, incentives, benefits, share plans and executive remuneration, ensuring our approach supports our business strategy while meeting UK regulatory and corporate governance requirements. \n This is a hands on leadership role offering significant exposure across the business. You’ll work closely with our Group People Officer, Executive Committee and senior leadership team, as well as supporting our Remuneration Committee and Board. What you'll do:\n \n • Shape our Reward strategy: Work closely with the Group People Officer and senior stakeholders to develop and deliver a competitive, sustainable and compliant Reward strategy that supports AJ Bell’s continued growth, talent strategy and employee engagement.\n, • Lead on executive remuneration: Take ownership of executive and senior management Reward, including annual bonus arrangements, LTIPs and other incentive plans. You'll support the development of recommendations and papers for the Remuneration Committee and help ensure our remuneration disclosures meet UK Corporate Governance Code and Listing Rules requirements.\n, • Support RemCo and Board governance: Provide high quality Reward analysis and recommendations to support senior decision-making, working with the HR Director, RemCo and Board. You'll also support engagement with shareholders, investors and proxy advisers on executive remuneration matters where required.\n, • Own our annual Reward activity: Lead key Reward processes including annual salary and bonus reviews, benchmarking and Reward analysis, ensuring our approach remains competitive, equitable and aligned with our business objectives.\n, • Develop wider employee Reward: Review and evolve our pay structures, Reward policies and broader employee proposition, using market insight and data to ensure we continue to attract, motivate and retain great people.\n, • Lead Reward governance and compliance: Ensure our Reward policies and practices meet relevant legislative, regulatory and governance requirements, including those applicable to a UK listed and FCA regulated business. You'll also play an active role in the preparation of the annual Directors' Remuneration Report and associated disclosures.\n, • Oversee employee share plans: Take responsibility for our employee share ownership arrangements, including our Share Incentive Plan (SIP), Free Shares Award plan and CSOPs.\n, • Shape our benefits proposition: Oversee our employee benefits offering, including pensions, healthcare and life assurance, ensuring it remains competitive, valued by our people and cost effective.\n What we're looking for:\n We're open to candidates from both in-house Reward and specialist Reward consultancy backgrounds. You don't necessarily need to have been a Head of Reward for a significant period. This could be the opportunity for an accomplished Senior Reward Manager or senior Reward consultant to take the next step in their career. You'll ideally bring:\n \n • Strong Reward experience, with particular depth in executive remuneration and incentive design.\n, • Current or very recent experience of working within, or advising, a UK publicly listed organisation, with a good understanding of listed company remuneration and corporate governance requirements.\n, • Experience of executive incentive arrangements, including annual bonus and LTIP design and operation.\n, • Exposure to Remuneration Committees and/or Boards, whether through preparing papers and recommendations, presenting or directly advising senior stakeholders.\n, • A good understanding of Directors' Remuneration Reporting and the UK Corporate Governance Code.\n, • Broader Reward experience beyond executive compensation, which could include annual pay and bonus cycles, benchmarking, pay structures, employee incentives, share plans or benefits.\n, • Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex Reward information into clear, commercially focused recommendations.\n, • The credibility and communication skills to build trusted relationships with senior executives, HR colleagues and Board level stakeholders.\n, • A hands on approach and willingness to move between strategic thinking and detailed delivery.\n \n Experience within financial services or another regulated environment would be advantageous, but isn't essential if you bring strong listed company Reward experience. About us:\n AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 762,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £121.5 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. \n Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. \n Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' forsix consecutive yearsand in 2025 named a Great Place to Work®. \n At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. Our perks and benefits\n \n • Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme\n, • Starting holiday entitlement of28days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service plus a holiday buy and sell scheme\n, • A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8% (9% after 2 years)\n, • Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme\n, • Annual Free Shares Award Scheme\n, • PMI\n, • Health Cash Plan\n, • Free gym membership\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave\n, • Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice\n, • Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more\n, • And much, much more!\n \n At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full‑time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. \n AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. \n We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. \n If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Contract: Permanent Salary: £98,303 Location: Ashton-under-Lyme / Hybrid (circa 2 days onsite per week, on average) This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious local authority at a pivotal stage in its transformation and play a leading role in shaping how assurance, governance and risk support the delivery of better outcomes for residents. Reporting to the Strategic Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer), you will act as the Senior Assurance Lead and Council's Chief Audit Executive leader, providing strategic leadership across, internal audit, risk, counter fraud, insurance, business continuity and corporate assurance, whilst overseeing key strategic partnerships including SWAP (South West Audit Partnership) who we partner with for our Internal Audit function. Far more than a traditional internal audit role, you will help redefine the way assurance supports the organisation - moving from compliance and assurance in isolation towards a modern, enabling function that acts as a trusted adviser and critical friend to services, supporting innovation whilst ensuring effective governance, proportionate control and informed decision-making. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Members and senior leaders, you will influence corporate decision-making, strengthen the Council's assurance framework, oversee major transformation programmes and help drive continuous improvement across governance, risk management and organisational resilience. Like many local authorities, Tameside faces financial and service pressures. However, the Council also has a clear vision for the future, underpinned by ambitious plans for transformation, innovation and improved outcomes for residents. Significant investment has already been made in strengthening the Council's audit and assurance arrangements, creating an exciting platform from which to develop a genuinely modern assurance function that enables transformation, supports better decision-making and strengthens organisational resilience. We are interested in speaking with experienced Chief Audit Executives, Assistant Directors, Heads of Internal Audit, Heads of Risk, Governance or Assurance, together with other ambitious senior assurance professionals who have experience across multiple assurance disciplines. You will combine strong professional credibility with outstanding leadership, relationship-building and influencing skills. Whether your experience has been gained within local government or another large, complex public sector organisation, you will be confident operating strategically, managing partnerships, constructively challenging senior stakeholders and enabling positive organisational change. #J-18808-Ljbffr

AJ Bell is seeking a Head of Reward to own the reward strategy across base pay, incentives, benefits, share plans and executive remuneration. You will shape governance outputs and lead annual pay cycles in a UK listed, FCA-regulated environment. Reporting to the Group People Officer and collaborating with the RemCo and Board, you’ll drive strategic reward decisions, policy development and communications in a hybrid working model from Manchester. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We’re looking for an experienced Data Privacy Manager to join our Data Privacy team and support the Data Protection Officer in overseeing privacy and data protection across AJ Bell. This is a second line role, providing independent advice, challenge, assurance and oversight across the business. You’ll work closely with colleagues at all levels to help manage privacy risk, embed good data protection practices and ensure we continue to meet our regulatory obligations as the business evolves. It’s a varied role that will give you exposure across AJ Bell, combining technical data protection expertise with stakeholder engagement, risk management and governance. • Providing clear, practical data protection advice and guidance to stakeholders across the business., • Reviewing and advising on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new initiatives, products, systems and changes., • Supporting the management of personal data breaches, including investigation, risk assessment, reporting and remediation., • Reviewing and advising on data subject rights requests, helping to ensure they are handled effectively and within statutory timescales., • Producing monthly privacy MI, identifying trends and providing meaningful insight to support effective oversight and decision-making., • Supporting the preparation of the Annual Data Privacy Report and other governance and committee reporting., • Providing appropriate challenge and oversight of privacy risks, controls and compliance activities., • Supporting privacy training and awareness initiatives across the business., • Monitoring changes in data protection legislation, regulatory guidance and industry best practice, assessing what these mean for AJ Bell., • Contributing to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of AJ Bell’s privacy framework and approach., • Strong technical knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR, alongside practical experience applying data protection requirements within an organisation., • Experience working in a data protection, privacy, risk or similar compliance role., • Experience within financial services or another regulated environment., • Practical experience of DPIAs, personal data breaches and data subject rights requests., • A good understanding of privacy risk management and effective privacy controls., • The ability to interpret legislation and regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, pragmatic advice., • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to appropriately challenge and influence colleagues at different levels., • Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills., • Experience producing management information, trend analysis and governance reporting., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Ideally, you’ll hold a recognised data protection or privacy qualification such as: • BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (formerly ISEB Certificate in Data Protection), • CIPP/E, • CIPM, • Or an equivalent professional qualification At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 762,000customers trust us to manage more than £121.5billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. • 27 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays, • 8% Pension with matched contributions, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE), • Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare, • Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria), • Travel and bike loan schemes, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties, • Learning and development opportunities tailored to you, • Casual dress code, • Friendly, supportive team environment We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of50% of your working time per monthspent in the office. For new starters, there is an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential. BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (formerly ISEB Certificate in Data Protection), CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We’re proud to be supporting our client in the appointment of an experienced Home Office Liaison Contact (HOLC) and Named Training & Competency Officer (NTCO) in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced animal laboratory professional to take on a high-profile regulatory and training role within a leading research environment. You’ll be at the heart of the Institute’s animal research governance — supporting researchers, advising on Home Office licensing, overseeing training and competency, and helping to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare, regulatory compliance and ethical practice. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise really matters and where you can make a tangible contribution to research that could improve outcomes for cancer patients, this could be your next move. What you’ll be doing As HOLC and NTCO, you’ll have a varied and influential remit, including: Act as the key link with the Home Office ASRU, providing advice and guidance on A(SP)A 1986, licensing and regulatory requirements. Support the Establishment Licence Holder and Named Individuals with their legal, regulatory and administrative responsibilities. Advise licence holders on new applications, amendments and renewals, including the import and export of laboratory animals. Lead oversight of training, supervision and competency for staff working with animals, ensuring they are appropriately trained and continue to maintain their expertise. Coordinate Home Office modular training and oversee the Institute’s in-house training, competency and CPD programmes. Work with Biological Resources Unit (BRU) colleagues to maintain high standards of training, supervision, competency and professional development. Monitor competency and adherence to approved procedures, identifying refresher training and development needs. Maintain accurate records relating to licences, training, competency and the Schedule 1 register. Provide secretariat support to the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB), including meetings, minutes and Project Licence reviews. Support AWERB with advice on education, training and competency. Coordinate ASPA-related licence holder meetings and contribute to relevant Home Office liaison and training forums. Coordinate the Annual Return of Procedures and other regulatory submissions and reports to the Home Office. Keep up to date with A(SP)A 1986, associated legislation, guidance and ethical review requirements. Build strong relationships across the Institute, providing a professional, responsive and trusted service to colleagues at all levels. What we’re looking for We’re looking for someone who combines strong animal research experience with excellent regulatory, organisational and communication skills. You’ll need: A relevant degree in biological or biomedical sciences, equivalent experience, or an IAT National Certificate in Animal Technology. Current or previous experience as an ASPA Personal Licence Holder. Experience as a Home Office licence holder. Proven experience of managing a project and/or service. Good knowledge of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (A(SP)A). Knowledge and understanding of ethical review processes. Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail and a proven ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive records. Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to explain complex regulatory or technical information clearly. The ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across organisational boundaries. A commitment to equality, fairness and integrity. Willingness to travel where required. Why this role? This is much more than a compliance position. You’ll have the opportunity to influence how animal research is trained, governed and delivered, working closely with researchers, operational teams and key regulatory stakeholders. You’ll be joining an organisation where high-quality science, animal welfare and regulatory excellence are central to its work — and where your knowledge and expertise can make a genuine difference. Interested? We’d love to hear from you

Financial Crime Oversight Manager Risk | Full-time | Manchester 4 DAYS A WEEK IN OFFICE The Opportunity We're partnering with an ambitious and growing UK specialist financial services organisation to recruit a Financial Crime Oversight Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative risk function where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the firm's financial crime oversight framework. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing independent challenge, practical advice and strategic oversight to ensure financial crime risks are effectively identified, assessed and managed. Whether you're looking to step into a broader oversight role or you're already operating at this level and looking for a business where you can make a genuine impact, this position offers significant scope to influence how financial crime risk is managed within a growing regulated environment. The Role Operating within the second line of defence, you'll be responsible for assessing, monitoring and challenging the firm's financial crime risk exposure while supporting the ongoing development of its financial crime framework. This is a varied role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, giving you the opportunity to work across multiple financial crime disciplines and wider risk initiatives. Key responsibilities include: • Designing, reviewing and testing financial crime controls, providing constructive feedback to operational teams and tracking remediation activities., • Supporting the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in maintaining and enhancing the financial crime framework, policies and procedures., • Leading reviews and updates of Business-Wide Risk Assessments, customer risk assessments and system rules., • Monitoring regulatory developments, undertaking horizon scanning and conducting gap analysis against regulatory expectations and industry best practice., • Producing reports and presenting findings to senior leadership and governance committees., • Leading investigations into suspicious activity, fraud, sanctions and anti-bribery matters, supporting regulatory reporting where appropriate., • Monitoring financial crime and fraud risk indicators, identifying trends and emerging risks., • Providing independent oversight of financial crime systems, control design and change initiatives., • Delivering financial crime guidance and training across the organisation. While the role has no direct line management responsibility, you'll act as a trusted subject matter expert, coaching colleagues and supporting the continued development of financial crime capability across the business. About You We're looking for an experienced financial crime professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills. You'll be comfortable providing independent challenge while building collaborative relationships across the business and will enjoy translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, risk-based solutions. You'll ideally bring: • Demonstrable experience in a financial crime oversight, compliance or risk role within financial services., • Strong knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, JMLSG Guidance and the FCA Financial Crime Guide., • Knowledge of wider financial crime legislation, including sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, or tax evasion (desirable)., • Experience working across different financial products, customer types, distribution channels and jurisdictions., • A strong understanding of financial crime systems, controls and emerging regulatory technology., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions., • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders., • A proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment., • High levels of integrity, sound judgement and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. This is an office based role and you must be comfortable being in the Manchester office 4-5 days per week. Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. In applying for this role, you may be registered on our database so we can contact you about suitable opportunities in future. Your data will be managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. If you would like this job advertisement in an alternative format, please contact MERJE directly.

ACADEMIC DEAN Job Responsibilities The College UK Management College (UKMC) is a private, widening-participation higher education provider established in 2016, delivering degree programmes with an integrated Foundation Year in partnership with universities that act as the awarding bodies. The College delivers, but does not develop or award, curriculum: all programmes are validated or franchised by its partner universities — the University of Wolverhampton (principal partner), Canterbury Christ Church University, Arts University Bournemouth and Health Sciences University — and are delivered across the College’s campuses in Manchester (College House, Salford and Abarna Campus), Derby, Newcastle (North Shields) and Sunderland. Course delivery is organised course-wide rather than campus-by-campus: each programme is led by a Course Director who owns the Course Performance Plan across all campuses, while at each campus a Head of Academics (Campus Academic Lead) works with Course Officers and Module Leaders to deliver and assure provision locally. The College measures its success through retention, continuation, completion and progression. Role Purpose The Academic Dean is the College’s senior academic leader for the delivery of all courses, with all partner universities, across all campuses. The post holder holds executive responsibility for ensuring that every programme the College delivers is up to date, coherent and effectively delivered in accordance with the regulations of the relevant awarding body; that delivery at every campus is properly resourced, staffed and quality-assured; and that assessment, examination and academic-standards processes operate credibly and consistently. The Academic Dean owns academic workforce planning and academic staff recruitment, ensuring the College has the qualified, developed and well-supported teaching workforce its students and partners require. The Academic Dean reports to the Associate Provost / Provost and works in close partnership with the Dean of Student Experience, whose teams provide the academic services — Personal Academic Tutoring, wellbeing, engagement, academic language and learning, employability, academic integrity, and research and knowledge exchange — that surround and support course delivery. Together, the two Deans are jointly accountable for the College’s student outcomes: continuation, completion and progression at or above the College’s institutional targets, which are themselves set above OfS numerical baselines. Reporting and Organisational Position Reports to: Associate Provost / Provost. Line manages: Associate Deans and Assistant Deans; through them, the Course Directors; and the Academic Heads of Campus (Campus Academic Leads) at each campus. The wider academic delivery workforce — Module Leaders, Course Officers, Lecturers and Assistant Lecturers — reports through this structure. The Head of Learning and Teaching reports to the Academic Dean for the teaching-quality, observation and academic CPD agenda. Works with: The Dean of Student Experience; the Academic Registrar and the Academic Services and Registry structure; the Head of Quality and Compliance; the Head of Human Resources (academic workforce planning and recruitment); the Chief Operating Officer (timetabling, estates and campus resources); partner universities (awarding bodies), their link tutors and boards; and the College’s senior committees. Committees: Chairs the Faculty Committee; member of Academic Board and the Executive Board as constituted; senior oversight of the Course Coordination Committee (chaired by an Associate / Assistant Dean) and, through Course Directors, of the Course Committees for every programme. Key Responsibilities A. Strategic Academic Leadership • Provide institution-wide academic leadership for the delivery of the College’s full course portfolio, ensuring delivery plans give effect to the Strategic Plan 2025–2030 and the learning and teaching sub-strategy., • Lead, develop and performance-manage the Associate and Assistant Deans, agreeing objectives, holding regular documented one-to-ones, conducting appraisals and building a capable, collegial academic leadership team., • Ensure the course-wide delivery model — Course Directors owning each programme across campuses, with Academic Heads of Campus assuring local delivery — operates effectively, with clear accountabilities and no gaps between course-level and campus-level oversight., • Advise the Associate Provost / Provost, the Executive Board and the Board of Directors on academic delivery capacity, risks and opportunities, ensuring that growth in student numbers is always measured, deliberate and matched to delivery capacity., • Deputise for the Provost on academic delivery matters as required and represent the College’s academic provision externally. B. Course Delivery with Partner Universities • Hold overall responsibility for the delivery of every programme franchised or validated by the University of Wolverhampton, Canterbury Christ Church University, Arts University Bournemouth and Health Sciences University, ensuring each is delivered strictly in accordance with the relevant awarding body’s academic regulations, programme specifications and partnership agreement., • Ensure each course remains up to date and coherent in delivery: that module content, learning materials and reading lists are current; that modules build appropriately across levels from the integrated Foundation Year onwards; and that any changes proposed by an awarding body are implemented promptly and communicated to students., • Lead the College’s academic contribution to partner-university validation, approval, periodic review and revalidation events, including the preparation of delivery plans, staffing evidence and staff CVs for partner approval., • Oversee annual programme monitoring and course self-evaluation for every programme, ensuring Course Performance Plans are owned, evidenced and acted upon, and that external examiner reports and partner monitoring outcomes result in tracked improvement actions., • Manage teach-out obligations with care — including the Canterbury Christ Church University teach-out — so that every continuing student receives a full, high-quality delivery experience to completion., • Act as the College’s senior academic point of contact with each partner university on delivery matters, maintaining constructive, transparent relationships with partner academic leads and link tutors, and supporting due diligence for prospective partnerships under the Partner Selection Framework. C. Multi-Campus Delivery and Parity • Ensure every campus — Manchester (College House and Abarna House), Salford, Derby, Newcastle (North Shields) and Sunderland — delivers its allocated provision to the same academic standard, with equivalent access to qualified staff, learning resources, library provision and the virtual learning environment., • Oversee the deployment of Academic Heads of Campus, ensuring each campus has effective local academic leadership, and that cross-campus consistency is monitored through the Course Coordination Committee and campus-level reporting., • Work with the Chief Operating Officer and the Academic Registrar to ensure timetabling, room utilisation and campus academic resources support effective delivery, and that campus capacity is respected in enrolment planning., • Monitor outcomes by campus and by programme — retention, continuation, completion and progression — identifying and addressing any campus-level variation in performance or student experience., • Ensure new campus provision, including provision delivered at Salford, Derby and Sunderland for Health Sciences University programmes, is established with full delivery capability from the first day of teaching. D. Assessment, Examinations and Academic Standards • Hold senior oversight of the operation of assessment across the College: assessment scheduling, secure examination arrangements, marking, internal moderation and the timely submission of results to each awarding body in line with its regulations and deadlines., • Ensure College staff are prepared for and effectively represented at partner-university assessment boards and boards of examiners, and that board outcomes are implemented accurately and promptly., • Ensure external examining arrangements operate effectively for every programme and that external examiner feedback is answered and actioned., • Safeguard the credibility of assessment in collaboration with the Dean of Student Experience, whose portfolio includes the Academic Integrity Office, ensuring assessment design, invigilation and moderation minimise opportunities for misconduct., • Ensure reasonable adjustments and agreed support plans are implemented consistently in assessment delivery, in collaboration with the Dean of Student Experience’s teams and in compliance with the Equality Act 2010. E. Academic Workforce Planning and Recruitment • Own the College’s academic workforce plan: model staffing requirements against enrolment forecasts, staff–student ratios, module delivery plans and campus growth, and keep the plan aligned with the budget and the five-year financial forecasts., • Lead academic recruitment with the Head of Human Resources: define establishment needs, approve job descriptions and person specifications, chair or oversee senior academic appointments, and ensure every appointed member of teaching staff is appropriately qualified and approved by the relevant awarding body where required., • Oversee academic induction, probation, mentoring and the assistant-lecturer development pathway, ensuring new staff are supported to full effectiveness., • Oversee the academic workload model, ensuring workloads are fair, transparent and consistent with high-quality delivery, and that Personal Academic Tutoring, scholarship and development time are properly recognised., • Champion academic staff development and progression through the College’s academic progression pathways and salary structure, supporting staff towards the PGCert and Advance HE Fellowship in line with institutional targets, working with the Head of Learning and Teaching. • Plan resilience into the workforce — cover arrangements, the appropriate use of part-time and casual academic staff, and succession planning for academic leadership roles. F. Learning, Teaching and Delivery Quality • Hold senior oversight of the Head of Learning and Teaching and the teaching-quality agenda: the teaching observation scheme, peer review, the academic CPD programme and calendar, the annual Learning and Teaching Conference, and partner-university teaching observations., • Ensure teaching across all campuses is inclusive, research-informed and compliant with the Teaching, Learning and Assessment frameworks, including the Inclusive Curriculum Framework and the English Proficiency Framework., • Ensure the virtual learning environment is populated, current and consistently used across all modules and campuses, and that digital delivery meets the standards expected of higher education in England., • Use student feedback — module evaluations, mid-module student-representative discussions, partner surveys and institutional surveys — to drive continuous improvement in delivery, with visible “you said, we did” responses. G. Student Outcomes and Data • Hold delivery-side accountability for the College’s outcome measures — retention, continuation, completion and progression — monitored by campus and by programme, and for sustaining performance at or above the College’s institutional targets, which are set above OfS numerical baselines. • Ensure Course Directors analyse attainment, engagement and outcomes data by demographic group, identify at-risk modules and cohorts, and act early, in collaboration with the Personal Academic Tutor team and the Dean of Student Experience’s services., • Ensure academic delivery data — attendance, engagement, assessment and outcomes — is recorded accurately in the College’s student information systems and supports reliable internal reporting and external regulatory returns., • Contribute delivery evidence to the annual Self-Assessment Report and the Quality Enhancement Plan, and account for delivery performance at Academic Board and to the Board of Directors through the Board Assurance Dashboard. H. Governance, Compliance and Regulation • Chair the Faculty Committee and ensure its sub-structure — the Course Coordination Committee and the Course Committees for every programme — operates effectively, with accurate minutes, tracked actions and reliable reporting to Academic Board., • Ensure academic delivery complies with the OfS conditions of registration — in particular the quality conditions relating to course content and delivery, resources and support, and assessment and awards — the UK Quality Code, the Equality Act 2010, Prevent and data-protection obligations., • Ensure the College can evidence its delivery arrangements to regulators, awarding bodies and external reviewers at any time, maintaining complete and current programme documentation, staffing structures and delivery records., • Escalate material academic risks promptly through the risk register and to the Associate Provost / Provost, and ensure lessons from complaints, appeals and academic incidents inform improvement., • Undertake any additional duties assigned by the Associate Provost / Provost, commensurate with the seniority of the role. Working with the Dean of Student Experience The Academic Dean and the Dean of Student Experience hold complementary portfolios within a single academic leadership model, under the senior oversight of the Associate Provost / Provost. The Academic Dean leads what is taught, by whom, and how well it is delivered; the Dean of Student Experience leads the services that enable every student to engage, persist and succeed. The two Deans are expected to operate as close partners: to maintain shared oversight of student outcomes; to align delivery plans with support capacity before each intake; to ensure Personal Academic Tutors, wellbeing, engagement, language, employability and integrity services are embedded in course delivery at every campus; and to present joint assurance on the academic student experience to Academic Board. Neither portfolio succeeds without the other, and both Deans are jointly accountable for the coherence of the whole. Values and Conduct The Academic Dean is expected to model the College’s values at all times: to act with integrity, fairness and transparency; to promote equality, diversity and inclusion across the academic community; to safeguard the interests, welfare and outcomes of students; to respect the authority of each awarding body over its curriculum and awards; and to uphold the College’s widening-participation mission, in which student success is measured by the distance travelled and the outcomes achieved — retention, continuation, completion and progression — rather than by selectivity.

Job title: Chief Financial Officer Department: Finance Location: Manchester – UK Management College, with responsibilities across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group Reporting to: Group Chief Executive Officer Remit: UKMC, with Group-wide responsibilities and support across the wider Unibridge Group. Works with: Group shareholders and Board; UKMC Board and senior leadership; leadership teams across Unibridge Group organisations; Finance and Audit & Risk Committees; external auditors; banks; HMRC; insurers; professional advisers; regulators; awarding bodies; funding partners; and other relevant stakeholders. Salary: £100,000–£135,000 per annum Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent ABOUT UKMC AND UNIBRIDGE GROUP UK Management College (UKMC) is a growing higher education provider in the United Kingdom, focused on widening participation and providing accessible higher education opportunities to students from diverse and under-represented backgrounds. UKMC delivers partner-validated and franchised degree programmes across multiple campuses in Greater Manchester, the East Midlands and the North-East. UKMC forms part of the wider Unibridge Group, which includes a growing portfolio of education institutions and businesses. Each institution operates within its respective governance and regulatory framework, with the wider Group providing strategic direction and support. The Chief Financial Officer will be based within UK Management College's Manchester offices and will provide senior financial leadership to UKMC while also supporting the wider Unibridge Group and its institutions. ROLE PURPOSE The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be the senior finance executive responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, oversight and stewardship across UKMC, while also supporting the wider Unibridge Group and its colleges and institutions. The post holder will lead UKMC's finance function and provide Group-wide financial expertise and support in relation to financial strategy, sustainability, governance, financial modelling, reporting, cash and capital management, financial controls, income diversification and strategic growth. Beyond financial stewardship, the CFO will play a key strategic role in developing sustainable financial models, building and maintaining sophisticated financial forecasts, designing and stress-testing scenarios for growth, diversification and resilience, and supporting the development of new and diversified sources of income. The CFO will also provide financial leadership and support for the expansion of academic partnerships and portfolios, providing financial due diligence, business cases and investment appraisal to support strategic decision-making. The CFO will report to the Group Chief Executive Officer and work closely with UKMC and Unibridge Group senior leadership, Boards and relevant committees. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES A. Financial Strategy and Leadership • Lead UKMC's financial strategy and provide strategic financial leadership and support across the wider Unibridge Group., • Ensure financial strategies support the strategic plans of UKMC and relevant Group institutions and promote long-term financial sustainability., • Act as the principal financial adviser to the Group Chief Executive Officer, providing clear advice on financial performance, forecasts, risks, opportunities and strategic options., • Work closely with shareholders, Boards and senior leadership teams on significant financial and investment decisions., • Develop and maintain appropriate financial policies, delegation limits, approval thresholds and financial governance arrangements., • Lead annual financial planning and budget cycles, ensuring budgets are realistic, capacity-led and aligned with organisational plans., • Advise on the appropriate balance between investment, reserves, growth and financial sustainability., • Ensure financial decisions support educational quality, student outcomes and the long-term sustainability of UKMC and the wider Group. B. Financial Modelling and Sustainable Financial Models • Build, own and continuously maintain integrated financial models for UKMC and support consolidated and institutional financial modelling across the wider Unibridge Group., • Link student-number forecasts, fee income, staffing, estates, capital plans, cash flow and reserves within financial models., • Develop rolling short, medium and long-term financial forecasts., • Design and undertake scenario and sensitivity analysis covering recruitment performance, partner concentration, changes in fees or policy, cost inflation, new partnerships, new campuses and new income streams., • Develop sustainability metrics including surplus margins, reserves, liquidity and partner-concentration thresholds., • Ensure financial models are reconciled with business plans, regulatory submissions, forecasts and statutory accounts., • Translate complex financial information into clear, decision-ready analysis for senior leaders and Boards., • Maintain financial modelling approaches that reflect appropriate UK sector practice and regulatory expectations. C. Income Diversification and New Sources of Income • Lead and support the identification, appraisal and development of new and diversified income sources for UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group., • Identify opportunities to reduce dependency on individual partners, programmes or income streams., • Develop capability around grant and external funding opportunities., • Support the identification and pursuit of appropriate research, knowledge-exchange, government, local-authority and other funding opportunities., • Appraise opportunities including contract and commercial training, professional development, consultancy and appropriate commercial use of organisational assets., • Ensure new income initiatives are supported by robust business cases, appropriate costing, sensitivity analysis and risk assessment., • Establish and monitor appropriate income-diversification measures., • Ensure new income opportunities do not compromise educational quality, regulatory compliance or student interests. D. Partnerships and Portfolio Expansion • Provide senior financial leadership and support for the expansion of academic and strategic partnerships., • Undertake financial due diligence on prospective partners, universities, awarding bodies and other significant commercial relationships., • Model the income, costs and financial risks associated with proposed partnerships., • Provide financial appraisal for new programmes, subject areas, campuses and modes of delivery., • Ensure expansion proposals are appropriately costed and financially sustainable., • Support fee negotiations and financial contract terms with partner organisations., • Monitor the financial impact of partner dependency and significant contractual commitments., • Support the financial evaluation of potential acquisitions, mergers or new institutional opportunities., • Lead or support financial due diligence and integration planning where appropriate. E. Financial Planning, Reporting and Accounts • Lead management reporting for UKMC and support appropriate financial reporting across the wider Unibridge Group., • Ensure timely and accurate monthly management accounts, variance analysis, forecasts and financial commentary., • Oversee statutory financial reporting and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and legislation., • Lead relationships with external auditors and ensure audits are appropriately prepared and managed., • Ensure appropriate tax compliance, including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE and other relevant obligations., • Oversee key financial processes including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and relevant student-fee processes., • Ensure financial reporting provides senior leaders and Boards with an accurate understanding of organisational financial performance. F. Treasury, Cash and Capital • Lead treasury and cash-flow management for UKMC and provide appropriate strategic support across the wider Unibridge Group., • Maintain robust cash-flow forecasting and liquidity management., • Develop and maintain appropriate banking relationships., • Ensure appropriate reserves and liquidity targets are established and monitored., • Provide early warning where financial forecasts indicate potential risks., • Lead or support capital planning and investment appraisal for estates, infrastructure, IT and other significant investment., • Advise senior leadership on appropriate funding strategies for organisational growth., • Ensure appropriate insurance arrangements are maintained and reviewed. G. Regulatory Financial Compliance • Lead the financial aspects of UKMC's regulatory obligations and support relevant financial compliance requirements across the wider Group., • Ensure financial returns, audited financial statements, forecasts and other required financial submissions are accurate and completed within required timescales., • Maintain appropriate internal controls over financial and related data used for regulatory and external reporting., • Ensure compliance with relevant Companies House and other statutory filing requirements., • Monitor regulatory and policy developments affecting education finance in the UK., • Support regulatory submissions and engagements with reconciled and evidence-based financial information., • Ensure consistency between financial information presented across business plans, regulatory submissions, forecasts and statutory accounts. H. Risk, Internal Control and Audit • Maintain an effective framework of financial internal controls., • Ensure appropriate segregation of duties, authorisation limits, reconciliations, procurement controls and fraud-prevention arrangements., • Maintain oversight of significant financial risks and ensure material risks are appropriately escalated., • Support Audit & Risk Committees and other governance bodies with accurate and transparent financial information., • Ensure anti-fraud, anti-bribery and anti-money-laundering arrangements are appropriately maintained., • Ensure financial audit actions are monitored and progressed to completion., • Support financial continuity and resilience planning. I. Financial Systems, Data and Transformation • Provide strategic leadership for finance systems and financial technology., • Support the development of modern, integrated systems for accounting, planning, payroll and procurement., • Improve integration between finance systems and other organisational systems., • Drive digitalisation, automation and continuous improvement of financial processes., • Improve management information and self-service financial reporting for budget holders and senior leaders., • Ensure financial data is appropriately governed, secure and GDPR-compliant., • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and financial control through technology. J. Leadership and People • Build, lead and develop a high-performing UKMC Finance function., • Provide appropriate leadership, professional support and strategic direction to finance colleagues across the wider Unibridge Group., • Establish clear objectives, performance expectations and development plans., • Support succession planning and professional development within Finance., • Develop financial literacy and budget-holder capability across the organisation., • Promote a collaborative and service-oriented Finance function that supports effective organisational decision-making., • Promote consistency and best practice across Finance functions., • Undertake any additional duties assigned by the Group Chief Executive Officer commensurate with the seniority and scope of the role. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND EXPERIENCE The successful candidate will be expected to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience at senior finance leadership level. The successful candidate should demonstrate: • Significant senior-level financial leadership experience., • Experience operating at CFO, Finance Director or equivalent senior level., • Strong experience of financial strategy, planning and modelling., • Experience of managing complex budgets and financial reporting., • Strong knowledge of financial governance, internal controls, audit and risk., • Experience developing sophisticated financial forecasts and scenario models., • Experience of supporting organisational growth and strategic investment decisions., • Strong commercial and financial judgement., • Experience leading and developing Finance teams., • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills., • Ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior executives and Boards., • Experience within higher education, education or another regulated sector would be highly desirable., • Experience within a multi-site or multi-entity organisation would be advantageous. VALUES AND CONDUCT The Chief Financial Officer will be expected to demonstrate the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. The post holder will: • Act with integrity, prudence, accuracy and transparency., • Provide clear and candid financial advice, including where financial risks or challenges need to be addressed., • Protect the long-term financial sustainability of UKMC and support the sustainability of the wider Unibridge Group., • Ensure financial objectives do not take precedence over educational quality or student welfare., • Promote equality, diversity and inclusion., • Maintain appropriate confidentiality., • Exercise sound professional judgement., • Work collaboratively across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group., • Comply with applicable governance, regulatory and professional requirements., • Maintain appropriate professional development and standing with their professional body. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Chief Financial Officer will be based at and will be required to work collaboratively across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group. The role may require travel between UKMC campuses, Unibridge Group locations and other locations as required. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this Job Description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the seniority and scope of the role. The Chief Financial Officer will be expected to comply with all relevant UKMC policies, procedures, governance requirements and regulatory obligations, together with applicable requirements when supporting other organisations within the wider Unibridge Group.

Administrative Assistant Department: Executive Office Location: Salford, with occasional travel across UK Management College campuses as required. Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time – Officed Based Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Reports To: Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer About UK Management College UK Management College (UKMC) is a growing higher education provider offering a range of business-focused and professional programmes. Our focus is on delivering practical, career-driven education that prepares students for real opportunities in industry. We work with experienced academics, established professionals, and industry partners to ensure our courses remain relevant, supportive, and high-quality. The Role The Administrative Assistant plays a key role within the Executive Office, providing professional and efficient administrative support to the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. The postholder will help coordinate executive, governance, and operational activities across UK Management College and The Unibridge Group, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day business operations. The role also supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of events across the College, assisting with event logistics, administration, communications, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful outcomes. This position requires a highly organised, proactive, and professional individual who can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy, and provide exceptional administrative support in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Executive & Administrative Support • Provide day-to-day administrative support within the Executive Office. • Support the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer with the management of the Chief Executive Officer's diary, including scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and ensuring priorities are managed effectively. • Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take accurate minutes, and track actions through to completion. • Prepare professional correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documentation. • Manage shared Executive Office inbox and respond to enquiries in a professional and timely manner. • Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems in accordance with data protection and governance requirements. • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Governance Support • Support the administration of committees and governance meetings. • Ensure agendas, minutes, action logs, and governance records are accurate, maintained, and distributed within agreed timescales. • Monitor and track actions arising from meetings through to completion. • Maintain governance documentation and records to a high standard. Stakeholder & Office Coordination • Coordinate meeting logistics, including room bookings, catering arrangements, and circulation of meeting papers. • Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and administrative support. • Support Executive Office projects through research, document preparation, and administrative coordination. • Assist with the organisation and coordination of Executive Office activities and initiatives. Financial & Operational Administration • Assist with the processing of purchase orders, invoices, and expense claims where required. • Maintain accurate records and documentation to support operational activities. • Provide flexible administrative support across the Executive Office in line with business requirements. Knowledge & Experience • Previous experience in an Administrative Assistant, Office Administrator, Executive Assistant support, or similar role. • Experience coordinating meetings, managing diaries, and maintaining accurate records. • Experience preparing professional correspondence, reports, presentations, and other business documentation. • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Experience handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism. • Experience supporting senior leaders or executive teams is desirable. • Exposure to higher education, professional services, or corporate environments would be advantageous. Skills & Competencies • Excellent organisational and time management skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • High level of attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. • Professional and confident approach when dealing with stakeholders. • Ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation. • Strong administrative and record-keeping skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • A proactive, flexible, and solution-focused approach. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Benefits • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) • Pension Scheme • Professional development opportunities • Career progression opportunities within a growing higher education organisation • Supportive and collaborative working environment • Free onsite parking • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership teams • Exposure to governance, executive, and strategic business operations • Staff engagement, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives • Modern working environments and resources • Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of UK Management College How to Apply If you are a highly organised and professional administrator looking to develop your career within a dynamic and growing higher education organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a dedicated Executive Office team, supporting senior leadership and contributing to the ongoing success and development of UK Management College

Finance Manager We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join the organisation in this full-time role offering hybrid and flexible working. We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time arrangements from 21 hours per week or more, please let us know your preferred working hours in your application. Position: Finance Manager Location: Manchester/Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the Manchester office) Salary: £50,455 pro rata Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, part-time also considered Contract: Permanent Close Date: Midnight, Sunday 18 October 2026 Interviews: Thursday 29 October in Manchester. About the Role As Finance Manager, you will own the delivery of financial compliance, reporting and planning for the organisation. Reporting to the COO, you will provide leadership within the finance function, ensuring the accurate and timely production of management accounts, budgets and forecasts. You will focus on technical review, strategic financial analysis, Board reporting and business partnering with senior stakeholders, supporting effective organisational decision-making. As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application. Key responsibilities include: Management Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting Review and quality-assure monthly management accounts. Provide strategic commentary and analysis for the COO and CEO. Lead the annual budget process and reforecasting cycle, setting timelines, assumptions and formats; direct the Financial Controller in the preparation of supporting schedules and present final outputs. Develop financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, pricing and scenario planning, providing recommendations to the COO and Leadership Team. Board & Subcommittee Reporting and Governance Prepare financial performance, planning and reporting papers for the Board, Audit and Risk Committee, and Leadership Team. Work with the COO to develop, review and maintain financial policies and procedures. Line Management and Finance Delivery Line manage the Financial Controller. Manage the relationship with external bookkeeping support. Act as the escalation point for complex finance queries. Financial Control and Systems Design and maintain robust financial controls, processes and reconciliations. Drive the ongoing development and effective use of Xero to improve efficiency, reporting and quality. Ensure tax compliance across VAT, payroll and corporation tax returns. Statutory Accounts Prepare annual statutory accounts (the financial section of the Annual Report). Review year-end working papers and analysis, responding to technical and judgement-based audit queries. Business Partnering Act as finance business partner to senior budget holders and Leadership Team members. Set standards and frameworks for business partnering delivered by the Financial Controller. Meet regularly with senior budget holders to review financial performance, challenge assumptions and support decision-making. Lead complex financial analysis and provide advice to support departmental and project decisions. Provide financial input into organisational strategy, pricing and business development. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) Proven experience in leading the delivery of high-quality management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to support organisational decision-making Strong governance and financial control mindset, and proficiency in developing, maintaining and improving financial systems, policies and processes Effective business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credible relationships and provide professional financial advice to senior budget holders and the Leadership Team Sound knowledge of statutory financial reporting, external audit processes and tax compliance requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and confidently to a range of audiences Exceptional organisational skills, demonstrating strong attention to detail while effectively managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines About the Organisation As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, the organisation empowers and supports co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values. As an organisation it is led by unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application. Benefits As an organisation that is owned and controlled by its members, that put people at the forefront of all that it does, benefits include flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development, including coaching and Trade Union. Other roles you may have experience in could include Finance, Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Finance Lead, Finance Coordinator, Deputy Finance Manager, Accountant, Business Accountant, Senior Accountant. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy – whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management (‘TA&RM’) team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC’s Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you’ll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO’s relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients’ needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-#KW1

LEGAL COUNSEL – DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY 3-6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT FULLY REMOTE Role Overview: Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is presently representing a worldwide travel retail platform in their search for a Data Protection and Privacy Legal Counsel to join them for a period of 3-6 months and to provide additional legal capacity and overflow support to the Privacy Team during a period of increased demand. Reporting to the Data Protection Officer and working closely with Legal Counsel - Data Protection and Privacy and the team’s paralegal, the successful candidate will provide practical, day-to-day legal support on privacy and data protection matters. This will include responding to routine business queries, supporting commercial and technology transactions, assisting with operational privacy compliance activities, and helping to manage a varied workload of privacy-related queries and projects across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will be expected to manage routine matters with an appropriate degree of independence, enabling senior members of the Privacy Team to focus on complex and priority matters. They will work collaboratively with colleagues and escalate complex, novel, sensitive or high-risk issues to senior members of the Privacy Team as appropriate. Support on general commercial and contractual matters may also be required. Key Accountabilities: • Act as a point of contact for routine privacy queries from internal stakeholders and provide clear, practical and timely advice. Provide practical, day-to-day legal advice and support on privacy and data protection matters across multiple jurisdictions, with a particular focus on compliance with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR and related legislation., • Review, draft and negotiate privacy-related contractual provisions and documentation, including data processing agreements, data sharing agreements, standard contractual clauses and other international data transfer arrangements., • Support customer, supplier and technology transactions by identifying relevant privacy risks and proposing practical, proportionate and business-focused solutions., • Assist with the review, completion and maintenance of data protection impact assessments, transfer risk assessments and legitimate interests assessments., • Work with internal stakeholders, including colleagues in the Commercial, Product, Technology, Marketing, Procurement, Cybersecurity and People teams, to support day-to-day privacy compliance requirements., • Assist with data subject rights requests, privacy complaints and other operational privacy matters. Assist with the preparation, review and maintenance of privacy notices, policies, procedures, templates, guidance materials and other compliance documentation., • Support privacy governance, risk management, compliance monitoring and internal reporting activities., • Monitor relevant developments in privacy and data protection law and regulatory guidance and assist the Privacy Team in considering their potential impact on the business., • Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of relevant privacy laws, regulatory guidance and the company’s internal privacy policies and procedures, applying that knowledge when supporting and advising the business., • Provide practical and clear guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual requirements, privacy risks and appropriate risk-mitigation measures., • Support the wider Legal Team on general commercial and contractual matters where required., • Manage competing priorities effectively and deliver work within agreed deadlines., • Maintain clear records of advice, decisions and agreed actions where appropriate., • Identify and promptly escalate complex, novel, sensitive or high-risk matters to the Data Protection Officer or Legal Counsel – Data Protection and Privacy, as appropriate. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Legal Team and wider business and contribute positively to the company’s purpose, vision and values. About You: • A qualified lawyer in a common law jurisdiction., • Approximately 2 - 3 years’ relevant post-qualification experience gained in a law firm, an in-house legal team or a combination of the two., • Practical experience advising on privacy and data protection matters, including the UK GDPR and EU GDPR., • Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating data processing agreements, international data transfer arrangements and privacy-related contractual provisions., • Experience supporting privacy compliance projects and responding to day-to-day privacy queries from business stakeholders., • An understanding of the legal requirements relating to international transfers of personal data, including the use of standard contractual clauses and related transfer assessments., • Experience of general commercial contract review, drafting and negotiation., • Strong legal drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills., • The ability to identify material privacy risks and propose proportionate, commercially practical solutions., • Confidence in using existing templates, precedents, playbooks and escalation processes to progress routine matters efficiently and consistently.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy – whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management (‘TA&RM’) team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC’s Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills with the ability to distil tax concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing, reporting to senior managers, directors and partners, and will require you to actively manage your client portfolio and manage project delivery, coordinating teams to deliver exceptional client service, in addition to supporting business development activities. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and we require candidates with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking for someone: Who can act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with senior members of the team. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax process, tax strategy, SAO, CCO, tax risk registers etc) – with a keen interest in tax governance and developing tax operations. With broad tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery and quality advice / report writing skills. With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better

Job Title: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Location: Manchester - based at UK Management College offices, with responsibilities across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer Salary: £100,000–£135,000 per annum Employment Type: Full-time, permanent About UKMC and Unibridge Group UK Management College (UKMC) is part of the wider Unibridge Group. UKMC is a growing higher education provider in the United Kingdom, focused on widening participation and providing accessible higher education opportunities to students from diverse and under-represented backgrounds. The Chief Commercial Officer will be based within UKMC's Manchester offices and will provide senior commercial leadership and support across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group. While the post holder will be operationally based at UKMC, the role has a Group-wide remit and will work across Unibridge Group organisations as required, supporting commercial strategy, revenue growth, market development, partnerships and the development of new and diversified income streams. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) is UKMC's most senior commercial executive and is responsible for leading the College's commercial strategy, revenue growth and market development. The post holder will provide strategic leadership across market intelligence, brand and marketing, student recruitment, admissions, business development, commercial partnerships, pricing, fee-share arrangements and the development of new and diversified income streams. A key responsibility of the role will be to develop and maintain robust commercial models that support strategic decision-making across UKMC. This will include market sizing, demand forecasting, student recruitment and pipeline modelling, pricing analysis, unit economics, income diversification and scenario planning. The CCO will ensure that commercial growth is measured, evidence-based and aligned with institutional capacity, educational quality, regulatory requirements and student outcomes. The role will work closely with the Group Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Board, shareholders and senior leadership teams. Commercial success must support UKMC's educational mission and long-term sustainability. Revenue or recruitment targets must never take precedence over educational quality, regulatory compliance or the student experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Commercial Strategy and Leadership • Develop, lead and deliver UKMC's commercial strategy in alignment with the College's strategic objectives., • Ensure UKMC has a clear, evidence-based and sustainable strategy for revenue growth., • Act as the principal commercial adviser to the Group Chief Executive Officer, shareholders, Board and senior leadership team., • Provide clear and evidence-based advice on market opportunities, commercial risks, growth strategies and investment decisions., • Establish and maintain commercial policies, pricing governance, approval processes and business case standards., • Ensure commercial activity is aligned with institutional capacity, quality standards and regulatory requirements., • Lead and sponsor cross-college commercial projects, strategic initiatives and market-entry opportunities., • Ensure commercial plans are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets and governance frameworks. Commercial Planning and Modelling • Develop, maintain and continuously improve UKMC's commercial models and forecasting capability., • Lead market sizing and addressable demand analysis across regions, campuses and programmes., • Develop student recruitment, admissions and enrolment forecasts across all intake cycles., • Analyse pricing, fee-share arrangements and commercial contribution by partner, programme and campus., • Develop and monitor unit economics, including cost per enquiry, cost per application, cost per enrolment and student lifetime value., • Produce rolling commercial forecasts and projections to support short, medium and long-term strategic planning., • Undertake scenario and sensitivity analysis relating to recruitment performance, pricing changes, new markets, partnerships and competitive risks., • Work closely with the CFO to ensure that commercial models and financial models are fully aligned and reconciled., • Ensure a consistent and reliable set of commercial and financial assumptions underpins business plans, Board papers and strategic decisions., • Monitor income concentration, partner dependency and market risk., • Support the diversification of UKMC's income streams and reduce dependency on individual partners or revenue sources., • Translate complex commercial analysis into clear and actionable recommendations for senior leaders and the Board. Revenue Growth and Student Recruitment • Lead UKMC's commercial approach to revenue growth through student recruitment and admissions., • Develop and oversee recruitment strategies, ensuring recruitment targets remain aligned with campus capacity and the ability to deliver a high-quality student experience., • Support the delivery of UKMC's Board-approved recruitment baseline of a minimum of 4,500 new entrants per year, within the agreed planning range and assessed institutional capacity., • Oversee the full student recruitment funnel, including enquiry generation, application conversion, offers, acceptances and enrolment., • Monitor recruitment performance by campus, programme, intake and recruitment channel., • Establish clear commercial KPIs, conversion targets and cost-per-enrolment measures., • Identify underperformance early and ensure corrective action is implemented during the recruitment cycle., • Ensure recruitment activity is ethical, transparent, compliant and consistent with UKMC's mission and values., • Ensure appropriate oversight of direct recruitment, community-based recruitment and approved third-party channels., • Ensure published information, offers, student terms and commercial communications are accurate and compliant with relevant consumer protection and regulatory requirements., • Ensure that commercial targets do not result in students being recruited onto provision that is unsuitable or insufficiently prepared. Income Diversification and New Revenue Streams • Identify and develop new and diversified income opportunities for UKMC., • Develop strategies to reduce dependency on individual partners, markets or revenue streams., • Identify relevant grant, public funding and external funding opportunities., • Develop processes for identifying, assessing and supporting funding and bid opportunities., • Explore and develop commercially viable opportunities including:, • Contract and commercial training., • Employer-funded provision., • Professional development and CPD., • Consultancy and knowledge-based services., • Skills and workforce development programmes., • Appropriate commercial use of UKMC's estate and facilities., • Ensure all new commercial opportunities are supported by robust business cases., • Work with the CFO and other senior stakeholders to ensure appropriate costing, financial modelling and risk assessment., • Monitor new revenue initiatives against approved business cases and performance expectations., • Make evidence-based recommendations regarding the continuation, development or closure of underperforming commercial activities., • Establish and monitor income diversification targets. Partnerships and Portfolio Development • Lead the commercial development and expansion of academic and strategic partnerships., • Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective university, awarding body and commercial partners., • Lead the commercial elements of partnership due diligence and negotiations., • Negotiate fee-share arrangements, payment terms and commercial conditions that support the long-term interests of UKMC., • Provide commercial analysis and recommendations for new programmes, subject areas, campuses and modes of delivery., • Ensure portfolio expansion is supported by evidence of market demand, sustainable unit economics and sufficient institutional capacity., • Support the commercial management and review of existing partnerships., • Monitor the commercial performance of partnership agreements, including fee-share arrangements, recruitment performance and renewal opportunities., • Work collaboratively with academic and quality leadership, recognising that academic standards and quality assurance remain within the responsibility of the appropriate academic and regulatory functions., • Support the commercial evaluation of potential acquisitions, mergers and new institutional opportunities., • Work with the CFO and other senior stakeholders on commercial and financial due diligence where appropriate., • Develop relationships with employers, civic organisations, funders and other stakeholders that create strategic and commercial opportunities. Market Intelligence, Brand and Marketing • Lead UKMC's approach to market intelligence and ensure commercial decisions are informed by robust market evidence., • Monitor competitor activity, market demand, demographic trends, policy developments and funding changes affecting the education sector., • Develop regional and campus-level market intelligence to support UKMC's growth strategy., • Provide strategic leadership for UKMC's brand and marketing activities., • Support the development of a credible, distinctive and consistent UKMC brand., • Oversee marketing strategies and campaigns across campuses., • Monitor the effectiveness of digital marketing, community engagement and other recruitment channels., • Ensure marketing activity is measurable, evidence-based and focused on demonstrable commercial outcomes., • Oversee the effective use and development of marketing technology and CRM systems, including MyMACC where applicable., • Ensure the student journey can be measured effectively from initial enquiry through to enrolment., • Ensure marketing investment is directed towards channels and activity that demonstrate value and effectiveness., • Commission and use market research, applicant research and student perception research to inform commercial strategy., • Represent the voice of the market within UKMC's strategic planning. Commercial Governance, Compliance and Risk • Ensure commercial activity across UKMC complies with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and internal policies., • Ensure compliance with consumer protection requirements, advertising standards, data protection legislation and relevant regulatory obligations., • Ensure appropriate commercial controls are in place for contracts, partnerships and commercial commitments., • Establish clear approval processes and delegated authority arrangements for commercial decisions., • Ensure commercial contracts are appropriately negotiated, approved, documented and maintained., • Maintain oversight of commercial risks including market risk, competition, recruitment pipeline risk, partner concentration and reputational risk., • Ensure significant commercial risks are identified, assessed and escalated appropriately., • Provide clear, accurate and timely commercial reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Board and relevant Committees., • Report on commercial performance against agreed plans, forecasts and KPIs., • Ensure commercial data is accurate, consistent and aligned with UKMC's agreed evidence base. Leadership and People Management • Build, lead and develop a high-performing commercial function across UKMC., • Provide leadership and development to senior colleagues responsible for Marketing, Admissions, Student Recruitment, Business Development and Commercial Partnerships., • Establish clear objectives, performance expectations and development plans for commercial leaders., • Support succession planning and talent development across key commercial functions., • Promote collaboration and the sharing of best practice across campuses and departments., • Develop a commercial culture that combines ambition with accountability, transparency and evidence-based decision-making., • Ensure commercial forecasts and targets are challenging but realistic and supported by robust assumptions., • Champion UKMC's widening participation mission and ensure commercial activity supports the needs of under-served communities., • Undertake any other duties commensurate with the seniority and responsibilities of the role as requested by the Group Chief Executive Officer. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The Chief Commercial Officer will work closely with: • Group Chief Executive Officer., • Shareholders and Board., • Chief Financial Officer., • Provost and Deans., • Chief Operating Officer and senior operational leaders., • Marketing, Admissions and Student Recruitment teams., • Business Development and Commercial Partnership teams., • Partner universities and awarding bodies., • Employers, funders and commercial partners., • External advisers and consultants. The post holder will attend and contribute to Board and senior leadership meetings as required for commercial matters. The role will provide senior oversight and input into Marketing, Admissions, Finance, Audit and Risk Committees where commercial performance, planning or risk is being considered. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Qualifications and Experience • Significant senior-level commercial leadership experience within a complex organisation., • Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering commercial and revenue growth strategies., • Experience of leading multiple commercial functions, including marketing, sales, recruitment, admissions, business development or partnerships., • Proven experience of developing and using commercial models to support strategic decision-making., • Strong experience of market analysis, demand forecasting and commercial planning., • Experience of developing pricing strategies, commercial agreements or partnership arrangements., • Demonstrable experience of negotiating complex commercial contracts and partnerships., • Strong financial literacy and the ability to work effectively with senior finance leaders., • Experience of developing business cases and evaluating commercial opportunities., • Proven experience of leading and developing senior teams., • Strong understanding of commercial risk management and governance., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leaders and the Board. Desirable Experience • Senior commercial leadership experience within higher education, education or another regulated sector., • Experience of student recruitment, admissions or education marketing., • Experience of working with university partnerships, awarding bodies or education providers., • Experience of developing new academic programmes, portfolios or education markets., • Experience of grant funding, public funding or alternative income generation., • Experience of mergers, acquisitions or organisational growth., • Experience of working within a multi-site organisation., • Experience of working directly with Boards, shareholders or investors. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Strong commercial and strategic judgement., • Excellent analytical and financial modelling capability., • The ability to interpret complex market, recruitment and financial data., • Strong negotiation and influencing skills., • Excellent stakeholder management skills., • The ability to balance commercial ambition with institutional capacity, quality and regulatory requirements., • A strong understanding of revenue growth, market development and income diversification., • The ability to identify opportunities while effectively managing commercial risk., • The ability to make evidence-based decisions in complex and changing environments., • Strong leadership and people development capability., • High levels of personal credibility and professional integrity. VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS The Chief Commercial Officer will be expected to demonstrate and promote the values of UKMC. The post holder will: • Act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all commercial activities and relationships., • Provide clear and candid advice, including where commercial risks or challenges need to be addressed., • Ensure the interests and welfare of students remain central to commercial decision-making., • Ensure revenue and recruitment objectives do not take precedence over educational quality, regulatory compliance or the student experience., • Promote equality, diversity and inclusion., • Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate professional judgement., • Work collaboratively across UKMC while respecting governance and regulatory responsibilities., • Promote ethical and responsible commercial practice., • Support widening participation and UKMC's commitment to serving under-represented and under-served communities., • Demonstrate accountability for commercial performance and decision-making., • Always maintain the highest standards of professional conduct. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The post holder will be based at UK Management College's Manchester offices and will be required to work across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group as necessary. The role may require travel between UKMC campuses, Unibridge Group locations and other locations in line with business requirements. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this Job Description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the seniority and scope of the role, including responsibilities that support the wider Unibridge Group. The Chief Commercial Officer will be expected to comply with all relevant UKMC and Unibridge Group policies, procedures, governance requirements and regulatory obligations, as applicable to the role.

Monex Global seeks a Data Protection Officer to lead privacy governance across its international operations. The role is based in Manchester, UK, with responsibilities spanning GDPR compliance, DPIAs, data inventories and breach governance, reporting to senior management and coordinating with Legal, Compliance and IT teams. The DPO will ensure data processing activities adhere to applicable privacy laws, maintain records, and drive privacy-by-design initiatives across product and procurement #J-18808-Ljbffr

AJ Bell is seeking an experienced Head of Reward to own the Reward agenda for a UK-listed financial services business. The role involves developing and implementing the Reward strategy across executive and broader employee rewards, including base pay, incentives, benefits, equity plans and disclosures. You will work closely with the Group People Officer, Executive Committee and RemCo, shaping governance, and leading annual salary/bonus processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic #J-18808-Ljbffr

With a diverse portfolio of clients, helping them identify and manage tax risks, build sustainable tax control frameworks, and meet global transparency and ESG requirements. You’ll advise on Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence compliance, support HMRC business risk reviews, and help clients develop and publish their tax strategies. You’ll also lead workshops and training sessions, manage project delivery, coach junior team members, and contribute to the team’s operational performance and growth. • Experience delivering tax governance projects such as SAO, CCO, tax strategy development, and HMRC risk reviews, • ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, with strong corporate tax and accounting knowledge, • Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, • Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with confidence leading workshops and training sessions, • A commercial mindset, analytical thinking, and attention to detail, • A proactive approach to identifying business opportunities and driving long-term value., • A competitive salary and benefits package, • Opportunities for career progression and professional development, • Access to cutting-edge tools and global expertise, • A collaborative culture that supports innovation and growth, • Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle and priorities, • The chance to make a meaningful impact with high-profile clients across sectors, • Join a team that’s shaping the future of tax governance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At AQA, we're committed to advancing education and we're committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it's our people who make this happen. Manchester | Permanent | Hybrid | £115,000 - £125,000 You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AQA through its people, providing the clarity, direction and strategic vision needed to help the organisation thrive during a period of growth, change and opportunity. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead a People function of around 25 colleagues and help shape a people agenda that supports more than 1,500 employees across AQA Education. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you'll champion a strategic business partnering approach, strengthen organisational effectiveness and workforce transformation driven by technology and AI, and ensure our people strategy helps drive long-term success. This is a role with significant strategic breadth and influence. You'll work closely with the Executive Team, Directors, Trustees and Trade Unions, providing trusted advice on organisational priorities, workforce planning, leadership capability, employee relations and organisational effectiveness. Most importantly, you'll help shape a clear and ambitious people vision that enables organisational success whilst creating an environment where people can thrive. A key focus of this role is continuing to strengthen AQA's approach to strategic people partnering. You'll lead and develop a high-performing team that works alongside leaders to solve organisational challenges, build capability, plan for the future and deliver meaningful organisational outcomes. We're looking for someone who sees HR as more than a support function, and who is comfortable managing risk. Someone who can build trusted partnerships, influence decision-making and help leaders navigate complexity with confidence and clarity. • Diversity & Inclusion, • Employee Relations, • People Advice, • People Services, • Pay, Reward & Benefits You will work closely with the Head of People Operations, whose remit includes Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and People Operations, to ensure a joined-up and effective people strategy. Creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can do their best work is a strategic priority for AQA. You will lead our Diversity & Inclusion agenda, supported by a dedicated Head of Diversity & Inclusion and D&I Specialist. We've made genuine investment in this area because we believe greater representation, broader perspectives and inclusive leadership make us stronger as an organisation. You will help ensure inclusion is embedded across our people strategy, leadership practices and employee experience, helping us better reflect and serve the communities we work with every day. • Significant senior HR leadership experience within a complex organisation, • A demonstrable track record of leading and developing strategic HR Business Partnering teams, • Extensive Employee Relations and Trade Union experience, • Experience influencing Executive, Board or Trustee-level stakeholders, • Experience shaping organisational change, workforce planning and leadership capability, • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills, • A collaborative, strategically minded and outcomes-focused approach, • The credibility and judgement to act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders Alongside a salary of £115,000 - £125,000, you will benefit from: • 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days, • A 35-hour working week and flexible hybrid working arrangements, • An excellent pension scheme with combined contributions of up to 18.5%, • Private Medical Insurance, life assurance and a health cash plan, • Enhanced family-friendly policies, • Up to five paid volunteering days each year, • Ongoing professional development opportunities Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of a purpose-led organisation whose work impacts millions of learners and educators. As part of the application process, you'll also be asked to complete a short role-related application question, alongside AQA's standard Diversity & Inclusion question for senior-level appointments. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 27 September 2026. Initial Teams interviews are expected to take place during mid to late October, with final face-to-face interviews in Manchester in early November. We anticipate making a successful appointment by mid to late November. We're committed to providing a positive candidate experience and all applicants will receive a written outcome following their application. At AQA, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can do their best work. We value the different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds our people bring, knowing they strengthen our culture, decision-making and impact. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect, has access to opportunities to grow and contribute, and feels able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place. Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees. This is a strategically critical leadership role, responsible for shaping and championing a customer-focused, outcomes-driven people agenda across AQA Education. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of people strategies that enable organisational success, enhance employee experience, strengthen culture, and support the achievement of AQA's strategic objectives. The role has overall responsibility for People Partnering, Pay & Benefits, Employee & Industrial Relations, People Services, and Diversity & Inclusion, ensuring the delivery of integrated, high-quality people services across the organisation. Leading a team of People (HR) Business Partners and Advisors, you will provide the primary people interface for business areas across AQA. Together, you will build trusted partnerships with leaders, supporting them to create a sustainable, high-performing organisation, develop talent, drive organisational effectiveness, and foster an inclusive and engaging culture. Through a modern, insight-led and proactive approach, the team will deliver solutions that meets business needs alongside an outstanding employee experience. As a trusted adviser to the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Team and Directors Group, you will provide expert strategic counsel on people matters, helping to inform business decisions and organisational priorities. You will also work closely with the Employee Forum, recognised Trade Unions and employee diversity networks, building positive and constructive relationships that support meaningful engagement and collaboration across AQA. The postholder will lead the organisation's approach to Employee Relations, ensuring that people practices and decisions support organisational outcomes while operating within legal, regulatory and governance frameworks. In addition, you will oversee the People Services function, ensuring the delivery of an efficient, responsive and customer-focused service to employees and leaders. A visible and influential champion of Diversity & Inclusion, you will provide senior sponsorship for people-related D&I initiatives, embedding inclusive practices and helping to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive and contribute to their full potential. AQA Group is more than an exam board, with AQA Education focusing on General Qualifications, alongside other parts of the Group focused on Vocational Qualifications and Educational Assessment Services. This role is focussed on AQA Education, which employs almost 1,500 permanent staff alongside seasonal staff and associates. As the UK's leading provider of General Qualifications (GCSEs and A Levels), we are focused on organic growth, digital transformation and diversification through acquisitions in the UK and internationally. Our growth and diversification is driven by the aim of increasing our charitable impact and ensuring financial sustainability. This role is part of a wider Corporate Services Office leadership team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. You will work closely with the Head of People Operations, who is responsible for People Systems & Data, Recruitment, and Learning & Development. Provide strategic direction for the People function, aligning it with the overall people agenda and organisational goals. Set the department up for success, with clear priorities and the right resources. Role model and embed AQA's desired culture, focusing on our strategy and our customers to create an inclusive workplace where people learn and grown, and can do their best work every day. Manage talent and performance of your team, holding colleagues to account for delivery and behaviour, and ensuring long term capability and organisational sustainability. Focus on achievement, taking ownership to drive change, continuous improvement and deliver results. As a senior leader, champion enterprise-wide initiatives and contribute to the development and implementation of the company's business strategy. Lead and coach HR team members for effective business partnering, fostering development through clear feedback. Drive HR business partnering capability, building relationships, understanding of AQA strategy and acting as a "critical friend" with strong influencing and risk management skills. Provide high quality people analyses and recommendations to drive positive change in line with objectives. Lead the team in supporting informed and commercially sound decisions. Proactively engage with stakeholders to influence strategic projects. Co-lead the AQA people strategy by developing and executing an HR agenda that supports organisational growth and development. Lead workforce planning initiatives, ensuring the right talent and capability is in place to meet current and future business needs, and reflecting the impact of technology (including AI) on skills and the workforce. Lead the HR strand of business planning and contribute to an effective and value adding business process. Manage competing demands for people related activities, creating a unified HR strategy across AQA and gaining buy-in from organisational leaders on agreed priorities. Utilise people and business data and insights to proactively inform and influence both organisational decision making and the design of people products and services. Input to and analyse business cases and business planning to ensure people requirements are identified and addressed. Communicate AQA's employee offer so that we retain and motivate existing and attract future talent. Plan and manage HR team expenditures and headcount within budget as part of the wider People Group budgeting and planning, ensuring the function delivers value for money. Drive organisational effectiveness by leading initiatives that enhance employee performance, engagement and satisfaction. Oversee organisational change efforts, including potential integration of acquisitions and restructuring, acting as the HR lead when necessary. Oversee AQA's approach to job evaluation, ensuring roles are sized objectively, and that line managers are able to make fast, responsive and robust decisions about pay. Manage and maintain positive employee relations, working closely with unions and employee representatives. Oversee HR policies and procedures, ensuring they reflect legal requirements, AQA's appetite for risk, and organisational culture and values. Oversee a specialist team to lead and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring support for organisational outcomes and adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks. Collaborate with leaders to identify talent needs, develop succession plans, and foster career development opportunities. In collaboration with People Group centres of expertise in Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development, implement effective strategies for recruiting, retaining, and developing top talent. Lead on the design of competitive compensation and benefits programs, working closely with Talent Acquisition and Finance to ensure they are effectively implemented. Manage the pay and performance cycle and annual negotiations with unions, ensuring organisational leaders are ready and able to play their part in objective setting, regular feedback and calibration of contribution recommendations. Stay abreast of changes in employment laws and regulations Comply with all AQA data, security and regulatory policies and legislative requirements. Business area leadership teams Director of Finance Head of internal communications and employee engagement External industry thought leaders Director of Enterprise Technology Director of Programmes & Projects A real interest in what AQA does, its purpose and values Proven success in senior HR roles Solid technical HR and ER expertise CIPD qualifications at L7 or equivalent an advantage Excellent relationship building, communication and influencing skills. Proven negotiation skills, including with Trade Unions Quick, sound decision-making based on knowledge and judgment. Resilient and adept at managing multiple priorities. Experience in implementing People Strategy and delivering related services and initiatives, including leading people transformation initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, TUPE, restructures and collective consultations Business outcome orientated approach to HR #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Alternatively, Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we’re on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career. Every day our teams help businesses and individuals do what is right and achieve their goals. In a world of increasingly complex tax legislation, tax risk management and governance is on the agenda of a wide range of stakeholders — from Government to Boards of Directors. Our clients need to understand how the evolving tax governance landscape impacts their business, and they need advisers who will help them get ahead of it. As a Tax Risk Management Associate Director within our Tax Controversy and Risk (TCR) team, you will help clients be proactive, improve and provide assurance over the performance of their tax operations — minimising risk both financially and reputationally. Your work will span compliance obligations such as the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence regimes, as well as advisory work helping clients develop efficient tax controls and processes. We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life. • Take ownership of interesting and challenging client work, acting as a main point of contact and managing project delivery end-to-end., • Have hands‑on experience across different aspects of tax, working with a variety of clients and projects., • Guide clients through complex UK tax regimes — from developing best‑in‑class controls and processes to responding to compliance requirements and informing their risk management., • Deliver client workshops and training sessions on tax risk management topics., • Build and manage your own portfolio, supporting clients to meet relevant compliance obligations including the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence regimes., • Support on client proposals and pitches, using your technical expertise and specialism to drive a competitive edge for the firm., • Support Partners and Directors by implementing business plans and generating new business opportunities., • Build a focused internal and external network, generating fee‑winning opportunities for your business area and the wider firm., • Deliver cross‑lines‑of‑service training to raise awareness of the Tax Risk Management function across the firm., • Manage the work and performance of junior team members, teaching and guiding them while investing in your own development., • Act with integrity and in line with our organisational values. We’ve set ambitious growth targets for the firm, and we need the right people to help us achieve them. We’re looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to work at pace, adapt quickly, and stay curious — asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to ensure we’re delivering the quality we expect. We have a flexible approach to requirements and will consider these alongside your strengths and motivations. It would be great if you have some of the following, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box — we’ll help you develop along the way. • ATT, CTA (or equivalent) qualification, or an equivalent level of experience in a related field (at least six years)., • Experience managing a varied client portfolio., • Demonstrable experience working in a tax or tax risk management team (in practice or in industry)., • Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and the tax governance landscape., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical detail into clear, accessible advice for non‑tax professionals., • Strong project management skills and the confidence to manage a number of competing priorities simultaneously., • The ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective review and know when to refer upwards., • Experience leading a project team, delegating, reviewing work and offering constructive feedback to junior colleagues. The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best. Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here. It’s not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, us you’ll also get: • Tailored development programmes and access to coaching, • Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you, • Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits, • Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice And more. Visit our benefits section to read more. We have a trust‑based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. Life is more than work, the things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. That is how it should be. We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be. #J-18808-Ljbffr

LHV Bank Limited is a UK-licensed bank operating across three core business segments: Retail Banking, SME Lending, and Banking Services (BaaS). The bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of LHV Group, a listed financial services provider headquartered in Estonia. LHV Bank operates under a full UK banking licence granted in May 2023. The Bank supports over 200 fintech clients with embedded financial infrastructure, provides retail savings products via digital channels, and offers SME credit solutions across the UK. In line with its regulatory responsibilities and growth ambitions, LHV Bank is committed to maintaining a robust and proportionate financial crime control environment. Expanding our services, LHV Bank now provides personal banking solutions. Our offerings include current accounts with competitive interest rates, fixed-rate bonds for long-term savings, and debit cards. Customers can conveniently access these services through the LHV App, enabling secure account opening and management. We are looking for a Lending Director to join us at this exciting time in our growth to support the needs of trading businesses lending requests. The Lending Director role purpose is as follows: • Develop the Bank’s reputation as an active, creative lender and relationship banker in the SME market., • Identify and establish sustainable relationships with new creditworthy clients, through key business introducers such as the Broker network. Duties and responsibilities:, • Build and nurture LHV SME’s presence in the community with local business networks, leading to the acquisition of borrowers through established Brokers, Accountants and business contacts., • Help to develop and implement the team acquisition & relationship strategy (incl. which relationships and networks to target, in what order, and assist with driving the lending volumes across a suite of products designed for SME customers., • Be a “Hunter and Farmer”, with an appetite to build long-lasting relationships from the start., • Manage the pipeline and diary being organised and a self-starter., • Assess and recommend lending applications as first line of defence, write detailed Credit reports (inc detailed financial analysis) on complex cases to develop appropriate solutions and establish a strong working relationship with the Credit team., • Motivated by success in numbers, and driven to achieve individual and team targets. Experience & Knowledge:, • Proven business development/sales experience within a Business / Commercial Bank environment., • Experience working with Brokers and other Intermediaries with access to SMEs., • Banking qualification ACIB or equivalent., • In-depth knowledge of Trading Business lending., • Advanced Microsoft skills – PowerPoint / Excel & Word. Skills & Behavior: Be able to Demonstrate: • Strong communication (incl presentation skills) between key stakeholders, internally and externally., • A commercial awareness, in relation to the external competitive market but also the requirements. and flexibility required of working within an SME organisation., • Taking responsibility and ownership of work delivery., • Strong customer centricity and appreciation of changes in customer behaviour., • Acting as an advocate and setting the cultural tone for the wider organisation., • Multi-tasking and prioritisation in a changing environment., • High standards of personal performance in daily execution of tasks., • Identifying opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction and continuous improvement. Some of our benefits (only applicable to UK based roles not Internship programmes), • Competitive salary &lots of opportunities to learn, grow and progress professionally., • Open and inclusive culture., • Fantastic offices and great working environment., • Vitality Health Plan (includes private health insurance, travel insurance, gym discounts), • Life assurance – 4 x salary., • Income protection insurance – 75%, • 28 days holiday plus 3 additional days, & further days for various key life events as well as the opportunity to sell up to 5 days per calendar year., • Swappublic/bank holidays each year for alternative days that align with your personal, cultural, or religious observances., • Enhanced family friendly and family forming policies., • Access to a wide range of retail discounts ., • Team Socials. LHV CANDIDATE PRIVACY NOTICE 1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE We, LHV Bank Limited, with our registered office at 1 Angel Court, London, EC2R 7HJ are the relevant data controller responsible for your personal data. We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office. This Candidate Privacy Notice explains how we and our Group companies collect, use, and protect your personal data during the course of the application and recruitment process. This Notice applies to all job applicants located in the UK. You should read this privacy notice carefully. If you have a question about the contents, please e-mail us at recruitment@lhv.com, or write to us at LHV, One Angel Court, London, EC2R 7HJ, or call us on +44 20 3005 0150. If you want to contact our Data Protection Officer (the “DPO”), email us at dataprotection@lhv.com 1. WHAT PERSONAL DATA DO WE COLLECT? Personal data means information which identifies you and relates to you as an individual. As your prospective employer, we will collect, use and store your personal data for a wide variety of reasons in connection with the application and recruitment process. We have set out below the main categories of candidate personal data which we process in connection with our recruiting activities on a day to day basis: • personal contact information (including your name, home address, personal telephone number(s) and personal e-mail address);, • work history and other relevant experience including information contained in your CV, cover letter or job application;, • education information including degrees awarded, transcripts and other information provided in support of the job application;, • information collected during phone screenings and interviews;, • information gathered during psychometric assessments, including reports generated from your responses, including insights into personality traits, cognitive abilities, and behavioural preferences;, • details regarding the type of employment sought, desired salary, willingness to relocate, job preferences, and other information related to compensation and benefits;, • reference information and information received from background checks (where applicable) including information provided by third parties;, • information related to previous applications to us or previous employment history with us;, • documents evidencing your right to work (including information about your immigration status where relevant);, • date of birth;, • gender; and, • information gathered through our monitoring of our IT systems, building access records and CCTV recording in relation to your communications with us and attendance at our premises. The majority of the personal data to be provided by you is mandatory in connection with our recruiting activities. Failure to provide mandatory personal data may affect our ability to accomplish the purposes stated in this Notice, including considering your suitability for employment and/or entering into an employment contract with you. The list set out above is not exhaustive, and there may be other personal data which LHV Bank Limited collects, stores and uses in the context of the application and recruitment process. We will update this Notice from time to time to reflect any notable changes in the categories of personal data which it processes. The majority of the personal data which we process will be collected directly from you. However, your personal data may also be provided to us by third parties, such as recruitment or executive search agencies, third party assessment providers, credit reference agencies, professional networking sites or other public sources such as LinkedIn, former employers, official bodies (such as regulators or the Disclosure and Barring Service) and/or medical professionals. 1. REFERENCES AND VETTING We may need to carry out background checks in relation to the following as applicable: • Credit references/financial check;, • Professional registrations/memberships and/or qualifications check;, • Right to work and immigration status check; and, • References from previous employers. As part of our referencing and vetting procedures, we will contact certain third parties in order to verify your personal information (including personal information that you provide as part of the application and recruitment process). These third parties will include: • former employers in order to verify your previous employment history;, • universities and/or other establishments for higher education that you attended in order to verify your education history;, • credit reference agencies; and, • regulatory and/or Government or public bodies. We will only seek this information in relation to successful candidates that have accepted a conditional offer of employment or engagement with us and we will specifically inform such candidates that we will be contacting these third parties in advance of doing so. 1. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA LHV Bank Limited uses your personal data for a variety of purposes in order to take steps necessary to enter into an employment contract with you, to comply with our legal obligations or otherwise in pursuit of our legitimate business interests . We have set out below the main purposes for which candidate personal data is processed: • to identify and evaluate job applicants, including psychometric testing, assessing skills, qualifications and experience;, • verifying candidate information and carrying out employment, background and reference checks, where applicable and in order to prevent fraud;, • communicating with you about the recruitment process and your application;, • to comply with our legal, regulatory, or other corporate governance requirements; and, • for the purposes of conducting data analytics to review and better understand the operation of our recruitment processes. In addition to using your personal data to consider you for the role you applied for, we will retain and process your personal data to inform you about and to consider you for other roles that may be appropriate for you. If you do not want us to consider you for other roles which we consider may be appropriate for you, please inform your HR contact. Again, this list is not exhaustive and we may undertake additional processing of personal data in line with the purposes set out above. LHV Bank Limited will update this Notice from time to time to reflect any notable changes in the categories for which its processes your personal data. 1. WHAT SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA DO WE PROCESS? Certain categories of data are considered "special categories of personal data" and are subject to additional safeguards. We may need to process special category data as part of the application and recruitment process . We limit the special categories of personal data which we process as follows: We may process information about a candidate's physical or mental health in compliance with our obligations owed to disabled employees and to consider whether we need to provide adjustments during the recruitment process. We will always treat information about health as confidential and it will only be shared internally where there is a specific and legitimate purpose to do so. We have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and organisational security measures designed to secure your personal data against accidental loss and unauthorised access, use, alteration, or disclosure. If a candidate is successful, any health information processed as part of the recruitment process that is relevant to our compliance with our obligations in connection with employment will be retained and processed in accordance with the Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice. If a candidate is unsuccessful, any health information obtained as part of recruitment process will be deleted with the rest of the candidate's personal data within 12 months of their rejection. Given the nature of our business, we ask successful candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of employment to disclose their criminal record history and we carry out criminal record checks as part of our background vetting process and in compliance with our obligations in connection with employment. We will always treat criminal record history as confidential and it will only be shared internally where there is a specific and legitimate purpose to do so. We have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and organisational security measures designed to secure your personal data against accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. Criminal record information will be deleted once the recruitment process has been completed, subject to any exceptional circumstances and/or to comply with particular laws or regulations. Criminal record information will typically be retained for a maximum of 6 months, although the outcome of any check will remain on the employee's record. LHV Bank Limited is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and progression to all of its employees and from time to time it will process information relating to ethnic origin, race, nationality, sexual orientation and disability, alongside information relating to gender and age, for the purposes of equal opportunities monitoring. We have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and organisational security measures designed to secure your personal data against accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. In addition, this monitoring will always take place in accordance with appropriate safeguards as required under applicable law, including: o the provision of information relating to ethnic origin, race, nationality, sexual orientation and disability for the purposes of monitoring will be voluntary and processed for this purpose only with your consent; o wherever possible, the monitoring will be conducted on the basis of using anonymised data so individual candidates cannot be identified; o the information processed for monitoring purposes will be maintained separately from general management and HR records. 1. WHEN DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA? We will share personal data with other parties only in limited circumstances in order to take steps necessary to enter into an employment contract or where necessary to comply with a legal obligation, or otherwise in pursuit of our legitimate business interests as follows: • Recruitment or executive search agencies that assist with the recruitment process;, • Other companies in the LHV group, to oversee recruitment / employment terms;, • Background vetting specialists that assist with checks relating to matters such as references, education history, qualifications, identity, credit status, regulatory status & registrations ,Sanctions checks and DBS checks;, • Recruitment software service providers, including Greenhouse Software and HR System (HiBob);, • Psychometric assessment providers, including Predict #J-18808-Ljbffr

About us Due to an internal promotion, the council’s Information Governance (IG) Team has a vacancy for a Principal IG Officer. The IG team plays a key role in helping services manage information lawfully, securely and confidently. We support compliance with legislation including the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000, while providing practical advice on data protection, information security, records management and access to information. The Information Governance Team is part of the Legal & Governance division of the Corporate Services directorate based at the Civic Centre in Swinton. The council supports hybrid working, with a mix of office-based and home-working arrangements. About the Role As Principal IG Officer, you will help strengthen the council’s approach to compliance, support good information management practice and contribute to a responsive, trusted and professional IG service. You will support the IG Manager in delivering a professional compliance programme for the council. This will include advising on data protection impact assessments, data sharing and processor agreements, privacy notices, policies and procedures, and wider information management activity. You will also provide advice, guidance and training on data protection and Freedom of Information, represent the team at meetings and working groups, contribute to day-to-day operational delivery, and manage your own caseload to a high standard. About you We are looking for a confident, motivated and collaborative colleague who can bring sound judgement, attention to detail and a practical approach to information governance. You will be comfortable advising colleagues, explaining complex requirements clearly, and helping services find proportionate solutions that protect information while supporting effective service delivery. A good working knowledge of data protection legislation is essential. Experience of working in information governance, compliance, records management, Freedom of Information or a related area would be beneficial. Most importantly, you will be keen to learn, willing to share your knowledge and committed to delivering high-quality advice and support to colleagues across the council. Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You’ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages! Privacy Statement and Data Protection Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr . Role Profile #J-18808-Ljbffr

VAT & PSA Assistant Manager, PAYE Settlement Agreement, Gatwick, Crawley, West Sussex VAT & PSA Assistant Manager required to work for an exciting Professional Services business based in Gatwick, Crawley, West Sussex. This will be 3 days (Tuesday to Thursday) in the office and the rest from home. We need someone with VAT and PAYE Settlement Agreement experience and someone who ideally has an ATT or CTT certification. You will also be strong with Excel. This ispurely internal and client facing advisory including VAT Compliance, Reporting and Tracking, along with doing quarterly VAT returns. Read on for more details: Duties will include: • Maintaining VAT and PAYE Settlement Agreement training materials, • Supporting His Majestys Revenue and Customs queries, • Supporting Senior Accounting Officer reviews, • Acting as a contact for audit queries, • Month-end support, • Escalating compliance issues, • Maintaining process documentation, • Supporting VAT-related tax governance and compliance controls, • Training and communication with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay and Workday teams Experience Required: Good communication skills both written and verbal. Good planning, time management and workload management. Strong attention to detail and accuracy A good knowledge of Excel. Experience with macros/VBA would be helpful, but not essential. Professional tax qualification (ATT/CTA). This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details JBRP1_UKTJ

Data Protection Officer | Manchester Monex specialises in FX risk management and international payments, helping corporate and institutional clients design tailored FX solutions to navigate currency volatility with confidence. Our team of FX specialists implement well-considered currency strategies, offering dedicated support to help clients manage their payment needs – whether for goods, services, or direct investments. In 2023, Monex facilitated $309 billion in FX turnover, managed $10.7 billion in assets, and processed 8.5 million transactions. With offices across North America (Canada, the US, and Mexico), Asia (Singapore), and Europe (the UK, Spain, and the Netherlands), we serve over 66,000 clients worldwide. By combining global reach with deep local market expertise, Monex enhances businesses with a suite of financial solutions and FX market analysis to help optimise efficiency, mitigate currency risk, and protect margins in an increasingly complex financial landscape. Our corporate client experience is further enhanced by our dedicated sector expertise across a range of industries. The Information Security and Data Protection Governance function supports Monex in protecting client, employee, supplier and business information and maintaining compliance with applicable data protection, privacy, information security and financial services regulatory requirements. The function works across legal entities and jurisdictions to embed privacy by design, maintain data governance records, support data subject rights, oversee personal data breach response, advise on lawful processing, and provide assurance that personal data is handled responsibly and securely. As Data Protection Officer, you will provide independent, expert data protection oversight and practical guidance across Monex’s international operations. The role is based in Manchester, UK, with a global remit covering the UK, EU, Canada, USA and Singapore, and is expected to be capable of being formally notified or registered as the DPO with relevant supervisory authorities, including the Spanish AEPD where required. You will own and mature the data protection governance framework, including DPIAs, Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), data subject rights, data breach governance, data protection policies, training, regulatory liaison and risk-based assurance. • Act as the appointed Data Protection Officer for relevant Monex entities, maintaining independence, professional judgement and direct access to senior management where required., • Provide expert advice on UK GDPR, EU GDPR, the UK Data Protection Act 2018, PECR, Spanish LOPDGDD requirements, Dutch privacy requirements, Canadian privacy requirements including PIPEDA and Quebec Law 25, applicable US privacy requirements and Singapore PDPA obligations., • Be eligible and willing to be notified or registered with relevant supervisory authority registers, including the ICO and Spanish AEPD, and support equivalent DPO/contact-point requirements in other jurisdictions where applicable., • Own and improve the global data protection governance framework, including policies, standards, procedures, registers, templates, guidance notes and evidence packs., • Lead, review and advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Privacy Impact Assessments, Legitimate Interest Assessments and Transfer Risk Assessments for new suppliers, systems, products, AI use cases, projects and material changes to processing., • Create, maintain and periodically review Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), data inventories, data-flow maps, lawful basis records, retention references and records of international data transfers across relevant business areas and entities., • Support privacy by design and default by engaging early with technology, product, change, procurement and operational initiatives, ensuring data protection requirements are built into design decisions before go-live., • Advise on and oversee global personal data breach governance, including assessment of risk to individuals, regulatory notification requirements, data subject communications, evidence retention and post-incident lessons learned., • Maintain and improve data subject rights procedures, including access, erasure, rectification, restriction, portability, objection, consent withdrawal and rights related to automated decision-making/profiling, coordinating responses across jurisdictions., • Review and advise on supplier data protection due diligence, Data Processing Agreements, controller/processor assessments, subprocessor governance, international transfer mechanisms and contract clauses in cooperation with Legal, Procurement and Information Security., • Monitor internal compliance with data protection laws and Monex data protection policies through risk-based reviews, audits, control testing, issue tracking and management reporting., • Design and deliver staff awareness, role-based training and targeted guidance for teams handling personal data, including HR, Sales, Operations, Compliance, IT, Product, Procurement and support functions., • Act as a point of contact for data subjects and supervisory authorities, coordinating with Legal, Compliance and regional specialists where local regulatory nuance or external counsel input is required., • Maintain a data protection risk register, track remediation actions and provide clear, risk-based reporting to senior management, relevant committees and governance forums., • Keep up to date with changes in privacy law, regulator guidance, enforcement trends and industry practice, translating changes into practical actions for Monex., • Significant hands-on experience in data protection, privacy governance, regulatory compliance or information governance in a regulated or complex international environment., • Deep working knowledge of UK GDPR and EU GDPR, including Articles 30, 35, 37, 38 and 39, and practical experience applying these requirements in business operations., • Strong practical experience completing DPIAs, ROPAs, LIAs, DSRs, privacy notices, data breach assessments, data transfer assessments and supplier data protection reviews., • Proven ability to draft, review and implement data protection policies, procedures, training and governance reporting at a global level., • Good understanding of information security, third-party risk management, data classification, retention, access management, incident management and privacy-by-design principles., • Ability to interpret legal and regulatory requirements and translate them into clear operational controls, pragmatic guidance and business-friendly recommendations. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us! At Monex, we do our very best every day to ensure that we take good care of our people, as our biggest asset is our highly driven and focused Talent Culture. We strive to continuously enable our people to develop their full potential by offering the necessary tools and support to empower our people to develop professionally and to take the next step in their career here at Monex. Teamwork is a paramount part of our Talent Culture as we achieve more when we collaborate and all work together. We take pride in our familial culture with colleagues who are willing to go the extra mile for one another. We foster a culture of Health and Wellness, encouraging our colleagues to pursue healthy habits and promoting healthy lifestyles. #J-18808-Ljbffr

BNY is seeking a Vice President, Compliance Officer to join the Pershing and Markets Compliance team in Manchester, UK. You will lead regulatory change oversight, maintain governance, and advise on complex regulatory matters across EMEA, partnering with stakeholders to prioritise implementation and reporting. You will possess extensive FCA knowledge, UK regulatory understanding, and experience with major frameworks (COBS, SYSC, SMCR, DISP, MiFID, COLL, CASS, MAR). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Data Protection Officer | Manchester Monex specialises in FX risk management and international payments, helping corporate and institutional clients design tailored FX solutions to navigate currency volatility with confidence. Our team of FX specialists implement well-considered currency strategies, offering dedicated support to help clients manage their payment needs – whether for goods, services, or direct investments. In 2023, Monex facilitated $309 billion in FX turnover, managed $10.7 billion in assets, and processed 8.5 million transactions. With offices across North America (Canada, the US, and Mexico), Asia (Singapore), and Europe (the UK, Spain, and the Netherlands), we serve over 66,000 clients worldwide. By combining global reach with deep local market expertise, Monex enhances businesses with a suite of financial solutions and FX market analysis to help optimise efficiency, mitigate currency risk, and protect margins in an increasingly complex financial landscape. Our corporate client experience is further enhanced by our dedicated sector expertise across a range of industries. The Information Security and Data Protection Governance function supports Monex in protecting client, employee, supplier and business information and maintaining compliance with applicable data protection, privacy, information security and financial services regulatory requirements. The function works across legal entities and jurisdictions to embed privacy by design, maintain data governance records, support data subject rights, oversee personal data breach response, advise on lawful processing, and provide assurance that personal data is handled responsibly and securely. As Data Protection Officer, you will provide independent, expert data protection oversight and practical guidance across Monex’s international operations. The role is based in Manchester, UK, with a global remit covering the UK, EU, Canada, USA and Singapore, and is expected to be capable of being formally notified or registered as the DPO with relevant supervisory authorities, including the Spanish AEPD where required. You will own and mature the data protection governance framework, including DPIAs, Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), data subject rights, data breach governance, data protection policies, training, regulatory liaison and risk-based assurance. • Act as the appointed Data Protection Officer for relevant Monex entities, maintaining independence, professional judgement and direct access to senior management where required., • Provide expert advice on UK GDPR, EU GDPR, the UK Data Protection Act 2018, PECR, Spanish LOPDGDD requirements, Dutch privacy requirements, Canadian privacy requirements including PIPEDA and Quebec Law 25, applicable US privacy requirements and Singapore PDPA obligations., • Be eligible and willing to be notified or registered with relevant supervisory authority registers, including the ICO and Spanish AEPD, and support equivalent DPO/contact-point requirements in other jurisdictions where applicable., • Own and improve the global data protection governance framework, including policies, standards, procedures, registers, templates, guidance notes and evidence packs., • Lead, review and advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Privacy Impact Assessments, Legitimate Interest Assessments and Transfer Risk Assessments for new suppliers, systems, products, AI use cases, projects and material changes to processing., • Create, maintain and periodically review Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), data inventories, data-flow maps, lawful basis records, retention references and records of international data transfers across relevant business areas and entities., • Support privacy by design and default by engaging early with technology, product, change, procurement and operational initiatives, ensuring data protection requirements are built into design decisions before go-live., • Advise on and oversee global personal data breach governance, including assessment of risk to individuals, regulatory notification requirements, data subject communications, evidence retention and post-incident lessons learned., • Maintain and improve data subject rights procedures, including access, erasure, rectification, restriction, portability, objection, consent withdrawal and rights related to automated decision-making/profiling, coordinating responses across jurisdictions., • Review and advise on supplier data protection due diligence, Data Processing Agreements, controller/processor assessments, subprocessor governance, international transfer mechanisms and contract clauses in cooperation with Legal, Procurement and Information Security., • Monitor internal compliance with data protection laws and Monex data protection policies through risk-based reviews, audits, control testing, issue tracking and management reporting., • Design and deliver staff awareness, role-based training and targeted guidance for teams handling personal data, including HR, Sales, Operations, Compliance, IT, Product, Procurement and support functions., • Act as a point of contact for data subjects and supervisory authorities, coordinating with Legal, Compliance and regional specialists where local regulatory nuance or external counsel input is required., • Maintain a data protection risk register, track remediation actions and provide clear, risk-based reporting to senior management, relevant committees and governance forums., • Keep up to date with changes in privacy law, regulator guidance, enforcement trends and industry practice, translating changes into practical actions for Monex., • Significant hands-on experience in data protection, privacy governance, regulatory compliance or information governance in a regulated or complex international environment., • Deep working knowledge of UK GDPR and EU GDPR, including Articles 30, 35, 37, 38 and 39, and practical experience applying these requirements in business operations., • Strong practical experience completing DPIAs, ROPAs, LIAs, DSRs, privacy notices, data breach assessments, data transfer assessments and supplier data protection reviews., • Proven ability to draft, review and implement data protection policies, procedures, training and governance reporting at a global level., • Good understanding of information security, third-party risk management, data classification, retention, access management, incident management and privacy-by-design principles., • Ability to interpret legal and regulatory requirements and translate them into clear operational controls, pragmatic guidance and business-friendly recommendations. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us! At Monex, we do our very best every day to ensure that we take good care of our people, as our biggest asset is our highly driven and focused Talent Culture. We strive to continuously enable our people to develop their full potential by offering the necessary tools and support to empower our people to develop professionally and to take the next step in their career here at Monex. Teamwork is a paramount part of our Talent Culture as we achieve more when we collaborate and all work together. We take pride in our familial culture with colleagues who are willing to go the extra mile for one another. We foster a culture of Health and Wellness, encouraging our colleagues to pursue healthy habits and promoting healthy lifestyles. #J-18808-Ljbffr

AJ Bell Management Limited is seeking an experienced Data Privacy Manager to support the Data Protection Officer across the business. This second line role provides independent advice, challenge and oversight, embedding privacy by design and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will work with colleagues at all levels, manage privacy risk, and contribute to governance, MI and reporting while developing privacy capability across AJ Bell. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Compliance Officer to join the Pershing and Markets Compliance team. This role is located in Manchester, UK. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: • Lead horizon scanning and regulatory change oversight across Pershing and Markets EMEA, ensuring regulatory developments are identified, assessed, tracked and implemented effectively., • Maintain regulatory change governance frameworks, including publications logs, horizon scanning tools, procedures and supporting documentation., • Partner with business stakeholders to assess the impact of regulatory developments and support prioritisation, interpretation and implementation activities., • Act as a key liaison between Pershing/Markets EMEA and BNY’s EMEA Regulatory Change function, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance requirements., • Provide practical compliance advice and risk-based challenge on regulatory change initiatives, projects and business activities. Prepare management information, support regulatory reporting obligations and contribute to compliance communications, working groups and cross-functional initiatives. To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: • Compliance experience within financial services, with strong knowledge of FCA regulations relating to custody, client assets, clearing and settlement activities., • Strong understanding of UK regulatory developments, including experience analysing consultation papers, policy statements and regulatory thematic reviews., • Working knowledge of key regulatory frameworks including COBS, SYSC, SMCR, DISP, MiFID, COLL, CASS and MAR, with Irish and Jersey regulatory knowledge desirable., • Proven ability to provide practical compliance advice, influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with a range of audiences., • Experience working within a global organisation and collaborating across business, compliance and regulatory functions in multiple jurisdictions., • Familiarity with compliance risk management frameworks, regulatory change programmes, compliance projects and emerging technologies, including AI., • America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025, • World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025, • "Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2025 Our Benefits and Rewards: BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. • Job Identification 80248, • Job Category Compliance & Control, • Posting Date 07/24/2026, 10:03 AM, • Locations 1 Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, GT MAN, M1 1RN, GB #J-18808-Ljbffr

Arup is seeking a Senior Data Governance Leader to shape how data is governed, trusted and used across a global organisation. You will set direction with the Chief Data Officer and senior leaders, turning strategy into practical, enterprise-scale action that delivers value quickly. You will influence stakeholders across technical and business teams, embedding governance into everyday decisions and enabling data-driven AI and better outcomes for projects and communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're looking for a Retail Finance Director to join our Finance Team The role of Retail Finance Director is to lead the department for the retail business, reporting into the Chief Financial Officer. You will develop and execute the Commercial Finance strategy in alignment with the overall retail strategy, forming a critical part of driving future growth and value for the N Brown Group. You will also be responsible for managing and developing the wider Commercial Finance Team to implement the strategy within their business areas. • To lead the Retail and Supply Chain Finance Teams to embed the commercial agenda, ensuring that the business is focussing on delivering the highest commercial value and ensuring optimal performance on financial/performance targets/KPI's;, • Support the Retail Senior Leadership Team to define and produce key ROI measures and to create and drive a program of activity to improve divisional ROI in line with Group Strategy;, • Provide transparency evidenced by clear linkage of divisional results to statutory results whilst ensuring compliance with statutory and Group Financial obligations;, • Create the annual budget for the Group in accordance with financial planning process;, • Lead a team of Commercial Finance Business Partners to support their functions in providing divisional specific activity:, • Month end close - actuals, forecast, review with Directors;, • Month end reporting - summarise financial position, issues, action identification and tracking;, • Contribute to Trading Performance - provide commercial narrative, insight, summarise and track material issues and actions; and, • Compliance with statutory and group financial obligations., • Provide the Retail Senior Leadership Team with independent, objective and practical advice, guidance and coaching in relation to embedding a commercial mind-set and governance;, • Analysis of business, products, margins etc. throughout. Identifying weaknesses and opportunities for improvements to drive margins and profitability. Acting upon this commercial information as required;, • Analysis and provision of financial advice as required to support decision-making and monitoring of financial performance;, • Support the Finance Senior Leadership team to develop the finance function brand across the organisation, as an efficient and professional organisation that enables commercial growth;, • Lead the strategic financial planning and guide the Commercial Finance Business Partners to tactically implement the divisions strategic plan;, • Lead Finance Change M, • Engagement; driving improvements to financial accountability across the Division and Organisation and improving financial processes to improve overall efficiency;, • Leadership and co-ordination across key stakeholders, including applying commercial mind set to problem solving;, • To lead, develop and motivate a team of Finance professionals to deliver business objectives; Key accountability for metrics including market share, revenue growth, EBITDA growth, operating and net free cashflow as well as working in capital management, return on investment, breakeven cashflow etc., • Formal finance qualification: CIMA/ACA/ACCA, • Strong commercial awareness and a customer first approach, • First class commercial problem solving, analysis and decision-making ability, • Able to influence and negotiate across all levels, based on an ability to think strategically and creatively for all parties, • Confident, clear and concise communication skills and strong influencing skills, • Highly driven and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to perform well in a fast-paced changing environment, • Act as a visible and impactful change catalyst, • Innovative and curious, willing to question the status quo and learn., • Strong leadership capability, motivating, growing and developing a large and diverse team, • Hybrid working (3 days in the office at a minimum), • Car allowance and car parking space, • 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays), • Private healthcare, • Annual bonus scheme, • Enhanced maternity and adoption leave, • Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution, • Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services, • A range of financial wellbeing support, • Stream - a financial wellbeing tool that helps you track your pay, access earnings early and manage your money with confidence, • Colleague discount across all N Brown brands, • Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!, • Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance, • Paid volunteer time - all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice N Brown is a leading UK digital retail platform for clothing, footwear, home and technology, headquartered in Manchester and employing over 1,000 people nationwide. Through our strategic retail brands JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be and our unique payments offering, we exist to champion inclusivity and serve the underserved. Our customers are our passion, and we take great pride in delivering products that ensure they can look and feel amazing, without compromising on choice, value and accessibility. We're committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by 'By championing inclusion, N Brown will become the UK's most loved and trusted consumer platform, shaping the future of financial empowerment and personal expression'. 'Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture. In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we're so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues! We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you're in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we're perfectly located, plus we're surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat! Our working hours are 36.17 per week over 5 days. We believe AI will become a standard part of modern professional practice. We are therefore looking for individuals who are open to learning, testing, and responsibly adopting AI tools to improve efficiency, insight, and impact in your role. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please know your application is being reviewed by a real human being. We value your interest in joining us and appreciate you taking the time to submit your application. As soon as we receive your application, we'll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck! #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're looking for an experienced Reward professional to join AJ Bell as our new Head of Reward. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the Reward agenda within a UK listed financial services business with ambitious growth plans. You may already be operating at Head of Reward level, or you could be an experienced Senior Reward Manager or Reward consultant looking for the opportunity to step into your first Head of Reward role. What's important is that you bring strong technical Reward expertise, particularly across executive remuneration and listed company reward, alongside the confidence and ambition to build relationships at the highest levels of the organisation and shape our future Reward strategy. As Head of Reward, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of AJ Bell's Reward strategy across executive and wider employee Reward. This includes base pay, incentives, benefits, share plans and executive remuneration, ensuring our approach supports our business strategy while meeting UK regulatory and corporate governance requirements. This is a hands on leadership role offering significant exposure across the business. You'll work closely with our Group People Officer, Executive Committee and senior leadership team, as well as supporting our Remuneration Committee and Board. • Shape our Reward strategy: Work closely with the Group People Officer and senior stakeholders to develop and deliver a competitive, sustainable and compliant Reward strategy that supports AJ Bell's continued growth, talent strategy and employee engagement., • Lead on executive remuneration: Take ownership of executive and senior management Reward, including annual bonus arrangements, LTIPs and other incentive plans. You'll support the development of recommendations and papers for the Remuneration Committee and help ensure our remuneration disclosures meet UK Corporate Governance Code and Listing Rules requirements., • Support RemCo and Board governance: Provide high quality Reward analysis and recommendations to support senior decision-making, working with the HR Director, RemCo and Board. You'll also support engagement with shareholders, investors and proxy advisers on executive remuneration matters where required., • Own our annual Reward activity: Lead key Reward processes including annual salary and bonus reviews, benchmarking and Reward analysis, ensuring our approach remains competitive, equitable and aligned with our business objectives., • Develop wider employee Reward: Review and evolve our pay structures, Reward policies and broader employee proposition, using market insight and data to ensure we continue to attract, motivate and retain great people., • Lead Reward governance and compliance: Ensure our Reward policies and practices meet relevant legislative, regulatory and governance requirements, including those applicable to a UK listed and FCA regulated business. You'll also play an active role in the preparation of the annual Directors' Remuneration Report and associated disclosures., • Oversee employee share plans: Take responsibility for our employee share ownership arrangements, including our Share Incentive Plan (SIP), Free Shares Award plan and CSOPs., • Shape our benefits proposition: Oversee our employee benefits offering, including pensions, healthcare and life assurance, ensuring it remains competitive, valued by our people and cost effective. What we're looking for: We're open to candidates from both in-house Reward and specialist Reward consultancy backgrounds. You don't necessarily need to have been a Head of Reward for a significant period. This could be the opportunity for an accomplished Senior Reward Manager or senior Reward consultant to take the next step in their career. • Strong Reward experience, with particular depth in executive remuneration and incentive design., • Current or very recent experience of working within, or advising, a UK publicly listed organisation, with a good understanding of listed company remuneration and corporate governance requirements., • Experience of executive incentive arrangements, including annual bonus and LTIP design and operation., • Exposure to Remuneration Committees and/or Boards, whether through preparing papers and recommendations, presenting or directly advising senior stakeholders., • A good understanding of Directors' Remuneration Reporting and the UK Corporate Governance Code., • Broader Reward experience beyond executive compensation, which could include annual pay and bonus cycles, benchmarking, pay structures, employee incentives, share plans or benefits., • Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex Reward information into clear, commercially focused recommendations., • The credibility and communication skills to build trusted relationships with senior executives, HR colleagues and Board level stakeholders., • A hands on approach and willingness to move between strategic thinking and detailed delivery. 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Salford Council is recruiting a Principal Information Governance Officer to join the Information Governance Team in Swinton. Hybrid working is available, with a mix of office-based and home-working arrangements. You will help strengthen the council’s approach to compliance, support information management, advise on data protection and Freedom of Information, and manage your own caseload while supporting the IG Manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Specification Access and Performance Consultant/Head of Elective Access Job Purpose The post holder will work collaboratively with Divisional Management Teams, Corporate Teams and the Trust Executive to provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Trust's access and waiting-time performance. The post holder will be accountable for supporting the delivery, monitoring and continuous improvement of national access standards, including: • Cancer waiting-time standards, • 18-week Referral to Treatment (RTT), • Diagnostic waiting times, • Elective and planned care, • Non-18-week waiting lists, • Cancelled operations, • Patient Tracking Lists (PTLs), • Patients transferred to other NHS and independent-sector providers The role will ensure that robust policies, governance arrangements, performance-management processes, data-quality controls and escalation mechanisms are in place to support compliance with national standards and deliver sustained improvements in patient access. Working closely with Divisional Managing Directors, Operational Managers, clinicians, corporate teams, commissioners, the Integrated Care System (ICS) and NHS England, the post holder will provide high-quality analysis, assurance and leadership to identify risks, develop recovery plans and ensure agreed actions are delivered. The post holder will provide expert advice to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Trust Executive Team, Trust Board and other stakeholders on access performance, risks, opportunities and required interventions. Experience. You will have experience examining the Clinical pathways to understand the reasons, such as: • Variation in clinical practice, • Delays in pre-operative assessment, • Theatre scheduling, • Inpatient bed availability, • Discharge processes, • Follow-up arrangements Experience of applying GIRFT methodology, benchmarking and evidence-based service improvement approaches to identify unwarranted variation, improve patient pathways, enhance productivity and deliver sustainable improvements in quality and operational performance. Please send your CV for feedback. JBRP1_UKTJ

Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing & Operational Delivery Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Role Purpose ScubaTx is entering a delivery‑critical execution phase, spanning ISO 13485 certification, FDA 510(k) preparation, verification and validation (V&V), supply‑chain establishment, and manufacturing readiness for US launch. We are appointing a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to act as the single named execution owner across operational delivery, quality, regulatory readiness, manufacturing, and supply chain. This role exists to convert strategy and plans into evidence, artefacts, and predictable execution, enabling the CEO and CSO to focus on strategy, fundraising, and scientific leadership. This is not a coordination or PMO role. The COO holds real authority, is accountable for delivery outcomes, and is expected to actively manage plans, respond to real‑world constraints, and propose corrective actions to the Senior Management Team (SMT). The COO is Accountable and Responsible (A/R) for industry‑standard MedTech execution ownership, including: ISO 13485 Quality Management System (QMS) implementation, maintenance, and audit readiness Design History File (DHF) integrity, traceability, and audit‑defensibility Verification & Validation (V&V) strategy, planning, and execution Design controls, risk management (ISO 14971), and associated regulatory artefacts Manufacturing and supply‑chain readiness through early scale‑up Integration of regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial timelines into a single delivery plan Operational delivery cadence with clear, board‑ready reporting Execution ownership is internal, explicit, and non‑delegable, even where specialist activities are delivered by consultants or suppliers. Key Responsibilities Quality, Regulatory & Compliance Execution Own end‑to‑end delivery of the ISO 13485 QMS, from definition through certification and maintenance Maintain continuous audit readiness across documentation, processes, and behaviours Own DHF completeness, design control alignment, and traceability Own V&V strategy, schedules, dependencies, and evidence generation Act as senior internal owner of FDA 21 CFR 820‑aligned operational readiness Lead, manage, and challenge external QA/RA consultants against defined scope, milestones, and outputs Manufacturing & Supply‑Chain Readiness Define manufacturing and supply‑chain strategy from first principles (UK vs US vs ROW; in‑house vs outsourced) Lead supplier identification, qualification, and onboarding Negotiate and manage supplier contracts from an operational, quality, and delivery perspective, in alignment with CFO‑owned commercial terms, payment structures, and cash constraints Establish supplier quality agreements and incoming inspection strategies Ensure manufacturing and supply‑chain readiness is aligned with regulatory submissions and US launch plans Integrated Delivery & Complex Programme Management Build, own, and continuously manage the integrated operational delivery plan across: Quality & regulatory milestones V&V execution Supply‑chain and manufacturing readiness Actively manage delivery in response to real‑world challenges, constraints, or failures Proactively surface delivery risks, trade‑offs, and mitigation options to the SMT Drive corrective actions and reset plans where required to protect outcomes Partner with the CFO to assess delivery risks with material cash, cost, or runway implications, ensuring timely escalation and coordinated recommendations to the SMT and Board Operational Governance & Cadence Establish and own a clear operational execution cadence Produce board‑ready operational updates, dashboards, and evidence packs Ensure decisions are presented with clear options, implications, and recommendations Maintain alignment between the integrated delivery plan and the CFO‑owned financial plan, ensuring a single, consistent view of timelines, risks, and trade‑offs at board level Executive Leadership & Continuity Maintain operational momentum, decision clarity, and team confidence Represent ScubaTx with auditors, suppliers, partners, and investors as required Champion disciplined execution culture across the organisation Oversight Interfaces CEO: Strategic direction, escalation, and resource prioritisation CSO: Scientific and clinical risk input (consulted) Technical Director: Engineering design authority and change control (consulted) CFO: Cash stewardship, supplier payment governance, capital and cost discipline (aligned) The COO owns operational execution and delivery outcomes. Experience & Profile Senior operational leadership experience in regulated medical device environments Proven ownership of complex, cross‑functional delivery programmes Demonstrated delivery of ISO 13485 QMS implementation and audit readiness Hands‑on experience with DHF, V&V, design controls, and risk management Manufacturing and supply‑chain establishment and supplier qualification experience Strong complex programme / delivery management capability Comfortable operating autonomously with executive authority and accountability Startup or scale‑up MedTech background Prior COO, Head of Operations, or equivalent senior execution role Stage Expectations This is a hands‑on COO role during a delivery‑critical phase, requiring active management of plans, people, and problems. The role is expected to evolve as ScubaTx progresses from regulatory readiness into early commercial execution and scale. Salary Expectation Competitive salary, depending on experience, plus participation in the company’s equity incentive scheme. ScubaTx’s success over the next phase depends on disciplined execution under regulatory, manufacturing, and supply‑chain constraints. The COO will be the executive who ensures that what is promised is built, evidenced, and ready on time. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. The Bridgewater Hall stands as one of the UK's premier international concert venues, celebrated for its world-class acoustics and exceptional audience experiences. As an iconic civic institution, the Hall plays a vital role in the cultural landscape of Manchester and the North West, welcoming diverse audiences and partners across the arts, education, business, and community sectors. Each year, the venue hosts over 290 main-stage performances, alongside more than 250 events, functions, and community programmes across its secondary spaces. While 60% of the programming is dedicated to symphonic repertoire, the Hall is also the venue of choice for a wide range of contemporary artists and genres. It serves as the permanent home of The Hallé [ https://halle.co.uk/ ] and a primary performing venue for the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra [ https://www.bbc.co.uk/philharmonic ]. Driven by a highly active community engagement initiative and a programming team that delivers a bespoke International Concert Series, the venue under the direction and control of Legends Global operates in many aspects as a self-contained business. Its internal capabilities include dedicated marketing, bespoke ticketing services, and award-winning conference and events and in-house food and beverage services. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide visionary strategic leadership for The Bridgewater Hall, ensuring the organisation delivers on its artistic, commercial, charitable, and civic ambitions. Working closely with the city of Manchester, resident orchestras, funding bodies, commercial partners, and the wider cultural sector, the CEO will lead the organisation through its next phase of growth, strengthening its position as a world-class venue while ensuring long-term financial sustainability and community impact. They must be experienced working within the classical music sector and the daily interactions between performing ensembles and cultural institutions of international standing. The CEO will champion innovation, audience development, inclusion, and organisational excellence, ensuring The Bridgewater Hall remains at the heart of Manchester's cultural identity. Develop and implement an ambitious long-term artistic vision and economic strategy for The Bridgewater Hall. Lead the organisation in achieving its artistic, cultural, commercial, and charitable objectives. Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, partnership, and audience expansion. Elevate the Hall’s global reputation as a world-class destination for classical music, contemporary programming, and cultural events. Provide leadership in programming the artistic direction of the Hall and its place within the local and national cultural landscape. Deliver sustainable financial performance and long-term organisational resilience. Lead income generation across ticketing, venue hire, sponsorship, partnerships, philanthropy, grants, and commercial activities. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Ensure effective management of resources and prudent financial stewardship. Develop strong relationships with resident orchestras, artists, promoters, community organisations, and cultural partners. Act as a leading ambassador for The Bridgewater Hall across local, regional, national, and international networks. Build productive relationships with Manchester City Council, Arts Council England, funders, donors, and corporate partners. Represent the organisation at key civic, cultural, and industry forums. Lead and inspire a high-performing and inclusive organisational culture. Develop leadership capability and succession planning across the organisation. Foster an environment of collaboration, creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across all aspects of the organisation. Ensure outstanding audience experiences and high levels of customer satisfaction. Broaden engagement with diverse communities and underrepresented audiences. Support the development of learning, participation, and outreach initiatives. Strengthen The Bridgewater Hall's civic impact and contribution to Manchester's communities. Work closely with established boards to ensure effective governance and strategic oversight. Ensure compliance with charity, employment, health and safety, and regulatory requirements. Lead risk management and business continuity planning. Maintain the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Significant executive leadership experience, within the classical music, fine arts, culture, entertainment, events, visitor attraction, charity, or public sector environments. Proven track record of developing and delivering organisational strategy. Experience managing complex budgets and delivering sustainable financial performance. Demonstrable success in income generation, fundraising, sponsorship, or partnership development. Experience engaging with Boards, public sector stakeholders, and external partners. Track record of leading organisational change and transformation. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Demonstrated passion for arts, culture, music, and public engagement. Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Highly developed communication and influencing abilities. Strategic thinker with strong operational delivery capability. Experience navigating complex governance environments. Inspirational and inclusive leader. Authentic, collaborative, and values-driven. Commercially astute while maintaining artistic and charitable integrity. Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment. Committed to diversity, accessibility, and social impact. Relevant leadership, business, cultural sector, or governance qualifications desirable. At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our employees, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About The Role We are looking for a Senior Manager or Manager for our Tax Risk and Dispute Resolution team. We help clients manage every aspect of their relationship with HMRC, from building robust tax risk frameworks to resolving complex disputes. Combining former HMRC officers, tax advisers, lawyers, and accountants, we bring a rounded perspective to every challenge. As HMRC increases its focus on compliance, clients need advisers with technical expertise, practical experience, and creative thinking. Our UK-wide, partner-led team supports individuals and privately owned businesses with commercially grounded, technically strong advice. In return, you’ll gain outstanding experience across tax risk and dispute resolution, with excellent career development in an ambitious, supportive team. • Supporting clients with tax governance, including Tax Strategy, Senior Accounting Officer, CCO legislation, Business Risk Review requirements, and the design and documentation of effective tax risk and control frameworks., • Managing HMRC enquiries, investigations, formal disclosures, correspondence, and discussions, while helping clients navigate complex compliance issues clearly, confidently, and commercially., • Analysing and advising on HMRC powers, including error penalties, assessments, information notices, reviews, appeals, and related procedural matters., • Applying dispute resolution techniques, including negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and formal appeals, while supporting market-facing business development and contributing to the team’s continued growth., • Want to join a market-leading Tax Risk and Dispute Resolution practice and make a meaningful impact for clients., • Bring experience across some or all of the areas above, with a strong understanding of HMRC processes and the UK tax compliance landscape., • Build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues, communicating clearly and working collaboratively as part of a high-performing team., • Show intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, and a drive to deliver excellent outcomes while contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the practice. No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our Benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Regional Underwriting Manager- Technical Lead Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or Glasgow Salary: Up to £115,000 + Car allowance + Excellent Benefits IPS Group is working closely with one of the best names in the insurance market to support them with the recruitment of their Regional Underwriting Manager. This is a key position which holds the 2nd highest underwriting authority 2nd only to their Chief Underwriting Officer.This is one of the most influential underwriting positions in the UK regional market. As Regional Underwriting Manager, you'll be the highest technical underwriting authority across the region outside of the central technical function. Acting as the key link between branch underwriting leadership and the wider business, you'll play a pivotal role in helping regional teams win, retain and grow major client relationships while driving technical excellence and underwriting performance. This is far more than a referral role. You'll be the person senior underwriting leaders turn to when they need solutions for complex risks, challenging placements and strategic opportunities. Combining technical expertise with strong commercial judgement, you'll help branches trade confidently, support growth ambitions and ensure underwriting standards remain industry-leading. For ambitious underwriting professionals, this represents a genuine stepping stone towards future Chief Underwriting Officer, Technical Director and executive underwriting leadership positions. You'll work closely with Branch Underwriting Managers, regional leadership teams, brokers and major clients, providing guidance on some of the most complex and highest-profile opportunities in the portfolio. With authority levels stretching into the hundreds of millions, you'll influence strategic underwriting decisions across large and complex commercial risks while helping shape underwriting philosophy, capability and culture across the region. Success in this role requires someone who can balance technical excellence with commercial pragmatism. You'll need to be visible in the market, comfortable engaging with senior brokers and customers, and capable of finding solutions that enable growth whilst maintaining underwriting discipline. Key Responsibilities • Act as the senior regional authority for complex underwriting referrals and technical decision-making., • Support Branch Underwriting Managers in structuring solutions for challenging and high-value risks., • Drive underwriting standards, governance and technical excellence across the region., • Lead the development, coaching and technical capability of underwriting teams., • Influence regional underwriting strategy and ensure alignment with wider business objectives., • Support major tenders, strategic deals and complex client opportunities., • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients and key market stakeholders., • Analyse performance data and identify opportunities to improve underwriting effectiveness and reduce referral dependency., • Champion profitable growth while balancing risk appetite, customer outcomes and commercial performance.We're interested in speaking with accomplished commercial underwriting leaders who combine exceptional technical capability with strong market presence and commercial acumen. You'll bring: • Extensive commercial underwriting experience gained within the UK insurance market., • Strong Property and Casualty underwriting expertise across large and complex risks., • Exposure to handling or influencing risks with values in the hundreds of millions., • Experience supporting programme placements and complex casualty structures., • A proven ability to make sound technical decisions in high-value and high-profile situations., • Experience coaching, mentoring and influencing senior underwriting professionals., • Strong broker and client relationship management skills., • The credibility and confidence to operate as a senior technical leader within a matrix organisation., • ACII qualification or equivalent professional standing.This is an opportunity to sit at the very highest level of regional underwriting leadership, influencing major trading decisions, developing technical talent and helping shape the future direction of the business. You'll enjoy significant visibility across the organisation, working alongside senior regional leaders and playing a key role in securing and retaining some of the most important commercial accounts in the portfolio. If you're a technically exceptional underwriter who enjoys solving complex problems, developing people and helping teams win in competitive markets, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ

Transport for the North overview: Transport for the North (TfN) was established in 2018 and provides pan-Northern strategic leadership for transport across the North of England. TfN brings together the North’s 11 combined authorities, political leaders, businesses and delivery partners, working closely with government, Network Rail and National Highways. Collaboration is central to our role, enabling us to bring the North together around shared strategic transport ambitions. As the region continues to evolve, so too must the organisations that serve it. TfN is continuing to reset and renew its offer in response to a rapidly changing landscape, supporting the transition towards a more devolved, locally led transport environment. This marks a new chapter for TfN as we become a more agile and responsive organisation, shaped by the needs of our Board, members and partners. We are working closely with the North’s mayors, leaders and partners to understand their priorities and bring them together around shared ambitions for the region. Alongside this, we continue to work with our Board, constituent authorities and the Department for Transport (DfT) to shape TfN’s future role and ensure alignment with the North’s long-term priorities, supporting sustainable economic growth across the region. By providing a pan-Northern perspective, TfN plays a vital role in supporting collaboration, aligning priorities and delivering the data and insight needed to progress shared transport ambitions. Role overview: The Senior Lawyer is a key member of TfN's Legal Services team, providing high-quality legal and governance advice across a broad range of complex matters to support the organisation's strategic objectives. Reporting to the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, the role works closely with senior leaders, Board members, partners and stakeholders across the North to ensure TfN operates within a robust legal and governance framework. The postholder will lead on significant legal, contractual, procurement, governance and information management matters, helping to manage risk, ensure compliance and support effective decision-making. As a trusted adviser, they will play an important role in protecting TfN's interests, supporting organisational change and enabling the delivery of TfN's priorities through practical, commercially focused and solution-oriented legal advice. The role will also support the Monitoring Officer and, where required, act as Deputy Monitoring Officer. What we’re looking for We are looking for a “can-do’’ Senior Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, FCILEX) to provide specialist expert legal advice to our senior leadership team, supporting the provision of the full range of professional legal, democratic, contract, procurement, and corporate information management services, focussed on the achievement of corporate objectives and strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable relevant legal experience at a comparable level within a similar organisation or public body and will support the Head of Legal and Democratic Services (Monitoring Officer) with ensuring proper systems, processes, policies, and procedures are in place to effectively manage the organisation’s affairs, aligned to TfN’s constitution. Strong analytical skills are also an essential requirement. You will initiate and lead the design and implementation of new/enhanced policies, systems and approaches at TfN. The appointed person will be collaborative, professional, and naturally inquisitive. A self-starter as well as being an excellent team player who is hands on and can turn vision into reality. Provisional Interview Date: Friday 2 October 2026 Successful Candidate Start Date: immediately, ideally no later than W/C Monday 19 October 2026 Salary: £450 to £550 day rate + VAT (inclusive of any agency fees, within IR35) / Grade 5 Upper (£57,183 - £66,348 per annum) If you believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for please send your CV into recruitment@transportforthenorth.com. All candidates will be required to prove their right to work in the UK as part of the recruitment process. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, all applications will be considered on their merit. As an organisation we always strive to do the right thing and understand that in order to make a difference in our society and workplace, we must be committed to respecting equality and diversity, showing kindness, tackling discrimination and promoting inclusion and have signed the CIHT Diversity and Inclusion Charter Statement to further endorse our commitment. We are also an accredited Living Wage Employer, this means that every employee earns a real Living Wage and are recognised as Disability Confident employer (stage 2) acting as a disability confident champion within our local and business communities and business networks.

About The Role Team Information Security Working Pattern - Hybrid 2days per week in the Vitality Bournemouth Office.Full time, 35 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working! Top 3 skills needed for this role: • Information Security Governance & Risk Leadership, • Regulatory & Framework Expertise (ISO27001, GDPR, NIST), • Stakeholder Communication & Security Culture InfluenceWhat this role is all about: As our Senior Information Security Officer, youll drive a business-wide security agenda, shaping how we identify, assess and manage risk while keeping pace with evolving threats and regulations. Working closely with the CISO, youll turn strategy into action, lead our Security Governance team, and ensure our security posture not only protects but enables the business to thrive. Key Actions • Lead the continuous improvement of Vitalitys ISO27001 framework and Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring ongoing compliance, • Deliver key security initiatives that bring the Information Security Strategy to life and drive measurable impact, • Own and mature Information Risk management in alignment with the Enterprise Risk Framework, • Act as a trusted advisor on regulatory requirements and best-practice frameworks (ISO27001, GDPR, NIST, ITIL), protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems, • Lead security governance forums and manage the Information Security Governance team, including the Information Risk function, • Embed security across projects and development lifecycles, ensuring risks are identified, assessed (including DPIAs), and effectively mitigated, • Oversee supplier and third-party security risk, working closely with Cyber Security Operations to protect Vitalitys wider ecosystem, • Drive a strong security culture by maintaining policies, delivering compliance reviews, and rolling out engaging awareness and training programmesWhat do you need to thrive?, • Minimum 5 years experience working in an Information Security Environment, • Proven experience in assessing and managing supplier and third-party security risk, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly messaging and produce high-quality documentation (policies, standards, project artefacts), • Demonstrated experience working across projects and development lifecycles (SDLC), including Agile environments, • Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining ISO27001 and broader security governance frameworks (e.g. ISO27001/2, NIST, PCI DSS), • Solid understanding of data protection and regulatory requirements (e.g. FCA, ICO, PRA, GDPR) and how to apply them in practice, • Ability to balance risk, compliance and business objectives in a fast-paced, evolving environment So, whats in it for you? • Bonus Schemes A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance, • A pension of up to 12% We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary, • Our award-winning Vitality health insurance With its own set of rewards and benefits, • Life Assurance Four times annual salaryThese are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page.Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities! If you are successfulin your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, we will: • Help you to be the healthiest youve ever been, • Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self, • Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work, • Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths, • Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be, • Give you the space to try, fail and learn, • Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support, • Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits, • Be there for you when you need us, • Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in societyWe commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy. About The Company Were incredibly proud to be recognised for the culture we've created recently being named one of Glassdoors Best Places to Work 2026, and in 2024 we were delighted to be awarded Top 10 Places to Work in the Sunday Times Awards. Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place. Weve been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. Were successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people and because we care. Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Just to make sure you know our products inside and out. Ready to find out if were the right fit for you? We cant wait. If we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible. JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you an insightful and well-motivated individual with a strong background in reviewing and analysing quality data? Creative Support has an established national quality department which undertakes aspects of quality assurance work, compliance and good practice work nationally across our operational services. This includes a robust audit programme, a proactive audit schedule which works proactively ahead of external inspections from local authority and the CQC. The quality department also oversees the social care governance structure and analyses quality data to ensure prevention strategies are used and trends identified and responded to. The department ensures policies, procedures and quality systems are in place. The post holder will have excellent communication and assessment skills in order to contribute to the internal quality audit schedule. Excellent writing skills, organisational skills, effective use of time, willingness to work flexibly and strong team work abilities are key elements for the Quality Assurance officer role. You will work within our highly experienced and established Quality Team, as part of a team that responds to specific work requests which may include assisting services with quality improvement work. Part-time roles for no less than 30 hours per week will be considered. Vacancy Reference Number: 91713. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK and do not offer Visa sponsorship for this role. At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression. JBRP1_UKTJ

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Compliance Officer to join the Pershing and Markets Compliance team. This role is located in Manchester, UK. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: • Lead regulatory change oversight for Pershing Securities Ltd and the Markets business, monitoring new UK, EU, Irish and Jersey regulatory developments and assessing business impact., • Maintain the regulatory publications log, coordinating impact assessments, tracking outcomes, and ensuring regulatory analysis is documented and accessible., • Partner with Regulatory Change, Legal, Compliance and business stakeholders to implement regulatory developments and ensure timely delivery of associated actions., • Manage horizon scanning and regulatory change governance frameworks, including control documentation, reporting and standard operating procedures., • Prepare compliance risk management information and updates for senior management, governance committees and regulatory forums., • Provide compliance advisory support across EMEA, working on regulatory change initiatives, compliance projects and cross-border regulatory matters. To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: • Compliance experience within financial services, with strong knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements including COBS, SYSC, CASS, MAR, SMCR, MiFID and related frameworks., • Strong understanding of regulatory change management and the impact of evolving UK and European regulation on wealth management, custody, clearing and capital markets businesses., • Experience operating within a global organisation, partnering with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments., • Proven ability to influence stakeholders, provide practical compliance guidance and communicate effectively with audiences ranging from business teams to senior governance committees., • Knowledge of compliance risk management frameworks, regulatory projects, horizon scanning activities and compliance monitoring processes., • Degree qualified and/or holding relevant professional qualifications, with familiarity of emerging technologies, including AI, and their application within compliance functions. At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.