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Location: London, UK on site Reports to: Global Head of Student Employment & Corporate Partnerships Contract Type: Permanent Function: GEDU Group – CEO Office At GEDU, we’re on a mission to transform lives through education. Operating across 15 countries—including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and Europe—we serve over 75,000 students through a diverse portfolio of institutions and programmes. From PhDs to apprenticeships, language schools to business education, we’re committed to delivering real-world impact and exceptional student outcomes. Our brands include: Global Banking School | Schiller International University | English Path | GEDU Services | ICN Artem | MLA College | Global U | EMA Education | GBS Dubai | APAC Australia We’re looking for a Global Employer Partnerships Lead (Student Employment and Skills Programmes) to spearhead our global employer engagement strategy. This is a high-impact, strategic role where you’ll build and nurture a powerful ecosystem of employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. You’ll co-create career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and industry-informed curricula (skills based) that directly shape the futures of our students. If you’re passionate about connecting education with employment, thrive in global environments, and love building meaningful partnerships—this is your opportunity to lead change at scale. • Forge high-value relationships with employers across tech, finance, healthcare, and more., • Develop toolkits and engagement plans to attract and retain industry partners., • Maintain a centralised CRM to build, track and manage global employer interactions., • Co-create cutting-edge skills programmes with employers globally - think apprenticeships, certifications, and live projects., • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer insights into curriculum design., • Deliver bespoke B2B training and executive education solutions – stimulate client demand and convert business., • Establish and manage global advisory boards to keep our programmes market-relevant., • Facilitate regular feedback loops to inform strategic decisions and curriculum updates., • Share best practices through global toolkits for local teams., • Lead employer participation in global career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions., • Curate a global calendar of employer engagement activities., • Ensure a consistent and compelling brand experience across all campuses., • Design and deliver a world-class global alumni strategy and programme., • Create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across our student and graduate communities., • Support regional teams (our brands) in building strong local employer relationships and engagement., • Good experience in employer partnerships (e.g. CIMA, CFA etc.), talent recruitment/ talent acquisition (agency or in house across multiple sectors), early careers (multiple sectors)., • A strong network of employer contacts and experience engaging alumni communities., • Proven ability to build and scale strategic partnerships across sectors and geographies., • Experience co-creating programmes with industry partners., • Skilled in managing advisory boards and translating insights into action., • Excellent event planning and relationship management skills., • Comfortable working across academic, operational, and regional teams., • Agile and responsive to global employment trends., • Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments., • Strong analytical skills with a focus on impact measurement and KPIs., • Proficient in Office 365, CRM systems, and employability analytics platforms., • Able to lead platform implementation and optimisation globally., • Skilled in data governance, GDPR compliance, and dashboard creation., • Comfortable using data to drive decisions and improve performance., • Bachelor’s degree required., • Be part of a global mission to make education more impactful and accessible., • Work with a diverse, international team of changemakers., • Influence the future of student employment across multiple sectors and countries., • Enjoy a role that blends strategy, innovation, and relationship-building.

We are looking for an experienced Benefits Specialist for a global business with a UK office in Watford. Reporting into the Head of Reward, you will help shape a consistent, compliant benefits offering, rolling out benefits policies aligned to the Total Reward and People Strategy, manage governance across Europe, and use data and insight to continuously improve programmes. Key Responsibilities: • Delivering benefits policy updates in line with the European benefits framework., • Managing a centralised benefits inventory and developing Excel-based tracking tools., • Keeping HR systems up to date with benefits eligibility and ensuring data accuracy., • Reviewing market data, producing benchmarks, modelling scenarios, and proposing enhancements., • Taking part in benefits surveys and working closely with brokers on renewals and supplier selection., • Evaluating programme effectiveness, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising key stakeholders., • Supporting wider reward initiatives and contributing to robust governance processes. Skills/experience: • Solid experience and knowledge of European benefits and reward practices., • A strong background in market analysis and benefits modelling., • Advanced Excel capability and experience with HRIS, ideally SuccessFactors., • Clear communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders., • Confidence working autonomously in a dynamic, fast-moving environment., • Exposure to European Works Councils would be a strong advantage. This is a permanent hybrid role based in Watford, offering circa £60,000 - £68,000 per annum plus package. If you are interested in this opportunity please apply now!

Portfolio & Roadmap Development Manager - FTC - 12 months - £78-95k - Hybrid working - Watford/London/Remote A bit about the role… The Roadmap Development Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining a single, integrated transformation roadmap for the organisation. Acting as the primary liaison between business functions and the change and portfolio team, this role ensures that strategic needs are understood, prioritised, and accurately represented in planning processes. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the role requires balancing pace with integrity, breaking down siloes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver joined-up outcomes. What you’ll be doing… Stakeholder Engagement • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior business stakeholders (e.g., Heads of Product, Head of Digital & Retail Operations)., • Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring alignment between business priorities and roadmap planning. Requirement Gathering & Demand Management • Partner with business leaders to articulate and document strategic needs and demand requests., • Develop and maintain the visual representation of the roadmap, ensuring clarity on priorities, dependencies, and timelines., • Collaborate with business owners to support the creation of robust business cases, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance requirements. What experience we’re looking for… Essential • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels., • Strong business acumen and understanding of strategic planning processes., • Proven experience in roadmap development, portfolio management, or demand planning., • Proficiency with roadmap and planning tools (e.g. Jira, Power BI)., • Experience in Gaming, gambling or other regulated industries., • Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Key Measures of Success: • Delivery of a clear, integrated roadmap adopted across all business functions., • Improved stakeholder satisfaction and transparency in prioritisation decisions., • Timely and accurate communication of roadmap changes and project status. Role Context & Background • Change and Portfolio Management function is relatively new (established last year) and still maturing., • Team has been building capability around roadmap planning, demand management, governance, and delivery., • Support and evolve the organisation’s portfolio and roadmap management capability., • Move from an annual, static planning cycle to a more dynamic, rolling (quarterly) planning and forecasting approach., • Bring together plans, initiatives, and “wish lists” from all business functions into a single, prioritised roadmap., • Maintain a single source of truth for all change and project activity across the organisation., • Work closely with senior leadership to understand priorities, objectives, and upcoming changes., • Cross-portfolio and enterprise-wide (not limited to one business unit)., • Includes:, • Commercial growth initiatives (e.g. new product/game launches, digital innovation)., • Operational efficiency projects (e.g. speed to market, process improvement)., • Systems and technology initiatives (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors implementation)., • Technical upgrades and infrastructure work (e.g. data centre closures)., • Clear visibility of current, upcoming, and future initiatives., • Improved prioritisation aligned to business strategy and capacity., • Better planning of people and resources against roadmap commitments., • A more mature, structured portfolio management approach across the organisation. Portfolio & Roadmap Development Manager - FTC - 12 months - £78-95k - Hybrid working - Watford/London/Remote

We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future . Energise your career. We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That's why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. About your role: Centrica is looking for a Head of Econometrics to put robust, data‑driven insight at the centre of how we invest, plan, and grow. You'll lead our Marketing Mix Modelling strategy, working with marketing teams and agencies to quantify effectiveness, explain ROI, and guide smarter budget decisions. Your impact goes beyond marketing. You'll shape forecasting across the business-financial performance, energy demand, and consumption, bringing macro‑economic and market drivers into our planning. To thrive here, you'll need sharp commercial instincts, strong stakeholder influence, and the confidence to advise senior leaders. Location : Windsor & London UK, hybrid working (circa 2 days per week in the office). Responsibilities of the role: Marketing Mix Modelling & Marketing Effectiveness * Own and evolve Centrica's MMM capability across brands, channels, and products. * Partner with marketing teams and external agencies to design, review, and challenge modelling approaches. * Translate MMM outputs into clear explanations of marketing ROI, effectiveness, and marginal returns. * Support marketing budget planning and optimisation, ensuring spend decisions are grounded in robust evidence. * Drive a true effectiveness culture, where Brand & Marketing's role is recognised across British Gas as being a growth engine for the business * Managing and interpreting a range of qualitative and quantitative research into customers and market context and trends Forecasting & Economic Insight * Lead and support econometric and time-series forecasting for financial performance, demand, and customer behaviour. * Contribute to energy consumption and demand modelling, incorporating weather and behavioural drivers. * Embed macro-economic factors into modelling and scenario planning to inform strategic decisions. Stakeholder Leadership & Governance * Act as the senior econometrics partner to Marketing, Commercial, Finance, and MD-level stakeholders. * Present complex analysis in a clear, decision-focused narrative. * Ensure high standards of model governance, transparency, and analytical rigour. Capability & Team Leadership * Set best-practice standards for econometrics across the organisation. * Coach and develop econometricians and analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence. * Shape the future roadmap for econometrics, tooling, and integration with wider analytics and AI capabilities. Here's what we're looking for: * Extensive experience in econometrics and Marketing Mix Modelling within complex organisations. * Strong understanding of media, marketing, pricing, and promotional levers and their commercial impact. * Expertise in time-series analysis, regression, and forecasting methodologies. * Strong macro-economic awareness and ability to link external trends to business outcomes. * Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders with clear, evidence-based insight. * Self-driven, resilient, and comfortable operating in ambiguous, high-impact environments. Why should you apply? Thinking of applying? Do it! A better you, paves the way for a better tomorrow. That's why last year, over 3,000 colleagues made an internal move across Centrica - we're proud to champion squiggly careers because your journey is just as important as ours. If you bring your energy, we'll give you a platform to energise your career. Why don't you visit our ___ and explore our digital learning offering for any material which can upskill you in your current role - and get you ready to interview for your next one? Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. Chat to your manager too - it's important they understand your goals and can help support you.

Are you an experienced NHS / Private Health provider Clinical Governance Manager or "Head of" used to working at an 8a/8b level? Actively seeking your next role and able to start within 1 - 2 weeks or immediately available? Are you a NMC registered Nurse with a current PIN (this is essential) wher

Key relationships are with the Head of Governance, Provost, International Provost, Executive Boards, Academic Boards, Group Chief Finance Officer, Chief Operating Officer, CEO and Deputy CEO of GEDU and its partner organisations. Line‑manage and support the Governance Officer. Develop a network of

As Head of Performance, you will lead the delivery, optimisation, and strategic direction of Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic activity across the agency. Stay ahead of platform developments, AI‑led optimisation, automation, and governance or legal changes impacting paid media. At Hunterl

International Tax Manager Watford | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 home) Salary: up to £100,000 We are working with a well-established, international engineering and manufacturing group operating across multiple countries and servicing a wide range of industrial and technology-driven end markets. The business designs and manufactures highly engineered components and systems for global clients and is known for operational excellence, strong governance, and long-term customer relationships. Due to continued growth and development of the Head Office finance team, the business is looking to appoint an International Tax Manager to take ownership of group tax reporting, compliance and strategic projects. The role Reporting to the Director of Tax and Strategic Finance, this hands-on role is responsible for group tax forecasting, reporting and compliance, supporting strategic decision making and external IFRS reporting. The post-holder will manage central tax filings, maintain the tax risk register, and drive group tax initiatives, including transfer pricing, cross-border transactions and US tax matters. The role also includes participation in international tax projects, M&A activity, and tax process improvements. The position is based in Watford, with hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 from home) and occasional UK and international travel. Key responsibilities include: Managing the group's internal tax forecasting and reporting cycles Overseeing year-end/interim tax consolidation, compliance, and IFRS reporting Leading central tax filings including international reporting obligations Maintaining the tax risk register and supporting governance and internal controls Advising on international tax matters, cross-border transactions, and transfer pricing Supporting M&A activity and group/treasury tax planning initiatives Assisting with tax authority enquiries and contributing to tax technology initiatives The successful candidate will ideally have: CTA or ACA / ACCA qualified, with strong IFRS tax accounting knowledge Proven UK corporate and international tax experience, ideally in a multinational environment or top/mid-tier accountancy firm Experience of tax consolidation processes and public company reporting requirements Good understanding of the US tax system, with knowledge of other foreign taxes, VAT, or customs duties advantageous Strong IT skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner with non-tax stakeholders Flexibility to travel internationally if required The package Salary up to £100,000 Generous discretionary bonus Excellent pension scheme Private healthcare Life assurance and income protection Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (up to 2 days from home per week) Onsite parking and daily lunch when in the office TPBN1_UKTJ

Provide overall oversight of the clinical risk and governance framework, ensuring alignment with best practice and clear reporting of trends, themes and learning to senior leadership and the Board. Interim Head of Clinical Governance. Interim Head of Clinical Governance.

Interim Head of Clinical Governance. Provide overall oversight of the clinical risk and governance framework, ensuring alignment with best practice and clear reporting of trends, themes and learning to senior leadership and the Board. Interim Head of Clinical Governance.

Description Join us, be part of more. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive

A leading financial services company is seeking a Head of Product Evaluation to oversee product evaluation activities for a diverse range of funds. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a valuable pension scheme and generous annual leave.

A global technology and consulting company is looking for a Head of Business Assurance for a 2-year fixed term contract in Greater London. The successful candidate will lead the governance, assurance, and compliance functions for a major project, ensuring adherence to relevant standards and regulati

This role requires over 10 years of experience in data governance, responsible for defining and enforcing the enterprise-wide data governance strategy. The candidate will lead a central Data Governance Office, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with policies and standards. A leadin

A leading facilities services provider in the UK is looking for a Head of Legal Affairs to provide strategic legal leadership across the UK & Ireland. Candidates should have strong experience in contract negotiation, dispute management, and corporate governance, along with exceptional stakeholder en

Many roles at The Children's Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The work we d

The Head of Onboarding in the UK will be an integral part of the Waystone team and will play a pivotal role in proactively managing and supporting clients and funds from a commercial and governance perspective as well as representing Waystone at external events. Oversight of the projects to ensure t

A leading asset management firm is seeking a strategic Head of Data and Analytics to spearhead data transformation and implement a robust Data Strategy. Based in Wolverhampton, this role involves overseeing data governance, developing insightful analytics solutions, and enhancing reporting capabilit

A children's care organization seeks a Head of Care & Designated Responsible Individual to oversee compliance and provide strategic leadership across its residential services. This full-time role with a salary of £70,000 - £80,000 per annum includes leadership responsibilities, compliance manageme

Join us at Legal & General Asset Management as our new Head of Product Governance , where you’ll lead a high-impact team shaping the future of our product lifecycle strategy. This is a senior leadership role at the heart of our Asset Management business, offering the opportunity to influence produ

Leveraging AXIS’s underwriting, pricing and portfolio management subject matter experts, and with support from Business Technology Solutions (BTS), the Head of Underwriting Governance will continue the buildout of processes, systems and libraries that will enable underwriting to work more efficien

We are hiring for a Head of Data Governance to lead the enterprise data governance function and be responsible for ensuring that data across the organisation is trusted, well-managed, and strategically aligned to business objectives. In this role you will report directly to the Chief Data Officer (C

A leading investment bank in London is seeking a talented individual for the Head of Technology Portfolio COO office. The role involves defining IT governance strategies and managing capital budgeting processes. Excellent salary package and flexible working options are offered in this growing busine

As Head of Board & Governance Legal Services, you will be the principal legal adviser to multiple boards and a strategic enabler of Vanguard's mission to give investors the best chance for investment success. You will play a core leadership role in Vanguard's European Office of the General Counsel,

Head of Data, Professional Services, Governance, Compliance, CDO, City of London. Head of Data, CDO, Data Governance, Professional Services, City London. Head of Data / CDO required to work for a Professional Services firm based in the City of London.

Competitive salary of £100,000 - £120,000 offered. A high-growth regulated business based in Greater London seeks a Head of Operations to lead operational performance across a customer-facing environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in operations within regulated settings,

The role involves overseeing regulatory requirements like Consumer Duty, ensuring product governance policy adherence, and working closely with cross-functional teams to maintain effective governance practices. A notable bank in the UK is seeking a senior business subject-matter expert for product g

As the Head of Governance & Risk you will be responsible for providing risk management and strategic oversight of assurance for compliance and governance. Venn Group are currently partnering with a high performing Housing Association who are recruiting for a Head of Governance and Risk to join their

A technology organization is seeking a Head of Data Governance to oversee data protection and GDPR compliance in a hybrid role based in Gloucester. A salary of £70K - £80K is offered, requiring SC Clearance eligibility. The role involves leading data governance initiatives, advising senior stakeho

The Head of Governance and Assurance will have an affiliation with Head of HSEQ , our corporate risk committee and other wider corporate bodies. Coaching and Mentoring: Nurturing a culture of innovation and fostering the development of good governance, assurance and relationship management skills (w

A socially conscious fund manager is seeking a Head of Governance and Compliance based in London. The position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including a car allowance, pension, and bonus scheme, with opportunities for career growth in a purpose-driven environment. Thi

A leading employment agency in the UK is seeking a Head of Legal Services to provide strategic legal guidance and manage compliance. The position offers a temporary full-time contract with a competitive rate of £500 per day. This role requires strong leadership skills and expertise in governance, l

A leading tech innovation organization in Greater London is seeking a Head of Operational and Programme Management Office (OPMO) to oversee strategic direction and manage compliance for various operational projects. This role requires a strong background in project management and proven leadership s

If you are passionate about elevating governance, influencing enterprise decision-making, and building a culture of accountability and risk excellence, this is a high-impact opportunity to lead the future of model and AI governance. Lead the team of governance professionals. We're seeking a strategi

A multi-entity digital asset trading firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Head of Risk to design and implement comprehensive risk frameworks across market, credit, counterparty, liquidity, and operational risks. Candidates should have 10-15 years of experience, proven ability to buil

Responsibilities: • Provide assurance that necessary underwriting disciplines and standards are adhered to; ensure appropriate underwriting guardrails and best practices are in place • Develop, implement, and monitor the underwriting decision-making framework, including (technical) underwritin

This full-time position offers a salary of up to £37,000 annually, with flexible working hours and 20 days of holiday per year. A cultural organization is seeking a Head of Finance to provide strategic leadership for the finance team. The role involves enhancing financial governance, reporting, and

Develop divisional and departmental key performance indicators (KPIs) and associated dashboards, to ensure the timely delivery of duty of candour, the timely investigation of serious incidents and the continuous improvement of quality of investigations and investigation reports Provide support to th

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A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Interim Head of Governance ACN to manage and deliver the clinical governance service. This fixed-term opportunity requires a senior clinical registrant with management competency and experience in quality governance. The role offe

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered. A leading workforce solutions provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated professional to join their team. The candidate will have opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

A large international bank in London is seeking a Head of Data Governance to enhance their data management capabilities. Candidates must have a deep understanding of data governance in financial services and experience in senior leadership roles. Responsibilities include managing the implementation

You will play a core leadership role in Vanguard's European Office of the General Counsel, collaborating closely with senior leaders across the region and with the US Office of the Corporate Secretary. As Head of Board & Governance Legal Services, you will be the principal legal adviser to multiple

Establish and run formal governance mechanisms, including an Enterprise-wide Architecture Review Board (EARB), Divisional Architecture Boards (DABs), Software Governance Board (SGB) and other critical processes to embed standardized architectural governance across the Divisions. As an Enterprise Arc

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Managing Consultant - Operations based in Luton.The successful candidate will build a robust procurement function, drive cost control, and manage supplier relationships.With a salary around £70k plus benefits, this is a full-time role for an experienced procu

A leading financial services firm based in Greater London is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial management and support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to drive growth within a regulated environme

Support regulatory engagement including submissions, updates and requests for information; internal assurance and audits, acting as a key point of contact for product governance matters. Provide guidance and coaching to the Product Manager community in the completion of robust, comprehensive product

A well-established insurer in Greater London is seeking a Head of Validation for their actuarial and financial risk function. This senior role involves owning the model validation framework, providing governance across capital modelling, and ensuring regulatory compliance.