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Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across nine sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here. The Role: Due to business needs, we we require someone who is able to start immediately - maximum 6 weeks notice. This a 12 month Fixed Term Contract role, part of our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics Business in Fareham. The Interim Deputy Managing Director will provide Strategic, Operational and Cultural Leadership across all functions of the Seaeye business. This role is accountable for driving sustainable growth, expanding into new markets and leading organisational change to position the company for long term success. The role will oversee Operational Excellence, Commercial performance and drive a high-performing, collaborative culture aligned with Saab's global values. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and execute the company's newly developed strategy to drive revenue growth and profitability across existing and new markets. * Support the transformation plans created by Seaeye's leadership team and deliver success. * Proactively manage business risks, including operational, commercial and strategic risks. * Maintain strong governance practices and uphold the highest levels of integrity and professionalism. * Strengthen brand positioning and reputation in existing and target markets. * Lead cultural and organisational change programmes that support business growth. * Build leadership capability at all levels, fostering accountability, trust and high performance. * Champion digital transformation, introducing systems and tools that improve productivity and data-driven decision-making. * Maintain full P&L accountability, ensuring strong financial performance and disciplined cost control. * Present financial and operational updates to the Executive Team with transparency and strategic insight. * Create a positive, inclusive and a high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. * Mentor and develop the Senior Leadership Team, reviewing succession planning and talent development for future leaders. * Promote employee engagement, wellbeing and a values-led working environment. Skills and Experience: * Proven experience in leading organisational change * Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives. A demonstrated ability to think long-term while managing short-term objectives. * Strong understanding of the defence sector, including key players, technological trends and regulatory requirements. Experience in defence technologies is highly desirable. * In-depth experience in identifying, developing and deploying engineering solutions. A strong understanding of current and emerging technologies. * A strategic vision and the ability to turn ideas into practical, scalable outcomes. * Strong understanding of business operations and financial principles * Positive and engaging leadership style which is supportive and aligned with Saab's culture By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Corporate Tax Associate Director role in Portsmouth – lead complex engagements & drive strategic growth. Our Client is a highly respected accountancy practice with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering expert tax advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of corporate clients. With continued growth across the South East, they are now seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Associate Director to join their leadership team. The OpportunityThis is a strategic role for a seasoned corporate tax professional looking to step into a leadership position. You’ll oversee complex tax engagements, provide high-level advisory support, and play a key role in client relationship management and business development. The role offers scope to influence the direction of the tax team and contribute to the firm’s continued success. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage large corporate tax engagements across a varied client base, • Deliver strategic tax planning and compliance advice, • Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture, • Drive operational efficiency and champion new ways of working, • Support growth initiatives through networking and identifying new business opportunities, • Strong corporate tax experience gained within a reputable UK accountancy practice, • Proven ability to manage complex tax matters and lead client engagements, • CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified, • Commercially astute with a proactive approach to business development

Ready to lead the future of workplace technology services?\n Novatech is on a mission to transform how businesses manage IT assets for remote and dispersed workforces, and our industry-leading Direct2Desk (D2D) service is at the heart of that change. \n To keep driving D2D’s success, we’ve created a brand-new opportunity for a dynamic Sales Director to accelerate growth for this innovative solution, designed to simplify joiner, mover and leaver processes for organisations that need seamless IT delivery. \nWhat’s the role?\n As Sales Director for D2D, you’ll set the vision and strategy for one of our fastest-growing divisions. You’ll build and inspire a high-performing team, drive customer acquisition and forge strong partnerships that position Novatech as the go-to provider for automated IT delivery. This is a senior leadership role focused on team management, development, strategy creation and delivery. There are no individual sales targets for the role, the targets set will be based on team delivery and leading from the front. It’s an exciting role with real impact, it’s a role that focusses on internal and external collaboration, working closely with our CEO and shaping company-wide transformation. \nWhat you’ll be doing:\n\n • Leading the D2D sales strategy and aligning it with Novatech’s growth ambitions\n, • Coaching and developing a talented sales team to deliver exceptional results\n, • Driving collaboration across the business, including marketing, product, operations and customer service\n, • Building strategic relationships with key clients and partners\n, • Representing Novatech’s D2D service at executive level and influencing future business direction\n

Director of Operations We are searching for a Director of Operations for our client — a well-established, founder-led consumer products business with a portfolio of much-loved licensed and own-brands. This is a broad, senior operations role reporting directly to the CEO, with responsibility for UK and international operations, and with a focus on ensuring the scalability of these operations to meet growing demand. You'll have significant autonomy to drive change, and for the right person, there is clear potential to evolve into a COO or CEO role over the next two to three years. Responsibilities • Supply chain strategy and execution — sourcing, production planning, procurement, and logistics across a Far East manufacturing base and UK/European distribution, • Supplier and factory management — building and maintaining strong partnerships with manufacturing partners, improving quality, cost, and on-time delivery, • International expansion — developing new operational capability, • Inventory, warehouse, and fulfilment, • Compliance and quality assurance, • IT systems and data, • Customer service, • Team development What You Bring We recognise that strong candidates come from varied backgrounds — if you meet most of the criteria below and are excited by the opportunity, we’d welcome your application. • Senior supply chain or operations experience in consumer products, FMCG, or a related manufacturing/distribution environment, • Hands-on experience managing Far East or international supplier and factory relationships, • Track record of implementing process, systems, and structure in a growing or scaling business, • Commercial mindset — you understand how operational decisions affect margin, cash, and service, • Experience with cross-functional planning processes (S&OP, demand planning, integrated business planning), • Strong team skills — you develop capability and bring people with you It’s an advantage if you also have • Experience in toys, licensed goods, gifting, or adjacent consumer categories, • Exposure to developing international logistics or warehousing capability, • Change management experience, particularly if you've successfully embedded new systems and ways of working in an established organisation We're The company is built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong and can make a meaningful contribution. They encourage applicants regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or parental status.

Key Account Manager - Global Strategic Partnerships - £60000 + OTE The Opportunity Are you an experienced Account Manager with a track record of driving significant growth and retention within key global partnerships? A fast-growing, specialist technology firm with a strong global footprint is seeking a commercially astute professional to own the strategic value delivery across a defined portfolio of existing global clients and top-tier technology partners. This is a critical, full-time, office-based role located in the South Coast region (easily commutable from major local towns). It is a vital appointment, responsible for converting stable accounts into predictable engines of recurring revenue and long-term advocacy across mission-critical enterprise applications. Role Overview & Focus As the Key Account Manager, you will be the single point of accountability for strategic relationship outcomes and commercial performance across your portfolio. Your focus will be on complex, enterprise relationships, managing accounts that are key to future company growth. Key Responsibilities: • Portfolio Ownership: Own the full life cycle for a portfolio of strategic accounts, including retention, renewals and expansion., • Executive Relationship Management: Build and nurture multi-level relationships within partner organisations and end-user accounts, with a particular emphasis on engaging at Director, VP, and C-suite levels., • Strategic Account Planning: Develop and maintain detailed account plans, including stakeholder mapping, risk identification, and joint success planning. Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)., • Partner & Channel Collaboration: Work directly with major Global Alliance Partners and manage the full life cycle of opportunities closed via channel partners and OEMs., • Growth & Expansion: Systematically identify and convert expansion opportunities (upsell/cross-sell) across existing accounts to deliver substantial recurring revenue. Candidate Requirements • Proven experience as a Senior Account Manager or Alliance Manager within the IT infrastructure, networking, object storage., • Demonstrable track record of managing and growing strategic partnerships and end-user accounts with complex, multi-stakeholder structures., • Exceptional commercial acumen, operational discipline, and relationship management skills., • Must be willing to be office-based in the South Coast region. Why Apply? • High Impact: This is an urgent, senior hire where you will directly influence the growth trajectory and strategic direction of the business., • Guaranteed Commercial Reality: You will inherit a substantial existing pipeline from day one., • On-Target Earnings (OTE): £100,000 (highly achievable)., • Career Progression: This role offers clear long-term growth, with the potential to build a dedicated team in the future. If you are a commercially driven Account Manager who excels at nurturing strategic relationships and delivering tangible, consistent revenue growth, apply now.

Are you a strategic sales leader with a passion for driving growth in IT systems solutions?\n Novatech has a long history of building IT systems – from servers and storage to retail PC's and systems and then selling them directly to education and corporate partners or retailing them online and in-store. We’re growing, and to support our growth, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new role for a dynamic Head of Systems Sales. \n This is a pivotal position which is focussed purely on leadership and management and not trying to balance this having to achieve your own personal sales targets. \nWhat you’ll do:\n\n • Develop and execute a systems sales strategy aligned with company objectives and market trends.\n, • Lead, coach, and empower a talented sales team to achieve ambitious targets (team is circa 4‑6 people – from ‘Account Director’ to ‘Account Manager’ level and a sales support role).\n, • Collaborate with all business functions, including operational, engineering, and marketing teams to deliver solutions.\n, • Monitor market developments and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.\n, • Drive forecasting, pipeline planning, and present actionable insights to senior leadership.\n, • Support the business and sales team in representing Novatech at industry events and customer meetings.\n, • Work with key vendor partners and distributors to ensure consistent supply, strong innovation.\n, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the chance to buy additional days)\n, • Health plan scheme\n, • Upskilling apprenticeship training\n, • Cycle to work\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Staff discounts\n, • Social and wellbeing events\n, • Hybrid working (after training period)\n, • A great breakout room\n

This role requires expertise in corporate tax within the professional services industry, focusing on providing strategic advice and ensuring compliance for clients. Provide expert corporate tax advice and strategic planning to clients. A successful Corporate Tax Associate Director should have:.

Associate Planning Director Location: London Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Type: Full-time | PermanentAn award-winning, independent planning consultancy is seeking an Associate Planning Director to join its London office as part of its continued growth. Our client is a highly respected, des

Global Planning Director London/Hybrid - FTC 12 Month Mat Cover A global entertainment organisation is seeking a Global Planning Director to lead strategic planning and alignment across a diverse international portfolio of brands and attractions. Oversee planning governance, trading rhythms and perf

A global entertainment company is seeking a Global Planning Director to lead strategic planning across its attractions.

FutureGen Recruitment is representing a highly respectedplanning consultancy looking to appoint a Planning Director (MRTPI) to lead andgrow its London team.

Director - Infrastructure Planning. Proven Experience: Demonstrable experience in town planning, particularly within the infrastructure sector. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex planning and development issues.

The Airbnb Planning team is a small team currently made up of a Business Director, two Planning Account Directors, two Account Managers and a Senior Planning Exec. Our Media Planning Account Directors will create and oversee the successful delivery of media campaigns working closely with the Account

A leading communications consultancy in Greater London seeks a professional to drive client relationships and manage communication projects.Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, a creative mindset, and a solid understanding of local and national government processes.The position

A leading marketing agency in the UK is seeking a Planning Director to lead strategy on a high-profile retail account. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in media planning, strong leadership skills, and a proactive mindset.

The role involves managing and delivering complex transport planning projects, developing client relationships, and providing expert advice on transport policy and planning. A global environmental consultancy in London seeks an experienced Associate Director for Transport Planning.

A global media agency is seeking a Planning Director to enhance media planning across key clients.

A leading accountancy firm in West Cornwall is seeking a Tax Director to lead the tax department and provide advisory services.

The Deputy Director of FP&A will lead group-wide financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis for a growing energy business. Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting cycles and long-term financial planning for the Group. Strengthen planning and reporting frameworks to imp

Director, Editorial and Content Strategy. The Editorial and Content Strategy Director will shape and lead Elsevier’s global editorial strategy, aligning storytelling across internal and external communications to bring our brand and value story to life.

A leading multinational marketing and communications agency in Greater London is seeking an experienced Global Planning Business Director to manage media strategies across global clients. The ideal candidate must have extensive media planning experience and a track record in managing complex, multi-

A global media agency is seeking a Digital Planning Director in London to lead digital strategy for a flagship consumer brand. The ideal candidate has a strong background in senior digital planning, a track record of crafting complex strategies, and a focus on data-driven results. This is a full-tim

A leading construction consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Delay Analysis to manage a team of analysts and work on high-profile projects. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in delay analysis and forensic planning, with strong skills in client relatio

A global media collective in Greater London seeks a Senior Associate Director to guide a planning team in producing impactful strategies for clients. The ideal candidate excels in leadership and strategic thinking, has experience in media planning, and enjoys fostering client relationships.

A global entertainment company is seeking a Global Planning Director to lead strategic planning across its diverse portfolio. Candidates should have significant experience in marketing or planning leadership roles, with strong analytical and collaborative skills.

A leading consultancy firm seeks an Associate Director/Director to shape planning and regeneration efforts across the UK.

A leading global product design company is looking for a Senior Director of Commercial Planning based in Greater London. This position will oversee commercial planning across UKI, France, and Germany, ensuring high-quality forecasts and alignment across functions. The ideal candidate has significant

A leading planning consultancy in London is seeking a Director of Town Planning. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the London planning market and will play a pivotal role in originating new instructions and developing client relationships.

A leading marketing agency in Greater London is seeking a Digital Planning Account Director. Your expertise in digital media planning will help shape public perception and create behavioral change through innovative campaigns.

As Planning Account Director, you’ll lead strategic cross-channel planning, nurture senior client relationships, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver exceptional work. Lead end-to-end cross-channel media strategy and planning. As our client relationships grow in scale and ambition, we’r

A leading design firm is seeking a Project Director - Planning and Landscape for their London office.

The Business Planning and Operations (BPO) Director is a full‑time role based in London and reports directly to the SVP Europe Government Affairs. Work daily with the Europe GA team to drive business planning across the region including overseeing budget and workforce planning from a central and m

A multidisciplinary design practice is searching for an experienced Associate Director to lead projects from concept to completion in Leicester.

Ready to progress into a Director-level role or are you a Director already, seeking a new challenge within the town planning sector?. Attending meetings for Planning Committee, Consultations and similar events in representation of both the Company and clients through the planning process. Have at le

AV Account Director – TV Planning & Buying. Join a leading independent media agency as an AV Account Director, driving strategy, planning and buying across TV, BVOD and video. Drive strategy, planning and buying across TV, BVOD and video.

A global digital marketing agency in London is seeking a Planning Director responsible for client relationship management and campaign planning. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in digital marketing, presenting to clients, and a strong understanding of media planning.

Associate Director Transport Planning - London page is loaded## Associate Director Transport Planning - Londonlocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101071SLR provide transport planning advice to clients across sectors including residential, ret

At Croud, Planning Directors are responsible for growing our clients’ businesses by matching incisive strategy with the plan to deliver it. Manage a Planning team within a client hub, including line management of one or more Planning Managers. Demonstrable in-depth experience as a Planner or Accou

Strong working knowledge of the UK planning process and relevant consenting regimes (e. Working with multi-disciplinary teams to lead compliant communications campaigns in support of planning and infrastructure projects. Working with the Directors to analyse the market, develop new offerings and pro

We’re hiring an Associate Director, Paid Media in our London team.

Integrate the expertise of data and technology teams into the day to day planning, activation and operational excellence of Amazon Devices planning. The Implementational Planning team creates an effective link between the Strategy & Planning teams and Activation, data and tech teams. Implementationa

A prominent consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Director of Infrastructure Planning to lead transformative projects from inception to operation. Ideal candidates should possess a strong background in town planning, demonstrate leadership and strategic thinking, and have excellent communication s

Oversee complex planning applications, appeals, pre‑application engagement, permitted development advice, and local plan representations. MRTPI qualified with 10+ years' experience in town planning, ideally across both public and private sectors. Strong understanding of UK planning policy, appeals

A leading planning consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an MRTPI Associate Director to drive the growth of its South Coast operation. This senior leadership role involves leading complex planning strategies, managing key client relationships, and developing a strong team of planners.

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Director to manage and grow their planning consents team. Strong leadership skills and a background in Town Planning are essential.

Associate Director (Planning & Operations). As Associate Director for Planning & Operations you will be responsible for the business management of a large and complex part of the university, enhancing operational resilience and strengthening strategic capability. Experience of senior management or l

They’re hiring a Global Planning Director to sit within their Insights & Strategy function and take ownership of how the business plans, aligns and delivers go‑to‑market activity across multiple brands and regions. Leading the global go‑to‑market planning calendar. Senior experience in mar

A leading global professional services network is seeking an Associate Director to manage financial planning clients and develop a local market presence. This hybrid role requires strong financial planning experience and the ability to generate new business.