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JOB SUMMARY More in Common is seeking an Executive Assistant based in our London office, as we grow our team and advance our mission of building a more united and inclusive UK, where all people feel respected, better understood, and share a sense of belonging. ABOUT MORE IN COMMON More in Common is a research agency working across the US, UK, Germany, France, Poland, Spain and Brazil to tackle polarisation and division. More in Common leads and supports initiatives to build more united, inclusive, and resilient societies. Our mission is to understand the forces driving us apart, help societies find common ground and bring people together to tackle shared challenges. In the UK, our work is best described as being part consultancy and part think tank. We provide a full suite of research services including polling and focus group research; evidence reviews and secondary data analysis; audience mapping and audience strategy; strategic communications strategy and campaign development. More in Common are members of the British Polling Council. Our work is informed by our ground-breaking segmentation of the British public. This unique values-based lens to our quantitative and qualitative research means we can understand not only what the public thinks of the big challenges facing British society today – but crucially why they think it. Our insights help leaders in government, the media, business, and civil society to develop better strategies and communications – particularly in reaching disengaged communities far from the Westminster/London bubble – and to better navigate tricky and divisive issues. Through our consultancy, More in Common has also supported dozens of partners with insights and strategic communications support. We’ve helped national institutions such as the BBC, British Library and National Trust to better understand their audiences, we’ve helped partners in government and civil society with the set-up and delivery of the Homes for Ukraine scheme. In 2026, More in Common has a range of exciting projects in the pipeline, including: • Understanding the key dynamics of local elections in England and Scottish and Welsh Parliament elections, and the political landscape continues to fracture., • Embedding our new Seven Segments with a wider range of organisations, including developing new products and training offers to help people understand the segments., • A deep dive into our ‘Dissenting Disruptor’ segment who are disillusioned with mainstream politics and driving the rise of Reform UK., • Working with a range of partners to help them understand their audiences and bring their key policy aims in line with public opinion, on topics ranging from sustainable transport, to international development aid, to social media regulation and more., • Helping navigate declining trust in institutions, for example exploring why trust in universities and science appears to be falling. ABOUT THIS ROLE More in Common is seeking an Executive Assistant based in our London office, as we grow our team and advance our mission of building a more united and inclusive UK, where all people feel respected, better understood, and share a sense of belonging. We are a small team with a start-up culture where everyone is expected to execute a range of responsibilities. The Executive Assistant role will be primarily responsible for providing support to our UK Director across a range of tasks. They will also provide wider administrative, new business development and project management support to the management team and across the UK team’s projects. The below should be taken as an indicative, but not exhaustive, list of responsibilities. Executive support • Diary management: proactively managing a complex and shifting calendar at pace, scheduling internal and external meetings, prioritising competing demands on the UK Director's time, and ensuring adequate preparation time ahead of key engagements, • Correspondence and stakeholder-management: Triaging requests and other correspondence where necessary; drafting responses to emails and letters; acting as a first point of contact with some external stakeholders., • Organising meetings: Preparing briefing notes, agendas, and background research ahead of meetings; attending key meetings to take minutes where required; tracking and following up on actions and decisions., • Travel and logistics: Arranging domestic and where necessary international travel, accommodation, and itineraries; managing expenses and ensuring value for money, • Coordinating event appearances and external engagements: Coordinating the UK Director's participation in public events, panels, and speaking engagements; liaising with event organisers; preparing talking points and relevant materials., • Proofreading including data-checking: Checking external outputs are high-quality, without errors or typos and represent More in Common’s views and findings., • Comms and media support: Working with our comms team and external media support to coordinate and brief the UK Director on media opportunities., • Drafting briefings: Working with research colleagues to draft briefings for the UK Director and other staff on key external engagements. Administrative and project-management support Please note this list is subject to change depending on priorities - not all of the below will be carried out by the role-holder at the same moment in time. • Inbox management: overseeing and triaging general enquiries to non-personal More in Common inboxes, • Staff recruitment logistics: coordinating recruitment processes of new staff, including liaising with candidates and setting up interviews., • Coordinating project management: overseeing, updating and coordinating staff to update our system for managing new opportunities and current projects, including tracking key milestones and deliverables., • Coordinating project contracting and invoicing: Liaising with our finance team to ensure all income is properly invoiced., • Supporting with new business proposals, tenders and grant applications: Supporting staff writing proposals for new projects - from potential clients, funders or other providers., • Assisting with logistics-management for in-person focus groups and events: Working with events and operations colleagues to ensure venues are booked, registrations are smooth, • Newsletter and contact-management: coordinating the production and distribution of external newsletters and updates, including drafting content, managing mailing lists, and tracking open and engagement rates to inform future communications QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE We look for great people before we look for specific qualifications and experience - so we are always open to applications from candidates with great potential but limited experience. Nonetheless, the following are the main elements we’re looking for: • Excellent organisational skills, including being able to juggle lots of different tasks at once., • Experience providing organisational or administrative support in some capacity., • The ability to deliver at pace, and adjust to new priorities regularly - coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring outputs are high-quality., • Excellent attention to detail., • The ability to prioritise effectively between multiple requests., • A positive, can-do attitude - the ability to deal with challenging situations with humour and discretion where necessary, and a good understanding of when confidentiality is required., • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with very senior external stakeholders confidently and efficiently., • Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write well and at pace for a range of audiences., • A willingness to be curious about, rather than critical of, worldviews you disagree with., • Experience delivering tasks and projects independently and as part of a team - from inception through to delivery and evaluation., • A strong understanding of the UK political system and a keen interest in current affairs and UK public policy. OTHER INFORMATION With over 70 staff across seven countries, each member of our team makes a vital contribution to our impact, and we put a strong emphasis on team selection and values. We look for people who: • Are curious, rigorous, restless, energetic and creative, • Are able to think ahead and get big stuff done, • Are committed to a process of ongoing learning, • Have direct experience with and understand people from different perspectives and backgrounds, • Are excited to do work that works across political divides and that promotes shared national identities, • Are interested in reaching left behind communities, • Are excited to work with heart as well as head, • Want to be part of finding practical solutions COMPENSATION AND CONDITIONS Competitive salary (£33,000-£43,000) and excellent benefits including private health insurance along with a generous leave policy. Personal learning and growth budget. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We will have a better chance of uniting divided societies if our team reflects a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds, beliefs, political opinions, and life experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented and minority communities. DEADLINES AND HOW TO APPLY The application deadline is Sunday 5 April, 11:59pm. Applications should include a covering letter (max one page) and a CV. Please apply via the link below. Indicative timeline (please note these dates remain subject to change) • Initial conversation with a hiring manager - w/c 6 April, • Interviews - w/c 13 April or w/c 20 April

Salary: 83,401- 93,520 per annumBasis: Full timePackage: 37 hours per week, Hybrid Working, Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), Holiday allowance of 25 days (plus public holidays) on joining.Contractual Hours: 37Region: CentralJob Category: HR / Payroll Join Us at a Transformational Stage for Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is entering one of the most significant phases of its cultural journey. Following our latest HMICFRS inspection, we have a clear mandate and renewed momentum to evolve our culture, strengthen leadership behaviours, and build a truly inclusive, values‑driven organisation. We are now seeking an inspiring, strategic and forward‑thinking Assistant Director of People to help lead this transformation. This is more than a senior HR role. This is your opportunity to shape the future of a critical public service, influence cultural change at scale, and create a workforce experience where every colleague feels valued, safe, respected and empowered. If you are a bold, credible and resilient people leader ready to make a lasting organisational impact, we want to hear from you. Why This Role Matters As the Service’s most senior HR professional, you will play a pivotal role in modernising how we lead, develop and support our people. You’ll be central to: • Delivering a refreshed, ambitious People Strategy., • Embedding values‑based leadership and psychologically safe working environments., • Driving organisational culture change aligned to HMICFRS recommendations., • Strengthening trust, confidence and fairness across the workforce What You Will Lead As Assistant Director of People , you will oversee the full People Services portfolio, including: • HR Business Partnering & Operations, • Employee Relations (including PSI oversight), • Recruitment & Resourcing, • Payroll and Pensions, • Occupational Health, • Culture, Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing About You We’re looking for a transformational HR leader who brings: • Significant senior‑level HR leadership experience in a complex, unionised environment., • A strong track record of driving cultural change and delivering values‑based leadership programmes., • Deep ER expertise, including oversight of complex cases and system reform., • The credibility to influence at senior and political levels., • Strong partnership skills and the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups., • Strategic vision, resilience, integrity and the confidence to challenge convention. Why Join BFRS? • You’ll join a Service with a clear ambition for improvement., • You’ll shape culture at a time when your impact will genuinely matter., • You’ll be part of a committed Senior Leadership Team who value and are committed to people‑centred change., • You’ll influence how an essential emergency service evolves for the future. If you’re excited by challenge, driven by purpose and eager to lead meaningful organisational change, we’d love to hear from you. Join us — and help shape the future of Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Next steps If this role is of interest, please visit our website for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement. Closing date: Wednesday 8 April 2026 The selection process will take place week commencing 20 April 2026 This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act. The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safer recruitment, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage applications from those who have served, are serving, or are part of a military family. Your skills and experience are valued here.

Commercial Manager Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally: ___ The KPMG People function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise. KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is. By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across a breadth of areas such as Customer Experience and Digital, Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time. Why Join KPMG as a Commercial Manager We offer an end-to-end learning service that combines advisory, specialist content, and learning delivery, building on the capability developed for clients. Our interdisciplinary Connected Learning department aims to create a culture of learning by delivering quality, innovative learning that is easily accessible, embedded to the learner’s role and has a measurable impact. Connected Learning is an integral part of our Consultancy practice and brings together KPMG's breadth and depth of subject matter expertise with our learning design and technology skills and capabilities to help improve individual and organisational performance. It is an exciting capability area that seeks to tackle the full breadth of clients’ learning needs. Our work covers a whole spectrum of services at the scale and quality that the market is demanding. By closely monitoring market drivers and learning trends, we have combined a best of breed consortium led approach in the learning supply chain. A core part of our offering is to help clients make the connection between what their workforce has in terms of measurable skills, what they don’t have and what they need to have. This helps clients realise their immediate and future strategic business aims. What will you be doing? The role requires the ability / flexibility to work across learning clients where multiple programmes in the portfolio require a strong understanding of the sector. The Commercial Manager is primarily responsible for managing the sourcing and contracting of the appropriate supply chain to support relevant client engagements driving the commercial outcomes of particular supplier partnerships through effective procurement and relationship management. As a Commercial Manager you will be part of a Commercial team who is responsible for managing day-to-day supplier relationships while ensuring that supply chain activities are undertaken in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures, risks are managed, and third-party spending is contained, and profitability targets are met. The Commercial Manager will have demonstrated knowledge of procurement and contract law, strong communication and negotiation skills, and an ability to drive team performance under tight deadlines. Strong management, delegation, and mentorship skills and a keen eye for detail are essential. A key strength required for this position is someone who is a strong stakeholder manager and thrives on developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers. As a team leader, the Commercial Manager must embody KPMG’s values, act as a role model, and build commitment and belief toward the accomplishment of the team’s goals. • Sourcing and onboarding of new suppliers to support business needs- managing contract negotiations on a timely basis, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed of progress, • Manage external relationships with the client in relation to commercial activities, • Escalate issues to Head of Commercial and manages upward effectively. Knows when is appropriate to draw in support to ensure that firm is represented externally at the appropriate level of seniority., • Ensures that Head of Commercial is briefed on issues, risks and matters which go beyond the ordinary course of business., • Horizon scanning on the learning marketplace and development and stakeholder management of relationships with particular contract supplier chain, • Support the business to drive commercial outcomes through effective procurement and supplier management practices, • Ensure that all supply chain activity is in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures, • Manage conflicts of interest and risk appropriately in order to protect KPMG, • Proactively manage Intellectual Property Rights and associated risks, • Manage internal interfaces with the wider operational team including Finance, Project Operations, Curriculum, Engagement team, Communications, Service Centre, Finance, Security and areas of the wider firm: Quality and Risk Management and Contracts Unit, • Prioritise the workload of the team to support and meet the strategic objectives set by the Head of Commercial., • Regularly manages risk and supervises junior team to ensure that risk is being managed carefully Leadership & Management Day-to-day responsibility for successful contracting activities to support our client learning services business. The role will report directly to the Head of Commercial and needs clear articulation of any risks and mitigations. Line management of the supply chain team supporting these activities (typically at Assistant Manager and Graduate grades) whilst coordinating delivery activity with central MLS services (e.g. Finance, Service Centre, Technology). Stakeholder Interaction & challenges: Frequent client interaction to build trusted relationships as day-to-day point of contact, underpinned by a clear governance structure. Impact, Risk, Accountability & Governance: The role is important to the learning business as it ensures successful delivery of multi-year contracts. KPMG’s reputation in the market is essential for future MLS opportunities / extensions. What will you need to do it? • Strong commercial acumen, ideally supported with formal procurement or supplier management qualification, • Extensive experience in contract negotiations, • Knowledgeable in contract law and Intellectual Property law, • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, • Can demonstrate significant success in negotiations and a track record of creating profit, • Able to work at pace to tight client deadlines while remaining focused on the commercial goal, • Extensive knowledge of working with Suppliers, • Able to work effectively in a consulting environment and in a matrix type governance structure, • Management skills: able to manage a team of junior colleagues, delegate appropriately and prioritise workload in accordance with priorities as set out by Head of Commercial, • Strong numerical skills and ability to understand pricing of products and pricing strategies To discuss this or wider Consulting roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG. Our Locations: We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are: • London Canary Wharf With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team. Find out more: Within Consulting we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below: • Consulting at KPMG: ___, • ITs Her Future Women in Tech programme: ___, • Applying to KPMG: ___, • Tips for interview: ___, • KPMG values: ___, • KPMG Competencies: ___, • KPMG Locations and FAQ: ___

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Underwriting Assistant (Political Violence & Terrorism). We’re currently supporting a specialty insurer in the Lloyd’s market in their search for an Underwriting Assistant to join their Political Violence & Terrorism team. Exposure to a highly specialist Political Violence & Terrorism portfolio.

Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group) are a leading Executive search and talent advisory firm specialising in the following sectors: Rail & Transportation Civils & Construction Manufacturing & Supply Chain Technology & Cyber Security Logistics & Intermodal Freight Defence Our search directors, search consultants and in house research team specialise in retained opportunities at the highest level of organisational leadership and management. Our success is based upon a blend of trust-driven relationships, robust market knowledge, and working practices that ensure the best possible alignment of organisational need with experience and personal ambition. Working with business leaders on bespoke assignments for over a decade, we understand exactly what our customers expect from an executive search and talent advisory service – whether there is a pressing business need for an executive interim or that of a long-term permanent appointment - Ford & Stanley Executive Search provide the solution. We have been exclusively appointed by a transportation business on a retained search for a “Head of Fleet Maintenance”. Below you will find a ‘Candidate Opportunity Brief’ developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Principal Consultant & Senior Research Associate of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the Deputy Engineering Director of our client company. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) A proven track record of success in a senior-level management position, leading technical engineering functions, preferably within freight, transportation, rail, utilities, aviation or adjacent regulated industries. Experience managing a large (50+), diverse workforce. Commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful and influential leader with the ability to operate at both a strategic and an operational level. Degree level qualified in an appropriate engineering or business discipline. Demonstrated capability of leading an engineering function split across multiple diverse locations. Chartered Engineer is desirable but not essential. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) An inclusive and inspiring leader who has the ability to develop others to deliver business goals and achieve their potential. Capable of instilling confidence and building relationships with multiple stakeholders. Proactive and driven individual. Ability to use own initiative to implement improvements A strong communicator who is capable of managing perception both upward and downward. A good political antenna, recognising the impact of the organisation’s fleet performance on the public. Working Arrangements & Location: The Head of Fleet Maintenance will be predominantly based out of our client’s site in London. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Pre-Submission Process: First Engagement: A short engagement and introductory conversation to position the opportunity, gauge candidate early interest level and arrange a time and date for a more detailed discussion. NDA sent (if applicable) upon receipt of signed NDA - Candidate Opportunity Brief shared. Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where candidates and executive search consultant explore and discuss the opportunity brief. Candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the key essentials and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstance. The search consultant will utilise the information captured during candidate discovery to start to build your profile on suitability. Recommendations may be made at this point for adjustments or updates to your CV. The ‘shortlist’: Shortlisted candidates, having taken time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the clients business are reengaged where they are asked to provide additional specific information on their suitability (if/where applicable). Final checks of key notes, package details and logistical alignments made. Finishing touches are then made to your profile prior to submission along with our notes and recommendations. Our Client Company’s Interview Process: 1st Stage interview: Initial Virtual Interview with the Deputy Engineering Director. 2nd Final Stage interview: Face-to-face formal interview with the Deputy Engineering Director and People and Culture Director. Good to know: The Head of Fleet Maintenance has become vacant due to the individual who has been in post for the last 14 years is now retiring in May 2026. The Head of Fleet Maintenance is a pivotal leadership role within the organisation, responsible for overseeing Maintenance Centres, operations and stabling locations. The Head of Fleet Maintenance will have 7 direct reports and also circa 450 indirect reports. This strategic position drives excellence in maintenance and fleet performance, ensuring operational reliability and service quality across the network. At the heart of this role is exceptional people leadership. The Head of Fleet Maintenance leads a large, diverse, and multidisciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture built on trust, collaboration and continuous development. This leader brings technologies together, acting as the principal liaison between internal departments and external partners. With a focus on asset optimisation and long-term value creation, the role promotes a people-first approach, prioritising well being, inclusion and professional growth to drive sustainable success. Key Responsibilities Safety and performance: Ensure the safety of colleagues, customers, and assets through robust maintenance practices and a safety-first culture. Drive improvements in vehicle performance, punctuality, and reliability by reducing technical defects and service cancellations. Innovation and Technology: Lead the adoption of cutting-edge digital technologies and data-driven maintenance strategies. Embed a culture of innovation across the fleet function. External and Internal Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the function at senior level, building strong relationships with internal departments, industry partners and regulatory bodies. Our People: Build and sustain an inclusive, high-performing team culture that attracts, develops and retains top talent. Champion employee engagement, well being, and leadership development to support long-term organisational growth. Financial Sustainability: Deliver cost efficiencies through smarter maintenance practices, supply chain optimisation and collaborative industry partnerships. Contribute to long-term financial planning (Opex and Capex) to support the region's business objectives. Customer: Deliver a consistently high-quality, reliable and well-presented fleet that enhances the customer journey. Set new standards for fleet maintenance that ensures the business is an industry-leading operator. Sustainability and Social Value: Lead initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of fleet operations, including energy and carbon reduction plans. Strengthen social value by contributing to community engagement and sustainable transport goals. Business and Partnerships: Engage across all functions within the business to support business planning, forecasting, business reporting and delivering against KPIs, both internally and externally. Budget: Competitive salary available Supporting benefits Free duty and leisure travel on services for the employee. Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent) 75% discount on many other transport providers. Final salary pension scheme. 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays Executive Search Delivery Team: Billy Jackson – Principal Consultant (Shortlisting, Offer Negotiations, Client Consulting). Emma Barlow - Senior Research Associate (Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel, Headhunting) Ralitsa Kuzeva – Executive Assistant (Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience, NDA’s) About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley Executive Search are that of an executive search and talent advisory business

Candidate Opportunity Brief Position: Head of Fleet Delivery Reporting to: Engineering & Safety Director Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group) are a leading Executive search and talent advisory firm specialising in the following sectors: Rail & Transportation Civils & Construction Manufacturing & Supply Chain Technology & Cyber Security Logistics & Intermodal Freight Defence Our search directors, search consultants and in house research team specialise in retained opportunities at the highest level of organisational leadership and management. Our success is based upon a blend of trust-driven relationships, robust market knowledge, and working practices that ensure the best possible alignment of organisational need with experience and personal ambition. Working with business leaders on bespoke assignments for over a decade, we understand exactly what our customers expect from an executive search and talent advisory service – whether there is a pressing business need for an executive interim or that of a long-term permanent appointment - Ford & Stanley Executive Search provide the solution. We have been exclusively appointed by our client business on a retained search for a Head of Fleet Delivery. Below you will find a ‘Candidate Opportunity Brief’ developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Principal Consultant & Senior Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the Engineering and Safety Director of our client company. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Deliver a sustained and measurable improvement in fleet availability, shifting performance to the required level by stabilising day‑to‑day delivery, addressing known engineering issues, and embedding the operational disciplines. Lead a culture shift across the fleet function, create a more open, accountable, and change‑ready culture that supports modern ways of working. Rebuild confidence in this business area, demonstrating safe, reliable, and professional fleet delivery that improves the organisation’s confidence in the department’s capability. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Rail fleet background and experience required, candidates can come from TOC'S, FOC'S, OEM's or Overhaul/Maintainers. Demonstrable knowledge and experience in production processes. Strong people leadership experience, we expect candidates to have led similar-sized teams previously. Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and positive behavioural change. Demonstrable experience in leading multiple teams across different geographical locations. Strong stakeholder engagement experience, at all levels (Shop floor, through to senior leadership). Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) An innovative transparent leader who can bring fresh ideas and ways of working to the business. Resilient, ability to work under pressure and challenge when required. Level-headed and collaborative in their approach across all levels of the business. Articulate and inspirational, with the ability to bring teams on a journey. Working Arrangements & Location: Candidates are required to travel across the network, this to include the West Midlands, South of England and Greater London. Hybrid working available; however candidates must be prepared to be a present on-site leader up to 5 days when required. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Pre-Submission Process: First Engagement: A short engagement and introductory conversation to position the opportunity, gauge candidate early interest level and arrange a time and date for a more detailed discussion. NDA sent (if applicable) upon receipt of signed NDA - Candidate Opportunity Brief shared. Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where candidates and executive search consultant explore and discuss the opportunity brief. Candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the key essentials and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstance. The search consultant will utilise the information captured during candidate discovery to start to build your profile on suitability. Recommendations may be made at this point for adjustments or updates to your CV. The ‘shortlist’: Shortlisted candidates, having taken time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the clients business are reengaged where they are asked to provide additional specific information on their suitability (if/where applicable). Final checks of key notes, package details and logistical alignments made. Finishing touches are then made to your profile prior to submission along with our notes and recommendations. Client Company Interview Process: 1st Stage interview: Teams / Face to face interview (dependant on diary availability) with Engineering & Safety Director. 2nd Stage interview: Face-to-face with Engineering & Safety Director and another chosen member of the leadership team. Good to know: The Head of Fleet Delivery holds full accountability for ensuring the fleet is made available, safe, compliant, and fit for daily service. The role provides the critical link between engineering, operations and service delivery, ensuring that fleet output is predictable, reliable and aligned to business performance requirements. This individual will have 5 capable direct reports, with circa 160 indirect reports across the network. This individual will lead approximately 85% of the engineering function, taking ownership of developing, upskilling, and mentoring a large and diverse team. They will be expected to raise capability, embed modern engineering standards, and build a confident, high‑performing workforce aligned to the needs of a reliable daily service. The Engineering & Safety Director is keen to empower the new Head of Fleet Delivery to have full autonomy to drive change and develop the team. The Head of Fleet Delivery will have proven experience delivering fleet availability, reliability and operational performance. Strong stakeholder management will be needed across operations, engineering and planning functions. The role will largely be required to work with internal stakeholders rather than external. Key Responsibilities: Delivery of the fleet for daily service. Line management of all staff at all depots.. Ensure fleet maintenance, servicing and presentation activities are delivered to the highest safety and quality standards. Work closely with Operations, Fleet Planning and Engineering teams to maximise fleet availability and performance. Lead the effective use of people, materials and resources to support operational delivery. Deliver fleet availability, reliability and presentation targets to support operational performance. Monitor fleet performance and implement improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve reliability. Lead performance management and continuous improvement across fleet delivery teams. Manage budgets, workforce planning and resources to ensure efficient depot operations. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and asset owners to support effective fleet delivery. Lead operational reviews and provide clear reporting on fleet performance, risks and delivery. Competitive Salary and supporting benefits available. Executive Search Delivery Team: Billy Jackson – Principal Consultant: (Client Recommendations/Advisory, Offer Negotiations, Consulting, Networking) Emma Barlow – Senior Associate: (Network, Research, Search, Interviews, Market intelligence, Longlisting, Shortlisting, Headhunting) Ralitsa Kuzeva – Executive Assistant: (Data, diary management and coordination) About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley Executive Search are that of an executive search and talent advisory business

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