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* * LOCATION: Milton Keynes with occasional travel HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent opportunity CLOSING DATE: 15/5/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We’re looking for a highly experienced and inspirational commercial leader with a significant sales based background within a Captive Automotive Financial Services organisation and/or OEM. You'll report into our CEO and will drive our business forward through our teams in Sales, Sales Compliance and Development and, through strong, productive relationships across Volkswagen Group, our dealer network and brands. In this pivotal and influential position you will use your extensive commercial leadership skills to develop and deliver the Retail Sales strategy to maximise distribution channels, while creating opportunities and optimising new routes to market. You will role model our Guiding Principles, build a culture of psychological safety and inclusion and, provide ethical leadership to deliver great customer outcomes. What you’ll bring: You’ll be a forward thinking, strategic and motivational leader who delivers results through people, cross-functional teams, and 3rd parties to support the delivery of volume, breadth, and profit objectives. You’ll have a progressive and developmental mindset with demonstrable experience of developing strategic commercial initiatives. Essential experience & skills you’ll need to be a success in this role: • You have extensive experience in customer-facing environments with specific skills implementing and managing risk strategies, strong financial management, leading cross functional teams and functional management., • Through your experience of developing and managing customer facing processes, you have ensured fair treatment, transparency, value to customers and all other guidance from regulators has been accomplished., • More generally, you’ll have experience within regulated environments - ideally by the FCA along with a deep understanding of the UK business governance and regulatory regime and requirements implementation com pliance monitoring and management specifically, in organisations of a comparable size and scale., • You have successfully driven change and you're comfortable in dynamic, changing environments in a leading role., • You have well-developed emotional intelligence, influencing and communication skills which you can use to share information, listen, and create two-way dialogue that builds openness and commitment and, involve others to maximise contribution overall., • With great skills of analysis, you can interpret issues objectively to make sound decisions for the business that uphold our customer needs and good customer outcomes as a priority, • You are highly proactive, flexible, pragmatic, and able to react appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances and demands., • You'll effortlessly fit into the Commercial leadership structure with the potential for growth within FS or the OEM., • You’re collaborative and ambitious and work in the interest of customer and stakeholders, even when your own objectives are challenged., • You’ll report to the Chief Executive Officer for VWFS UK Ltd and lead the Retail Sales department and the teams responsible for Finance Sales, Sales Compliance, Sales Development and Dealer Network Oversight., • You’ll be responsible for developing sales strategies, policies, and procedures for the UK VWFS Group companies., • Develop and maintain strong productive relationships across senior management, departments, brands and key stakeholders., • Your span of control is across VWFS UK, VW Bank GmbH and compliance is required across the European Organisational Handbook (E-OHB), the FCA and the European Central Bank (ECB)., • You’ll have a team of circa. 50 people who work with our dealer network of circa. 800 sites to drive FS and network performance., • Be an agent for change by embracing new ways of working, innovative technologies and agile attitudes to work promoting ‘minimal viable everything’ attitude to encourage a collective growth mind-set in support of modernisation of the business., • You’ll develop and implement plans to meet objectives through existing and new routes to market by utilising current and, establishing new relationships with 3rd party retailers, emerging technology, and tech providers., • Plan and deliver sales, margin and market penetration objectives., • Lead sales activity that complies with internal and external regulations with the Consumer Credit Sourcebook (CONC) taking precedence over conflicting guidelines – this includes Vulnerable customers, product suitability and transparency and, behaviours and competence of introducers of our products., • Use strong negotiation skills with our network and 3rd parties, to grow sales, protect margin and support good customer outcomes., • Effectively manage introducer relationships through a robust communication infrastructure, clear performance indicators, and development with corrective action in place as appropriate., • Lead the sales engagement with our Enterprise Risk Framework and develop robust and effective reporting to support transparency with regulators., • You’ll engage and cooperate with VW companies in the UK to coordinate and implement joint strategies and build and maintain an effective industry network., • You’ll play a leading role within our Credit Assessment & Retailer Services functions. What’s in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary on-target bonus of up to 25% (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you with the option to buy additional family cover/ and your family access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. The Retail Sales Director is a ‘Certified’ /Senior Manager role under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and the role holder is required to comply with the FCA’s Conduct Rules. A mandatory requirement of the SMCR is for VWFS to certify that the role holder is fit and proper to perform the duties on an ongoing basis.

About the job. As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen our internal digital capability. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the design, development, and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network. A key focus of this campaign is creating new opportunities. As a result, we are recruiting a Principal Lab Manager to play a leading role in shaping the future of digital services across National Highways. Our Digital Lab develops and manages innovative data products and services in-house, while building strategic external partnerships that increase adoption of our digital assets to improve customer journeys and support the efficient operation of the Strategic Road Network. As Principal Lab Manager, you will lead the development of high-value B2B partnerships with external organisations, including wayfinding providers and data aggregators such as Google, Waze, HERE, INRIX and TomTom. Working closely with Digital Services teams and senior stakeholders, you will define and deliver strategies that maximise adoption and unlock value from our £69 billion data assets. You will ensure products and services are commercially sustainable, technically robust, and designed around user needs and experience. This is a hybrid role based at any National Highways office location, with an expectation to attend the office for two days per week, including weekly travel to collaborate with the team Lead the Digital Lab team in shaping, scoping, and delivering connected services that support RIS strategy goals and business plan priorities, unlocking National Highways platforms, assets, and intelligence to improve customer experience through external adoption. Develop and manage senior strategic partnerships across the mobility ecosystem, including road authorities, automotive organisations, and data aggregators, creating shared value and delivering outcomes aligned to National Highways goals and values. Drive cross-directorate collaboration with product, data, and digital teams to maintain high-performing connected services, ensuring effective service management, delivery against KPIs, continuous improvement, and efficient operational performance. Own the strategic promotion and positioning of the Digital Lab, representing National Highways externally at industry forums and internally through leadership events and workshops to influence future strategy and strengthen collaboration. Provide effective operational leadership of the team, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks including budget management, forecasting, business planning, delivery controls, risk management, audit, communications, and people policies. About you. Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability, with proven experience building trusted relationships with senior and executive stakeholders, navigating complex environments, and delivering outcomes through effective negotiation and collaboration. Deep product leadership experience, with the ability to define, communicate, and evolve product and service vision and roadmaps using data, insight, and user feedback to ensure continuous value delivery. Strategic thinker with strong analytical capability, able to translate organisational goals and complex information into clear strategy, prioritisation, and long-term direction. Strong governance and assurance experience, with a track record of managing complex dependencies, ensuring effective controls, and improving governance frameworks across technical and organisational environments. Commercially and financially experienced, with a proven ability to manage budgets, supplier relationships, and procurement activity, including supporting tender evaluations, financial governance, and driving value for money through effective delivery and FinOps principles. About us Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. The Digital Services Directorate is helping to reshape the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data, and technology services across all areas, from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient manner. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real-time information to our customers, as well as integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they evolve, to enhance journey safety and reliability. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. TPBN1_UKTJ

Confidential search: Head of Marketing Bedfordshire / Hybrid Working Up to £100,000 basic + bonus + benefits A premium multi-site care provider is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Marketing to lead strategy and delivery across a growing portfolio of luxury care homes. This is an opportunity to join a business that has built a strong reputation around beautifully designed environments, relationship-led care, and an innovative approach to later-life living. With continued growth and new openings planned, marketing is seen as a key commercial driver across the group. You’ll take ownership of the full marketing function, leading a small team while shaping brand presence, customer acquisition, enquiry generation and local market performance across multiple locations. The Opportunity This is not a role focused on vanity metrics. Your work will directly influence occupancy, reputation, lead quality and growth. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, operational teams and location-based sales/admissions teams to create campaigns that genuinely move the dial. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver the group-wide marketing strategy across a portfolio of homes Drive digital performance across website, PPC, SEO, paid social and CRM campaigns Increase high-quality enquiries and customer acquisition Support new site launches and growth projects Lead local marketing activity for individual homes and regions Strengthen brand positioning within a premium private-pay market Manage agencies, budgets and ROI reporting Coach and develop an internal marketing team Work closely with operational leaders to align marketing with occupancy goalsIdeal Background We are especially interested in candidates from: Care homes Retirement living / later living Home care Private healthcare Hospitality or premium multi-site consumer sectorsWhat You’ll Bring Proven senior marketing leadership experience Multi-site or portfolio marketing responsibility Strong digital acquisition expertise Commercial mindset with measurable results Team leadership capability Ability to combine strategy with hands-on execution Confidence working with senior stakeholdersWhy This Role Stands Out High-impact leadership role Premium, customer-led sector Growing portfolio with future openings Strong executive visibility Hybrid flexibility Opportunity to shape the next phase of growthLocation Hybrid role with c.2 days per week in Bedfordshire HQ, home working, plus occasional visits to operational sites. Confidential Search This assignment is being managed confidentially and exclisively. Full company details will be shared with shortlisted applicants. Apply If you’re a commercially driven marketing leader who wants to build something meaningful in a premium growth sector, we’d welcome a discreet conversation

Development and Production Sous Chefs Leading Event Catering Company. W London MondayFriday (occasional weekends) Our client, one of Londons premier event caterers, is expanding its kitchen team due to continued growth. They deliver a wide range of events, from high-end private functions and corporate gatherings to multi-day shows and sporting events. We are looking for two talented Sous Chefs to join their dynamic team, supporting the Head Chef and working alongside the Executive Chef to maintain the highest standards of food quality, safety, and operational excellence. The Roles 1. Production Sous Chef Lead a seasonal team of freelance chefs and food handlers Oversee all food production at the SW8 headquarters Ensure timely packing and dispatch of food for events Ideal for highly organised chefs experienced in managing large teams, 2. Development / Tasting Sous Chef Plan, prepare, and deliver client menu tastings Assist with menu creation and product development Perfect for a passionate foodie with strong culinary skills and a drive for innovation Both roles involve senior chef responsibilities within a busy event catering environment, including running events at London-based partner venues and ensuring strict compliance with food safety and health & safety standards. Candidate Profile We are looking for individuals who: Have previous experience in event catering or high-volume kitchen environments Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills Are passionate about food, presentation, and delivering exceptional standards Thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment Benefits 25 + 7 paid holiday days per year Overtime paid back in lieu Regular team socials and events Excellent work/life balance Birthday off to celebrate in style This is an exciting opportunity for chefs looking to develop their careers within a prestigious, growing catering business. Development and Production Sous Chefs Leading Event Catering Company. W London MondayFriday (occasional weekends) TPBN1_UKCT

Head of Information Security / CISO Location Bedford (1 day a week in the office) Salary £80-90k + Bens Skills - InfoSec, CISO, Cybersecurity, PC!-DSS, ISO2007, cloud security (AWS, GCP, AZURE), Risk Analysis, GDPR, Security Lead, Security Architect Leading International SaaS Business. We’re partnering with a high-growth, globally recognised SaaS software house to appoint a Head of InfoSec (CISO) to lead, evolve and scale a best-in-class security function across a complex, cloud-first environment. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role where you’ll own the full information security roadmap, driving compliance, risk management and security maturity across the organisation while influencing at board level. You’ll take accountability for maintaining and advancing ISO27001, ISO9001 and PCI-DSS certifications, embedding a robust ISMS and QMS, and ensuring security is fully integrated across engineering, product and commercial functions. The role demands deep expertise in security frameworks, governance and audit, alongside the ability to lead business continuity, disaster recovery, incident response and supplier risk programmes. You’ll act as the organisation’s security authority, delivering risk assessments, implementing controls, leading internal and external audits, managing penetration testing cycles and responding to enterprise client compliance requirements. Strong stakeholder engagement is critical – you’ll work cross-functionally with Legal, Engineering and senior leadership to align security with business objectives while promoting a security-first culture through training and awareness. Essential Experience & Skills • Proven experience operating as a CISO / Head of Information Security / Director of Cyber Security within a global SaaS, technology or cloud-first environment, • Deep expertise across international security frameworks including ISO27001, NIST, SOC 2 and PCI-DSS, with the ability to align and scale controls across multiple regions, • Demonstrable track record of leading enterprise-wide risk management, translating cyber risk into commercial and financial impact for board-level stakeholders, • Strong technical grounding in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), Zero Trust architecture and DevSecOps / Secure SDLC, • Extensive experience leading global incident response, including ransomware, breach management and executive crisis communication, • Expertise in third-party / supply chain risk management, particularly within complex SaaS ecosystems, • Proven ability to build, scale and lead high-performing international security teams across multiple geographies, • Experience delivering and maintaining ISMS / QMS frameworks, including audit, certification and continuous improvement programmes, • Strong knowledge of global data protection and privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA and other regional frameworks), • Ability to influence at C-suite and board level, driving security as a business enabler rather than a blocker, • Experience supporting M&A activity, due diligence and post-acquisition security integration, • Advanced stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences globally, • Industry-recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or CCSP (desirable but not essential) We’re looking for a proven InfoSec leader with extensive experience across ISO, PCI and regulatory environments, a strong background in risk and control frameworks, and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically. Experience within SaaS, technology or telecoms environments is highly desirable, alongside exceptional communication, leadership and change management capability. This is an opportunity to shape and lead security at scale in a forward-thinking, international business where InfoSec is seen as a true enabler of growth

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