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The Director of Finance is responsible for driving the quality and transparency of financial management and reporting, ensuring robust financial controls and the smooth running and management of the RSN's finances. \n Client Details \n I am delighted to be exclusively partnering with The Royal School of Needlework to recruit a Director of Finance on a full-time basis. Based at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace, south-west London, they offer a thriving education programme for everyone from beginner to degree level. This is permanent, hybrid working opportunity Salary up to £75k \n Description \n As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Finance Director is responsible for all the financial systems and procedures of the Royal School of Needlework and its trading subsidiary RSN Enterprises Ltd and providing accurate and effective management reporting to the Senior Managers and the Council, the charity's governing body. This role also acts as the RSN's Company Secretary. \n The Director of Finance leads on financial controls, financial management, and all financial planning and forecasting \n · Leadership of the finance function \n · Contribute to the growth and development of the RSN as part of the Senior Management Team \n · Provide accurate and effective financial analysis and management reporting in a timely manner \n · Report to the RSN Council and Finance and Investment Committee meetings on all financial matters \n · Report to the Chief Executive and provide financial guidance and support to the senior departmental managers \n · Communicate and liaise with the RSN's professional advisors e.g. auditors, bankers, investment manager, external payroll provider and pension provider. \n · Communicate and liaise with the RSN's Treasurer on a regular basis \n · Preparation of all statutory financial accounts and taxation computations \n · Ensure all annual statutory reports are prepared and filed in a timely manner with Companies House and the Charity Commission \n · Ensure the Office for Students Annual Financial Return is completed accurately and filed to meet all deadlines \n · Supervise and maintain all financial systems and records \n\n • Prepare and monitor annual budgets and departmental management accounts in conjunction with the departmental heads\n\n · Supervise and maintain an effective Cash Flow reporting and forecasting system \n · Manage the VAT group and ensure VAT returns are completed accurately on a quarterly basis and submitted on time \n · Manage the Gift Aid programme including preparing and submitting regular Gift Aid claims \n\n • Responsibility for developing and maintaining finance policies and procedures\n\n · Responsible for the recording and security of all fixed assets \n · Responsible for the RSN Insurance renewal process and all queries relating to insurance \n · Perform all Company Secretary duties for the RSN \n Profile \n A successful Director of Finance should have: \n Fully qualified accountant and current member of a recognized UK accounting body (e.g., ACA, ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA \n\n • Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting\n, • In-depth knowledge of charity financial regulations, including Companies House, Charity Commission, VAT, and Tax Law\n, • Knowledge of Charity Governance (Company Secretary requirements)\n\n \n Job Offer \n Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000 per \n Hybrid working \n Free car parking \n Staff discount in the RSN shop onsite and online \n Staff also benefit from the ability to visit any of the Historic Royal Palace sites free of charge \n Discount in the Hampton Court Palace cafes and shop \n Employer pension contribution of 5%. \n If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Director of Finance, we encourage you to apply today!

Job summaryThere is a lot happening across Kingston and Richmond: greater integration, more care closer to home and a growing focus on how hospital and community services work together.As our Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead the operational delivery of clinical services across our acute and community settings. In line with our strategy and the ambitions of the NHS 10 Year Plan, we want to strengthen the connections between hospital, community and wider health and care services, delivering more care closer to home, improving population health outcomes, tackle health inequalities and make the best use of the resources available to us.In addition, as a member of the Executive team and our unitary Board, you'll play a central role in delivering the Trust's strategy, maintaining high standards of performance and improving the way care is delivered across Kingston and Richmond, giving us a real opportunity to improve how care is joined up around local people.Our next COO will help drive this work forward, bringing together operational delivery, service improvement and partnership working across the wider system.We are looking for a compassionate, inclusive and credible senior leader with significant Director-level experience, preferably within health or social care, and a strong track record of improving and sustaining improved operational performance, and leading complex organisational change.Main duties of the jobAs COO, you will lead the operational delivery of services across our acute and community settings, ensuring high quality, safe and effective care for the populations we serve. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, improving patient flow and access, delivering performance standards, and ensuring our services are responsive, resilient and sustainable.Working closely with clinical, operational and corporate leaders, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering our strategic objectives, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organisation. The successful candidate will be an inspiring and visible leader, capable of building strong relationships with staff, partners and stakeholders across the health and care system.About usAt Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, you will join a collaborative leadership team at an important point in our development.We value compassion, development and learning, with a Board committed to supporting both organisational and personal growth.We are seeking an inclusive and ambitious leader with a track record of delivering transformational change in complex healthcare environments. You will bring significant operational leadership experience, strong commercial and financial acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries to develop new models of care and improve outcomes for local people.Diversity, equality and inclusion are important to us, and we particularly welcome applications from individuals across the full spectrum of diversity.DetailsDate posted10 August 2026Pay schemeVery senior manager (VSM)Salary Depending on experience ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number396-8218065-VSM-OAJob locationsKingston HospitalGalsworthy RdKingston upon ThamesKT2 7QBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease download the Recruitment Pack and JD for further information about the role and our organisation. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease download the Recruitment Pack and JD for further information about the role and our organisation.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialProfessional / academic qualification at Masters level or equivalent Experience EssentialSignificant experience as a Director, preferably gained within a health or social care setting, with the ability to develop strategic vision and directionEvidence of excellent management and leadership, with ability to think and work strategically across a range of activitiesEvidence of successful joint working with partnership organisations and stakeholdersSuccessful track record in leading and delivering complex organisational changeExperience of dealing with a range of complex issues within a political or demanding stakeholder environmentA track record of encouraging innovation and an entrepreneurial approach to service delivery Person Specification Qualifications EssentialProfessional / academic qualification at Masters level or equivalent Experience EssentialSignificant experience as a Director, preferably gained within a health or social care setting, with the ability to develop strategic vision and directionEvidence of excellent management and leadership, with ability to think and work strategically across a range of activitiesEvidence of successful joint working with partnership organisations and stakeholdersSuccessful track record in leading and delivering complex organisational changeExperience of dealing with a range of complex issues within a political or demanding stakeholder environmentA track record of encouraging innovation and an entrepreneurial approach to service deliveryDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameKingston and Richmond NHS Foundation TrustAddressKingston HospitalGalsworthy RdKingston upon ThamesKT2 7QBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameKingston and Richmond NHS Foundation TrustAddressKingston HospitalGalsworthy RdKingston upon ThamesKT2 7QBUnited KingdomEmployer's website

A career without limitsAs the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.The role:We're looking for a Head of Occupational Health to lead the delivery of occupational health services across British Airways. Reporting into the Chief Medical Officer, you'll provide strategic leadership across occupational health operations, ensuring services remain clinically robust, compliant and aligned to business needs. Working closely with business leaders, regulators and clinical teams, you'll oversee service delivery, drive continuous improvement and support the development of policies, governance frameworks and innovative ways of working that enable the function to deliver excellent outcomes for both colleagues and the business. What You'll Do:Lead the delivery of occupational health services across British Airways. Provide leadership to Occupational Health Managers, Health Surveillance Managers and Musculoskeletal and Ergonomic Specialists. Oversee clinical governance, quality standards and regulatory compliance. Build strong relationships with internal business areas, external agencies and regulatory bodies. Provide specialist medical support and advice to physicians, nurses and managers. Lead the development of occupational health policies, service models and performance measures. Drive continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across occupational health services. Ensure occupational health services support business requirements and operational readiness. What You'll Bring to British Airways:Strong leadership and team development experience. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Strong organisational and project management capability. Strategic thinking and sound judgement. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across a complex organisation. A data-led mindset with the ability to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Qualifications / Experience:Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practice in the UK (essential). Qualifications in Occupational Medicine (MFOM minimum with Specialist Registration in Occupational Medicine), and Aviation Medicine (DAvMed or equivalent desirable). Previous general practice or other general medical experience (essential). Occupational health experience with ability to understand, anticipate and implement occupational health requirements in a large and complex commercial organisation (essential). Experience of health issues associated with air travel (essential). UK CAA accredited AME (essential). What we offer:We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.Inclusion & DiversityAt British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.