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HEAD OF FINANCE \n £120,000 - £150,000 PER ANNUM (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE) \n SOUTH WEST LONDON \n FULL TIME - PERMANENT ROLE – HYBRID WORKING \n I am partnering with a growing and highly respected international organisation to appoint a qualified Head of Finance. This is a pivotal leadership role that will work closely with the executive team, driving financial strategy, governance, reporting, and commercial decision-making across the business. \n This opportunity would suit a qualified finance professional with strong leadership experience and a proven track record of supporting business growth through robust financial management, strategic insight, and operational excellence. \n The Role \n As Head of Finance, you will serve as the senior financial adviser to the leadership team, taking responsibility for the overall financial performance, control, planning, and reporting of the organisation. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading the finance function and managing a high-performing finance team.\n, • Providing strategic financial guidance to senior stakeholders and supporting business growth initiatives.\n, • Overseeing the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.\n, • Driving cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and financial performance analysis.\n, • Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.\n, • Managing statutory accounts preparation, year-end processes, and external audits.\n, • Ensuring compliance with all relevant tax, VAT, regulatory, and financial reporting obligations.\n, • Supporting group reporting requirements, including intercompany reconciliations and multi-currency reporting.\n, • Developing financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting capabilities, automation, and business insight.\n, • Providing commercial analysis and financial support for new business opportunities, projects, and investment decisions.\n\n About You \n A commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking and exceptional stakeholder management skills. \n Essential: \n\n • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.\n, • Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, such as Head of Finance, Financial Controller, or Senior Finance Manager.\n, • Strong knowledge of IFRS, statutory reporting, financial controls, and audit management.\n, • Proven experience producing management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.\n, • Experience leading and developing finance teams.\n, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Multi-currency and international group environments.\n, • ERP and financial systems implementation or enhancement projects.\n, • Oracle NetSuite exposure.\n, • Experience within aviation, transport, logistics, or similarly regulated industries.\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • A key leadership position with significant influence across the organisation.\n, • The opportunity to shape financial strategy and drive business performance.\n, • Collaborative and ambitious leadership team.\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n

Head of Finance Business Partnering candidate required for leading Education/Charity sector organisation based on the border of Surrey/South London \n Client Details \n Leading Education/Charity sector organisation based on the border of Surrey/South London \n Description \n 1. Deputise for the Assistant Director of Finance when required. \n 1. Responsible for taking appropriate intervention for any schools that show high risk. \n 1. Lead a team of academy Senior Finance Business Partners, reviewing management accounts for all schools on a monthly basis. \n 1. To line manage staff and to include all duties required to induct, recruit, continuously develop, support and manage them effectively. \n 1. Actively collaborate with the wider Finance Teams to improve ways of working and efficiency. \n 1. To establish challenge and review bench-marking tools to compare academies with others in the trust and also within the wider academy sector. \n 1. Lead on continuous improvement on Debtors reporting. \n 1. Ensure completion consolidated budget for the academic year to include I&E, balance sheet, cashflow statements, commentary and dashboards for presentation to Risk and Review meetings. \n 1. Review balance sheet reconciliations and bring any concerns to the attention of the Assistant Director of Finance. \n 1. To make visits to the academies and other sites as needed to ensure the smooth running of the team and functions. \n 1. To co-ordinate budget panel requests to be submitted to ELST and advise the Director of Finance prior to the meeting. To update academies of outcomes. \n 1. To assist in treasury management, working with the finance business partners to identify level of short-terms funds available to place on deposit across all hub bank accounts. \n 1. To manage and oversee the Agency Flash report and investigate and resolve with the finance business partners and schools any variances. \n 1. To assist Finance Accounting in ensuring the Financial Regulations manual is updated regularly, is being adhered to and any financial risks identified and reported effectively to the Assistant Director of Finance. \n 1. In the absence of the finance business partner, to meet with LGB Finance Portfolio holders termly to share financial health position and to attend LGB meetings to present finance papers. \n 1. To run appropriate training sessions to finance teams and Office Managers across the Family as appropriate. \n 1. Ensure the reconciliation of key accounts on a monthly basis and update any discrepancies. \n 1. Ensure HR database provides accurate financial information to support budget management through monthly reconciliations. \n 1. For each academy or unit, manage academy's risks and support as agreed with Assistant Director of Finance or Executive Senior Leadership Team. \n 1. To deliver guidance and training on specific finance matters to managers and staff in the academies/College, as required to include participation and delivery at Schools Business Manager forums. \n \n Profile \n A successful Head of Finance Business Partnering should have: \n\n • A professional qualification in accounting (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).\n, • Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within the not-for-profit or commercial sector.\n, • Strong leadership and team management skills.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.\n, • Knowledge of financial regulations relevant to the not-for-profit industry.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary ranging from £62,000 to £70,000 per annum.\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Generous local government pension scheme\n, • 30 days holiday\n, • Permanent position based in Sutton.\n, • Opportunity to make a tangible impact within the not-for-profit sector.\n, • Collaborative and supportive company culture.\n\n If you are passionate about leading financial strategies within a meaningful organisation, apply now to become the Head of Finance Business Partnering.

The Finance Transformation Lead will report directly to the interim CFO on a day to day basis but for specific projects will work under the direction of the CFO for both College and the trust. They will support the effective management and development of financial resources in line with the organisation's vision for disaggregation. \n \n Client Details \n Finance Transformation lead required for leading South London/Surrey education organisation. Please note this is on an interim basis. \n Description \n The Finance Transformation Lead will work closely with the Senior Finance Management Team and auditors (internal and external) and external regulators. They will be expected to work in collaboration with professionals and across all central teams will need to maintain regular contact with a variety of external bodies. T \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead the coordination of the operational separation of College and trust with support from the interim CFO.\n, • Oversee delivery of all disaggregation workstreams, ensuring continuity of service, regulatory compliance and minimal disruption.\n, • Act as the central coordination point between Executive Leadership, Trustees, legal advisers, HR, IT, Estates and Finance teams in relation to the disaggregation project.\n, • Help to develop and implement the target operating model for shared services, standalone functions and commercial Service Level Agreements (SLAs).\n, • Oversee and carry out actions on the internal audit tracker to ensure we carry out the necessary actions, working with the statutory accounting team and various departments.\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead, develop and maintain the overall separation programme plan.\n, • Coordinate and report on all workstreams including People, Finance, HR, Payroll, IT, Estates, Procurement, Governance and Legal.\n, • Manage critical path activities, dependencies and deliverables across departments.\n, • Coordinate external advisers from a financial perspective; including legal, VAT, payroll, pensions, procurement and systems specialists.\n, • Help to develop future operating models for both organisations.\n, • Design and implement new Service Level Agreements for retained shared services.\n, • Lead stakeholder engagement and communication plans.\n, • Ensure compliance with DfE, charity, company and college regulatory requirements.\n, • Produce executive reports, board papers, business cases and decision papers.\n, • Lead change management and workforce transition planning.\n, • Establish benefits realisation and post-implementation review processes.\n\n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Support the interim CFO.\n, • Provide strategic financial leadership throughout the separation programme.\n, • Lead financial modelling and option appraisals.\n, • Ensure separate budgets, forecasts and medium-term financial plans are in place and updated in line with any changes due to the disaggregation works.\n, • With the CFO design future finance structures for both organisations.\n, • Lead the disaggregation of finance systems including Sage Intacct.\n, • Oversee VAT, corporation tax and shared service charging arrangements.\n, • Review banking, treasury and cash management structures.\n, • Ensure robust financial controls throughout the transition.\n, • Support procurement reviews and value-for-money assessments.\n, • Lead financial due diligence relating to contracts and liabilities.\n\n IT and Procurement \n\n • Work with IT Director to feed in to the overall disaggregation project\n, • Ensure contractual novation's, transfers and supplier negotiations are completed.\n, • Develop systems transition roadmaps and implementation plans.\n\n People Leadership \n\n • Work collaboratively with HR Transformation lead to bring into the overarching project the planning for key personnel in relation to the disagregation project.\n, • Support consultation, organisational design and workforce planning.\n, • Work collaboratively with HR lead on workforce transition and TUPE strategies where required.\n\n \n Governance & Reporting \n\n • Report directly to the CEO, CFO and Programme Board.\n, • Design/Set up and lead on regular project meetings with area leads (HR, Procurement, IT, Finance)\n, • Provide regular programme updates to Trustees and Committees.\n, • Maintain programme risk register and assurance framework.\n, • Ensure all decisions are recorded and governed appropriately.\n, • Coordinate board approvals and implementation milestones\n\n Profile \n A successful Finance Transformation Lead should have: \n\n • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).\n, • Significant Finance Director or Senior Finance experience.\n, • Demonstrable experience leading major transformation, merger, demerger or organisational restructuring programmes.\n, • Strong programme and project management expertise.\n, • Experience of complex systems implementations and migrations.\n, • Strong stakeholder management skills at Board and Executive level.\n, • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.\n, • Excellent commercial and financial modelling skills.\n, • Strong understanding of governance and risk management.\n\n \n Job Offer \n\n • Salary: £80,000 - £90,000, dependent on the level of experience.\n, • Fixed-term contract with opportunities to make a contribution.\n, • Potential for additional benefits (details to be confirmed).\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your bes

\n Chief Operating Officer | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust\n Company: \n Company: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust \n Patients move between hospitals, community services, primary care and specialist teams. Improving care increasingly depends on organisations working together rather than working alone. \n As part of the St George's, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group, and working closely with partners across South West London, we’re strengthening the way we deliver care for the people and communities we serve. Backed by significant investment, evolving partnerships and ambitious plans for the future, this is a pivotal moment in our journey. \n We’re looking for an exceptional Chief Operating Officer to help shape what comes next. \n Working alongside our Managing Director and Executive Team, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across our clinical services, ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care today while helping shape how services are designed and delivered for the future. \n This is a role that combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. One day you’ll be leading operational performance across a complex acute Trust; the next you’ll be driving transformation, strengthening partnerships and creating the conditions for colleagues to deliver their very best. \n If you’re up for the challenge and motivated by improving services, developing people and bringing people together around a shared purpose, you’ll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact - for our patients, our colleagues and the communities we serve. \n The stakeholder panel will take place on 5 August 2026, followed by the interviews on 6 August 2026. Operational leadership and performance\n Lead the operational delivery of all clinical services, ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality and compassionate care. You’ll drive performance against key national and local priorities while ensuring the Trust remains resilient, responsive and prepared for future challenges. Quality, safety & patient experience\n Work alongside clinical leaders to continually improve the quality, safety and experience of care. You’ll champion a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring services meet the highest standards of governance and patient care. Strategic leadership & transformation\n Lead the Trust’s operational strategy and major transformation programmes, helping redesign services, improve patient pathways and deliver lasting improvements that support the future of healthcare across South West London. \n Build strong relationships across the South West London Integrated Care System, working with partners, regulators and local communities to improve outcomes, tackle health inequalities and deliver more joined-up care. People leadership & culture\n Provide visible, compassionate leadership that empowers colleagues to succeed. You’ll develop high-performing teams, nurture future leaders and foster an inclusive culture where people feel valued, supported and able to thrive. Financial stewardship\n Ensure sustainable service delivery through efficient resource use, protecting quality, safety and patient outcomes. \n We care for more than half a million people across South West London and Surrey, providing acute hospital services alongside a growing range of community and integrated care services. Every day, our colleagues deliver care that’s safe, compassionate and centred on the needs of the people and communities we serve. \n Our organisation is built on partnership. We work closely with local authorities, primary care, community providers and mental health services because we know that improving health doesn’t begin and end at the hospital door. \n As part of the St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group, we’re also strengthening the way we work across our hospitals, sharing expertise, developing services together and creating new opportunities to improve care for patients across South West London. \n We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we’re equally focused on what comes next. Whether that’s investing in our estate, improving operational performance or working more closely with partners across the system, we’re committed to building services that meet the changing needs of our communities. \n That’s where this role comes in. \n Like every NHS organisation, we’re facing significant challenges. We’re also fortunate to have committed colleagues, strong partnerships and a clear ambition to keep improving. We believe those things give us a strong foundation for the future, and an exciting opportunity for the person joining us as Chief Operating Officer. So, why join us?\n \n • Lead at one of the most significant periods of change in our organisation’s history.\n, • Help shape services for more than 500,000 people across South West London and Surrey.\n, • Work alongside an experienced Executive Team committed to collaborative leadership.\n, • Play a key role in delivering a £500 million investment in healthcare infrastructure.\n, • Influence how care is designed, delivered and improved across a large and diverse health economy.\n What we’re proud of\n \n, • More than7,000 colleaguesdelivering care across South West London and Surrey.\n, • Caring for over500,000 peopleevery year.\n, • Working as part of theSt George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group.\n, • Securing£500 millionto build a new Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Sutton.\n, • Strong partnerships that are helping shape more joined-up care across the health system.\n, • An Executive Team committed to collaboration, openness and continuous improvement.\n \n This advert closes on Thursday 23 Jul 2026 \n Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust \n Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n • Business: emap\n, • Brands: Property Week, AV magazine, Electronics Weekly, PTQ, Decarbonisation Technologies, Independent Retail News, DFNI Frontier, Motor Trader, Packaging News, Money Marketing, Mortgage Strategy, and Headline money.\n, • Base Location: East Croydon\n, • Employment Type: Full time, Permanent/ Hybrid\n, • Salary: £Competitive DOE + 35% Bonus\n\n \n Overall, Purpose of the Role: \n One of the most exciting roles in media and events is now available. Reporting to the Managing Director of Emap’s Emerald Division your role is to increase profits by producing, managing, and driving the growth of our events portfolio. You will be concerned with event creation, but will also have the events logistics, events marketing (Emerald), and delegate sales teams reporting to you. The brand commercial teams operate sponsorship sales, but you should be comfortable contributing to this and working in a ‘matrix’ environment. \n The role involves content and project management of a growing portfolio of events. Currently these are predominately conferences and awards, and in keeping with the pace of innovation in the events space, the Group Event Director will be a driving force behind diversifying into new events formats for an exceptional event experience. We deliver outstanding events for delegates and sponsors alike, at the same time delivering commercial success. The role of the Event Director is to bring together the team behind their vision and ensure full alignment between the quality of our events and commercial imperatives. \n \n Emap/Metropolis \n Emap is the business-to-business publishing division of Metropolis International, one of the leading media companies in the UK. You will be the Group Event Director of two of our five divisions, providing the events for some of the most interesting brands in business media. \n \n Key responsibilities: \n\n • Management of P+L for all events.\n, • Ownership of event research, validation, creative and production elements of both existing and new events.\n, • Team management.\n, • Strategic planning and vision for the future, understanding market trends, evaluating long term commercial potential, and reinforcing brand values.\n, • Part of wider Emerald division executive team managing across our business, the business revenues come from subscriptions, events, marketing solutions, and lead generation.\n\n \n Candidate profile \n\n • Ideally has worked in a media brand business, with multiple events, although we would be interested in candidates from pure-play events businesses. Your journey to Group Event Director could have come from any of the content, marketing, sales, or operations disciplines.\n, • Has launched events themselves and can demonstrate good experience of what it takes to make exceptional events happen.\n, • Excellent communicator with exceptional negotiation and influencing skills.\n, • Ability to lead a high performing team in a fast-paced environment, while working closely with others in a matrix environment.\n, • A proven track record of successfully developing individuals through first rate coaching and leadership.\n, • A problem solver who moves with pace and purpose.\n\n \n Core competencies: \n\n • Planning & organization.\n, • Setting content strategy, the vision, content direction, including new formats and features.\n, • Idea generation.\n, • Relationship building.\n, • Cost management.\n, • Ability to work at pace.\n, • Experience of coaching.\n, • Building a high performing team.\n\n \n Personal Attributes: \n\n • Professional and well- presented.\n, • Proven record of experience as an Event Director.\n, • Polite and articulate.\n, • Positive and enthusiastic attitude.\n, • Strong interpersonal skills.\n, • Strong drive and determination to succeed.\n, • Competitive and results oriented.\n, • Takes proactive approach to self – development, must demonstrate an interest in technological development.\n, • Initiative- taking and competitive nature.\n, • Appreciation of wider business strategies within EMAP and across the group.\n, • Problem solver\n\n \n The Brands you will be working with: \n \n Property Week: \n Property Week is the leading news magazine and digital news and intelligence service in the commercial and residential property market. Its audience of over 400,000 developers, agents, architects, lawyers, investors, occupiers, and suppliers such as prop tech companies rely on its high-quality news, analysis, and insight every day. Property Week currently has eleven events per year. \n \n AV Magazine \n The brand of choice for everyone involved in professional AV market. Its award scheme is the industry event of the year, with professionals from all over the world travelling to it. \n \n Electronics Weekly \n Over 150,000 design engineers worldwide look for the latest product and trend news in Electronics Weekly, its lead generation events are well known for their success. \n \n PTQ/ Decarbonisation Technologies \n Petroleum technology quarterly and its website ,Digital Refining, are a treasure trove of whitepapers and technology articles for the refining industry, its sister brand Decarbonisation Technologies works with industry to show the way to sustainable fuels and energy. Events take place in India. \n \n Motor Trader \n The most famous brand for everyone involved in the Automotive trade. It has five influential leading events per year. \n \n Independent Retail News (IRN) \n Thousands of retailers rely on IRN for product development and legal news, its award scheme brings independent outlets, multiples, and suppliers together. \n \n Duty Free News International (DFNI) \n A truly international brand reporting on the international duty-free industry, its events take place in Singapore, Barcelona, and Cannes. \n \n Packaging News \n Packaging News reports on developments across the packaging industry, it is famous for its leading position regarding sustainability in packaging, with a major conference and awards scheme in this sector. \n \n Quality Food Awards \n A year long programme, awarding hundreds of quality marks for food in the UK and Ireland. \n \n Money Marketing \n Money Marketing is a leading B2B publishing brand for UK financial advisers operating in a highly regulated environment. We currently have two conferences and a leading Awards gala dinner each year. \n \n Mortgage Strategy \n Mortgage Strategy is a leading B2B publishing brand for UK mortgage intermediaries and their suppliers. We currently have one annual conference and two leading Award gala dinners. \n \n Headline money \n Headlinemoney is a digital platform for UK financial journalists and financial services press teams and PR consultants. We currently operate the only dedicated awards to financial journalists. \n N.B. The role profile identifies the key responsibilities and competencies required in the role. It is not an exhaustive list of tasks that need to be completed. The Company reserves the right to amend the role profile as the role develops with the business. \n \n What we offer \n \n Learning & Development: \n At emap, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success. To ensure continuous growth and meet the ever-changing demands of the workplace, we provide an environment that fosters continuous development for our employees. \n Our employees are encouraged to identify their areas of personal and professional development aligned with our strategic areas, including management development, health, safety & wellbeing, sales, event management, marketing strategy, editorial, and information technology. We have a structured framework designed to help equip our employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to excel in their job roles, contributing to achieving our organisational objectives. \n To support our employees’ career development, we have designed specialised programs, as well as other stand-alone role-specific and generic courses, under the emap academy. \n \n Benefits: emap is part of Metropolis Group. Together we are committed to providing a happy and healthy place to work, so we offer fantastic benefits and perks to our employees. \n\n • 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days.\n, • One additional day of annual leave per year- Celebration Day.\n, • Health plan\n, • Life assurance\n, • Private virtual GP access\n, • Seasonal flu jabs available at the office.\n, • Continuous learning & development opportunities.\n, • In-house Excellence Awards and other innovation projects.\n, • Cycle-to-work scheme\n, • Discounted gym memberships\n, • Retail discount vouchers\n, • Rail season ticket loans\n, • Pension scheme\n, • One paid volunteer day per year\n, • Annual Summer & Winter Celebrations\n, • Work from home during August\n, • Income protection and more\n\n \n Privacy: Metropolis Group respects the privacy of every person for whom we have personal data. We comply with data protection legislation such as the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation which regulates the processing of data and ensures that your data is processed fairly and lawfully, is kept secure and only that data necessary for any processing is kept. You can see our privacy policy at www.metropolis.co.uk/privacy. \n \n Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. \n \n How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback at the application stage, however if you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted within 10 working days of your application.

Duration: An initial term of 3 years, with the possibility of reappointment Remuneration: £25,000 per annum for up to 27 days attendance, plus an additional £3,000 per annum for chairing a committee. Location: Flexible – some travel to London and other National Highways regional locations will be required. Role description National Highways is seeking a Non-Executive Board member to join its Board and to chair the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). The successful candidate, through their membership of the Board, will provide challenge and support to a wide variety of management and operational issues and contribute to the effective strategic and operational leadership of National Highways. The role of the ARC is to help National Highways in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to monitoring the integrity of the financial statements, reviewing its governance, internal control and risk management systems and monitoring the effectiveness of the internal and external audit services. The successful candidate will add value by offering independent constructive challenge to the operation of the Board, contributing towards the Board’s primary aims, which include: Providing sound advice to the Chair and Chief Executive; Preparing for and making an effective contribution to the National Highways Board and executive/ NED meetings; Dedicating time to specific projects within National Highways, providing valuable input and advice to the executive team; Maintaining appropriate links to the Department for Transport, and broader stakeholder groups to help manage the organisations reputation; Effectively discharging the duties and responsibilities of a NED and an ARC Chair; Providing strong and constructive challenges to the executive team to ensure that it delivers the approved strategy, and support the executive team in discharging their leadership responsibilities to National Highways; Collectively ensuring that decisions made by the Board follow proper procedures and are supported by sufficient high-quality information; and Ensuring that National Highways is run effectively, in line with best practice for non-departmental public bodies and Managing Public Money requirements. Person Specification and essential Criteria: An understanding of how to operate at Board level and of corporate governance with the ability to challenge and support complex delivery; A qualified accountant with relevant senior financial expertise gained within complex organisations; Experience of risk management; Strategic thinking with an ability to independently analyse complex issues and promote innovative thinking across challenging environments; Strong interpersonal skills and experience of working with stakeholders, with the ability to build relationships and to support and/or constructively challenge the executive as appropriate. Want to know more: For more information on how to apply and to access to the full candidate pack please click here Closing date for applications: Tuesday 12th December 2023.

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We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Office Manager within a reputable classic car business located in Wimbledon. This role presents a unique opportunity for a highly organised professional with strong administrative skills to support daily operations in a specialised automotive environment. The successful individual will be an integral part of a dedicated team, ensuring that the office functions efficiently and effectively. Benefits of a Office Manager: Competitive salary up to £34,000 (pro rata), dependent on experience Flexible working hours to suit your individual needs, including part-time or full-time options Opportunity to work within a well-established and respected automotive business Supportive team environment committed to organisational excellence Career development opportunities within the automotive sector Engaging role offering variety and the chance to contribute to a niche marketDuties of a Office Manager: Act as the primary executive assistant to the company leader, managing diaries and scheduling appointments Handle diverse administrative tasks including correspondence, filing, and general office support Provide HR assistance as required, supporting recruitment and employee relations Manage office facilities to ensure a smooth daily operation Oversee bookkeeping and accounts administration, with a preference for experience in Xero accounting software Arrange transport, travel bookings, and logistical requirements for the business Manage bank transactions, reconcile payments, and support financial documentation and reportingRequirements of a Office Manager: Proven experience in an administrative role, including diary management and office support Experience with bookkeeping and reconciling bank statements Familiarity with Xero accounting software is desirable but not essential Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively Excellent communication skills and a proactive work attitude Flexibility to work hours that accommodate personal commitments and business needsIf you are ready to progress your career as an Office Manager within the automotive industry, we want to hear from you. Contact Alex Perrin, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Wimbledon and London today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity. At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,800 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs

About Us Located on the iconic Cheyne Walk overlooking the River Thames, No. Fifty Cheyne is one of Chelsea's most respected neighbourhood restaurants, renowned for its seasonal British menus, carefully curated wine list and warm, attentive hospitality. Our focus is on delivering exceptional food and wine in an elegant yet relaxed setting, creating memorable experiences for both local residents and guests visiting from further afield. We take pride in sourcing outstanding produce, offering genuine hospitality and maintaining the highest standards of service. We are now looking for an experienced Senior Sommelier who shares our passion for wine, hospitality and guest experience to join our dedicated team. The Role This is a fantastic new opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of an all day dining brasserie style restaurant, situated in an affluent West London neighbourhood. As Head Chef, you'll be instrumental helping to ensure the continued exceptional standards and reputation. The Person Previous experience within busy reputable 1-2 AA Rosette + standard restaurants as a Head Chef, as well as sound knowledge of European Cuisine. An inspiring leader who will mentor, develop and help to retain a close-knit team of Chefs, BOH team members and Apprentice Chefs. Sound financial awareness with experience of being accountable for P&Ls and Food Cost. Proficient training in Food Safety, Health & Safety and HACCP. The restaurant offers a comprehensive benefits package that will be detailed during the application stages. Apply now to be considered for this Head Chef role. You'll work with quality seasonal ingredients to create European cuisine. Package of £70,000-£80,000. Circa 48 hours - 5/7 days per week. Join an employer that has gained a reputation for championing a people driven culture and fostering a sense of collaboration, through in-house training and employee initiatives. This is also an excellent opportunity to work closely with a talented Group Executive Chef, who will support with your continued career development and potential onward progression. TPBN1_UKCT

A leading FMCG food manufacturer with multiple UK sites, is seeking a high-performing Operational & Indirects Procurement Manager to take end-to-end ownership of operational category spend. In this pivotal role, the Procurement Manager will define and execute the sourcing strategy across operational goods and services, lead high-value contract negotiations, and drive continuous profit improvement initiatives. You will act as a key commercial partner across site operations, technical teams, and executive leadership to secure long-term supply stability, robust service level agreements, and maximum value. Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Manager include: • Sourcing Strategy & Supply Security: Define and implement robust procurement sourcing strategies to guarantee full availability of target operational goods and services at highly competitive input costs., • End-to-End Tendering & Negotiations: Lead complex tender processes from market mapping to award, negotiating contract terms and SLAs that deliver commercial value and long-term business stability., • Profit Improvement Plan (PIP): Continuously develop and deliver the operational procurement PIP, driving cost-reduction initiatives and sustainable value creation across operational categories., • Financial Oversight & Forecasting: Manage category budgets, produce accurate monthly forecasts, analyse cost variances, and implement corrective actions to hit financial targets., • Executive & Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare and present compelling contract award recommendations to senior leadership, serving as a trusted advisor across the business., • Supplier Performance & Cost Recovery: Partner with site operational and technical teams to manage supplier relationships, resolve service and quality issues, and proactively recover non-conformance costs. What We Are Looking For • Industry Experience: Proven operational or indirect procurement experience gained within a UK food / FMCG manufacturing or fast-moving supply chain environment., • Commercial & P&L Acumen: Strong understanding of P&L management, budget tracking, financial modelling, and risk mitigation to drive bottom-line results., • Negotiation & Influence: Demonstrated success in negotiating complex contract terms with suppliers, using structured influence to gain internal stakeholder buy-in., • Self-Starter Mentality: High autonomy and drive; a proactive professional who takes ownership of outcomes and thrives in a fast-paced environment., • Stakeholder Focus: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a strong appreciation for internal customers across site operations, technical, and executive teams., • Analytical Precision: Proficient in data analysis, IT tools, and financial evaluation to drive evidence-based commercial decisions

Officer Manager/ Business support officer Full-time – Term time 3 weeks Sept 26 Wandsworth Secondary SchoolWe are currently working with a popular Secondary school located in the borough of Wandsworth who are looking for an Office Manager/ Business support officer to join their school on a full-time basis from September 2026. The Role The school are looking for an experienced Office manager or senior Administrator to join the team in this key deputy school management role. The successful candidate will act as the central point of contact for multiple departments, providing high level operational and administrative support while closely working with the principal to ensure the school day-to day running of the school. The candidate must have school-based experience and the role will be temp to perm. Key responsibilities Take a lead role in the effective and efficient management of the school support office and reception area, assisting in the development of a professional and customer-oriented approach at all times Liaise with a small number of administrative staff and relay work requests from the SLT to other support staff across the school Facilities and Health & Safety Support Maintain key documents, calendars, compliance logs, and routine reporting under the direction of the Senior Executive Business Manager Provide administrative and operational support in monitoring the school’s health and safety logs, ensuring issues are accurately recorded, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner and adhere to statutory compliance Lead on promoting and maximising sales of the schools’ hireable spaces, ensuring a high-quality customer service is provided at all times Oversee the local management of the lettings processes through line management of local sport duty staff as well as liaison with external contractors Consistently show profit increases year on year from sales and long-term partnerships with sporting agencies Ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently applied and that liaison with the cluster finance team is regular and maintained to safeguard consistency of practice and alignment with the trust financial regulations Act as the academy’s Data Protection Lead, undertaking data protection training as required and administer the local data protection lead function including, but not limited to, all legally required Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information requests, logging of data breaches and sending out data protection reminders. Assist SLT with the induction process for new students as required and facilitate meetings with families Co-ordinate the production and circulation of key documents and other information as required As required, organise and co-ordinate planned and unplanned absence cover for all school staff under the direction of the relevant SLT member Ensure compliance and completion of all checks for contractors, volunteers, visitors, supply staff Maintain administration in compliance with GDPR and health and safety processes Work closely with the senior leaders and Cluster team, undertaking delegated responsibilities and tasks as requested Manage manual and computerised record/information systems relating to student information; ensuring the systems and procedures are fit for purpose. Analyse and evaluate data/information and produce reports/information/data as requested by senior staff Raise purchase orders, processing invoices, and maintaining office/administrative systems Support HR, finance, data, or estates administration tasks as delegated, without responsibility for decision-making To support the academy by training for and carrying out first aid duties as needed To support the school day and students by carrying out lunch duties as required (a lunch break will still be provided)About The School The school in Wandsworth is a popular secondary school within the area and has extremely ambitious headteacher who is on a mission for the school to be recognised and one of the best in the country. The school’s ethos is all about ambition, perseverance and unity within the school and the local community. It is a very popular, multi-cultural school who put equality, safeguarding and inclusion at the heart of its ethos. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients