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Our client, a high profiling technology organisation, urgently require an experienced Technical Director to run a major Maritime programme that they are delivering. In order to be successful, you will have the following background: • Background within either UK Military, or working with the Military/MoD as a customer, • Experience of acting as a senior technical authority, providing architectural leadership, • Enterprise Architecture background across software engineering and platform delivery, including cloud-hosted services, APIs, DevSecOps, CI/CD and test automation, • Experience of introducing emerging technologies including AI, ML and data enabled services, • Strong and robust stakeholder management skills, • SC Cleared Within this role, you will be responsible for: • Senior leadership role within a multi-year delivery environment, supporting thousands of uniformed personnel and civil servants, • Set the technical direction for the software house, ensuring digital products and services are aligned to MoD priorities and wider defence policy, • Define and maintain technical architecture roadmap, • Translate operational and business needs into coherent technical strategy, • Ensure that platforms, products, data, integration patterns and engineering approaches support long-term mission outcomes as well as immediate delivery priorities, • Provide technical leadership across complex code, low-code, data and platform services, • Work with stakeholders across MoD organisations, • Lead the approach surrounding modern engineering and emerging technologies, • Provide governance, assurance and risk management across the delivery portfolio, • Tech: Python, TypeScript, React, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Tekton and associated DevSecOps toolchains, Saas platforms, Microsoft Power Platform, Palantir Foundry This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a long term role, within a high profile and dynamic organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client, a high profiling technology organisation, urgently require an experienced Technical Director to run a major Maritime programme that they are delivering. • Background within either UK Military, or working with the Military/MoD as a customer, • Experience of acting as a senior technical authority, providing architectural leadership, • Enterprise Architecture background across software engineering and platform delivery, including cloud-hosted services, APIs, DevSecOps, CI/CD and test automation, • Experience of introducing emerging technologies including AI, ML and data enabled services, • Strong and robust stakeholder management skills, • SC Cleared, • Senior leadership role within a multi-year delivery environment, supporting thousands of uniformed personnel and civil servants, • Set the technical direction for the software house, ensuring digital products and services are aligned to MoD priorities and wider defence policy, • Define and maintain technical architecture roadmap, • Translate operational and business needs into coherent technical strategy, • Ensure that platforms, products, data, integration patterns and engineering approaches support long-term mission outcomes as well as immediate delivery priorities, • Provide technical leadership across complex code, low-code, data and platform services, • Work with stakeholders across MoD organisations, • Lead the approach surrounding modern engineering and emerging technologies, • Provide governance, assurance and risk management across the delivery portfolio Tech: Python, TypeScript, React, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Tekton and associated DevSecOps toolchains, Saas platforms, Microsoft Power Platform, Palantir Foundry This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a long term role, within a high profile and dynamic organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Experis UK is seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead a major Maritime programme, translating military and MoD needs into a coherent technical strategy. You will define the architecture roadmap and provide leadership across software, data, and platform services in a multi-year delivery environment. You will engage with MoD stakeholders, drive modern engineering practices, and oversee governance and risk management to ensure mission outcomes and timely delivery. #J-18808-Ljbffr

CMA Executive is partnering with a highly successful international manufacturing business to appoint a Finance Director. Operating at circa £120m revenue, the organisation has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service across global markets. With an established international footprint, extensive export activity and a diverse customer base, the business continues to invest in growth, product development and operational excellence. The opportunity has arisen following the promotion of the current Finance Director into a Managing Director role elsewhere within the wider group. As a result, the business is seeking an experienced finance leader who can build upon a strong platform and play a key role in shaping future performance and growth. Reporting to the Managing Director EMEA and forming part of the senior leadership team, the Finance Director will lead the finance function whilst partnering closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to drive business performance across the region. This is a broad and influential role, combining strategic leadership with operational involvement. You will be a trusted adviser to the Managing Director, helping shape business strategy, support commercial decision-making and ensure the continued delivery of strong financial performance. Alongside responsibility for the full finance function, the role also provides leadership oversight of IT and significant exposure to international operations, including a global manufacturing and supply chain network. We are seeking a commercially minded and technically strong finance leader with a proven track record within an international manufacturing environment. You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and bring experience leading the complete finance function with full P&L responsibility within a business of comparable scale. You are likely to offer: • Significant senior finance leadership experience within a manufacturing business, • Experience operating within an international environment, • A strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chains and inventory‑led businesses, • The ability to influence and challenge at Board level whilst remaining hands‑on when required, • Experience leading finance teams and ideally broader functions, • A collaborative leadership style with the credibility to build relationships across operational, commercial and executive stakeholders This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded international manufacturer in a genuine Board‑level leadership position. The successful candidate will join a business with a strong market position, ambitious growth plans and a proven track record of developing senior talent. The role offers significant visibility across the wider group, exposure to international operations and the opportunity to play a meaningful part in shaping the future direction of the organisation. A highly competitive package is on offer, including a base salary of £120,000-£140,000, depending on experience, bonus opportunity of up to 100%, car allowance and executive benefits. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr

CooperSurgical Fertility Solutions in Fareham, UK is seeking a Director of FP&A to lead a cross-geographical team and partner with the Global Fertility Commercial Leadership Team. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the Fertility Commercial Organization and collaborate with regional leaders to drive profitable growth and robust internal controls. The role requires 12+ years of financial experience, international exposure, and a proactive, change-driven mindset. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Support the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and the Corporate Development Director on managing internal and external strategic studies on growth strategy, market prioritization, and capital deployment prioritization for Nord Anglia Education. Represent Corporate Development and Nord Ang

We're working exclusively with an established, multi-site organisation to appoint their next Head of HR. Employing around 350 people across several UK locations, this is a successful independent business with ambitious growth plans and a culture built on trust, long-term relationships and practical leadership. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll play a key role in shaping the organisation's people strategy whilst ensuring the culture that has underpinned its success continues to thrive. This is far more than a traditional HR leadership role. We're looking for someone who enjoys being visible across the business, building trusted relationships and helping leaders develop high-performing teams. What will the Head of HR role involve? Developing and delivering a people strategy aligned to business growth Acting as a trusted adviser to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team Supporting leadership capability, succession planning and organisational development Driving employee engagement, wellbeing and retention initiatives Leading recruitment strategy and talent development Supporting organisational change across a multi-site operation Reviewing and improving HR processes to ensure they remain practical, efficient and commercially focused Leading the HR team and ensuring employment practices remain compliant Suitable Candidate for the Head of HR role: We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach. Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role .Experience supporting a growing multi-site organisation Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance people and business priorities Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Experience developing leaders and organisational capability A visible, approachable leadership style that builds trust across all levels CIPD qualification or equivalent experience Experience within distribution, logistics, wholesale, manufacturing or another operational environment would be advantageous Salary & Benefits for the role of Head of HR: £75,000 - £80,000 dependent on experience Car allowance Competitive pension Generous holiday entitlement Health and wellbeing benefits Opportunity to shape the people agenda within a growing business Why Join? This is an opportunity to join an organisation where culture genuinely matters. You'll work alongside an established leadership team, influence board-level decisions and play a significant role in helping the business continue to grow whilst protecting the values and culture that have made it successful. If you're looking for a role where you can build lasting relationships, develop leaders and make a genuine commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received

We are retained on a high-impact search for a Commercial Strategy & Propositions Director to join a growing business in the telecoms sector. This is a senior leadership appointment for an outstanding commercial operator with the credibility, strategic depth and market understanding to shape prop

CM Law Recruitment is seeking an experienced Finance Director for a leading US law firm in London.

Karibu Community Homes in London is recruiting a Finance Director to lead the finance and IT functions, ensuring robust governance and strong financial performance. You will act as a trusted adviser to the Board and Executive Team, shaping strategy and providing strategic insight for decisions.

Director, International Data Strategy & ExecutionApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: London United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 26981331Citi is undertaking a multi-year, global data transformation to address regulatory findings and support key commer

Snyk is seeking an experienced Talent Business Partner Director (HRBP) to serve as the strategic people partner to Snyk's global R&D organization—engineering, product, and design teams building the developer security platform. You’ll sit with senior leaders as a trusted advisor on talent strateg

Media Strategy Director | 3-Month Contract | ASAP Start. I'm supporting a leading digital agency looking for a Media Strategy Director to join on an initial 3-month contract. This role will focus on shaping media strategy across retail/eCommerce and publishing brands, working closely with Paid Sear

Vantage Data Centers in London seeks a Director of Treasury to lead global cash management, funding strategies and financial risk mitigation.

Core3 is seeking an FP&A Director for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Central London with hybrid working and occasional travel to London.

WPP Production in London is seeking a Global Growth Business Director to shape growth strategy, win high-value opportunities, and deepen key client relationships across the network.

Globe Locums is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join the Executive Leadership Team and steer financial strategy, governance and commercial performance across its UK, India and Australia operations.

Dentsu seeks a Media Strategy Director for Carat, London/Amsterdam, in a permanent hybrid role. Lead multi-market strategy, apply analytics, and contribute to thought leadership.

EY is seeking a Director to lead the UK Data Incident Investigations Strategic Lead capability across London, Manchester or Scotland.

Moneybox is seeking a Director of Treasury to drive treasury strategy and deliver best-in-class operations and governance.

WSP, a leading consultancy, is seeking a Director to expand its Life Sciences real estate advisory across England.

Citibank (Switzerland) AG in London seeks a Director for Corporate FX Sales to lead client coverage and originate alpha solutions.

Starcom is seeking a Global Retail Media Director to shape the future of retail media for leading snacking brands. This role will drive global strategy, partner with senior stakeholders, and steer growth across major commerce platforms worldwide.

SharkNinja is seeking a Social Creative Strategy Director for EMEA, based in London or Paris.

Moody's in London seeks a Global Business Director to lead the strategic banking relationships, focusing on major customers including Japanese banks. The role requires building and executing global account strategy, serving as a trusted advisor to Banking C-suites, and expanding Moody's value throug

UBS in London is seeking an experienced investment banker to join the Healthcare team, focusing on biopharma clients across strategic and financing matters, including M&A, ECM and capital markets.You will lead client materials, coordinate multi‑stream execution with senior bankers, product partner

Director, Epidemiology & Evidence Strategy. We are partnering with a large, global pharmaceutical organisation to appoint a Director, Epidemiology & Evidence Strategy to lead epidemiological input across a confidential portfolio of late-stage assets. This is a senior scientific leadership role, resp

Elsevier is seeking a Director of Data Science – Search & Evaluation to guide strategic direction, technical vision, and organizational growth of the Search & Evaluation function.

Zenith International is hiring a Global Digital Business Director to lead a high-impact operation spanning multiple markets and channels. Shape strategy, inspire teams and deliver meaningful outcomes for a premium lifestyle brand with a heritage across fashion, accessories, home, fragrance and hospi

Bonhill Partners in London is seeking a Head of Cloud (Director level) to lead the bank’s cloud strategy, architecture, and execution across private, public and hybrid environments.

PA Consulting is seeking a Consulting Director to build and lead a high-impact AI deployment unit.

United Kingdom is seeking a Director of Solutions Engineering for the UKI region.

Moriati Digital Recruitment is seeking a Director of Audience Intelligence & Data Strategy to lead the shaping of audience, insight and data capabilities across international markets. The role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, product innovation and market development in a global medi

As our Commerce & Retail Strategy Director, you will be strengthening brand and product discoverability across retail, commerce, marketplace, and retail media environments - where consumer decisions are made and where AI systems may source or validate product information. Candidates whose experience

CreateFuture is seeking an experienced AWS consulting leader to guide enterprise clients from strategy to delivery.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy Director to lead a high-profile national agenda at the intersection of environmental protection and public health, shaping policy for England on water quality and related areas.

MARKET TALENT is recruiting for a well established international bank in London seeking a Head of Treasury to lead liquidity, balance sheet strategy and funding across the UK operation.

DEPT® is seeking a Strategy Director, Media in London/Manchester to lead senior-level media strategy for one of our high-profile accounts. You will steer long-term strategy while maintaining hands-on leadership on large activations, ensuring actionable direction and measurable business impact.

Sony Interactive Entertainment seeks a Director of IT Core Infrastructure to lead strategy, delivery, and operations of foundational infrastructure services worldwide. Reporting to the Senior Director of IT, you will translate business priorities into a cohesive infrastructure roadmap, standardize e

Investigo is recruiting a Finance Director for a high-growth Tech/SaaS scale-up in London with hybrid working.

United Kingdom seeks a Director of Sales for EMEA to drive revenue growth, expand markets, and ensure customer excellence across Class III casino games.

ICE Clear Europe Limited is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to lead the EMEA audit mandate across multiple entities, ensuring risk-based planning, quality delivery and regulatory alignment.

Starcom in London is hiring a Global Retail Media Director to shape the future of retail media for snacking brands. You will influence global strategy, partner with senior stakeholders, and drive growth across markets, linking media, commerce, data and technology to create compelling consumer experi

SetSales, part of United Media, is seeking a Finance Director to lead our financial strategy from our HQ in London. You should have an accounting background with Big Four experience and prior CFO/Finance Director roles in SMEs.

A leading data science firm in London is looking for a Director of Data Science to enhance Data Science methods and lead multiple teams.

AND Digital in the United Kingdom is seeking a Solution Director – Data & AI to shape and grow the Data & AI business within our Club model. You’ll define go-to-market strategy, build partnerships, and guide delivery while acting as a senior advisor to clients.

Fourth LTD is seeking a Director, People Partnering to shape and execute the people strategy across multiple regions. You will advise senior leadership, lead HRBPs, and ensure excellence in organisational design, talent strategy, employee relations, and performance management in a global context.

Innovid, a leading independent omnichannel ad tech platform, seeks a Senior Director, HR to lead the global People function for EMEA. You will partner with managers and employees across the region, shaping strategy and ensuring compliant, scalable HR processes that translate global programs locally.