14 jobs found in Kingston upon Thames

Director of Finance - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Director of Finance to provide senior leadership across the Resources Service Area during a critical transition period. This is a high-profile interim assignment focused on leading the Council's financial management through year end and into the next budget setting cycle, while supporting the organisation through a significant finance system transition. What's on Offer Rate: £900 per day, inside IR35 Hours: 35 per week Contract length: 3-6 months initially Working pattern: Hybrid Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the Council's finance function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial services aligned with the organisation's core values. You will work alongside the outgoing post holder during a structured handover period to secure organisational knowledge and ensure continuity of...

Oversight and Controls VP London/Hybrid 12 months contract Day rate from £550 via Umbrella Company dependant on experience Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for an Oversight and Controls VP...

EU Oversight and Controls VP London/Hybrid 12 months contract Day rate £675 via Umbrella Company Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for an EU Oversight and Controls VP on an initial 12-month...

Interim Director – London - Hybrid Job description BDO Regulatory Solutions are currently recruiting for a Director to join our client, an Insurance firm, based in London. We are offering an initial 3 – 4 month contract starting in March with an excellent day rate, employed via an Umbrella company. About the role: Our client is seeking an experienced senior Compliance leader to step in on an interim basis and take full ownership of UK Compliance operations. This role will stabilise, lead, and oversee multiple business units while the organisation completes its permanent hiring process. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished Compliance professional within the insurance sector, confident operating at Director level, and capable of navigating a complex, international stakeholder landscape. This is a hands on, senior operational leadership role designed for someone who can quickly establish control, drive clarity, and maintain a high standard of regulatory compliance...

Interim Director of Environment & Waste Location: Home Counties (Hybrid) Contract: Interim (initial 6 months, with potential extension) Day Rate: £700 per day (Inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking senior Place‑based leader to join a UK local authority as their Interim Director of Environment & Waste. This is a high‑impact role providing strategic leadership across environmental, waste and regulatory services, with a strong focus on sustainability, performance, compliance and service transformation. About the Interim Director of Environment & Waste role: Provide strategic leadership as part of the council’s Senior Leadership Team, ensuring environmental and waste priorities align with wider corporate objectives and the Medium‑Term Financial Plan. Oversee the Environment & Waste portfolio, including Waste Collection & Disposal, Environmental Services, Regulatory and associated Place‑based functions. Lead the development and...

Finance Director Initial 6 month FTC The Role We're looking for a commercially sharp Finance Director ready to step beyond traditional finance and take full ownership of business performance. This role will suit someone who has mastered the numbers, understands how value is created operationally, and is ready to lead across revenue, cost, deals, people, and outcomes. You'll set financial strategy, drive budgeting and forecasting, strengthen governance, and deliver clear insight to support sustainable growth. The role also spans investment decisions, acquisitions, commercial negotiations, and continuous improvement of systems, processes, and reporting. You'll build a high‑performing team and raise the standard of data and decision‑making across the organisation. For the right person, this is a genuine pathway from FD to MD, offering influence, visibility, and long‑term upside. Key Responsibilities Lead the financial strategy and operating model, ensuring alignment with...

Global Strategic Programme Communications Associate Director / London / £800 - £1000 per day (Umbrella rate) Overview:   A large consultancy practice are currently seeking a Global Strategic Programme Communications Associate Director to Develop and own the communications strategy for a major Global Markets programme.   This is an excellent opportunity to excel your career with a growing organisation   Role & Responsibilities: Identify key internal stakeholders and tailor communications to different audiences within Global Markets. Act as a liaison between programme leadership, communications teams, and broader business stakeholders. Develop and own the communications strategy for a major Global Markets programme, aligned to CE and senior leadership priorities. Translate complex strategic, operational, or regulatory change into clear, compelling narratives for internal audiences. Ensure consistency of messaging across leadership communications, programme updates, and...

Interim Financial Controller Location: Farnborough (Hybrid) Day rate: £550-£750 Duration: 3-6 month assignment Overview A large, complex UK organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to provide senior financial leadership during a period of operational focus and finance transformation. This role carries responsibility for financial control, consolidated reporting, forecasting, and supporting commercial decision-making across a multi-entity environment. The Interim Financial Controller will work closely with the Finance Director and senior leadership team to ensure robust financial governance, clear performance insight, and delivery of key finance initiatives. The assignment requires a hands-on, delivery-focused interim who can quickly establish control, build credibility with stakeholders, and add value from day one. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Governance Own and maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring...

Programme Director Must have an Active SC Clearance as a minimum and be willing to attain DV A senior leadership opportunity has arisen for a Programme Director to lead a major improvement programme delivering into the MOD. This role sits at the heart of Defence and National Security delivery and requires a confident leader who can drive delivery excellence, strengthen customer relationships, and set clear strategic direction across complex programmes. About the Role - Programme Director As a Programme Director, you will take overall accountability for programme improvement, delivery performance, and financial control across a major MOD engagement. You will lead large multi discipline delivery teams and align internal enabling services to support consistent, high quality outcomes. The role includes senior engagement with MOD 1 and 2 star stakeholders, SROs, and wider governance forums at UK and European level. You will own programme governance, risk, issues, dependencies,...

Head of IT Shared Services About the Role We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Head of IT Shared Services to lead the delivery, performance, and continuous improvement of shared IT operations. This senior role oversees IT support teams, ensures service excellence aligned with ITIL best practice, and manages a portfolio of suppliers and contracts to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for shared IT services across the organisation, ensuring reliable, secure, and customer-focused service delivery. Manage and develop IT support teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continual service improvement. Oversee the full lifecycle of ITIL-aligned processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Level Management. Lead and manage an annual IT operational budget exceeding £1 million, ensuring effective forecasting, cost control, and value for money. Manage relationships...

Role: Director of People Location: Cheshire / Hybrid End Date: May 2026 Rate: £975 - Daily Rate – Umbrella We are working with a large, high-profile local authority in the North West to appoint an outstanding Director of People to join its Corporate Leadership Team at a pivotal point of organisational transformation. This is a rare opportunity to lead a broad People, HR, OD and Customer Services portfolio within a complex, politically led environment, shaping workforce strategy, organisational culture and customer experience at scale. The Role Reporting to the Executive Director of Resources, you will: * Provide strategic leadership on workforce planning, organisational design, talent, culture and EDI * Lead the delivery of a modern, customer-focused People and Customer Services function * Act as a trusted adviser to Members, the Chief Executive and senior leaders on people, culture and organisational change * Drive the implementation of the Workforce Strategy in support of...

Director of People Cheshire East Council Interim Contract – 6+ Months (Ongoing) Working Pattern: Tuesday–Thursday on site, with additional days based on business need. Flexibility is available, including reduced weeks where business needs allow. We would consider a 9-day fortnight or a 4-day week for the right candidate. Overview Cheshire East Council is seeking an experienced Director of People to join on an interim basis and provide senior leadership across HR and Organisational Development during a period of transformation. The current substantive role combines People and Customer Experience. To ensure dedicated focus on HR and OD priorities, Customer Experience will be temporarily managed elsewhere, allowing this role to concentrate fully on the People agenda. Key Responsibilities * Conduct a rapid review of all HR policies, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with organisational priorities * Lead and support service redesign and restructuring...

Director of People We are recruiting an experienced senior leader to head our People function and drive workforce strategy, organisational development and culture across a large, complex organisation. You will lead HR, organisational development and customer services, ensuring a skilled, engaged and inclusive workforce that supports strategic priorities and transformation. This role will shape organisational culture, deliver workforce planning and talent strategies, and provide expert advice to senior leadership on people, culture and customer engagement. Key requirements: Senior leadership experience in HR, organisational development or people strategy Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience Proven experience leading large teams and driving organisational change Strong knowledge of employment law, EDI, workforce planning and employee engagement Excellent communication, influencing and leadership skills This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for a...

A well-established manufacturing business based in Rochdale is seeking an Interim Finance Director to support the business through a critical 8-month period. This is a hands-on leadership role, taking full ownership of the finance function while partnering closely with the MD and senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities: * Full responsibility for the finance function (financial control, reporting, cashflow) * Lead and develop an on-site finance team * Own budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management * Support operational decision-making in a manufacturing environment * Improve financial processes, controls and MI * Act as a strategic partner to the MD and Board * Liaise with external stakeholders (auditors, banks, advisors) Required Experience: * Proven experience as a Finance Director / Senior Finance Lead * Strong background in manufacturing or industrial environments * Comfortable operating at both...