18 executive jobs found

Executive Director, Housing Location: London Rate: £900 - £1100 per day Contract: 12 - Months Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a local authority to appoint an Interim Executive Director for Housing. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving delivery of the council's housing priorities, improving services, and ensuring strong governance, performance and compliance. You will lead housing strategy and operations across key areas including homelessness and temporary accommodation, private sector housing, housing management, and the asset management of residential stock including repairs and planned maintenance. Responsibilities include Executive leadership across Housing, working as part of the organisation's senior management team Oversight of housing strategy including housing needs, homelessness, temporary accommodation and private sector housing Leadership of housing management services across social rented and leasehold homes Strategic direction for asset...

Our client, a housing and community services provider in Manchester, is seeking an experienced Interim Director of IT, Data & Performance to lead their IT, Data and Insight & Innovation function for an initial 6-month contract. The role * Lead the technology, data and performance strategy * Own cyber security strategy, including audits and testing * Oversee the architecture roadmap and IT change/release management * Ensure compliance with IT and data protection legislation * Drive the data strategy, including governance and data quality * Lead the Business Intelligence function * Maintain KPI tracking and performance reporting * Manage the team through the interim period * Report to the Board on performance What you'll need * Proven Director-level experience in IT, Data and Performance * ITIL or CoBIT certification (or equivalent) * Available at short notice James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to...

Interim Director of Adult Social Services Pay Rate: £900–£975 per day Umbrella, dependent on experience Working Pattern: 5 days per week Hybrid Working: 2–3 days per week in the office The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and strategic Interim Director of Adult Social Services to provide senior leadership across Adult Social Care, ensuring high-quality, person-centred services that improve outcomes, promote independence and meet statutory responsibilities. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for service transformation, safeguarding, commissioning, partnership working, performance improvement, governance and financial management. Key Responsibilities Lead the Council’s Adult Social Care strategy and transformation agenda. Provide strategic oversight of Adult Safeguarding, DoLS, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Social Work, Hospital Interface, Reablement, Day Services, Internal Provider Services and Quality Assurance. Ensure compliance with the...

Interim Director of Adult Social Services Location: West Midlands / Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially, with potential for extension Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Working pattern: 5 days per week, with approximately 2–3 days in the office Rate: £900–£975 per day Umbrella, depending on experience IR35: Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Adult Social Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across a large local authority's Adult Social Care services. This is a senior interim leadership position requiring an individual with substantial experience at Director, DASS, Deputy Director or Assistant Director level within Adult Social Care. The successful candidate will lead a broad portfolio of services, ensuring high-quality, person-centred provision while maintaining strong statutory compliance, financial control, performance and safeguarding arrangements. Key responsibilities * Provide strategic leadership for the Council's Adult...

Interim Director of Adult Social Services Pay Rate: £900 - £975 Umbrella (Dependant on Experience) Working Arrangements: 5 days per week Hybrid Arrangements: Hybrid 2-3 days a week in the office The Director of Adult Social Care provides strategic leadership across Adult Social Care services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support that meets statutory responsibilities, improves outcomes, and promotes independence for residents. The role leads service transformation, safeguarding, partnership working, commissioning, and performance improvement while ensuring effective governance and financial stewardship. Key Responsibilities - Lead and deliver the Council's Adult Social Care strategy and transformation agenda. - Provide oversight of Adult Safeguarding, DoLS, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Social Work, Hospital Interface, Reablement, Day Services, Internal Provider Services, and Quality Assurance. - Ensure compliance with the Care Act 2014 and...

Director of Adult Social Services Shropshire £(Apply online only) day rate Hybrid 2-3 days a week in the office The Director of Adult Social Care provides strategic leadership across Adult Social Care services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support that meets statutory responsibilities, improves outcomes, and promotes independence for residents. The role leads service transformation, safeguarding, partnership working, commissioning, and performance improvement while ensuring effective governance and financial stewardship. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver the Council's Adult Social Care strategy and transformation agenda. Provide oversight of Adult Safeguarding, DoLS, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Social Work, Hospital Interface, Reablement, Day Services, Internal Provider Services, and Quality Assurance. Ensure compliance with the Care Act 2014 and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. Drive service improvement, innovation,...

SF Recruitment is working with a private equity backed service business in search of a Finance Director to join their team in Lincolnshire on a interim basis. Reporting into the CEO, the Finance Director will drive forward a best-in-class finance capability across a multi-entity and multi-site portfolio. This role sits at the centre of financial operations, acting as the key business partner to the CEO and senior leadership team while ensuring robust reporting, scalable processes, and proactive performance insight across the group. The successful Finance Director will be a motivated, technically astute qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA). You will have experience in multi-site environments and creating consolidated group reporting packs. It would be advantageous if you have worked in a PE/ lender backed organisation. Key responsibilities: - Cash flow management - Budgeting and forecasting - Financial reporting and analysis - Oversee audit preparation and statutory...

Interim Assistant Director, Education Strategy, Access and Inclusion Recruitment partner: We Do Social Work Recruitment Lead strategic education services and improve outcomes for children and young people We Do Social Work Recruitment is working with a local authority to identify an exceptional senior education leader for the role of Interim Assistant Director, Education Strategy, Access and Inclusion. This is a significant leadership opportunity to shape education strategy, inclusion and access, ensuring children and young people receive high-quality education and the right support at the right time. As part of the senior management team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio including pupil place planning, education sufficiency, school admissions, SEND, Educational Psychology, Virtual School, inclusion, outreach and services for vulnerable pupils. About the role You will provide strategic leadership for education strategy and...

Location: Shrewsbury On-site requirement: Three days per week Contract: Initial three months, with potential to extend Start date: Immediate Rate: competitive, inside IR35, depending on experience We are seeking an experienced Interim Deputy Group Chief Governance Officer to provide senior leadership across the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Community and Hospitals NHS Group. This is a critical interim appointment supporting the alignment of governance arrangements across two statutory NHS organisations. The successful candidate will provide leadership and stability while the permanent recruitment process is undertaken. Key objectives * Lead the programme of work to align governance arrangements across the Group. * Develop the proposed Group Governance structure and operating model. * Initiate and lead the associated organisational change and consultation process. * Review existing governance structures, reporting lines, accountabilities and...

Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim) 9 Month Contract | September 2026 Start Up to £900 per day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) West Midlands Hybrid Working (3 days on site) CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing ASAP. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim) to take the lead on a once-in-a-generation programme of regeneration, transport investment and place-making. Reporting directly to the Director of Growth & Place, you will provide senior programme leadership across a portfolio of high-profile projects that will transform communities, drive economic growth and create long-term investment opportunities. You will be at the centre of a complex and fast-moving agenda, ensuring major infrastructure investments are translated into tangible outcomes. With key transport milestones approaching and ambitious regeneration plans underway, this is a highly visible assignment...

Job Title: DV Cleared Director of Security Function Location: London Duration: 6 months possible extension Must be willing and eligible to go through DV Clearance Operating in a highly regulated, security-sensitive environment, Our Client delivers critical services where the protection of people, information, assets and operations is non-negotiable. If you're a strategic security leader who can turn complex risk into clear governance-and embed security as a business enabler-this is a role with real purpose and measurable impact What you'll be doing: Own and drive the Sector Security Strategy, aligned to business objectives, customer requirements and regulatory obligations Provide senior-level security leadership and assurance to the Senior Leadership Team, advising on security risks, emerging threats and compliance matters Establish and maintain security governance frameworks, policies and standards across Physical, Personnel, Information and Cyber Security disciplines Lead...

Our client is seeking an experienced and immediately available Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to provide strategic and operational cyber security leadership during a critical phase of security and risk maturity. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned security leader who has operated within complex, highly regulated, research-led, public sector or mission-driven environments. Experience across sectors such as Higher Education, Charity, Research & Development, Scientific Research, Government, Not-for-Profit, Public Sector or Similar Organisations would be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and enhancing the organisation's cyber security capability across operational security, governance, risk management, cyber assurance, security strategy and stakeholder engagement. The organisation currently operates within a managed SOC environment, and the incoming CISO will be expected to maximise the effectiveness of...

We're keen to speak with senior leaders who can demonstrate: * Significant strategic leadership experience within Housing. * Strong knowledge of housing legislation and statutory housing services. * Experience leading Housing Options, Homelessness, Strategic Housing and/or Private Sector Housing services. * A successful track record of working with Registered Providers and external partners. * Experience advising elected Members and operating confidently within a political environment. * Excellent leadership, partnership and stakeholder management skills. * The ability to contribute strategically as part of a high-performing corporate leadership team

Interim Site Director – Food Manufacturing (6-Month Initial Contract) - Leicestershire Day Rate - £NEG on Experience Overview An exciting opportunity for an experienced Interim Site Director to lead the turnaround of an underperforming food manufacturing facility. This role will focus on transforming site performance, driving operational excellence and increasing production capacity to deliver a high-performing, efficient operation. Key Responsibilities Lead the turnaround of a low-capacity manufacturing site, driving performance to full operational capability. Take full accountability for site performance, including operational, financial and people metrics. Develop and deliver a clear turnaround strategy focused on productivity, efficiency and profitability. Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation across all manufacturing operations. Own and manage the site’s P&L, identifying opportunities to improve margins and reduce costs. Build a high-performance...

Personal Assistant to Director Calling all exceptional Personal Assistants! Are you a proactive, highly organised PA who loves being at the heart of a busy, fast-paced directorate? If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely add value, influence priorities, and become a trusted partner to a senior leader, this could be the perfect opportunity. This isn't a traditional PA role centred around diary management and travel bookings. This high energy Director is looking for a bright, capable and forward thinking Personal Assistant who can provide high level coordination, anticipate needs, and help keep the wider directorate running smoothly. You'll act as a key support to both the Director and leadership team, ensuring priorities stay aligned, information flows effectively, and plans are delivered with professionalism and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities • Providing dedicated Personal Assistant support to the Director and wider leadership team • Coordinating activities...

HEAD OF ASSET MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT - SOCIAL HOUSING Manchester City Council Location: Blackley, Manchester Rate: £450-£500 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 6 Months Working pattern: Hybrid, with 2-3 days per week on-site ABOUT THE ROLE Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced Head of Asset Management and Investment to lead the strategic management of its £1 billion council housing portfolio. Reporting to the Strategic Lead for Repairs and Assets, you will lead the Council's housing asset and investment strategy. You will use stock-condition data, regulatory requirements and resident priorities to shape long-term investment plans and improve asset performance. The portfolio also includes approximately 2,500 homes operating under a PFI arrangement. This position requires a senior social housing asset leader who can work effectively with elected members, residents, contractors, senior leaders and partner organisations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the Council's...

Surrey | Hybrid Working | Interim Contract until March 2027 | £600 to £800 per day Umbrella Are you an experienced transformation leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children, young people and families? We are working in partnership with a leading local authority to recruit an Interim Programme Lead to deliver a high-profile transformation programme across Children's Social Care, Early Help and the wider directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex, system-wide change, working alongside senior leaders to shape and deliver ambitious transformation that will improve services, drive efficiencies and deliver lasting benefits for children and families. The Role Reporting to the Assistant Director of Transformation, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a significant programme of change, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to the council's wider priorities. You will lead a team of Programme,...

FINANCE DIRECTOR Interim to Permanent | Warwickshire | On-site Immediate or short-notice start required The opportunity An established SME manufacturer in the Warwickshire area is seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Finance Director or Senior Financial Controller to lead a significant finance transformation. The role will begin on an interim basis, with a genuine opportunity to move into the permanent Finance Director position. The immediate priority is to create a fully standalone finance function, transitioning the business away from its current shared-service arrangement. You will take ownership of the separation, establish the right controls and reporting, recruit and develop the finance team, and ensure the function can operate independently. This is a broad SME leadership role for someone who can move comfortably between detailed financial delivery and strategic commercial support. You will work closely with the leadership team, bringing greater financial...