7 skilled operative jobs found

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic senior leader to join a local authority in Berkshire as Director of Housing Services. This key role will provide leadership across housing and landlord services, setting the strategic framework that supports the Council's corporate priorities while ensuring regulatory compliance, resident safety and continuous performance improvement. Reporting to the Executive Director and operating as part of the Council's senior leadership team, you will lead the delivery of housing strategies and oversee significant transformation and improvement programmes. A major priority will be responding to the Regulator of Social Housing judgement (June 2025), driving demonstrable improvement across compliance, governance, assurance and service delivery. You will be responsible for developing the Council's Housing Strategy and the 30-year HRA Business Plan, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and investment in housing quality, damp and mould...

We're recruiting a Service Director - Waste & Environment to provide strategic leadership across a broad and high-profile portfolio of environmental, regulatory and place-based services. This is a key corporate leadership role, responsible for leading Environmental Services, Regulatory Services, Heritage & Green and Blue Infrastructure, Waste and Place Clienting, Climate Change and Emergency Planning. The role will drive service performance, continuous improvement and collaboration across partners, contractors and stakeholders, ensuring services deliver against corporate priorities, statutory duties and financial constraints. The Role ·Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction across Waste & Environment services. ·Lead and manage Environmental Services, Regulatory Services, Heritage & Green and Blue Infrastructure, Waste and Place Clienting, Climate Change and Emergency Planning teams. ·Deliver the Council's corporate vision, strategic objectives...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...