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Teachers Required - Kent & South East London \n Exciting Teaching Opportunities Available for September and Ongoing Starts! \n Are you an inspiring educator looking for your next teaching role? We are partnering with a range of successful and supportive secondary schools across Kent and South East London who are seeking talented and dedicated teachers to join their teams. \n We are currently recruiting for the following positions: \n\n • Head of Geography\n, • Geography Teacher\n, • Religious Education Teacher\n, • History Teacher\n, • Spanish Teacher\n, • Criminology Teacher\n\n \n Who Are We? \n Academics is a leading national academic jobs agency, specialising in the recruitment of permanent, long term and daily supply teacher jobs and education support staff for vacancies in Children's Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Further Education establishments. \n \n What We Offer: \n\n • Permanent, long-term and temporary opportunities\n, • Full-time and part-time positions available\n, • Competitive salaries and daily rates\n, • Opportunities across a variety of high-performing and inclusive schools\n, • Career progression opportunities, including middle and senior leadership roles\n, • Dedicated support from experienced education recruitment consultants\n\n \n The Ideal Candidate: \n\n • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (where applicable)\n, • Has experience teaching their specialist subject at secondary level\n, • Demonstrates excellent classroom management and communication skills\n, • Is passionate about delivering engaging and high-quality lessons.\n, • Has a commitment to supporting student achievement and wellbeing.\n\n \n Location: \n We are working with schools across: \n Dartford \n Gravesend \n Medway \n Bexley \n \n Apply Today: \n Whether you are an experienced teacher, middle leader or an ECT looking to start your teaching career, we would love to hear from you. \n Submit your CV today to discuss current vacancies and upcoming opportunities across Kent and South East London.

Construction / Building Services | Private Equity | Turnaround \n \n Strategic Finance Leadership. Business Transformation. Operational Impact. \n Are you a commercially sharp CFO or experienced Finance Director ready to play a pivotal role in rebuilding, transforming and scaling a Private Equity-backed business? \n We are now seeking a high-calibre Finance Director with strong construction, engineering or building services experience and a sound understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting. \n This is not a step-up opportunity or a role for someone who wants to oversee an already polished finance function. We are hiring an experienced finance leader who has previously operated as the number-one finance person within a business and already has the playbook required to lead change, strengthen controls and help rebuild the financial infrastructure. \n You will partner closely with the Managing Director and Private Equity stakeholders to drive financial excellence, improve operational performance and support ambitious long-term growth. \n This is a genuinely hands-on, high-impact leadership role within a fast-paced SME. You will operate at board level while remaining close enough to the detail to understand the numbers, challenge processes and support the team in delivering the basics brilliantly. \n The Role at a Glance \n Role: CFO / Finance Director - Qualified \n Location: Dartford, Kent - Hybrid, with at least three days per week at HQ \n Package: Competitive Base Salary + 15% Annual Bonus Paid Quarterly + Car Allowance, Pension and Extensive Benefits \n Your Background: Proven experience as a Finance Director, CFO or number-one finance leader within a turnaround, Private Equity-backed or high-change SME. \n Core Skills: ACA or ACCA qualified | Construction or Engineering Accounting | Percentage-of-Completion Accounting | Cash and Working Capital | Transformation | Team Leadership \n The Opportunity: \n Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the entire finance function and act as a strategic partner to the MD, senior leadership team and Private Equity owners. \n You will bring clarity, discipline and commercial insight to the organisation while establishing the controls, reporting and financial infrastructure required to support future growth. \n This role requires someone who can operate strategically at director and board level while remaining willing to work through the underlying detail. You will not simply manage the finance function; you will strengthen, reshape and modernise it. \n • Provide strategic financial leadership to the Managing Director, leadership team and Private Equity stakeholders. \n • Take full ownership of FP&A, financial control, management reporting, compliance, audit and tax. \n • Deliver accurate, insightful and timely monthly management accounts. \n • Lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and long-term financial planning. \n • Improve cash flow, working capital, credit control and debt recovery. \n • Strengthen financial controls, governance, systems and core processes. \n • Provide robust commercial analysis to support operational and investment decisions. \n • Develop performance targets and value-creation initiatives across the business. \n • Prepare high-quality board packs and investor reporting. \n • Manage relationships with Private Equity stakeholders, auditors, banks and external advisors. \n • Support the business through restructuring, transformation and future growth. \n • Drive cost reduction, margin improvement and stronger P&L performance. \n • Lead and develop the finance team, setting high standards while providing the support required for them to succeed. \n • Explore opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, AI and smarter use of financial technology. \n About You: \n You are a commercially astute, technically credible and execution-focused finance leader who thrives in high-change, performance-driven environments. \n Crucially, you have already operated as a Finance Director, CFO or number-one finance leader within an entity. This is not a first FD appointment or a conventional career-progression role. You will arrive with the experience, judgement and confidence to take ownership from the outset. \n • ACA or ACCA qualification. \n • Significant post-qualified experience, ideally including 10+ years in progressively senior finance roles. \n • Previous experience as a Finance Director, CFO, Head of Finance or senior finance leader with full ownership of the function. \n • Strong knowledge of double-entry accounting and core financial controls. \n • Practical experience of construction, engineering, building services or project-based accounting. \n • A strong understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting, contract accounting and revenue recognition. \n • Experience operating within a turnaround, restructuring or major business-transformation environment. \n • A track record of improving profitability, cash flow and working-capital performance. \n • Strong financial modelling, forecasting and performance-management capability. \n • Experience of leading and developing a sizeable finance team. \n • The ability to move confidently between strategic leadership and detailed operational problem-solving. \n • Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills. \n • Fluent written and spoken English. \n A background in lift services is not essential. However, you must have experience in engineering, construction, building services, field services or a similarly project-led environment. \n We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we will process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. You may be contacted by email, text or telephone as part of the recruitment process. \n Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy and Notice on our website for further details. \n For pre-application questions, please contact us quoting the job title and reference. \n Good luck, Team RR.

TPF Recruitment is supporting a fantastic firm of chartered accountants who are looking for a Tax Partner Designate to join their team based in Gravesend, Kent. This position will be built around the candidates experience and aspirations, and can be personal tax or corporate tax focused, or a mixed tax position. \n \n As a Tax Partner Designate, you will work closely with the Tax Partners and wider Partners within the business, servicing a portfolio of owner managed businesses. You will be supported by an experienced team around you, and have lots of autonomy for your portfolio. \n\n • Developing personal or corporate tax efficient strategies \n, • Providing support to clients with complex UK and International tax issues\n, • Corporate- Dealing with basic tax planning, cross-border tax structuring and deal tax structuring activities, restructuring, R&D, EIS, capital allowances) \n, • Personal- Supporting the Head of Tax regarding tax projects for individuals (eg, dividend planning, CGT, trusts, Non domicile, VCT, IHT)\n, • Overseeing a team of junior tax staff\n, • Ensuring that the quality of personal tax & corporate tax work is done to agreed cost and timescales\n, • Working with the Tax Partners to grow and develop the firm, and increase advisory services to clients.\n, • Engaging with local referrers and other external third-parties regarding business development.\n, • Confidently explaining tax issues and options to clients in a non-technical manner, and presenting to small groups in client workshops or internal training courses.\n\n Requirements\n Tax Partner Designate Gravesend \n\n • CTA/ ACA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Experience of working in tax and a demonstrable passion for working with, clients in the public and third sector.\n, • Experience of a client or customer facing role.\n, • Proven experience in client handling and managing a busy portfolio. \n, • Interest in building client relationships in order to generate fee-paying work.\n, • Experience of operating, or an exhibited ability to operate, at a Tax Manager or Associate Director level within a busy professional practice.\nBenefits\n Tax Partner Designate Gravesend \n\n • £80,000- £100,000+ per annum\n, • Parking\n, • 25 days annual leave+ bank holidays\n, • Competitive Pension\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Additional benefits!\n

JG230 – Forklift EngineerLocation: DartfordSalary: £30,000 - £37,500 + Overtime + BenefitsOverview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Forklift Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to long/short term machines and customers owned equipment. Ensuring best practice with quality and professionalism are met at all times and to maintain customer satisfaction.Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.\n, • Carrying out routine maintenance.\n, • Checking oil and fuel levels.\n, • Checking all related hoses and connections.\n, • Steering and brake checks.\n, • Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc.\n, • Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements.\n, • Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.\n, • Acting as the face of the company and therefore acting as a brand ambassador.\n\n Skills and Qualifications: \n\n • A good mechanical engineering background is essential.\n, • Customer focused.\n, • Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis where required.\n, • Excellent time management skills\n, • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.\n, • Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.\n, • Full UK driving licence.\n\n Location: DartfordSalary: £30,000 - £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits

Marketing and Communications ManagerAre you a confident and experienced communications professional ready to make a real impactWe are looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager to lead the communications and marketing activities for a brand-new locally run youth charity.As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.Position: Communications and Marketing ManagerLocation: Tilbury, Essex (Until the Youth Zone is completed and fully operational you will be based at the temporary offices space at Tilbury Community Association)Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per weekContract: PermanentBenefits: 33 days Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Workplace pension, Free gym access (once the Youth Zone opens) Access to OnSide's Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoringClosing Date: 12noon on Monday 3rd August We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.First Stage Interviews: Online - Wednesday 12 AugustSecond Stage Interviews: Tuesday 18th August, DagenhamAbout the RoleAs a key member of the organisation's leadership team, this role offers a clear pathway into senior leadership, providing the opportunity to shape strategic decision-making. This role is your chance to create and deliver an exciting, bold communications strategy that amplifies the voices of young people and brings their stories to life, while raising the Youth Zone's profile and establishing its reputation with stakeholders across the community.No two days will be the same, you'll juggle multiple projects, think on your feet, and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. From driving digital communications to boosting visibility and reputation, you'll play a key role, working alongside the wider team to ensure communications supports fundraising, supports strategic goals, and ensures the long-term sustainability of the charity.You will combine big-picture thinking with a pragmatic and hands-on approach, being comfortable to move between setting direction and actively contributing to execution.If you're ready to take the lead, make an impact, and establish and lead the communications function for a new youth charity as it prepares to open its doors to thousands of young people, we want to hear from you!About YouWe are looking for a dynamic, innovative and creative approach to communications delivery with an interest in working in the youth sector.You will have experience of:Planning and delivering strategic communication and creative marketing plans in line with organisational objectives and aims.Working with the media and delivering PR and publicity with local and regional media outlets.Website management, content development, and delivering engaging digital communications.Managing externally funded projects, including budget oversight, monitoring, and evaluation processes.Working in young person-focused environments, providing information, advice, guidance, and support.If you have a passion for young people and genuine enthusiasm for working in a youth environment, then we would love to hear from you!About the OrganisationJoin a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe.With community centric values and located in the heart of Tilbury, it will be an inspiring place for young peopleaged 8 - 18, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to feel empowered and try new experiences. The building is due to be completed in 2027.This is passionate, properly funded youth provision, with no ifs or buts. It's about giving young people a chance to shine in an environment where they can be themselves.It's about opportunity.Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.You may have experience in areas such as Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communication's, Digital Communications, PR, Publicity, Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communication's, Digital Communications Manager, PR Manager, Publicity Manager, Head of Communication's, Head of Marketing. #INDNFPPlease note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Drama A lovely school in Dartford are looking for an exceptional Head of Drama to inspire their next generation of performers. This is your chance to take the lead in a role that combines creativity and imagination perfect for a seasoned drama teacher looking for a step up! As a teacher of drama, you will be at the heart of a school that believes in the power of performance. Based in Dartford, this school is searching for someone who brings passion, expertise and the drive to make a real impact on young lives. This role also has the opportunity for the right candidate to take on leadership duties within the drama department. Who are we? Academics is a leading national academic jobs agency, specialising in the recruitment of permanent, long term and daily supply teacher jobs and education support staff for vacancies in Children's Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Further Education establishments. What we are looking for: A qualified teacher with QTS or significant experience teaching in UK schools. A true theatre enthusiast with a flair for inspiring students at all levels. A person who thrives in a school environment and lives to see students grow. Someone who embraces every school day with energy, creativity and purpose. What the school offers: A supportive, welcoming team in the heart of A thriving Drama department with excellent facilities and resources. Fantastic opportunities for profes...

Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveyor with 3+ years experience required for an established Kent Building Contractor. The successful Quantity Surveyor will be working on Retail/Hospitality Fitout and Industrial Refurbishment projects across the Kent & South East region. Quantity Surveyors with construction/refurbishment/fit-out experience in recent years are desirable. Quantity Surveyors will be working on restaurants, high street retail outlets, restaurant and bar fitout as well as some warehouse refurbishment works. Quantity Surveyors will be working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor. The Quantity Surveyor will be working from the Gravesend head office with site visits as required. Quantity Surveyor will also be based out of the Gravesend Head Office. Quantity Surveyor Key Skills 3+ years Quantity Surveying experience for Contractor Construction/Refurbishment/Fitout experience desirable but not essential QS Degree qualified but not essential Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits £37,500 - £47,500 Negotiable package for the right candidate Construction Recruitment People are a dedicated recruitment partner for the UK Construction sector, working with the leading names in Tier 1 Construction through to local family run Building Contractors. If the above position doesnt feel suitable, but you are interested in a confidential discussion about other opportunities available, please get in touch and we will be happy to inform you of other potential opportunities that suit your needs. TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of R&D - Sensing Science Location:. You'll work closely with engineering, firmware, software and data science teams to define how sensors are selected, tested, integrated and optimised within commercial products. Key Responsibilities Lead the company's sensing science and R&D strategy Manage an

Head of Contract | UK Key Accounts (SAP, Data & AI). An established technology staffing business, £30m+ turnover, is hiring a Head of Contract to take over and grow a UK key accounts desk. Someone who hasn't run a P&L of this size before but is ready to step up.

You will play a key role in shaping strategy, driving market growth, and delivering a pipeline of projects from early-stage origination through to investment decision and construction readiness. Own the delivery of ambitious growth targets across solar and wind. Strong understanding of UK planning,

Senior-level oversight of the full software/systems development lifecycle - from planning through to delivery and evolution. Ensures a solid, established level of test strategy and management designing test approaches and leading testing activity, though not the top tier of the framework. Maintain s

A recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Housing on an interim basis for 6-9 months.

You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of investment monitoring commissions across a diverse portfolio of developments, maintaining key client relationships with banks, investors and funders, and driving the continued growth of the service line. TurnerPropertyRecruitment is delighted to

Blackstone Recruitment Limited is seeking a Head of Business Partnering for all Children’s services at Bexley Council. The role is a senior finance leadership position with 36 hours per week, typically 2 days in the office, and a daily rate of £700–£800 on an initial 26-week contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on compliance professional to take ownership of a firm's compliance and financial crime framework while also operating at a strategic level. Head of Compliance (SMF16 & SMF17). Foster and maintain a strong culture of compliance across the business.

Bexley Council is seeking a Head of Finance Business Partnering for all Children’s services. The post requires CCAB or equivalent qualification, professional accounting status, and a track record of driving financial stewardship and innovative cost-saving initiatives within a council environment.

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Contentious Trust & Probate Partner/Head of Department in London. You will manage a varied caseload of probate and trust disputes, including will challenges, 1975 Act claims, and executor/trustee/beneficiary disputes, while shaping strategy and mentoring juniors. T

Recruitment Services in Harrow (HA3) is seeking a Facilities Management leader responsible for statutory building compliance across corporate, school, and community assets. The role requires experience in Local Authorities environments, strong Hard/Soft FM knowledge, and leading.

Interim Group Head of Legal (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover).

A forward-thinking financial services organization is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead a key engineering function in delivering scalable, cloud-native platforms across mobile, web, and APIs. The organization offers competitive benefits, including a bonus and hybrid working arrangements.

Law Staff Legal Recruitment is assisting a London-based firm in recruiting a Head of Private Family Solicitor to lead the Family Department across their London offices, with hybrid working and a generous benefits package.

Solid understanding of treasury operations, liquidity management and investment of surplus funds. The chance to contribute to the growth journey of one of the most exciting digital infrastructure platforms globally. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will play a critical role in overseeing liquidit

As Head of Brand, you'll take ownership of brand & category strategy, leading the annual planning process and localising global brand platforms for the UK market. Head of Brand – Premium Water Softener Brand. Access a global network of marketing professionals across EMEA, the US and Globally, coll

D R Newitt Recruitment in the South West of England is seeking a Head of Engineering with a proven track record in food manufacturing to lead the engineering function.

Our client is a leading integrated media agency, partnering with a portfolio of well-known national and international brands to deliver innovative, insight-led communications strategies. With a collaborative culture and a strong focus on creativity, technology and measurable results, they are invest

Contentious Trust & Probate Partner/Head of Department 8+ PQE |Top Tier L500 & HNW Chambers Ranked | London, City. Offices across the UK and an international presence. You will manage a varied caseload of probate and trust disputes, including:.

RedLaw have partnered with a leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Global Head of Financial Crime to lead and evolve its financial crime compliance framework across a complex, multi-jurisdictional platform, including legal and fiduciary operations in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the US a

You will play a leading role in the technical implementation of change projects supporting the need to improve data management and wider engineering capabilities. Experience Managing a team with deep technical fluency across Analytics/ Engineering on a global level where headcount can range anywhere

As Head of FP&A, you will be responsible for creating the FP&A capability from the ground up, designing the processes, systems, reporting frameworks and team structure required to support a fast-growing, internationally focused technology business. Hybrid working from a central London office. This i

The team work collaboratively, they are friendly and at different levels of their careers, full and part time, and you will be joining in a Department Head capacity, able to consider the business plan and meet objectives whilst mentoring less experienced fee earners. You will be joining a firm who a

This role is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational delivery of tenancy services across the council’s housing stock. Oversee tenancy sustainment, including the management of tenancy breaches, anti-social behaviour, and enforcement actions where required. If this role sounds of in

Kingsley Green Recruitment is seeking a Head of Business Continuity for a global organisation to own the international continuity and resilience programme. This senior role leads development of frameworks, incident response, testing, and governance reporting to executives, shaping resilience strateg

Sadler Recruitment is seeking a Head of Enterprise Architecture to own architecture decisions across the group.

Head of Grid & BESS Engineering. Strong understanding of the UK transmission and distribution network landscape. Shape the future of large-scale battery storage and grid integration.

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Pensions Solicitor (Head of Department) to lead and expand the firm’s national pensions practice, advising employers, trustees, public sector bodies and corporate clients.

Warner Scott Recruitment supports a growing Corporate Finance advisory firm appointing a Head of Origination to source new mandates across M&A, Transaction Services and Debt Advisory. It offers significant influence over growth strategy, and a high-visibility position within the firm and market.

DNA Recruit is hiring a Head of MENA Recruitment to build and scale its presence across the Middle East and North Africa.

As Head of Banking & Finance, you will take responsibility for leading a busy and well-established practice advising an impressive client base of banks, alternative lenders, financial institutions, corporate borrowers, developers and investors. The Banking Solicitor (Head of Department) role in Birm

Novus Recruitment is assisting a fast-paced food manufacturer in London to appoint a Head of Supply Chain who will lead planning, materials and customer supply across the function.

A leading renewable energy & infrastructure investment firm is looking for a Head of Fund Finance to lead the financial backbone of its infrastructure platform across open and closed-ended funds with around £12bn AUM. Head of Fund Finance | Renewable Energy Investor | City | £150,000 - £160,000.

JAM Recruitment Ltd is assisting a respected national law firm in Birmingham to appoint a Banking & Finance Head of Department.

Somebody who can smile in the face of adversity, enjoys the camaraderie of being in the trenches with the founders & wider SLT & genuinely comes alive pushing forward inspiring those around them. Cracking opportunity for a seasoned Technology leader to join one of the UK’s most exciting scale-ups

North Co Recruitment are working with one of the top general insures to appoint a Head of Insurance Risk into their risk function as they drive through an exciting period of change. Hybrid working applies, with a mix of home and office‑based collaboration. If you're looking for a Head of Insurance

ENL Legal Recruitment is advertising a Head of Commercial Property – Regional role in West Midlands for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor. The successful candidate will show leadership, exceptional technical expertise and a proven track record of building teams and client relationships

Understanding Recruitment partners with a growing software business in London investing heavily in Product, UX, and AI as it scales. We seek an experienced Product leader to shape the future of a SaaS platform, build a high-performing product function, and collaborate with Engineering and senior lea

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a high-growth technology business in London to hire an experienced Head of FP&A. This role combines strategic insight with hands-on delivery: forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, board and investor reporting, and the development of scala

A leading international business is seeking a Head of Business Continuity to take ownership of its global Business Continuity and Operational Resilience programme. Head of Business Continuity | Global Organisation. Take ownership of the global Business Continuity and Operational Resilience programme

A strong track record of originating Corporate Finance opportunities. High level of autonomy and visibility within the business. We're working on behalf of a growing, entrepreneurial Corporate Finance advisory firm that is looking to appoint a.