Average Development salary in the UK

Make a Real Difference Every DayJob Type: FlexibleLocation: Plymouth, DevonSalary: £95 a dayAre you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to help every child reach their full potential? We are looking for a committed and compassionate individual to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Global Developmental Delay (GDD) within a supportive school environment.Day-to-day of the role:Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a child with GDD.Adapt learning activities to meet the individual needs of the child.Support the emotional, social, and academic development of the child.Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to plan and coordinate efforts.Create and maintain a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment.Required Skills & Qualifications:Experience working with children with additional needs or SEND is preferred but not essential.A patient, caring, and resilient approach to challenging situations.Strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with school staff and parents.Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children.A genuine passion for supporting the development and well-being of children.Benefits:A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on a child's life.Support from experienced education professionals.Opportunities for training and continuous professional development (CPD).Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle.Competitive pay rates commensurate with your experience and the responsibilities of the role.Every small step is a big achievement - your support can change a child’s future. Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience with children, particularly those with additional needs, and why you are interested in this position.This role cannot support overseas sponsorship.

440535Senior Finance Partner Translational & Developmental SciencesThe posting period will end on the 22nd of May in 2025Background:The Senior Finance Partner will provide financial leadership to the newly established Translation & Developmental Science ("TDS") organisation in R&D, partnering with three R&D senior leaders across Translation Sciences, Developmental Sciences and Asia R&D, including the new Translational Hub. TDS integrates translational science, development sciences, human biology, and real-world data to accelerate and de-risk pipeline decisions. It provides decision-shaping insight across discovery and development to improve the probability of technical success, optimise portfolio allocation and speed medicines to patients.Job purpose:The Senior Finance Partner is a senior, independent business partner providing strategic financial leadership, insight, and challenge to TDS. As the primary finance interface for senior stakeholders, the role shapes strategy and investment choices, drives R&D productivity and resource allocation, and ensures disciplined financial stewardship to maximise value creation in line with GSK's strategy and priorities.Operating with a high degree of autonomy and judgement, the role partners closely with business leaders to frame the critical questions, quantify trade-offs, and guide decisions across the full strategy, planning and delivery lifecycle-balancing scientific ambition, delivery feasibility and financial value.Key responsibilities:Key accountabilities focus on shaping strategy, accelerating R&D productivity, and enabling high-quality, value-based decisions across TDS. Responsibilities include:Strategic Finance Partnering*Act as thelead Senior Finance Partner for TDS, providing forward-looking financial leadership, insight, and constructive challenge to senior business stakeholders to shape priorities and portfolio choices*Influence strategic choices by translating complex financial and operational data intoclear, decision-oriented insights -including value, opportunity cost, timing, and riskPartner across Finance, Commercial, R&D, Manufacturing, Portfolio and Corporate functions to ensure enterprise alignment, coherent narratives, and transparent trade-offs in value and data-based decisions*Provide finance leadership for theTranslational Hub , including resource model and ramp-up plan, and ongoing performance insights to ensure productivity and value deliveryInvestment, Business Cases & R&D Productivity*Lead thefinancial evaluation of investments, business cases, and scenarios with a portfolio lens, ensuring assumptions are robust, risks are understood, and trade-offs/opportunity costs are explicit*Partner with TDS leaders to define, measure, and improveR&D productivity (e.g., resource utilisation, throughput, cycle times, cost to deliver, and value per FTE), using insight to drive prioritisation, stop/start decisions, and reinvestmentEnsure financial commitments and expected benefits are clearly articulated, tracked, and communicated in real time, enabling course-correction and value realisationPlanning, Forecasting & Performance Management*Own and leadplanning, budgeting, and forecasting for the area of responsibility, translating strategy into resourcing and financial plans while balancing robustness with pragmatismDrive performance management through root-cause and driver analysis, leading indicators, and forward-looking outlooks-linking insights to clear actions and decisionsProvide stakeholders with an integrated view of performance, future risks and opportunities, and practical options to protect or enhance valueFinancial Stewardship & Reporting*Be accountable for theintegrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial reporting , forecasts, and valuations-ensuring decision makers have a trusted fact baseMaintain strong control and compliance standards-applying pragmatic risk management and fit-for-purpose processes that enable pace while protecting value and reputation in line with GSK policies and Finance Ways of WorkingUnderstand balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow impacts of strategic choices, including capital allocation implications, valuation sensitivities, and risk of impairments where relevantValue Creation & Continuous Improvement*Lead identification of opportunities tooptimise spend, improve productivity, and reallocate resources to the highest-value priorities; quantify benefits and track deliveryChampion continuous improvement, simplification, and automation of finance insights and processes (including analytics and self-serve reporting), enabling Finance to focus on higher-value strategic workLeadership & CollaborationBuild strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders through credibility, curiosity and strategic storytelling; influence without authority to drive alignment and actionLine manager responsibilities for a small team, focused on coaching, capability building, and building a high-performing cultureBasic Qualifications:We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting (or qualified by experience)Experience as a Finance Partner in a business unit environment - ideally in R&DTrack record of driving sound business decision making in relation to complex problems based on robust, impartial financial analysisTrack record of setting and delivering financial plansStrong skills in modelling, analysis, forecasting, strategic / scenario planning, and decision making. Some project management skills.Understanding of financial systems and processes (e.g., SAP, CERPS, SAC)Ability to work in a complex and fast-moving environment with multiple prioritiesAbility to connect with and influence business stakeholders at all levels in a technical environment and to establish a high level of credibility with senior internal and third-party stakeholders*LI-GSKWhy GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive.We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in...

Are you a commercially driven Business Development Manager with an engineering background and a passion for turning technical expertise into meaningful commercial success?Do you thrive on building relationships, spotting opportunities others miss, and owning the full journey from first conversation through to deal closure?Looking for a role where you’ll have real influence, autonomy, and the chance to shape growth within an innovative, forward-thinking engineering and software business?Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly respected, Newcastle-based engineering and software specialist, as they look to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to support the next phase of their growth.This is a rare opportunity to join a technically brilliant, values-driven organisation operating at the forefront of offshore wind and engineering innovation.The RoleAs Business Development Manager, you’ll sit within a small but high-impact Commercial Team, working closely with senior leadership to identify, develop, and close revenue-generating opportunities.You’ll take ownership of sales across subscription-based engineering software, bespoke consultancy services, and collaborative R&D and innovation projects. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and will suit someone who enjoys having responsibility, influence, and variety.You’ll be trusted to use your initiative, contribute ideas, and help shape both commercial strategy and market positioning, while working collaboratively with technical, marketing, and leadership teams.You’ll also build a deep understanding of the offshore wind value chain, industry challenges, and market trends, using that insight to prioritise and pursue the most valuable opportunities – both in the UK and globally.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentifying, developing, and closing sales opportunities across software subscriptions, consultancy, and innovation projectsBuilding and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with clients and industry stakeholdersOwning proposals from concept through to submission and contract agreementAdvising on pricing, commercial structures, and payment terms to balance client needs and profitabilityWorking closely with senior leadership during contract negotiation, including identifying when legal input is requiredManaging and maintaining accurate CRM records to track pipelines, key accounts, and opportunitiesUsing market insight, customer feedback, and industry trends to inform commercial strategy and product developmentRepresenting the business at conferences, webinars, and industry events, including presentations and panel discussionsSupporting marketing activity, including campaigns, proposals, thought-leadership content, and sector positioningIdentifying new markets, sectors, products, and services to drive long-term growthWhere required, supporting delivery of consultancy or R&D projects using relevant technical expertiseAbout YouEssential:Proven Business Development or commercial experience within a SaaS or time-based consultancy environmentStrong engineering background with expertise relevant to offshore wind or complex engineering systemsCommercially astute with a demonstrable track record of closing deals and meeting revenue targetsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical audiencesStrong relationship-builder with a broad, relevant industry networkConfident negotiator with experience of contracts, pricing structures, and IP considerationsAnalytical, strategic, and evidence-driven in decision-makingAble to lead, influence, and bring colleagues along with a shared planComfortable working in a small, growing organisation where roles can evolveDesirable:Experience securing innovation or research fundingHubSpot or similar CRM experienceUnderstanding of model-based engineering principlesAdditional language skills relevant to international offshore wind marketsPostgraduate qualificationAttributes & BehavioursProfessional, approachable, and confident with a wide range of stakeholdersCollaborative, proactive, and solutions-focusedComfortable working independently while contributing fully to a team environmentHighly organised with excellent attention to detailCommitted to continuous learning and self-developmentAble to quickly grasp complex engineering topics and communicate them clearlyAligned with values of integrity, trust, fairness, and excellenceWhat’s on OfferSalary between £35,000 – £50,000, depending on experienceNewcastle-based role with national and international exposureGenuine autonomy and influence within a growing businessSupportive, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environmentOpportunity to work at the cutting edge of offshore wind and engineering innovation