Average Director salary in Berkshire

Account Director£50-60k depending on skills & experienceReading VR/10528We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Account Director to join a fast-paced B2B communications consultancy who have an enviable client list of some of the world’s leading brandsThis role will suit an experienced, confident account handler with a background of building and maintaining relationships with clients at all levels, with a focus on 121 ABM Your role will involve:Building and maintaining strong relationships with a major clientGaining an in depth understanding of clients’ briefs, ensuring that estimates & quotes are produced quickly and to the right levelManaging projects, working closely with copywriters and designers, ensuring work is produced to standard, on time, profitably and within budgetSupporting client and ensuring the consultancy’s reputation for first class service is upheldYou will be the ideal candidate due to your:Similar positions ideally held within an agency environmentIdeally experience of working with B2B tech and/or telco brands, or desire to work in this fieldThe ability to interact and manage relationships at a senior levelSelf-starterIf you’re looking for your next challenge where you can be part of growing something new and exciting then apply now!

Geotechnical Director - Reading - £75,000-£80,000Would you like to step into a leadership role where you can genuinely shape a growing geotechnical team and influence the direction of projects from concept through to delivery?An established multidisciplinary consultancy in Reading is looking to appoint a Geotechnical Director to lead technical delivery, drive business development, and oversee contractor procurement across a varied project portfolio.This role offers a strong mix of leadership, hands-on engineering, and commercial responsibility, with projects spanning residential developments, rail infrastructure, and sustainability-focused schemes.The Role As Geotechnical Director, you will:Lead and grow the geotechnical division, setting technical standards and mentoring junior staffTake ownership of business development, building relationships with new and existing clientsOversee geotechnical design, including foundation solutions, ground improvement, and earthworksManage procurement and coordination of ground investigation and specialist contractorsWork closely with multidisciplinary teams on residential and rail projectsSupport and contribute to sustainability-led design approaches and low-carbon solutionsPlay a key role in strategic planning and direction of the businessRequirementsStrong background in geotechnical engineering or engineering geologyProven experience in a senior or leadership roleTrack record in business development and winning workSolid technical design experience across residential and/or rail projectsExperience managing contractors and overseeing site operationsChartered status (or working towards) preferredWhat's on OfferSalary between £75,000-£80,000Opportunity to step into a director-level position with real influenceA diverse project portfolio including infrastructure and sustainability-led workClear progression and autonomy within a growing consultancySupportive and collaborative team environmentIf you're looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, leadership, and commercial impact, this could be a strong next step.

Looking for a role where you can shape the future, not just report on the past? Here’s your chance to step into a Finance Director position with a broad focus, where you will lead the finance function for the largest division of a specialist distribution business. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll be the right hand to the Managing Director, drive commercial decisions, and play a pivotal part in the Senior Leadership Team. There are likely opportunities for progression, as you will act as the deputy to the Group CFO and therefore have access to leadership within the wider organisation. Expect exposure to private equity, the chance to be involved in influencing strategy. You’ll be in the thick of it, working on site with a diverse team, and making a visible difference every day.Reporting to the Group CFO, you will be responsible for:Acting as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, challenging and shaping business decisions to drive growth and operational excellenceThis includes leading the financial evaluation of commercial decisions, including pricing, contract profitability, and investment proposalsLeading the annual budgeting and forecasting, as well as, driving the delivery of monthly management informationDriving improvements in cash conversion, working capital, and supply chain managementTracking and reporting capital expenditure whilst maintaining oversight of the fixed asset registerEnsuring robust financial control, statutory compliance, and leading external audit activitiesChampioning finance transformation, systems optimisation (Sage 200 or similar), and automation of reportingLeading, developing, and mentoring a small finance team, developing commercial awareness and high performanceBuilding strong relationships with other senior finance staff across the group, auditors, banks, and commercial partnersDeputising for the CFO, including treasury operations, FX exposure, and group-level responsibilitiesWhat you will need:You will be ACA, ACCA, or potentially CIMA qualified, with a likely minimum of 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience gained in industryPrevious experience in a similar role – Finance Director, Senior Financial Controller, or Head of Finance within a tangible asset based, commercial organisationStrong commercial acumen and business partnering skills, with the presence to influence at SLT levelProven track record in cashflow forecasting, working capital management, and building relationships with banksHands-on approach – comfortable rolling up your sleeves and supporting a diverse, junior teamAdvanced Excel skillsProactive, personable, and driven – you don’t sit and wait, you make things happenAmbition and vision to potentially progress to CFO level in the futureWhat you will get:Salary up to £100,000 – £110,000 plus Car Allowance25 days holiday, pension and range of other benefits after probationFree parking on siteIf you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you! We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough. The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.