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Director of People and Delivery Location: Hybrid with a nominal office base of York or London, with an average attendance of 4 times per monthSalary: £85,536 - £90,746 per annum depending on experience Contract: Full Time, Permanent Applications close on Wednesday 16th September at 10am. First stage interviews will take place online on Monday 28th September and in person interviews in London will take place on Monday 5th October 2026.The Role:Advance HE is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to join our Executive Team. The Director of People and Delivery will provide executive leadership to the integration of human resource management and organisational development (‘People’) function with delivery management, and IT and digital transformation, whilst ensuring operational efficiency to secure excellent outcomes for members, colleagues and the organisation. This role requires experience of delivering organisational change through the leadership of HR, People, Talent or Organisational Development functions, as well as strong experience in planning and resource management of people, large-scale budgets and service delivery. The successful candidate will be a proven senior leader who is self-aware and able to adapt approaches, have expertise in programmes and project management methodologies and commercial acumen, alongside having an awareness of the post-16 education landscape and what the implications are for Advance HE. About the Company: Advance HE is an international, member-focused charity dedicated to the development and enhancement of higher education for the benefit of students, staff and society. Working across teaching and learning, effective governance, leadership development, and equality, diversity and inclusion, Advance HE supports institutions through professional development programmes and events, Fellowships, awards, student surveys, consultancy and enhancement services. With a strategy towards 2030 focused on membership impact, supporting leadership and developing educational excellence for the future, the organisation plays a distinctive role in helping the higher education sector respond to change and deliver lasting impact. Advancing equality and achieving inclusion drives everything we do. We welcome applications from people that share this commitment. No agencies please

Take control of major client relationships and a growing London workload in an Associate Director Building Surveyor position with a credible route into the senior leadership team.The successful Associate Director Building Surveyor will join a national property consultancy with established building surveying, project management and cost management services. The London team has secured a strong pipeline across commercial, public sector, residential and mixed-use property and now needs additional leadership capacity.The Associate Director Building Surveyor RoleThe Associate Director Building Surveyor will oversee complex projects and professional instructions while managing people, financial performance and client development. You will have the support of wider technical disciplines but enough autonomy to shape account plans and regional opportunities.The position is aimed at an experienced surveyor who wants to remain client-facing while progressing beyond individual delivery. Success will be measured through quality, team development and sustainable fee growth rather than short-term sales alone.The team is selective about the work it takes on, placing emphasis on clear advice, sensible workloads and long-term client relationships.Surveyors are encouraged to bring ideas forward and improve how projects are delivered, rather than simply follow a fixed corporate process.Duties of the Associate Director Building Surveyor to include:Direct major project and professional instructionsLead strategic client relationshipsManage team utilisation, fees and project performancePrepare bids, proposals and framework submissionsIdentify cross-selling and regional growth opportunitiesProvide technical oversight on complex instructionsRecruit, mentor and develop team membersSupport the Partner with business planningThe Person?The successful Associate Director Building Surveyor will be an established MRICS professional with leadership experience and commercial credibility.The Associate Director Building Surveyor will ideally have:MRICS qualificationExtensive consultancy building surveying experienceA record of managing key accountsStrong fee generation and business development skillsLeadership and people management experienceBroad project and professional services knowledgeThe ability to operate confidently at board and client levelIn Return………?£80,000 - £95,000Car allowanceAnnual performance bonus28 days' holiday plus bank holidaysFlexible hybrid workingPrivate medical insuranceEnhanced pension and life assuranceProfessional subscriptions paidLeadership development and Partner pathwayIf you believe you can deliver this rewarding role to a high standard, or are a Building Surveyor considering your next career move, please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James on .Ref: SM082603Associate Director Building Surveyor / Chartered Building Surveyor / MRICS / London

We are working with an award-winning accountancy and tax advisory firm headquartered in London, known for its partner-led approach and long-standing private client relationships. Our client blends technical tax excellence with a collaborative culture, making this an ideal environment for a Private Client Tax Director who wants to be part of an international firm and use their skills and expertise to support their clients.  As a senior figure within the Private Wealth team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality tax advice while helping to drive the strategic growth of this specialist accountancy service line.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage a substantial portfolio of private clients, delivering complex personal tax and wealth planning adviceOversee the day-to-day tax and accountancy delivery of engagements, including budgeting, delegation and monitoring work in progressAct as a trusted adviser to clients, taking ownership of relationships and ensuring exceptional tax service standardsWork closely with Partners on business development, new client acquisition and cross-selling accountancy and tax servicesMentor and develop junior team members, supporting their progression within professional accountancy and tax careersAbout you:Extensive experience within private client tax and professional accountancy practice.CTA qualification (or equivalent tax credential) is essential; wider accountancy qualifications are advantageousStrong technical knowledge across personal tax, trusts, estates and private wealth tax planningProven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to the growth of a tax practiceCommercially minded, collaborative and motivated to progress to Partner level within an accountancy firmWhat's in it for you? This is a standout opportunity to step into a senior tax leadership role within a highly respected accountancy practice that genuinely invests in its people. You’ll enjoy flexible and hybrid working, a clear progression plan, exposure to high-profile private clients, and the chance to shape the future of a growing tax practice. To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Alexia. languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.