13,282 Principal jobs in the United Kingdom

Does helping leading organisations achieve world-class performance sound exciting? Well, keep reading, because Competitive Capabilities International (CCi) has an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Principal to join our Global team.

About Competitive Capabilities International (CCi)

At CCi, our mission is to help build efficient and sustainable organisations that empower people to do their best work. With our continuous improvement platform and digital applications, we help businesses unlock greatness in everyone on the journey to world-class performance.

CCi has 35+ years track record of helping leading organizations build competitive capability through maturity-based best practice implementation. We are immensely proud of our continuous improvement solution, TRACC, which has transformed over 3000 supply chains in more than 75 countries.

About the Principal Role

As a Consulting Principal, you will play a pivotal role in driving client engagements, overseeing project delivery and developing business opportunities.  You will provide strategic guidance, oversee project teams, and build and foster client relationships to drive successful outcomes. This position requires a deep understanding of business strategy, industry expertise, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to foster excellent client relationships, to spot opportunities for up and on sell with our clients. 

This is a Remote role; we envisage 50% of the time working from home and 50% traveling to clients. We are looking to hear from suitable candidates based in Ireland / England / Scotland.

1. Client Relationship management 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and delivering value-added solutions. 

• Function as an experienced and trusted advisor, providing independent opinion on complex client problems & initiatives, and assist with decision making whilst being a conduit into CCI's SME network. 

• Function as a point of escalation for any issues that arise and resolve them in a professional and efficient manner. 

• Agree and document annual client Performance and Practices improvement plans. 

• Conduct minimum quarterly F2F programme review meetings with clients. 

• Play the role as voice of the customer and feed client needs into CCi with a clear business case and ROI for CCi to review and consider. 

• Own and manage the conversations on the NPS Survey Results  

2. Business Development and Revenue Generation 

• Expand contacts within client organisation and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers to acquire deep client understanding, determine business plans and future requirements and identify opportunities to on/up-sell the company’s services to maximise revenue and manage the client’s interests and lifetime value. 

• Develop and maintain an expert knowledge of the client’s market, external trends, and the competitive environment, to ensure that the company remains the provider of choice (supported by Global Marketing).  

• Develop a client management and client lifecycle management strategy to maximise revenue potential and to win repeat business from the client, taking platform data into account. 

• Facilitate the allocated client budgeted growth objectives and align the annual client account budget & target setting process with global and allocated client objectives (with support from Finance) 

• Facilitate 3-year forecast and plan in line with client management and client lifecycle management strategy. 

• Ensure that negotiations of key account terms, agreements & SLA’s/SoW’s result in commercial terms and service standards that are clear and consistent across the client organisation (with support from the Legal Division) 

3. Strategic Leadership 

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to consulting teams to ensure alignment with client objectives and overall business goals. 

• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to provide innovative solutions and thought leadership to clients. 

• Work closely with other Consulting Principals to foster a cooperative internal environment and to share and promote best practices in providing exceptional client experience within the company, to articulate and clarify commercial priorities, and to help refine individual client strategies, within the boundaries of client confidentiality. 

4. Project Delivery and Management 

• Oversee the end-to-end execution of consulting projects, including scoping, planning, resource allocation, and quality assurance. 

• Effectively deliver key on-site and above-site consulting services 

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and profitability, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and cost-effectiveness. 

• Effectively assigning resources, to ensure project success. 

• Identify potential project risks, assessing their impact, and developing mitigation strategies ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards and project outcomes. 

• Ensure prompt resolution of service delivery issues of client concerns through close coordination between Solutions, Consulting and Technology people (information must come from Consulting Principal) 

• Implementing processes to monitor and maintain the quality of project deliverables, ensuring they meet or exceed client expectations. 

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS  

KPI 1: Client revenue & profitability and up/on sales targets achieved ($m)/(X) Billable hours 

KPI 2: Clarity on client needs 

KPI 3: Client performance (& practice) improvements   

KPI 4: Scorecard KPI's (& records of people movement for FoF) 

KPI 5: Client feedback (NPS) 

KPI 6: Client progress review 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE 

• Degree in Engineering Science or Business Administration, Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). 

• 8 – 10 years’ leadership, management, and/or business development role with experience in supply chain / operations / manufacturing (make) 

• Proven experience in management consulting, with a focus on strategy, operations, or organizational transformation. 

• Business acumen for developing and managing global and allocated market accounts. 

• Strong technical and commercial acumen  

• Expert knowledge of CCI solutions and platform 

• Ideally with proven record of selling in highly complex strategic environments. 

• Able to understand the client’s needs and establish clear & mutually beneficial strategic value propositions in co-creation with client. 

• Experience shaping and driving business strategy, able to see the big picture and to shape global strategy. 

• Deep expertise in strategic planning, business analysis, and problem-solving methodologies. 

• Strong planning, organising and project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise and deliver on multiple tasks and projects. 

• Experience working in cross functional matrix orientated internal structures. 

• Experience in working in multi-cultural environments. 

• Advanced English or allocated market specific language skills 

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and clients. 

• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex consulting engagements on time and within budget. 

• Client-centric mindset with a passion for driving client success and building long-term relationships. 

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management tools. 

• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma, CMC) are a plus. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

• Strong relationship building  

• Strategic and commercial orientation 

• Collaborator with advanced people skills, who can engage with people at all levels inside and outside the company and involve and collaborate with key stakeholders. 

• Able to negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders at senior levels focused on partnership and client experience.  

• Able to gain trust quickly and be direct and persuasive as well as diplomatic. 

• Analytical ability to analyse and improve current practices, performance, and company processes. 

• Ability to identify opportunities and to build robust plans and winning proposals. 

• Proactive and drives hard for results. Takes needed action to meet targets. 

• Professional and credible with high standards of personal presentation 

• Willingness to travel extensively in the role to client sites. 

• Role Models CCi’s Behaviours: Own It, Solve It, Act Now, Diamond Focus 

Assistant Principal

We are working with an Outstanding secondary school in North East London who are seeking an ambitious and inspiring Assistant Principal to join their senior leadership team from January 2026.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven leader with a passion for driving whole-school improvement and ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the school and supporting staff and students to achieve their full potential.

The school is renowned for its inclusive ethos, commitment to excellence and focus on professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a highly regarded and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will join a leadership team that values collaboration, innovation and integrity. You will play an integral role in continuing to develop the school’s culture of success, ensuring that every child receives an outstanding education and that staff are supported to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Job: Vice Principal

School:  Secondary Academy, Lambeth, South London

Start date: January 2026

Salary: L18 - 22 Inner London

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Reporting to: Principal 

Aston Education is looking for a Vice Principal for an Ofsted Good 11-16 secondary school in Lambeth, South London.

The Vice Principal plays a central role in leading the strategic development of the school.

In this role you'll ensure the highest standards of education, ethos, culture, and inclusion across the school. You'll support the Principal in sustaining a safe, inclusive, and values-driven environment where all students can fulfil their potential.

The school offers:

• Teachers' pension
• Excellent facilities
• Excellent professional development programme
• Funding for a range of Master's qualifications
• Confidential coaching sessions
• Confidential counselling sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual travel season ticket loan
• Additional PPA time for all teachers: The school believes that lessons are better taught when teachers have enough time to plan, prepare and assess. All teachers receive a minimum of 5 hours of non-contact time each week during the school day.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Oversight of three Directors: Ethos and Culture, Quality of Education and Inclusion
• Oversight of safeguarding (DSL responsibilities)
• Develop and implement strategies to improve academic performance and student outcomes
• Ensure high-quality teaching standards are maintained across the school
• Develop and deploy strategies to improve behaviour and measure progress

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Degree and teaching qualification with QTS/QTLS
• Senior leadership experience in a mainstream secondary school with demonstrable impact
• NPQ or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experienced deputising for a Headteacher/Principal
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and education systems
• Effective time management and IT competence (Google Education Suite)
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and student success

Ofsted says: This is a caring school with an inclusive ethos. Leaders have created a strong community feel. Pupils spoken to said, 'this school is very welcoming and open' and 'it feels like family'. They behave well during lessons and around the school site.

Closing date: As soon as possible

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Vice Principal job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The District Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Principal Accountant to lead its finance team and play a key role in shaping the Council’s financial strategy and performance.

Location: Ely, CB7

Salary: £46,142 - £0,269 per annum plus up to ,000 annual market supplement and special responsibility allowance at 5% of annual salary p.a.

Job Type; Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 6 October 2025   

About Us:    

East Cambridgeshire boasts excellent transport links, stunning countryside, vibrant markets, and welcoming communities and it one of the UK's happiest and healthiest places to live.

The District Council takes pride in its innovative approach to delivering sustainable and economically driven services that benefit residents, stakeholders, and the environment.

Principal Accountant - The Role:

You will lead the accountancy arm of the council’s finance team, ensuring the provision of timely, relevant, and accurate financial advice to managers and members. You will produce the council’s budget and undertake quarterly budget monitoring against this; undertake operational investments and borrowings in accordance with the approved treasury strategy; produce the capital programme including sources of funding, monitor and project the council’s cash flow position and lead on the production of the Annual Financial Statements. 

In addition, you will assist and deputise for the Director, Finance (S151 Officer) where you will receive a Special Responsibility Allowance at a rate of 5% of your annual salary. To be eligible for this, you will need to be a qualified accountant.

Principal Accountant – Key Responsibilities:

- To lead the accountancy arm of the Finance Team

- To lead on the production of the annual Financial Statements (and the audit of these)

- To ensure the provision of timely, relevant and accurate financial advice to managers and members

- To produce the annual revenue budget and capital programme (including sources of funding) in line with the statutory deadline

- To produce quarterly budget monitoring reports to the Council’s Committees (both revenue and capital)

- To prepare and submit grant claims and statistical returns to Government and other regulatory bodies

- To undertake monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations

- To manage the payroll function within the Council

Principal Accountant - You:

- Qualified CCAB Accountant or AAT qualified

- Strong technical knowledge of the local government accounting regime

- Experienced accountancy knowledge within a corporate finance function

- Experience of large, computerised finance systems

- Effective leadership and management skills

- Strong financial management skills

- Strong influencing and communication skills

- You should also be able to present reports and statistical information to people at all levels.

Principal Accountant – Benefits 

In return, The District Council offers a range of benefits including:

- Flexible working 

- Childcare scheme (in approved cases)

- Training and development

- Occupational health program

- Holidays, sickness and salary pension scheme entitlements

- Hybrid working arrangements

Application Process:

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Services check.

Closing date for completed applications is Monday 6 October 2025
The selection process will be held on: Thursday 16 October 2025

Please note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the HR Department with the confirmation of an interview. If you have not been contacted by that date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

To be considered for this exciting Principal Accountant role, click ‘Apply’ now!

Are you an experienced Principal Designer ready to take control of your next challenge? This multi-disciplinary Construction Consultancy in Newcastle is expanding and looking for a forward-thinking Principal Designer to take the lead on a variety of high-profile commercial, residential, and public sector projects.

As the Principal Designer , you'll be a trusted advisor to clients, driving proactive design risk management and ensuring CDM regulations are seamlessly integrated throughout every stage of the project. You'll work within a collaborative, supportive team where innovation and professional growth are genuinely encouraged.

• Proven experience working as a Principal Designer within a consultancy environment

• Strong understanding of the CDM Regulations 2015 and design risk management

• NEBOSH, TechIOSH or IMaPS qualification preferred (or working towards)

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships

• A proactive mindset and passion for improving design safety

Why join?

• Clear route to Associate level and beyond

• Hybrid working and autonomy to manage your workload

• Diverse project portfolio across sectors

• Competitive salary and strong benefits package

If you're a Principal Designer who wants to make a measurable difference within a consultancy that values expertise, creativity, and your career development - this is your next step.

An award-winning Construction Consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Designer to join its expanding Birmingham team. This is a chance to become part of a forward-thinking practice where you'll take ownership of exciting, high-profile projects across the commercial, residential, and public sectors.

As the Principal Designer , you'll be the driving force behind design safety - working closely with architects, clients, and contractors to identify risks early, provide expert advice, and shape safer, more efficient design solutions. You'll join a supportive and ambitious consultancy that encourages new ideas, professional growth, and genuine progression opportunities.

This is an opportunity for a motivated Principal Designer who wants to be more than just a compliance checker - someone who wants to influence, lead, and add real value to every project.

• Proven experience as a Principal Designer within a consultancy environment

• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and design risk management

• NEBOSH, TechIOSH, IMaPS or similar qualification preferred

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Ambition to grow, lead, and take on new responsibility

• Clear progression to Associate level and beyond

• A diverse mix of challenging, high-value projects

• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture

• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a Principal Designer who wants to take the next step in a consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term development - this is the perfect opportunity to do it.

Shape safer designs. Drive smarter outcomes. Advance your career in Birmingham.

A top UK consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Designer to join its Derby team.

This is an opportunity to work on flagship projects across commercial, infrastructure, and public sectors, taking a lead role in ensuring compliance, managing design risk, and promoting health and safety excellence.

• Delivering Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.

• Providing professional CDM advisory services.

• Engaging with clients, design teams, and contractors.

• Contributing to project and business development success.

• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification.

• Proven consultancy or design background.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Salary up to 65,000 + car allowance & benefits.

• Hybrid working and flexibility.

• Clear career progression and development plan.

An industry-leading consultancy with a strong national presence is looking for a skilled Principal Designer to join its growing Nottingham team.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of developments - from commercial and education projects to regeneration and mixed-use schemes - working with an organisation known for its quality, culture, and professional standards.

• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015.

• Advising clients and design teams on compliance and risk.

• Reviewing and coordinating pre-construction information.

• Supporting business development and mentoring colleagues.

• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification.

• Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations.

• Consultancy experience preferred.

• Salary up to 65,000 + car allowance & benefits.

• Hybrid working options.

• Genuine career progression opportunities.

An expanding UK consultancy is looking for an experienced Principal Designer to join its Birmingham team, working on a mix of high-profile commercial, residential, and education developments.

This role offers autonomy, variety, and genuine career progression within a business known for its strong technical standards and people-focused culture.

• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015.

• Providing design risk management and H&S consultancy.

• Supporting the delivery of multi-million-pound developments.

• NEBOSH-qualified or equivalent.

• Sound knowledge of CDM and construction processes.

• Confident communicator with client-facing experience.

• Salary up to 65,000 + car allowance & benefits.

• Hybrid and flexible working options.

• Career development and ongoing training.