100 Senior Leadership jobs in the United Kingdom

We are excited to find a dependable and trustworthy Leadership Support Assistant to offer provide administrative support to our Managing Director and Leadership team. This position is key to keeping the MD’s office running smoothly, allowing them to concentrate on important strategic tasks and projects.

In this position, you'll be assisting our Managing Director by managing their diary and coordinating travel plans. Plus, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our leadership team with administrative tasks. As a key point of contact for everyone, you'll be connecting with various departments and individuals to offer guidance and assistance.

Located in our Woking office, you'll be the first point of contact for our visitors. You'll help maintain our site, coordinate appointments, and ensure that everyone arrives safely. Plus, you'll take the lead in ensuring our office runs smoothly and take pride in managing our facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficient and smooth diary management for the Managing Director and leadership team members
• Creating powerpoint presentations and owning some projects ensuring team members across the business update plans on a regular basis.
• Working with the Softener Supplies Manager to manage facilities on site, including tracking dates for services and holding relevant documents securely
• Responsible for coordinating travel, accommodation, events and meetings requirements
• Set and maintain office standards
• Plan and organise the replenishment of consumables and stationery
• Point of contact for visitors onsite, ensuring all visitors follow health and safety guidelines
• Manage the relationship with key suppliers e.g. confidential waste, cleaners etc
• Support H&S requirements e.g. fire alarm tests, data reporting etc
• Work with our Field Operations team with onsite fleet queries and hold keys securely
• Daily post management, distributing appropriately
• Support the administration of credit card statements and expenses for the Leadership team

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and a confident team player
• Excellent problem solving, organisational skills and ability to use own initiative
• Familiar with working to deadlines and remaining calm under pressure
• Ability to build relationships and engage at all levels
• Strong software system skills – including Outlook, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to build out professional presentations on PowerPoint
• Able to use Project planning tools, GANT charts etc
• Experience of organising events and diary management

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Free onsite parking
• Pension Scheme
• Ongoing opportunities for career growth and development.
• Wellbeing programs and EAP
• Access to ongoing learning and development through our online learning platform

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans to achieve company objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage operational budgets, control costs, and optimize resource allocation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze operational data.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards.
• Manage supply chain, logistics, and vendor relationships.
• Mitigate operational risks and develop contingency plans.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align operational strategies with business goals.
• Drive initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and service delivery.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Significant experience in a senior operations management role (e.g., Operations Director, Head of Operations).
• Proven track record in strategic planning, process improvement, and team leadership.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in operational software and project management tools.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Experience in (mention relevant industry if known, e.g., manufacturing, logistics, service delivery) is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Remote with National travel - ACCEPTING APPLICANTS NATIONWIDE

Our client delivers high-quality leadership, management, and professional development programmes, supporting learners to achieve ILM and CMI qualifications up to Level 7.

They are now seeking an experienced ILM - CMI Tutor & Assessor to join the team. This is a blended role, working both remotely and in person, delivering engaging learning, supporting learners, and assessing management qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging ILM/CMI management training (remote and in-person workshops).
• Tutor and support learners through their qualification journey.
• Assess management NVQs and qualifications up to Level 7.
• Manage online learner portfolios, provide timely feedback, and record assessment decisions.
• Motivate learners to progress and achieve their qualifications within agreed timescales.
• Conduct professional discussions, observations, and questioning to assess competence.
• Provide constructive feedback and developmental support where required.
• Sign off learner achievements once all requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress in line with awarding body standards.
• Attend team meetings, CPD sessions, and standardisation events.
• Work collaboratively with training staff, assessors, and employers to maximise learner success.

Personal Specification:

• Recognised Assessor qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA or equivalent).
• Relevant management qualifications (minimum Level 5; ILM/CMI Level 7 or equivalent desirable).
• Significant management experience (minimum 3 years).
• Strong IT skills and confidence in using platforms such as Google Workspace, HubSpot, Slack, and e-portfolio systems.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage caseloads, and meet deadlines.
• Passion for supporting others to succeed and develop their careers.

Desirable:

• Internal Verifier qualification (V1/IQA or equivalent).
• Experience in assessing Construction Management NVQs (advantageous but not essential).
• Experience delivering management apprenticeships.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Travel expenses covered (mileage & accommodation where required).
• Flexible working (blend of home-based and in-person delivery).
• Ongoing CPD and development opportunities (including delivery of wider training programmes).
• A supportive and collaborative workplace.
• The chance to expand your portfolio into NVQs, ILM, and a wider range of industry qualifications.

Remote with National travel - ACCEPTING APPLICANTS NATIONWIDE

Our client delivers high-quality leadership, management, and professional development programmes, supporting learners to achieve ILM and CMI qualifications up to Level 7.

They are now seeking an experienced ILM - CMI Tutor & Assessor to join the team. This is a blended role, working both remotely and in person, delivering engaging learning, supporting learners, and assessing management qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging ILM/CMI management training (remote and in-person workshops).
• Tutor and support learners through their qualification journey.
• Assess management NVQs and qualifications up to Level 7.
• Manage online learner portfolios, provide timely feedback, and record assessment decisions.
• Motivate learners to progress and achieve their qualifications within agreed timescales.
• Conduct professional discussions, observations, and questioning to assess competence.
• Provide constructive feedback and developmental support where required.
• Sign off learner achievements once all requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress in line with awarding body standards.
• Attend team meetings, CPD sessions, and standardisation events.
• Work collaboratively with training staff, assessors, and employers to maximise learner success.

Personal Specification:

• Recognised Assessor qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA or equivalent).
• Relevant management qualifications (minimum Level 5; ILM/CMI Level 7 or equivalent desirable).
• Significant management experience (minimum 3 years).
• Strong IT skills and confidence in using platforms such as Google Workspace, HubSpot, Slack, and e-portfolio systems.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage caseloads, and meet deadlines.
• Passion for supporting others to succeed and develop their careers.

Desirable:

• Internal Verifier qualification (V1/IQA or equivalent).
• Experience in assessing Construction Management NVQs (advantageous but not essential).
• Experience delivering management apprenticeships.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Travel expenses covered (mileage & accommodation where required).
• Flexible working (blend of home-based and in-person delivery).
• Ongoing CPD and development opportunities (including delivery of wider training programmes).
• A supportive and collaborative workplace.
• The chance to expand your portfolio into NVQs, ILM, and a wider range of industry qualifications.

Remote with National travel - ACCEPTING APPLICANTS NATIONWIDE

Our client delivers high-quality leadership, management, and professional development programmes, supporting learners to achieve ILM and CMI qualifications up to Level 7.

They are now seeking an experienced ILM - CMI Tutor & Assessor to join the team. This is a blended role, working both remotely and in person, delivering engaging learning, supporting learners, and assessing management qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging ILM/CMI management training (remote and in-person workshops).
• Tutor and support learners through their qualification journey.
• Assess management NVQs and qualifications up to Level 7.
• Manage online learner portfolios, provide timely feedback, and record assessment decisions.
• Motivate learners to progress and achieve their qualifications within agreed timescales.
• Conduct professional discussions, observations, and questioning to assess competence.
• Provide constructive feedback and developmental support where required.
• Sign off learner achievements once all requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress in line with awarding body standards.
• Attend team meetings, CPD sessions, and standardisation events.
• Work collaboratively with training staff, assessors, and employers to maximise learner success.

Personal Specification:

• Recognised Assessor qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA or equivalent).
• Relevant management qualifications (minimum Level 5; ILM/CMI Level 7 or equivalent desirable).
• Significant management experience (minimum 3 years).
• Strong IT skills and confidence in using platforms such as Google Workspace, HubSpot, Slack, and e-portfolio systems.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage caseloads, and meet deadlines.
• Passion for supporting others to succeed and develop their careers.

Desirable:

• Internal Verifier qualification (V1/IQA or equivalent).
• Experience in assessing Construction Management NVQs (advantageous but not essential).
• Experience delivering management apprenticeships.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Travel expenses covered (mileage & accommodation where required).
• Flexible working (blend of home-based and in-person delivery).
• Ongoing CPD and development opportunities (including delivery of wider training programmes).
• A supportive and collaborative workplace.
• The chance to expand your portfolio into NVQs, ILM, and a wider range of industry qualifications.

SENDCo - Exciting Leadership Opportunity

Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate educator to take on the role of SENDCo at a small, nurturing independent special school.

The school provides specialist education for children and young people with dyslexia, as well as associated learning and communication difficulties. It is a welcoming and supportive environment, dedicated to helping every learner reach their full potential.

We are seeking an outstanding practitioner with proven experience as a SENDCo. You will bring strong organisational and communication skills, alongside the ability to focus on the wider strategic needs of the whole school. Excellent time management and the confidence to work collaboratively with a range of external agencies are essential.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• SENDCo qualification
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in special educational needs
• Strong knowledge of SEN legislation and best practices
• Excellent communication skills for working with staff, parents, and external agencies
• Ability to assess individual student needs and develop tailored support plans
• Experience leading staff training on SEN-related topics

Values and Attitudes:

• Passionate about creating an inclusive learning environment for all learners
• Empathetic towards the diverse needs of children and young people
• Committed to continuous professional development
• A collaborative team player who works effectively across the whole school community

If you are enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for consideration.

Principal - Unique Leadership Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior leader to take on the role of Principal at a small, nurturing independent special school.

The school provides specialist education for children and young people with dyslexia, alongside associated learning and communication difficulties. It is part of Melrose Education Limited , a group committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education.

We are seeking an outstanding leader and educational practitioner with proven experience in a specialist school setting. The successful candidate will bring strong organisational and communication skills, a clear strategic vision, and excellent management ability. Most importantly, they will be able to inspire, motivate, and support both learners and staff.