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We are delighted to be working with the Post Office to identify two new leaders for their Board. It would be great to hear from you.......

When it comes to nation-changing purpose, few organisations can match the Government Legal Department. Employing nearly 3000 people, including over 2000 legal professionals, their work touches almost every aspect of UK life and it has a lasting, positive impact on millions of people. They are now seeking an experienced non-executive with a proven record of working successfully as part of a Board to contribute to the strategic direction of a complex organisation. You'll join GLD at a pivotal time, and will be instrumental as they set their future direction and modernise the department. #NEDLeaders #NEDLeadership #CentralGov

When it comes to nation-changing purpose, few organisations can match the Government Legal Department . Employing nearly 3,000 people, including over 2,000 legal professionals, their work touches almost every aspect of UK life and it has a lasting, positive impact on millions of people. As the inaugural lead NED and Chair of the GLD Board, you will be at the heart of driving the high performance of the Board, ensuring that it gives clear strategic direction to the Department. #CentralGov #PublicSectorLeaders #PublicSectorLeadership #BoardLeaders

Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) is a statutory corporation with a legal obligation to provide and run a horticulture wholesale market. CGMA owns the 47-acre site on which the New Covent Garden Market is situated, in Nine Elms, London, and is in the midst of a major redevelopment to create a vibrant new Food Quarter for London. They are looking for a new Chair who will bring strong integrity and leadership, able to deliver strategic direction and long-term vision. Stylistically, you will need to be collaborative and inclusive with the ability to build and manage relationships internally and externally. Strong commercial acumen is essential and, with the redevelopment in mind, significant understanding of asset management. For a confidential discussion about the role to help you determine your suitability for application and/or to answer any questions you might have, click below. #Leadership #NewCoventGarden #Defra #AssetManagement

The role of Deputy Director, Health and Safety (People) is a fantastic opportunity to provide strategic Health and Safety leadership at scale, right at the heart of the largest Civil Service department Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Leading a team of 112 colleagues this role will lead on the wide range of strategic and operational people-related Health and Safety issues that exist and emerge in a people focused Department of over 85,000 staff and with public facing service delivery locations across the UK. #CivilService #StrategicLeaders #PublicSectorLeaders #Health&SafetyLeaders

The General Chiropractic Council (GCC) is an independent statutory body established by Parliament to regulate the 3,600 chiropractors in the United Kingdom. With demonstrable board level leadership and chairing skills and the ability to motivate and lead a high-performing Council, you will inspire and command confidence with our key stakeholders. This is a high-profile, influential role and your personal credibility, diplomacy, ideas and ability to lead the development of the next phase of their strategy will be central to your work. #Health #Chiropractor #Chair

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) enables Defence people to live, work, train and deploy at home and overseas. As one of the largest landowners in the UK they manage assets worth £28bn, with an annual budget of £3.3bn. For this role we are looking for an exceptional leader who has experience of successfully leading a large scale multi-million-pound operational infrastructure contracts function, with the ability to build and empower high performing dispersed teams, in a complex and dynamic environment with an engaging adaptable leadership style. #Defence #Director #Government #Leader #Stratergy

North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) is a highly effective authority which regulates and influences the UK's oil and gas and carbon storage industries. They provide strong stewardship to the UK's North Sea oil and gas assets and work to support the sector in its implementation of the targets set out in the landmark North Sea Transition Deal. They are now looking for a new Chair that will lead the Board and provide strategic, inclusive and innovative leadership through a complex economic, commercial and regulatory environment. #Non-Exec #Government #NorthSea #Chair

This role is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and innovative person to be at the forefront of change in one of the great Departments of State. UK Home Office are delivering significant corporate service transformation to continue keeping our citizens safe and our country secure. As the Deputy Director you will be responsible for providing strategic direction and transformative leadership to the Reward, Policy , Business Change and Employee Relations function. In this high-profile role you will oversee a team comprising circa 34 staff and have a budget responsibility exceeding £1.5m. #Government #HomeOffice #Relations #Leadership