Head of Corporate Services

Join a thriving local business with global impact, a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of international business expansion. Guided by their core values, you are expected to and encouraged to put forward new ideas, better solutions and have a real say in how the company can achieve its objective of becoming the number one provider within its given sector.

This is unlike any other role; the opportunity and responsibility will suit a highly motivated individual who thrives with new challenges. A well-established company which due to recent investment is experiencing unprecedented growth, making this an incredibly exciting time to join the team, forming parting of the leadership group.

Head of Corporate Services - Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Healthcare plan


• Critical illness cover


• Onsite parking

Head of Corporate Services - About The Role

You will be leading a team of 10 and reporting into the Operations Director. You will be a pivotal part of the leadership team, liaising with clients and stakeholders to ensure unrivalled customer satisfaction and key objectives are met. This is an opportunity to put your mark on the business, develop new procedures and implement new ideas. This position is about people development, coaching and mentoring and as such you will require a demonstrable background in change and transformation. You will ensure that the teams are meeting their agreed targets and timelines on clients’ deliverables.

Responsibilities to include:

• Take ownership of the P&L for Corporate Services, collaborating with the leadership team to meet targets


• Lead and inspire a team across accounts, tax, banking and payments, creating a positive and engaging working environment


• Main point of escalation for both internal stakeholder and clients, ensuring work is delivered to client expectations from initiation to completion


• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and external partners


• Provide regular reports to the Directors and the Board, discuss areas for improvement and opportunities for growth using data and KPIs


• Drive innovation and development withing the Corporate Services team

You will be part of the Senior Leadership team and support the drive of growth over the next 5 years.

The successful Head of Corporate Services will have/be:

• Solid experience of team management - including recruitment, coaching, mentoring and development


• Experience of working within a commercial role - accountable by SLA deliverables


• Experience of change and transformation - system and process improvement/process mapping


• Experience of being accountable for a business or unit’s P & L


• This is not necessarily a core finance person, despite being accountable for the finance team; you could come from a commercial managerial position

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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