How to apply

Closing Date for Applications

23:59, Monday 17th of August 2026

Longlisting Applications (candidates not required)

Tuesday 25th of August 2026

Preliminary Technical Interviews (Virtual)

Between 27th of August and 3rd of September 2026

Assessment Centre (In person)

Wednesday 16th of September 2026 (required all day)

This guidance contains important information to help with your application:

  • Please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter (no more than four sides of A4 in length per document aligned to the person specification). Please also include your contact details.
  • Please ensure all gaps in employment and education history are fully explained on your CV; we may wish to verify this information during the recruitment process.
  • Please provide the details of two referees. Note that we will only approach referees for candidates proceeding to final selection and only with your permission. Please clearly indicate whether we can approach each referee before the selection date.
  • Please ensure that you address the key requirements as set out in the person specification. These competencies will be used as part of the assessment process.
  • Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when you upload your details. We are keen to ensure that all our jobs are accessible to all members of the community and use this data to monitor our progress in doing this.
  • Please return your application by the closing date – no applications will be accepted once the long listing process has begun.
  • Following long listing, you will be contacted directly by a Penna consultant to update you on the status of your application.

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process:

Closing Date for Applications

23:59, Sunday 13th September 2026

Final Interviews

TBC


To apply for a Senior Finance Manager role, please visit: Penna | Jobs

For an informal discussion, please contact Brian Gallagher via: brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

This guidance contains important information to help with your application:

  • Please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter (no more than four sides of A4 in length per document aligned to the person specification). Please also include your contact details.
  • Please ensure all gaps in employment and education history are fully explained on your CV; we may wish to verify this information during the recruitment process.
  • Please provide the details of two referees. Note that we will only approach referees for candidates proceeding to final selection and only with your permission. Please clearly indicate whether we can approach each referee before the selection date.
  • Please ensure that you address the key requirements as set out in the person specification. These competencies will be used as part of the assessment process.
  • Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when you upload your details. We are keen to ensure that all our jobs are accessible to all members of the community and use this data to monitor our progress in doing this.
  • Please return your application by the closing date – no applications will be accepted once the long listing process has begun.
  • Following long listing, you will be contacted directly by a Penna consultant to update you on the status of your application.

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process:

Closing Date for Applications

23:59, Sunday 6th September 2026

Preliminary Technical Interviews (Virtual)

Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th September 2026

Final Interviews (In person)

Monday 28th September 2026


To apply for this role, please click the link below:

Apply for Assistant Director of People and Workforce Development Assistant Director of People and Workforce Development Job Profile

For an informal discussion, please contact our recruitment partners at Penna:

This guidance contains important information to help with your application:

  • Please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter (no more than four sides of A4 in length per document aligned to the person specification). Please also include your contact details.
  • Please ensure all gaps in employment and education history are fully explained on your CV; we may wish to verify this information during the recruitment process.
  • Please provide the details of two referees. Note that we will only approach referees for candidates proceeding to final selection and only with your permission. Please clearly indicate whether we can approach each referee before the selection date.
  • Please ensure that you address the key requirements as set out in the person specification. These competencies will be used as part of the assessment process.
  • Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when you upload your details. We are keen to ensure that all our jobs are accessible to all members of the community and use this data to monitor our progress in doing this.
  • Please return your application by the closing date – no applications will be accepted once the long listing process has begun.
  • Following long listing, you will be contacted directly by a Penna consultant to update you on the status of your application.

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process:

Closing Date for Applications

23:59, Sunday 27th September 2026

Preliminary Technical Interviews (Virtual)

1st-2nd October 2026

Final Interviews (In person)

Monday 12th October 2026


To apply for this role, please click the link below:

Apply for Assistant Director of Assurance and Partnerships  Assistant Director of Assurance and Partnerships Candidate Briefing Pack 

For an informal discussion, please contact our recruitment partners at Penna:

Andrew Tromans at andrew.tromans@penna.com or on 07805 226301.