Executive Opportunities

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Animal & Plant Health Agency  
Chief Executive Officer

United Kingdom
P2410-163L

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), is an executive agency sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. 
It is one of the most prestigious and critical organisations in the protection of the United Kingdom. More than ever the health of our environment, plants and animals matters. If you join APHA, you will be part of the safeguarding of animal, plant and bee health for the benefit of everyone in society, the environment and the economy.

APHA is currently seeking a new Chief Executive to join this world-leading Agency, respected around the world and at the farm gate. It is on a transformation journey, modernising and digitising its operations to continue to rise to the challenges of biosecurity risks in a global world, and the opportunities of developments in science and technology.

Defra has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to advise on this appointment. For further information about the position and additional details on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service and how to apply, please visit the Position Specification available below.

The closing date for applications is 12:00pm on 11th December 2024.

Diversity is vital to the success of this role, and to the Civil Service as a whole. We actively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives - and we are committed to ensuring that we work in an inclusive way that means everyone in the Civil Service can perform at their best.

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Nest Invest Ltd
Chair

United Kingdom
2409-082L

This is an exceptional opportunity to provide leadership to Nest Invest at a pivotal point in its evolution.

Nest is an award-winning workplace pension scheme, the largest in the UK with 13m members and £45bn AUM, with the purpose of ‘Building financial peace of mind for all’. Set up by Parliament to give every worker in the country somewhere to save, Nest is focused strongly on giving low and middle-income earners access to world-class investment outcomes and retirement solutions and a great, fully digital service at low cost. Nest is a profit for member organisation which uses all surpluses entirely in pursuit of its purpose.

Nest is forecast to have £100 billion of Assets under management by 2030, and double that by 2040. To reflect the rapid growth in assets the decision has been made to set up a unitary governing board for Nest Invest, with responsibility for the oversight of investment strategy and decision-making and the effective running of Nest Invest as a regulated company. The role is to be the inaugural Chair of this enhanced Nest Invest Board, with responsibility for playing a significant role in the retirement outcomes and financial well-being of millions of people in the UK and stewardship of an organisation of increasingly global significance.

As a purpose led organisation, the new Nest Invest Chair will need to be committed to Nest’s purpose, as well as the broader values and culture. Experience of building strong relationships with multiple stakeholders, and working in a low ego, collegiate way in the best interest of Nest’s members, will ensure success in this role. Relevant experience will include senior executive experience in the context of financial services which might include asset management, pensions/savings or long-term investing. Substantial non-executive experience will be required.

Nest has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to advise on this appointment. Nest is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture for all. For further information about the position and additional details on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service and how to apply, please review the Position Specification available below.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 3 January 2025.

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Ministry of Defence  
Managing Director, Warhead, Defence Nuclear Organisation

United Kingdom
P2410-199L

The Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) – consisting of over 800 personnel working across science, engineering, finance, policy, programme delivery and more – is responsible for provision of the nuclear deterrent. Additionally, it advises on policy, planning and international co-operation on nuclear matters.

The DNO sits within a wider enterprise known as the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE), which is the partnership of organisations that operate, maintain, renew and sustain the UK’s nuclear deterrent. The DNE is comprised of the DNO, Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), the Royal Navy, UK Strategic Command and AWE plc (who, on the behalf of the DNO, are responsible for the management and operation of the AWE). Part of the DNO’s role is to ensure the provision of warheads for the deterrent: this involves managing both the current warhead programme as well as the replacement warhead. The DNO is currently seeking a new Managing Director, Warhead who will report to the Chief of Defence Nuclear. This is one of the most complicated and critical portfolios in government.

The successful candidate will need to be a highly motivated, collaborative leader who can drive both a team and a wider range of stakeholders at pace. Robust technical leadership, ideally with experience of highly-regulated sectors will be essential to that. Strong people skills, strategic thinking and clear communication are also key attributes. The post holder will need to represent their programme within the Ministry of Defence and wider government.

The Ministry of Defence has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to advise on this appointment. For further information about the position and additional details on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service and how to apply, please visit the Position Specification available below.

The closing date for applications is 23:55 on Wednesday 8th January 2025.

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